Ferguson Johnson wedding in Mt Vernon church ceremony
Dorothy Ferguson daughter of Albert and Mrs Ferguson of Mt Vernon wed Alfred Lane Johnson son of Bernard and Mrs Johnson in a 7:00 p.m. May 2 ceremony at West Side Missionary Church. The bride wore a floor-length silk organza gown with Schiffli embroidery and daisies, veil, and bouguet of white daisies and roses. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Jan Hall and best man Darrell Randall. A reception followed in the church hall. The couple will reside in Delavan Illinois where the groom works as a painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jane Ferguson
Albert Ferguson
Mt. ‘Vernon
Alfred Lane Johnson
Bernard John
Vernon
West Side ‘Missionary Church
Leo Flanagan
Onedinn Baker
Jan Hall
Mt. Vernon
Darrell Randall
Edward Ferguson
Mark Johnson
Diana Carkin
Roberta Sanor
Peggy Ferguson
Rhoda Johnson
Harriet Moore
Mt. Vernon High School
Florsheim Company
U.S. Marine Corps
Delavan
I]l
Mr and Mrs Alan Rich Return From Ohio Seminar
Mr and Mrs Alan Rich have returned to their home at 1702 Broadway after attending the annual Methods Research seminar in Huron Ohio. Future seminars are planned at Williamsburg Virginia and Bermuda. They toured the Rich Distributing Company manufacturing facilities for Ohio suppliers of signs and floor matting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Rich
1702 Broadway
Huron
Ohio
Williamsburg
Bermuda
Rich Distributing Company
Jefferson County Homemakers Schedule For June 9 13
Schedule for the Jefferson County Home Makers Extension Association for June 9 through 13 lists activities in several towns. Events include an opening New Members Party at First Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Young Mothers and Young Homemakers meetings at City Park Community Building and Lime Street area, Rome Day at a Dix hostess home, Camp Ground gathering at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and a Homemakers Board meeting at Opal Wood's East 6th Street Bluford location. Local leaders and hosts are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Home‘makers Extension Association
Illinois Cooperative Extension Association
First Methodist
Main Street
Glenda .Blaydes
Rome
Hazel -Riley
Ora
Lee Davis
Young
Virginia Brown
Ing
Phyllis Yearwood
Westwood
Eschel Moss
N. Highland Place
Roba ‘Samford
Camp Ground
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Broadway
Helen Bean
Homemakers Board
Opal Wood
East 6Th
Bluford
Bridal Shower Strawberry Punch Recipe
By CECILY BROWNSTONE, Associated Press Food Editor, this crowd pleasing punch blends frozen strawberries, white wine, brandy, and champagne. Combine berries, wine, and brandy. chill until icy, then add ice and champagne. Serve in punch cups for about 16 servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Miss Anne McKegney to attend Illini Girls State in June
Miss Anne McKegney daughter of Mr and Mrs John D McKegney of 17 Rushton Drive will attend Illini Girls State at MacMurray College Jacksonville June 15 22 She is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Jefferson Post 141 Mt Vernon selected by Mt Vernon Township High School faculty advisors for leadership good character and top half scholastic ranking She is a Spanish Club member National Honor Society captain of the cheerleaders worked on Vernon News sports edition and active in gymnastics Employed as lifeguard at Ellis Country Club Her plans include college English major Leslie Rae Cross named alternate to be announced by Mrs Drayton Allison American Legion Auxiliary Illini Girls State chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne McKegney
John D. McKegney
Rushton Drive
Illini
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Jefferson Post 141
Mt. Vernon
McKegney
Mt. Vernon Township
Vernon News
Ellis Country Club
Miss McKegney
Leslie Rae Cross
Drayton Allison
American Legion Auxiliary Illini
Merry Mixers Club Meeting Report
The Merry Mixers Club met at Mirlene Garrison's home for the May gathering. Irene Gamber, president, opened with minutes and call to order by Pat Lee, secretary. Games awarded prizes to all. Venita Schrum received a special prize. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. The June meeting will be at Marie Isaac's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixers Club
Mirlene Garrison
Irene Gamber
Pat Lee
Venita Schrum
Marie Isaac
Mt Vernon senior wins dormitory scholarship to Murray State
Alfred Frederick Ackerman, a Mt Vernon High School graduating senior, received a $740 Dormitory Scholarship for Murray State University in Murray Kentucky. The award is based on class rank and ACT scores. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Alan Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Frederick Ackerman
Mt. Vernon High School
Murray State University
Murray, Ky
Alfred
Alan Ackerman
Eastern Illinois honors roll list spring scholars named
More than 1,000 students at Eastern Illinois University earned academic honors during the spring semester. Area honorees include Nancy Hopfinger Dahlgren Vicki Duke Bonnie Fansler Stephen Simpson all of Fairfield Sheref Flanniagan McLeansboro David Dickerson Greta Lawrence Michael Osterman Mt Vernon Toni Roane Opdyke Linda Legg Allen Webber Wayne City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Illinois University
Nancy M. Hopfinger
Dahlgren
Vicki Lynn Duke
Bonnie Gail Fansler
Stephen Ray Simpson
Fairfield
Sheref D. Flanniagan
McLeansboro
David P. Dickerson
Greta L. Lawrence
Michael Joe Osterman
Mt. Vernon
Toni Ellen Roane
Opdyke
Linda Susan Legg
Allen G. Webber
Wayne City
Seven leaf clovers and a Rochester wedding noted
Dr. Mary Berkley reports two seven leaf clovers found in her yard as a curiosity. Mrs. Genevieve Devoy and Bernardine Dale attended the wedding of Michel Devoy and Anne Harisis in Rochester on May 25. Nellie Stewart, turning 92 on June 10, was noted by her niece. A daughter named Julie Anne was born June 2 at Richland Memorial Hospital to Janet Farmer and Rex Woodward. Family dinner at Opal's Cafe included several relatives from Mr. Vernon and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Berkley
Register-News Office
Genevieve Devoy
Bernardine Dale
Rochester
N.Y
Nellie Stewart
South 6Th
Carlton Russell
Tom Woodward
Olney
Richland Memorial Hospital
Julie Anne
Janet Farmer
Marion Farmer
Rex Woodward
Vernon
Harry Aldrich
Florida
Opal
Shirley Ann Wheeler
Nellie Maymon
Mt. Vernon
Katherine Staley
Edwardsville
Everett. Connaway
Fred Aldrich
Dix
Humphrey Photo Brenda Kay Record graduate honored
Brenda Kay Record graduated with honors from Kaskaskia School of Nursing in Centralia and prior leadership roles at Bend Lake College. Daughter of Charles and Mrs. Taylor of Mt. Vernon, she works at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. The Mt. Vernon Woman's Club met May 20 at Top of the First Restaurant with a pledge, memorial service, and ERA letters urged. Scholarships were awarded to Rend Lake students Mary Beth McPherson and Debra Ethridge. Music scholarship recipient Sarah Partridge sang two numbers. State and local updates included a report on the Illinois Federation convention and volunteer hours due in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Russell Kemper
Helen Ellis
Federated Civic Club
Rend Lake
Mary Beth McPherson
Debra Ethridge
Woodlawn
The
Cancer Society
Save A_ Life
Sarah Partridge
Gary Arnold
Ryad Wood
Illinois Federation Woman’s Club
Palmer House
Chicago
Question on using chipped porcelain kettle for canning
Reader asks if a chipped porcelain kettle is safe for canning. Expert says heat level matters since boiling kills bacteria from deteriorated metal, but for open canning it is safer to use an intact kettle.
Perfume and Sun Exposure Warning
A health advisory notes that perfume or scented products worn while sunning can trigger photosensitive skin reactions. Some fragrances may cause dark spots on the skin after exposure to sunlight. Users are warned to avoid fragrances during sun exposure.
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Joe Brandibus
DuQuoin
Marge Johnston
Benton
Matthew
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jill
Logan
Utah
Hickory View Manor
Providence Church of Opdyke
JoAnn Davis
Danny Osborne
Nature Trail
Hickory Grove
Nelson Cowan
Homestead
Homestead Golf Course
Low Gross
Dessie Leffler
Ellen Yon
Bonnie Wielt
Sylvia Eaton
Diane Payne
Linda Satterfield
Virginia Strong
Libby Wallerstad
Connie Lee
Diane Hawn
Ramada Inn
Ruth Carkin
Lon Hill
Dana Brubaker
Margaret Thompson
Rita Besant
Pat Smith
Centralia
Alma Tuttle
Inn School
Hopper School
Oak Dale School
Lincoln School
Tuttle
Richard Clark
Mrs
Nadine
Marion, IM
Mt. Vernon, i
Rca
Vernon, Ill
Ron Ray
First Bank & Trust
Eeaekele Nl
Cruary Lane
McCormick Place
Eve Arden
Brooks
West
Leon Hall
R. E. Wilson
Leslie Mannen
Glenn Pierce
John Zenzen
Conservation Department
City Park
C.L. Jones
Stanley Rosenberger
Mary Jane Studio
MT. Vernon Woman's Club
Edward Hertenstein
L. V. Gibbons
Glee Wood
Charles Nation
Earl Hanes
Consumers
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Peter
Virgil Pool
WMIX
Everett Lemay
Mr. Security
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