SOCIALLY YOURS ITEMS INCLUDE SEVERAL FAMILIES VISITS
Mrs Josie Buchanan hosts relatives from Keenes and nearby towns including Aaron and Everett Buchanan Harvey Lane and families in Opdyke Bluford Kimball Nebraska Louisville Ky Waltonville and Sledge family. Mrs Thomason to return to Kimball. Bradigan family to Chicago for convention and reunion with Staples in Northbrook. Charles Lowry Heater earns BS in civil engineering at Missouri Rolla moves to Boeing Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Buchanan
Ver
Keenes
Aaron Buchanan
Charleston
Everett Buchanan
Toluca
Harvey Lane
Opdyke
Dwight Withrow
Bluford
Alice Thomason
Kimball
Nebraska
Elsie Smith
Clarence Howlitt
Louisville
Herb Stevens
Waltonville
Joseph P. Bradigan
Peg
Chicago
Brodigan
Charles Lowry Heater
University of Missouri
Rolla
Heater
Bob Heater
Boeing Aircraft Company
Wichita
Kansas
Mt. Vernon Township
Illinois National Guard
Rotary Lions And Kiwanis Plan Joint Mt Vernon Meeting
Mt Vernon Rotary Club will join Mt Vernon Lions Club and Kiwanis for a combined luncheon next week at L and N Cafe with a distinguished out of town industrialist as guest speaker. Regular Rotary meeting moved to accommodate Lions event on Wednesday. Ministers and lay delegates to the Southern Illinois Methodist Conference attended, with Rev William Warner and others listed. Polly’s Pointers offer a dollar for usable homemaking ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
William Warner
Eugene Leckrone
Belleville
John E. Attey
Litchfield
Edward Hoffman
Carbondale
Edward Sauders
Herrin
R. E. Apple
Newton
Charles M. Glover
Anna Jonesboro
James L. Nettleton
Edwardsville
Merlin Coper
Centralia
Harold Simpson
Glen Lucas
Marissa
J. Lester Buford
Larry Starman
al Ackerman
Marissa Roary Club
al Easton
Wayne City
Mt V Musicians To Perform At Nursing Home
Three Mt. Vernon musicians Rowland Fenton Erwin Leitz and Harry Elliott will present a music program tomorrow June 9 from 5 30 to 6 30 outdoors at Hickory Grove Manor Nursing Home if weather allows The concert is funded by a grant from the Recording Industries Trust Funds with cooperation from Local 465 American Federation of Musicians Mt. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Hickory Grove Manor
Rowland Fenton
Erwin Leitz
Harry Elloitt
Recording Industries
American Federation of Musicians
4 H Club Officers Elected at Hicokry Hill Rangers Home
The Hicokry Hill Rangers 4 H Club met at Steve and Pam Stewart home. Officers elected include President Charles Morgan Vice President Roger Morgan Secretary Pam Stewart Treasurer Steve Stewart Reporter Kermit Cates Recreation committee Rodney Tolley Mike Waulkner Harold Lee Douglas Refreshments were served and a ball game was enjoyed. The Belle Rive Wranglers 4 H Club met with the vice president presiding Danny Cross led the pledge and Donna Kirtley led the pledge to the American flag. After talks Owen Oliver played a trumpet solo. Refreshments served to fifteen members and two guests. Next meeting set for Monday night June 20 at 8 00 at Mike and Bruce Fairbanks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicokry Hill Rangers
Steve
Pam Stewart
Charles Morgan
Roger Morgan
Steve Stewart
Kermit Cates
Rodney Tolley
Mike Waulkner
Harold Lee Douglas
Belle Rive Wranglers
Danny Cross
Donna Kirtley
Owen Oliver
Mike
Bruce Fairbanks
Mt Moriah Church to mark 125th founding anniversary
Mt Moriah Christian Church in Racoon Township near Centralia will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday June 12 with a homecoming basket dinner after morning services. A special afternoon program will feature former ministers and a reading of the church history, with speaker Jerry Burt of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah Christian Church
Centralia
Raccoon Township
Jerry Burt
Lincoln
Rachel (Huff) Hays
Elijah
Denisha (Deadmond) Hays
Personal Notices From Mt. Vernon Area Shoppers and Visitors
The column lists residents and visitors from Anniston Shawmut Bonnie Cen tralia Nashville McLeansboro West Frankfort Ashley Woodlawn Waltonville Bluford and Opdyke making trips to Mt. Vernon and the King City for business and shopping. Names include Homer C Wilson Clarence M Wilson Thelma Shelton Elnora Webb Wanda Dent Delores Myers Mildred Decker Ruby Smithpeters Cathy Todd Larry Epperson Noble Shelton Clyde Knox Jr Levron Bowyer Nolen Lenington Paul Hayse Ernie Martin Charles Hahn and others with notes on afternoons and Tuesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Noller
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Mildred Decker
Nashville
King City
Ruby Smithpeters
Cathy and
Todd
McLeansboro
Raymond Lowery
Woodlawn
B. J. Warren
Bluford
Larry Epperson
McLeanshoro
Noble Shelton
Opdyke
Clyde Knox, Jr
Woodlaws
L. D. Shaw
John Szatkowski
Ashley
Levron Bowyer
West Frankfort
Nolen Lenington
Waltonville
Charles Hahn
Paul Hayse
Inn
Ernie Martin
Two Ways To Look Like A Million
New York AP reports two fashion paths for next season opulence or simplicity. Count Sarmi’s collection showcases floor length ermines black gowns fur trimmed coats and gem details alongside sleek wool jerseys and leopard ensembles. The show shifts to dark elegant looks with black cocktail dresses feathered headpieces and large satin accessories. Opulent gowns laces specked with silver and heavy gem encrusted coats contrast with chiffon and faille gowns and wide bodice ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Count Sarmi
Abby’s booklet on letter writing offered for $1
A brief notice invites readers to send $1 to Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California 904 for a booklet titled How to Write Letters for All Occasions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angles
Andbey
Dear Abby column questions about family and etiquette
A reader asks about a 13-year-old boy living with his mother and wearing makeup and dolls, urging intervention for the troubled family. Another asks if inviting a subset of in-laws to gatherings is acceptable. A third questions attending both a Bar Mitzva and a relative’s funeral on the same day. Abby advises seeking help, allowing flexible invitations, and supports their conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
O.K
Bar Mitzva
Towal Receives Master’s Degree Candidacy at Illinois State
Betty Towal is among candidates for a Master’s Degree at Illinois State University Normal June 11 commencement in Horton Field House. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank B Neal of Lyons Court Number Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swelly (Neal) Towal
Ilinois State University
Normal
Horton Field House
Frank B. Neal
Lyons Court
Bishop orders removal of antisemitic lines from prayer
In St Gall Switzerland the Catholic bishop ordered removal of de rogatory phrases from a centuries old sunset prayer once chanted with Alpine herdsmen. Portions dating to medieval times referring to Jews were deleted as the prayer asked protection against "the false Jews" and similar phrases.
SocietY Club notes and local society events
The King City T O P S Club met with six members and reported a six and a half pound total loss among participants. Irene Richardson won a bouquet and cash for top weight loss. Deloris Culli won a game prize. Next meeting at 7 30 p m June 9 at the Recreation Center. Members must bring a low cal fruit or pay a fine. Patton Commandery and auxiliary hold a potluck dinner June 9 at 6 30 p m in the Masonic Temple dining room with installation ceremonies to follow. A birthday dinner for Sallie Puckett was held June 4 at Mt. Vernon City park with cake by George King. Relatives and friends attended from several states. Scotch Foursome golfers at Indian Hills Golf Course included winners Hertenstein Rayburn Cluck Snyder Kelley Gockel Koons Crawford Garrison Harmon and others. A post game potluck is planned for next Tuesday. contact Marge Puckett or Geneva Bom for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S
King City T. O. P. S
Irene Richardson
Deloris Culli
Patton Commandery
Masonic Temple
Sallie Puckett
Mt. Vernon
A. B. Clodfelder
George King
King’s Bakery
Earlene Hinet
Indianapolis
Ind
Sidney Laird
Galesburg
Rosemary Mounce
Granite City
Frank Dorris
Ruth Parker
Gus Peeples
West Frankfort
Erman Sullivan
Thompsonville
Buck Haynes
Salem
Sally
Goldie Arnett
California
Lola Rose
Oklahoma
Fred Flannigan
Texas
Indian Hills Golf Course
Jean Hertenstein
Finis Rayburn
Corrie Cluck
Lyle Snyder
Shirley Kelley
Tony Gockel
Lou Koons
Gene Crawford
Norma Garrison
Jin’ Harmon
Marge Puckett
Geneva Bom
Jefferson County AR C Association for Retarded Children Meets
The Jefferson County Association for Retarded Children will meet Thursday evening June 9 at 7 30 at the court house. Supported by the United Fund, the group invites anyone interested in its activities to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Association For Retarded Children
Court House
The
United Fund
Theology for Laymen in Indianapolis Create Regional Teaching Academies
The Christian Churches Disciples of Christ initiate long range plan to form state core groups of educational leaders. These academies will train others for educational duties in districts and congregations, expanding church education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
the Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ
Mt Vernon Bowling Assn to Host WIBC Speaker
Mrs Margaret Richards field service representative of the Woman's International Bowling Congress will speak at an orientation workshop for Mt Vernon Bowling Association next Saturday June 11 at 1 30 PM at Nu Bowl Lanes. She will cover WIBC services duties of officers tournaments annual meeting and senior program. A Q A session and slides may follow urging all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Richards
Woman's International Bowling Congress
Mt. Vernon Bowling Association
Richards
W.I.B.C
Mt Vernon Area Graduates to Receive Degrees Friday
Twelve area students will receive degrees Friday June 10 at Southern Illinois University. Recipients include Barbara Lou Brookman Texico with a Bachelor of Science in history Harley Wayne Foutch Woodlawn with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture Karen D Green Opdyke with a Bachelor of Science in Education LaVerne Borowiak with a Bachelor of Science in Education Terry Huel Cross Belle Rive with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture Barbara Jean Anderson with a Bachelor of Science in Education Gary R Sweetin Inn with a Bachelor of Science in Education Guy E Beauford Mt Vernon with a Bachelor of Arts in biological science Thomas Edward Bryant Mt Vernon with a Bachelor of Science in Education Jerry A Carpens ter Mt Vernon with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Dean Lee Coffman Mt Vernon with a Master of Science in Business Joe J Covington Mt Vernon with Marketing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Vernon
Southern Illinois University
Barbara Lou Brookman
Texico
Harley Wayne Foutch
Woodlawn
Karen D. Green
Opdyke
LaVerne Borowiak
Terry Huel Cross
Belle Rive
Barbara Jean Anderson
Gary R. Sweetin
Inn
Mt. Vernon
Guy E. Beauford
Thomas Edeward Bryant
Jerry A. Carpenster
Dean Lee Coffman
Joe J. Covington
Polly's Pointers From Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Polly's Pointers offers home and craft tips from readers and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. The page features advice on preserving water damaged shades, crochet with thread, infant sweater buttoning, slip strap repair, and repurposing bath sponges as child friendly toys for household use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh Chambliss
Bonnie
Ella Mae Conello
Pocatello
Idaho
Mary Young
Evanville
Wisconsin
Herman Chambliss
Inkom
Glen Chambliss
Stoughton
Harold Chambliss
Edgerton
Kenneth Chambliss
Rotary, Lions and Kiwanians
Polly
Mt. V. Musicians
Nursing Home
Mt. Moriah
Maxine Culli
Route Four
Homer C. Wilson
Anniston
Alabama
Clarence M. Wilson
Shawmut
Thelma Shelton
Elnora Webb
Wanda Dent
Delores Myers
Guy McCollum
George Meyer
Mary Jane Studio
Carol Ruth Jones
Paul Jones
Route One
Bethel Road
Carol Ruth
Larry Dale Jackson
Carl Jackson
A. E. Smith
Arthur Puckett
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Pls
Betty Towal
ST. Gall
Switzerland
Lord God
Cat
Washington Park Zoo
Hoozler
Suzie Stephens
Robert Phillips
Mt. Vernon High School
Womans Club
Southern
Tai
Rae
Pye
Trakonarie of Onelia Ltd
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Elvia
V. B
Rita
Jackson
M. E. Jackson
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