Local residents share visits and travels across states
Mrs. Gerald Cates underwent a lateral igillectomy at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Thurman Rector and daughter Glenda returned home after an eight week visit in Elkhorn Wisconsin, accompanied by Patsy Williams of Des Moines Wisconsin. Numerous local residents, including Sam and Glenn Smith, Eva Whitlock, Esther Glenn, and Miss Phyllis Williams, are noted visiting, traveling, or attending events in Illinois, Missouri, and nearby states, with several family weddings and trips described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Cates
Hawnee Streat
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Thurman
Glenda
Elkhorn
Wis
Patsy Williams
Desens Wis
Roa Jones
Waltonville
Sam Are
Kentucky Lake
Rodney Wuest
Houston
Texas
Esther Glenn
Centralia
F. M. Lemke
Wyandott, Mich
Andy Evenson
Janice
Eliana
Chicago
Georgia Burnett
Jean Koons
St. Louis
Sam Edwards
John
Mary Ann
Elmhurst
Schroeder
Glenn Ellyn
George E. Williams
Camp Quatoga
Alton
Joyce Bullock
Linda Walker
Judy Hite
Sondra Hobbs
Judy Starr
Rozan_ Holt
Carol Smith
Norella Baker
Florence Harper
Harold Johnson
Raymond Harper
Good Samaritan Hospital
J. J. Corlew
Mary Sue
Murfresboro
Tenn
Jack Corlew
John J. Iti
Leslie Whitlock
Kansas City
Eva Whitlock
Dix
Ed Long
Dorris Jeanne May
Phyllis Williams
West Frankfort
Bill Williams
Jackie Williams
Jo Linda Fox
Gladys Goldsmth
Carlyle
Elsie Rash
Wiam
Bill
Kramer Ki Opdyke
Clarence G. Ott
Art Lee
Cykle Dieter
Albert Davis
Donald Rafferty
Rock
Pink Callans
John Matlock
Clarence Benefield
Earl
Louise Wilford
Gale, IH
Lawrence Tate
Sue Ann
Kilcore
L. E. Ostrom
Leland Elliott
Fairfield
Opal Anderson
Sparta
Chester
Page Hungate
Marion
Earl Hungate
Joan Koons
Bernard Davis
Flagstaff
Ariz
Willard Baker
Truman Baker
Bluford
Martha Sechrest
Mt. Vernon
Wesley Smith
Grassy
Hazel Byars
Opal Fitts
Susie Price
Florence Stout
Elsie Peterson
Geneva Newman
Candace Dougherty
Grace Coleman
Ruby Yeargin
Bessie Cornell
Zella Talbott
Earlie Windle
Hazel Eller
Hospital Notes From Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan
Jefferson Memorial admits Lewis Pollard and discharges Rosemary Marvey. Good Samaritan admits Leonard L Thompson Connie Maxey Bluford Robert Malcolm Flossie Kemper Gertrude Stone. Discharges Lester Lagaw Texico Helen E Robinson Fairfield infant Rodney Lee Pauline Minor and infant Karen Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard L. Thompson
Connie Maxey
Bluford
Robert Malcolm
Flossie Kemper
Gertrude Stone
Lester Lagaw
Texico
Helen E. Robinson
Fairfield
Rodney Lee
Pauline Minor
Karen Marie
Airport News Summary Card
H B Roberts of Chicago flew here today A W Rea returned yesterday from a trip to Springfield R E Doyle of Lafayette Indiana arrived at the local field today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Roberts
Chicago
A. W. Rea
Springfield
LaFayette
Ind
Gew
Davis Kuenz nuptials unite in morning ceremony
Miss Jean Alice Kuenz of 813 North Street married Gale Davis in a Tuesday morning rite at Saint Marys Church rectory. Rev. James Burke officiated. Attendants included Mrs. William Harwood Jones. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier cake and pink crepe canopy. They plan a honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains and will reside at 1552 Park Avenue Indianapolis after June 20. Out of town guests joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis - Kuenz
Jean Alice Kuenz
Elmer William Kuenz
North Street
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Gale Davis
William Corey
Indianapolis
Indiana
Davis
James Burke
William Harwood Jones
Donald Anderson
Benton, Il
William Anderson
Mt. Vernon
Dwyn L'Nore Kuenz
Mary Ann Ohms
Jo Ann Tobin
Pauline Taliana
Milan
Leister
England
Frank Wakefield
Roy Elden Wente
Smokey Mountains
Park Avenue
Ind
Cecil Satterthwaite
Salem
Benton
Joseph Nies
Jennings, Mo
John Dugan
Frank Kuenz
Orlando, Fla
Kuenz
Nancy Echols to Receive Denison University Honors
Nancy Lee Echols daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas Echols 612 Broadway will receive a bachelor of arts with departmental honors in citizenship at Denison University commencement exercises June 12 in Granville Ohio She led the Women s Judicial Council and belonged to Phi Beta Kappa Pi Sigma Alpha Mortar Board Crossed Keys Alpha Phi and chaired a freshman women s dorm adviser post plus held Denison Research Foundation and Rotary and Fulbright awards for study abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lee Echols
Silas Echols
Broadway
Denison University
Granville
Women's Judicial Council
Phi Beta Kappa
Pi Sigma Alpha
Mortar Board
Crossed Keys
Alpha Phi Sorority
Miss Echols
Denison University Research Foundation
Rotary International
England
Sister of Earl Hungate Dies
Mrs. Josie Wampler sister of Earl Hungate of this city died at 6 45 p m Friday in Bloomington Illinois She was Dean of Women at Illinois Wesleyan University Funeral services and burial set for 2 00 p m Monday in Bloomington Earl Hungate and his son Harvey will travel to Bloomington tomorrow to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Wampler
Earl Hungate
Bloomington
Ill
Wampler
Illinois Wesleyan University
Harvey
Two Bluford and Cisne Families Welcome Sons
Mr and Mrs Ray Catron of Bluford welcomed a son named Gary Ray born Friday afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Willard Wickham of Cisne welcomed a son named Tommy Willard born last evening at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Catron
Bluford
Good Samaritan Hospital
Gary Ray
Willard Wickham
Cisne
Tommy Willard
Travelers Pass Through Onward Destinations
The following day Mrs Bern ard Kuenz and daughter Emma Grace of Orlando Florida were enroute to St Louis and Mr and Mrs Dick Lanman enroute to Indianapolis from Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Kuenz
Emma Grace
Orlando
Fla
St. Louis
Dick Lanman
Indianapolis
Tulsa
Okla
Introducing Your Register News Carrier Boy Maurice Eidson
Maurice Eidson, son of Mr and Mrs Myrel Eidson, started carrying The Register-News on March 6 1947. A Mt Vernon Township High School junior and tuba player, he handles route 26 in the southwest city, delivering to Twentyeth street area. He will seek varsity football this fall and also serves as messenger boy for homes missed by others. He plans a two week Texas visit with his grandfather this summer and may spend part of the summer in Arizona. His goal is to enter the oil business after school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Eidson
Myrel Eidson
South 24Th Street
Register-News
Maurice
Mt. Vernon Township
Young Eidson
Twentieth Street
Broadway
Missouri Pacific
Register- News Messenger
Mt. Vernon
Texas
Arizona
Honor Mrs Webb at stork shower on Main Street
Society notes describe a stork shower for Mrs Bob Webb hosted by Mrs Richard Dykes at 718 Main last evening with prizes won by Mrs Mark Moreton Mrs Helen Stelle and Miss Pat Webb Refreshments followed gifts opening Epworth W C 8 C Meets and other local society items including birthdays reunions homemaker gatherings and church group activities detailed with dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Richard Dykes
Main Street
Bob Webb
Mark Moreton
Helen Stelle
Pat Webb
Epworth W. C
Junior G G Class Luncheon at L and N Cafe
The Junior G class of the First Presbyterian Church meets for a 1:30 p.m. luncheon at the L and N Cafe to honor Barbara Jo Boswell as she moves to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Val E. Richardson entertained last night for Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McConnell who are leaving Mr. Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
L and N
Barbara Jo Boswell
Washington
Richardson
North 12Th
Eleanor Richardson
Flag Day Breakfast by D A R Chapter at Robb's Coffee House
The Joel Pace Chapter of the D A R will host a Flag Day breakfast on Tuesday June 13 at Robb's Coffee House starting at 8 30 a m. Reservations are to be made by calling 2524 W before Monday noon June 12. Guest speaker is Miss Helen McMackin of Salem retiring Librarian General of the National Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Pace
Daughters of the American Revolution
Robb's Coffee House
Helen McMackin
Salem
The
National Society
Dorothy Latham and Dean G. Taylor Wed in Home Ceremony
Miss Dorothy Latham daughter of Mrs. Robert A Latham and Dean G Taylor of McLeansboro married last evening June 9 at a home ceremony conducted by Rev Edwin V Hayden. The bride wore a white gabardine bolero suit and carried a white orchid adorned Bible. Attendant Mrs Clinton Fleener wore a tan palm beach suit with yellow daisies. Groom’s brother Vernon Taylor acted as best man. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside at 705 Hancock McLeansboro where Mr Taylor works for Taylor Chevrolet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Latham
Robert A. Latham
Dean G. Taylor
McLeansboro
Edwin V. Hayden
Latham
Clinton Fleener
Mt. Vernon
Fleener
Palm Beach
William Uldrich
Bloomington
Mr. Taylor
Vernon Taylor
Hancock
Taylor
Taylor Chevrolet Co
Marriage Licenses Issued for Jackson Bundy and Sledge Couples
Charles E. Jackson of Sims and Anna Lee Jackson of Fairfield are issued a marriage license. James Webb Bundy and Thelma Jean Sledge, both of Mt. Vernon, also receive licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Jackson
Sims
Anna Lee Jackson
Fairfield
James Webb Bundy
Thelma Jean Sledge
Mt. Vernon
Young Menard Escapee Nabbed Near Prison
Chester Illinois June 10 A young prisoner who slipped away from a Menard State Prison road gang was captured today in a barn about three miles north of the penitentiary. Prison guards made the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ill
Menard
Prisoner faces juvenile status flip after county robbery sentence
A prisoner sent from Brown County to one to ten years for robbery arrived at Menard on March 9. He claimed to be Robert Miller, 18, but later told officials he is George Wallbridge of St. Cloud Minnesota, 15. If age 15 is verified, he will be moved to a juvenile facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
Brown County
Robert Miller
George Wallbridge
St. Cloud
Minn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson Memorial
Lewis Pollard
Rosemary Marvey
Samaritan
Airport News
DeWitt
MR. and Ate
Maurice Ejidson
Society
Harry Shewmake
Sammie Matthews
Wayne City
Kluford
Phelps
Clyde Phelps
Maldin
Edd Phelps
Carmi
Jerry Noel
East St. Louis
Ruby Cleveland
Crossville
Henry Gwinn
Dwight Calvert
Rogers
Young Homemakers Home Bureau Unit
Merle Rogers
Flossie Harriman
Iris Simmons
Clara Roeder
Cora Moore
Obbie Atkinson
Ruth Johnson
Florist Moore
Willis Smith
Edison School Parent-Teacher Association
Willis E. Smith
Pleasant Grove W. S. C. S
Pleasant Grove
Women's Society of Christian Service
Earl Smith
Smith
Marvin Sledge
Verne Melton
Herman Ganson
Eagles’ Ladies Auxiliary
Eagles Lodge Hall
Main St
Florence Trout
Dean G
Mt. Vernon Drive-In
UA . Ae
James Er Ey
Pat OB Rien
Dennis Morgan
Illing
His
Rose
Oklahoma
Lazy Jim Day
the Singing Newsman
Hawaii
Veterans Park
Mt Vernon
Tennessee
CURB
FOX Theatres
Eee
Granada Theatre
Times Today
the Eagle
Hawk
Rupert” “the Great
Time Magazine
Itaylor
Robert Tani
Leo Gorcey and
Bowery Boys
Earring
Dorothy Patrick
Arthur Franz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!