Society and Bridge Notes From Local Gatherings
Democrat Women set Monday meeting June 15 at 7 30 p m in the courthouse air conditioned room to plan the County Fair. Duplicate Bridge Club reports winners from a Monday night event at the Elks Club with multiple Salem Centralia participants and directions for next week’s game. Family Reunion for Carl Riley family held June 7 at Mt Vernon City Park with seventy six attendees. next year planned for the last Sunday of May.
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Jefferson County
Democratic Women's Organization
Court House
Duplicate Bridge Club
Elks Club
Kenneth Farthing
Clyde Shelley
Salem
Elmer Novak
Charles O'Rourke
Clyde Smith
Centralia
R. Besant
H. Vogt
East
West
C. C. Connolly
Glenn E. Moore
Alden Perrine
Nate Davies
I. Hampton
George E. Hill
The
Carl Riley
Mt. Vernon City Park
Jesse McBride
Gale McBride
LewisBride
Cheri
Gene
McBride
Pam
Oscar Riley
Leslie Marlow
Charles D. Riley
Brad
Harry Tate
Bob Griner
Bill Smith
Stan
J. C. Riley
James Riley
Billie Riley
Harry Riley
Floyd Riley
Bob McCrary
Darrel Sanders
Harry Robertson
Donald Donoho
Ira Spangler
Charles Wimberly
Janet Fields
Debra Williams
Lynn
Bruce Simmons
Toastmasters and Gleaners Meet In June Church News
The Toastmasters Club met at Opal's Cafe with Gale Howell presiding as president. Newell Wimberly gave the Invocation and Herman Schwartz led Table Topics. Speakers included Gene Daves on The Great Land Sink and Cornelius Berghower A Trip to Remember. Gleaners Class met at Park Avenue Baptist with 14 members, prayer, scripture, and plans for July. Boyd school picnic set for Mt. Vernon Park. Betty Nell Circle met at Juliette Sargent’s home with program To God Be The Glory.
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Toastmasters’ Club
Toastmasters
Opal’s
Gale Howell
Newell Wimberly
Herman Schwartz
Earl Jamison
University Center
Carbondale
Rend Lake
Don Durham
Masonic Temple
Rex Fouts
Gene Davis
Addison Gillespie
Gillespie
Gleaners
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Lena Fisher
Oma Brown
Hattie Shehorn
Mary Pigg
Elsie Derry
Ruth Reece
Mayme Ellis
Opal York
Betty Nell
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Juliette Sargent
Ruthann Riley
God
Mem
DeMolay Installation Honors Local Leaders and Guests
Officers installed include Sharlene Tate Natalie Harlow Connie Blades Chevy Miller and Candace Dougherty Installing officers were Sharlene Tate and assisting Demolay members were John Campbell Steve Tucker Bill Taylor and Duane Yeager Harriet Eckert Mother Advisor was escorted by John Murray Chevalier DeMolay. service awards were presented to the girls and Rainbow Bible given to retiring Worthy Advisor Peggy Yates. DeAnn Ford sang You'll Never Walk Alone as the new Worthy Advisor was installed with flowers presented by Jill and Jay Justice. Janet Harp introduced her parents with Dedication sung by DeAnn accompanied by Jeanne Dunham. Other officers installed include Janet Harp Sue Sammons Ramona Russell Kathy Tibbs Cindy Ford Peggy Yates Pat Harp Malinda Mossholder Donna Jones Lisa Logan Joyce Thomas Gladys Chambers Gaynel Scherer Susie Blades Julie Hood Susan Oliver Linda Carlton. Benediction by Kenneth Adams. Reception followed with Miss Justice's colors pink and yellow at refreshment table. Advisory board members assisted with Janet Harp and Sue Sammons in charge.
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Sharlene Tate
Natalie Harlow
Marshall
Connie Blades
Chevy Miller
Candace Dougherty
St. Albans
Order of DeMolay
John Campbell
Steve Tucker
Bill Taylor
Duane Yeager
Harriet Eckert
John Murray
Chevalier
DeMolay
Peggy Yates
DeAnn Ford
Jill
Jay Justice
DeMolay Sword Arch
Janet
DeAnn
Jeanne Dunham
Janet Harp
Worthy
Sue Sammons
Charity
Ramona Russell
Hope
Kathy Tibbs
Cindy Ford
Pat Harp
Malinda Mossholder
Donna Jones
Nature
Lisa Logan
Joyce Thomas
Fidelity
Gladys Chambers
Gaynel Scherer
Susie Blades
Outer Observer
Julie Hood
Confidential Observer
Susan Oliver
Linda Carlton
Kenneth Adams
Mt. Vernon Lodge
Miss Justice
London Pool Winner Seeks Wife After $27000 Windfall
A 67 year old London man won 27000 in a football pool and advertised for his wife Rosalie, who left him 17 years ago, to share the windfall. Readers are left to wonder if she will return or if the couple will find a new shared life.
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Rosalie
Polly's Pointers: Practical Household Tips
Polly Cramer shares pearls of memory and party planning tips. Mrs R B suggests counting pearls for keepsakes, while Mrs D F describes a cereal-box litter bag system and a game draw method for children's parties. Barbara notes a home haircut method using a plastic tablecloth with a head hole.
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Polly Cramer
Polly
R. B
D.F
Ruth Ann Riley Leads Refreshments at Society Event
Ruth Ann Riley presided over a social gathering with refreshments provided by the hostess. The event featured cordial attendance and a cordial, informal atmosphere.
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Bers
Ruth Ann Riley
Wesleyan Guild and Lions Club Meet This Week
The Wesleyan Service Guild met Tuesday evening at Wesley Methodist Church with Mary Winkler leading song and devotion. Helen Lively led the lesson on Are We Doing Enough For Our Senior Citizens, assisted by several members. Lion Jim Williams spoke at the Lions Club luncheon about Safety Concerns At Home, with a film on lifting and carrying objects and notice of the Stag Party at Moose Club House next week.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Fellowship Hall
Wesley Methodist Church
Mary Winkler
Marie Eaton
Winkler
Helen Lively
Dorothy McGuire
Dorothy Hodge
Dorothy Wielt
Guild
Norma Garren
Iva Wing
Sandra Brown
Lion Jim Wiliams
L. and N
Moose Club
Lake Jaycee
Paul Thomas
Jim Sipe
Carl Burgesser
al Lamkin
Lion H. G. Downey
Lion Club
Paul Fellinger
Floyd Sunder and Glenda Braddy Wed in Mt Vernon
Floyd Harold Sunder, 21, of Centralia, and Glenda Deloris Braddy, 19, of Mt Vernon, were united in marriage in a Mt Vernon ceremony. The couple announced plans to reside in the couple’s hometowns and shared hopes for a long future together.
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Floyd Harold Sunder
Centralia
Glenda Deloris Braddy
Mt. Vernon
Retiring Mt Vernon teacher Lauds pupils in open letter
Beulah S. Gowler, retiring after 36 years in southern Illinois schools, writes to her Horace Mann third graders that she is proud they call her Hi and that the class helped her value teaching. She cites her career path from East St. Louis to Mt. Vernon and urges the pupils to excel, be honest, and lead.
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Beulah S. Gowler
Horace Mann
Southern Illinois
Yuma
Ariz
Camp Ground
Belle Rive
Belle Rive Ecastern Star
West Salem
Mt. Vernon
Horace Mann School
Vincent Duncan Weds In Denver
Vincent Duncan of Denver Colorado, former Mr Vernon oil man, married Miss Anna Marie Micus daughter of Mrs Ruth Flattery Micus of Denver. The ten o clock nuptial Mass at Christ the King Catholic church was officiated by Father Edward Duncan of Champaign Illinois, the bridegroom’s brother. The couple will reside at 1121 Albion Street Denver after July.
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Vincent Duncan
Denver
Colorado
Girls Of The Year Recognize Mt. Vernon Jr. Club Work
The Mt. Vernon Jr. Women’s Club selects two members for annual honor. Rosalie aided Edison School’s retarded class and plans to expand the effort next year while Mary served as publicity chair and promoted club activities. A bracelet with a gold charm was given to each awardee at the May meeting. The group supported hospital projects, Christmas bazaars, nursing fund drives, and the Hospital Ship Hope.
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Rosalie
William Hayman
Hayman
Edison School
Ralph Kaufman
Santa
Lester
Foster Summers
Mt. Vernon
Nadine Allison
Mt. Vernon Register-News
Illinois Federation of Jr. Women's Club
Rosalie Anslinger
Mary Heidenreich
4-H Clubs Share Talks and Demonstrations
Webb Willing Workers 4-H Club met June 8 at Bernice Breeze home with talks by Sandra Breeze and Carol Riddle and demonstrations by Debra Breeze Karen Breeze Sandra Breeze Carolyn Cherry Linda Danner Becky Eater Janice Eater Becky Eubank Darla Smith Shelia Smith and Carol Riddle. Opdyke Joyriders met at Linda Holloway home with Rita White talk and Linda Holloway demonstration. Share the fun was discussed and games followed by refreshments. Next meeting set for June 16 at 7 30 at Karen Richardson home.
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Webb Willing Workers
Bernice Breeze
Sandra Breeze
Carol Riddle
Debra Breeze
Karen Breeze
Carolyn Cherry
Linda Danner
Becky Eater
Janice Eater
Becky Eubank
Darla Smith
Shelia Smith
Opdyke Joyriders
Linda Holloway
Diane Edminson
Rita White
Karen Richardson
Personal notices list Mt Vernon shopping trips and visits
Mrs Bertha Hartwell of Inn shopped in Mt Vernon yesterday afternoon. Mrs Sam Tipps of Fairfield visited friends and shopped in the King City on Wednesday. Mrs Edith Dondera of Alma was a business visitor and shopper in Mt Vernon yesterday. Mrs Norris Wham of Kell transacted business and shopped in the King City on Wednesday afternoon. Fred Spiller of Waltonville made a business trip to Mt Vernon yesterday afternoon. Nick Brokovich of Buckner was a business visitor in the King City on Wednesday. Mrs Sharon Donoho of Brford spent yesterday afternoon shopping in Mt Vernon. Mrs Grace Smith of Scheller visited Mt Vernon on Wednesday. Harlen Lane of Bluford transacted business in the King City yesterday. Harold McKinney of Texico made a business trip to Mt Vernon on Wednesday afternoon.
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Bertha Hartwell
Inn
Mt. Vernon
Sam Tipps
Fairfield
King City
Edith Dondera
Alma
Norris Wham
Kell
Fred Spiller
Waltonville
Nick Brokovich
Buckner
Sharon Donoho
Bruford
Grace Smith
Scheller
Harlen Lane
Bluford
Harold McKinney
Texico
Bats Carry Newborn on Mothers Fur After Birth
A light note explains bats carry their newborn for several days after birth with the young clinging to the mother’s fur. The text also mentions President Franklin D. Roosevelt suggested the original name of the United Nations.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
United Nations
Socially Yours local notes and greetings
Mrs. Mamie Hayes returns to Springfield Oregon after visiting Mrs. Hazel Fullerton who are former schoolmates. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hanes visited Vienna Illinois with Johnson County Homemakers Extension Association where Mrs. Hanes presented Hats History and Hilarity. Various relatives attend commencements and family events at Foristell Missouri Northern University and Birmingham Michigan. Age milestones at Setzekorn Nursing Home include Nellie Reed 74 Eva Smith 95 and James A Hunt 75 with well wishes for birthday cards.
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Mamie Hayes
Springfield
Oregon
Hazel Fullerton
Hayes
Mamie Elkins
Fullerton
Earl Hanes
Vienna
Johnson County Homemakers’ Extension Association
Nellie Reed
Setzekorn
Broadway
Margaret Setzekorn
Eva Smith
James A. Hunt
Casey
Beckmeyers Attend Rotary International Convention in Toronto
Rotary president led and Mrs. Beckmeyer attend Rotary International in Toronto with plans to travel via Niagara Falls Cleveland and Columbus. They will join thousands at the House of Friendship and meet Rotary families from around the world including Dr. Kary Peterson of Denmark as the local club strengthens international relations with a Danish partner club.
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Rotary
W. H. Beckmeyer
Rotary International
Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
House of Friendship
Kary Peterson
Denmark
Dear Abby Serious If Husband Proposes Marrying Else
Abigail Van Buren answers a reader who fears her husband plans another marriage while they remain married. She warns the husband may be ill or joking and urges a serious medical report if he is serious. The column also quips on stairs etiquette and parenting, ending with a note about Abby’s contact info.
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Abby
Dayton
F. F
Bear and deer hunting with dogs legal in New York state
In New York state, the use of dogs to hunt bear and deer is legal under specific regulations. Some counties may impose restrictions or require compliance with hunting seasons and tagging rules, while practices involving skunk hunting are not a standard or widely regulated activity and may be prohibited or unregulated.
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New York State
Who Will Be The New Miss Mt Vernon
The Mt Vernon community anticipates the Jaycee beauty pageant at Mt Vernon Township High School auditorium on Saturday June 13. Contestants parade in open convertibles starting at seven, with a large crowd expected and tickets briskly selling. The winner earns a chance to enter Miss Illinois in Aurora and potentially Miss America in Atlantic City.
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Mt. Vernon Township
Mt. Vernon
The
Jaycees
Aurora
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Bob Hicks
Hicks
Illinois
San Marino Named World’s Smallest Republic
San Marino, covering 24 square miles, sits on the Apennine slopes as the world’s smallest republic.
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San Marino
Italy
Appennines Mountains
Berlin: The city with high death by own action rates
A compact notice notes Berlin's longstanding reputation for high death by self harm rates. It highlights the urban risk environment and historical context without graphic detail, framing the issue as a public health concern sourced from archival material.
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Boyd School
Betty Nell Circle
Janet Justice
Fred Justice, Jr
Mary Jane Studio
Mt.v
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Gowler
By Sally
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Trenton Wade
Foristell
Golda Fowler
Norma
Gerald
Northern University
Albert Olin
Bell Gaston
Birmingham
Mich
Karen Gaston
Beckmeyers
Abigail van Buren
Tom
Charlie
John
Bessie
Lake City
Vickie
Voltaire
Los Angeles
Calif
MR. Kirk’s
Carleen Spann
Becky Whittington
Jerry Renn
Connie Keip
Elmer Kirkpatrick
Jean Freeman
Diane Hogan
Paula Jean Thompson
Carmi
Carmi Township
Continental Oil Company
L. F. McCollum
Paula
L. P. Thompson
Conoco
States
England
Sally
Deepsilver
Gracious Living Service
Orleans
International Silver Company
Jackson
M. E. Jackson
South Side Square
Berlin
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