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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
1
A long list of residents and visitors reports happenings from Mt Vernon and nearby towns. People travel to St Louis for baseball and hospitals, attend funerals in Equality, Carbondale, and Bloomington, and visit relatives in Vandalia, Fairfield, and Media. Several prepare for studies at SIU and UW Madison while others return from trips to Birmingham, Atlanta, and Washington DC.
The Homer Kite home at 209 Opdyke Avenue suffered heavy damage to the kitchen and rear porch when a fire at 12 29 p m Sunday heavily damaged the rear of the residence. Firemen traced the origin as unknown and responded to two other calls that afternoon including a smoking 1947 model car at 200 block of North Ninth Street and a small rubbish fire at Mrs Frank Clark's home at 606 North 12th Street.
Mr and Mrs Cecil C Qualkinbush of Bedford Indiana announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Evelyn to Lt Billy R Summers son of Mr and Mrs Raymond N Summers of Mt Vernon NL The bride elect is a graduate of Indiana University and Phi Mu sorority Lt Summers attended Indiana University and is a Beta Theta Pi The wedding date is set for September 16
William M. Lee of Mt. Vernon was elected president of the Egyptian Letter Carriers Association at a quarterly meeting at the Presbyterian church. L. G. Mann of DuQuoin became vice president and Earl L. Stevenson was named secretary. About 160 members and guests from area cities attended. State President E. F. Benning urged broader delivery service and congressional action. Next meeting set for Johnston City in September.
Samuel Irwin Burnett of Pendleton township died at 5 00 a m Sunday at his home on RFD 1 Opdyke aged 84 years one month and one day Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the Opdyke Baptist church with Rev Bird Green officiating burial will be in Opdyke cemetery The body will remain at Myers Chapel for calling Mr Burnett born May 10 1866 in Richland county Wisconsin son of Eugene and Rebecca Irwin Burnett first married to Alice T Shelton who died in 1929 later married Julia Rainey Sutton who survives He is survived by a son Samuel O Burnett of Opdyke two daughters Mrs Gaynell Forbes and Mrs Evelyn Arnold of Alton a stepson Hazel Luton of Mt Vernon a stepdaughter Mildred Combs of Los Angeles and three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Theft of a bicycle reported to city police yesterday at Mt Vernon City Park. The bicycle belongs to Leon Funkhouser of 1003 S Seventh Street.
Mr and Mrs Walter H Peter sen of 1103 south 26th street Vernon welcome a son Billy Allyn born 3 15 a m Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital A daughter Teresa Irene born to Mr and Mrs John Raymond Shoemaker of 1621 Forrest at Good Samaritan Hospital Mrs Russell Fletcher of 419 Broadway becomes parent to a five pound two ounce girl born at 6 05 a m today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital The girl weighing five pounds two ounces is unnamed.
Miss Dolores Brien will graduate June 14 from St Anne's School of Nursing Chicago. Graduation exercises occur at the Grand Theatre with Loyola University class. She began nursing training August 1947 at St Mary's East St Louis, attended LeClerc College Belleville, and trained in psychiatry at Jacksonville State Hospital.
Allen E. Denton 60 of Dallas Texas died Saturday. He was an attorney for the U S Department of Justice and had lived in Washington D C before moving to Dallas. He was a Jefferson county native and son of the late A A and Nancy Denton of Scheller. Surviving are his wife Alta son Allen Jr daughter Frances Brooks and brother J L Denton of Pinckneyville.
A hospital note from Jefferson Memorial lists admitted patients including Mrs Esther Brannon of McLeansboro Mrs Sarah Jane Richards Mrs Mollie Clark of Sims J Clark of Sims Gale Pas ley Mrs Noah Storey of Ewing Master Gilbert Conner of Inn Mrs Marjorie Lomax and Macel Miller Discharged include Mrs Marjorie Folsom of Woodlawn and infant Mary Elizabeth Mrs Margie Elliston of Waltonville Lewis Pollard Mrs Estella Carlton Mrs Bernice Karch and infant Joheta Elaine and Mrs Constance Watson.
A list of individuals admitted and discharged as Good Samaritans. Admitted names include David Carter of Fairfield and others from Wayne City Belle Rive Fairfield Benton and Burnt Prairie. Discharged names include Jess Mayberry Odin and several listed residents with infants noted.
Kenneth Holand of Belle Rive and Wilma Pilson of Mt Vernon wedlock license issued. Lloyd Stockton and Cleta Fay Thompson, both of Sesser, also received licenses. The certificates confirm couples’ intent to marry.
Mrs J L Bandy of Iuka announces the marriage of Viola Bandy to Wayne Beal son of Elder and Mrs Roy Beal of Mt Vernon Route 6 The ceremony was at Pleasant Grove Baptist church June 10 at 2 30 pm The bride wore powder blue with red rosebud corsage The brides sister Alma Bandy was maid of honor The bridegrooms uncle Claude Tinsley attended The couple will reside at Route 6 Mt Vernon A piano recital and church notes follow with local pupils and community events including a Green Hills Country Club dance with Jack Sullivan’s orchestra.
Ruby Catherine Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs John Fletcher Johnston City Illinois married Ernest G Bozarth son of Mr and Mrs Ben E Smith Waltonville Illinois Friday evening June 9 at six o'clock The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Jack DeVore at the altar The bride wore a white crepe and lace dress with a picture hat and white accessories She carried a white Bible with an orchid tied with satin streamers Flora Jo Simintar of Florida was bridesmaid in a pastel blue sheer dress and white accessories Her orchid corsage was worn Best man was Pfc Ira D Bozarth Fort Knox Kentucky Fraternity brothers Bob Kissack Hoopeston and George Bruder Warsaw were ushers An organ recital by Miss Bernadine Gustaf and vocal solos by Miss Harriet Cook preceded the vows A reception followed in the church parlor The couple will reside at 904 West Mill Street Carbondale Illinois After a short honeymoon a housewarming and shower were planned for June 17 at the Smith home Friends invited Boyd Unit Meeting The Boyd Unit of the Home Bureau met June 9 at the home of Mrs Wilhelemine Beal with Miss Norma Jean Correll as co-hostess The program included prayers from Mrs Mary Lee Garren lessons by Miss Anna Betty Huck and Mrs Letha Garren Recreation by Mrs Tess Garren and Mrs Flossie Wittenbrink Refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs Donna Correll Seventeen members attended Visitors were Mrs Ferne Owens and Mrs Ethel Meadows
The Hopper Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. Clara Thompson's home on Thursday June 8 for a covered dish luncheon and an afternoon business meeting. Prizes were awarded to Opal Wangler Shirley Riggs Bertha Lynn and Adah Schwenninger. Guests included Vern Jones Helen Grimes Lillian Swanner and Lola Curlock. The next meeting will be at Erma Curlock's home on Thursday July 13.
The Gleaners Class of Park Avenue Baptist Church delays its regular social from Tuesday to June 20 and urges all members to attend as mystery pal names are revealed and new officers are elected. The Ladies Auxiliary of Dan G. Melton Encampment No. 3 met June 9 at 7:30 PM in the I O O F Temple with Chief Matriarch Ollie Melton presiding and committees named for visiting, refreshments, and staff captain.
The Newcomers Club invites members to a Wednesday night gathering at Robb's Coffee House. Reservations are requested by Tuesday noon by calling 3214 or contacting Mrs Clarance Fogler.
Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting tonight with District 30 officers present. Refreshments and entertainment will follow the meeting. Members are urged to attend and visiting Rebekahs are welcome.
The Ladies Missionary Guild will meet tonight at 431 South 19th Street in the home of Mrs. Owen Herbert. All members should attend to elect new officers. Mrs. Floyd Groothuis leads the session and visitors are welcome.
A stated Mt Vernon Chapter No. 233 Order of the Eastern Star meeting will be held in the Masonic Temple on Tuesday June 13 at 7 30 p m.
The Dorcas Class of Logan Street Baptist church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Casey Jones 2408 Logan street A good attendance is desired. Letter Carriers Meet At Mt Vernon Post Office Saturday evening delegates elected to the state convention include Mr and Mrs George Morgan Woodlawn Mr and Mrs Blaine Marlow Mrs Harry Shields Mrs Ray Bain Mrs Ollie Melton Mt Vernon and Mrs Eddie Blessin Inn. Mr and Mrs Charles Simmons were guests and Post master and Mrs Owen Hicks Bonnie were out of town guests.
The Shiloh Unit of the Home Bureau will meet at Mrs. Bernice Breeze's home on Wednesday June 14 at 1 30 p m The major lesson Let s Take Fatigue Out of Everyday Living will be given by Home Adviser Miss Anna Betty Huck The Bethel Neighborhood Club set for the annual picnic at Mt Vernon City Park on Wednesday June 14 at 11 a m Picnic lunch will be served at noon The business meeting follows in the afternoon All members their families and guests are welcome
The Eagles Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday June 13 at 730 pm with members urged to attend. The Summersville Round Dozen Club will meet June 14 with Mrs Dan Melton at 1803 Pace Avenue. members should wear decorated hats and bring a tea towel. Altar Society notes include a Hawaiian Islands slide presentation and new member welcomes with hostesses named for July.
Members of the Mt. Vernon Business and Professional Women's Club are asked to note that the picnic planned for this evening will be held indoors at the City Park shelter in case of rain. They should meet at six at Davis Drugs and then proceed to Ann Schmitt's home on Ashley Road.
The Sadie Robbins Circle of the First Baptist church will meet Tuesday June 13 at two p m to hold its regular gathering with members expected to attend.
Miss Hazel Ruth Albrecht and Robert L. Harris were married at the First Methodist church on Sunday morning June 4. The bride's father gave her in marriage. the groom serves in the Navy and will be reassigned to San Francisco. A reception followed at the bride's parents' home, with out of town guests from Peoria and Anderson, Indiana.
Mrs Sarah Jane Richards 88 fractured her left hip after a fall late yesterday at 1904 Corner Avenue. She was transported to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital and remained admitted today with hospital staff describing her condition as fairly good.
Dr Mifflin a 26 year old employee of McCoy and Wilson architectural firm suffered a fracture of her right ankle Sunday afternoon while on an outing. She was treated at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital.
Ada Mayberry aged 70 of 14th and North streets sprained an ankle Saturday afternoon as she alighted from a city bus at 12th and North streets. She received treatment at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital for the injury.
In the home of Mrs. Rose Griffith Lough at 1714 Broadway Mrs. Vona Danner will lead the devotional services Members are asked to bring their finished gifts to this meeting.
The Mt. Vernon Junior Chamber of Commerce will not hold a regular meeting this week due to the national convention in Chicago. Secretary Jim Trammell notes the cancellation.
Mt Vernon city park zoo welcomes two lion cubs born yesterday with the mother Hon caring for them. Supt. Frank Tittle says the cubs will be shown in a few weeks. Also new to the zoo are a baby deer and a baby mountain goat in pens north of the zoo.
Milton K. Grooms Jr son of Mr and Mrs Milton Grooms of 1714 North Street graduated from Southern Illinois University Sunday evening with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He majored in music with a history minor and joined two fraternities as a charter member. He was named vice president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and joined Kappa Alpha Psi on the executive board. He and his wife Mary plan masters work in education and Spanish respectively this summer.
Funeral services for Noah W. Nunley former Hamilton county resident will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at First Baptist Church McLeansboro conducted by Rev. W A Shoopman. Nunley owner of Nunley Drug Store Murphysboro died Saturday of pneumonia in St John’s Hospital St Louis. Survived by wife Anna Lockwood. Burial in I O O F cemetery.
Large Mt. Vernon families are urged to enter the Father of the Day contest sponsored by the King City Retailers. The dad with the largest family in the trading area will be named Father of the Day. Entries close Friday June 16 at 4 p.m. The winner receives prizes and becomes a guest of the retailers at festivities starting June 17. Judging is based on number of children and the accompanying letter.
Funeral services for Robert A. Koons, 77, were held at Myers Chapel at 3 30 p m with the Rev Cyrus Maulding officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Koons, brother of late Mayor John A Koons, died at his daughter Leota Moss's home in Mt. Vernon. A former city police officer, park superintendent, and street commissioner, he was born November 15, 1872 in Piedmont Missouri. survived by daughter Leota Moss, a grandson, two great granddaughters, and brother Joe Koons.
The United Veterans League is organizing a Military Order of the Purple Heart chapter to honor Clifford Ventress. Open to war veterans who have received the Purple Heart. charter applicant cost is $3.00. Applications available from Russell F. Kamper, Kamper Skelgas and Appliances, 114 N Tenth St, Mt. Vernon.
Paul Whitney Jr of Mt. Vernon earned a bachelor of science from Bradley University in the largest graduating class in the school's history. He is the son of Mr and Mrs P A Whitney Sr of 521 S 18th St. Whitney belonged to the Federation of Scholars Phi Sigma Pi Alpha Phi Omega and Rho Delta. Bradley awarded over 1,000 bachelors and 120 masters along with a single Doctor of Education degree.
George Hopper aged 48 from East St. Louis completed his 13th Mississippi swim yesterday. He entered at Eads bridge Illinois side and exited at Olive street, St. Louis, finishing in 10.44 minutes, short of his prior best of seven minutes.
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