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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

4

Real Springs farmer a nudist for 31 years

Marion, IL June 14 A 68 year old farmer R A Donelson lives two miles from Creal Springs and has worn no clothing for 31 years since overheating while plowing. He wears shoes overalls and a shirt when he goes to town. He says naked living improves his health and keeps him physically fit. He greets visitors at his home and resents nosy intrusions while supplementing his routine with hot baths for rheumatism.

Marion R. A. Donelson Creal Springs Donelson

Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad Promises Relief

Eye care advertisement touts Lavoptik as a soothing solution for tired eyes. Claims 30 years of success and praises from thousands, with a money back guarantee and an included eye cup. Available at all druggists.

Eight-List of Kinfolk Visit Various Families Over Weekend

John D Knight Bud Wampler and family of St Louis visited Pinkston home over weekend. Fred Shafer Sylvia Johnson visited Jacksonville Friday. Youngblood reunion held at Mt Vernon park with relatives from Keenes Blu ford Evansville IN and Mr Vernon. Marshall Johnson visited Brownstown Seymour IN over weekend. Melza Fox and kin visited Clifford Johnson Orchardville Lowell Fox near New Zion Sunday. Bobby Ellis visiting Clyde Ellis Vern Ellis Jack Bigely in Peoria. Speedy Johnson visited Lonnie Garrison near Shields. Willis Keele family Blu ford visited Jep Shields home Sunday. Nine cousins together for first time in three years. J D Michael funeral attended in Myers Chapel. Gale Pierce visited Earl Wilson Cen tralia Sunday. Fazekas attended uncle’s funeral in St Louis. Ramona Maryin Greenwalt visited Verla Maxey in Oklahoma. Willie Knight Mildred Bruce and kids of RochellE visited. Jess Davis and family Dahlgren visited Aunt Gussie Johnson Sunday. Floyd Johnson dinner with Ed Donoho. Jesse McConnaughay Chris Donoho and family of Dixon visited Ed Nora Donoho over weekend.

John D. Knight Bud Wampler St. Louis Pinkston Fred Shafer Sylvia Johnson Jacksonville Mildred Shafer Youngblood Mt. Vernon Park Keenes Bluford Evansville Ind Vernon Marshall Johnson Brownstown Seymour Melza Fox Kenneth Osborne Charleston Clifford Johnson Orchardville Lowell Fox New Zion Bobby Ellis Clyde Ellis Carmi Ill Vern Ellis Jack Bigely Peoria Speedy Johnson Lonnie Garrison Shields Willis Keele Jep Shields Champ Clarke Marion B. F. McConnaughhay M. E. Bigely Bonnie Bill Ellis Emery Youngblood Frankie Ward Betty Wilson Barbara J. D. Michael Myers Chapel Michael Gale Pierce Earl Wilson Centralia Joe Fa Mildred Bruce Rocchelle Jess Davis Dahlgren Gussie Johnson Floyd Johnson Ed Donoho Jesse McConnaughay Chris Donoho Dixon Nora Donoho

Lend-Lease Bill Signed and Terminated in World War II

President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Lend-Lease Bill on March 11, 1941, extending aid to allies during World War II. President Harry Truman terminated the program on August 22, 1945, marking its end.

Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman

Nevada Holds Largest Unsurveyed Public Land Area

The state of Nevada possesses the greatest extent of unsurveyed public land in the United States, highlighting ongoing land management and surveying challenges.

Nevada State The Union

Three Cars Damaged In Collision On 11th Street

A collision yesterday afternoon on 11th street near Main damaged three cars. A 19549 Jeep station wagon driven by Melba Jean Carr collided with a 1919 model car driven by Byron Rucker, pushing the station wagon into a parked car owned by Dr. R. H. Whitaker. No injuries reported.

11Th Street Main Melba Jean Carr Byron Rucker R. H. Whitaker

Piles Get Relief Now from Petersons Ointment

Millions suffer with piles in four years find relief via Petersons Ointment. The cooling soothing astrin gent formula ends itching and smarting and helps sleep. Available 40c and 70c. sold by all druggists with money back promise.

Peterson

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