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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1968

Page

4

Socially Yours Held Parties For Visiting Guests

Mrs. Martha Stephens hosted in honor of Mrs. Gennie Bufkin of Miami and Mrs. Madge Owens of Kansas City with red and white rose table décor. Guests included Virginia Bufkin, Carolina West, Genevieve Summers, Ruth Walker, Velma Newby and others. Nearby, Mt. Vernon attendees joined the Kay Minor James C Ellis wedding in Murray Kentucky. Later notices list ages for local residents and Ward reunion attendees across multiple states.

Martha Stephens South 18Th Street Gennie Bufkin Miami Fla Madge Owens Kansas City Ima van Horn Dexter Kelley Virginia Bufkin Carolina West Genevieve Summers Ruth Walker Velma Newby O- OO -Othose Mark Benton Birdie Webb Hickory Grove Manor Mildred van Dyke

Flag Day ceremony at Rend Lake College honors DAR

The Joel Pace Chapter DAR presented a US flag flown over the Capitol to Rend Lake Junior College during the Flag Day Breakfast on June 8. Dr. James Snyder received the flag from Mrs. Roy B. Maswell. Congressman Kenneth Gray arranged the flag. Eleanor Hodge spoke on the Flag origins and symbolism Old Glory. DAR members, guests, and high school Good Citizens attended, with officers installed for the coming year. A memorial for charter member Mrs. Alice Cummings and Mrs. John Russell Mitchell was held, and a 1818 flag with 21 stars was displayed alongside the Illinois Sesquicentennial flag.

Hilliard-Myers Roy B. Maxwell Joel Pace DAR James Snyder Rend Lake Junior College United States of America Daughters of the American Revolution Roy B. Maswell Bend Lake Junior College Kenneth Gray West Frankfort Eleanor Hodge Merritt Philp Eugene 8B Epperson Good Citizens DAR Good Citizens Susan Genvo Walterville Community Unit No John Gnevo Kathy Grob Lesser Unit Community School Goldie Grob Virginia Skinner Benton Consolidated High School Vane Skinner Kate Back Webber Township High School Bluford Pearl Back Debbie Pullis Mt. Vernon Township High School Robert L. Pullis Aubrey Watson Mt. Vernon N. Ressell Kell Seyner National Society E. P. Hugill Alice Cummings John Russell Mitchell Frank Feltmeier J. E. Hancock Lorraine Smith Bryan Dycus Lenna Smith L. F. Murphy Nell Kell James M. Snyder Harold Howard Margaret Ann Cummings Doris Cummings Bryan Epperson Naomi Bogan Marie Anderson Mabel Pavey Anson Smith

Comb Out Tangles For Smoother Hair Care

A hair care tip advises using a wide toothed comb to smooth tangles while the hair is still lubricated by shampoo lather. After detangling, proceed to a thorough rinse for best results.

Dear Abby column and Champaign wedding notice

A Dear Abby column covers ethical billing after a failed operation and personal woes about a man supporting another woman, while a Champaign wedding announces Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ottum married at First Christian church with details on family, residence, and wedding party.

Abby June

Personal notes from Carmi and surrounding towns

Mrs. O. B. Hoffman of Carmi traveled to the King City yesterday. Kathy Devoy of McLeansboro spent Thursday in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Wilbur Haley of Bluford visited in the King City yesterday. Betty Van Winkle of McLeansboro was in Mt. Vernon Thursday. Mary Schindelar of Ashley was a Mt. Vernon visitor Thursday.

O. B. Hoffman Carmi King City Kathy Devoy McLeansboro Mt. Vernon Wilbur Haley Bluford Betty van Winkle Mary Schindelar Ashley

Rangeretts 4 H Club Holds Third Meeting

The Rangeretts 4 H Club met at Pam Stewart’s home on June 10 with 12 members and one guest. Laura Lee Stewart demonstrated, while Brenda Brooksher, Barbara Brooksher, Terri Dare, Patty Eater, Nancy Wilson, and Genese Bean spoke. A follow up meeting was set for June 17 at 1 30 p.m.

Rangeretts Rangeretts 4 H Club Pam Stewart Laura Lee Stewart Brenda Brooksher Barbara Brooksher Terri Dare Patty Eater Nancy Wilson Genese Bean

Nurse Scholarship Awarded to Mary Dawn Bruce

Mary Dawn Bruce of Effingham has been awarded a Nurses Training Scholarship of Effingham County. She enrolled at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Urbana. Attending her Mt Vernon and Bluford high school graduations were Mr and Mrs Fred Shelton and Mr and Mrs Ernest Bell and Mrs Ralph Huff.

Fred L. Summers Benton Ranelle Roger Hubele Herbert Hubele Carmi SSU University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service Jefferson County Mt. Vernon Hubele University of Illinois Purdue University Mary Dawn Bruce Noda K. Bruce Effingham Effingham County Miss Bruce Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Urbana Fred Shelton Bluford Ernest Bell Ralph Huff

Mt Vernon Students Among 239 Receive Millikin Degrees

Three Mt. Vernon residents were among 239 graduates Sunday June 2 at Millikin University. Billy Dethrow of 534 South 25th Street earned a Bachelor of Music. Natalie Harlow received a Bachelor of Music. Natalie Harlow daughter of Ruth Harlow at 1819 Pace Avenue earned a Bachelor of Arts. Mary Nelle Krause daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George W. Waters at 1615 Isabella earned a Bachelor of Science.

Mt. Vernon Millikin University Billy Dethrow South 25Th Street William R. Dethrow Natalie Harlow Ruth Harlow Pace Avenue Mary Nelle Krause Isabella George W. Waters

Abbey of Mont St. Michel Stands on Normandy Coast Islet

The abbey of Mont St. Michel sits on a rocky islet off the Normandy coast, forming a historic medival religious site and fortress.

The Abbey of Mont St. Michel Islet Off Coast of Normandy

Rehearsal Dinner Honors Pierce Beckham Wedding

A rehearsal dinner was held Thursday at the Bruford home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pierce for Gary Wayne Pierce and Paula Sue Beckham married Saturday at eight o'clock at Elks Prairie Christian Church in Nason. Caterers Mrs. Howard Flack and Mrs. Earl Myers served, with guests from Nason Bluford Texico Dareville Keenes Benton and Mt. Vernon attending. A bachelor dinner party followed in Carbondale.

Glenn Pierce Bruford Gary Wayne Pierce Paula Sue Beckham Elks Prairie Christian Church Nason Howard Flack Mt. Vernon Earl Myers Téxico Bluford Texico Dareville Keenes Benton Carbondale

SIU Dean’s List Honors Sheryl Martin on Spring Quarter

Sheryl Martin of No 6 Westwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Martin earns a place on the SIU deans list for the spring quarter. She posts a 4.3 grade point on a 5.0 scale.

Sheryl, Martin Ben Martin Westwood SIU Sheryl

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