Washingtons Ancestral Home Talk Highlights 1966 67 Theme
Devotions led by Chaplain Mrs. E P Hugill honored the memory of Mrs Mae Martin a longtime local member. Mrs Frank Gray of Harrisburg 7th Division Director urged forming a D A R chapter in Harrisburg as it seeks a charter. Regent Mrs Rosenberger announced the 1966 67 theme Be ye doers of the Word not heavens only. Miss Lillie Bristol spoke on George Washingtons ancestral home in England. Special music by Mary Susan Philp Mary Jane Norris and Susan Jane Fry. Hostesses served tea as guests included Mrs Gray and Miss Karen Groves with her mother Mrs Groves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Hugill
Mae Martin
Frank Gray
Harrisburg
7Th Division
D.A.R
Rosenberger
Society
Mary Susan Philp
Mary Jane Norris
Susan Jane Fry
Waltonville School
Lillie Bristol
George Washington
England
Marie Anderson
Naomi Bogan
Joseph Bellah
Dorothy Woodworth
Grayith
Karen Groves
Groves
Alva Highsmith
Grace Borah
Joel Pace Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lenna Smith
Lorraine Smith
Bryan Dycus
Frank Feltmeier
Frank G. Gray
L. F. Murphy
Curtis Williams
Grover Bond
Aubrey Watson
Socials note covers weddings and anniversaries in Dahlgren area
Socials column recalls the wed ding of Miss Vickie Chase and David Ellingsworth in Dahlgren last Saturday with Dr Edythe Hafl and Miss Edna Siegerson traveling home to Omaha. It lists visitors for a Golden Wedding open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Pearl Hutchison with numerous relatives from Wisconsin Texas Illinois Rhode Island and California attending. Also notes birthday greetings to Mrs Lovey Rutherford and Gayle Curtis and a June birthday dinner in Waltonville with many locals. The DeMolay installation for Joyce is described with officers and guests and a reception hosted with yellow green white decor and benediction by Rev Don Crocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edythe Hafl
Edna Siegerson
Omaha
Nebraska
Vickie Chase
David Alan Ellingsworth
Dahlgren
Sue Dirks
Elgin
Kay Webb
Pearl Hutchison
H. A. Puschin
Nayatt Point
West Barrington
Rhode Island
Durward Hutchison
Malcolm Ray Hutchison
Kenosha
Wis
Ronald Meline
Charles Meline
Rockford
Emil Olin
Bradenton
Fla
Freeman Spurlock
Richardson
Tex
Helen Morris
Port Arthur
Olen I. Hutchison
Lagoona Beach
Calif
Prentice Hawkins
Diane
Dix
Stella Warner
Bluford
Thomas Mossberger
Ray Morgan
William Keller, Jr
Centralia
Kerr Patterson
DuQuoin
Lovey Rutherford
Charles Becker
Huntsville
Billy Rutherford
Joliet
Charles Wayne Rutherford
Orlen
Ind
Violet Martin
Paragould
Ark
Birthday dinner honors Pilper family in Nashville gathering
A birthday dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Pilper home in Nashville last Sunday in honor of a birthday. Attendees included Henry Sensel, Alberta Sensel, Roy Coulins and son, Belmond Filper, Fred Doelling, Roland Doelling and their children, Emma Pilper, and Alvina Schlueter. Mrs. Maggie Paine, 76, noted by granddaughter Mrs. George Bruggen, received cheerful birthday wishes. A card and calls poured in for Sally Knowles after her birthday announcement, with many visitors and gifts reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Pilper
Nashville
Henry Sensel
Alberta Sensel
St. Louis
Roy Coulins
Ashley
Belmond Filper
Fred Doelling
Roland Doelling
Emma Pilper
Alvina Schlueter
Maggie Paine
Cherry
George Bruggen
Sally
Asa Knowles
Bonnie
Community notices from Mt. Vernon and surrounding towns
Local residents report business trips shopping and hospital notices with several individuals visiting Mt. Vernon or the King City area. Names include Ivan Gersbacher Joyce Birkner George Harvey Imogene Wilson Joyce Harper Scott Kowalski and others as they transact business and send greetings. note on meridians at the poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Gersbacher
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Joyce Birkner
McLeansborn
Mt. Vernon
George Harvey
Joyce Harper and Son
Scott
Bonnie
King City
Imogene Wilson
Bruford
Frank Kelly
Opdyke
Herschel Higgenbotham
Iuka
J.D. Hirons
Waltonville
Joseph Kowalski
Schel
Scotch Foursome at Indian Hills Golf Course Winners Named
Thirty one couples played in the Scotch Foursome at Indian Hills Golf Course Tuesday evening. John and Lou Koons won low gross while Merle and Faye Rightnowar took Bingle, bangle, ban gle. Scott and Fran Gill had most consecutive bogeys and Gene and Louise Crawford had most odd number holes. A pot luck followed with a birthday surprise for Tom Puckett. Next Tuesday’s tee off is 5 30 P M. Legion Auxiliary meeting tonight at 7 30 at Legion hall. new officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Hills Golf Course
John
Lou Koons
Low Gross
Merle
Faye Rightnowar
Bingle
Scott
Fran Gill
Gene
Louise Crawford
B. J. Cherry
Lois Ohley
Tom Puckett
Community group notices from June meetings in Mt. Vernon area
Ann Clark Circle met June 14 at Park Avenue Baptist Church with five members present Rae Ellen Derry welcomed as new member Gini Fitts presided prayer calendar read by Janet York Marian Whitlock offered prayer Thelma Braddy narrated program My Family Witnessing Janet York announced prayer meeting June 23 at Thelma Braddy's home Next meeting July 11 at Mt Vernon city park King City TOPS Club met with five members reported 13 1/2 pounds lost Brenda Culli prize winner Mary Johnson cash award to winner Recreation Center meeting venue low calorie fruit required or fine Jefferson County Historical Society met at Masonic Hall Dix June 14 dinner served 47 attendees plans for Illinois sesqui centennial Mt Vernon Public Library coordinator Priest presided Pioneer Association Centennial Committee reports Mt Vernon Newcomers Club to meet June 21 at L and N Cafe 15 members 244 2700 W S C S met June 12 at West Salem Methodist Church 15 members four guests 19 sick calls VBS to begin June 20 panel discussion 1966 67 officers installed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Clark
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Rae Ellen Derry
Gini Fitts
Janet York
Marian Whitlock
Thelma Braddy
Mt. Vernon City Park
King City T.O.P.S. Club
Brenda Culli
Mary Johnson
Jefferson County Historical Society
Masonic Hall
Dix
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Earl Hanes
Illinois
Mt. Vernon
Pioneer Association of
Jefferson County
Pioneer Association
Paul Rollinson
Mildred Lacey
Woodlawn
J. Lester Buford
A.G. Packwood
Nelson Cummins
Woman's Society of Christian Service
West Salem Methodist Church
Methodist Children’s Home Auxiliary
W.S.C.S
Gale Knox
Abrah’s Abby Advice On Marriage And Privacy
Dear Abby column explores a middle aged couple with money issues and commitment fears. A wife questions death provisions and a husband resents the inquiry while Abby advises clarity and legal check if needed. The page also covers ex marriage etiquette curlers in public and a light reader letter about honesty and social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just
Abby
Meeting Hosts Named By Sowers and Guests
Sowers Mrs. Paul Gardner and Mrs. Harold Frakes were noted attendees with hostesses Gladys Ward and Mrs. Duff Danner presiding at the meeting.
Happy Homemakers Meeting Monday in Bluford
The Happy Homemakers unit of the Namemakers Extension Association will meet Monday morning June 20 at nine in the home of Mrs Katherine Clark in Bluford. The session ends at noon to allow all Jefferson County officers to attend a later Epworth Methodist church meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Homemakers
Namemakers’extension Association
Katherine Clark
Bluford
Jefferson County
Epworth Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
JO Beasley
Mt. Vernon Federated Civic Club
Fest
Mary Louise Moore
Lucille Ellis
Mary Swingle
Ferne Rude
Audrey Porter
Eve Reid
Betty Alf
Mary Reininger
Robert Nassauer
Secetary
Jil Young
Hilliard-Myers
Othe
Gayle Curtis
Charles Curtis
Rhonda Brown
Denon Bowen
James Knobe
Greg Gruchy
Brenda Lee Edmonds
Scott Braden
Orland Dees
Mr. Nees
James D
Charles Dees
David Jones
Sharlene Tate
Janet Harp
Marshall
Peggy Yates
Nancy Jarrell
Becky Fields
Joyce
St. Albans
Order of DeMolay
George Tindle
Tony Eckert
Duane Arnold
George Rainey
Steve Allen
Bob Reynolds
Mary Ann Setzekorn
Lisa Logan
Phyllis Bryant
Don Crocker
First Methodist Church
Joyce Thomas
Mt. Vernon Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Kathy Taylor
Penny Dycus
Cindy Mezo
Nature
Nancy Krueger
Brenda Jester
Service
Peggy Porter
Fidelity
Paula Dycus
Outer Observer
Kathy Sammons
Love
Camilla Harlow
Chaplain
Debbie Herbert
Faith
Melissa Harlow
Brenda Greenberg
Hope
Melody Warren
Judy Porter
Annelle Bullock
Sue Blades
Pat Harp
Masonic Temple
Childen
Ler
Hosie Wilson
Hollis Tate
Belle Rive
Nona Eller
Keith Eater
Normal Audt
Uligpolis
Irvin Super
Kell
W.H. Carroll
Roger Williams
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
T.O.P.S. Club
Historical Society
Newcomers Club
Newcomers’ Club
L. and N
Neill Clungston
Leroy Dude
Paul Wielt
Ruth
Abigail van Buren
J. B
Annabelle
Los Angeles
Cal
Madelyn Carol Elliston
Russell Elliston
Madelyn Carol
Olen W. Eubanks
Clyde Eubanks
Lesser
Gil Wood
Lynn Caruthers
Elmer Snodsmith
John Alford
Bob Pullis
George Heidenreich
John Manion
ST. Mary's Parochial School
James P. Burke
Kenneth DiPrimo
Eugene Schuster
Michael McGuckin
Edward Ronat
Thomas Evan
Stephen Brownless
Dennis Sapper
Leff
Stephanie Andrews
Janice Audt
Susan McCullough
Maria Lesney
Carol Kraft
Laura Legrand
Catherine Morris
Joyce Jones
Anna Brownfield
Jean Ann Piper
Mary Fabian
Catherine Henneberry
Delo
Happy Homemakers Meeting
Gene and
Ruth Clark
Clark Jewelers
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
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