Rosalie Hofer and Steven Elbert Wed in South Hickory Hill Church
Miss Rosalie Hofer and Steven John Elbert married in a Wednesday evening ceremony at South Hickory Hill Christian church officiated by Reverend Gene Fox. The couple, both of the city, are joined by families from Milwaukee and local households, with a reception in the church parlor and out of town guests from Ohio Oregon and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Hofer
Steven John Elbert
South Hickory Hill Christian Church
Gene Fox
James H. Hofer
Armin A. Elbert
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Shirley M. Hawkins
Linda Baker
Janice E. Hofer
Charlies Elbert
Cleveland
Ohio
David Hofer
Arthur Hofer
Bill Schmitz
Mark Elbert
Sherry McKay
Shirley Hawkins
Nurse Director Appointed at University Health Center
Mrs. Margaret Wheeler named Director of Nurses for University of Illinois Health Center and McKinley Hospital after Civil Service action. Wheeler brings 20 years as nursing education director, served in Army Nurse Corps from 1945 to 1962, with postings in India, the Philippines, and Tokyo. She holds an MA from Columbia and a BS in nursing education from Incarnate Word College. She is active in nursing associations and leads nursing teams at the two facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Mlinois
McKinley Hospital
University Civil Service System
Margaret Wheeler
Freeport
Memorial Hospital
G. W. Hughes
Wallonville
The
Health Service
MehKinley Hospital
Eiht
Wheeler
Columbia University
Incarnate Word
Army Nurse Corps
India
Philippine Islands
Tokyo
Southern Ulingis University
American Nurses Association
National League For Nursing
Northern Illinois League For Nursing
Browns Suffer Just Eight Sacks All Season in 1959
The Cleveland Browns endured only eight sacks across the entire 1959 season, a remarkable display of protection for quarterback play and stability on offense. This low sack tally highlights the unit's consistency and the line's effectiveness behind a strong passing game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Browns
Polly's Pointers Readers Solve Household Dilemmas In Polly's Problems
A column of reader questions and responses covers separating a two piece glass coffee maker, elastic beading for waistlines, using plastic dishpans for organization, removing stains from cement steps, mending with a makeshift vise, and child safety concerns. The answers offer practical, era-specific tips and cautions about supervision and everyday hacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Abigails 'Dear Abby' warns about dieting cruelties
In a column, Abby dispenses practical advice on social dieting cruelty and entertaining with dieters. A reader fears hosting harms than tasting baking. Abby urges grace, diet wafers, and inclusive hosting to spare dieters from judgment.
Mt Vernon residents and visitors conduct regional business
A list of Mt Vernon area residents and guests from Benton, Centralia, Dix, and surrounding towns engaged in business, shopping, or hospital visits in Mt Vernon, St Louis, King City, and nearby locales yesterday and Thursday. Notable mentions include Roy C. Greene, the Reverend E C Michels, Gary Warnock, Paul Issiaces, Cecil W Newcomb, Ann Kehrer, A H Mikkin, Ruth Rollinson, Pat Sanders, B F Schierbeaum, Ronald Bevis, Alice Tivin, J H Norris, Dan Parks, Carol Seiler, and Mae Nadolski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Greene
Route Seven
Mt. Vernon
Wohl
Barnes
Woodlawn
King City
A.H. Mikkin
Centralia
Ruth Rollinson
Kell
Pat Sanders
Dix
B.F. Schierbeaum
Bluford
Ronald Bevis
Inn
Alice Tivin
Bonnie
JH. Norris
Waltonville
Dan Parks
Bruford
Carol Seiler
Lesser
Ed Crippen
Benton
Mae Nadolski
Keep babies safe by never leaving them unattended
A collection of practical motherly warnings urges constant supervision. It notes many accidents come from parental neglect and advises keeping children nearby, removing hazards under sinks, and not leaving them with chores. Practical tips include watching naps and arranging care when outdoors.
Teens hair trends and a Bluford wedding discuss youth and nuptials
A 78 year old psychiatrist predicts long hair for boys and feminine cuts for girls will fade in five years, urging parents to influence teens now. The report then details the June 9 wedding of Miss LaQuita Richardson and Jack L Bigley at Bluford Church of God, with gown details, attendants, and future plans in Evansville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaQuita Richarson
Glenn Richardson
Bluford
Jack L. Bigley
Merle Bigley
Route Seven
Mt. Vernon
Church of God
Loy Shaw
Sabrina
Washington party fuels fashion debate on see through dress
A Washington party sees a transparent lace gown worn with a body stocking sparking reaction from a State Department officer's wife and her husband. The piece argues fashion authority rests with designers and peer acceptance, noting how husbands capitulate to trends and how schools and workplaces face similar pressures.
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Washington
State Department
New York
Anniversary Gift Prompted Mink Coat Question
A wife teases her husband at their anniversary by asking if the mink coat is genuine. He wittily replies that if it isn’t, he’s out 25 dollars, implying a fake. The brief exchange blends affection with a sharp punchline.
Oversleeping Won't Make Dreams Come True
A concise aphorism notes that reliance on sleep delays or prevents pursuing goals. It argues action and discipline beat passive rest in realizing ambitions. The message emphasizes personal responsibility, time management, and consistent effort as path to success.
Earl Highsmith Receives Degree and Summer Study Plans
Earl D. Highsmith earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, majoring in mathematics with a history minor. He held leadership roles in Pi Mu Epsilon and Kappa Delta Pi and served as president of the Egyptian Chapter of the Student Education Association while a research aid for Dr. John Casey. He is the son of Kenneth E. Highsmith of Route 7 and has a fellowship to attend graduate school. Patsy McMullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C F E McMullen of 815 North Mt, begins a summer course at Patricia Stevens Finishing School in Kansas City studying speed reading and baton twirling, and will be a Mt. Vernon High School senior working with the Majorettes. Patsy is sister to David McMullen, an accountant with Arthur Andersen Co in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy McMullen
C. FE. McMullen
North Mth
Patricia Stevens
Kansas City
Mt. Vernon High School
Patsy
David McMullen
Arthur Anderson Co
Earl D. Highsmith
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Pi-Mu-Epsilon
Kappa Delta Pi
Student Education Association
John Casey
Kenneth E. Highsmith
Southern Illinois University
Dessie Williams Receives Fifty Year R n A Honor
Mrs. Dessie Williams of Ashley was presented with a gift and pin in honor of her fifty year membership in the Royal Neighbors of America. The ceremony was conducted by Mrs. Delores Phelps at Cyrene Camp 4517 in Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Williams
Ashley
Royal Neighbors of America
Delores Phelps
Oracle
Goodwill Truck To VisitMt Vernon June 23
The Goodwill Industries silver and yellow truck will visit Mt Vernon on June 23 to collect used clothing shoes and small household items. Contributions aid training rehabilitation and sheltered employment for handicapped men and women with mailed reminder cards and a call for easily visible donations.
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Goodwill Industries
Mt. Vernon
Goodwill
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Epost
Member Federal Deposit
Ins. Corp
Federal Reserve
Mt. Vernon, Ill
la Jolla
California
Dr Pepper
Mt. Vernon Community College
Charles Elbert
Anna Foss
Salem
Oregon
Dale Sulcer
Springfield
Hilliard-Myers
San Antonio
Tex
Grant Hospital
Chicago
Capt
Advarthers Lachange Inc
Millers’ Auto Insurance
W. W. Colvin
B.S
Millers’ Mutual OF Illinois
Cotter
Polly Cramer
Asen
Ruby
Pauline
Dorothy
Wendell Warren
Pace
Warrens
Carol Capps
Linda Scrivner
Decatur
Melody Warren
Mary Jane Studio
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Hia
United States
Greenwich
Los Angeles
Cal
Anna
Ruth Millett
la Donna Lane
Blueford
Ann Paey
Duane Ellis
Bigly
Webber Township High School
Mrs Jack L. Bigley
Earl Highsmith
Atsumi Ikeno
Japan
Mari Katayama
Atsumi
Miami
Beach
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