Local Residents Visit and Travel Notes Across States
A long list of visitors and travelers from Mt. Vernon and surrounding towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Carl V. Ore and son Bobby of Harvey Illinois visiting Clara B. Webb. Noel Smith and children from Tucson. Tom Ingram from Great Lakes. Dale Mattix and Verne Mattix families in Mt. Vernon. Violet Lou Bryant from Keenes. Mrs. Alec Adams and daughter from Bonnie. Dora Ann Johnson of McLeansboro visiting her daughter. Helen Ranson of McLeansboro in Mt. Vernon. Helen Mitchell of Ashley. W. O. Sharp family planning a Springfield trip. Jack Koon family in Thompsonville. Beatrice Johnson from Thompsonville in Mt. Vernon. Mabel Koons of Corona California returning to Mt. Vernon. Eric Dammon and son from Chicago. John Carter and others from Fairfield. Miss Mary Ann Scholz returning from Chicago with sister-in-law Gus Scholz. Claude Rainey and Ruth Rainey weekend in Decatur. Norman Murphy departing for Holland Michigan and Cincinnati. Ola Harris and family attending graduation in Centralia. George Hetler and sons from Chicago visiting relatives. Earl Quinn of West Frankfort visiting family. Irvin Hartley and children from Ontario California visiting. Lola Booth leaving for special summer school at Ypsilanti Michigan. O. W. Harkrider, Gene Luntz, Steve Rose of St. Louis. Paul Barker of Dareville hospitalized in Centralia. Silas Allen of Carbondale spending weekend here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl V. Ore
Bobby
Harvey, Ill
Clara B. Webb
Noel Smith
Roger
Jane Ellen
Tucson
Ariz
Tom Ingram
Great Lakes
Dale Mattix
Sarasota
Fla
Verne Mattix
Gene
Doug
Lyle Ingram
Violet Lou Bryant
Keenes
Mt. Vernon
Alec Adams
Bonnie
Vernon
Dora Ann Johnson
McLeansboro
Tommy Taylor
Helen Ranson
Helen Mitchell
Ashley
W. O. Sharp
Springfield
A. L. Blackburn
John Frehswater
Fairfield
Mary Ann Scholz
Chicago
Gus Scholz
Claude Rainey
Ruth Rainey
Decatur
Everett Rainey
Norman Murphy
Holland
Mich
Chi] CaZo
Ola Harris
Loretta
Dean
Wilma Fitts
Myrtle Shields
Marilyn McMillan
Centralia
Centralia High School
Harris
Billy Gilman
George Hetler
Cherry
Ypsalenti
O. W. Harkrider
Gene Luntz
Steve Rose
St. Louis
Paul Barker
Dareville
St. Mary's Hospital
Silas Allen
Carbondale
Frances Logan Weds Merret Sanders in Louisville Illinois
Frances Logan and Merret Sanders wed in a double ring ceremony at Louisville Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Oakley Miller. The couple, graduates of the University of Illinois, received at the bride's home and departed for a wedding trip through the East with attendants including Leona Sanders and Morris Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Logan
Louisville
Frances
Merret Sanders
Ray Sanders
Keenes
Ill
Louisville Methodist Church
Oakley Miller
Sims
Esther Moore
Joanna Brenner
Cissna Park
Leona Sanders
St. Louis
Morris Sanders
Peoria
Raymond Hahn
A Louis
Joe Ryker
Moline
Mrs. Sanders
University of Illinois
D A R Flag Day Breakfast installs new officers
D A R Joel Pace Chapter held Flag Day Breakfast at Robbs Coffee Shop and installed officers for the coming year. Regent Mrs. Lester Starr presided. new officers include E P Hugill, Luzy Hawkins, David Ames, Harry Heidler, Val Richardson, Howard Downey, Grover Bond, Dorothy Woodworth, Roy Maxwell, and Fred Carden. Guests from Mt Vernon and Christopher, Ill. attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.A.R
Joel Pace
Daughters of the American Revolution
Robb
Lester Starr
Everett Phillips
E. P. Hugill
Luzy Hawkins
David Ames
Harry Heidler
Val Richardson
Howard Downey
Grover Bond
Dorothy Woodworth
Roy Maxwell
Fred Carden
Frances Drennan
Etta Clark
Lettie Bristol
Clay Hoskins
Mt. Vernon
W. W. Hoskins
Springfield
Rogers
Christopher
Ill
Clark
Worth Lacey
Naomi Bogan
One-Legged Man Loses Arm in Crash Near Clinton
Van Gene Lee of Decatur 35 year old World War II amputee lost an arm in a collision on route 10 near Clinton. Lee who had previously lost a leg in the war, was seriously injured when his car collided with a trailer truck whose driver did not stop. He was taken to John Warner Hospital in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Associated Press
Clinton
van Gene Lee
Decatur
Lee
Here
John Warner
Births of a daughter for the Bullocks at Christian Welfare Hospital
Mr and Mrs Marion H Bullock of 2319 Casey Avenue welcomed a daughter named Anlle Dee born at 6 45 pm yesterday at Christian Welfare Hospital East St Louis. The baby weighed six pounds five ounces and is reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion H. Bullock
Casey Avenue
Christian Welfare
Marriage Licenses Granted in Mt Vernon and Nearby
Lawrence Poston and Loretta Somers of Mt Vernon. Marvin Davis and Patricia Quinn of Mt Vernon. Raymond Oliver and Jane Golli her of Springerton. Fred Vallone and Velma Wilson of Mt Vernon. Elza Sullivan of Fairfield and Marcha Bailey of St Louis. John Riley of Kell and Ruth McCrary of Dix. Vershel Shaw of Keenes and Ruby Haile of Bluford received licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Edward Poston
Loretta Maxine Somers
RFD 4
Mt. Vernon
Marvin Eugene Davis
Patricia Anne Quinn
Raymond Oliver
Jane Golliher
Springerton
Fred F. Vallone
Velma Jamnita Wilson
Elza Sullivan
Fairfield
Marcha Bailey
St. Louis
John Carl Riley
Kell
Ruth Pansy McCrary
Dix
Vershel A. Shaw
Fight Cancer Drive in Honor of Mrs DeWitt
Friends of Vada DeWitt the story teller donate in her name to the cancer control fund instead of flowers. An informal group began collecting funds for cancer control yesterday. Mrs DeWitt’s funeral is set for 2 PM today at Myers Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vada DeWitt
Cancer Control Fund
Thomas Bartholomew Installed Emminent Commander Patton Commandery No. 69
Thomas Bartholomew was elected and installed Emminent Commander of Patton Commandery No. 69, Knights Templar, at a stated meeting this week. Officers elected included Harold Hathaway Generalissimo, Glenn Collens Captain General, Cecil N. Levin Treasurer, Glenn E. Cole Recorder, John Page Senior Warden, Oscar Stockton Warden, Clarence DeWitt Prelate, Everett Talbott Sword Bearer, William B. Myers Jr Color Bearer, Roy Birkheimer Standard, William Majors Warden, Benjamin Roeder Sentinel, George Ogletree Henry Kent and Charles Andy Maynor Guards. Installing officers were J. Cyril Begg, Lawrence O. Tate, and Willis G. Williford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bartholomew
Patton
Knights Templar
Harold Hathaway
Glenn Collens
Cecil N. Levin
Glenn E. Cole
John Page
Oscar Stockton
Clarence DeWitt
Everett Talbott
William B. Myers, Jr
Roy Birkheimer
William Majors
Benjamin Roeder
Sentinel
George Ogletree
Henry Kent
Charles Andy Maynor
J. Cyril Begg
Patton Commandery
Lawrence O. Tate
Marshalls
Willis G. Williford
Anna Williams Dies at Age 66
Anna Williams dies at 8:00 a m at her home 309 S Eighth street She was 56 years one month and 29 days old Funeral plans were incomplete and the body was taken to Pulley Funeral Home She was born April 19 1883 in West Virginia and affiliated with Mt Zion church Keenes She is survived by husband Louis three sons Annison Culman Alabama John Elsomore Calif and Charles stationed with the U S Army in San Angelo Texas three daughters Vera Russell Bluford Sarah Williams Evansville Ind and Bennett Wells Mt Vernon one sister Bertha Cook Onyx Calif and 12 grandchildren Son and daughter preceded her in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna French Williams
S. Eighth Street
Divorce suit seeks relief on cruelty charge
Jennie Valeria Jared files for divorce from William Allen Jared in circuit court alleging cruelty and habitual drunkenness. Married October 15 1927 they separated May 28 1949. Attorney John A Kirk represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Valeria Jared
William Allen Jared
John A. Kirk
400 Books Gifted to Mt V Hospital by former patient
William Purcell, a former patient, donated 400 books to Good Samaritan Hospital for patients and staff. Mother Aloysia acknowledged the gift, noting the contribution supports the hospital’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt.v. Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Aloysia
William Purcell
Bethel Busy Bee 4-H Club to Meet at Mrs. Ramsey Home
The Bethel Busy Bee 4-H club convenes at Mrs. Mammie Ramsey’s home on Monday June 20 at 7 30. Delegates for summer camp will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Club
Bethel Busy Bee 4-H
Mammie Ramsey
Ward and Bluford Women Meet for Lessons and Service
Mrs H Barker Rosa Pinkston and Mrs Hubert Rogers attended a ward meeting where next month’s lesson on buffet meals and garnishes was presented by Mrs Amy McGinley and Mrs Sarah McConnaugay. A buffet luncheon and a prize for Mrs Doris Pierce followed. Bluford United Brethren church Women’s Society of World Service held a Thursday gathering with missionary talk on foreign youth, led by Mrs C W Martin. Rev C W Martin closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Culli
Epworth Methodist Church
Linnie Highsmith
Hallie Todd
Methodist Woman
Rebecca Phillips
Mable Yandel
Pauline Maerker
Eva McCauley
Kate Blackard
Opal Anderson
McCauley
Lois May Culli
Bluford Society
Women's Society of World Service
Bluford United Brethren Church
C. W. Martin
Ralph Rise
H. L. Peak
Russell
Red Bird
Pendleton
Ind
Mt Vernon Rehearsals Start Next Week For Band And Orchestra
Mt Vernon junior high and grade school musicians begin eight weeks of summer rehearsals. The junior high orchestra meets 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 21. Grade school string players practice 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, starting June 22. All sessions in the junior high cafeteria. Band rehearsals occur Mondays with advanced band at 9:00 a.m. and beginners at 10:30 a.m. part of Mt Vernon summer recreation in which students are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Bonifield Truck Line suit over Mt Vernon crash
Owners of Bonifield Truck Lines filed a circuit court suit for 2500 against John Boswell Jr. for damages after a west Mt Vernon crash on April 22. Plaintiffs say a Bonifield truck and trailer driven by Virgil Dycus struck Boswell’s car when it stopped on the state highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonifield
John Boswell, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Virgil Dycus
Boswell
Hospital Notes From Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan
Admits and discharges listed for Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan hospitals. Names include Mrs Reba Hayes Kay Webb Claude Williamson and others with relationships in Carmi Fairfield Belle Rive Bonnie Cisne Waltonville and infant births noted. Discharges cover multiple patients including infants Betty Fern Relda Jean and Karen June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Reba Hayes
Kay Webb
Claude Williamson
RFD
Lesser
Alice Mayfield
Betty Fern
Fairfield
Lorene Williams
Belle Rive
Betty Owens
Karen June
Roy Wingfield
Rolla Mullins
Relda Jean
Carmi
Good Samaritan
Charles W. Warfield
Jane Cochrane
Albert Webber
Cisne
Clara Switzer
Harold Fowler
Bonnie
Pauline Carlton
Pearl Davis
Gerrall Lemons
Bernice Kiselewski
Charles
Waltonville
Negro Athlete to Marry White Girl
Paul Robeson Jr. 21, son of a Negro baritone, and Marilyn Paula Greinberg 21, a New York girl, plan to wed tomorrow. Both graduates of Cornell University where Robeson starred in athletics. They applied for a marriage license yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Paul Robeson, Jr
Marilyn Paula Greinberg
Cornell University
Robeson
Beran Seeks Escape From Prague Palace
A close friend says Archbishop Josef Beran will attempt to leave his palace prison in Prague today despite secret police guards at palace entrances and the telephone switchboard. The friend claims contact with the Roman Catholic prelate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Josef Beran
Woman wheels crippled son 870 miles to Detroit in wheelbarrow
Mrs. Julia St. Clair and seven year old Adolphius depart Jacksonville for Detroit by wheelbarrow to visit his 82 year old grandmother Eva Roka and attend a family reunion. Adolphius will walk only as he chooses, shelter and contingency plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Julia Roka St. Clair
Adolphius
Detroit
Wil
St. Clair
Hungary
Europe
Eva Roka
C. S. Basher
Ashton Road
Delphie
British Women Need Underwear
Mrs. Doro thy Rockcliffe of Mitcham writes to ECA official Paul Hoffman praising her effort to bring underwear shortages into the open. The 36 year old matron describes the situation as involving antique, high priced garments and daily fear of exposure while shopping for limited supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Dorothy Rockcliffe
ECA
Paul Hoffman
Rockcliffe
Mitcham
Hoffman
Sneezing Boy Ends Sneezing After 37 Day Siege
London June 18 The sneezing boy Michael Hippsley fourteen years old has quit sneezing according to a London nursing home. The 37 day spree of uncontrollable sneezes averaging one every three seconds attracted worldwide attention. How the sneezing stopped and Michael's present whereabouts remain a mystery. A nursing home statement says the sneezes were due to a nervous condition. Previous treatments included hypnosis and chilling in a refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Michael Hippisley
Michael
No Textbook Censorship In U S Planned
The House Un American Activities Committee assured educators it does not plan textbook censorship or interference with academic freedom. Aimed to address claims of Communist propaganda, the committee asked for lists of textbooks in sociology geography economics government philosophy history political science and American literature. The panel said it could limit the request to principal textbooks if the workload was excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Un-American Activties Committee
National Sons of the American Revolution
Wood
Rescue Hero Burns After Saving Five From Wreck
Ward E. Fry of Salem, a truck driver, rushed to a burning car two miles north of Mt. Vernon on state highway 37 and pulled two women and one child to safety. He suffered burns to both arms and hands and is much improved after the rescue. The vehicle, carrying two Texico women and three children, burst into flames following a rollover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward E. Fry
Salem
Here
Mt. Vernon
Fry
Mr. Fry
Chinese Provinces Slip From Nationalist Control
A highly reliable foreign source reports provinces under Nationalist rule slipping away. A western province refused to surrender rice taxes, a southern province governor seized minting machinery, and in the northwest the provinces have only a slender link with the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Canton
Belle Rive man fined for running a stop light
Raymond Vanatta of Belle Rive was fined 10.40 dollars before Magistrate A M Dulaney for a stop light violation at the Tenth and Perkins intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Vanatta
Belle Rive
A. M. Dulaney
Tenth
Perkins
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Kiwanis Club
Bayne D. Wilson
First Methodist Church
Hotel Emmerson
Bruce Gilliland
Ray Badge
Homer Gamber
Russell Wielt
Wielt
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Weingartner-Dodson
Becky Weingartner
Roy Weingartner
South 25Th Street
Set
Gale E. Dodson
Tine Dodson
Shawnee Street
Steve Shehorn
General Baptist Church
Jean Mitchell
Richard Miller
Dodson
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Sgt. Dodson
U.S. Air Force
Washington D. C
Shields
Home Bureau
Amy McGinley
Nan Knauss
Alice
Anna Williams
William Holden
William Bendix
Macdonald Carey
Mona Freeman
Paramount Picture
Texas
Brooklyn
Heaven
Public Cowboy
Roland Winters As
Charlie Chan
Ra As
Shanghi
Betty Grable
Beau Bag
Basi
Eng
Cesar RoweRo Ema
Beran
U.S
Pitta
Shriner
Golden Sarah II
Antlers
Indianapolis
Amvets Dance
Jack Voland
Dad
Mother
Casey
Montmorency
Ewing
EDA
Mt. Vernong
Allied Artists
All i
Stuart Erwin
Harry M.poprin
Rudy Vallee
Florence Bates
Alan Mowbray
Gale Robbins
Irene Ryan
Grady Sutton
Leo C.popkin
Charles Martin
Arany M Popkin
United Artists
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