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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
5
Mrs J S Webb writes from Ewing Illinois praising Sally for 13 years at Mt. Vernon Register News and lamenting the loss of a loyal confidant. She recalls Sally's sweet disposition and patience, noting no one can fill her place.
A Madison mom asks if staying overnight at a 21 year old’s house is appropriate for her 17 year old daughter. Abby’s reply praises parental boundaries. A second reader vents about guests gorging on snacks and Abby advises politely declining. A later letter shares a marital infidelity experience leading to reconciliation and stronger marriage. Addresses, advice and Abby’s response details follow.
Sylvester Austin Tr. Mt. Vernon Lodge received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit in a June 15 ceremony at Mooseheart, the Moose City of Children. The Mt. Vernon member has long served the local lodge and the humanitarian programs of the fraternity.
Gene Wells of Mt Ver non placed a long distance call to his wife in North Africa and found she answered ten minutes later from the Hilton Hotel in Abat the capital of Morocco. Betty Wells a teacher at Summersville school is on an overseas tour sponsored by a university for teachers. She left June 6 and due back June 3. She has visited Portugal Spain Casablanca and North Africa.
Barbara Farrar of 2311 Pace has become eligible for a University of Illinois Concert Band pendant as director Mark Hindsley announced. Eligibility requires one year of membership in the band.
Dear Polly advises dust control for an asthmatic child using wipeable window shades, plain wipeable decor, vinyl covers, washable rugs, lint free fabrics, and air conditioning with an electrostatic cleaner. Emphasizes airing rooms daily, thorough periodic cleaning, and caregiver rest to cope.
Myrtle Jenkins aged 88 at 725 South 15th Street. Neema Wood of Blu Ford will turn 7 on Friday June 21. Denzil Flora a business visitor in St. Louis. Melba Jean Carr returns home after visiting family in Columbus and Mt. Vernon. Miss Renee McCandraews from Mt. Vernon visiting Huntsville en route to Columbus for summer with cousin Steven Carr.
Miss Judy Comstock of Tamaora and Gordon D. Cole of Benton married in a quiet double ring ceremony at the Comstock home in Tamaora. Rev. Earl Harris of Pinckneyville officiated. Attendants included Mrs. Flossie Comstock and Donald E. Porter. A reception followed with guests from Fruitport, Collinsville, East Carondelet, Columbia, Mt. Vernon, Benton, Ewing, and other areas.
Andy Dees, son of Prentiss and Thelma Dees of 309 Mar teeny, is a patient at Barnes Children's Hospital undergoing his third heart operation and is progressing well. Cards may be sent to Prentiss Andrew Dees in the Intensive Care Unit at Barnes Children's Hospital in St. Louis.
The couple includes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fisher and Mrs. Andy Schubert of Tamaora and Rev and Mrs. Earl Harris of Pinckneyville. The newlyweds left for a short honeymoon in New Orleans and will reside near Little Rock where Gordon will work for the Southern Forest Experimental Station of New Orleans.
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists discuss a June 17 meeting at Hotel Langenfeld Centralia with new members pledged and a qualifying contest. A Holman family reunion and Flannigan Mabry reunion followed with out of town guests. A Newcomers Club and Remoewen Club joint meeting set for June 25 at L and N Cafe. Scotch foursome results listed. A May 8 wedding at Faith Lutheran Church in Mt. Vernon united Linda Nathlich and Michael Garlinghouse with attendants and family venues in Mt. Vernon Carbondale and surrounding areas.
Miss Judy Ann Hopper and Ronald D Williams, both of Mt Vernon, exchanged nuptial vows Saturday evening June 15 at six o'clock in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Salem Road. The service was read by Rev. Ross Partridge with Mary K Phillips and Robert E Groves as attendants.
A mother uses rocket dust as a label for dirt and food smears to encourage a reluctant boy to wash. By framing cleanliness as a dignified mission she gains cooperation more readily than with direct commands to wash.
A Salem Memorial Hospital gathering of licensed practical nurses drew 32 attendees. Ten new members joined Division 13 during an informal session led by State officers Mrs. Theresa Lindquist and Mrs. Maxine Brower. Officers for the remainder of the year were elected, and the next meeting is set for July 9 at Wutzel Nursing Home in Odin with plans for July 13 state meetings in Decatur.
Bridal shower honored Lucille Shelton Friday evening June 14 at Doris England home 700 So 23rd street. Rita Compton Helen Kempter and Wanda Wagner assisted. Prizes went to Maxine Jones and Marjorie Poole. Miss Shelton to wed Paul Nadolski of Ashley in July. Punch and dessert served. Out of town guests Delores Bryant Henson Marion Adeline Nadolski Rozella Nadolski Ashley.
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