Mt Vernon News Personal Notes of Residents
Social column itemizes local residents traveling visiting and social ties. Among those noted are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Purliam at the Municipal Opera in St Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith touring Alberta, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Levy and son Ronald back from Chicago, and others visiting Mt Vernon from Carlyle Bluford Effingham and Dix. Visitors include Pearl Allen a hospital pattern at Jefferson Memorial hospital improving, plus multiple attendees at Seiffert Henn wedding in Carlyle. Several locals depart for Champaign Lancaster Calif and West Virginia on family business and employment, with mentions of medical patients Mrs. Frank Coffman Fred M Jones and Vivian Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spr
Marvin Purliament
St. Louis
Juisa
Okla
Pearl Allen
South Seventh Street
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mt. Vernon
Seiffert-Henn
Carlyle
Rip Pierce
Tester Henn
Sue Moss
Martin Henn
Essie Oliver
Eddie Brown
Gadsdon
Ala
Charles Wehunt
Jimmy Bartlett
Zena Kelley
Centralia
Hall Shelton
Jerry
Doh
West Virginia
Msie Holloway
Bluford
Cecil Myers
McLeansre
Fred Meagher
Carbondale
Gmrs
Harvey Hooper
Yesterter
Lancaster
Calif
Charles Siler
Sue Ann
David
Sandra
Mr. Siler
Siler
Chisren
Hillard Tyler
McLeansboro
Kathryn Neal
James
Elma Lingo
Nason
David Gerrish
Bruford
Vivian Campbell
James Burke
Max Hooper
Champaign
Joe Reichman
Joan
J. W. Vaughn
Lakeland
Fla
Boome Todd
Altha Estes
Vaughn
Ruth Whitlock
Dix
Hospital Notes From Jefferson Memorial Admits List
Jefferson Memorial hospital notes record admissions including Master Sheldon Walker Mrs Christine Rodgers and several others. Discharges include Raymond Masters Wayne City infant Donald Wayne Hodges and Alva Marlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Sheldon Walker
Christine Rodgers
Bessie York
Jerry Burkett
Keenes
Thelme Marlow
Helen Riley
Gertrude Morgan
Birtie Arnold
Audrey McThompson
Raymond Masters
Wayne City
Alva Marlow
Donald Wayne Hodges
Elzona Osborne
Good Samaritan Admits and Discharges Listed Names
Admitted include Mrs Imogene Green Mabel Firebaugh Albert Hamlin Amos Eugene Cox and others from Fairfield Benton Ina Belle Rive Mayne City Ina and Fairfield. Discharged include Barbara Glick Kermit K Chase infant Lyle Williams Viola Weatherford Nellie Sebel Frank Kolkmann Maggie Carroll Florence de Summers Dallas Eugene Ruth Hirons William Sidney Leona Campbell and infant Brenda Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan
Imogene Green
Mabel Firebaugh
Albert Hamlin
Amos Eugene Cox
Néllie Smith
Fairfield
Lucretia Tracy
Barbara Glick
Benton
Kermit K. Chase
Mayne City
Lyle Williams
Viola Weatherford
Nellie Sebel
Frank Kolkmann
Maggie Carroll
Ina
Florence de Summers
Belle Rive
Dallas Eugene
Ruth Nomi Hirons
William Sidney
Leona Campbell
Brenda Ruth
June Bride Weds James T Mick in Mississippi
Miss Pansy Rose Altenberger of Mt. Vernon daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Altenberger Karnak Ill married James T Mick son of Mr and Mrs T W Mick Route 4 Mt Vernon on Saturday June 17 at 12 15 pm in Mississippi. The couple both work in Mt Vernon and plan to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Pansy Rose Altenberger
Mt. Vernon
Lester Altenberger
Karnak
Ill
James T. Mick
T. W. Mick
Route 4
Mick
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
4 H Club Day Camp Draws Large Crowd at Mt Vernon Park
About 750 4-H leaders, members, and parents enjoyed the Day Camp at Mt. Vernon city park yesterday afternoon and evening. Activities included boating, softball, swimming, and games followed by a potluck supper, a vesper program, and a candlelighting ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Dan Tindle
Mary Lee Garren
Delbert Moore
la- Vonne Sheldon
Carl Gowler
Charlotte Gordon
Herb Deason
University of Illinois
Deason
Iown
Thelma Patterson
National Camping Association
Allen Sailor
White County
Purse Stolen From Ball Game At City Park
A red calfskin purse containing $15 belonging to Mrs Opal Jones of 909 South 21st Street was stolen during a softball game at City Park last night and reported to police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Jones
South 21St Street
Coal bid sought by Field District 3 in Mt Vernon
Notice invites sealed bids to furnish about 60 tons of lump coal for Field Community Consolidated District 3. Bids should be sent to Earl Hanes, Route 6, Mt Vernon, by June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Community Consolidated Dist
Aty Center School
Field Community Consolidated District 3
Earl Hanes
R.R
Mt. Vernon
Japanese Reds Sentenced by Army Court
In Tokyo on June 23 an American military court sentenced four Japanese to two years in prison each for distributing a Communist inspired open letter that denounced the occupation and targeted General Douglas MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
MacArthur
Richard H Wells Dies at 83 in McClellan Township
Richard Harry Wells 83 died at his daughter Lizzie Browns home in McClellan Township at 11 30 a m He was born April 11 1867 in Louisville Ky and lived in Jefferson County 80 years He is survived by daughters Ruth Davis Lizzie Brown a son Vernon a half brother Sam Newell and a half sister Lucy Beckman plus ten grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p m at South Hickory Hill church with Rev J Parsons officiating burial in South Hickory Hill cemetery The body is at Myers Chapel after 10 a m Saturday viewing allowed any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harry Wells
Lizzie Brown
McClellan Township
South Hickory Hill Church
J. . Parsons
South Hickory Hill Cemetery
Myers Chapel
Mr. Wells
Louisville
Jefferson County
Almeda Ann Wells
Wells
Ruth Davis
RFD
Mr. Vernon
Sam Newell
Wappapella
Lucy Beckman
Mt. Vernon
Effingham Man Honored For Twenty Years Of Service
Effingham resident Ed Davis was celebrated by New York Life agents E. E. Veatch and R. A. Melcher for twenty years of service. A luncheon at the Emmerson Hotel, followed by an educational program for southern Illinois agents, included a certificate and a gold watch presentation. District officials F. Turner Munsell and Wm. J. Wilson led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Veatch
R. A. Melcher
New York Life
Ed Davis
Effingham
Hotel Emmerson
Southern Illinois District
Davis
F. Turner Munsell
Wm. J. Wilson
St. Louis
Ofice
Injures His Leg While Working at Oil Well Test
Glenn Tackett, 28, of Loogootee Illinois, injured his left leg while working this morning at an oil well test south of Mount Vernon. He was taken to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Tackett
Loogootee
Ill
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Brownies Close Day Camp at Girl Scout Little House
About 156 Brownies registered for Camp Bird's Nest at the Girl Scout Little House. The program ran from June 5 to sessions ending with Queen's Day activities and a campfire supper, featuring nests, leaders, a nurse, and a volunteer staff led by Mrs. Paul Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Little House
Pavledes
Feather
Pretty Girl
Hopper
Dickie
Goldie
Birdie
Phonic Symphonie
Paul Whitney
Dave Furnall
Dave Ames
Jack Thatcher
Weldon Carr
Tommy Wall
Mt. Vernon
Jean Carpenter
Anna Marry Lively
Mildred Coleman
Janet Wood
Evelyn Fore
June Shell
Marjorie Dorris
Jane Walters
Maisie Williams
Corella Tyler
Byad Wood Golden Anniversary Plans in Bluford
Society note: Mr. and Mrs. F. Byad Wood of Bluford celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary this Sunday from two to five in the afternoon with a reception and open house at their home. All friends and relatives are invited to call. Mrs. Wood, former Opal Halbrooks, is a Markham City teacher with 26 years in Jefferson County. Mr. Wood is a printer at B. E. Wood Printing Co in Bluford, owned and run by him and his three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Byad Wood
Bluford
Wood
Opal Halbrooks
Markham City
Jefferson County
Fellowship Class Meets On lawn supper at First Methodist Louise Williams teacher
The Fellowship class of the First Methodist church plans a sense supper on the lawn at 800 North Street Monday June 26 at 6 00 p m. Bring a covered dish sandwich and table service. Husbands or friends of members invited. If rain, supper on church first floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Louise Williams
Ay Senne
North Street
Kiwanas Meeting Highlights Leadership Types
Kiwanis Club heard R C Shannon of St. Louis speak on Three Types of Men including short circuit blown fuse and live wire. He urged open mindedness meet people and lead by example. Guests Ronald Garbers and Glen Cotter noted. Blood Mobile June 26. Davidson Sports Day July 11. Interclub board meeting followed. Presbyterian Sunday Dinner updated church social plan. Dr Jack Cave coordinating. Green Hills Country Club to host a Saturday dance with nine pm start and midnight breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Shannon
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce of
Socony- Vacuum Oil Company
E. J. Hoffman
Shannon
Mt. Vernon
Kiwanas Club
Ronald Garbers
Norman Garbers
Glen Cotter
Davidson
West Frankfort Kiwanas Club
West Frankfort
Blood Mobile
Interclub Board
WED IN MT VERNON Cpl Albert Goddard Marries Wilma Berry
Wilma Ruth Berry married Cpl Albert Ray Goddard in a Sunday ceremony at Second Baptist Church Mt Vernon. Rev David Goddard conducted the single ring ceremony. They plan to reside in Hopkinsville Ky where he is stationed at Fort Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goddard Berry
Wilma Ruth Berry
Cpl
Albert Ray Goddard
Second Baptist Church
David Goddard
Delcie Folden
South 12Th Street
Hopkinsville
Cpl. Goddard
Fort Campbell
Morton Shop Fashion Parade Showcases New Summer Styles
Morton's at Hotel Emmerson presented three model appearances during a luncheon event featuring summer dresses. Guests included Mrs. Gene Koons, Mrs. Lela Fern Schelosky, Mrs. Betty Muller, and Miss Kathryn Tipps displaying outfits with imported chambrays, linens, taffetas, saturn and Panama hats, and accessories from Gage, Bass, Milgrim, and other designers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Hotel Emmerson
Gene Koons
Lela Fern Schelosky
Betty Muller
Kathryn Tipps
Koons
William Bass
Milgrim
Toni Mark
Gage
Saturn
Schelosky
Callot
Brewster
Muller
Wiliam Bass
Martini
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs W E Hill of Lesser
Mr and Mrs W E Hill of Lesser celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house and buffet luncheon at their home on June 17. Their five children and families attended, with two grandchildren missing, and the event ended with a dinner at Vaughn's Fine Foods in Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Hill
Lesser
Vaughn's Fine Foods
Christopher
Betty Potts Mitchell
Okla
Joe M. Hill
Austin
Texas
Hill
Florence Hoffman
Roe H
William and
John Robt
Chicago
George E
Champaign
Helen Milburn
Overdoses Put Two Women In Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Frank Tittle, 41, of 1415 South Tenth Street, and her mother Mrs. Florence Shehorn, 72, of 907 South Ninth Street, are in the Jefferson Memorial Hospital today after overdosing on sleeping pills. They were rushed to the hospital yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tittle
South Tenth Street
Florence Shehorn
S. Ninth Street
Jefferson Memorial
Injures Back In Fall Today
Mrs. Birtie Arnold of the Tolle road suffered a back injury in a fall this morning. She was taken to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital for treatment and remained a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtie Arnold
Tolle Road
Jefferson County, Memorial Hospital
Births at Good Samaritan and Jefferson Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Donaly E Maxey of Wayne City welcomed a sonDonald Revy born yesterday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital. Fr and Mrs Martin E Shelton of Dahlgren had a son James Michael born Thursday evening at Good Samaritan. Mr and Mrs Albert J Bell of 300 N 6th St welcomed a daughter Deborah Lee born at Good Samaritan. Mr and Mrs Allen Marlow of 1800 Main Street welcomed a daughter Alice Jean born today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing 7 lb 13 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaly i E. Maxey
Wayne City
Good Samaritan Hospital
Donald Revy
Martin E. Shelton
Dahlgren
James Michael
Albert J. Bell
N. 6Th Street
Judge 20
Deborah Lee
Beliin
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Allen Marlow
Maifn Street
Alice Jean
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Bonnie Grade
Associated Press
Richard H. Wells
McClellan Two
Clifford Fore
J. R. Anstey
Mary Dycus
Alice Kessinger
Jane Fitch
Peggy Anne Morgan
Donna Atchison
Dolores Eater
Kay Holder
Marietta Henderson
Zenoba Johnson
Betty Mandrell
Mary Alice Thompson
Sue Dycus
Margie Wilson
Wa Verne Gammon
Dorothy Kirk
Dorris Gammon
North 20Th Street
Society
Kirk
Jury Smith
Recil Murphy
Roy Miller
Miller
Oakland Avenue
John Irk
Walter Kuppler
Reid Starkey
Carl Starr
Allie Neal
Charles Doh
Mattoon
Lebanon
Illinois
McKendree College
E. H. Klein
Gail Hines
Hines
Rev. Hines
Epworth Methodist Church
Nashville, Ill
Viona Rich
West Salem Church
Karleen Meyer Caroline Cates
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Jack Cave
Green Hills Country Club
Fredericks
A. R. Goddard
Morton Shop
Shantung
Miss Tipps
Cadillac
Colon
C. H. D. Robbins
Bembergs
Mt. Vernon Lodize No. 31
A. F
A. M
Henry Mossberger
W. Bro
Reavis
Sect
Jefferson Encampment No
Dan G. Melton
Ladies
P.m. Roy Weingartner
Mary Jane Studio
Main St
ART Kraft Studio
Danville
Levin’s
Perkins
Richards Cafe
Henry J. Richards
OWEN
Swift
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