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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
5
A collection of reader letters and Abigail Van Buren responses covering relationships secrets and social expectations. Topics include hiding a relationship due to parental disapproval belief in marriage timing and public perception and Abby’s humorous stances on weddings art and letter writing guidelines.
The Virginia Tennessee state line bisects the main thoroughfare of Bristol separating it into Bristol Virginia and Bristol Tennessee.
Personal notices list patients in Barnes Hospital in St Louis including Steven Throgmorton and Gary McAdoo and Mildred Adams at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Also Warren Waite and family ties noted with hospital stays. Dozens of local residents are described as engaging in business visits, shopping, and travel between Mt Vernon King City Benton Williamson County areas and nearby towns, with multiple names and destinations.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered June 15 at Wesley Methodist church with 18 members. Devotions led by Mrs. Maurice Yeargin on "Chosen For Action" and a panel discussion followed. Mrs. Mary Price reported on the W.S.C.S. assembly in Portland, Oregon. 35 sick calls were made that month and a social hour followed.
Mrs Richard Bullock was guest of honor at a nursery shower hosted Monday night at the home of Mrs Joan Me. The gathering celebrated the upcoming arrival with friends and light refreshments.
The column reviews a poem by Jay Sherwood about a century-old oak planted before the Civil War near Rome township. The tree, scarred by barbed wire yet still thriving, appears in the poem as a philosophical survivor recalling Sherman’s Atlanta march. The piece notes the tale is fact-checked and fondly recounts meeting the Sherwoods.
Fourteen Jefferson County 4 H'ers will represent at State 4H Club Week at the University of Illinois Urbana June 21 to 24. Delegates include Karen Back Angela Koch Linda Danner Mark Kirkpatrick Harry Flack Terry Kent Tony Draege Tony Hines Steve Danner Mike Kent Charle Kay Adams David Leon McCowen Janice Wells Linda Bean. Terry Kent to sing in 180 voice chorus at closing ceremony Friday morning. Accompanying staff are James T. Lipe and Mrs Robert Drennan. Initial speaker Marilyn Van Der Bur, with others Norman C. Mindrum Keki Bhote Mrs Elvan Lloyd Orville G. Bentley and O W Randolph. Delegates will attend sessions on training in 4 H projects and tours to explore career opportunities.
Mrs. Fred Fitts and Mrs. J. Oscar Hall return to Mt Vernon after a short visit with A3C David Fitts who attends Sheppard Technical Training Center. Dr Margaret Anderson of Upper St Clair Pa visits her mother Mrs Chas Nation and works with University of Pittsburgh researchers. Various local arrivals birthdays and letters noted. Mt Vernon links span Indiana Illinois Missouri and Florida residents with guests and greetings.
Connaughhay on Fairfield Road hosted a gathering with twenty six attendees and gifts for several guests. Entertainment run by Aileene Anderson included games and prizes for Lula Mae Richards Lillian Sledge Kelena Martin Dianna Bullock and Gladys Ho ward. Betty Lipps hosted coffee and rolls.
A.E. Schmitt presented colored slides titled Touring Little Egypt with the Schmitts showing southern Illinois sites from the State Tourism Council map. Local venues included Pound's Hollow, Grand Tower, Devil's Backbone and Bald Knob Cross among historic churches and the Octagon School. The program covered Schmitt's camera club work, with references to the Mt. Vernon Camera Club origins and trips. Proceeds from a forthcoming Flea Market will fund the Community Center. A new four week art class begins June 23 with Don Rosa teaching, and registration is available on first day. Additional notes covered the annual July Sidewalk Sale with guild displays on the courthouse lawn in costume. Refreshments followed the meeting.
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