Dix and Woodlawn pair wed in Boyd Christian church
Miss Jacqueline Douthit and John Lee Ferguson married in a double ring ceremony at Boyd Christian Church. The couple, lifelong Dix and Woodlawn residents, planned a reception in the church basement and will reside west of Dix. Attendants included Sandra Schmidt as matron of honor and bridesmaids Jeanette Douthit and Sue Tinsley. The bride wore a peau de soie gown with lace, veil, and bouquet. groom's family and community members attended. a shower had preceded the wedding.
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Jacqueline Douthit
Melvin Douthit
Dix
John Lee Ferguson
Claude Ferguson
Woodlawn
Boyd Christian Church
Verneil Garren
Sandra Schmidt
Carbondale
Jeanette Douthit
Sue Tinsley
Mt. Vernon
Trula Mays
Joyce Prosise
Joyce
Charlene Allen
Mary Douthit
Rowena Douthit
Sherry Williams
Wanda Ferguson
Judy Stonecipher
Charlene Tinsley
Flora Copple
Lynn Riley
Ferguson
Wood
Engaged: Barbara Ann Keen to Gene Ray Johnson
Mr and Mrs Verl Keen of Keenes announce the engagement of daughter Barbara Ann to Gene Ray Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Johnson of Wayne City The bride elect is a 1965 Wayne City graduate and will attend Mt Vernon Community College in September The prospective groom attends Eastern Illinois University in Charleston beginning his junior year in September A spring wedding is planned.
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Verl Keen
Keenes
Barbara Ann
Gene Ray Johnson
Ralph Johnson
Wayne City
Wayne City Community
Mt. Vernon Community College
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
Mary Ann Black
L. Black
Salem
Mary Ann
John Michael Davidson
John A. Davidson
Mt. Vernon
Black
Salem Community High School
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Alpha Lambda Delta
Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Kappa Phi
Pi Lambda Theta
Davidson
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Murray State College
Murray
Kentucky
Sigma Chi
Socially Yours highlights and visits across towns
Charles C. Bourland, former Mt. Vernon High School instructor, now teaches in Ferris State College's automotive division, visits Mt. Vernon relatives. His brother-in-law Charles Summers of Greenville, Pa., joins. Katherine Neal of Urbana and granddaughters Kathy Paula and Marsha Neal of Moberly, Mo., visit E. H. Kiefer family in Belle Rive. Dana Wells turns 82 on June 29 and Mary Hill of Inn turns 8 on July 3 per calls from Zola Reynolds. Julie Ann Hood returns from a three week trip visiting Houston and Alvin, traveling by jet from St. Louis.
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Charles C. Bourland
Mt. Vernon Township
Mt. Vernon
Automotive Department
Ferris State College
Big Rapids
Michigan
Charles Summers
Greenville
Mr. Vernon
Katherine Neal
Urbana
Kathy, Paula
Marsha Neal
Moberly, Mo
E. H. Kiefer
Belle Rive
Dana Wells
Bonnie
Monica Wells
Mary Hill
Inn
Zola Reynolds
Julie Ann Hood
Houston
Texas
Alvin
Charles Dare
Rmante
St. Louis
King Reunion Opens July Fourth Family Gathering
The King family reunion is set for next Sunday, July 4, at Mt. Vernon city park north shelter house. A basket dinner will be served at noon and all relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
North Shelter House
Mt. Vernon City Park
Lane
Harvey Shelton
Oakdale Church
Galileo and his heliocentric legacy in science
Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist Galileo studied the skies with a telescope, supporting the Earth’s motion around the Sun. He was arrested for the heliocentric theory and spent the final eight years in jail, a path that influenced Newton’s early laws and the development of modern mechanics.
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Galileo
Trail of the Lonesome Pine comes alive in Virginia
A Virginia audience will perform the John Fox Jr. classic Trail of the Lonesome Pine in an ampl theater from July to September. The production honors period language and dress with a large cast, with the June Tolliver House restored and open to visitors nearby.
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John Fox, Jr
June Tolliver
June
Lions Club To Install New Officers
The Reverend James P. Burke retiring president of the Mt. Vernon Lions Club announces that new officers will be installed at the weekly luncheon meeting tomorrow at the L and N Cafe. Kenneth Mills will be incoming president with Marion Heifner, charter member, as installing officer. A musical program will be presented.
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James P. Burke
Mt. Vernon Lions Club
L. and N. Cafe
Kenneth Mills
Marion Heifner
4-H Clubs Meet At Dodds School June 22
The Hams Grove Pilgrims Home Economic and 4H Club met at Dodds school on June 22. Carmen Newton led the pledge to the American flag while Terry Pasley led the pledge to the 4-H flag. Members delivered talks and demonstrations as plans formed for 4-H Sunday and several tours. Pamela Kent reported on Day Camp. Songs and games followed, with refreshments served to club members including the Hams Grove Sunnysiders.
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Hams Grove
Dear Abby The Bare Facts Clarified
A reader shares a tale of a daughter dating a boy from a nudist camp. Abby advises not judging the boy’s merit by his parents actions and to ignore gossip to protect the daughter’s reputation. Another reader recounts a prank marriage proposal with a frozen diamond ring. Abby’s reply is unknown.
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Abby
Dear Abby Advice on Kisses and Plant Cussing
Abigail Van Buren offers light guidance on a husband who does not kiss his children good night and on flowers thriving when praised versus weeds possibly responding to a cussing approach. The column also notes Abby’s contact details and a booklet offer.
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Abby
Local residents report shopping and business trips
Mrs. Maxine Galligher of this city trans acted business in Olney last Saturday. Mrs. Marie Schell of McLeansboro was a King City visitor and shopper Monday. Mrs. Shirley Reeves of Waltonville shopped in Mt. Vernon yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Otis Wilson of Sims was a King City shopper and business visitor Monday. Mrs. Fred Colwell and daughter of Bluford spent Monday afternoon shopping in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Gene Richardson and daughter Denise of Belle Rive were King City shoppers yesterday. Mrs. Herschel Kirk and son of Lesser were business visitors in Mt. Vernon Monday afternoon. Mrs. Nancy Lee of Fairfield visited friends and shopped in the King City yesterday. Mrs. Louise Daily of Macedonia was a Mt. Vernon shopper and business visitor Monday afternoon. Mrs. Leona Smith of Nashville spent Monday afternoon shopping in the King City. Travis Maddox of Manteno made a business trip to Mt. Vernon yesterday. Mrs. Mollie Sionilli of Fairfield trans acted business and shopped in the King City Monday. Mrs. Phyllis Dare of Woodlawn spent yesterday afternoon shopping in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Nona Eller of Bluford was a business visitor and shopper in the King City Monday. Donald Bevis of Ina trans acted business in Mt. Vernon yesterday afternoon. T. T. Dame of Lesser was a King City business visitor Monday. Mrs. Ruth Blankenship of Texico spent Monday afternoon shopping. P. H. Hawkins of Dix trans acted business in the King City Monday. Taylor Baker of Bruford made a business trip to Mt. Vernon yesterday. Mrs. Janet Nowicki of Waltonville was a King City business visitor and shopper Monday.
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Maxine Galligher
Olney
Marie Schell
McLeansboro
King City
Shirley Reeves
Waltonville
Mt. Vernon
Otis Wilson
Sims
Fred Colwell
Bluford
Gene Richardson
Deniie
Belle Rive
Herschel Kirk
Lesser
Nancy Lee
Fairfield
Louise Daily
Macedonia
Leona Smith
Nashville
Travis Maddox
Manteno
Mollie Sionilli
Phyllis Dare
Woodlawn
Nona Eller
Donald Bevis
Ina
T. T. Dame
Ruth Blankenship
Texico
P. H. Hawkins
Dix
Taylor Baker
Bruford
Janet Nowicki
Pan-Christian conferences urged in Chicago
Rev Dr Harold Fey calls for periodic joint world conferences by the Roman Catholic Church and World Council of Churches to address racial revolution expanding population secularism disarmament and other issues, witnessing to unity and hope. He writes in Christian Century where he once served as editor.
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Chicago
Harold Fey
Roman Catholic Church
World Council of Churches
Highest Waterfall records Angel Falls in Venezuela
Britannica notes Angel Falls in Venezuela as the world’s highest perennial waterfall, plunging more than 3,280 feet from the cliff into the valley below. The dramatic cascade dominates the landscape and stands as a premier natural landmark on the planet.
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Venezuela
Angel Falls
Encyclopaedia Britannica
French Conversational Course For Students and Adults
A notice inviting both students and adults to enroll in a conversational French course or refresher course. Inquiries directed to Yvette Dugenest Clarke via phone numbers 242-2315 or 242-0085.
Bluford Couple Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ryad Wood of Bluford marked 40 years of marriage this week noting their Monday June 28 wedding anniversary. Mrs Wood teaches first grade at Bluford Elementary School while Mr Wood works at B E Wood Printing Company. No special plans were set for the occasion.
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Ryad Wood
Bluford
Highway billboards frame striking scenery behind them
A reflective observer notes how roadside billboards reveal or obscure landscapes, highlighting the contrast between manufactured signage and natural scenery, suggesting appreciation for the vistas that linger beyond advertising.
Alphonso Farmer Receives Engineering Master Degree
Alphonso Farmer of Route Three Mr Vernon earned a master of science degree at Southern Illinois University following a 1963 bachelor of science degree at the same university. He now serves as director of guidance at the Cairo Adult Education and Vocational School. Also notes a conjecture about a distant planet beyond Pluto potential detection.
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Alphonso Farmer
Azzlie Farmer
Route Three
Vernon
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Cairo
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Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Dear Abby
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