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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
5
Dear Abby responds to a mother offended by the odor of her daughter's guests, urging sensitivity. A second note questions a ring share scheme, with Abby clarifying ownership and purpose of a diamond. A teen seeks guidance on a boy who promises to call but never does, with Abby advising patience and caution.
A nursery shower was held June 23 at Mrs Edwin Boyd's home with Mrs Larry Boyd as guest of honor. Gifts and games were enjoyed with prizes won by several guests. The Veterans of World War I auxiliary met with thirty members at the American Legion Hall. Lois Weingartner presided and plans for the Danville department convention in July were finalized. The Lane family reunion is set for Monday July 4 at Harvey Shelton farm with a basket lunch. Waltonville Home Makers unit meets July 6 at L and N Cafe for lunch and business. The Women's Fellowship gathered at First Community Church on Monday evening for services and fellowship.
Mt. Vernon Township High School class of 1926 held its 16th annual reunion at Mt. Vernon city park with 17 members attending. A basket lunch was served at noon. Attendees included Russell Barr Thelma Barr Lauris Fay Gowler and many others from Mt. Vernon and beyond. The event noted the deaths of two members and sought word on missing alumni, plus a brief report on a 1926 couple's wedding ceremony in Mt. Vernon.
Mrs Eve lyn Wilson led prayer as World Neighbors and World Gospel Mission items were referred to Grace Justice for a donation to World Gospel Mission. August meeting set with potluck. July skipped. Five get well cards sent. Reverend Everett Lemay spoke on his New Zealand revival trip with slides. Refreshments served. Duplicate Bridge results and July 11 master point game announced.
Mt Vernon Toastmasters held its regular weekly meeting at Opal's Cafe with President Lowell Holloway presiding. Jim Hunt spoke on The Most Dangerous Disease with Lowell Holloway presenting Heat Pumps. Harold Frick led table topics and acted as evaluator with Jim Wimberly and Ed Hall assisting. Herman Schwartz served as grammarian and Don Durham timed the session.
Relatives plan a July 2 city park picnic for Glenard McKee family members from Kirkwood Roswell Chicago Ina and Woodlawn. Also reports a June 18 Woodlawn Christian Church wedding of Linda Lou Payne and Donald W Wilson with details on attendants attire locations and post ceremony reception. Guests from Mt Vernon Dix Nashville Anna Carbondale Peoria and Ashley attended.
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