Mt. Vernon Social Roundup Brims With Local Guests
Mt Vernon and area residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events. Fr ancis and Virgil Cremeens of Hopedale, L V Leach of Wayne City, Marie French of Keenes, H L Peak of Bluford, Adam Gleckner of Fairfield, C L Isaacs of Benton and many others were seen in town on Friday and Saturday for visits, basketball games, and weekend plans. Several families traveled to Tennessee for gatherings, while attendees at the Ralph Massey funeral came from Baltimore Chicago St Louis Sterling Mt Carmel and Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cremeens
Virgil Cremeens
Hopedale
Ill
Joe Deck
Francis
Deck
L. V. Leach
Wayne City
Vernon
Marie French
Keenes
H. L. Peak
Bluford
Mt. Vernon
Adam Gleckner
Fairfield
Harry Baker
Sims
Stanley Changnon
Scott Gill
Bobby Brown
Max Hooper
Walter Moore
Eddie King
Bobby Wood
Bradley-Drake
Bradley
Peoria
Ralph Massey
Ebert Massey
Patricia
Baltimore
Anna Taylor
Chicago
Eva Vitek
St. Louis
Goldie Crane
Sterling, Il
Lloyd Meyers
Leonard Massey
Lloyd Massey
Mt. Carmel
Herbert Massey
Roger Massey
Phoenix
R. L. Shurtz and Sons
Art and Orval
Kirby
Harry Martin
J. Jackson
Elmo Young
Mt. Vernon - Fairfield
J. H. Harper
Pinckneyville
Ruth Johnson
Raymond Harper
Herbert Wohlwend
Royalton
T. E. Schroeder
Glen Elion
Til
George Dilliams
Hospital Notes Admissions and Discharges List
Jefferson Memorial reports admissions for Mildred Mays Homer Eyre and Good Samaritan lists Charlotte Ann Bruce Marion E Kirkpatrick Glenda Fay Rector. Discharges include Maude Johnson Walter Rose Paul Finn De lois Phillips Robert Peters George F Conn Patsy Ogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Mildred Mays
Homer Eyre
Scott Field
Maude Johnson
Wayne City
Walter Rose
Fairfield
Paul Finn
Delois Phillips
Good Samaritan
Charlotte Ann Bruce
Marion E. Kirkpatrick
Glenda Fay
Robert Peters
Bluford
George F. Conn
Patsy Ogue
Births at area hospitals list two newborns
Mr and Mrs Marion Leonard Dillon of M Vernon are parents of a son born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital He weighed eight pounds two ounces and named Allan Eugene Mr and Mrs Maurice Glover of Route 5 are parents of a daughter born at 307 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital She weighed eight pounds four ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Leonard Dillon
M. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Allan Eugene
Maurice Glover
Route 5
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Fine Arts Program at Mt Vernon Club Featured
The Fine Arts and Home Department of the Mt. Vernon Federated Woman's Club hosts a 1 PM luncheon at Robb's Coffee House on March 8 with R. W. McMillan of Southern Illinois University Carbondale presenting Theories of Art in the Modern Way of Living. Reservations to Mrs. Jack Levy by Monday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Carbondale
Columbia University
New York
University of Iowa
Federated Club
Jack Levy
Harmony Home Bureau Meeting At Mrs Crystal Sumner Home
Harmony Unit of the Home Bureau holds its regular meeting March 8 at 1 30 p m at Mrs Crystal Sumner home with a prompt start and visitors welcome Dix Evening Unit meets March 1 at Mrs Beatrice Ward home at 7 p m lesson on Youth Participation in Family Money Management and refreshments next gathering set for April 5 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Lola Osborn home visitors welcome P T A Council meets at Bluford grade school Tuesday at 7 30 p m rural schools invited to send representatives AMVET Auxiliary meets March 6 at 8 p m at the AMVETS Club room Sunshine Club hostess Mrs Ilda Benjamin hosts a covered dish luncheon with a program led by Fay Copeland and Edna Barr leading Bible reading and prayers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Hamilton
Patrick
Effie Marlow
Iola Musgrave
Jessie O'Bryant
Ida Hall Henry
Mike
Pat
Augusta Gaddy
Trish Rose
Harmony Home Bureau
Harmony Unit of the Home Bureau
Crystal Sumner
Dix
Jefferson County Home Bureau
Beatrice Ward
Anna Betty Huck
Lola Osborn
Jefferson County
Sunshine Club
Ilda Benjamin
Boyd Sunshine Club
Fay Copeland
Jesus
Edna Barr
Auto Hits Wagon Minister Injured in Collision
The Rev. Guy Roney of Opdyke suffered cuts and bruises when a wagon carrying him was struck by an automobile. He was treated at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital and released. The priest was driving a team of horses when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Roney
Opdyke
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Rey Roney
St Patrick Day gathering with prizes and a shower
A St Patrick s Day reading featured games and prizes won by Louise Chana Edna Barr Ethel Sargent and Fleta lligh A stork shower honored Mrs Flossie Ingram Nine members and seven visitors attended Guests included Mrs Ethel Sargent Mrs Jewell Barr Mrs Myrtle Mooney Mrs Eva Mays Mrs Joe Benjamin all of Boyd Mrs Verna Benjamin and Mrs Louise Chana of Walnut Hill Benjamin received dish towels The April meeting is set for April 6 at 1 30 p m at Miss Edna Barr s home Each member to bring a homemade dish towel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Chana
Edna Barr
Ethel Sargent
Fleta Lligh
Flossie Ingram
Jewell Barr
Myrtle Mooney
Eva Mays
Joe Benjamin
Boyd
Verna Benjamin
Walnut Hill
Benjamin
Jobless Benefits Exhausted For 996 In This Area
In the Mt. Vernon four county area, 89 new unemployment claims and 862 continued claims, totaling 1616 weeks, were reported for the week ending March 3 by Owen D. Herbert Jr. The period Jan 9 to Feb 28, 1950 saw 596 claimants exhaust benefits. Benefits will resume April 1 based on 1949 earnings. Herbert urged strict reporting on identifiers to avoid loss of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen D. Herbert, Jr
Mt. Vernon
Herbert
Local pilots use Mt. Vernon airport for business
Olney resident Don Slape flew to the local field on business yesterday. Ed Thompson of Ashley arrived today. Carl Edmison and Bill Jackson flew to St. Louis today. J. R. Farmer of Carbondale departed for Mt. Vernon Airport last evening. B. J. McDuffee and Wilford E. Wachter of Metropolis flew here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Slape
Olney
Ed Thompson
Ashley
Carl Edmison
Bill Jackson
St. Louis
J. R. Farmer
Carbondale
Mt. Vernon
B. J. McDuffee
Wilford E. Wachter
Metropolis
Miners Win 70c Per Day Pay Raise Agreement
The Senate Democratic leader and industry figures reported a surprise wage settlement ending the strike after a Taft Hartley court injunction and Truman administration push. The accord sets a 70 cent daily wage rise, restructures welfare fund oversight, limits benefits to union members, preserves the union shop, and tightens stoppage rules with a June 1952 term and a possible April 1951 reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lucas Ill
Truman
Congress
White House
Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
Moses
Josephine Roche
UMW
W National Labor Relations Board
Shortest NYC to China Route Over the North Pole
A claim states the shortest path from New York City to China goes over the North Pole. The line presents a bold directional idea without supporting evidence or sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
China
North Pole
Girl Scout Meeting Set For March 1 At Little House
The March gathering of Girl Scouts and Brownie leaders will convene at 6 30 p m Monday March 1 at the Little House Field Lincoln and Edison schools will lead the event Council members to bring rolls coffee and butter All other readers bring a covered dish and own table service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little House
Field
Lincoln
Edison
Carter To Drill Walpole Wildcat
CarterOil Co. plans a Wildcat test named Bert Strubinger No 1 East Rural Hill Wildcat about three miles north west of Walpole Illinois and eight and a half miles southeast of Macedonia The well tests the McCloskey formation at 3250 feet and is located near Rural Hill Pool in Section 30 6S 6S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Ilinois
Macedonia
K. A. Ackley
Carter Oil Co
Mattoon
Bert Strubinger
Dale-Hoodville
McCloskey
Mo-Pac Cuts Off Marion Trains
Springfield March 4 The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized Missouri Pacific Railroad to discontinue passenger trains 335 and 336 between Marion and the Illinois Missouri state line near St Louis The order requires 10 days notice and the commission found the trains no longer a public necessity due to other transportation options in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiele
Springfield
Ilinois
February birth and death figures in Mt Vernon
Sixty eight babies were born in Mt Vernon during February with 38 girls and 30 boys. During the same period 27 persons died in Mt Vernon. Data compiled by Lester Davis, city clerk, from vital statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Lester Davis
Four Boxers Die In Missouri Auto Crash
Four youthful members of a Columbia boxing team were killed and 11 others injured in a collision involving two cars and two trucks while en route to Jefferson City for matches sponsored by the Central Missouri Marine Corps league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Mar
Columbia
Central Missouri Marine Corps League
Elephant tooth growth description from jaw mechanics
A historical note explains that elephant teeth form at the back of the jaw and move forward as new teeth develop, pushing the older teeth outward toward the front. This process continues as the animal ages, shaping its dental progression.
Mt Vernon Couples Receive Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued for Marion Richard Dykes and Phyllis Jean Baker of Mt. Vernon Arnold Greene of Chicago and Violet Dodson of Mt. Vernon Herman Porter of Wayne City and Ruth Modglin of Bluford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Richard Dykes
Phyllis Jean Baker
Mt. Vernon
Arnold Greene
Chicago
Violet Dodson
Herman Porter
Wayne City
Ruth Modglin
Bluford
Sound speeds in mediums
The statement notes that sound travels four times faster in water than in air and fifteen times faster in iron, highlighting material dependence of acoustic velocity.
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Jac Aely
Society
Kelley
Women's Missionary Guild
The
Central Church of Christ
James Kelley
South 16Th Street
Reed Gowler
Marie Isaacs
Amvet Aunitary
Amvet Auxiliary
Amvets Club
Girl Scouts
Paviedes
Lincoln School
David E. Furnall
Rebecca Horton
Judith Ann Bailey
Judith Ames
Clara Baxter
Nancy Hoffman
Dorothy Green
Nancy Rector
Jean Scrivner
Mary
Sue Schroeder
Lynn Furnall
Bonnie Allen
Marilyn Walters
Sylvia Br
Debbie Reynolds
W. Turney Fox
Los Angeles
M-G-M Studio
Co Pe
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F. M. Grate
South 7Th Street
Julia E. Rutherford
Airport N News
Page
Girl Scout News
Attention AM Vets
Roland Fenton
Swift
Carter
Mo-Pac
Marion
Associated Press
Pat Hall
Hollywood
Jordan
Broadway
McLaughlin’s
McLaughlin's
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