Mt Vernon Social Notes Reach From Town to Far Cities
Mrs Ira Shehorn and family attend the funeral of Herschel Cushionberry of Bowling Green. Mr and Mrs Ernest Lowery return from Jacksonville to mourn William White after injuries in a Canton auto crash. Mrs Lillie Shaffer and daughter Leeta visit Mt Vernon. Mrs Ray Kirk travels to Long Beach to visit the Coles. Ernest, Drennan family visit Phoenix. Albert McKee heads to Camp Lejeune while Doris Hertenstein returns to Champaign. Bobby Bean and Northwestern students return to Evanston for spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Shehorn
Jack Dedman
R. V. Webb
Ina
Mt. Vernon
W. J. Keilbey
Pace Avenue
C. L. Brown
Regina
French Morocco
Brown
Navy
Orville Drennan
Ray Dempsey Taylor
Phoenix
Ariz
Albert McKee
Camp LeJune
N. C
U. S. Marine Corps
Albert
G. C. McKee
Doris Hertenstein
Irvin Hertenstein
Salem Road
Champaign
University of Ilinois
Eddie King
Bradley University
Peoria
Mount Vernon
M. J. King
B. Denny
Centralia
Bob Bean
S. O. Bean
Bob
University of Illinois
C. L. Beard
Bonnie
John Cross
Olive Dell McAfee
Decatur
James Millikin University
Vernis Middleton
Salem
T. A. Stallions
Benon
Roy Otterson
Scheller
Bobby Brown
LaDonne Roth
Northwestern University
Evanston
Governor Slashes Southern U. Funds
The governor cuts Southern Illinois University budget from 14.1 million to 8.2 million for two years starting July 1. SIU president Delyte W. Morris calls the move far beyond any reduction possible and warns of staff cuts and major program shutdowns across departments and the vocational institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ill
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Delyte W. Morris
Morris
Vocational Technical Institute
Red Chinese Reject Mac's Peace Bid on Fronts
Communications centers on the east coast become ghost towns with Wonsan Songjin and Chongjin isolated. Wonsan shelled for six straight days and Songjin for a second day. U S B 29s bombed airfields near Pyongyang and Hamhung. Superforts faced anti aircraft fire over Pyongyang.
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Mac
Wonsan
Songjin
Chongjin
Pyongyang
Hamhung
Record Taxes Hit Richland County In 1950 Levy
Olney Illinois March 29 County Clerk R W Piper announced a record one million dollars in taxes for Richland County taxpayers. About half the levy falls on Olney property as the county property value reached 42 429 836 in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Olney
Ill
Richland County
R. W. Piper
Stewart Haire Nuptials At Mt Vernon Church
A double ring ceremony conducted by Elder W W Colvin at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mt Vernon on Saturday March 24 at 6 p.m united Wanda Stewart and David Haire. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs William Roberson of 1023 Lamar Ave Mt Vernon wore a gold and grey checked suit with navy accessories and a red rosebud corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs William Page. best man was William Page. Singers Mrs Betty Edwards and pianist Mrs Harold Hutchins performed. The bride mother wore a green suit. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple left for a short wedding trip. Groom son of Mr and Mrs John Haire of 310 Wilson St Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart-Haire
W. W. Colvin
Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of
Letter Day Saints
Mt. Vernon
Wanda Stewart
David Haire
William Roberson
Lamar Avenue
William Page
Betty Edwards
Harold Hutchins
Johnnie Fagan
George Wolfe
John Haire
Wilson Street
Anna
Nellie Malone Henry 85 Dies in Mt. Vernon
Nellie Malone Henry of 312 South Fifth Street died at 8 last night in Jefferson County Memorial Hospital at age 85. She lived in Mt. Vernon all her life and had been ill for some time. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Myers Chapel with Rev. F. Murray Haworth, burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She was born February 8 1866 in Mt. Vernon daughter of William and Jemina Malone and married Edward Henry who survives. Also surviving are one daughter Selby Miller Grand Rapids Michigan four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Malone Henry
South Fifth Street
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Henry
Mt. Vernon
Myers Chapel
F. Murray Haworth
Oakwood Cemetery
Graham Family Linked To Mt Vernon and Dix Property
Robert FE Graham associated with Mt Vernon and Ina Belle House in Dix is noted in the record, indicating property or family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert FE. Graham
Mt. Vernon and Ina Belle House
Dix
Price controls imposed on grocery stores
Officials impose margin regulations on grocers with fixed government percentages across 38 food categories. April 30 deadline for changing over. changes can begin after April 5 with Monday refiguring after April 30. Small retailers get higher markups. fresh meats and produce largely excluded.
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OPA
OFA
Flu Cases Drop in Washington Health Report
The Public Health Service notes a substantial decline in influenza cases in Washington. New weekly cases fall from 16,290 to 12,699 as the health agency reports progress in controlling the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Public Health Service
Tower Class to Meet at First Baptist Church
The Tower class of the First Baptist church will meet in the church basement at 7 p.m. Friday March 30 for a potluck supper with salad vegetable dish or dessert. Special music will be provided and members are urged to attend with a prospective member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
First Baptist Church
Royal Builders
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bethel and Van Dorn Home Bureau Unit Meeting April 2
A special Bethel and Van Dorn Home Bureau meeting is set for Monday April 2 at 10 am at the Bethel Community Club House. Mrs Bertha Daniels will give a lesson on lamp shades and members should bring a shade with six or more ribs and related sewing supplies along with a sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
van Dorn
Home Bureau
Bethel Community Club
Bertha Daniels
Choir Rehearsal Ahead of Sunday Program at Methodists
A special rehearsal of the First Methodist choir is planned for tonight to practice music for a Sunday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Dorcas Sunday School Class Meets at Altha Estes Home
The Dorcas Sunday school class of Epworth Methodist met Tuesday evening at 700 Park avenue. Laura Nollis led the devotions on the theme of Prayer. Eva McCauley and Marie Harlow directed the social hour and refreshments were provided by the hostess. Next meeting set for Tuesday April 24 with Marie Harlow at 308 Harrison street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Box
Pauline Jones
South 92Nd Street
Emma Jane Smith
Marjorie Acuff
Betty Harrison
Dorcas
Epworth Methodist Church
Altha Estes
Park Avenue
Laura Nollis
Eva McCauley
Marie Harlow
Harrison Street
Brides Barr Ernst Tie Knot in Simple March Ceremony
On Friday evening March 23 Miss Norma Jean Correll married Russell Eugene Barr in a small home ceremony at 1009 North 10th Street. The couple, attended by Mr and Mrs Mort J Beal, plan a short honeymoon and will reside on Route 2 Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Correll
Russell -Eugene Barr
J. G. Parsons
North 10Th Street
Parsons
Mort J. Beal
Mary M. Barr
Federated Civic Club Holds March Meeting
The Federated Civic Club met at Bow Steak House with 65 present. President Mrs. Holt opened, Natlie Chesley led the pledge, and Virginia Browning read the club collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Civic Club
Bow
W. F. Holt
Natalie Chesley
Virginia Browning
Genevieve Laird
Jeanette Wood
City
Holt
Jana Harvey
Harry Wolters
Red Cross
Lou Ellen Walker
Mary Dycus
Judy Walker
Frances Partridge
Marjorie Wilson
Doris Jones
Andrew Caraker
Enrico Caruso
Torothy Caruso
Mildred Miller
Kitty Noel
Fran Gill
Mildred Davis
Betty Sharpe
Margaret Benton
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan Admits and Discharges
Admitted: Ferman Braddy, Cecil Colley, Mrs. Maggie Davis of Bluford, Mrs. Mary Spangler of Kell, Mrs. Agnes Dennis. Discharged: Mrs. Rose Green of Bluford, Mrs. Margaret Bullock, Mrs. Roxie Bradshaw colored, Mrs. Mamie G. Wiggins of Waltonville, Infant Barbara Ann Siddens of Ashley, Edward L. French, Infant Roger Lynn Mullinax, Mrs. Doris Neal and infant Carol Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferman Braddy
Cecil Colley
Maggie Davis
Bluford
Mary Spangler
Kell
Agnes Dennis
Rose Green
Margaret Bullock
Roxie Bradshaw
Mamie G. Wiggins
Waltonville
Barbara Ann Siddens
Ashley
Edward L. French
Roger Lynn Mullinax
Doris Neal
Carol Lynn
Admitted and discharged list from Centralia area
Admitted C. E. Sledge of Nasan, Mrs. Beulah Jolliff, Miss Sherry Sledge of Centralia. Discharged: Mrs. Betty Galiher and infant, Johnna Sue, Mrs. Betty Smith and infant, Evelyn Sue, Mrs. Grace Cook of route 4, Mrs. Blanche Peterson of route 7.
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C. E. Sledge
Nasan
Beulah Jolliff
Sherry Sledge
Centralia
Betty Galiher
Johnna Sue
Betty Smith
Evelyn Sue
Grace Cook
Route 4
Blanche Peterson
Route 7
Patton Commandery to convene special conclave
A special conclave of Patton Commandery No. 69 will be held Thursday March 29 at 7 30 p m. The meeting is for the Order Of The Temple. Harold C Hathaway Commander Cecil N Lovin Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton Commandery No. 69
Order of the Temple
Harold C. Hathaway
Detjen Williams Engagement Announced
The engagement of Miss Mary Hellen Detjen to Kenneth Gene Williams has been announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Detjen. Miss Detjen attends Southern Illinois University as an art major and is a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hellen Detjen
Kenneth Gene Williams
Edward G. Detjen
Miss Detjen
Southern Illinois University
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Williams
Johnson Williams
Prohibition Loses in Texas House Vote
In Austin on March 29 the Texas House killed a state-wide prohibition amendment 15 to 5 after spectators in the gallery displayed opposing cards. The crowd, about 1,000 wets, chanted and waved cards reading it am against prohibition while the drys carried WCTU cards. The vote ended the bid for a state referendum on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Prohibition
Texas
State House
WCTU
Communist police strike after mass firings in Vienna
About 100 Communist police demonstrated in front of Vienna City Police headquarters after a one hour strike last night. The protest followed the city government dismissing 267 police officials, most of them Communists, this morning.
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Vienna
Former Resident Margaret Morgan Dies in Belleville
Margaret Rainey Clinard Morgan former Mt. Vernon resident died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Belleville TK Hospital. She lived at 6162 Morgan Ave Belleville and funeral services are at Pete Gaerdner Funeral Home Belleville. She is survived by husband Luna Morgan two sons Homer Clinard East St Louis Roland Clinard New Mexico three brothers James William Orval Rainey Mt Vernon and sister Julia Sutton Burnett Mt Vernon. She was predeceased by her parents one sister and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rainey Clinard Morgan
Mt. Vernon
Belleville
TK Hospital
Morgan
Morgan Avenue
Pete Gaerdner
Elome
Lebanon Street
Thomas and
Sarah
Bennett) Rainey
Lamar
Father of Mrs. K. E. Greene Dies in Minnesota
Emil Peterson of Elwablk Minnesota dies after two months illness and six weeks after his wife’s death. He is 78 and survived by four sons and three daughters. Mrs. Greene, en route to Minnesota to bring her father to Mt. Vernon, was halted by State Police in Vandalia to learn of the death. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Biwabik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Peterson
Elwablk
Minn
K. I. Greene
Mt. Vernon
Fimma
Peterson
Greene
Minnesota
Alan
Biwabik
Battery Stolen From Truck Reported Here
Elmer Wehunt of 7th and Perkins reported to police headquarters this morning that a new battery was stolen from his truck sometime last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wehunt
7Th and Perkins
Cub Pack 102 Meets Tonight at 7 P M
Cub Pack 102 of Field School District will hold a regular meeting this evening at 7 PM. All Cub Scouts and parents are urged to attend. Movies will be shown after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
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Cecile Fowler
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Ramona Lowry
Earl Shouse
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Lou Elen Walker
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Joyce Bullock
Patty Kern
Karen Browning
Janice Plemon
Eva Lou Shea
Eva Shea
June Henry
Betty Gott
Jane Head
Ela
Hannah Gibbs
Norma Lee Hess
Marjorie Edmonson
MacMurray College
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Anna Ploesser
South 7Th Street
Proesser
Lizzie Brockhaus
St. Louis
Harry Geery
Lawrenceville
Allan Peterson
First Methodist Choir
First Baptist Fidelian
Helen Stelle
Samaritan
Jefferson Memorial
Cecil N. Lovin
Recorder
Kenneth Williams
Leitzell
Handsome Bulova
Jewel
Jackson
Jewel Hamilton
Lazy Elgin
Margaret Rainey Morgan
K. E. Greene
CUB Scout News
Bake Sale
Welge Paint Store
Grace A. Henry Rebekah Lodge
Virgil T. Bailey, Inc
Robert G. Sass
Ernie Pigg
James Hall
Muncie
Indiana
Waltonville Road
Neal Barnfield
Thace
M. E. Jackson
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