Resident social notes list many area visitors and illness updates
Mrs Leona Rainey of 315 South Tenth Street is seriously ill but showing improvement. Dozens of residents including Everett Lydilk, Mr and Mrs Fred Dorr, Mr and Mrs Walter McAdoo, Miss Lois McGath, Kenneth Bowers, and others travel between Mt Vernon, Benton, Fairfield, St Louis, and surrounding towns for visits and business. Family and friends such as Pearl Wagoner, Crete Clark, and Mrs Marvin Myers are mentioned among weekend and Sunday gatherings. Several out of town trips to Cairo, Effingham, Decatur and Urbana are noted along with attendance at the University of Illinois Mother’s Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Rainey
South Tenth Street
Everett Lydilk
McLeansboro
Mt Vernon
Fred Dorr
Marina
Walter McAdoo
Buffalo
Wyo
Darrell Hanna
Ay Jones
Benton
Helen Bosley
Fairfield
Vernon
Anna Jones
Waltonville
Lois McGath
Havana
Ill
Kenneth Bowers
Belle Rive
Mt. Vernon
Millie Keen
Nelson Keen
Keenes
O. E. Anderson
Ridgeway
Clarence Williams
Dick Rogers
St. Louis
John Werner
Sylvan Arnold
Arnold
Jerry
Pete O’chap
Thomas Staltions
Howard Downey
Herman DeWitt
Will I. ‘Lewis
Byron Rucker
L. O. Turner
J. P. Carna‘han
Otto Hertenstein
Tyrone Cannon
University of
Youngblood
Crete Clark
John Kirk and
Recil Murphy
Cairo
George Hall
Vansville
Ind
Land Wells
Thomas Short, Jr
Effingam
Charles Jeffries
Roy L. Simpson
Jackie Glover
Myrna Glove
Springfield
Harold L. Gray
Donald
David
Airfield
N. Y
Clarice W. Harriss
Jordan
Karen
Hilda Hanna
Clarence Hodge
Sparta
Newby
Fred Modlin
Bonnie
Paul Petty
Christopher
Arthur Clemons
Bluford
Saturay
Clarence Piper
Rochelle
L. E. Gowler
Nina Edwards
Bill Hill, Jr
Bertis Stewart
L. Jones
F. J. Lipps
Air
Robert Lipps
Decatur
Robert Shehorn
Pittsburgh
Mt. Vernon Scouts in District First Aid Contest
Mt. Vernon Boy Scout troop competes in a district first aid contest tonight at 7 30 p m in the basement of the First Methodist Church. Patrols from various troops vie for A ratings to advance to the AM WA CO contest at their camp in May. Parents friends and all interested are invited to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
First Methodist Church
Am-Wa-Co
Boy Scouts
Altar Society Meeting at St Marys Church
The Ladies Altar Society of St Marys Catholic Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday May 4 with a potluck supper at 630 pm. Hostesses are Mrs Leonard Keck Mrs H A Walter and Mrs M A Newton. An evening program by Mr and Mrs Joe Dull follows. All ladies and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
Ladies Altar Society of
St. Mary's
Fortnightly Study Club Meeting At Ashley Road Home
The Fortnightly Study Club will meet at Mrs. Claude Schmitt’s Ashley Road home on Tuesday evening. Miss Ruth Hagey will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Schmitt
Ashley Road
Ruth Hagey
Bible Class Meeting at Central Church of Christ
The Loyal Homebuilders Bible Class holds a regular social and business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the church lower auditorium. A large attendance is desired and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Homebuilders
Central Church of Christ
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Flowers Hosts at Dulaneys
Mr and Mrs John Dulaney entertained Mr and Mrs Kenneth Flowers at their home Saturday evening for a birthday dinner celebrating Mrs Flowers. The event reflected a warm family gathering with thanks and good wishes for the honored guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dulaney
Kenneth Flowers
Flowers
Delta Kappa Gamma Holds Fourteenth State Convention
Members of Alpha Gamma Chapter Lambda State Illinois Division attend the fourteenth annual Delta Kappa Gamma convention at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel Springfield from April 29 to May 1. With 366 members present, events included executive and business sessions, a luncheon honoring state presidents, lectures by Dr M Margaret Stroh and Dr Vera Butler, a pageant "America's Children," and devotionals plus a founders breakfast. Attending chapters listed include Mt Vernon Centralia and De Kalb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Chapter
Lambda State
Illinois
Delta Kappa Gamma
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Margaret Stroh
National Organization
Stroh
Vera Butler
Europe
Butler
Northeast
Connecticut College For Women
Dr. Stroh
National Education Association
America
Agnes Adams
Korea
Florence A. Cook
DeKalb
Margaret Ann Cummings
Viola Harris
Worth Lacey
Leila Mudge
Mt. Vernon
Hazel Bledsoe
Julia Phillips
Gladys Wisecarver
Centralia
Pleasant Hill Home Bureau Unit Meets May 4
The Pleasant Hill Home Bureau Unit will meet with Mrs. Mildred Bethard on Wednesday May 4 at 1 30 p m. The lesson Understanding the Pre School Child will be given by Miss Anna Betty Huck. The minor lesson will be presented by a local leader. All members are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethard
Pleasant Hill Home Bureau
Mildred Bethard
Anna Betty Huck
Delay in U S Bond Drive for High School Services
Opening ceremonies for the National Savings Bond Drive were moved back a day after protests from the Ministerial Alliance of Independence Missouri. The May 15 kickoff in Independence and Kansas City would clash with high school baccalaureate services. NBC ABC Mutual agreed to new broadcast times. CBS was adjusting. The drive runs May 16 to June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Independence
Kansas City
NBC
ABC
Mutual
CBS
Treasury Department
Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for AMVET Auxiliary Club
The AMVET Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at eight o'clock this evening in the AMVET club rooms. An executive committee session is set for 7:30 prior to the main meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMVET
Marion Lodge No. 13
C.F
Founders Day Dinner for Beta Sigma Phi Eta Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Eta Beta marked its Founders Day with an April 30 banquet at Robb's Coffee Shop celebrating the sorority's 18th anniversary. Mrs. LeBen Garrison read a founder's message, and Miss Elaine Bonnell and Miss Carol Dillingham led closing rites and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Eta Beta Chapter
Robb’s
Elaine Bonnell
Carol Dillingham
Morton Dorothy
Arthur Dorfff
LeBen Garrison
Walter W. Ross
Betty Welch
Friendly Road
Harold Hussong
Art Laird
College
Mt Vernon Lodge 31 A F and A M Meeting Announcement
There will be a stated meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No. 31 A F and A M on Monday May 2 at 7.9 PM. Frank Ancona is W M and Charles Peckenpaugh is Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 31
Frank Ancona
W.M
Charles Peckenpaugh
Secy
Red Cross May Meetings and Classes
Red Cross schedule lists a special board meeting May 3 at 7 30 p m at the Chapter Office. On May 3 and 4 at 7 30 p m the advanced first aid class meets at the Chapter Office. May 5 the Veterans Hospital Council meets at Marion and May 7 the Grey Ladies work at Marion Veterans Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Hospital Council
Marion
Marion Veteran’s Hospital
Ed Garrison Retires After 43 Years With Howard and Casey Co
After more than 43 years of service Ed Garrison, of 315 N Ninth Street, retired from Howard and Casey Co. He joined in 1905 and rose from assistant shipping clerk to head shipping clerk. He recalls the era of horse and buggy delivery and notes he never missed more than a week of work in a single stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Garrison
N. Ninth Street
Howard and Casey Co
Garrison
Vernon
Mt Vernon High Wins State Music Title Amid Stan
Mt. Vernon High cedes victory to the state music title with strong showings in cornet, woodwind, string ensembles and vocal groups. Firsts awarded to Mt. Vernon in multiple categories bolster a 72 point ensemble total amid standings from Quincy Freeport Harrisburg and others. Judges included Larry Johnston Howard Stube and Ruthann Harrison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Drew
P. Smith
M. Smith
K. Williams
A. Talbot
S. Stratton
O. Brown
R. Terry
M. Hard
J. Render
E. Leevy
A. Talbott
M. Ohms
Boys Octet
Mt. Vernon
Lanphier
Bloomington
Harrisburg
Freeport
Quincy
Southern Illinois
Salem
Galesburg
Springfield
Champaign
Arlington Heights
Collinsville
Moline
West Frankfort
Jacksonville
Streator
Thornton
Downers Grove
Eldorado
Larry Johnston
Howard Stube
Charles Peters
Howard Akers
John Noonan
Elizabeth Travis
Harold Hess
Ruthann Harrison
Joseph C. Cleeland
J. Russell Paxton
Velma Kitchess Wilson
Date Set This Week for End of Berlin Blockade
New York reports a lifting of the Russian blockade of Berlin may be set this week with a possible meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers on Germany. Talks between the United States and Soviet officials continue under strict secrecy as diplomats seek a mutually acceptable plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Berlin
Tass
Philip C. Jessup
Jakob Malik
London Daily Herald
Britain
Labor Party
Malik
Jessup
Newpaper
London
U.S
Germany
Hospital notes from Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan
Admissions include Mrs Ethel Russell Mrs Claude Bas Rev J Ward and several others from Thompson Ville McLeansboro St Louis Woodlawn Waltonville Centralia Nason Fairfield Texico Ina Scheller Dix and Mill Shoals with infant Lena Carol Peterson. Discharges list multiple patients including infant Judith Ann and others from Fairfield Texico Woodlawn and surrounding towns.
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Jefferson Memorial
Ethel Russell
Claude Bas
Thompson Ville
J. Ward
Arndred Cox
McLeansboro
Catherine Bartnicki
St. Louis
Neal Mabry
Celia Ashman
Louisa Owens
Madelyn Hall
Judith Ann
Good Samaritan
Martha Redwine
Lucille Goforth
Emma B. Jines
Winona Moutrie
Magnolia
Fred E. Swayze
Hazel Michall
Waltonville
Earl Quarterman
Centralia
Daniel Kelley
Woodlawn
Lena Carol Peterson
Nason
Dolores Birkheimer
Fairfield
Muriel Keoughan
Gusta Carter
Mill Shoals
Virginia Weedman
Gary Dalby
Texico
Alva Lee
Ina
Clara Pigot
Scheller
Geneva Quarterman
Dix
Catherine Chapman
Leonard L. Thompson
Stephen Dewey
Ambrose Harshbarger
Perry F. Patton
Births in Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Sidney Burnette of 2215 Perkins welcomed a seven pound 13 ounce son named David Lloyd at 8 15 a m today in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs George Waggoner of 605 South 24th Street welcomed a son Van Earl born Saturday afternoon at Good Samaritan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Burnette
Perkins
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
David Lloyd
George Waggoner
South 24Th Street
van Earl
Good Samaritan Hospital
$125 000 Damage Suit Over Mt Vernon Auto Truck Crash
Damages totaling 125000 are sought in circuit court after a January collision west of Mt Vernon. W E Young and Leota Young sue Charles Hinson of Centralia doing business as Hinson Trucking and Dauris Lockwood. Leota Young seeks 100000 for permanent injuries while W E Young seeks 5000 for injuries and car damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
W. E. Young
Leota Young
Bessie Young
Charles Hinson
Centralia
Hinson
Ing. c
Dauris Lockwood
Lockwood
Winslow
Ind
Bessie
Weaned Litter Weighs 761 Pounds at Weaning
A litter of 19 purebred Yorkshire pigs raised by Harold Morris near Decatur weighed in at 761 pounds 14 ounces at weaning. Born March 5, the pigs sire Ardyne Famous and dam H. R. Lou Seven. weighed seven miles west of Clinton. Illinois Director of Agriculture Roy E. Young and American Yorkshire Club secretary Robert Shannon attended. Last year a litter of 11 Hampshire pigs in Indiana weighed 696 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Decatur
Tfl
Yorkshire
Harold Morris
Morris
Clinton
H. R. Lou
Ardyne Famous
Roy E. Yung
Ilinois
Robert Shannon
Lafayette
Ind
American Yorkshire Club
Hampshire
Ralph S., Myers
Geneva
Woman Burns In Son's Plane Wreck
A Missouri woman, Mrs Helen Theobald of Fayette, dies in a light plane crash near Rockford as her son Richard Bullers, a Chicago Transformer Company employee, sustains third degree burns and several broken ribs when the craft, flying from Fayette to Chicago, strikes a tree in bad weather and bursts into flames. The son attempted to drag his mother from the wreckage but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockford
Missouri
Helen Theobalt
Fayette
Richard Bullers
Roscoe St
Chicago
Bullers
Chicago Transformer Company
Cantrell and Greathouse Obtain Marriage License
Melbourne M. Cantrell of Iuka and Ima Jean Greathouse of Fairfield obtained a marriage license confirming their upcoming nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne M. Cantrell
Iuka
Ima Jean Greathouse
Fairfield
Boy, 12, Breaks Leg Playing Baseball at Home
Vernis Gale Lomax 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Lomax of the Nasan Road suffered a fracture of the left leg between the knee and hip Saturday afternoon while playing baseball at home. He had earlier fractured the same leg in an automobile crash four years ago. Treated at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, he was returned home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernis Gale Lomax
Ben Lomax
Nasan Road
Vernis Gale
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Fire damages house trailer at county farm road
A noon hour blaze heavily damaged a house trailer on the county farm road. The fire started in a built in kitchen cabinet. The trailer, owned by Taft Haynes, had previously burned on April 27. rural fire department units responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Haynes
Firemen Run Weekend Alarms In Mt Vernon
A smoke scare at West Apartments and a basement fire at American Lane dry prompted Mt Vernon firefighters to respond with two calls over the weekend. At 6 40 p m Saturday crews tackled smoke from a basement incinerator at Seventh and Main. On Sunday at 3 52 p m flames destroyed three wooden barrels of rags at American Laundry location 13th and Broadway due to spontaneous combustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Apartments
American Lane
Mt. Vernon
Seventh and Main
13Th and Broadway
Campaign aims for 1.04 billion Ts Bonds drive
The plan targets 1.04 billion Ts in bonds with about 3,000,000 volunteer workers expected to participate in the nationwide campaign, signaling a large scale mobilization and fundraising effort.
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Mt.v
Scouts
Superior Watch
Dorcas
First Presbyterian Church
Guy A. Wood
South 20Th Street
Nellie Huffer
Mabel Gabriel
Wesleyan Guild
Sarah
The
Westminster Society
A A. Hudson
Wesley Methodist Church
Georgia Rush
South 23Rd Street
Panhellenic Society
Libby Tuck
Esther
Esther Circle
Westminster Society of the
H. R. Ellis
Oakland Avenue
Women's Society of Christian Service
Nellie Cummins
Milburn Smith
Africa
Rowland Clark
Russell Gaar
J. L. Buford
J. J. Corlew
China
Kenneth Ron Desh «N
Frank Biggerstaff
V. G
William Shehorn
Red Cross
Mt. V. High
Radio Sales and Service
Gibson Guitars
Son
Boy
Firemen
St.joseph Aspirinaeor
Granada
Tulsa
Morgan
Canada
Blood
Oll
Susan Hayword
Robert Preston
Virginia Grey
Philip Reed
Roy Calhou
George Bancroft
Ann Southern
Hellgate
Pida Lupino
Leo Carrillo
Lech H. Fry
Casey B. Jones
Benton Road
FUR Institute OF America
VOGUE
the Mammoth Dept. Sore
Bill Ding
IS Building Business
Jack Ponders
Earl Outland
Roger Saums
Flora
van Born
South 10Th Street
Arch Vanhorn
National Istitute
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