Weekend visits bring many local and out-of-town guests
Washington Iowa residents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Harland and neighboring families returned after visiting relatives in Opdyke Harmony and Rock Island. J J Jackson and Junie Moore attended business and social visits. Several residents traveled to Champaign Louisville and Chicago for illnesses travel and events. A young girl Janet Rae Cox underwent a tonsillectomy. Various locals conducted business in Mt Vernon Olney Robinson and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Harland
Washington
Iowa
Verett Harland
Rock Island
Carrie Sawash
Muscatine
Dorris
Mae Harland
Op Dyke
Chalin Campbell
Ross Poole
Harmony
J. J. Jackson
Woodlawn
Vernon
Junie Moore
Bluford
T. A. Likens
Janet Rae Cox
Douglas Cox
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Joe W. Clark
Canal Zone
Ruth Crews
Jerry
Angie Gaunt
Burbank
Calif
John Woolsey
Chicago
J. H. Woolsey
Bill Thompson
Louisville
Clemnella Savage
Carterville
Debra Elaine
Emmett Wood
Cora Wilbanks
Belle Rive
Mt. Vernon
Gertrude Loker
Judy Coale
Champaign
Richard Glick
Bob Young
Marjorie Ann
Washington, D. C
Loren Legg
Wayne City
A. C. Williams
Elbert McKinney
Audrey
Keenes
Death of Reuben Riley at 69 and funeral plans
Reuben Riley aged 69 of 809 S Tenth street died Monday at his daughter's home in Franklin Illinois. He was a retired farmer and will be buried at Oakwood cemetery after a 2 p m Wednesday funeral at Pulley Funeral Home conducted by Rev Marsh Harpoole. Survived by three sons Herman Thomas and Charles, one daughter Mrs Frank Chism, one brother John Riley, one sister Mrs Arthur Clark and six grandchildren. His wife Mary Elizbeth Clark preceded him in death in 1925. He was born September 22 1880 in Hamilton county. A Bakerville Baptist church member, he was predeceased by his parents and one brother Cpl Robert Lee Jones stationed at Fort Lawton Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Riley
S. Tenth Street
Frank Chism
Franklin
Ill
Riley
Pulley Funeral Home
Marsh Harpoole
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Riley
Hamiltn County
John
Catherine (MacAlwain) Riley
Mary Elizabeth Clark
Bakerville
John Riley
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Clark
Cpl
Robert Lee Jones
Fort Lawton
Wash
U. S. Air Force
Lora Ruth Pilson
Dr Hall Speaks In Mississippi
Dr Andy Hall renowned family doctor is guest speaker at the Mississippi State Medical Society convention in Jackson. He departed by train last night for the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hall
Mississippi State Medical Society
Jackson
Miss
Hall
Mississippi
Mt Vernon Women’s Club honors Mrs Woodruff at dinner
Mrs Wyrle Ramp, newly elected president of the Mt Vernon Business and Professional Women’s Club, presided at Raobb’s Coffee House. Lorraine Baldridge praised Mrs Woodruff’s work as State Legislative chair and vice president of the State Federation and the Illinois Federation of B P W Clubs. The group awarded a gift and praised Mrs W B Myers as a historic mother of a federation president and club member. The evening included songs by Helen Bostic and a play review by Mrs J Curtis Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Club
Woodruff
Wyrle Ramp
Mt. Vernon
Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
W. B. Myers
Illinois
Illinois Federation
Margaret Ann Cummins
Helen Bostic
Mother McCree
A. C. Bostic
Doris Fisher
J. Curtis Starr
Mother
E. E. Cotton
Florence Compton
Salem B. P. W. Club
Helen McMacken
Salem
Edna Garrison
Legion Auxiliary Sets May 27 Poppy Day Plans
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with Mrs. Noma Hooper presiding. They finalized Poppy Day for May 27 and elected delegates Christine Rockenmeyer Ruth Allen and Grace Downey to the Effingham district convention on June 8. Alternates are Mary Webb Pearl Schul Grace Webb Vide Hampton. Junior representative Nancy Corder will attend the Jini State school at MacMurray College Jacksonville June 20 to 28. The June meeting will be at Etna Stover’s country home on June 12 with a covered dish luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Schul
Grace Webb
Vide Hampton
Ancy Corder
American Legion Auxiliary
Jini
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Etna Stover
Summersville Unit meets at Mrs Keith Clark home
The Summersville Unit of the Home Bureau changes the pectin date to May and holds a meeting at Mrs. Keith Clark home. Miss Anna Betty Huck, Home Adviser, presents the lesson “Lets Take Fatigue Out of Every day Living.” Members are urged to attend with visitors welcome. D. A. R. Meeting at Mrs. David Ames home on Richview road hosts Joel Pace Chapter groups Thursday evening May 11 at 7:30. Lois Snider, Regent of the Du Quoin Chapter, will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summersville
The
Home Bureau
Keith Clark
Anna Betty Huck
David Ames
Joel Pace
Richview Road
Lois Snider
du Quoin
Altar Society Covered Dish Supper at St Marys
St Marys Altar Society hosts a covered dish supper Thursday May 11 at 6 30 in the church basement. A musical program directed by Miss Geneva Elder features Judy Starr Larry Gentle Norella Baker Rozan Holt Olie Arthurs Carl Bostic Barbara Douglas Mary Sue Schroeder and Marilyn Walter. Afterward games guest hostesses include Mrs W J Wright Mrs J W Edelman Mrs G R Heidenreich and Mrs Frank Rombough. Members and guests are invited and asked to bring own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
St. Mary's Altar Society
Geneva Elder
Judy Starr
Larry Gentle
Norella Baker
Rozan Holt
Olie Arthurs
Carl Bostic
Barbara Douglas
Mary Sue Schroeder
Marilyn Walter
W. J. Wright
J. W. Edelman
G. R. Heidenreich
Frank Rombough
Circle Meeting Set at Mrs Harl Ryder Home
The Christian Service Circle will meet at 620 South 25th Street in the home of Mrs Harl Ryder on Thursday afternoon at two o clock. Members are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Service Circle
Harl Ryder
South 25Th Street
Rotary Luncheon and Garden Club Meet at Mt Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Rotary Club met at Hotel Emmerson with Rev. Paul Varanoff speaking on life behind the Iron Curtain. District Rotary Conference invites were extended for Marion May 10 and 11. L. Buford set to discuss The Paul Harris Foundation on May 11 at 1 30 p m. Rotarians and visitors attended. The Mt. Vernon Garden Club plans a joint meeting with Garden Globes at the Presbyterian church on Ashley Road May 12 at 10. Flower arranging will be discussed by Mrs. Lewis Carbondale with Mrs. Trevor Jeffries as well. Exhibits must be in by 10, box lunches requested, and a workshop will follow with members bringing flowers and related supplies for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Howard Allen
Dahlgren
Maxine McClellan
Belle Rive
Patricia Taylor
Rotary
Mt. Vernon
Rotary Club
Hotel Emmerson
Paul Varanoff
Russia
Father Holt
Marion
Ill
L. Buford
Pleasant Grove W S C S Plans Thursday Meeting
Pleasant Grove Women's Society of the Christian Service will meet at Mrs. Marvin Sledge's home. A covered dish luncheon at noon with drinks and dessert provided. Members to bring table service and a household hint. A business meeting will follow in the afternoon. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove W.S.C.S
Pleasant Grove
Higginson Coberly Couple Betrothal and Wedding
Higginson and Coberly families announce the marriage of Betty Coberly to Edward Higginson. The April 3 ceremony occurred at Wesley Methodist with Rev. O E Connett officiating. Bride wore brown Glen plaid. attendants Shirley Coberly and Virgil Higginson. They plan to reside in Casper Wyoming. Also noted is a Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at Mrs. Wood’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper, Wyo
Miss Woods Wins Final Audition For Muny Opera 1950
Janet Woods, among 200 applicants, was called back Monday after March auditions. Thirteen altos and thirteen sopranos were selected for the 1950 season. Rehearsals start May 11. Janet studies voice in St Louis with Mrs. Nussbaum, after praise from pianist Robert McDonald in Chicago. She previously starred in Sweethearts and Rio Rita at her high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Woods
Janet
Gale Gilbert
Gilbert
Frederick Nussbaum
St. Louis
Chicago
Robert McDonald
Dahlgren Woman Sallie Wicks Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs. Sallie Wicks 79 of Dahlgren died at 10 15 am Monday at Jefferson County Memorial Hospital. She was daughter of the late Dr W H Bunton and Mary Charles Bunton and widow of Peter Wicks who died April 27 1916. A 65 year member of Dahlgren Methodist church she is survived by four sons Albert Detroit George Auburn Wash Owen Centralia Wash and Frank Dahlgren and four daughters Myrtle Muse Los Angeles Nana Sammons Tacoma Iva Dove Chicago and Flossie Garrison Dahlgren. Her brothers the Rev H W Bunton Mount Rose SD and Dr George W Bunton Hollywood Calif are Methodist ministers. Two daughters died in infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Wicks
Dahlgren
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Wicks
W. H
Mary
Charles) Bunton
Peter Wicks
Dahlgren Methodist Church
George W. Bunton
Hollywood
Calif
Albert
Detroit
George
Auburn
Wash
Owen
Centralia
Frank
Myrtle Muse
Los Angeles
Nana Sammons
Tacoma
Iva Dove
Chicago
Flossie Garrison
H. W. Bunton
Mount Rose
South Dakota
Community church meetings and PTA events announced
Lillie Wood hosts officers election and attendance urged. Women Society of Christian Service meets at 10 30 Wednesday with Book lesson. new officers to be installed. Gleaners Class of Park Avenue Baptist schedules 7 30 this evening social. all members and visitors welcome. Lincoln School PTA meets May 14 at 2 pm. Dr Clara Menger leads on child guidance. tea to follow. installation by Mrs Lester Buford. mothers of entering kindergartners invited. Happy Hour for preschoolers and early grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Wood
South 20Th Street
Wood
Hallie Book
Ww. S. C
Women's Society of Christian Service
Wesley Methodist Church
The
Society and Friends of the Church
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Lincoln School
Lincoln School Parent- Teacher Association
Clara Menger
East
Mt Vernon Toastmasters Elects Officers At Second Meeting
The Mt. Vernon Toastmasters Club held its second meeting at the L. & N. Cafe and elected six officers for six months: President Frank Feltmeier Vice President Roger Webb Secretary Treasurer H G Downey Sergeant at Arms Earl R Kreuger Deputy Governor Edwin Arnold and LeBen Garrison as Topicmaster The club plans weekly meetings at 6 30 p m and aims to train members in public speaking leadership and chairmanship The charter is expected to close at the May 15 meeting with a program including Toastmaster C L Sheffield Topic Master C R Hamment speakers Glenn Kotter Edwin Arnold Addison Gillespie J A Breeze and LeBen Garrison operating the Air Suppressor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Toastmasters Club
C. R. Hamment
Frank Feltmeier
Roger Webb
C. L. Sheffield
Glenn Kotter
Edwin Arnold
Addison Gillespie
J. A. Breeze
J. A. MacDonald
le- Ben Garrison
Royal Arch Masons Meet May 10 With Mark Master Degree
Andrew D Webb chapter No 160 plans a stated meeting at 730 pm Wednesday May 10. The Mark Master degree will be conferred. Glen E Cole High Priest Cecil N Levin Secy Also Marine Corps League Jefferson County Detachment meets 730 pm tonight at AMVET club to discuss Veterans Reunion Robert L Stinson Commander
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Glen E. Cole
Cecil N. Levin
Marine Corps League
Jefferson County
Amvet Club
Robert L. Stinson
Ethel Hartley of Waltonville Dies at 60
Ethel Hartley of Waltonville died at 12 25 p m Monday aged 60 years nine months and 17 days at Universalist church in Waltonville burial in Dryden cemetery in Bald Hill township. Survived by husband John R Hartley of Waltonville mother Rosa Foote of Columbus Nebraska two sons Edward of Mt Vernon and Landrith of Hammond Ind a daughter Eleanor Hampleman of Tamaroa a brother James A Foote of Tucson a half sister Effie French of Winner South Dakota and eight others. Funeral arrangements by Fry Funeral Home Waltonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hartley
Walton Ville
Universalist Church
Waltonville
E. L. Gulley
Dryden
Bald Hill Township
Fry
Rs. Hartley
Brown County
John R. Hartley
Rosa Foote
Columbus
Nebraska
Edward
Mt. Vernon
Landrith
Hammond
Ind
Eleanor Hampleman
Tamaroa
James A. Foote
Tucson
Ariz
Effie French
Winner
South Dakota
Local 4-H Clubs Hold May Meetings and Elections
Homemakers 4-H Club met at Ruth Houston's home with demonstrations by Esta Lee Carlton Carral Ann Wilson and Dorothy Meadows Carlton was elected Federation member replacing Dorothy Reece New members Nona Neta and Nalda Jones were welcomed The next meeting will be May 22 at Esta Lee Carlton s home Farrington Center 4-H meets May 10 Centerfield Ramblers meet May 13 at Center school Dix 4-H Club elected officers May 6 and discussed May 13 training at Mt Vernon Next meeting May 20 at Mrs Cummins home Wolf Prairie Hustlers welcomed new member Evelyn Black The group practiced 4-H Sunday program Talks given and knot demonstration held Next meeting May 27 at leader s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Moore
Ruby Miller
Marie Pierce
Dorothy Edmondson
Doris Cutrell
Homemakers
Ruth Houston
Esta Lee Carlton
Carral Ann Wilson
Dorothy Meadows
Federation
Dorothy Reece
Nona
Neta
Nalda Jones
Farrington Center
Dix
Dix Lucky Four Leaf
Gladys Cummins
Shirley Dobbs
Linda Duncan
Mary Jane Caldwell
Ima Riley
Wanda Bruce
Kara Storment
Merrilyn Duncan
Mt. Vernon
Wolf Prairie Hustlers
Edith Ford
Evelyn Black
Dixie Lee Davis
Barbara Neal
Arlene Irvin
General Hodge's Mother Is Dead
Mrs. Melissa Hodge mother of Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge died at 2 a.m. in Carbondale Illinois at 87 after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral set for Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Prospect Cemetery Golconda. General Hodge commands the Army Corps at Fort Bragg and was briefly in Morea in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Carbondale
Melissa Hodge
John R. Hodge
John R. Brown
Benton
Albert Hodge
First Presbyterian Church
Prospect Cemetery
Golconda
Hodge
Eng Army Corps
Fort Bragg
Morea
Hospital Notes from Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan
Discharge and admission details list patients at Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan. Names include Roga Blessin Mrs W G Williford Madeline Dickey and more, with discharges for Jerry Rogers Ruby Artis Laura Tate and infant Connie Jean and infant Jeanine Henderson, plus other admissions and discharges across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Roga Blessin
W. G. Williford
Madeline Dickey
Bluford
Bobby Joe Morgan
Gertie Russell
Jerry Rogers
Fairfield
Ruby Artis
Laura Tate
Connie Jean
Jeanine G. Henderson
Good Samaritan
Alice Grothoff
Opdyke
Mary M. West
Ruth Garrison
Alonzo Howard
Ashley
Births in Mt. Vernon Families at Local Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Hershel Woodrow Galiher of 210 Opdyke welcomed a son born this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital who remains unnamed. Mr and Mrs Ray Brown of Route 5 Mt Vernon added a daughter at 8 30 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces and named Linda ue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel Woodrow Galiher
Opdyke
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ray Brown
Route 5
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Linda Ue
Eight-Year-Old Boy Hurt After Fall From Tractor
Bobby Joe Morgan eight is son of Mr and Mrs Joe Morgan of RFD 3 Mr Vernon. He was riding with his father plowing when he fell from the tractor and was struck by the plow causing a crushed chest and a broken collar bone. He was rushed to Jefferson County Memorial Hospital at 7 30 this morning in serious condition but expected to recover. He remained a patient at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Joe Morgan
Joe Morgan
RFD 3
Vernon
Bobby
Bobbby
Jefferson County Memorial Hospital
Mt Vernon Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses
Leonard L. Haley of Mt. Vernon and Reba Nell Sinks of Mt. Vernon seek a marriage license. William J. Bell of Mt. Vernon and Betty Faye Jones of Mt. Vernon also apply for a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard L. Haley
RFD 7
Mt. Vernon
Reba Nell Sinks
William J. Bell
Betty Faye Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Hall
Triaty
Mr. Jackson Jewe
Seed Ag Shoe
No Phi Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Jack Garrison
Martha Kirk
Mary Shields
Mary McKee
Wanda Baker
Joan Goddard
Carole Dillingham
Phyllis Shields
Doris Webb
Anne Garrison
Eleanor Bridges
Janet Woods
Walter Maxwell
Ashley Road
Sallie Wicks of
MT. Vernon High School
New Mt.v. Club of Toastmasters
Airport News
Carl Edmison
Gerald Joles
New Orleans
Paul Tetrick
Centerfield Ramblers
Center School
Field Township
Mrs. Aspers
Bailey St
Camden
N. J
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Mich
Petunia
Pauline Johnson
Ivan Pigg
Mgr
Wednesday & Thurday
Amuzement
Cnterprises Presens
Dorothy Lamnoue
Brian Domlevy
Claire Trevor
UMMER
Francis
Buccaneer
Yvonne DeCarlo
Martha Scott
Fou
MAN
SPS
Vallime
Hollywood Varieties
Robert Rockwell Barbra Fuller
Raymond Burr Hillery Brooke
Swiey Burnett
Oakwood
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