Deaths Lewis Winemiller services in Macedonia
Funeral services for Lewis Martin Winemiller 54 of Macedonia will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church with Revs Elmer Tice and Estelle Murphy officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Body lies in state at Gholson Funeral Home McLeansboro. He was born October 12 1909 in Franklin County to Fred and Savilla Hatchcraft Winemiller. Survived by wife Lydia Ewald, five sons Lyman Evansville IN Fredrick Dahlgren Jack Lincoln IL Charles Junior, three daughters Lenore Harrison Nashville Tenn Loreen Bailey Athens OH Leotta, and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Martin Winemiller
Methodist Church
Macedonia
Elmer Tice
Estelle Murphy
Gholson
McLeansboro
Winemiller
Effingham
Franklin County
Fred
Savilla
Hatchcraft) Winemiller
Lydia Ewald
Lyman
Evansville
Ind
Fredrick
Dahlgren
Jack
Lincoln
Ill
Charles
Junior Winemeller
Lenore Harrison
Nashville
Tenn
Loreen Baily
Athens
Leotta Winemiller
Relative Dies In Washington Funeral Services for Mrs Dollie M Johnson
Funeral services for Mrs Dollie M Johnson were held May 1 in Washington DC with burial in Arlington Cemetery She died April 29 at her daughter's home She was a school teacher for over 30 years in Illinois before retirement Survivors include her husband Bodell Johnson three daughters Ruth A Ruby I and Helen M Rearick a son Charles M Johnson and two grandchildren Relatives in this area include Meda Fox and Floyd Johnson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie M. Johnson
Washington, D.C
Arlington Cemetery
Johnson
Ruth A. Johnson
Forester Street
S.E
Illinois
Bodell Johnson
Ruth A
Ruby I
Washington, DC
Helen M. Rearick
Arlington Va
Charles M. Johnson
Fairfield, Il
Meda Fox
Bluford
Floyd Johnson
Leslie Shafer Dies at 58 in Mt Vernon Home
Leslie Shafer 58 died at 2 00 p m Friday at his home on RFD 6 Mt Vernon from an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer. Funeral services 2 00 p m Tuesday at Union Chapel Methodist with Rev Chester Donoho and Rev Rosemary Hails officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Body in state at Osborn Funeral Home Dix after 2 30 p m Monday. Born Feb 2 1906 near Texico son of John H and Nora B Highsmith Shafer. Married Dec 24 1928 at Nashville Illinois to Oleta Mae Frost who survives, with two brothers Webb Shafer Albuquerque New Mexico, H Maurice Shafer Plainfield New Jersey, and sister Mrs Louise Holloway Bluford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Les) Shafer
RFD
Mt. Vernon
Union Chapel Methodist Church
Chester Donoho
Rosemary Hails
Osborn
Dix
Shafer
Texico
John H
Nora B. (Highsmith) Shafer
Nashville
Oleta Mae Frost
Webb Shafer
Albuquerque N. M
H. Maurice Shafer
Plainfield
Waltonville Social News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Waltonville residents share weekend visits and church attendance across Illinois towns. Notes record many households as Mr and Mrs visits to Bethalto Benton Centralia West Frankfort Yorkville Mt Vernon Fairfield and Aurora plus church events and a Gospel Caravan at Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Sturgeon
Bethaldo
Ill
Tla Lance
H. P. Stalcup
Benton
Free Will Baptist Church
Glenn Cochrum
Stanley McCowen
Horseshoe Lake
Louis Forrest
Delbert Forrest
Clifford Hicks
Centralia
Ila Lance
Fred Campbell
West Frankfort
Ray Pitchford
Ashley
Rosa Cameron
Christopher
Janet Campbell
Yorkville
A. C. Wells
Ruby Campbell
Francis Campbell
Batavia
Euhel Campbell
Rayma Wells
Aurora
Iva Merriman
Louisa Brown
Mina Williamson
Mayme Dees
Mt. Vernon
Tracy Dees
Fairfield
Car Hits Tree At City Park
Jerry Lee Hutchison 19 of 835 South 19th Street lost control at 2 10 am and struck a tree near Mt Vernon city park swimming pool, then hit a post. Hutchison and a passenger escaped injury. Car damage about 200 dollars. Hutchison charged with reckless driving and driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Lee
Hutchison
South 19Th Street
Mt. Vernon City Park
Tri County Electric Forms Boosters Club in Mt Vernon
Tri County Electric Cooperative opened a meeting in Mt Vernon to form a Boosters Club aimed at informing members about legislation and cooperative activities. D E Hanes outlined goals and key points on area coverage, capital credits, and the cooperative’s non profit status, with plans for further meetings in Nashville Plum Hill and Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Mt. Vernon
Boosters Club
E. C. Champ
Woodlawn
Co-op
Champ
Boosters
D. E. Hanes
Vernon
Hanes
T. V
Congress
Tri-County
Coops
R.E.A
Rural Electric Co-ops
U. S. Treasury
Tyi County
Illinois
The
Commerce Commission
Coop
Nashville
Plum Hill
Salem
Booster Club
Jefferson County
Wayman Sledge
Bonnie
Byford Tittle
Ivan Staley
Paul Wielt
John Kent
Roy E. Moyer
E. M. Self
Foster McDonald
Wilroy Byars
Wilburn Tate
Denver McDonald
Marlin Eater
Leonard L. Pasley
Paul A. Piercy
Irvin Ward
Sherwood Danner
Roy Whisenhunt
Linus Kiefer
Marshall Cross
Huel Cross
Belle Rive
Martin Hampton
Gene Grothroff
Ellie Roane
W. H. Hottensen
Opdyke
Keith L. Mills
Bluford
Jarrett MecCowen, Jr
Pete O'Chap
Vince Kiselewski
Johnnie Earls
Knox Hirons
Waltonville
Reuben Moore
Joe P. Langa
Stanley Rosenberger
Kenneth Nortfleet
Dean Prosise
Dix
Gale Mooney
Anthony Pytlinski
Ashley
Mason Newell. Scheller
Harold Thurness
Roy Hails
Centralia
Robert Drennan
Ina
Gateway to Egypt theme chosen for Miss Mt. Vernon pageant
Miss Mt. Vernon Jaycees announce 1961 pageant with the theme Gateway to Egypt highlighting Southern Illinois. Pageant chairmen Larry Geese and Bruce Higgins promise an exciting July event focusing on talent, poise, and beauty. Entries remain open via entry forms at 118 N St Mt Vernon Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Mt. Vernon
Southern Illinois
Bob Hicks
Larry Geese
Bruce Higgins
Hicks
Jaycees
Reese
Higgins
Jaycee
Jerry Laur
Cerebral Palsy Drive in Mt Vernon Raises 1250
At the United Cerebral Palsy of South Central Illinois meeting in Centralia Dorothy Glover presented 1250 to Amos Harmening, representing Mt Vernon contributions. George Heidenreich praised Mt Vernon supporters. Board approved wheelchair, braille writer and exerciser bicycle purchases and planned a summer speech school in Mt Vernon for CPs with speech difficulties. A recreation program will include a trip to St Louis Ball Park and a Nashville swimming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Cerebral Palsy
South Central Ilinois
Centralia
Dorothy Glover
Amos Harmening
Mt. Vernon
George Heidenreich
St. Louis Ball Park
Nashville
Thieves flee after shot fired near Forest Avenue
Walker Ragan reported at 11:05 p m that two boys in white pants stole two rolls of picket fence at Alexander Wholesale Supply. He fired one shot in the air and the thieves dropped the loot then fled. Police checked the area with no contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Avenue
Walker Ragan
Alexander Wholesale Supply
Ragan
Play Day for Mt. V retailers at Green Hills
Next Monday annual Play Day outing for King City Retailers and wives at Green Hills Country Club. Golfers tee off at 12:30 p.m. Several events precede a 7:00 p.m. dinner. Promotions for the year to be explained. Bill Steffy will speak on trade expansion progress in the Mt. Vernon trading area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King City
Green Hills Country Club
Bill Steffy
Mt. Vernon
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Discharged
Elmora Graham of Woodlawn discharged from Jefferson Memorial. Admitted: Ella Thomason, Vir ginia Fern Harris, Harold B Wilson, Russell Howard Dale, William Kenneth McClain, Jewell Opal Thompson, Grace Mae Casey, Clara Angeline McKenzie, Trena Marie Youngblood, Dwight Maxwell Hughey, Alta Evelyn Best, Mare Ivan Barnhart. Discharged: Paul William Keeley, Mrs. Shirley Ann Smith and baby, Ty Jerome, Russell Ward Whitlock, Mrs. Peggy Carleen Scott and baby, Brenda Louise, Jesse Wilson, Mildred Louise Gash, Mrs. Helen Theresa Eaves and baby, Angela Sue, Neal Wayne Pepple, Mary Ann Dethrow, Mary Etta Stiff, Inez McReynolds, Carl Martin Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Thomason
Virginia Fern Harris
Harold B. Wilson
Russell Howard Dale
William Kenneth McClain
Jewell Opal Thompson
Grace Mae Casey
Clara Angeline McKenzie
Trena Marie Youngblood
Dwight Maxwell Hughey
Alta Evelyn Best
Mare Ivan Barnhart
Paul William Keeley
Shirley Ann Smith
Ty Jerome
Russell Ward Whitlock
Peggy Carleen Scott
Brenda Louise
Jesse Wilson
Mildred Louise Gash
Helen Theresa Eaves
Angela Sue
Neal Wayne Pepple
Mary Ann Dethrow
Mary Etta Stiff
Inez McReynolds
Carl Martin Taylor
Weather Summary for Mt Vernon Area
Mt Vernon area reports Friday high 81 low 58 with rainfall to date 17.22 inches for 1964. Historical highs and lows noted: one year ago 87/64 five years ago 90/57 ten years ago 39/41. Sunrises and sunsets listed for Sunday and Monday with CST.
Jefferson County Names Delegates for State Convention
William Holloway announces Jefferson County delegates and alternates to the upcoming state convention. Delegates include William Moore Paul Dickerson Lucille Ellis James McLaughlin Clyde Lee Lucille Piper Rex Taylor Bob Jones John Richardson Evelyn Harlan Bob Ruddick Lester Davis Ogie Ellis Melvin Kirkpatrick Larry Starman Mort Beal. Alternates listed are Vivian Randall Calvin Kirk Flossie Chapman Earl Mannen Milton Burns Edwina Jones Frank Williams Pauline Moore George Howard Courtney Williams Rolla Williams Donald Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bill) Holloway
Jefferson County
Democratic Central Committee
Bill) Moore
Paul Dickerson
Lucille Ellis
James McLaughlin
Clyde Lee
Lucille Piper
Rex Taylor
Bob Jones
John Richardson
Evelyn Harlan
Bob Ruddick
Lester Davis
Ogie Ellis
Melvin Kirkpatrick
Larry Starman
Mort Beal
Vivian Randall
Calvin Kirk
Flossie Chapman
Earl Mannen
Sister Of Mt. V Residents Hurt In Car Accident
Mrs. Maudie Parsons of Washington D C was injured in a May 6 car crash in that city and is reported in critical condition. She is the sister of Mrs. Victoria Carter Mrs. Josephine Reed and Glenn Hester all of Mount Vernon. Mrs. Carter left today to be at Parsons bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudie Parsons
Washington, D. C
Victoria Carter
Josephine Reed
Glenn Hester
Car Dunked In Lake Saved By Tri-County Rescue Team
Thompson and John Manion Jr. nearly lost a car after brakes failed at a lake launch. Tri-County Electric Cooperative workers Elmer Tice and Newt Lovin pulled the vehicle from Lake Jayce seven miles north of town, showcasing their first aid and rescue training for public emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob KX
Thompson
Pace
John Manion
North 12Th
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Tri- County
Lake Jaycee
Register-News
Manion
Cable TV Co
Peggy Manion
John, Jr
Tri-County
Elmer Tice
Perkins
Newt Lovin
Fairfield Road
Tice
Hogue couple welcome daughter Penny Ruth at Good Samaritan
Mr and Mrs Edsel Hogue of 1410 White welcomed a daughter born at 11 18 last night in Good Samaritan Hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds five and a half ounces and has been named Penny Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edsel Hogue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Penny Ruth
Mt Vernon mayor proclaims National Hospital Week
Mt. Vernon Illinois mayor John J. Manion proclaims May 10 to 16 as National Hospital Week to be observed by Mt Vernon’s three hospitals. Special observances at Good Samaritan Jefferson Memorial and Mt Vernon State Tuberculosis Hospital will be announced later. Additional lines list names and ages of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Manion
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mt. Vernon State Tuberculosis Hospital
Minyor
John J. Manson
Mount Vernon, Ilinois
Circuit Court Hears Traffic Fine Case
Mary M. Wilson of Route 6 faced a $10 fine after a traffic charge for leaving a curb without due care. Court records indicate the minor offense was adjudicated in the local circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Wilson
Playwright John Patrick to direct new Balloon Going Up
Pulitzer Prize writer John Patrick will return to directing for a summer Broadway tour of Balloon Going Up a comedy by So Saks. Patrick last directed a Broadway play in 1947 The Trial of Mary Surratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Patrick
So Saks
Patrick
Mary Surratt
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L. M. Winemiller
Washington
D. KR. Hanes
Tri-County Electric Boosters Club
Tri-County Electric Forms Boosters Club
Mt. V
St. St
United States
Micronesia
Irvin Mac
Nick
George
Green Hills
Jefferson Memorial
Elmora Graham
Woodlawn, Good Samaritan
Mack's Restaurant
Broadway
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Albuquerque
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Boise
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Belleville
Moline Srerersiee
Peoria
Pacific Airlines
Concord
Calif
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Reno
FBI
Lake
Stan
Vie Tire
Stan Koziara
U. S. Royal
Stan the Tire Man
U.s.royal Tires
James Ray Lockwood
Harrison
Ruth Ellen Galiher
Ondyke
David William Ellis
Fishers Lane
Jacquelyn Kaye Harvill
Conley L. Simmons
Joliet
Dorothy Jane Lane
Larry Gene Harris
Carole Jean Peak
Dappy
Joe Martin
Insurance Agency
Main Street
Lyle
Ford
Lyle Wood
Sanex
Coats
Griggs-Martinizing Parking Lot
Main St
Downtown
Hit. Vernon
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