Mt. Vernon Residents Embark on Holiday Visits and Trips
Local residents and visiting guests travel to cities across the Midwest and Canada for holidays and vacations. Couples and families, including Ted Wells and Laverne Stewart, J.C. Livingston, and Harold Johnson, visit relatives in Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana while others tour Washington D C Niagara Falls and the Ozarks. Mentions of trips to Detroit St Louis and central Illinois towns accompany notes on return travel and upcoming visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Ted Wells
Cape Girardeau
Laverne Stewart
Ozarks
Kenneth Wilson
Kenneth Black
Dale Lemay
St. Louis
Tommy Jordan
Clagary
Alberta
Canada
Kenneth Johnson
Carm
Fred McKenry
Great Bend
Kansas
Lena West
R. L. Wingfield
Bobby
Dallas
Texas
Fay Murphy
Wingfield
Ear Mick
Detroit
Mich
New York City
Neagra Falls
Sylvia Trailand
Jack
Sherry
Robert McClinton III
McClinton
Glenn Collens
Bedford
Ind
Ruth L. Moss
Belleville
J. D. Archer
Richard Moss
Sacramento
Calif
H. L. Williams
Joe Ben Williams
Donna Yynne
Dickie
Bob Brown
Chicago
Mt. Vernon
Frank Donelson
Peavler
W. H. Beckmeyer
Gry Coe St
Jennie Ko
Wayne City Rites For L. F. Wright
Louis F. Wright longtime resident south of Wayne City died Thursday in Rockford Illinois Funeral services were set for Sunday at 2 00 p m at Combs Chapel Wayne City with Rev H H Mayberry officiating burial in Wright Cemetery Clay County The body lay in state at Combs Chapel for calling Wright born March 23 1886 in Clay City Ill was a sawmill operator member of Ellis Mound Baptist church Surviving are wife Ella one son Frank Wright Mt Vernon four daughters Bernadine Harvey Mt Vernon and Louisa Alexander Fannie Plock and Luella Jacobs all of Rockford 13 grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne City
Louis F. Wright
Rockford
Combs Shapes
H. H. Mayberry
Wright Cemetery
Clay County
Combs Napel
Wright
Clay City
Ill
Ellis Mound
Ella
Frank Wright
Mt. Vernon
Bernadine Harvey
Louisa Alexander
Fannie Plock
Luella Jacobs
Rockford, Ill
Former Mt Vernon Resident Wed in Baltimore Church
Announcement of Mamie Louis Pickett daughter of Mrs. Ella Pickett Baltimore to George S. Poehlman Baltimore. The wedding took place Thursday August 11 at Brooklyn Methodist Church in Baltimore. The Picketts are former Mt. Vernon residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Louis Pickett
Ella Pickett
Baltimore
George S. Poehlman
Brooklyn Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon
Wesleyan Guild Meeting At Mt Vernon Park
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist meets Wednesday Sept 7 at 6 PM in Mt. Vernon City Park for a potluck supper. Bring table service and a covered dish. Guests are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Guild
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
First Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon
Pierce Reunion At Brush Harbor Sunday Morning
The Pierce reunion and home coming are set for 11 am on Sunday September 4 at Brush Harbor one half mile north of Thurbur. All friends are invited. The Field Unit of the Home Bureau meets Sept 6 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Ida Mae Jackson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Brush Harbor
Thurbur
Home Bureau
Ida Mae Jackson
Past Matron's Club Meeting at Moonic Temple
The Past Matron's Club will meet in the Ladies' Lounge of the Moonic Temple Tuesday evening September 6. A covered dish supper will be served at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonic Temple
Labor Day Picnic At Green Hills Country Club
A Labor Day picnic for Green Hills Country Club members and families is planned for Monday September 5. The all day program starts with men’s golf and includes contests races and square dances with special events for children. A potluck dinner begins at six p m meat and paper plates provided please bring silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hills Country Club
Women Society of Christian Service Meet at First Methodist
The W S C S of the First Methodist Church will hold a general meeting on Tuesday September 6 at 2 30 p m on the main floor Theme Christ Jesus Himself the Cornerstone Our Faith Lesson will be presented by Rev Bayne Wilson Mrs Harry Garrison to sing several vocal selections devotional led by Mrs C W Hathaway An executive board meeting precedes at 1 45 p m
4 H Clubs Meet With Frances Hayse and Homemakers
4 H Clubs gathered August 26 at 7 30 in Frances Hayse home for achievement program celebrating her birthday. Presiding was Charlotte Gordon of the Homemakers Club. Pledges and reports were made. hay ride postponed. 4 H Camp activities discussed. cookies judged. dresses exhibited. vocal numbers and demonstrations performed by Gordon, Sherill Gordon, Bonnie Morris, Betty and Peggy Hayse, Shirley Hayes, Frances Hayes, Carol Ann Wilson, and Dorothy Reece. 25 members and 20 visitors attended. Next meeting to be announced in the Register News. Boyd Oilers held August 30 at Boyd School with 11 members and one visitor. Plans for the September 10 achievement program were discussed. talks by Betty Barr, Jean Wittenbrink, and Alice Martiney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hayse
Homemakers Club
Charlotte Gordon
Charlotte
Sherill Gordon
Bonnie Morris
Betty
Peggy Hayse
Shirley Hayes
Frances Hayes
Carol Ann Wilson
Carol Wilson
Dorothy Reece
Register-News
Boyd Oilers
Boyd School
Betty Barr
Jean Wittenbrink
Alice Marteeny
Rural Firefighters Battle Grass Blazes Near Park Avenue and Moyer Farm
Rural Department fought two grass fires yesterday. First at Ed Moore’s home, 1123 Park Ave, at noon. Second at Roy Moyer’s farm, RFD 4, southeast of the Country Club, at 12:30 p.m. No damage reported. both sites registered and easily located by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruail Fire Department
Ed Moore
Park Ave
Roy Moyer
RFD
Country Club
Mt Vernon to Ride to Railroad Fair on Mt Vernon Day
Mt Vernon leaders urge families to attend Chicago Railroad Fair events on Mt Vernon Day. Jacque York 1949 Miss Mt Vernon will reign over the C and E I exhibit and attend Wheels A Rollin pageant. Excursion fares from Mt Vernon to Chicago are set at 8.25 dollars for adults and 0.58 for children with 60 day return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Charles C. Croup
Chicago
Croup
Miss York
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Mt. Vernon Chamber of Comerce To Represent the Community During Mt. Vernon
C & FE I
Lake Michigan
DeWitt Clinton
Tom Thumb
America
Jacque
College Inn
Hotel Sherman
Mr. Roberts
Green Eyed Beauty
Ambassador East
C & EI
H. Goddard
Hospital Notes and Discharges Across Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial reports admissions for Mrs. Myrtle Smith and infants, with discharges including Mrs. Vernie Barciszewski of Ashley and others such as Miss Lottie Osborn and infant daughter. Vicki Sue Patsy Hamilton and infant son Guy Lawrence also noted. Good Samaritan lists admissions and discharges among residents of DuBois Waltonville Bonnie Opdyke and related names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Myrtle Smith
Vernie Barciszewski
Ashley
Lottie Osborn
Elijah Hayes
Douglas McGovern
Nasan
Ruth Garrison
Walnut Hill
Vicki Sue
Patsy Hamilton
Guy Lawrence
Good Samaritan
William Miner
Henry Ellermeyer
DuBois
Dwight House
Frances Green
Waltonville
Nora Hemphill
Larry Heck
Bonnie
Monta Acuff
Opdyke
Airport News and Local Visits Mentioned
R L Wingfield departed today by plane for Dallas after a short visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs H G Harris of Elreno Oklahoma also arrived today. The note ends with a playful call to attend the fair and a nod to early engineering dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wingfield
Dallas
Texas
H. G. Harris
Elreno
Okla
Three Divorce Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Three divorce actions were filed in circuit court late yesterday. Ottie Grimes sues Ethel Grimes for desertion. they wed December 22, 1947 and separated January 12, 1948. Edna LeMay Walker sues Fred E. Walker for cruelty. married August 9, 1947 and separated August 30, 1949. Wanda Louise Henson sues Joe Alex Henson for desertion. married September 12, 1945 and separated November 15, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottie Grimes
Ethel Grimes
Alvin Lacy Williams
Walker
Walker Edna LeMay Walker
Fred E. Walker
John A. Kirk
Henson Vs. Henson
Wanda Louise Henson
Joe Alex Henson
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Notice Post 952 Tuesday Eight
The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 952 will meet at the Legion home Tuesday night at eight. All members are urged to be present. Bernice Mix, President Frances Farris, Public Chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxilary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Births of Daughters to Prassenos and Howards
Mr and Mrs Nick Prassenos of 1209 South 24th Street welcomed a six pound twelve ounce daughter born last night at Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr and Mrs Roy Howard of 1123 Oakland Avenue reported a daughter to their son and daughter-in-law Lieut (jg) and Mrs B D Howard of Norfolk Virginia. She weighed seven pounds eight ounces and is named Kathie Jean. Mrs Howard is the former Betty Sinks of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Prassenos
South 24Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Roy Howard
Oakland Avenue
B. D. Howard
Norfolk
Kathie Jean
Howard
Betty Sinks
Mt. Vernon
Marriage Licenses Granted to Several Couples in Illinois
Charles C Overbey of Belle Rive and Belle R R Funkhouser. Allen George Sailer of Carmi and Helen Louise Garrison of Dahlgren. John Charysz and Frances A Nade, both of Chicago. White tailed deer often develop a liking for fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Overbey
Belle Rive
Elizabeth Funkhouser
Mt. Vernon
Allen George Sailer
Helen Louise Garrison
Dahlgren
John Charysz
Frances A. Nade
Chicago
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Wayne City Rites
L. F. Wright
Rural Department
Amvets
Billy Stonecipher
C&es
Opdyke Regletem
Leona McDaniel
Avery McDaniel
Springfield
Lettie Bristol
Ella Boykin
J. M. Jones
Robert Tuley
Evansville
Betty Christoff
Evelyn Gowler
Vernon
W. H. Hottensen
Carma
Kay
Bill Trotter
Pureque
Mississipm
H. A Kaimann
St. Loui
Essel K. Bell
R. Cc. Pagean
Air Force Proviga Ground
Elgin Field
Florida
Dora Bell
We P F
John Lemke
Morganfield
Sturgis
E. M. Harvey
H. R. Brechtefeld
Carrie Brechtfeld
Jennie Jared
George Hargis
Airport News
U.S
Berlin
Rosemary Murphy
Robert Murphy
U. S
Germany
Jacques Deval
Schlosspark Theater
Florentine Tantphoes
Bernice Mix
Frances .Farris
Pub
John B. Rogers
Mt. V
Robinson Hearing Aid Center
Papa Hooker
Mgr
Mount Vernon Airport
Harry Sherman
Americh
Richard D
Leo Carrillo
Preston Foster Frances Gifford
Guinn
Williamac
Savage Love
Desoto - Plymouth
DeSoto
Chevrolet
DeSoto-Plymouth Sales & Service
MT. Vernon, Ill
William Demarest
Huh Herberi
Eduardo Ciannelli
Charles D. Brow
Dorothy Ford
Carl Switzer
Eilene Jonaron
Batty Coldwails
Frank Moran
David Whork
Laurence Stallinggood
Arch Oboter
James Stewart -Hesre
Ty Jon O'Hare
Banedict Begeaus
Burgess Maredict
Kite Vidor
Lestia Fenton
Glenn
Ford-Lupino
Carere Padre Ioe Senet
Edgar Buchanan
William Pri
Gig Young
Ae Come
Elsa Lanchester
Thomas Gomez
Eh Bangchester
Humphrey Bogart
Ingrid Bergman Casablanca
Loretta Young
Celeste Holm
Prcs
LAW OF “the West
James Cagney
Bony
Brickle
Les
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