Southern Illinois Art League drew many visitors from across states
The meeting drew numerous attendees from Eldorado to St. Louis including Merrill Stricklin J R Metcalf Julian Blakely James Curtis and J C Lasiter. Out of town guests included Mae Boyle and Rev Jim Sweet with families from Missouri and California. Other participants hailed from Decatur Salem Kinmundy Rochester Kirkwood Alton Centralia and Champaign among many. Many locals also joined, with reports of visits to and from Shawnee and Mt. Vernon as the event continued Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Art League
Merrill Stricklin
Eldorado
J. R. Metcalf
Julian Blakely
Harrisburg
James Curtis
Paducah
J. C. Lasiter
Junior Lasiter
Metropolis
Bill Shristy
Rudolph Schiller
Mae Boyle
St. Louis
Perry Griessman
Champaign
Dan Woodley
Peoria
Bill Linders
E. L. Moore
H. C. Rissman
A. S. Fowler
John H. Muntain
Frank Nanzoli
Frank Quinn
B. C. Stafford
W. L. Tanner Sr
W. L. Tanner
Ed Garlich
Jim Sweet
Missouri
Charles E. Smith
Roy Smith
Jackarcher
Margaret Baker
Linda Barlene
Ontario
Calif
H. A Goffinet
Weanne Lindquist
Decatur
Fred Burke
Elaine Burke
Salem
Wilma Raughers
Kinmundy
J. Russell Strop
Rochester N
Francis Scheidegger
Kirkwood, Mo
James Rissi
Alton
J. Gitehoff
Madison, Ill
Frank Rissi
M. C. Rissi
Collinsville
Kenneth Hammack
Fairfield
J. B. Leonard
Hilda Onard
Leona Hirt
Chester
Sohn Parks
Ray Taylor
Benton
Jim Hess
Hillsboro
H. B. Rankin
Flora
Blaine Marlow
Aylorville
Rist
Emil J. Hoffman
Incalocial Security Administration
Olney
Robinson
Lawrenceville
Roy Simpson
Carbondale
Simpson
Great West Quite Assurance Co
Morris Porter
Robert
Rom Alton
Paul Haley
Wm. T. Edmison Ion
Vernon
Albert Sides
Woodlawn
Shawnee
Spiro Hassaki
Spiro Hassakis
Southern Illinois Arteague
Betty Agerdorn
Litchfield
da Pierce
Staunton
Herman Agerdorn
Gene Morkos
Itchfield
George B. Schwarz
Don Krebbs
Breese
R. W. Simpson
Chrisopher
Don Carter
iNie Carter
Steven Carter
Jerseyile
C. L. Kayser
G. A. Strasser
Wood River
Marjorie Spieth
Centralia
Jasper DeWitt
Walter Gregory
Ampa
Fla
Clarence DeWitt
Theouthern Illinois Art League
Betty Griffin
Illian Housh
Virginia Spieth
A. Riedel Baird
Arthur Woods
Wade Davis
West Frankfort
Jerry Grant
Anna
Kil
R. D. Rose
L. Ray F Festus
Ralph Morgan
Frances Scheidegger
Viola Scheidegger
Joan Sheidegger
Kirkwood
Leo Feller
Lydell Downan
H. E. Mohler
Charles Thetford
Murphysboro
Yera French
Louis French E Herrin
Phil de Woskin
Joe S. Brown
Carl Mann
Joseph G. Vallaw
W. C. Shafer
Kell
Mt. Vernon
Marvin Sanders
Wayne City
Iwan Wilkins
Ben Boh
Charles Howard
Ronnie
Larry
Gertrude Howard
Gerald Howard
Howard Farthing
Connie
W. C. Dysart
Francis Lezemone
Lay Baugher
Sikeston, Mo
Ronald Dorge
Kitty Carna
Francis Carna
Norton Claypool
Mayme Garhard
G. W. Pilon
75th Anniversary of Radom Church Mass in Radom
St Michael's Catholic church at Radom marks its 75th anniversary with a mass at 10 conducted by Bishop Albert Zuro weste of Belleville and assisted by Father F L Borent. Radom is a large Polish parish in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Radom
Albert Zuroweste
Belleville
F. L. Borent
St. Michael's
Washington County
Births in Dix and Belle Rive produce two daughters
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wray of Route 1 Dix welcomed a daughter Martha Kay born yesterday at home. Mr and Mrs Clyde D Wangler of Belle Rive welcomed a daughter Mildred Marie born at 5 30 am today at Jefferson Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wray
Route 1
Dix
Martha Kay
Clyde D. Wangler
Belle Rive
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mildred Marie
Spaine-Atkinson Double Ring Ceremony in New Bern NC
A double ring wedding united Nancy Jane Atkinson daughter of Glenn Atkinson and Harry R. Spaine of Charlotte on September 5 at the home of Rev. F Herbert Morris in New Bern North Carolina The bride wore a light blue dress with brown accessories and a halo of artificial flowers in her hair. The gown featured a small veil and a Bible adorned with purple orchid to which chrysanthemums were attached. Sister of the groom Y W Edwards served as matron of honor in a light sheer dress with baby chrysanthemums and pastel ribbons. Pressley Byrum acted as best man. Attendants and guests included Yates Edwards and families and Lady Bell of Mt Olive NC. The couple planned a honeymoon to Atlantic Beach NC and will reside in Charlotte. The bride is a Mt Vernon Township high school graduate class of 1947 and previously employed at First National Bank. The groom played for the Mt Vernon Braves in 1947-48 before moving to New Bern and later works for Coca Cola Bottling Co in Charlotte. The wedding party and newlyweds will reside on Apennine Avenue in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaine - Atkinson
F. Herbert Morris
New Bern
North Carolina
Nancy Jane Atkinson
Glenn Atkinson
Harry R. Spaine
Charlotte
N. C
Y. W. Edwards
Edwards
Pressley Byrum
Yates Edwards
Lady Bell
Mt. Olive
N.C
Atlantic Beach
Spaine
Mt. Vernon Township
First National Bank
Mt. Vernon
Knights of Columbus Council 2964 Social Meeting Today
The Knights of Columbus Council 2964 holds its regular social meeting this evening at 8 30 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C
Knights of Columbus Council
Southern Illinois Art League hosts 56th semi annual convention
The Southern Illinois Art League held its 56th semi annual convention at Paradise Country Club with 125 studio owners and guests. Louis C. Pavledes presided, Flora chosen as spring meeting host city, and officers named. Notable speakers included Jeanne Lindquist on Child Photography and J Russel Stroup on Lighting Without Bunk. Photographers from Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and New York attended. print analysis and demonstrations seated the day's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Art League
Paradise Country Club
Louis C. Pavledes
Delo Photo Craft Studio
Fred Benke
Salem
Leon Rissi
West Frankfort
Jeanne Lindquist
Decatur
Edith Reznick
Benny Jackson
W. H. Beckmeyer
Sue Ann Hart
Norma Lee Tess
Shirley Warren
Pauline Smith
Jacque York
Roberta Reznick
Doris Hertenstein
Olive Dell McEffee
Barbara Buford
Flora
N. B. Rankin
Louis C. Paviedes
H. B. Rankin
J. B. Leonard
Chester
Rubbish Blaze Ignites Shed at Residence
A shed behind Charles Simmons home at 219 S 12th St caught fire yesterday from burning rubbish. Firemen controlled the blaze and estimated damage at 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Simmons
S. 12Th Street
Catron-Donoho Wedding Held Saturday in Home
Edna Louise Donoho and Robert Owen Catron wed in a single ring ceremony Saturday at five p.m. at the Rev. Sam McCoy home. The bride wore aqua with black accessories. corsage white carnations. Best man Milton Burns and matron of honor Pearl Beckham wore coordinated attire. A reception followed at the Catron home. The groom, a Wayne City graduate and Navy veteran, farms. couple to reside on Fairfield Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCoy
Pearl Beckham
Milton Burns
Burns
Vernon Catron
Platter Hit Parade Includes Blues And Jazz Gems
A vintage list features Jackie Guthrie and his Okla homans with Crazy Boogie, Merle Travis natural born gamblin man, Stan Kenton concertos, Three Suns waterfall to moonlight, Tex Soncke rainy afternoon rambling, Louis Armstrong a song was born, Freddy Martin here I’ll stay, Sammy Kaye green up time, Bennie Moten she’s no trouble, Herbie Fields John John in a Persian Market.
Bird Green Day Planned at Blu Ford Baptist Church
Plans move forward for Bird Green Day at Blu Ford Baptist Church this Sunday October 3 at 2 00 p m A special observance will present a new automobile to the Rev Mr Green in appreciation of forty years in the ministry Contributions may be sent to FE S Howell Bluford or to H C Levin at the county clerk s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Green
Bluford Baptist Church
Green
FE. S. Howell
Bluford
H. C. Levin
Revival services begin at Nason Town Hall
Revival services start September 29 at 7 15 each evening in Nason Town Hall led by Rev John Mc Govern an evangelist from Palmer Tennessee formerly of Nason Illinois. The persistent effort promises gatherings of faith and community outreach conducted by a seasoned minister linked to both Tennessee and Illinois roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nason
Nason Town Hall
John McGovern
Palmer, Tenn
Nason,Ill
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits Several Patients
Jefferson Memorial notes admissions and discharges. Admitted: Mrs Wilmennia Smith Mrs Jessie Cassada Mrs Agnes Clara Thompson Henry Downey Donald Lytle. Discharged: Gladys Shurtz Mrs Effie Northcutt John Cobb Mrs Jean Riggs Good Samaritan infant and adult mentions. Further discharges include Mrs I Royer Mrs Maxine Tucker and infant Sandra Kay plus several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Wilmennia Smith
Jessie Cassada
Agnes Clara Thompson
Gladys Shurtz
Effie Northcutt
John Cobb
Dix
Jean Riggs
Good Samaritan
Henry Downey
Opdyke
Donald Lytle
Fairfield
I. Royer
Maxine Tucker
Sandra Kay
Mary Lou McLean
Wayne City
Howard Flack
Keenes
Marion Ray Shasteen
Wendell Ray
William Russell Porter
Christopher
John C. Jacobs
Kickoff Dinner Opens Civic Music Membership Drive
The Mt. Vernon Civic Music Association held its largest kickoff dinner at the Mt. Vernon Bowl to launch the annual membership drive. Attendees included volunteers, division chairmen, captains, and executives as the Mt. Vernon Hungry Five entertained. Rev. Guthrie gave the invocation, followed by Rev. Andrew Caraker's keynote praising local efforts to bring nationally famous artists to Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County. Campaign chairmen commended staff and co-operating clubs, with national representative A. Wales Williamson urging greater membership to fund a five concert series. The drive ends next Saturday at 6:00 p.m. After that, memberships will not be accepted. admission to concerts requires a membership card. Flower arrangements for the speaker’s table were donated by Mt. Vernon Garden Club members. Bill Miller served as toast master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
O. P. Gilbert
Marriage Licenses For Clarence Brand And Hanna Gowler
Clarence Eugene Brand of St. Louis Missouri and Hanna Lou Gowler of Mount Vernon are recorded as applying for a marriage license in a brief notice listing names and hometowns. The record highlights both parties and their respective counties without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Eugene Brand
St. Louis
Hanna Lou Gowler
Mt. Vernon
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Rebekah Lodge
Varnell Rebekah Lodge No
Grace Coleman
Ollie Melton
Naomi Bogan
Melton
Florida
Noble Grand
Thelma Shehorn
Hattie Williford
N. Grand
Margaret Baird
Effie Marlow
Flora Lodge
Grace A. Henry
Fred Stevens
Jimmie
Margie
Chester Johnson
Billy
Lonnie
Ronnie Stevens
Rockford
Ray Henry
Eddie
Addie Houston
Peotone
Homer Henry
Dorothy McWharter
Judy
Chicago
Robert Stevens
Joan
Joyce
Lessie Whitacre
J. J. Stephens
Herbert Lane
Jerry
Doris Mamer
James Eugene
Fred Gregory
Arla Hawk
Curtis Stevens
Curtis Wayne
Billie Donna
Opal Hurd
Pana
Ill
Edison P. T. A
Edison Schoolarent- Teacher Association
Bert. Mills
Earl Hester
Imogene Edson
Mills
George Edson
South Hickory Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
James S. Bodine
Norma Jean Dudly
Old Virginny
Gordon
Dwight Stewart
Freddie Sefried
Dolores Wilson
Phyllis Edmison
Kay Stewart
Jim Morgan
Son
Roberta Badine
Lucille Rightnowar
Roma Morgan
Frelen Edmison
Quinn Smith
James Dudly
Ansco
Peoriall
Perry Glessian
Illinois
Festus
Sikeston
Rochester
N.Y
Popular Records
Catron-Donoho
John O. Donoho
Route 7
Edna Louise
Robert Owen Catron
Grover Catron
Leitzell
Robert O. Catron
Platter
Sidney Bechet
Oakie Boogie
Jackie Guthrie and
His
The
Crazy Boogie
Merle Travis
Eager Beaver
Stan Kanton
Stan Kenton
Tampico
Tex Soncke
Louis Armatrong
Bumble
Freddy Martin
Bennie Moten
Perry Corto
Poinciana
the Man
I Love
Tex Beneke
Daddy-0
Paga Cavanaugh
John John
Herbie Fields
Maiden's Prayer
Hush— Golden Gate Quartet
Ramblin' Rose
Tony Pastor
Dinah
Les Brown
Pennsylvania
Bob
Randall Atccher
She
Hougan
Beatrice Kay
Aratie Shaw
Broadway
Adio
Dean
Doan
Eagles Lodge
MO Wan Arice Lackey
Roger G. Webb & Son Benoist
Legion Home
Priscilla
M. E. Jackson Jeweler
Granada
Weontsoay
Alan Ladd
Donna Reed
Beyond Glory
Addeed
Frankie Carla
Latess
Fox News
Kumaon
Sabu
Joanne Page
John Emery
Hillary Brooke
Boris Karloff
Ralph Eyed
Dick Tracy
Han
Wendell Corey
Popular Science News
Ek Ley
Port ‘Said
Columbia
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