Social notes from Mt Vernon area on visitors and events
Local residents and visitors gather in Mt Vernon and nearby towns for leisure and business. Notables include Dr and Mrs B W Schmitt and daughter Janet with Miss Arta Mossberger in St Louis for South Pacific, and M L Henley of Benton visiting Vernon. Many travelers from Benton, Dahlgren, Texico, Hopkinsville, Waltonville, St Louis, and Cairo frequent the area, visiting relatives, attending meetings, or watching television fights. Facilities such as Christ Hospital and Equitable Educational Conference at Excelsior Springs are mentioned among movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Schmitt
Janet
Arta Mossberger
St. Louis
South Pacific
M. L. Henley
Benton
Vernon
Dale Hopkins
Russell Jenkins
Dahlgren
Katie Audt
Nell Wicks
McLeansboro
Harold Connaway
Texico
John Jenkins
Walter Hale
Whittington
Robert Epperheimer
Lewis Cowsert
West Frankfort
Lewis Logeman
Lincoln
Virgil Coale
Centralia Road
Joe Louis
Ezzard Charles
Noah Johnson
Thompsonville
Mt.ernon
Clyde Richardson
Tuscon, Ariz
Leland B. Elliott
A. Paul Fellinger
Equitable Educational Conference
Excelsior Springs
W. W. Colvin
Fairfield
Clayton Reed
Carl Campbell
Odell Bain
Claude Minor
Hert Bennett
Beverly Bain
Billy Ellis
Ed Lively
Bob Crider
L. C. Coffer
MacLeansboro
Mt. Vernon
Orval Sturman
Elle Rive
Salem
Charles Blood
Cleveland
Ohio
J. M. Joplin
Christopher Hospital
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial records list Wayne Peddicord of Wayne City and Rev. F. L. Karn admitted. Discharges include infant Tommy Thomas, Ray Whitsell, Mrs. Pearl Stivers, Mrs. Guida Pigg, and Mrs. Margaret Gojewski of Waltonville. Good Samaritar notes admit Bobby Chvokapich and Mrs. Wilma Kniffen. discharge Benny Dudley, John Richter, Ray Braden of Bluford, Mrs. Grace L. Willard, Lora M. Coffin of Ina, Mrs. Wilma Shain and infant Marsha Kay, Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, and a colored infant Harry Eugene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Memorial
Wayne Peddicord
Wayne City
F. L. Karn
Tommy Thomas
Ray Whitsell
Pearl Stivers
Guida Pigg
Margaret Gojewski
Waltonville
Good Samaritar
Bobby Chvokapich
Wilma Kniffen
Benny Dudley
John Richter
Ray Braden
Bluford
Grace L. Willard
Lora M. Coffin
Ina
Wilma Shain
Marsha Kay
Beatrice Johnson
Harry Eugene
Sinatra's Wife Wins Separation
Nancy Sinatra wins separation from Frank Sinatra in Santa Monica court. She receives approximately one third of his estimated 1,000,000 dollar annual income and a separate maintenance decree by default. She had been paid 2,750 dollars monthly support for herself and their three children during negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Santa Monica
Calif
Frank Sinatra
Nancy Sinatra
Sinatra
Exchange Vows In Benton For Mt Vernon Couple
Miss Juanita Lavene Whitlow and William Robert Ramsey exchanged marriage vows at Rev Charles Porter’s home in Benton on Friday evening September 22. The bride wore a blue street length dress with a white carnation corsage and carried a white Bible. Best man was Marion Whitlow. matron of honor Mrs Ruby Whitlow wore pale green. Reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 623 South 12th Street Mt Vernon. Ramsey is with Leconteur Construction. A charivari and shower were planned for Sept 28 at 507 South 12th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pclmve
Maloey Ul Lind Clby
Charles Porter
Benton
Ruby Whitlow
Marion Whitlow
Missouri
South 12Th Street
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Ramsey
Leconteur Construction Company
Births at Good Samaritan and local home event
Mr and Mrs Harold L Howell of 820 North 7th Street welcomed a son named John Robert at Good Samaritan hospital. Mrs Eugene Sneed of Whit tington gave birth to Donnie Eugene at the same hospital. Mr and Mrs Bill Bowers formerly of Belle Rive welcomed a 7 pound daughter Twyla Jean at 6 10 this morning at the home of the mother's parents Ralph Lynn near Belle Rive. The mother is formerly Barbara Lynn and the Bowers now reside near Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Howell
North 7Th Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
John Robert
Eugene Sneed
Whittington
Donnie Eugene
Bill Bowers
Belle Rive
Twyla Jean
Ralph Lynn
Barbara Lynn
Bowers
Decatur
Tea at Upchurch Home in Eldorado Sunday
A large group of Jefferson county women will attend an informal tea at the home of John David Upchurch in Eldorado on Sunday October 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. announced by Mrs Irma Igo Democratic district and county chairwoman. Upchurch is the Democratic candidate for Congress from the 24th district. The address is 1116 Benton Street Eldorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
John David Upchurch
Eldorado
Irma Igo
Upchurch Jis
Upchurch
Benton Street
Edorado
Ban Veils for Slav Women in Belgrade
In Belgrade on September 28 the Yugoslav Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina Parliament passed a decree banning veils worn by Moslem women. The move follows Premier Tito's regime proposal to end veiling, affecting thousands of Muslim residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Republic of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Marshal Tito
Mrs Brockelbank Dies in Buffalo
Mt. Vernon friends were today notified of the death of Julia Brockelbank in Buffalo New York following a brain operation She was the second wife of P T Brockelbank former superintendent of the Devine plant in Mt Funeral services will be held in Buffalo Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Julia Brockelbank
Buffalo
N. Y
P. T. Brockelbank
Devine
Rural Firemen Respond to Heating Gas Smoldering Scare
Rural firemen were called to the home of Herbert Arnett Jr at RFD 3 near Mt. Vernon on U S Route 460 after a kerosene heater flared and smoked this morning. They reported no fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Arnett, Jr
RFD 3
Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon String Orchestra Clinic Saturday at High School
Mt. Vernon city schools and Mt. Vernon Township High School sponsor a string orchestra clinic this Saturday September 30 at the Mt. Vernon High School band and orchestra room. Gilbert R. Waller University of Illinois will conduct. Sessions cover elementary intermediate and advanced levels with a final string orchestra performance. Parents and adults may attend any session. Local arrangements by W. H. Beckinger and Harry Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon City
Mt. Vernon Township
Gilbert R. Waller
University of Illinois
Waller
Southern Illinois
Harrisburg-Eldorado
St. Louis County
East State Texas Teachers College
University of Oklahoma
Illinois All State
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon High School
W. H. Beckinger
Harry Dunham
Lucas Says Demos Put Reds on Run
VIENNA Sept 28 Senator Lucas D MN said Communists in America are on the run and Democrats deserve credit not Republicans. He claimed no decisive action occurred under GOP control and accused GOP leaders of letting an anti Communist bill die in committee. He contrasted Hoover era 1932 votes with Democratic feats by the 81st Congress. He cited gains against communism through laws, funding for FBI, and stronger security measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Lucas
America
Senate
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Herbert Hoover
FBI
Rain saves forests blowtorched fires in Canada
Edmonton officials report drenching rain snuffed out about 100 forest fires blazing across Canada’s northwest this week. The danger is now over as moisture helps quell the blazes and control efforts continue in affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Northwest
Baby Shower Honors Mrs Helen Toney At Home
Mrs Lola Pigg hosted a baby shower for Mrs Helen Toney at 919 Tolle read last evening. Prizes were given to Miss Mary Evelyn York Mrs Agnes Phelps and Mrs Opal Fitts. Refreshments were served by Miss Bonnie Pigg Mary Evelyn York and Mrs Frank Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Toney
Lola Pigg
Tolle Read
Mary Evelyn York
Agnes Phelps
Opal Fitts
Bonnie Pigg
Frank Thompson
Nu Phi Mu
Alpha Beta Chapter
Betty Lipps
Martha Kirk
Beta Sigma Phi
Polly McCracken
Buddy
Wanda Baker
Peggy Dave Betty Wallace
Joan Goddard
Bow Coffee House
Honest woman returns lost $20 after ad in Register-News
Mrs Margaret McThompson found a $20 bill lost near the A and P store in Mt. Vernon. She gave it to Magistrate Allan Dulaney and notified owner Homer Hauk, who placed an ad. The owner was identified and the money returned. Mr. and Mrs. Hauk awarded Mrs. McThompson $5 for honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Register-News
Homer Hauk
Margaret McThompson
South 18Th Street
On State Tour for Historical Society
Mrs. Marie P. Carson of Waltonville is on a two week state tour inviting Illinois State Historical Society members to the annual meeting in Mt. Vernon on October 20 and 21. She serves on the society's state committee on genealogical publications and is the Illinois state historian for the Daughters of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie P. Carson
Waltonville
Illinois State Historical Society
Mt. Vernon
Carson
Illinois
Daughters of the American Revolution
Amanda L Lane Dies at 68 Rites Saturday
Amanda L. Lane of 423 Casey Avenue died at Good Samaritan Hospital at 7:50 p.m. age 68 years eight months two days. Funeral Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at East Side Baptist Church with Rev. Cyrus Maulding officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Body at Myers Chapel after 10 a.m. Friday. Born January 25 1882 in Bluford. Survived by son Ray Lane of Mt. Vernon, three daughters Grace Harlow Velma Collins Gladys Harlow, one brother Clyde Russell, four sisters, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda L. Lane
Casey Avenue
Good Samaritan Hospital
East Side Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Cyrus Maulding
Myers Chapel
Lane
Bluford
Joseph
Jane
Webber) Russell
Isaac Lane
East Side
Marriage Licenses Granted in Mt Vernon and Dix
Paul Edward Rightnowar and Betty June Connaway of Mt Vernon wed in a marriage license filing along with Wilbur Dean Copple and Bertie Lee Bond of Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edward Rightnowar
Betty June Connaway
Mt. Vernon
Wilbur Dean Copple
Bertie Lee Bond
Dix
Stress on Air Force Reserve participation in area
Officers of the 9640th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron based in Mt. Vernon attended a St. Louis meeting to stress recruiting former service personnel not currently members. They urged outreach to those who would retain their discharge grade in the Reserve and urged interested individuals to contact T/Sgt. Milton Graham at the Illinois Veterans Commission office in the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9640Th Volunteer Air Reserve Training Squadron
Mt. Vernon
St. Louis
Air Force
William M. Phillips
Samuel F. Irwin
Larry B. Wilson
Air Force Reserve
Milton Graham
Illinois Veterans Commission Office
County Court House
Liquor Dealer Feeds Sparrows on Vanilla Wafers
Decatur liquor dealer Walter Curry feeds a flock of birds on the front sidewalk each day for vanilla wafer treats. Birds arrive regularly, with a favorite named Birdie who accepts food from his hand. If late, Birdie squeezes inside for a handout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Decatur
Walter Curry
Curry
Birdie
New Commander At Scott Field
BELLEVILLE Illinois September 28 Col George W Pardy of Reis Air Force Base in Lubbock Texas has been named commander of Scott Air Force Base he is expected here next week and will succeed Brig Gen John F McBlain who becomes inspector general for the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Neb Col Pardy transfers from the Air Training Command multi engine training base at Lubbock Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belleville
Ill
George W. Pardy
Reis Air Force Base
Lubbock
Tex
Scott Air Force Base
Pardy
John F. McBlain
Strategic Air Command
Offutt Air Force Base
Omaha
Air Training Command
Free Beer Gift For U S Forces In Korea
The Army in Korea will receive 1,200,000 free beer cans from brewing interests. Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. of Milwaukee and Schenley Industries Inc. of New York each donated 600,000 cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres- Washington
Korea
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Schenley Industries, Inc
New York
Indictment in Mt Vernon Woman Death Case
Sam White of Hamilton county has been indicted by a Wayne county grand jury at Fairfield for manslaughter in the September 18 truck accident near Wayne City that killed Mt Vernon resident Alta Bena Beck. White and passenger Guy Rawls escaped with minor injuries. bond set at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam White
Hamilton County
Wayne City
Alta Bena Beck
Mt. Vernon
Wayne County
Fairfield
Rosiclare Pushes for Hydrogen Bomb Plant
Rosiclare residents press for a hydrogen bomb plant in Hardin County, backed by the local Better Business Association. The resolution seeks federal site selection in the wake of a Pope County farmers group opposition to area placement, coordinated through secretary F. W. Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rosiclare
Ill
Rosiclare Better Business Association
Oday
Hardin County
Lucas
D-Til
F. W. Rutherford
Pope County
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Royal Arch Masons
Andrew D. Webb
Cecil N, Lovin, Secy
Glen E. Cole
Csnie
District 102
I.C.C.F
al Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Barber Shop
Dr. Goldstein
Arry Shehornn
G. Melvin King
Juanita Lavene Whitlow
William Robert Ramsey
John Whitlow
Buckner
Lawwa
Mary Jane Studios
First Methodist Choir
Flora
Latter Day Saints
South Mill
East Washington
W. D. Fehrenbacher
Federated Civic Club
Bowl Coffee House
Reba’ Holt
Lil Han Vaught
Genevieve Laird
Helen Phillips
R. I. McAfee
Federated Women's Club
Virgil Howell
Ruth Reed
Aline Williams
Irma Drier
Mary Jo Harris
Mildred Davis
Lillian Vaught
Mary Hertenstein
Bill Ratliff
Benton Road
Clyde Chirch
Levi Summers
Jimmie
Teddy Phelps
Della Boswell
Rea
Agnes Dietrich
Livingston
Texas
Maude Ratliff
Luther Dale
Nason
Ira Storment
The
First Baptist Church
Pfe
Melroy Dahmer
New Orleans
Allen
Carol
Rita
Charlotte
Arlene
Robert
George
Mrs. Dahmer
Sheldon
Pfe. Dahmer
Ava Marie
Geraldine
U.S
Seoul
Max Desfor
Tokyo
Historical Society
Marte P, Carson
South 10Th Street
Faith Lutheran
Scott Field
Eagles
Mt. V
C.F. Hall
AMVET
M. E. Jackson
North
Clwina
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