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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1959 THE REGISTER-NEWS MT. VERNON. ILLIINOIS SOCIETY B. P. W.

Club "Ladies you, as an organization, nave a voice any iiilelligent tiiink- ing person will listen to" said Emmerson as he addi-essed tlie Mt. Vernon Business and Professional Women's Club on Monday evening, October 12 at their I'pgiiia'- dinnw meeting at the L. and N. Caic. Mr.

Emmerson furtlier emphasized the progress business and professional women bave made in Mt. Vernon and the nation since the tuiT, of the century as be spolce on the value of Public Relations to a business, an organization or an individuaJ. The pi-ogram was sponsored by tbe dub's Public Relations committee with A-Irs. Taylor Ayers serving as chairman. She presented students from tbe highschool who are members of tbe ca.st of operetta "Mikado" wiio de- iiglit fully ejitei-tained the club members and guests witli seveaial vocal selections.

In introducing Emmerson as tlie guest speaker, Mrs. Ayers said, "Ml. Vernon is uideed foi-tu- nate to have ivad tlic capable and talented Mr. Emmerson move here fi-om New York. He has been most cooperative in civic alfairs of our city.

He is a teaclier of a large class of teenagei 's at the Presbyterian Quirch where he is also oi-ganist and choir director." Other members of the Public Relations committee are: Nancy Rendleman. Martin Potlit, Dec Dee Swofford, Rtile, Neva, Green, Ann Amy Joltn- Kon. and Leali Mc Pherson. During the business session conducted by the pa-esident, Mrs. Hilda Huston, annr.iuncements were made of Members-liip clinic to be held in Cenlraiia.

1)1 on October 2'1 to be att-ended by representa- tiws of ail clubs in tliis section of tiie state. Mrs. Dorothy Crowder, DistiMct Ten Gliairman of F'lora, visited the Mt. Venion and spoke briefly on Federation matters. She was accompanied by Miss Tarsa Ward, District Secretary, also of Flora.

Cipher guests included Mi-s. (Margan-et Elliot, Mrs. Lee Peak, Mrs. Burrel Derry, Mrs. Mary Lou Eubanks, Mrs.

Mildred Cox, Mrs. Frances Peiry, Mre. Oaud Henry a of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Martha H.

Tlirelkeld of Texas, Rx)smarion Williams of St. Paul. awl Mi-s. H. Higgms of LawTencevillc, Illinois.

Engagement Announced Wed In Afternoon Ceremony "University Of Scouting iTo Be Held SOCIALLY YOURS By SAIU Married 68 Years A "University of a new Idea in training for all Scout leaders is to be conducted Thursday evening, October 15. at 7:30 o'clock at tlic Pre.sby- terian church. All leaders in committeemen and parents are Cubbing, Scouting and E.xplor- ing including Den mothera, invited to attend. Douglas Partin, Everett Francis and A. R.

Martin will be the program chaiiTnen for the three phases of Scout training. PERSONAL Mi-s. Bill Lee of 2418 College is a patient in Room USD, Wbhl Memorial Building. Bai-nes Hos- pitaJ, in St. Louis.

The address is 600 Ivingsiiighway. Robert Gibson of Bluford shopped and visited friends while in this city yesterday. Mrs. Geno Richardson of Belle Rive was a King City business visitor yesterday. W.

PI. Hueskemeycr of Girl Scout Council, were pre- traha spent Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Vernon with friends. G. C.

Lang of Bonnie transacted business here yesterday. Kclley Coil of Kepiies was "a Mr. and Mrs. Tony Kolmer, who spent the past week visit-' ing with Mrs. Bus Creek and family in Gary, and Mrs.

Venita Moore and children im Hammond. have returned; to their home in this city. Gary Kred of Scholler will be be 89 years old on Saturday, October 19, we arc told by his niece. Gertie Next Sunday. October 18.

Mrs. Florence Archisson of Belle; Rive will be 86 years old ac-i cording to a note received this! mornin.g from her daughter, Mrs.i Iva Gill of Opdykc As usual! each one will get a birthday card' from us and we do hope they! will receive manv others, too. Girl Scout News The new of the Ver- Mt. Vernon on Tuesday. Florence Kaliat of sented uith their Scout pins and certificates, at the Leaders Club meeting, evening.

The brief ceremony, conducted by AND MRS. ROBERT L. ALLEN OF BELLE RIVE will M. Ilai-low. followed the busi- celebrate their 68fh wedding anniversary with open house afternoon, October 18, from two until five home in Belle Rive.

Now games and song.s. suitable! They are the parents of eight living children: Mrs. Grace Wallace Pici-co of Tcxico Marl Rvdt pre-next Sunday a friends meeting. jo'clock at their MRS. HOWARD RAY BOOK (Delo Photo Craft) Clnyboum Ruth Claybourn Johnson of Highridge Fai-m just north of EvasnviUe, Indiana, was hostess, October 10, to twenty six descendants of James H.

Claybourn and his brether R. C. Claybourn of Jeffei-son County, lUinois. A basket diner was enjoyed the yard of the home in a beautiful setting of hills and trees in autunm colors. The host.

E. E. (Chick) Joimson, of Marion. Illinois, who raises thoroughbred AJbino horses, put some of his prize horses thi'ough their performances of tricks for the enjoyment of the guests. All the children present were given rides on an Albino pony.

The Clayboum Family His- written and compiled by Verner Claybourn, Harriet te Threlkeld and Rose Marian Williams, as well as old family photogi'aphs, were shown to the group. Those attending were: Mi-s. Noel Clayboum, of Benton, mother of the hoste.ss; from Ml. Vernon: Mrs. L.

M. Heggy, Mrs. Harriet McOracken, Mr. and Mi-s. Bob Dulaney and son Richard, Mr.

and' Mrs. James Bi-own and son Steveiu Mrs. Eugene Bolerjack and sons Terry and Tommy; Mrs. Harold Williams of St. Paul, Minnesota; Mr.

and Mrs. Lennes Threlkeld of McKinney, Texas; from Evansville, Indiana: Mr. and Mrs. William R. aaytourn, Mr.

and' Mrs. James Claybourn and sons Jimmy and Douglas; and the children of the host, Robert, Pamela and Debbie Johnson. The Mt, Vernon Toastmaster's Oub met Monday, October 12, at 00 o'clock at Uie Parkmoro Grill. Dr. J.

R. Ansley, president, presided over the meeting which was very well attended by members and persons enrolled in Speech- Craft. Lyie Endicott gave tiie invocation. Earl Jamison was Table Topic Oiainnan for the evening. Mr.

Jamison passed out cleverly prepared cards to each person with vai-ious subject mattea- in the foi-m of questions each. Herman Schwartz sei-ved as Toastmaster introducing the main speakers for t'he evening and Uie Spooch-Q-aft Chairman. Harold Clark was the first speaker, his subject being "Point System," a very interesting and informative speech on the Illinois Traffic Laws and point system used in gi'ading to-aific violations, how and when drivers license are revoked. At the conclusion of his speech he passed out pamphlets describing the point system in detail. Ei-nie Herlenstein, ttie second speaker, gave a humorous speech nlitled "The One-Eyed Monster." His talk was based on the timely commercials used on T.V.

pro- gi'ams. He stressed Hie fact tliat no niattor what you are doing, you are thinking, or whore go, tlie One-Eyed Monster has 'a commercial to describe cvei-y situation. Ashcr Melton sei-ved as general evaJuator with Lowell Bender as- siting him as critic for Harold Oark's speech and Kermit Clifton as critic for Ernie Hertenstein speech. A. Harold Williams was ah-suppressor and timer.

Lloyd Esmon sewed as Grammarian. Harold Clark was selected as the cup winner for Speaker of the Week Award. Presentation made by Asher Melton, last week's win- itransacied business in this city 7 I Robertson of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Nina Lancaster, Mrs.

Ruth Johnson" of I Allen all of Belle Rive Mrs. Gertrude Pace Pa-ticipaUng in of vansville Ind Mrs. Dorothy Boyd of Frank Allen Ra'iph Kirkpatrick of both of East St. Louis, and several grand- was Mt. Vernon visitor on' "Camp Time, Any-Time," and great-grandchildren.

Miss Lee Ann ushers were Mr. itraimng frfm produced bytiicj jdaughtor of Mi', and Mrs. J. Applegatc. Evanston and Ira Manncn of Waltonville'Council, was an Ca7-nahan, 1917 Lake Street, Gratchncr, Rockfoi'd.

afternoon in Immediately following ceremony a rcct'plion was MISS BARBARA COHEN camo the bride of Howard Ray Book, of Mr. and Mrs. J. Don Book, of Des Plaines, Illinois. Sunday afternoon, Octobar Mr.

and Mrs. Nathan Cohen of are announcing VTS. the engagement ot their lovely daughter, Barbara, to ceremony was A. Fishbein, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Morris Fishbein of 6224 by the Reverend Dale Harmon. Richmond Avenue, Chicago, 111, White satin bows holding The bride-elect is a graduate of the Mt. Vernon Township Kreonery decorated pews High School and has attended school in California. The prospective bridegroom graduated from Von Stueben along the center aisle leading up lo the altar of the church. Lighted tapers in tiered candelaba-a, I lapers iiereo canoeiaoa-a, High bchool and Roosevelt University in Chicago and is now palms and tree arrangements of self employed in that city.

Plans are being made for an early spring wedding. ous practice makes perfect. I Ci. j. Dr.

J. R. An-sley spoke on otUdentS hui-dlesr to be jumped, telling of tlie many steps of achievement and difficult fears to overcome. Dist. Governor Addresses Rotarians Rotary District Governor Wil- To Perform in McLeonsboro white pompom c'lrysanthemums comjjicled the altar decoration.

Preceding the ceremony Mra. Craig Nelson of Mattoon sang "Be Now Mine accom- paniel at the organ by Mrs. Harold Hus.song of Champaign. Mrs. j.Xolson sang "I Come To Thee" after the bride was given in marriage by her father, and the "Lord's as the bride On November 5, a cast b'-Weffroom knelt at the al- iiam Popkess East Southern IJlinois Louis was the main speakerlf.lly will present! Tic when the Mt.

Vernon Rotary Club met yesterday at the L. and N. Cafe. He has the distinction of being the youngest District Governor in Rotary International for 1959-60. In an outstanding address bo- fore the entire membership, he discussed "Bridges of Friendship." Through the ob.jectives of Rotary, he pointed out, these "bridges" have been accomplished in local relations.

Beyond this, he reviewed these facts: The Mt. Vernon Club actively supports the District Scholarship Fund for foreign students; The Fellowship Aid to American students studying in foreign countries; and adequate financial aid to assist in construction of a substantial building in the Grassy Lake area for use of southern Illinois youth. Rotary International has been called by the federal government and the governments of many nations to build "Bridges of Friendship," the speaker reminded fellow Rotarians yesterday. This has led to the solution of many major international disputes, he said, and he concluded the "purpose of direction" is essential to Rotary and the world at large. Singled out for special District activities were J.

L. Buford and Past Governor Merle Lumbattis. Guests at the meeting were John Bobbitt and Russell Laur of this city and Herman Wilkining of Wood River, HI. New members present included D. Clarence Wlson and City Manager Chester Lewis, a former member of the organization.

Bus Stop" in McLoan.slioro. The popular William Inge romantic comedy will be the bride wore a gown of ivoiw Italian silk peau-de-soie, appliqued with French I 'eem- l)roiderod Alenlon lare. Tlie Ed- major alrraclion in a silhouette gown was feature which also includes and made by the bride. Royal Cricket of Japan," a The neckline was highlighted ner. Dr.

Wm. Grant, Speech-O'aft Chairman introduced the Speech- Craft instructions lor lesson three, "Confidence is Power" of tiie eight weeks course. Addison Gillespie presented part one on "Buck Fever" discussing stage fright and fear the public. Vern Bond spoke on "Developing Sell-confidenoe" over- cx)ming fear of people and continu- Loyal Class Members ot the Loyal Women's Class of the Central Church of Christ will meet tomorrow afternoon, October 15, at 2:00 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Oma Driskell.

Dinner Party Saturday evening, dinner party and brief business meeting of die Consolidated Paint and Varnish Co. was held at the Lawence Restaurant. Those altending included General Manager and Mrs. Pete Stanton of Cleveland, Ohio. States Manager and Mrs.

Jack Reynolds of Waltonville: Mt. Vemon representatives Grover Scott and "Tag" Evers and their wives. thi'ce-act play for children. Visiting some 22 towns in the Southern Illinois area, the theater troupe will pe-rfoim under local sponsorship and receive college ci'cdit in return for their labors. A performance of "Bus with a sterling heart pendant set with a diamond, a gift of the groom.

The Cathedral length train was caught to the dress below the waist in a large pouf. The bride's Alencon lace cap held a full-length heirloom veil Stop" has been scheduled imjwrted silk illusion edged Menard Prison dxiring the i in delicate lace with a lace me Friendship Bible Class To Have Hallowe'en Party Members of the Friendship Bible Class will have a we'en party tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church. All members arc asked to come masked. Hostesses will be Mrs. Lawrence Gray, Mrs.

Eugene Morrow, and Mrs. Minnie Corsere. Clinir Rehearsal Membei-s of the adult choir will rehearse at 7:00 o'clock to- week of tJic tour. The cast, as.sembled by Director Christian Moe. associate professor of theater at SlU.

will be responsible for all phases of production. Thi.s includes building and erecting sets, handling make-up duties, and driving actors and' equipment to and from locations. Heading the troupe arc James Lash of Dundee and Richard Gibson- of Highland Park. A theater graduate student, Lash played numerous roles with the Honolulu Community Theater and University of Illinois Summer Theater before coming to Southern three years ago. He served as stand-in for Mont- gomci-y Clift in the motion picture, "From Here to Eternity" and for Van Johnson in "Caine Mutiny," was a villain in Columbia's "Hell's Half Acre" and played bit parts in other movies.

He wrote the children's play of the current tour, "The Royal Cricket of Japan." Gibson servxjd as lighting designer for Kelso Hollow Theater in New Salem State Park in 1957 and for the SIU Theater Department last ycai-. He toured briefly with the New York Road Company of "The Medium and the Telephone," and a electrician for several one- nighters for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and New York Ballet Company. The fii-st tailcing motion lure was demonstrated in New York Qty in 1928. The ToMma volcano, 18,320 feet higii, is in Columbia. dallion in each lower corner.

The veil was originally worn by the bride's mother at her wedding and later by the bride's sister. Mrs. Roy E. Bevan of Garden Grove, California. The bride carried for her bouquet a ca.scade of white Fugi Mums with Salal greenery.

Slephano- tis and a touch of Bittersweet. The matron of honor, Mrs. Edward P. Sweda of Champaign, wore a very pale orange street length dress of DuChorn with haf and shoes to match. The bridesmaids.

Miss Mary Dycus of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Wayne Hcberer of Qiampaign, wore identical dresses of deeper orange DuChorn satin witli hats and shoes of the same shade. The attendants can-ied cascade bouquets of orange-gold Glame- lias, Salal and Croton leaves. The mother of theb ride wore a green brocaded satin dress with matching hat and shoes.

She wore a long beige gloves and carried a beige satin handbag, to which were attached Cji7ibidium orchids. Jon P. Book, of Champaign, brother of the groom, serwd as best man. Groomsmen included'i Mr. James Backoff and Mr.

Allen Bean of Arlington Heights. city with (Viends. Iipkl! Benlon tran- at the church. The tabic was centered with a fivc-tiercd wedding cake decorated with orange gold Glameiia buds and tube roses. Friends of tlie bride who assisted at the reception were Mrs.

Bob D. Brookman, Mrs. James R. Lamborson. Mrs.

John D. Applegatc, Mr.s. P. Book, Miss Joyce Bullock and Miss Kay Holder. sacted business here yesterday Mrs.

Guy McCollum' of Whittington was a Mt. Vernon business visitor on Tuesday. interesting part of this meeting. The film shoivpd new ideas and methods of camping iov Girl Scouts A preview of tilie "Fesrival of Giving" was presented by Mrs, Moore. The theme for the Mrs.

Gloria of Festival, to be December 6, spent yesterday afternoon "The Night Before Clmstmas." ping in Vei-non. jThe gifts made by Brownie Scouts Wayne Lackey of Salem was Girl Scouts, and given to less Mt. Vernon bu.siness visitor Tuesday- afternoon. and Mrs. Ed Ream of Her- transacted business and shop- iped in the King City yesterday.

fortunate childreii at Christmas, be cloth stockings, filled with small gifts. Ma-s. Moore also gave an evalu ation of the recent Round-Up of Metal trim in the kitchen or watch older brothei's and sisters bathroom tends to rust after go lo school need something to being chipped and scraped ri'ur-kcep tlicm busy. They can build ing the years. Sand tlie rusty play villages from their own cut- area, clean it and shellac thejouts.

Houses and buildings can spot when it Is dry. Then of plastic foam or magazine a preservative paint to avoid pictures pasted to cardboard. further rusting. isembling houses keeps the chii- dien as busy as the actual play- Small children who Follownng the recoptinn a V)uf-: Dwight Gerbrfof Fairfield made; membei-ship, held by the local fct supper was at the home of the bride's parents far the out-of-town guests and the wedding parly Mrs. John Weaver, Mrs.

Curt Ham and Mrs. John Howard. During tlie supper organ music ua.s played by Mrs. Roy L. Simpson, For her wcd'ding trip tlie bride chose a rose beige I'he King City, wool costume suit witli brown accessories.

Her liat ua.s ol silk velvet leaves in tones to match her suit. She wore a Fugi Mum from her bridal bouquet. a business trip to Mt. A repoit of events en- Tucsday. joyed at the Pi-ogram Shidy Miss Karol Snyder and! In.stitute, held in Edwardsville was given by Mi-s.

Oliver Vaugim of friends and shopped in Mt Vern.in yesterdav. Marceila and Mi-s. Chloe Zadek of Han-isburg spent Tuesday shopping and transacting Birk-ner. Mrs. Harlow tlicn conductxKl sliort study of tlie proper use and' display of the American Flag.

Announcements were made of, the following events: The JuJielte LMrs. Dora Crane of was; Low Birthday Tea, will be held Vernnn sliopper yesteixiayion Satm-day afternoon, October afternoon. Mr. and Arthur of Carm; were business and The bride was graduated from' Ci'ly Tues- 3tst in (lie Little House. A window display in a downtown store window, will honor tiiis evon't.

The display "Scouting Then and Now" will show of the changes in June with a Bachelor of Science' and Mrs, Coy! uniforms, training material eta degree. She majored in dress of lanna spent Tucs-, A Camp-Craft TVaining Session sigJi and merchandising. Mrs. i Inisincss and will be heldjhis Fnday. Book is a member of Alpha Omi- P''J cron Pi social fraternity.

Cajro a The bi-idegroom received his Vernon business yes- Bachelor of Science degree cnroute to Qii- Commerce from the University of Illinois in 1957. He is a mem-' Logan of Fairfield ber of Phi Kappa Sigma a Kmg City shopper Tues- fratcrnitv aflernoc.n. Mr. and Mrs. Book uill reside' Tormey of Hen-in in Springfield.

Illinois, i tnp to Mt. Ver- Mr. Book is as.sociatpd with I Pills'burv Milling Company. 'vinccs Chancy of Cen- Out-of-town guests at ihe; spent yesterday aftenioon wedding included Mr. and Mrs.l King City.

Russell Hunting, Des Plaines, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bean and Mr. and Mrs. James Backoff, Arlington HeiglUs, Miss Fannie Fishel of Urbana, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Whitlock. Di.x, Alice Lacey, St. Louis, Mr. and Mi's.

John Gratchncr. Rockfoid, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Paulus and Mrs. Henry Paulus.

Lincoln. Prenuptial actiNTties honoring Oie brid'e included a bridge party and shower given by Mrs. Orval Dycus and Mi.ss Mary Dycus at their home. Mrs. Eugene Savage and h'h-R.

Roy L. Simpson were hostesses at a bridal at the home of Mrs. Simpson. The bridegroom's parents. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Don Book, and Marjorie Powers, aunt of the bride, were hosts at a dinner at the Irvin Mac restaurant on the eve of the wedding. Mrs. Byron Ruckor and her daughter, Mi-s, J.

Craig Nelson, entertained the ladies of the wedding party and the wives of the bridegroom's attendants at a luncheon at the Rucker home on Sunday. IMAnniAGE LICENSE Lyle Geary, ,30, and Doris Rogers, 34, both of SaJem, III, 16, at the Uttie House, fi-om 9 a. m. to .1 p. m.

Badge Training for to and including Stii grade leaders, u'ill be on October 26th. at the Scout House. This training will be given! in the evening, from 7 to p. m. Adjournmeni of tlic meeting was followed by serving of a dessert lunch.

Hostesses were leadei-s fi-om the Summers-1 villc and Betliei and tlie Senior Scout Troops. Maiden name of Mother Eddy, founder of Christian Science, was; Mary Ann Morse Baker. night at church. the P'irst Methodist Delta Theta Tau The regular business meeting of Delta Theta Tau Sorority will be held Friday eveing. Octolier 16, at the home of Mrs.

Wilton Webb, Cherry Sti-eet, at 7:45 o'clock. Founders' Night will he observed in a special ceremony infter the business meeting. FRANKLIN SCHOOL P.T.A. SUPPER Oct. 15th Serving Starts at 5:00 P.M.

Maid-rite, baked beans, slaw, maslicd potatoes, pie and coffee. Servini; Starts At 5 P. M. Adults 60c Children 30c But Your Honor! I'm Going to the Jaycee Home Show At the Mt. Vernon Armory Oct.

15-16-17 FRE GRAND OPENING Friday and Saturday October 16th and 17th DOOR PRIZES JUST REGISTER If I Nothing To Buy No Obligation Novelties for the Children FOR STYLE FOR WEAR KAMP TOGS A complete line of Sportswear for boys and girls 1 year to 3 year toddlers 3 year to 6X childrens. FOR FASHION PERFECT Exclusive Dresses by "JERMAINE" Dark Cottons Pastels Sizes 3 Years to 6X $C98 to '10 98 Everything for Baby's needs, before and after. Come in and let us help with your selection. Everything in Curity and Ezknits. FREE GIFT WRAPPING CAROL'S CHILDREN SHOP 225 SOUTH TENTH 9:00 A.M.

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