Mt. Vernon Register-News from Mt Vernon, Illinois • Page 6

THE REGISTER-NEWS MT. VERNON, ILLINOIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1952 SOCIETY Salem Croup Guests Hl-Tri Club Here The impressive Hi-Tri initiation was presented yesterday afternoon by senior girls of Community High School under the direction of their sponsors, Misses Ruby Meredith and (Anna Jane Wham, for senior girls Mt. Vernon Township High jSchool. Hi-Tri, inactive in Vernon -since Miss Cornolifl Pierce left the school in 1943, is being reorganized here under the sponsorship of Mfldred Warren. It in a 'state-wide organization which had its beginning in Mt.

Vernon in 1925, under the sponsorship of Miss Pierce, for many Dean of Girls here. Salem girls taking part In the were as follows: loyal- Donna Gansmann; character, Boyle; friendship, Marilyn Smith; courtesy, Donna Brame; pleasure, La Verne Williams; success, Delores Davis. Pat Elder, pianist, served as accompanist nnd Shirley Ross and Gloria Grady soloists. fThc Mt. Vernon Hl-Tri Council the Salem girls and sponsors at tea in the school cafc- after the program.

I Members of the Mt. Vernon Council are as follows: Betty Mc- iCtillough, president; Peggy Hite, president; Pat Mezo, secre- Patty Martin, financial secretary; Anita Sheffield, Nedra Ybrk, Phyllis Cocke. Sue Carol lfesslnger, Georgia Sexton, Sharon Blickham, Betty Frlsby and Shirley Lyle. V' dndorellH. Stitchers Meet 'I Cinderella Stitchers held a meeting on Tuesday evening, at tfie home of Mrs.

Ann HowcU, 700 rpain street. vThe evening was spent creating original designs and patterns and Mrs, Lillian Samples gave a talk joh "The Art of Stitches." "At the close of the meeting i refreshments were served from a candlellghted buffet. Mrs. Howell was assisted by Miss Jane Maynor. i Tom Johnson I I To Be Hostess I iMrs.

Tom Johnson will entet- 1 tlin members of the Royal Nolgh- bbrs Social Club at two o'clock Triday afternoon at her home, 619 south 19th street Mystery Pali will be revealed and memben will draw names f6r the Christmas gift exchange. Betty CargUI, Paul Wiley In Arkaiuaa Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cargtll of Walnut Ridge. Arkansas, have announced the marriage of their i daughter, Betty, to Paul Wiley, Seaman.

First Class, United States Navy, The bridegroom, son of Mrs. Myrtle E. Wiley of Cham' paign, formerly lived In Bluford with his mother. The evening ceremony was per- i formed October 29, at the home of Reverend George McGhehey, who officiated. The bride graduated In 1950 from high school in Hoxie, ansas, Mr.

Wiley recently returned from duty in Korea and is sta- tioned at San Diego, Calif. Twins Celebrate Birthdays At Family Gathering Many friends, relatives and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. AJvin Hartley of Waltonville, Sunday, In honor of the birthdays of Mr. Hartley and his twin sister, Mrs.

Agnes Parker of Mt. Vernon. The occasion was also In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Max Raye Graham who left Monday for San Diego, where Mr.

Graham Is stationed with the U. S. Navy. Mrs. Graham is Hie former Miss Phyllis Hartley of Waltonville.

The day was spent taking pictures of the group, and Mr. Frank Hartloy showed several movie films. The following people attended the get-together; Mr. and Mrs. J.

R. Hartley, Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Hartley and son, Mr. and Mrs.

Everett McCowen, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McCowen, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McCormack nnd son, J.

D. Shurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Difk Dees, Miss Rita Hamlin, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Kiseleweski family, all of near Waltonville; Mr. and Mrs. Max Raye Graham of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Graham and son, Mrs.

Coy Reed and daughters, Mrs. Georgia Keof, Mr. and Mrs. A. B.

Hartley, Mrs. Agnes Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Reld Starkey and family, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Bruce, nil of Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mis. Dale Winklojohn of Salem; Mr. and Mrs.

Mark Howe, Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, Miss Opal Hit- tlibrldal, Mr. and Mrs. George Hit- tihridal all of Centralia; Mrs. Cecil Blankcnshlp of Woodlawn; Frank Hartley of Henderson, nnd Mr.

and Mrs. L. A. Schwartz and family of Columbia, K.V. Brnnkfimt Party Mrs.

Alice Grothoff was hostess to members of the Shady Grove Stitch nnd Chatter a breakfast, last Wednesday morning and the guests remained for a covered dish luncheon at noon. Members embroidered quilt, blocks which were later presented to the hostess. Guests of members were Mrs. Mary Alice Wilmore and son, Dale. Names were drawn for a gift exchange which will be a feature of the December 17 meeting with Mrs.

Anna Atchison as hostess. Homecoming Hold At Wayne City High More than 240 alumni attended the first annual homecoming at Wayne City Community High School last Saturday evening. Homecoming was hold in conjunction with the annual school carnival, which drew total attendance of 1,000 persons. Miss Mary Nichols, English In- tructor and the only teacher who has been with the school since it opened, was presented with a beautiful corsage, a bouquet nnd costume jewelry. There aro 11 other teachers on the staff in addition to Miss Nichols.

Bouquets of flowers, gifts from Wayne City merchants, decorated the new study hall, In which homecoming events were held. Letters were received from 40 alumni who were unable to attend and 248 were registered Saturday cvonlng. Invitations wove mailed to 1,500 former students whose ad- MARRIED RECENTLY Concert Association Presents Pianist Bolet on December 2 Jorge Bolet who plays here on December 2, at 8 :30 p. m. In the I high school auditorium, will pre- I gent the first of four concerts scheduled by the Mt.

Vernon Com' munlty Concert Association dur- Ing the 1952-53 leason. Mr. Bolet, a pianist, has played with many tot the finest symphonic organiza- dons In thti country during hii career, During the 1950-51 season he made his debut with the New York Philharmonic Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the 'Boston Symphony, He ap- jpeared with the National Sym- jphony of Washington, D. C. more often than any other group and 'will be with them again this year, Although a Cuban by birth, i Jorge Bolet considers himself completely American.

He received imost of his musical education In the United States an is now a jClti2en. Following his graduation from the Curtis Institute of Mui sic in Philadelphia, he toured Europe, appearing in such leading music centers as Paris, London, Vienna, Madrid, Amsterdam and Hague. He then returned to the United States to win the jNaumburg Award, which carries jyrtth it the privilege of a New debut in Town Hall. When Cuba entered World War 111. Mr.

Bolet enlisted in the Cuban and was eventually trained commissioned an infantry fleer. However, due to his famtli- iarity with this country and his tdommand of the English language He was sent to Washington as Military Attache of Embassy. It was at this that he made his musical jdebut in Washington, the city jwhere he has since become such a favorite. When political changes at home his commission void in 1944, Bolet enlisted in the United "States Army. After six weeks of -basic training, he was chosen of his naturalization class at Camp Croft, S.

C. is probably the only artist now ion the concert stage who is a of two armies. Later Bolet was commissioned and sent to Japan In the Army of Occupation. In Tokyo Lt. Bolet made musical Jorge Bolet- history by serving as conductor and musical director of the first production ever seen in Japan of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, "The Mikado." Performers and technicians were drawn both from American personnel and the Japanese.

Also while on duty Bolet appeared four times as soloist with the Nippon Philharmonic. Since his release from the service, he has toured Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and Latin America, and has recorded several programs for the Canadian Broadcasting Company. In May of 1952 he was called upon to take part in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Cuba in several performances with the Havana PPhil- harmonic. The Baldwin Piano Company has awarded him a special concert grand that travels in a custom built trailer to nil of his engagements. 'The concert association is very pleased to be able to present an artist such as Jorge Bolet in the opening program for its members.

This should be a fine start to one of the best seasons Mt. Vernon has ever had," President Curtis Starr declared. HEY KIDS! AMVETS Annual Christinas Show I Saturday Morning, November 29, 10 a. m. GRANADA THEATRE, I ADMISSION: 1 TIN CAN OF FOOD rocstdi to be given to Needy Families PERSONAL Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Drew and daughter, Joy, of Dahlgren, spent Tuesday in this city. Mm. Ethel M. Green Is spending the Thanksgiving holidays in Chicago with her ion, Morris Lee Green.

Mr. and Mrs. William Curlock of Belle Rive and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sebert and sons of Spring Garden, have returned from Elmwood, 111., where they visited Mr.

and Mrs, BUI Whltmore and family. Ed Splessbach, vice president of Mutual Bank and Trust Company in St. Louie, was a Mt. Vernon visitor yesterday. Mill Either Tobin will arrive from Springfield late this afternoon to ipend the Thanksgiving holidays with hre parents, Mr.

and Mrs, J. J. Tobin, Sr. Mr. and Mrs.

Pearl Nooner have returned to their home in Peoria after visiting here with the former's mother Lora Nooner. Mnr. Cecile Piercy and Mrs. Bess Berry have returned from an extended visit in northern Illinois and Wisconsin. They visited Mrs.

sons, Orris Weatherford of Whiting, Porter Weatherford of Galesburg, and her daughter, Mrs. Opal Womack of Chicago, They also visited Mrs. Piercy's granddaughter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs.

A. E. Canter and daughters, Shirley and Yvonne, left today for Oklahoma City, to spend Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Denny of Waltonville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Karch last evening. John Wesley Graham of Houston, Texas, arrived here at noon today to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Graham and her m6ther, Mrs.

S. N. Hallowell. Both Mrs. Graham and Mrs.

Hallowell have been ill for quite some time. Mr. Graham made the trip by plane and was accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Bruno Robor who met him in St. Louis.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shirley have arrived from Brownsville, spend the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Ray Schweinfurth spent yesterday in Benton and reviewed the book "Pioneer American Gardening" for members and guests of the Benton Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. E.

M. Sample of 809 south 17th street, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Clapp and children of Sesser, will leave early Thursday morning for Gurnee, 111,, to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.

Don Kraft and Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Clapp. Merle Lloyd of Fairfield spent yesterday in this city and attended the Rotary Club luncheon meeting. Robert B.

Friedman of DuQuoin spent yesterday in Mt. Vernon and attended the Rotary Club luncheon meeting held at Hotel Emmerson. Misses Ruby Meredith and Anna Jane Wham, sponsors of Hi-Tri at Salem Community high school, spent yesterday afternoon at Mt. Vernon high school. They were accompanied by a group of Salem (Mary Jane Studio) Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde David Upton, Jr. At eight o'clock on Monday evening, November 3, Miss Juanlta, Louise Tennyson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Teal, 118 east Perkins, Mt.

Vernon, was united in marriage to Clyde David Upton, junior, with Reverend Lepton Harpool officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Upton, dresses were available, but many were not sent invitations because their addresses were not known. Rotary Club Reverend Lester Pifer, minister of Central Church of Christ, delivered the annual Thanksgiving address at the Rotary Club luncheon meeting held yesterday at Hotel Emmerson.

Visiting Rotarians present for the meeting were Robert B. Friedman of DuQuoin and Merle Lloyd of B'airfleld. Ed Splessbach, vice president of Mutual Bank and Trust Company in St. Louis was--a guest at the luncheon. brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom, served as Mrs.

Upton wore a navy blue dress complemented with a corsage of white pom poms. The bride wore a ballerina length gown fo net over taffeta. Her fingertip lace-edged veil was held secure by a band of flowers and a bouquet of red roses, tied with white satin streamers covered her satin Bible. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clyde David Upton of Route 7, at whose home a reception for 40 guests was held. Both Mr. Upton and his bride aro graduates of Mt. Vernon Township high school. Prior to the wedding the bride was receptionist-stenographer in the office of E.

W. Werner Equipment Company. Mr. and Upton will make their home in Tucson, Arizona, at 3626 south Lundy avenue, while he is stationed there with the Air Force. MARRIAGE LICENSE George O.

Williams, Mt. Vernon and Clara Nichols, Centralia. (J JHCP AFTER THANKSGIVING CLEARANCE STARTS FRIDAY AT 9:15 A.M. COATS Thar Were Made to Sell for $29.98 to $39.98 $54.98 to $69.98 GO ON SALE AT FUR TRIMMED 98 $49 98 DRESSES That Were Made to Sell for $24.98 $19.98 $16.98 $14.98 GO ON SALE AT MATERIALS MOM Wool Jersey Crepes Failles Taffetas Buy On Our LAY AW AY DEFERRED PAYMENT CHARGE Local High School Students To Attend All-State Events URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, HI. Students from Mt.

Vernon Township Hitfh School will be among 1,170 Illinois high school musicians taking part in the fifth annual Illinois All-State Music Activity at the University of Illinois during the Thanksgiving week-end. The oup will be accompanied by H. Beckmeyer, Larry Kaney, Opening Friday morning, Nov. 28, the student musicians will have two days rehearsals, and a recording period will conclude the activity Saturday afternoon (Nov. 29).

Largest group will be the All- State Chorus of 665 voices. There will be two bands, each with 165 the Illinois All-State Senior Band, and an Underclassmen's Band of younger musicians. The All-State Orchestra will be 175 members strong. Some 300 teachers and music supervisors will participate ai observers and in special clinic sessions. The Illinois All-State Music activity is sponsored jointly by the University's Division of University Extension and the Illinois Music Educator's Association.

Cooperating in the program are the U. of I. School of Music, Department of Bands, and Office of Music Extension. Among the student participants are the folowing from Mt. Vernon Township High School Anita Sheffield, Robert Krebs, and Sharon Buckham, Senior Band; Anthony Thompson, Janet Clark, Harold Williams, Harold Ward, Bob, Brookman.

Peggy Hite, and Lois Lee Rucker, Chorus; and Evelyn Ore, Barbara Walker, Nedra York, Pat Mezo, Carroll Sinks, and Pat Karch, Orchestra. OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Bun Box Cafe 919 So. 10th HOME COOKED FOOD Everybody Welcome EDIE FELIX MARRIED 50 YEARS (Mary Jane Studio) Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Reynolds will celebrate their Golden Wedding Aniversary by holding "open house" from two until five o'clock, Sunday afternoon at their home in Nason.

Both are lifetime residents of Elk Prairie township. Mr. Reynolds is 74 and Mrs. Reynolds is 67. high school senior girls, who presented the Hi-Tri initiation ceremonial and reorganized Hi-Tri at the local high school.

In the group from Salem were Donna Gansmann, Mary Boyle, Marilyn Smith, Donna Brame, LaVerne Williams, Delores Davis, Shirley Ross, Gloria Grady and Pat-Elder. Miss Mere- STEAM BATHS By Appointment Phone 4554 DR. G. FILBERTH 719 -Main dith is president of Illinois State Hi-rri sponsors. Miss Mildred warren is sponsoring the Mt.

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