Birthday: Beggs turning 90 Mary Ellen (Johns) Beggs, born and raised in the Walpole/Dale community, will be 90 in November. An open house which will include cake, punch and fellowship is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Brookstone Estates, 165 Ron Morse Drive, Harrisburg. The family requests no gifts but would welcome cards with a personal message. Anyone unable to attend may send a card to Mary Ellen Beggs, 165 Ron Morse Drive, Apt. 44, Harrisburg, IL 62946.