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7. 1953• * * ; . . - .v *,.■ • ■ :,4 . v-*s -•ON THE STEPS OF THE Parthenon are shown* James Fakides, (left) cousin of Mrs. Zissides, and to the right Mrs. James Fakides and Mrs. Zis* sides. In the background can be seen the column, of the Parthenon which is regarded as the finest example of Doric art architecture.GJ.A. of the B. of L. E. Completes Plans for Iowa Circuit MeetingAn all-day meeting was held by the Grand International Auxiliary 348 to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers ’ this week. Drill practice was held in the morning and the business meeting in theafternoon.The new social committee was appointed and is composed of Mrs., W. W. Blaine, Mrs. E. L. Goodenand Mrs. T. P. Moore. Plans forthe circuit meeting to* be held inOttumwa, Iowa, Oct. 19, Were completed. A chartered bus will leave the C. B. and Q. depot at 7 o’clock in the morning on Oct. 19. Anyone wishing additional information is being asked to call the president, Mrs. B.. C. White. The hooks were audited and found correct. *,The circuit meeting in Ottum wa will take the place of the regular meeting scheduled for Oct. 19.GALESBURGLAUNDROMATMain and Grand Phona 4841LAUNDERETTESimmons and Watt Sta. Phona 4534SELF-SERVICELAUNDRYOpen Monday and Tuesday 7 A. M. - 8 P. M.Wednesday thru Saturday 7 A, M. • 5 P. M.Leaving Greece after spending a year there, Mrs. Gust Zissides, the former Mabel Vourgias, and her husband, a machinist for the railroad there as well as here, are at present residing with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Vourgias, 853 E. North.Because she was able to spend time living among the people she had a different story to tell of Greek life than if one were only traveling through the country. Mrs. Zissides told of how her cousin wrote of the desperate conditions in Greece and it was only after staying there a while that she realized how lucky she was to be an American citizen.The lack of refrigeration or any means of keeping food makes it necessary to go to market every day. If you had American dollars to buy articles and food with, you got along pretty well. The rate of exchange when she first got to Greece was 15,000 drachmas and before she left it had gone up to30.000 drachmas. One curious thing she mentioned was that a silver dollar could be exchanged for only23.000 drachmas.She also mentioned what a long process it was to cash a check. It was necessary to fill out many blanks, have it pass through five or six hands and then she said it “cost her” besides. ,Wages LowIf you were earning only 50 cents a day, one can easily see how difficult it would be to provide for a family. It takes over one-fourth of the day’s income to buy a loaf of bread. Fifty cents a day equals15.000 drachmas. Eggs are sold individually. Three pounds of meat can be bought with a dollar but the flavor isn’t as good as it is here. Most of the meat sold is lamb.Every morning at 6:30 o’clock the milk man, with his donkey laden with two pails of milk, comes by and one buys the milk needed for the day. She noted that the milk must be boiled before using. Another interesting thing Mrs. Zissides spoke of was the fact that the members of each family havea small stove on which they may boil or fry their food but if they want anything baked it is neces-scary to go to a bakery and have it baked; that also includes meat.Something which impressed Mrs. Zissides was the ability of the women to sew without patterns. In addition their needlework was done without transfer patterns; they are able to work a pattern as they go along. The Greek women are very style-conscious.Random facts she spoke of were the lack of toys for the children. . . . the old men, women and children who would sell anything to earn a little money .... the presence of people begging each time she went to market.... very few autos, so that every one walks and most of the time in the street . . . . the women wash everything by hand. . . . and, last but not least, her sister gave her a Greek cookbook before she left the states and she found it useful.Mrs. Zissides before her marriage had corresponded with Gust Zissides since 1947. When she visited at Piraeus in August 1952 with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. James Fakides, she met Mr. Zissides. They were married Jan. 25, 1953. —I. E. J.*COUSINS OF Mrs. Zissides, (left) Mr. and Mrs. James Fakides, and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Zissides (right) are shown amid the ruins of the Parthenon. The . Parthenon is not too far from the house where Mrs. Zissides lived in Greece.“Tl when si of like : lasting ■ club wc caricati Acquitt:the Ju luncheo day atMiss Club W of negl dren fo holding the sigr the vai ects su Ridge ! Fund, convey* particip dishes clothes woman gratific ice thriThis by a f(advisordirectetman,MembeJunior,cutingSchneic Andrew ard U! ert Stc Ted Sz and MiOpen House Will Honors F. TracysAn open house will be held honoring Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Tracy of 122 Maple Ave. Sunday afternoon in the home of their son, Douglas Tracy, 692 N. Kellogg St.The event will mark the Tracys’ 35th wedding anniversary.Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 5 o’clock in the afternoon.WiththeGirlScoutsIU«ll A CIaTroop 31Troop 31 from Farnham School has a new leader this year, Mrs. Dorothy Thacker. At the first meeting they reviewed songs and elected the following officers: president, Alfreda Carlson; secretary, Carol Fretueg; treasurer, Janeen Davis; scribe, Judy CroOk-am; song leaders, Sue Simmons and Colleen Roberts; hostesses Judy Thacker, and Carol Dunbar.Troop 7Troop 7, from Hitchcock, under the leadership of Mrs. Robert Norton, began the fall activities with a hike around Lake Bracken through the woods and Camp Shaubena. The Skrivan cabin served as a camp for a snack lunch and business meeting when plans for the future were made. A bicycle ride is the next adventure on their program. Before returning taffy apples were served by Mrs. Norton.Officers for the year are treasurer, Sandra Copeland, and scribe, Rita Skrivan.Troop 37 Late in September Brownie Troop 37 from L. T. Stone had a cook-out at the home of the leader, Mrs. Don Knott. Mrs. Paul Erl-andson, the assistant leader, was also present. During the meeting officers were elected as follows: president, Norita Hinchee; vice president, Shirley Ann Sargent, and secretary-treasurer, Glenna Jean Finn.After preparing supper, games were played and songs sung while the food cooked. ia APreclt;session Stanle* introdu Leo lt;Distric Willian of the Club, j club alt; Dr. Ch on the The bu urer, ! approv nounce course: plans i held O by Mr: A wc new m were i Buck, follows Kennel DeFore meyer, Paul £ son, ft David Mrs. IMe Coll Harold bury, FaB used ir The si colorfu' ion acc membe tive be vocal n Andrev accomp Mrs. A The by Mrs Fosbur Richarc Carmar The pi: Mrs. W ert Sp Swedluin char“Dou sidered Both si same a
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