Pop music notes and star power across trends
The column highlights Joy Layne, a 15 year old guitar and pop star in transition from teen idol to recording promise as Hank Thompson and his Brazos Valley Boys receive top status. It also notes George Chakiris rising, Vince Edwards TV fame, Elvis Presley’s ongoing wax success and evolving TV attitudes toward performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Norris
Joy Layne
Mercury
Joy
Hank Thompson
Brazos Valley
Hank
Down Beat
The
Jazz Journal
George Chakiris
Wax
Vince
Edwards
Ben Casey
Elvis Presley
Waxworks
Tennessee Boy
Elvis
Five Points Social and Visits Highlight Local Youth
The church youth held its monthly social, while attendees joined the Wabash Valley youth rally in Terre Haute. Families hosted birthday, hospital, and guest visits across Terre Haute Bridgeport Lawrenceville Paris and Chicago journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Naomi Phillips
Jimmy Phillips
Galeener
Roe Davis
Stanley Davis
Cheryl
Roe
Glenn Wilhoit
Joyce
Chicago
Cook County Hospital
Sharon Hendrix
Phil Reeds
Ron King
Lawrenceville
Mary Mayveld
Bridgeport
Crewel
John Waltz
Paris
Harlie Brosman, Jr
Eddie
Terry
Gina Wilhoit
Glen Wilhoit
Dick Blakely
St. Anthony's Hospital
Delightful Desserts Make Over The Cake Array
Melt 2 cups marsh mallows with % cup syrup from fruit cocktail. Add lemon rind lemon juice and salt. Chill until thick. Fold in % pint whipped cream and drained fruit. Slice dates over vanilla ice cream and top with chocolate sauce. Cover yellow cake with seven minute frosting and drizzle melted chocolate. Sprinkle slivered almonds.
Helen's Favorite Country Ribs and Kraut Dish
A retro recipe card shows a two part menu with spare ribs and sauerkraut baked slowly, then a dessert idea with cling peaches raspberries and ice cream. It mentions serving in a cut glass dish and a floating island custard garnish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Mary Ann
Jemon
Obituary Notes Add Family Physician in Funeral Notices
A reader suggests including the family physician's name alongside the funeral director in obituaries. The idea reflects broader interest in linking medical and funeral service details.
Remembering a childhood store in Woodstock Kentucky
From Darlene Gorski, Wood stock. I revisit the town of my childhood and find the little neighborhood store still there though closed on Sunday. I recall the old man’s name on the glass, the penny candy, and the dog at the door as modern life rushes on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Gorski
Woodstock
Hlimels
Frankfort
Kentucky
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Crystal
S&ts
Telstar
Outer Space
U.S
Europe
UX Quand Gan Park
NLS
Lizoo
G. B. Wilhoit
Helen Hale
U.S. A
Mahoney
Handy
BY Lloyd Birmingham
Castle Combe
England
Zimmerly
Tom Dorr
Taylor
Dee MS
Focal Business Community
Iderer
Turkey
Walgreen Agency
Marshall, Ill
Lloyd Matthias
Grabenheimers Marshall, Ill
Retail Committee
Marshall Chamber OF Commerce
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