31 Woodlawn Students Named On Honor Roll
Thirty-one students at Woodlawn Community High School were named to the honor roll. The list includes seniors Vicki Endicott Gene Payne Sally Copple Fred Diel Jackie Douthit Naren Knox Garry Williams Tom Smith Russell Wilson Wanda Pearce Robert Meyers Robert Lee and Larry Wilson Juniors Karol Hahn John Fenolli Nita Bourland Charles Fuller Pamela Piper Judy Stonecipher and Sue Tinsley Sophomores Kenneth Willoughby Paget Scott Karen Groves Ronnie O Daniel Freshmen Mary Ann Pitchford Danny Hoeinghus Kathy Karch Johnny Earls Patricia Roy Donald Wilson Mark Hopeman David Diel Roger Fuller and Aleta Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn Community High School
Vicki Endicott
Gene Payne
Sally Copple
Fred Diel
Jackie Douthit
Naren Knox
Garry Williams
Tom Smith
Russell Wilson
Wanda Pearce
Robert Meyers
Robert Lee
Larry Wilson
Karol Hahn
John Fenoii
Nita Bourland
Charles Fuller
Pamela Piper
Judy Stonecipher
Sue Tinsley
Kenneth Willoughby
Paget Scott
Karen Groves
Ronnie O'Daniel
Mary Ann Pitchford
Danny Hoeinghus
Kathy Karch
Johnny Earls
Patricia Roy
Donald Wilson
Mark Hopeman
David Diel
Roger Fuller
Aleta Martin
Dear Abby Too Old For The Count Abigal Van Buren
Dear Abby responds to adult piano student about recital obligation and purpose, noting the teacher’s expectations and the adult learner’s discomfort. A separate letter questions a neighbor’s hair style, suggesting friends or daughters may rebuke, while a third asks about proper chaperone conduct at teen parties. Abby encourages practical guidance and a light, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Mt Vernon Eastern Star installs new officers in ceremony
The Mount Vernon Order of Eastern Star installed officers Saturday evening November 30 at the Masonic Temple. Myra Murray became Worthy Matron. Chip Carpenter was installed Worthy Patron. De Molay members assisted as officers and five Star Points were installed. A reception followed in a floral garden setting with out of town guests from Indiana and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Emma F. Ansley
Connie Blades
Peggy Yates
Mount Vernon Assembly Order of Rainbow
Hallie Stone
John Page
Grace Webb
Tostalling
Iebeth Adams
Harriet Kekert
Ralph Murphy
Mildred Page
Fleisher Mick
Gladys Ross
Emma Gail Gaskins
Elizabeth Kell
Steven Allen
St. Albans
de Molay
Myra Murray
John Murray
Hugh Murray
Eugene Miller
Thomas Lee Carter
Bill Armstrong
Chris Dixon
Bill Taylor
Henry Morgan
Chip Carpenter
Chevalier de Molay
James Roy Carter
Ed Hueill
Kenneth Holding
John G. Murray
Ted Mitchell, Jr
Order of de Molay
Eugene Holcomb
Inez Pigge
Sarah DeWitt
Aleen Kane
Sue Donoho
Lula Miller
Mae Gibson
Sandra
Dick Cannon
Glenn Groves
Williamsport
Indiana
D. Y. Cannon
Louisville
Kentucky
Mt. Vernon Order of Eastern Star
Mae McCarter
Ruth
Lucille Ellis
Esther
Lola Belle Knauss
Martha
Louise Hugill
Electa
Thomas O. Glover
Candace Dougherty
Myra G. Murray
C. Kip Carpenter
Jean Carpenter
Mary Blades
Myrtle Highsmith
Adah
Beda Connaway
Ica Morgan
Sentinel
Velma Sammons
Eva Mae Adams
Harriet Eckert
Naomi Bogan
Evalyn Collins
Anita Pericoli To Address Mt. Vernon B P W Club
Anita Pericoli of Milan Italy will speak on Christmas In Italy at the Mt Vernon B P W Club Christmas party. The event December 9 includes a 6 pm social hour and 6:45 pm dinner at the Mt Vernon L N Cafe with a toy drive for needy local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Italy
Milan
Mt. Vernon High School
Mt. Vernon Community College
Anita
Kenneth White
Lincoln Drive
Vernonite
Santa Claus
Waltonville Pups 4-H Club Plans Christmas Party
The Waltonville Pups 4-H Club met December 2 at the high school to plan a Christmas party for December 16 at 7:30 PM at the high school. Members and families are invited and may bring a small gift for the exchange. Lee Newell will give a talk. next regular meeting is January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltonville
Pups
Lee Newell
Petrified Hickory Specimen Draws Reader Interest
A Scheller reader details a petrified hickory wood piece found in 1912 after originally cut by Erastus Barnett on New Year’s Day 1901. The author notes its rocklike weight and appearance, calls it a “conversation piece,” and recalls the owner’s reluctant admission to keep it. Also shared are two reader candy recipes using chow mein noodles and butterscotch, with variations from Mrs. Baltzell of Art Jones and Mrs. Auxier, plus notes on different add-ins and no-cook preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Barnett
Scheller
Barnett
Erastus Barnett
Jack Black
Lucille Baltzell
Art Jones
Raymond van Horn
Nancy Auxier
South Hancock Street
Auxier
Laura Jones Accepted into Sigma Tau Delta at Baylor
Laura Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Jones of 21 South 20th Street has been accepted into Sigma Tau Delta national honor fraternity for English majors and minors. She is a Baylor University senior English major and economics minor on the Dean's Distinguished List last semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Jones
Paul Jones
South 20Th Street
Sigma Tau Delta
National Honor Fraternity
Miss Jones
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Aging Parents and Aging Children in Perspective
A reader letter argues aging is a two way issue. It notes aging parents are seen as problems by experts and asks readers to consider that aging children may also burden their parents. It cites rising divorce and juvenile crime as factors affecting elders.
Kiwanis and Women's Society Meet at Epworth Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met December 4 at Epworth Methodist Church with Louise Breeze presiding. Emma Henry reported on the Methodist Children's Home and Cuba. Effie Marlow spoke on future study books. A Christmas luncheon followed. TheKiwanis dinner on December 5 featured Rev. Robert Freytag with a talk on Christmas gifts. Next week, Ladies Night will feature Ivan Pies and a floral display. An interclub trip to Mcfeansboro was planned for December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Epworth Methodist Church
Louise Breeze
Wilma Peak
Martha Driggers
Emma Henry
Cuba
Effie Marlow
Lana N
Robert Freytag
First Presbyterian Church
Wm. C. Grant
Egyptian Kennel Club Meeting Held at White Home
Mr and Mrs Lindy White hosted the Egyptian Kennel Club annual meeting on December 3 at their Centralia area home. Charles Jackson presided, with reports from Joanna Walker Melvin Roan Andrew Hawn and Ruth Reynolds. Awards were given for multiple breeds and the slate for 1964 officers and directors announced. The next meeting is January 7 at 7 30 p.m. in Mt Vernon courthouse basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindy White
Feryptian Kennel Club
Centralia
Charles Jackson
Joanna Walker
Melvin Roan
Andrew Hawn
Ruth Reynolds
Jackson
Ch. Bruiser
L’ourse Alpine
St. Bernard
R. H. Whitaker
Wyrecroft Corrie
Ferrier
Keith Walker
Maregad
Magnolia Blossom
Margaret
Andy Hawn
Girl
Cormie
Beagle
Dodie
Marks-Tey C.D
Doberman
Robin Longbons
William's
Princess Beauty
C. D
Boston Terrier
Aliee Williams
Breezewood Beta
Alredale
Alice Jackson
Ace von
Margaret Hawn
Mt. Carmel
Alice Williams
Kell
Melvin
Evelyn Bean
Mt. Vernon
Salem
Barbara
Carl Webster
Nashville
Glenn Wells
Farina
Louise Gore
Mt Vernon Toastmasters Meet Highlights At Lawrence Restaurant
Mt Vernon Toastmasters Club met Monday at the Lawrence Restaurant with Gene Davis presiding. Sixteen members attended as Kenneth Compton gave the innovation and Rex Fouts assigned table topics.
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Mt. Vernon
Toastmasters Club
Lawrence
Gene Davis
Kenneth Compton
Rex Fouts
Lowell Holloway
W. A. Grant
Don Durham
Ernie Hertenstein
Joe Burks
Newell Wimberly
Herman Swartz
Frank Carrol
Robby Owens
Gene Bourland
Rrammarian
Harold Frick
Dr. Grant
Mt. Vernon High School
Greenville
Rome Eastern Star names 1964 committees at Dix meeting
Rome Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple in Dix. Worthy Matron Patricia Tate and Worthy Patron Ervin Hawkins presided. Committees named include eligibility Wanda Garren Myrtle Hawkins Beulah May Hester Turner Verna Benjamin Hyla Dobbs. relief Paul Robinson John Ward Fern Whitlock. publicity Wanda Garren Yvonne Sledge. birthday Sarah Michael. examining Bernice Hawkins Allie Rollinson Mary Hawkins. by laws Byron Hawkins Genita Osborn Pavey Hawkins. sunshine Francis Hayes Lavin Keele. finance Ervin Hawkins Lavin Keele Burrell Sledge. Next meeting December 16 at 1:30 with school of instructions, followed by a 6:30 covered dish supper and a Christmas dollay gift exchange.
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Rome
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Dix
Patricia Tate
Ervin Hawkins
Wanda Garren
Myrtle Hawkins
Beulah May
Hester Turner
Verna Benjamin
Hyla Dobbs
Paul Robbinson
John Ward
Fern Whitlock
Yvonne Sledge
Sarah Michael
Bernice Hawkins
Allie
Christmas Dinner Attended by Central Church Guild
Members of the Junior Women’s Missionary Guild of the Central Church of Christ held their annual Christmas dinner at the home of Mrs. Owen Herbert Jr. with 24 members and guests. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Joe Ancona and Mrs. Jessero. A turkey dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Ray Sampson read The Other One to open the program. President Marilyn Sampson presided over the business session which installed officers: Mrs. Don Shafer president, Mrs. Jack Trotter vice president, Mrs. Arthur Samford secretary, and Mrs. James Green treasurer. The gathering ended with the Guild Benediction and a social hour gift exchange. Guests included Mrs. Douglas Golden, Mrs. Jay Hoffman, Mrs. Eva Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Wilson, and Mrs. Daniel Bailey and Danny of Springfield Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Guild of the
Central Church of Christ
Owen Herbert, Jr
Joe Ancona
Jessero
Ray Sampson
Marilyn Sampson
Don Shafer
Jack Trotter
Arthur Samford
James Green
Douglas Golden
Jay Hoffman
Eva Watson
Herbert J. Wilson
Daniel Bailey
Danny
Springfield
Homebuilders Christmas Party at Central Church of Christ
The Homebuilders' Class of the Central Church of Christ held a Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall last Tuesday. Thirty-five guests enjoyed a turkey dinner including husbands of members, Lowell Bay, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wilson. Arthur Samford delivered the Christmas message to an delighted audience. Readings were given by Stella Northcutt, Mabel Phillips, and Mary McIntosh, with a piano carol medley by Mrs. Wilson and a vocal solo by Mr. Wilson. A gift exchange ended the evening on a festive note.
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Central Church of Christ
Fellowship Hall
Lowell Bay
Herbert Wilson
Arthur Samford
Stella Northcutt
Mabel Phillips
Mary McIntosh
Take It From Kathy Dear Kathy Advice Letter
A serviceman asks about dating near bases and parents requesting character references. The response advises talking with the base chaplain and local church or business leaders to arrange community events for youths and girls to meet. It notes rural nighttime traffic deaths are three times daytime rates.
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Kathy
Georgie
George
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Dear Abby
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Beverly Hills
Alif
Calif
Centura
Pyroceram
Corning
South Side Square
Southern Illinois
Hallie Stone, Jr
Mary Jane Studio
Anita Pericoli
B.P.W. Club
Oma Jones
Geraldine Dorris
Wodo v
NCETM
Main Street
Sally
E. Broadway
Weskit
Barbie
Ruth Millett
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
W.S.C
Kiwanis Club
Eva McCauley
Bethlehem
Elmetta Marlow
Evelyn Stitch
Altha Estes
Mabel Yandel
Eva
Minnie Ingram
Henry
Thelma Metzer
Tressa Davis
Kennel Club Meeting
Rome Co.e.s
Missionary Guild
Clover Club
Benton, Ill
Cape Girardeau
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