Miss Paula Reece and William Weiss Wed at Fouts Church
Miss Paula Reece and William Weiss united in marriage June 16 at 7 PM at Fouts Christian Church. Rev. Glen Hawkins officiated. Bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length white gown and veil, carried green and white daisies. Attendants included Ellen Pilcher, Karen Jones, Lisa Van. best man Dennis Weiss and groomsman David Folkerts. ring bearer Jimmy Dennis. Rhonda Reece sang. reception followed at the church. Cake by the bride’s mother. Couple resides in Norfolk, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Reece
William Weiss
Glen Hawkins
Fouts Christian Church
Ralph Reece
Woodlawn
Robert Dannis
Clemens Weiss
Mt. Olive
Ill
Ellen Pilcher
Karen Jones
Lisa van
Dennis Weiss
David Folkerts
Jimmy Dennis
Rhonda Reece
Norfolk
Quilting Threads and Garment Alterations Tips
Two readers share quilting thread advice. Priscilla Jones recommends waxed thread melted with a warm iron to embed wax, while Martha Musser prefers silicone coated J and P Coats Super Sheen Extra Strong Quilting Thread to avoid knotting. A reader asks about lowering a bust dart and armhole adjustments, with guidance to enlarge the bust line via deeper darts or pattern spreading. A quick tip suggests sandpaper squares to keep fabric pattern pieces in place while cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Jones
Bryan
Texas
J& P
Martha Musser
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Crafty pillows from scraps show easy applique ideas
A society column outlines making decorative pillow covers from fabric scraps using muslin or linen, with large floral prints cut from scraps, hand embroidered flowers, and overlapping designs. Tips include reversible patterns, colored bindings, tassels, and extending the technique to a patio skirt with applique along the side and hem.
Co-parenting post divorce and housing ideas
Marsha and Mortie discuss better co parenting after divorce and propose a middle income complex for single mothers with children. She stresses accessible nurseries daycare and job support plus weekend babysitting and community facilities to reduce isolation and friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortie
Marsha
Washington
Gail Sheehy
Couples Magazine
Ms. Sheehy
Lewis and
Joanne Koch
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Stitchin Time Twice Blessed A Sew And Dine Room
A design feature guides turning a dining room into a dual sewing space. Five points plan workspace storage equipment light and decor for easy maintenance. Bamboo table unit cabinets hold fabrics patterns and sewing gear while Comfort Shades control light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Regendahl
Dréxeil
Singer
Joanne
Mt Vernon Class of 1926 Holds 23rd Annual Reunion
The Mt Vernon high school Class of 1926 held its 23rd reunion at the First United Methodist church with 22 members six faculty and guests attending a noon basket dinner. Out of town attendees and former classmates listed. One death reported since last year bringing total known deceased to 26.
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Mt. Vernon
First United Methodist Church
Russell Barr
Thelma Barr Lauris
Harry Bruce
Doris Cummings
Fay Gowler
Flora Harlow’ Rogers
Mabel Harlow Harris
Clara Hayes Stewart
Arthur Hodge
Emily Kelley
Claire Latta
Agnes Mayer Bryant
Jean Piercy Walker
Gertrude Snodsmith
Glenn Throgmorton
Alvin Lacy Williams
Ruth Beasley Conley
Centralia
Edward Ford
Washington
Lloyd DeWitt
Pearl Dodds
Mildred Warren
Cynthia Anderson Trotter Roscoe
Eula Bass
Wines Williamson
Bryant Bates
Newport
Ore
Aaron Bullock
Eldorado
Garnet Campbell Endicott
Park Hill
Okla
Aline Carruthers
Lake Havasu City
Ariz
Nelson Jolly
Mt. View
Calif
Theron Kries
Yucaipa
Weldon Lacey
Greencastle
Ind
Madeleine Marlow Bailey
Denver
Colo
Noel “Whitey” Moore
Springfield
Juliet Morgan Fugate
Bloomington
Mary Murphy Elkins
Canada
Estelle S Page
Charles Marie
C. F. Anderson
Anderson
Opal Wallace
Wainwright Davis
Royal Snyder
Mary Margaret Whitlock Batson
Jack Yehling
Consumers Question Box seeks reader seam concerns
A reader complains about 54 inch pant seam allowances being overcast rather than allowing alteration. The column asks for more letters from other consumers to illustrate the issue to garment manufacturers.
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Dabbina
Julie Culo
J & J Studio
MR. and
Mrs
West Side Baptist Church
Tammy Bennett
Kristi Fields
Robin Lipe
Brenda Witzel
Kevin Bennett
Wayne Lowery
Stephanie Orr
Vona Chesney
Peggy Ferguson
D. L. Clark Company
Southern Illinois University
New Medical School
Eee
Richard Moy
Medical School
Willis Matone
SUC
Michael Williamson
Lester Williamson
Steven Zelman
Morris Zelman
Vernon
Thomas Zimmerman
Macomb
Raymond Alexander
Williamson
Washington University
Zelman
Northwestern University
Zimmerman
Western Illinois University
Siu-Carbondale
SIUC
Springfield Medical
Richard May
School of Medicine
Mary Kay Witges
Raymond Witges
Scheller
Stephen Wallace
Betty
Keith Wiederspan
Crete
Nev
Alice Morrell
Copley News Service
By Joanne and
Lew Koch
Viewspaper Enterprise Assn
Consumers
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