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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1982
Page
7
A nostalgic look at personalized advertising shows mail campaigns shifting from bulk sends to targeted letters. Examples include a carpet sweepstakes and a fashion magazine appeal, with recipients questioning authenticity and the risk of deception in direct mail.
In a wry letter Ms. Heit laments being judged by a small town's fashion and gatherings. She recalls checking her mail and confronts insults about her lifestyle. The piece contrasts weekend home life with town gossip and invites readers to send their thoughts, even by mail.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Skaggs of 24 W South St Harrisburg celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house from 6 to 8 p m Saturday at their home They wed April 3 1932 in Vienna The couple have two sons John of Stonefort and Mark of Harrisburg plus one granddaughter Jennifer Relatives and friends invited and gifts requested not to be given.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Calufetti of 117 W Raymond St Harrisburg will mark 35 years with a reception from 1 to 4 p m Sunday at the Bank of Harrisburg. Calufetti a Harrisburg High School teacher wed former Lorene Lantrip on April 8 1947 in Johnston City. The couple have six children Linda Roper Laura Tollinche Lisa Hamilton Lana Calufetti Luci Calufetti and Larry Calufetti and three grandchildren Tom Jeff and Jason Roper. Friends and relatives are invited.
Mr and Mrs Bill Smillie of Royalton will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the former Royalton School Building Meadow and Division streets to mark their 25th anniversary. They wed April 6 1957 in Corinth Mississippi. The couple have four children Richard Patrick Billy Don and Gaye Smillie.
Jackson County Health Department starts a series of three child-rearing classes for parents of children under two. Health professionals cover pre doctor contact, crying, feeding, toilet training, and discipline, with babysitting provided. The program begins April 13 at Murphysboro office. enrollment is $3 per family via 687-HELP.
Instant coffee emerged in 1901 by a Japanese chemist and saw limited WWI use before gaining popularity. Today about twenty percent of all coffee is processed into spray or freeze dried form, dehydrating liquid coffee into granules or powder for easy dissolution.
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