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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

5

Solon Spragues Of Carbondale Set Open House

Mr and Mrs Solon Sprague of 1005 W Mill St Carbondale will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house from 2 to 5 in their home Friends and neighbors are invited The Summers twins were graduated from Lincoln Grade and Junior High School in Carbondale and attended Carbondale Community High School before entering the U S Air Force They completed basic training in San Antonio Texas and are now completing the Radio Operator Course at Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss The Taylors will make their home at 302 W Sycamore Ave Carbondale

Solon Sprague W. Mill St Carbondale Gladys Peters N. Renfro St Biloxi Miss Doris Summers Betty Helms Jackie L. Summers Shirley Sutton Summers Twins Lincoln U. S. Air Force San Antonio Texas Keesler Air Force Base Lillian Gibson Sikeston Everett Taylor Corinth D. L. Hill Taylor Birkholz ‘Beauty Supply Co Taylors W. Sycamore Ave

Carolina Guests Visit Elkville Friends Return Home

Spartanburg visitors Mr and Mrs Curtis McMillian and son Jimmie spent a week with Jeanette Griffin in Elkville. Rock Island couple Mr and Mrs Charles Casey returned home after visiting Alice Castleton and Tom Castleton and family. Peoria pair Mr and Mrs Gilbert Baker arrived to visit Milford Fox and daughter Sue. Mrs Baker stayed longer.

Carolina Elkville Curtis McMillian Spartanburg S. C Jeanette Griffin Gordon McMillian Jimmie Charles Casey Rock Island Alice Casleton Tom Casleton Casey Helen Casleton Gilbert Baker Peoria Milford Fox Sue Baker

Carterville Church Class Elects Officers

Mrs. Pat Talley was elected president of the new Severe of First Baptist in Carterville at a Monday meeting in the home of Mrs. Caslene Spiller. Other officers include Mrs. Sharon Venable as vice president and Mrs. Joyce Ashmore as secretary and treasurer with group captains.

Pat Talley New Severe First Baptist Carterville Caslene Spiller Sharon Venable Joyce Ashmore Mary Jane Armstrong Linda Davis Spiller Gladys Samuel Joyce Sells

Creamy French Dressing Mix Steps

A tangy French dressing is made with two thirds cup oil and a quarter cup vinegar seasoned with salt pepper and garlic powder. Then slowly beat in a third cup of light cream to finish the dressing.

Faculty Women Honor Local AAUW Hosts

Betty Parker of Marion and Mrs E D Barnes fellowship chair of the Carbondale AAUW branch join Mrs Lillian Kline of Mounds and Mrs C W Friedline as AAUW hostess chairman at a campus event.

Versity Betty Parker Marion E. D. Barnes Carbondale American Association of University Women Lillian Kline

AAUW Summer Party Draws Carbondale Graduates

The 228 SIU summer session graduate women attended an informal lawn party on campus south of Old Main, hosted Tuesday by the Carbondale branch of the American Association of University Women. Grace E. Kite chaired the event with help from Mrs. C. W. Friedline and a hostess committee. Dr. Alice Rector heads the Carbondale AAUW branch.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Ioan Association of University Women Grace E. Kite C. W. Friedline W. A. Pitken Joe F. van Natta Jewel Trulove Lucille Walker Bessie Warren Charles Foote Ward Morton Lucy Parrish E. D. Barnes Lucy K. Woody Alice Rector

Shiny patent leather sandals spark summer fashion

The piece notes patent leather open sandals as a summer favorite and calls them foot warmers in hot weather. It also comments on teens who mock their parents, urging youths to respect their parents to reflect well on themselves.

Crochet butterfly apron and hot pad set pattern

By Carol Curtis pattern describes one yard of 35 inch pink cotton for apron and two black butterfly motifs with crochet edging plus two hot plate mats with black butterflies. Includes actual size motifs and instructions. Send 25 cents pattern No. 622 with name and address to Carol Curtis Southern Illinois Box 229 Madison Square Station New York 10.

Carol Curti Carol Curtis Southern Illinoison Madison Square Station New York

Hydrogenated fats in cooking and baking

Hydrogertated fats are produced from one oil or blends of oils through treatment to create a plastic fat suitable for many cooking and baking purposes.

Manns Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary at Reunion

Mr and Mrs George Mann of Du Quoin celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at the Mann Reunion held at the Du Quoin Fair grounds on Sunday. The couple are parents to three children Robert Mann and Mrs Ellen Reiner of Du Quoin and Mrs Tillie Mill of Vergennes, with 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

George Mann du Quoin Duu Quoin

Pickled Beets Relish From Canned Beets

A simple summer relish uses canned beets with onion and vinegar. Bring to a boil with pickling spice, cool, then refrigerate overnight before serving with meats or salads.

Murphysboro War Mothers Plan Picnic

Members of the Loyal Chapter of War Mothers will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. at Eagles Hall in Medphero then travel to Fort Kaskaskia for the annual picnic. Each member brings a covered dish drinks and a gift for games. 19 members attended the Monday meeting and 80 cancer pads were made.

War Mothers Eagles Hall Medphero Fort Kaskaskia Bernice Mattingly Edna Baker New York

Evansville Family Visits Murphysboro Grandparents

Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis and children Linda and John Thomas of Evansville spent Sunday in Murphysboro visiting Mr and Mrs Phil Lewis Sr the Lewis grandparents.

Lewis Murphysboro Robert Lewis Linda and John Thomas Evansville Mr. Lewis Phil Lewis

Exchange Counselor from Germany to Meet Murphysboro Leaders

Hannelore Bleifeld, exchange counselor from Neuss Rhein Germany, will stay at Mrs E R Rosenberger home in Murphysboro through Thursday A weiner roast was held Tuesday evening at the Rosenberger home for Miss Bleifeld and Girl Scout board members and leaders Mrs Rosenberger invites senior Girl Scouts board members and leaders to meet Miss Bleifeld

Hannelore Bleifeld Neuss-Rhein Germany E. R. Rosenberger Murphysboro Rosenberger Miss Bleifeld

Jim Greer Visits Relatives in Murphysboro

Jim Greer of Junction is visiting his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Ridgeway in Murphysboro.

Jim Greer Murphysboro Junction William Ridgeway

Creal Springs Residents Take Trips and Attend Reunion

Mrs. Sadie Helper of Creal Springs returns from a month long vacation visiting Ft Worth Richmond Williamsburg Washington New York Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Frank McDaniel and Alfred Anderson of Creal Springs return from a week in Denver. H L Motsinger Delos Mot singer Essie Motsinger and Lavern Motsinger attend Motsinger family reunion at Bernis Wilkins Grove near Russellville Ky.

Sadie Helper Creal Springs J. K. Holloway Ft. Worth Tex Richmond Williamsburg Washington, D. C New York City Buffalo Niagara Falls New York Frank McDaniel Alfred Anderson Denver, Colo H. L. Motsinger Delos Motsinger Essie Motsinger Lavern Motsinger Motsinger Bernis Wilkins Grove Russelville

How You Can Cut Out Baby's 2 A. M. Bottle

A guidance piece by Dorothy V Whipple M D explains how to break a baby’s night bottle habit by increasing daytime feeding. It suggests reducing the night bottle gradually from eight ounces toward nothing, using 7 ounces then easing to 1 ounce water to keep the baby content while redirecting hunger to daytime meals.

Muffled Style Shows Off Summer Cover Up Trend

A store offers a fine summer cover up and suggests practicing in front of a mirror to achieve the desired effect. The item is worn as a shawl or muffler around the throat, projecting a chic, understated look.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Solon Spragues of Mrs Rhodes Burford N. L Southern Illinois Uni AAUW South Side Lumber Co South Park Avenue Herrin MANNS Mrs. Mary Kilby Mary Kilby Man Belleville Ralph Kennedy Nancy Glade Toby Berger Howard Kennedy Kennedys Kelvinator BROWN Colombo 14Th Street Dorothy V. Whipple M. D Novleasant Iva Murphysboro, Ill S. Illinois Avenue Penney’s
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