Mrs Davitz Returns Home After Albuquerque Visit
Mrs. Henry Davitz returns to Murphysboro after a 10 day stay with son Eugene Davitz and family in Albuquerque New Mexico. She is accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edward Davitz of Dupo. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Warren Crews and daughter Susan of Normal Illinois with Julian Weatherly and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Davitz
Murphysboro
Eugene Davitz
Albuquerque
N. M
Warren Crews
Susan
Normal, Ill
Julian Weatherly
Returned from West on two week tour by Carbondale couple
Mr and Mrs Charles E Bennett and Mr and Mrs C L Cook of Carbondale have returned from a two week tour of the West via Chicago They visited Salt Lake City Yellowstone Zion Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks National Parks Members of the Carbondale Garden Study Club will meet Wednesday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Cordon McMinn 402 West Elm Street with Mrs H J Bradley as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Bennett
West Jackson Street
C. L. Cook
West Walnut Street
Carbondale
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Utah
Yellowstone
Zion
Grand Canyon
Bryce Canyon
Cedar Breaks National Parks
Carbondale Garden Study Club
Carbondale Soldier Arrives in St Louis After ROTC Camp
Orville Bevel Jr. of Carbondale arrives in St Louis after six weeks at Army ROTC camp at Ft Belvoir Virginia. He is met by his mother Mrs Orville Bevel Sr Route 3 and Mrs E J Hiller 816 West Hin Street who spend the day in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Bevel, Jr
Carbondale
St. Louis
Ft. Belvoir
Bevel
Orville Bevel
E. J. Hiller
West Hin Street
Couple Returns From Two Week Miami Vacation
Mr and Mrs Coy Prince of Carbondale and Mr and Mrs Herbert Bourland of Cairo have returned after a two week vacation in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coy Prince
West Pecan Street
Carbondale
Herbert Bourland
Cairo
Miami, Fla
Carbondale Newcomers Club Meets Tonight
Members gather at 7 30 tonight at Mrs Leslie Norman home 906 West Cherry Carbondale for a newcomers club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Carbondale Moose Picnic Guests Include Local Families
Among the attendees Sunday were Mr and Mrs J J Gass of Carbondale at 520 North Allyn Street and their guests Mr and Mrs Harry Rayfield and Mr and Mrs Roy Travellstead of Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
J. J. Gass
North Allyn Street
Harry Rayfield
Roy Travelstead
Harrisburg
Marion Girl Elected State Secretary of Illinois FF A
Miss Mary Ann King of Marion was elected state secretary of the Illinois Future Homemakers of America at the leadership training conference July 28 to August 1 at East Bay camp Lake Bloomington. Other officers named include Johannah Madigan president Sue Walker vice president Barbara Beoker treasurer Donna Kotter parliamentarian Carol Keeney historian Dorothea Motfard public relations chair Karen Vaupel project chair and Lynda Dick recreation chair. About 550 delegates attended including Ruth Marie Seibel and Joyce Hastings. A guest speaker from the Illinois Chain Store Council underscored the value of FHA public relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann King
Marion
Illinois Future Homemakers of America
East Bay Camp
Lake Bloomington
Johannah Madigan
Armstrong
Sue Walker
Pawnee
Barbara Beoker
Tallula
Donna Kotter
Nashville
Carol Keeney
East St. Louis
Dorothea Motfard
Palestine
Karen Vaupel
Ashton
Lynda Dick
Vienna
Ruth Marie Seibel
Otto Seibel
Murphysboro
Joyce Hastings
J. E. Hastings
Carbondale
Hugh Muncyfield
Illinois Chain Store Council
Chicago
Peach Melba Summer Cooler with Raspberry Sauce
A refreshing peach Melba dessert using peach ice cream and sliced peaches topped with a red raspberry sauce. The recipe blends thawed raspberries, cornstarch, water and lemon juice to create a thick sauce yielding 1 to 3 cups, enough for six to eight servings.
Herrin Engagement Announced for Gerhardt and Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Gerhardt of Herrin announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Pvt. Larry D. Miller son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Miller of Herrin. Barbara is a senior at MacMurray College in Jacksonville Illinois. Miller attended Illinois College for three years before entering the Army. He leaves this week for Camp Stoneman California where he will be attached to the Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearl Beltz
Energy
Etta
Andrew H. Gerhardt
S. 12Th St
Herrin
Barbara
Larry D
Fred A. Miller
11Th St
Herb
Miss Gerhardt
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Ill
Miller
Ilinois College
Army
Cam Stoneman
Calif
Air Corps
Christopher Couple Visits and Local Outings
Christopher residents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vanus spent several days in Indianapolis with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Francis Burnam. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. John Short with David visited Shawneetown for a Friday fish fry. Additional Christopher residents including Mr. Verpher, Mr. and Mrs. John Short, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Phillips socialized with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Vanus
Christopher
Indianapolis
Ind
Francis Burnam
Frank Smith
John Short
David
Shawneetown
Herbie Bennett
Cecil Stinson
Carl Ray
Verpher
Bill Phillips
Vacationing Couples in Christopher Visit
Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith of Alton take a two week vacation in Christopher with Mr and Mrs Phillips and Mr and Mrs John Short, staying together during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Smith
Alton
Christopher
Phillips
John Short
Freeman visits Buckner kin in Indiana for two weeks
Richard Freeman son of Charles Freeman of Buckner is spending two weeks in Franklin Indiana visiting his sisters and brothers in law Mr and Mrs Robert E Devis and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hubbard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Freeman
Charles Freeman
Buckner
Franklin, Ind
Robert E. Devis
Fletch ‘Er Hubbard
Miss Regis Visits Parents in Royalton
Miss Catherine Regis of St. Louis spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Regis of Royalton. Chicagoans Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snider and son Billy of Chicago spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Royalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Killion
St. Louis
Herrin
J. E. Killion
Miss Regis
Royalton
Catherine Regis
Mrs
Joe Regis
Herrin Legion Auxiliary Delegates Return from State Convention
Ida Berry Ruth Dwyer and Helen Vansaghi, delegates from the Herrin American Legion Auxiliary, returned Sunday night from the State Convention held Thursday through Sunday at the Palmer House in Chicago. State officers elected include Betty Sullivan of Depue as president, Margaret Strum of Chicago as first vice president, Ruth McMackin of Salem as second vice president, Margaret Duggan of Chicago as treasurer, Mae Ladky of Chicago as chaplain, and Eloise Mount of Tuscola as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Berry
Ruth Dwyer
Helen Vansaghi
Herrin American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Palmer House
Chicago
Betty Sullivan
Depue
Margaret Strum
Ruth McMackin
Salem
Margaret Duggan
Mae Ladky
Eloise Mount
Tuscola
Simple Soup Prep With Tomato and Chicken Noodle
Combine a can of condensed tomato soup with a can of condensed chicken noodle soup. Add 1 to 2 cans of water using the soup can for measurement. Heat to boiling then simmer a few minutes. Garnish with minced parsley and serve with crackers.
Bracys Return From Florida Vacation Visit Local Sites
The Bill and Jim Bracy of Herrin returned home after a week in Hollywood Beach Florida with their wives. They also toured Silver Springs Cypress Gardens St Augustine and Key West. Bracy Herrin city treasurer visited North Miami Beach to discuss garbage disposal units. Mrs Brooks and Mrs Harder join Mrs Yuill for two week Herrin stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Jim Bracys
Herrin
Hollywood Beach
Fla
Silver Springs
Cypress Gardens
St. Augustine
Key West
Bill Bracy
North Miami Beach
Brown family returns from weeklong Midwest trip
Mr and Mrs Dan Brown and daughters Sharon Ann and Linda Key of Herrin return home after a one week vacation visiting St Louis Springfield New Salem and Chicago locations and sights along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brown
Sharon Ann
Linda Key
Herrin
St. Louis
Springfield
New Salem
Chicago
Mrs Miller Visits Carterville Couple
Mrs Esther Miller of Miami Florida arrived in Carterville Sunday for a visit. She is the house guest of Mr and Mrs Logan N Colp. Miller formerly lived in Carterville and has been a Florida resident for 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Miller
Miami, Fla
Carterville
Logan N. Colp
Phillips Worthen Wedding in Murphysboro July 12
Kathryn Elizabeth Phillips and Loren Thomas Worthen were married July 12 at the Murphysboro justice of the Peace office. The bride is from Murphysboro and the groom also hails from Murphysboro. They plan to reside on rural route 3 after a trip to St. Louis. The bride attended Haigh School with a 1950 graduate groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn _—_ Elizabeth Phillips
Eldon Phillips
Murphysboro
Loren Thomas Worthen
Thomas Worthen
Justice of the Peace
Boucher
Worthen
William Eugene Davies
St. Louis
Haigh School
Anna Girl Visits Washington D C for Girls Nation
Barbara Boyd of Anna Illinois travels to Washington D C as a delegate to Girls Nation representing Illinois. She previously served as Girls State delegate from Townsend F Dodd Post American Legion Auxiliary and was elected Lieutenant Governor. This marks the third Anna unit selection to Girls Nation in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Boyd
Glenn Boyd
Anna
Washington D. C
Illinois
Miss Boyd
Townsend F. Dodd
American Legion Auxiliary
Chicago
Washington
Camp Lu-So-Co Hosts Mt Moriah Youth Weeklong Camp
Fourteen youths from Mt Moriah Lutheran church in Anna joined others at Camp Lu-So-Co in Lake Benton for a summer vacation session August 3 through 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah
Lobster Tail Sandwich Filing
Boil lobster tails then dice the meat. Mix with diced celery sliced olives and mayonnaise. Season to taste.
Kankakee Family Visits Cambria Relatives
Mr and Mrs Robert Church of Kankakee and their children spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs William Church Mr and Mrs Evan Hall and Mrs Churchs grandparents Mr and Mrs Herman Alsup of Cambria in a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Cambria
Robert Church
William Church
Evan Hall
Church
Herman Alsup
Schaeffer Kuehn Reunion Held At Marissa
The Schaeffer Kuehn reunion was held in Marissa on Sunday August 3 with attendees from Ava Elkville Vergennes Du Quoin Pinckneyville and nearby towns. Families attending included Hayse Kuehn Bradley Schneider Fred Kuehn Burns Moll Schafer Petry and Epplin representatives and their children and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer-Kuehn
Marissa
Jack Hayse
George Kuehn
John Bradley
George Schneider
Ava
Fred Kuehn
Tommy Burns
Harold Kuehn
Elkville
Joseph Schafer
Carl Petry
Joseph Moll
Vergennes
Roy Schafer
du Quoin
Homer Schafer
Edward Ross
Ralph Hayes
Leonard Epplin
George Epplin
Pinckneyville
Murphysboro Residents Make Travel and Society Notes
Alex and Mrs. Kent left Murphysboro for Los Angeles to visit their daughter Joyce for a month as Kent takes medical leave from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The Electa and Ruth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star initiated six members at the Murphysboro Masonic Temple. A Reiman family reunion was held July 27 at Riverside Park with about 125 attendees. Several local families, including Joe Stanes and family, spent time in Springfield, while others traveled to Miami and the Canal Zone for vacations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Kent
Murphysboro
Los Angeles
Calif
Joyce
Kent
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Electa and Ruth
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Esther Craver
Mildred Ward
Nadine Epperson
Chresta Lockard
Louis Ward
Raymond Ward
Centralia
Herrin
Joe Stanes
Linda
Brenda
Springfield
Fred Uelsman
Reiman
Riverside Park
Samuel Reiman
Brenda Kay Modgn
Belleville Couple Guests At Rendleman Home
Mr and Mrs John Stroble and family of Belleville were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs James Rendleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stroble
Belleville
James Rendleman
Koenig Family Return From Belleville Visit
Mrs George Koenig and daughters Nancy and Janice return to Murphysboro after visiting relatives in Belleville. They travel home with Mike Forsyth, nephew of Mrs Koenig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koenig
Nancy
Janice
Murphysboro
Belleville
Mike Forsyth
Florios Welcome Michigan Guest Rose Manderanio
Detroit guest Rose Manderanio stays with Mr and Mrs Phillip Florio in Murphysboro. Lacene Johnson from St Louis enjoyed the weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florios
Michigan
Rose Manderanio
Detroit, Mich
Phillip Florio
Murphysboro
Lacene Johnson
St. Louis
Weland
Mrs
Joe Johnson
Diamond group holds annual Murphysboro Home Bureau picnic
The Diamond unit of the Murphysboro Home Bureau held its annual picnic at Riverside Park on Sunday. Members enjoyed outdoor meals and fellowship as they gathered to share updates and community plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau Group
Murphysboro Home Bureau
Riverside Park
Sun
O'Learys Move from Murphysboro to Chicago
Mr and Mrs Mike O Leary and their children Nell Ann and Mike have left Murphysboro to make their home in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike O’leary
Nell Ann
Mike
Murphysboro
Chicago
Mrs Willard Moore and Relatives Visit Benton Over Weekend
Mrs Willard Moore spent the weekend with relatives in Benton while Murphysboro residents joined relatives there for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Moore
Murphysboro
Benton
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Son
New Mexico
Weatherlys
Mrs. McMinn
Virginia
Florida
Carbondale Woose
Bloomington
Jean
Don Sexton
William Sexton
Hertin
Killion
Myrtle Newbold
Miss Killion
Bonnie
Dee Robbs
Darla Dee Griesbach
S. Park Ave
Crab.Orchard Sportsmen’s Club
Darla Dee
George Robert
Christopher Persons
Mr. Vernon
Indiana
Herrin Legion Auxiliary
Bill and
John H. Yuill
Philip Brooks
Bloomington, Ill
John Harder
Pensacola
S. 13Th St
Brooks
Harder
Yuill
Dan Browns
Mrs. Miller
Trilby H. Butler Jr
Little Rock
Ark
Butler
Ann Connor
Zeigler
Mary Connor
Cpl. Butler
Lena Mae Butler
Marine Base
el Toro
Anna Girl
Washington, D.C
Yhmana
Amr
Eeal
Stearns Refrigeration
S. Washington
Alex Kents
California
CBS
Stanes
Panama Canal
Ronnie Hagler
Miami
Cocoli
Canal Zone
Roe
Ormer Dolores Pope
Rasag
North
B. A. Daniel
Charles Wolff
Michael
William H
Mary Carol
Debby
Brainerd
Minn
Lungwitz Jeweler
S. Illinois
Willard Moorse
Pete’s Shoe Shop
North 14Th Street
Penenpee Eee
Sears
Sean
Temple” Sears
W. Main St
Carbondal
N. Park Ave
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