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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
6
More than $1800 was raised by Marion Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at a flea market held Thursday and Friday in the old Aikman residence. Lois Hillhouse and Bess Sullivan lead the event with Virginia Melvin also serving as co chairmen.
Area women join 150 attendees from 30 states and D C in Karlsruhe for the 16th IFUW conference on human rights through August 15. From Carbondale, Mrs. Max Turner and Mrs. Van Buboltz attend with Dr. Althea K. Hottel of Bryn Mawr leading delegates from 52 countries. The Jubilee Fund marks IFUW’s 50th anniversary with AAUW contributing 1000 dollars. Notable speakers include Ambassador Patricia Harris and Drs May Tompkins Ramsay Boyd.
A Charles Poore book review of John W. Gardner's NO EASY VICTORIES praises the author's credentials and ambitious career from Carnegie Corp. to the Urban Coalition while noting Gardner’s role in health and education policy and the era’s political surprises. The piece wryly frames Gardner as a possible White House contender amid a turbulent era. It also mentions a light aside about a couple of newlyweds and superstition surrounding the number 13.
Advisers urge homeowners to avoid advertising an empty house during trips. Neighbors acting as watchmen deter burglars, with tips to maintain normal window positions, use timed lights, pause mail and deliveries, mow the lawn, and shut off utilities. Leave a trusted key with a neighbor and inform police of key holders and return plans.
In Murphysboro Marceil VanCloostere wed John W. Steele at St Annews Church with family, attendants, and a parish hall reception. In Carbondale Carol Harper and Roger Green wed at First United Methodist Church before 300 guests with turquoise gowns and Majestic daisies completion, to begin life in Peoria after Lake Geneva trip.
In Herrin at 7 p m the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a potluck supper and installation of new officers at the Legion home. At 7 30 p m the Sweet Adelines rehearse in Herrin High School music room. In Benton Franklin County Homemakers Little Egypt unit Esther Kasky hosts. In Carterville 5 p m Peach festival sponsor. To remove stains from an aluminum pan boil squeezed lemon halves with enough water to cover. tarnish vanishes.
A compact ad promotes a one ounce Electronic Capsule ear aid worn entirely in the ear to improve understanding of speech. It invites readers to send HEARING to a Missouri P O BOX for free information, stressing limited time availability.
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