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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1952

Page

11

Carbondale Women Attend Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Convention

Carbondale women Marian McGinnis Dorothy Heubaum Hazel Trail and Nora Lee Kemper returned from Chicago where they attended the 32nd annual Illinois state American Legion Auxiliary convention at the Palmer House July 31 to August 2. Delegates totaled 1848 from 78 000 members statewide. New department officers were installed including T. E. Sullivan president and Alvin G. Strum first vice president. Linda Romani received a $500 scholarship. Rosemary Horn earned a $250 college scholarship.

Marian McGinnis Dorothy Heubaum Hazel ‘Trail Nora Lee Kemper Carbondale Chicago Ilinois State Department American Legion Auxiliary Palmer House Illinois T. E. Sullivan Depue Alvin G. Strum Omar J. McMackin Salem Paul Duggan Roy Mount Tuscola Louis Ladkey Ruth Atherton Mounds 25Th Linda Romani University of Illinois Brone Jackson Adeline Baumler Helen Vansaghi Nora Kemper

Miss Janice Willoughby to Lead CCHS Delegation at IF Congress

Miss Janice Willoughby daughter of Maryl R Willoughby Route 2 Murphysboro will lead a Carbondale Community High School delegation to the Illinois Future Homemakers of America leadership training conference July 28 to August 1 at East Bay camp Lake Bloomington. Willoughby is president of the CCHS chapter.

Janice Willoughby Maryl R. Willoughby Route Murphysboro Carbondale Community High School Illinois Future Homemakers of America East Bay Camp Lake Bloomington Miss Willoughby CCHS

Babes in Toyland at St Louis Muny Opera Opens Toyland Week

The Municipal Opera in Forest Park will stage Babes in Toyland starting August 11 at 8:30 p.m. The cast includes Jack Coode and Eric Brotherson with a 24 child dance chorus and a return by Nirska after five years. The fairyland tale features characters from the Toyland story and songs such as March of the Toys and Toyland.

Municipal Opera Forest Park St. Louis Victor Herberts Toymaker Piper Tom Contrary Mary Jack and Jill Toyland Toys Mary Spain Jack Coode Eric Brotherson Barnaby Alan Jane Tovland

Ritter Spent Weekend in Pinckneyville with Mother

Donald Ritter a radio announcer at WFMW Madisonville Kentucky spent the weekend in Pinckneyville with his mother Mrs Catherine Ritter The visit highlights family ties in the region and local broadcasting connections.

Donald Ritter WFMW Madisonville Pinckneyville Catherine Ritter

Pinckneyville Social Roundup and Church Meeting

Residents travel between Pinckneyville and nearby towns visiting relatives and fishing trips described. The B-Square Sunday School class of the Methodist Church met in Pinckneyville with hostesses and a Bible lesson led by Opal Gruner and Hannah Talley.

Pinckneyville B-Square The Methodist Church Ruby Puncsack Hannah Talley Fleeta Sullivan Opal Gruner

Percy Visitors Return to Alabama

Mr and Mrs Ed Brumleve returned from Percy after visiting Mrs Martha Stainer and left Monday for Huntsville Alabama where Mr Brumleve conducts government research.

Percy Alabama Ed Brumleve

Lone Oak Church Groups Meet

Mrs. Bonnie Kelton hosted the Lone Oak Missionary group with eighteen members and four guests including Rev Richard Krell. Mable Ferrell presided while Rev Krell presented Green Lake Wis. films. Next meeting at Mrs Lynn Crain’s home. The Men's Brotherhood met with thirteen attendees and guest speaker Rev W M Coleman of Cambria.

Bonnie Kelton Marion Lone Oak Church Lula Kelton Johnston City Lillian Cagle Richard Krell Carterville Mable Ferrell Krell Green Lake Wis The American Baptists Lynn Crain Men’s Brotherhood W. M. Coleman Cambria

Peorians Visit in Royalton Highlights Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Brooks Manier and their children from Peoria spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr and Mrs W W Manier and Mr and Mrs E H Redman in Royal. Mr and Mrs Harry Lawrence of Johnston City visited Mrs Lee Browning in Royalton on Sunday. Mrs Lawrence and Mrs Browning are sisters.

Brooks Manier Peoria W. W. Manier E. H. Redman Royalton Harry Lawence Johnston City Lee Browing Royalt Lawrence Browning

Appinos Host Guests From St Louis

Mr and Mrs Frank Appino of Christopher entertained three days last week with Mrs Appino s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Butan and their children from St Louis joining the visit.

Frank Appino Christopher

Weekend Visit by McElroys in Campbell Hill

Mr and Mrs Walter McElroy and their son from St Louis spent the weekend in Campbell Hill with her father H F Beckman.

Walter McElroy and Son St. Louis Campbell Hill H. F. Beckman

Mathis Family Festivities Mark Campbell Hill Weekend

Mr and Mrs Roy Mathis and children of Campbell Hill along with other Mathis families from Willisville and Steeleville spent Sunday at Giant City Park. Campbell Hill Home Bureau Unit held its annual picnic at Fort Gage. Airman Charles Fuhrhop and a friend from Sioux City Iowa visited Campbell Hill with his parents W R Fuhrhop for the weekend.

Roy Mathis Campbell Hill William Mathis Irma Mathis Shorty Mathis Willisville C. A. Mathis Steeleville Giant City Park Home Bureau Fort Gage Charles Fuhrhop Sioux City Iowa W. R. Fuhrhop Charles Cornaghie John McClain Evansville Ind

Taylors Visit In Christopher

Mr and Mrs J R Moss of Christopher entertained their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Forest D Taylor of East Alton this week. Sunday they picnicked at Mt Vernon Park. Mrs Taylor is the former Mary June Moss.

J. R. Moss Christopher Forest D. Taylor East Alton Mt. Vernon Park

Beverly Dawson Visits Washington from Herrin

Beverly Dawson of Herrin travels by plane from St Louis to Washington D C to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Joe Baudino vice president of Westinghouse Corporation She will enter MacMurray College at Jacksonville this fall. Also notes YWA meeting quilting and social. local visits by Lindel Grant and the Cornaghie family. Zwick family vacation in Michigan and Minnesota.

Beverly Dawson Hugh Dawson Monrow St Herrin St. Louis Washington, D. C Joe Baudino Baudino The Westinghouse _ Corporation Miss Dawson MacMurray College Jacksonville

Stork Shower Honors Mrs Crombar In Murphysboro

A stork shower honoring Mrs. Janie Crombar was held Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Barbara Harry in Murphysboro. Prizes were won by Mrs. Janie Crombar Mrs. Lois Crombar and Doris Clements. Hostesses Mrs. Barbara Harry and Mrs. Mary Powers served refreshments to 20 guests. A St Louis visitor Mrs Florence Stephens of St Louis spent the weekend in Murphysboro.

Janie Crombar Barbara Harry Murphysboro Lois Crombar Doris Clements Mary Powers St. Louis Florence Stephens

Veath Wegener nuptials referenced in Evansville note

Mr and Mrs John Veath of Evansville are mentioned with the groom as the son of Mr and Mrs Martin Wegener of Evansville in a brief wedding notice.

John Veath Evansville Martin Wegener

Sperth Trail Wedding Unites Ava Residents

Mary Ellen Spieth daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Spieth of Ava and Hallard Trail son of Mr and Mrs Edward Trail of Ava were married Saturday in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist Church parsonage in Ava performed by Rev John Patterson.

Mary Ellen Spieth Roy Spieth Ava Hallard Trail Edward Trail Baptist Church Parsonage John Patterson

Birthday Honor for Mike Ellis At Riverside Park Party

Mrs. Robert Ellis hosted a Riverside Park party Friday in Murphysboro for her son Michael turning six. Guests included Pam Hughes and others, with Betsie Hughes assisting and a reception served. details note attire and corsages. The groom Gale Williams is from Murphysboro and a World War II veteran, now at Z and W Motors in Carbondale. they plan a wedding trip north and reside at 320 North 15th Street.

Robert Ellis Murphysboro Riverside Park Michael Helen Williams Gale Williams Campbell Hill High School Z & W Motors Carbondale N. 15Th St

Murphysboro Visit By Yates Family and Pat Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Yates and daughter Susan of Washington Illinois and Mrs. Pat Ryan of Clinton Illinois were weekend guests in Murphysboro at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman.

Ralph Yates Susan Washington, Ll Pat Ryan Clinton, Ill MurphySboro John Freeman

Murphysboro Boy to Sing at Camp Concert

David W. Harvey son of Mrs James W Harvey of Murphysboro will appear in a concert with the Columbus Boychoir at the Columbus Boychoir Summer Camp in Chautauqua New York. The amphitheater there seats more than 7000 spectators.

Murphysboro Boy David W. Harvey James W. Harvey S. 17Th St Murphysboro Chautauque N. Y Columbus Boychoir Chautauqua

Detroit pair visits Murphysboro with local hosts

Mr and Mrs Floyd Peckewing of Detroit Michigan recently visited in Murphysboro with Mr and Mrs D C Ledford of Rural Route 2, sharing hospitality during their stay.

Floyd Peckewing Detroit, Mich Murphysboro D. C. Ledford

Edward Harn Returns To Murphysboro

Edward Harn, longtime Murphysboro Township High School band director, has returned to Murphysboro after studying at the Vandercook School of Music in Chicago.

Edward Harn Murphysboro Murphysboro Township Vandercook School of Music Chicago

Patterson Family Returns Home From Murphysboro Visit

Mr and Mrs Ronald Patterson and daughters return to Grand Rapids Michigan after visiting Murphysboro Elaine Ford Patterson formerly of Murphysboro was part of the family during the visit

Ronald Patterson Grand Rapids, Mich Murphysboro Patterson Elaine Ford

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