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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1966

Page

8

Newlyweds Luci Nugent Celebrate White House Reception

Washington AP reports a White House reception for Luci Nugent and Patrick Nugent after their church wedding. VIP guests included Zephyr Wright and Hubert Humphrey, with Luci’s mother in law stepping on the bride’s train as Justice William O Douglas helped usher the couple.

Washington Zephyr Wright Hubert H. Humphrey White House Nugent Alice Roosevelt Longworth Luci Johnson Nugent Patrick J Johnson Luci Pat

You Never Throw Mud with Out Losing Ground Sign

Suburban Louisville church sign proclaims You never throw mud with out losing ground while a passerby notes the hopeful message under a holiday display. The line appears chalked on a sidewalk in a residential area, prompting laughs and reflections from locals.

Closeup View Luci's Wedding Gown By Kelly Smith

Luci Johnson wore a long-sleeved white lace wedding gown with a cathedral train and pearl embroidery by Priscilla of Boston. The empire bodice dress featured blue embroidered hem with Luci name and wedding date, matching veil and white satin accessories.

Kelly Smith Washington Luci Johnson Priscilla Boston Luci Women’s Wear Daily

White House Wedding Day a Joyful Diplomatic Reception

The bubble-top limousine arrived at the White House for Pat Nugent and his bride as guests gathered outside the diplomatic entrance. The couple appeared smiling and kissed for photographers amid flowers, bands, and a festive mood with champagne punch and music, a papal blessing, and a telegram from Jack Benny marking the joyous occasion.

White House Pat Nugent Jack Benny

Phosphor Stamp System Won U S Postal Contract

Towanda Pennsylvania Sylvania Electric Products won a government contract to supply luminescent phosphor tagged stamps after a two year Dayton Ohio test. The system identified and canceled stamps at 30 000 per hour with 30 million letters processed. Bureau of Engraving and Printing expects all stamps tagged by next May.

Towanda U. S Sylvania Electric Products Dayton Ohio Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Jamaica to Host Eighth British Empire Games in August

Jamaica confirms hosting duties for the Eighth British Empire and Commonwealth Games with events planned for August. Officials announce venue preparations and athlete participation timelines.

Jamaica

Lynda Johnson Faints at Sister's Wedding Mass

Lynda Johnson, maid of honor at her sister's wedding, fainted during the ceremony on Saturday. Dizzy and resting on a kneeling stand, she received aid from a Secret Service agent and two priests. After the incident she attended the remaining service and rode with the party to the White House reception.

Lynda Johnson Lynda Secret Service White House

Williamson Democrat Women Meet in Marion Courthouse

The Williamson County Democratic Women's Organization will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the Marion courthouse. Officers will be elected and committees appointed. Mrs Irma Igo Southern District chairman will speak. Wives of county candidates will be honored.

Williamson County Democratic Women’s Organization Marion Ethel Fallon Irma Igo Vernon

National Award Honors Miner for Saving a Life

Marion Miner Carlene Staudacher received a national safety award from the Joseph Holmes Safety Association for saving Herman Boatright after an electrical shock on September 11. Staudacher dragged him clear and gave artificial respiration. Boatright was hospitalized briefly. Staudacher has worked in coal mines since 1937 with Peabody Coal Co. He had earlier earned an award from the Bituminous Casualty Corp. for the same act. He is married to the former Collene Holderfield with three children.

Carlene Straudacher N. McLaren St. Marion Staudacher Herman Boatright Harrisburg Boatright Joseph Holmes Safety Association Peabody Coal

Teacher completes eight week NSF program at Murray State

Creal Springs Grade School teacher Jack D. Hill completed an eight week National Science Foundation Summer Science Institute at Murray State University. Hill was among 110 science teachers chosen from many applicants. The institute aims to help teachers provide engaging subject matter and effective instruction.

Jack D. Hill Creal Springs National Science Foundation Murray State University Hill

Prowlers Reported in Carbondale Neighborhoods

Police investigated reported prowlers Friday night in Carbondale along North Springer Street 700 block West College Street 800 block and East Elm Street 300 block. All suspects had left before officers arrived.

Carbondale North Springer Street West College Street East Elm Street

Police Briefs From Carbondale

Carbondale reports Larry R. Wachsnicht fined 15 dollars for following too closely and James W. Rader fined 15 dollars for improper backing.

Carbondale Larry R. Wachsnicht James W. Rader

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery New Remedy

An advertised claim presents Bio Dyne as a new healing substance used in Preparation H suppositories or ointment to shrink hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain without surgery. Reports note rapid pain relief and actual shrinkage maintained over months across various long standing cases. The ad emphasizes non narcotic non invasive treatment sold at drug counters.

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