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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1949
Page
5
Sally Schwartz daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Schwartz of 516 South Poplar street travels from Thyday to Denver Colorado for a two week visit as guest of Miss Carolyn Larson.
Orville Johnson and Robert of 807 West Main Street returned from a two week tour of the West visiting Yellow Park the Dakotas and other points of interest.
Visitors in Carbondale and Mrs Ed Smith of East U Rday appear in a fragmented obituary style note. The text lacks clear dates or outcomes but references local persons and places, suggesting a social or community notice within a regional newspaper clip.
David Krause of Chicago is visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Krause, 609 West Main street. He is a former resident of Carbondale and attended S. I. U. Mrs. Frank Yeckley and Mrs. C. E. Hartman, both on West College street, left for California this week for an extended visit.
Mr and Mrs C K Johnson return from a two week vacation in Centralia and St Louis. Mrs Guy Denison leaves for California. Mrs Charles Duncan returns from Tulsa with family. Roy Singer spends Thursday in St Louis on business. Mrs Dora Lynn visits relatives in Metropolis. Ray and Ralph Eddleman visit sister Mildred Cover in Moline. Mrs Carl Hare and Ruth Blackman in Carbondale to catch City of New Orleans to Orlando. General Robert Davis heads to Camp McCoy with General Harry L Bolen. Dr and Mrs W A Thalman spend weekend in St Louis. Several girls depart for weekend in St Louis to attend Municipal Opera and Larry Parks stag show.
Du Quoin Fairgrounds hosts a potluck dinner at 12 30 for all members. Crews Robinson Family Reunion at Central church invites all relatives. Antioch Women quilt at Mrs Walter Troutman with potluck. Monday Miss Errett s Sunday School Class at First Christian church 7 30 p m Mrs G F Comstock 407 West Pecan Street for birthday night. Tuesday Royal Neighbors at 8 00 p m Odd Fellows hall with refreshments. Wednesday White Rose Club meets at 2 00 p m hosted by Mrs Roy Gower 606 South Illinois avenue.
Grace Methodist worshipers will hear Dr Sharp discuss the Gospel of Three Gardens in the morning service. The senior choir sings In The Garden With My Savior and the anthem Look To The Lighthouse by Windisch. The minister’s evening theme is Conquering the Land of Promise. Youth Fellowship choir and group meet at 6 30 p m for Unity of the Scriptures study with many young attendees expected.
A 10 30 a m sermon titled The Tree by Rivers of Water is announced. The message will explore spiritual refreshment and growth using biblical imagery and pastoral reflections. The service details appear in church notices.
A pink and blue shower was given Thursday evening at Miss Wilma Beadley home for Mrs Jim Bolen with Miss Calla Ann Crepin as assistant hostess. After gifts, guests played bridge and dessert was served to attendees including Cynthia Baysinger Betty Jo Leathers Helen Chander Connie Conatser Judy Spradling Sally Sherertz Shirley Thalman Aileen Anderson Judy Fox Joan Foley Annie Foley and Virginia Maze
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Rev C C Hall will deliver the sermon Laboring with God at First Methodist on Sunday morning with assistance from Rev O F Culver and Rev C E Shoaff Miss Libby Mars guest organist will play Prelude by Carre and Offertoire by Dubois Lucy Parrish will assist the service in an unspecified role
The 35th Crews Robinson family reunion takes place at Central Church southwest of Elkville near the strip mine on Sunday August 14. A basket dinner is set for noon. The Crews and Robinson families direct the Senior choir. The Methodist Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m.
One of the region’s oldest gatherings began in 1914. Family members from other states and distant points will attend. Crews and Robinson relatives and friends are urged to join the reunion and be present.
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