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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1950

Page

6

Miss Lois Baker Engaged to Alex McKnight of Johnston City

Announced engagement of Lois Baker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Welter Hawthorne of Dahlgren to Alex McKnight son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McKnight of Johnston City. Fall wedding planned. Baker to graduate Blue Mountain College and serves as Illinois Baptist State Music Field Worker. McKnight a Southern Illinois University senior and WWII Army medical corps veteran.

Welter R. Hawthorne Dahlgren Lois Baker Alex McKnight Johnston City Southern Illinois University Army Medical Corps

Best Choice for College Girls Bedroom Design

A guide for busy college girls favors modern simple styles with light beige or gray finishes. It recommends twin size day bed look beds, low headboards, tailored spreads, and practical burlap fabrics. Space saving low chests with compartments aid organization and versatile seating.

Walnut furniture touted for beauty and durability

Laboratory tests show American walnut rates highly in strength and ability to resist bumps and shock. The wood is very hard, so walnut drawers resist sticking in damp weather and scratches do not show white.

To Keep Bacon Flat Snap Edges Before Cooking

Snip bacon edges with shears or brood between racks while cooking to prevent curling.

Vinegar a Staple Through the Ages by the Chef

The article traces vinegar from ancient uses in meat tenderizing and preservation to medical beliefs in biblical and medieval times. It notes major varieties malt, wine, and cider vinegars, with cider vinegar highlighted as versatile for modern cooking and flavoring.

Ruth Hippocrates Cleopatra Mark Anthony Hannibal Alps

Nichols Family Short Visit Returns Home From Herrin

Mr and Mrs Ralph Nichols and their son Michael of Bakersfield California have returned home after a two week vacation with relatives in Herrin They visited Mrs Nicholss uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Roy Wickem in Herrin and other relatives and friends The Nichols family formerly lived at 1209 South Twenty second street Herrin and moved to California six years ago

Ralph Nichols Michael Bakersfield Calif Floyd May Joe Nichols Herrin Nichols Roy Wickem Ralph Nicholses South Twenty-second Street California Otis Stacy Taylor Kirkwood E. Stacy Noble I Taylor South Eighteenth Street Otis Lynn Ann Morgan Otis Taylor Linton Dwayne Linton William Dwayne Rickey North Tenth Street St. Louis Zoo Highlands

Mr and Mrs Jesse Roberts Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Jesse Roberts return to Phoenix Arizona on Monday after a week in Herrin. They stayed with Mr Roberts nephew Thomas Perrine and wife at 1100 South Fourteenth Street and with other relatives and friends.

Jesse Roberts Phoenix Ariz Herrin Roberts Mr. Roberts Thomas Perrine South Fourteenth Street

Eska Protein Wave Promises Superior Permanent Wave

An advertisement touts a sensational permanent waving method labeled Eska Protein Wave. It claims longer lasting results and urges readers to contact Madelon's Beauty Shop at 317 N 17th St Herrin for more information and a phone number 60386.

Eska Madelon’s Beauty Shop N. 17Th St. Herrin

Herrin Visitors Return Home From Weekend Gatherings

Herman Branca and his son Allyn head back to Chicago after a Herrin week of homecoming events. Branca formerly ran Herman's Cleaners on West Monroe and now works as a forestry foreman for the Bureau of Parks. Mirthful visits included relatives in Herrin and Carbondale, with several local residents hosting guests from out of town.

Herman Branca Allyn Chicago Herrin Mr. Branca Herman’s Cleaners West Monroe Street Bureau of Parks Zelia Swaar

Mrs Belt Honored At Bridal Shower In Herrin

A bridal shower for Mrs Harold Belt formerly Miss Mary Jane Payne was hosted Friday evening August 11 at the Belt home 1113 South Twelfth street Herrin. Hostesses were Miss Jewell Mae Finney Delores Rich and Mrs Lloyd Belt with about 37 guests attending.

Shirley Sellers Helen Nance Carolee Rombach Jean Hudgens Betty Mann Jackson Country Club Miss Sellers Arthur Sellers West Sycamore Street Carbondale Robert Winton Hurt du Quoin Carbondale First Baptist Church Herrin Lloyd Belt South Twelfth Street Harold Belt Mary Jane Payne Jewell Mae Finney Delores Rich

Ex Residents Visit In Murphysboro Community Notes

Murphysboro and nearby towns host visits by former residents including Milton Kreimeier and family from Mt. Carroll Illinois, Mrs Lydia Daulby of East St. Louis, and many others visiting relatives. Distinct reunions unfold across Clay and Kinney Streets with trips to Springfield and Kansas City noted.

Milton Kreimeier Paul Mt. Carroll Murphysboro Kreimeier Hosea Elliott Kreimeiers Illinois Electric and Gas Co

Kent Hall to Visit Herrin With Kin This Weekend

Kent Hall of Chicago will visit Herrin this weekend and next week with his cousins Mr and Mrs Ernest King at 109% North Park avenue. He arrived with his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hall who have returned to Chicago. They will drive to Herrin Friday August 25 to bring him home.

Kent Hall Chicago Ernest King North Park Avenue Kent Herrin Robert Hall

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