Pen Pal Friendship Sparks After Nine Years
Gaynor Crane, 19, from Great Britain and Mary Jane Grant of Marion begin renewed correspondence after nine years. The English pen pal describes their exchange starting with the line My name is Gaynor as they reconnect during the first trip to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
Gaynor Crane
Great Britain
Mary Jane Grant
Marion
Warrington
Lancashire
England
United States
Mary Jane
Lancashire County
Illinois
This
U. S
Europe
U.S
Switzerland
France
Engagement announced for Miss Diana Lee Russell
Mr and Mrs Robert D Mc Tosh of Rt 1 Carbondale announce the engagement of their daughter Diana Lee Russell to Pvt Daniel E Jones son of Mr and Mrs Charles V Jones of Murphysboro Diana is a Carbondale Community High School graduate who attended Southern Illinois University Vocational Technical Institute and works as a nurses aide at Doctors Hospital Carbondale Pvt Jones a Murphysboro Township High School graduate serves in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri The couple plans a future wedding reflecting local ties and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. McTosh
Rt. 1
Carbondale
Diana Lee Russell
Pvt
Daniel E. Jones
Charles V. Jones
Murphysboro
Miss Russell
Carbondale Community High School
Vocational Technical Institute of
Southern Illinois University
Doctors Hospital
Pvt. Jones
Murphysboro Township
Fort Leonard Wood
Steeleville Couple to Mark 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edmund F Schnoeker of Steeleville observe their 50th wedding anniversary on August 27. Married August 27 1916 at St John s Lutheran Church Bremen she formerly Ida Louise Sickmeyer of Welge. He worked 38 years for the railroads rising to foreman for Wabash and Missouri Pacific until 1958. They have a daughter Mrs J Paul Heinike two sons Earl J and Daniel Lee and six grandchildren four living. The couple will host a small family observance at home with the Heinikes 909 E Green St Steeleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund F. Schnoeker
Steeleville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bremen
Ida Louise Sickmeyer
Welge
Missouri Pacific Lines
J. Paul Heinike
Earl J
Daniel Lee
Schnoekers
Heinikes
E. Green St
Back Yard Vacations Through Southern Illinois and Paducah
A Michigan traveler describes a short southern Illinois and Paducah trip. Highlights include Cairo Civil War history, Cobden Anna and Jonesboro scenery, Paducah Broadway shops and churches, and a Shawnee National Forest picnic on a day trip costing only gas and hot dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Keller
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Cairo
Cobden
Anna
Jonesboro
New York State
Paducah
Broadway
Irvin S. Cobb
Kentucky
Cobb
Carbondale
Shawnee National Forest
Paduke
Fish Fry at First Baptist Church in Johnston City
A fish fry was held at the First Baptist Church of Johnston City. Walter Finney of Goreville presented a vocal music program after the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Johnston City
Walter Finney
Goreville
Dip scallops in flour then batter and fry to serve
The instruction outlines a simple seafood preparation. Coat scallops with flour, dip in batter, fry until golden, and serve with tartar sauce.
Chinese Parsley Availability in Global Markets
Chinese parsley also known as cilantro is commonly sold in Chinese and Spanish food markets under both names Chinese parsley and cilantro. It is frequently labeled cilantro in markets outside Asia and can be found fresh in produce sections year round.
Tomato Half Finish For Eggs Benedict Variation
To vary Eggs Benedict add broiled tomato halves with the toasted English muffins ham and poached eggs topped by Hollandaise sauce for a richer presentation.
Shupes Mark 60th Year
Mr and Mrs F A Shupe of Vergennes celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary They wed in Fries Virginia on July 27 1906 The couple moved to Vergennes area in 1913 and have lived in the village since 1939 They are parents of eight children including Elvin Horace and Grace Heape and Hazel Nausley all of Vergennes Bettye Doerr of Carbondale Three daughters are deceased They have ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren A card shower and basket dinner honored them at their church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Shupe
Vergennes
Fries
Shupes
Elvin
Horace
Grace Heape
Hazel Nausley
Bettye Doerr
Carbondale
Woodmen Picnic Hosts Named at Crab Orchard Club
Members of the Woodmen's Grove and their families attended a picnic at the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club near Carterville. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Harry Carter of Johnston City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen’s Grove
Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club
Carterville
Harry Carter
Johnston City
Orange onion salad with steak and greens
Describes a steak friendly salad built from orange sections onion rings and crisp greens. Suggests adding cooked chicken or turkey for luncheon or Sunday supper. Notes French dressing or mayonnaise style dressing pairs well with the orange onion salad alongside meat or poultry.
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Marion Girl
By Nancy Karnath
The
Southern Illinoisan
Oscar Grant
Dogwood Lane
Champaign
University of Illinois
Chicago
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Schnoeker
Railroads
Wabash
Gals
Vienna
Metropolis
Dave Baril
Shell Service
Sandy
HER Majesty
SanDy & Mardale
ST. Clair
Broadway Plaza
Sparta
Mr. and
Mrs. Schnoeker
Woodmen
Murdale Shopping Center
Goss
S. Illinois
Kate Greenaway
Murphysbore
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Electric Light and Power Company
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