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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1972
Page
6
The piece describes cockroaches as long standing enemies of humans, focusing on the Oriental waterbug. It notes dark wingless male traits, preferred damp habitats like basements and crawl spaces, and their habits of entering homes to feed on crumbs syrups glue and other materials.
Exterminator Tom Dept. offers advice on controlling American German and Brown-Banded roaches. Seek professional help for severe infestations and maintain dry clean conditions to curb pests. Malathion may help but avoid exposure to children and pets.
Mr and Mrs Emil Schimpf of Gorham celebrate their 60th anniversary on August 27 with a church recital and public celebration. Jeffery Mills son of S H Mills of Carterville and Indiana University student will perform an organ recital at Southern Illinois University Lutheran Center in Carbondale. Mills a National Merit Scholar works toward a Bachelor of Music and has connections with LIU and the American Guild of Organists. The Schimpfs wed August 28 1912 in East St Louis and live in Jackson County. Their daughter Mrs Charles Koopmann of Robinson and a grandson are listed as family. The evening includes a dinner at Tom’s Restaurant in Marshall.
In Herrin seniors meet for social security help 9 a.m. to noon and pinochle at 1 30 p.m. In Carbondale seniors gather for arts and crafts 9 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church 310 S University. In Marion Church Women United meets 9 30 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church.
The patient with a long history of failed hernia repairs seeks guidance on safe reinforcement options given heart disease and diabetes. The doctor advises a complete medical exam before surgery, suggests referral to a university medical center for specialist oversight, and notes that despite prior issues, repair can be feasible with proper anesthesia planning.
Mr and Mrs Charles D Greenwell of Murphysboro announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Irene to Jackie Ray Rogers son of Mrs Gladys Phillips of Belleville and Lester Rogers of Mt Vernon The bride elect is a student at Murphysboro Township High School The groom elect is employed by Rose Barge Lines An Oct 25 wedding is planned.
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