Busy Women Juniors Set Budget Vote in Marion
The Marion Junior Woman's Club schedules its organizational meeting for August 30 at 1200 Beva Beck Drive. Members will review and approve the proposed annual budget. A joint session of the Calendar and Ways and Means committees met at 401 S Second St to plan gatherings and social events while reviewing the budget. The club's annual picnic was held last week at Marion City Park with co chairs Mrs. Gerald Stewart and Mrs. Charles Thomas.
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Marion Junior Woman’s Club
Frank Manfredo
Beva Beck Dr
Marion
Barney Pulley
S. Second St
Gerald Stewart
Charles Thomas
Soldier wife endures long separations across world posts
Mrs. Henry H. Gerecke of Chester reflects on decades of Army life with Lt. Col. Gerecke as he serves in Viet Nam and Korea. She trained as a nurse, joined in 1943, and the couple married in St. Louis after meeting in Nancy, France. They have moved through Panama, Japan, Germany, and multiple U.S. bases, awaiting October home orders and handling temporary moves while hoping for stability.
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Diane Keller
Henry H. Gerecke
Chester
Gerecke
Qui Nhan
Viet Nam
U.S. Army
Nancy
France
Germany
St. Louis
Hank
Menard State Penitentiary
Virginia
Fort Belvoir
Panama
Japan
Evanston
Lansing
Mich
Fort Gordon
Fort Meade, Md
Fort Meade
Ordrs
Gereckes
Ft. Belvoir
Michigan State University
MSU
Northwestern University
David
Dave
University of Illinois
Engagement of Marilyn Jean Reiman to Roger Stegmann
Miss Reiman and Stegmann are Trico High School graduates with Kitty Clark statuses. The couple plans to marry while their families note their fathers Mike Reiman and Arthur Stegmann. The piece also details the Gerecke family’s varied overseas moves and Army service.
Miss Wolfe Engaged to Bob Walters in Dowell-Elkville Match
Mr and Mrs Michael Wolfe of Dowell announce engagement of their daughter Carol Lee to Bob Walters son of Mr and Mrs James Walters of Elkville Miss Wolfe a 1966 graduate of Murphysboro Beauty School works at Kinslow's Beauty Shop Du Quoin Walters employed by the Du Quoin Packing Co in Du Quoin Illinois
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Michael Wolfe
Dowell
Carol Lee
Bob Walters
James Walters
Elkville
Miss Wolfe
Murphysboro
Kinslow
du Quoin
Walters
DuQuoin Packing Co
Outdoor Supper: Heat Pork and Beans in the Can
The guide explains heating pork and beans directly in an opened can on a grill over hot coals. Stir occasionally with a chop stick or wooden spoon handle to heat evenly.
Armed Forces Urgently Seek Nurses Across Services
Navy Army and Air Force recruiters warn of a dire shortage of nurses. Air Force spokesmen and local officers report strong demand and rapid commissioning options for both male and female applicants. Enlistment terms include two years of service, with pay scales from lieutenant to captain and flight nurse premiums.
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Navy
Army
Air Force
Army Nurse Corps
Army Recruiting Office
Murphysboro
Marion
Miss Hunsaker Wed Sunday In California
Patricia Kay Hunsaker daughter of Mr and Mrs P E Hunsaker of Carbondale married Jerry Wayne Fuller in a noon ceremony at the Church of Christ in Salinas California. The bride wore a white silk brocade gown and fingertip veil. The couple will reside at 3216 Alma Street Manhattan Beach California after an open house at the bride’s parents home.
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Patricia Kay Hunsaker
P. E. Hunsaker
Skyline Dr
Carbondale
Jerry Wayne Fuller
Church of Christ
Salinas
Calif
Charles R. Fuller
Sue Henderson
University High School
Southern Illinois University
Trans World Airlines
Los Angeles
George Pepperdine College
Sepul
Social Calendar In Marion And Herrin Events
In Marion the Williamson County Homemakers Extension Unit meets at 9 a.m. in Marion Housing Community room for a lesson Helping Children Build Self Confidence. In Herrin Beta Sigma Phi Flea Market runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the old VFW Home 309 N 16th St. Crab Orchard Lake hosts a Herrin Catholic Youth Organization party 3 to 10 p.m. in the group picnic area.
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Marion
Williamson County Homemakers Extension Unit
Herrin
Beta Sigma Phi
VFW
N. 16Th St
Crab Orchard Lake
Herrin Catholic Youth Organization
Ferges Unit Hosts Cancer Dressings Meeting
The Ferges Unit of the Home Economics Extension Program gathered for a sewing meeting at Mrs. Ivis Trammel’s home. Several dozen cancer dressings were made and a picnic lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferges
Home Economics Extension Program
Ivis Trammel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marilyn Jean Reiman
Miss Reiman
Mike Reiman
Marilyn Jean
Roger Stegmann
Stegmann
Arthur Stegmann
Percy
Trico High School
McGowan Clinic
Percy Milling Co
Carol Wolfe
Wooton
Rey
Surgeon General
Hes
Kroger
Sheffield
Jan
Steve
Hunsaker
California
Mardale Shopping Center
Goss
Vy Grob
Murphysbore
Westbury
Korell
Forever Young
Rontini
Bobbie Brooks
Royal Mist
Stacy Ames
Patty Petite
Lily Lynn Betti
Jean Pacemaker
Davis
Missy
S. Illinois
NEW Era
Yur
Brewster Motors, Inc
North Park Ave
Herrin, Illinois
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