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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
7
Sharon Lee Wischmeyer and Glenn M. Twenhafel wed August 10 at Christ Lutheran Church Jacob in a double ring ceremony. The ceremony featured two ministers and a reception at Jacob Community Hall with the couple residing in Murphysboro.
Alice Grant of Cape Girardeau Missouri was elected president of the 45th Grant Lee reunion held Sunday in Old Shawneetown Park. H D Grant of Johnston City and Mrs Jay Stephens of Marion were named vice president and secretary treasurer. Prizes went to Danna Lynn Cottingham youngest child, Mark Allen Grant youngest Grant child, H Lee oldest, Alice Grant and H A Gooch farthest distance, and John L Grant largest family present. Plans include a 50th anniversary celebration and a family history compiled by Alice Grant.
In Murphysboro at 8 30 a m all day rummage sale to be held by the White Shrine on the southeast corner of 10th and Chestnut Streets. In West Frankfort the Franklin County Home makers Nightingals unit holds a 6 p m event at City Park.
Homemaking teachers from Illinois gather in Chicago for an association meeting running Wednesday through Friday. The theme Action Through Interaction guides sessions on Family Life and Sex Education led by Dr Evelyn Duvall and Consumer Education by Mary Ann Bland and Carl Dalke. Other topics include Students with Special Needs and Interaction in Vocation with speakers Alfred Redding Orell Vanderwater William Reynolds and Peter Johnson. Junior Colleges presented by L Everett Belote. An international style show is part of the program.
Miss Mick wore a floor length silk organza gown with lace trim and a cathedral train. Debra Kay Heard and Patricia Presley served as maid of honor and bridesmaid in lime green empire gowns, while Roger Flatt and David Bailey stood as best man and groomsman. West Frankfort residents provided music. guests were seated by local men as a church reception followed.
The Chester Women's Club season begins next month with the Sesquicentennial chorus making several appearances. Hymns of various denominations will be featured as songs of the month. Program committee includes Mrs. William G. Juergens chairwoman, Mrs. Ray Allford, and Mrs. J. R. Gordon.
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