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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1979
Page
6
A reader praises dry cleaners for their expertise in fabrics, dyes, spot removal, and repairs, noting their tolerance for vomit and blood stains. The letters discuss laundry pride and a young man’s weekend plans, with advice urging communication with a protective mother and the option to move out for independence.
Mr. and Mrs. Orval Stout plan an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Goreville School cafeteria. They married Aug. 30, 1929 in Williamson County. Their daughter Sharon Bullock and granddaughters Anita Troutman and Donita Karry organize the event. the couple requests no gifts.
Mr and Mrs Harley Griffith of Roy alton celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p m Sunday at the United Methodist Church fellowship room in Royalton. The couple were married in Herrin and will be hosted by their son Gary and his family of Arvada Colorado.
The Herrin Jaycee Auxiliary sells Dingle personal safety headlight reflectors for a dollar to aid dark road safety. Proceeds benefit the Herrin Children's Halloween parade and other civic events. Availability at WHPI Radio Station hours, Herrin City Hall lobby until 4 p.m. today, or via club members. Contact Suzette Smith or Karen Patterson for details. Janet Ridenour joins Shagbark Girl Scout Council as a field executive serving 24 counties including Du Quoin Pinckneyville West Frankfort and Clinton County. she brings Girl Scouts experience and SIU education. Sharyn K. Russell earns national YMCA aquatic director certification after extensive training and service since 1967. she is qualified to direct and upgrade YMCA aquatic programs and curricula.
Consumer groups press for ending ICC control on interstate trucking pricing and shift to market based rates while ensuring consumer redress. Carter administration envisions reduced ICC role with emphasis on handling complaints and possible FTC transfer. ICC recently sought over 4.5 million dollars in penalties from 45 major moving firms for 9000 plus violations.
In Saturday Review John Mariani notes Americans dominate jeans, washing machines and toilet paper. Erma Bombeck laments fit issues and mocks Russian attempts to copy jeans, recounting a visit to Russia and the value placed on denim.
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