Home Bureau adviser recalls 1930s work in three counties
LaDan Wainscott Bridges began as a home economics extension agent in 1931 for Jackson Williamson and Johnson counties, later called home adviser for all Home Bureau groups and 4-H. She faced long trips, unpaved roads, and tight finances, yet taught sewing cooking and family living while supporting 4-H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Gambie
Southern Illinoisan
LaDan Wainscott Bridges
Jackson, Williamson
Johnson Counties
Idaho
California
Illinois
Callao
Marion
Campbell Hill
Home Extension advised evolve from Farm Bureau roots
The article traces Cooperative Extension advisers' shift from monthly group meetings to working through club representatives, expanding outreach via radio TV speeches and newsletters. It highlights Thelma Malone and Thelma Bridges, their careers in Williamson County, impacts of rheumatoid arthritis, retirement, and the enduring belief in home extension work. It recalls 1930s programs teaching square dancing to youths and parents in Marion Vienna and Maragarre, reflecting community life and past optimism.
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Bridges
Marion
Home Bureau
Cooperative Extension
Thelma Malone
Williamson County
Farm Bureau
Malone
Ern le
Oreer
Jack
John
Extension Service
Vienna
Maragarre
Mayhugh Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James R Mayhugh Sr observed their 25th anniversary on August 21 1979. They wed at Calvary Nazarene Church Columbus Indiana. A reception will be held 2 to 4 pm Sunday at the Carbondale Church of the Nazarene parsonage. They have four sons James Jr of Flagstaff Arizona and Danny Greg and Steve all of Carbondale. Mayhugh is superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Carbondale and Mrs Mayhugh is a cook for the Carbondale Elementary School District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Mayhugh Sr
Calvary Nazarene
Columbus
Ind
Carbondale Church
Carbondale
Mayhugh
Dear Ann Landers Readers on Daddy's Girl and Nursing
A reader defends fair treatment of a "daddy's girl" and asks Ann Landers to describe them, then Glad I Chose It calls for clearer nursing profession portrayal. The column thanks Glad for raising public awareness and notes common misconceptions about nurses and their work.
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Dear Ann Landers
Ann Landers
Nursing
Couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary in Alton
Austin Berkel and Geneva War gel marked their 50th anniversary on August 5 with a family reception at the Newton Black Labor Lodge. They wed August 6, 1929, at St Joseph's Church Equality. The couple has 15 children, many grandchildren, and several great grandchildren listed across Illinois and Florida.
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Austin Berkel
Alton
Newton Black Labor Lodge
Berkel
Geneva Wargel
St. Joseph’s Church
Equality
James
Fort Myers
Fla
Edward
West Palm Beach
Dorothy Henderson
Carbondale
Betty Ziegler
Marge Brown
Ellsinore
John
Wood River
Mary Masse O
Frederick
Godfrey
Nina Greenwell
Pearl Chitty
Philo
Earl
Cottage Hills
Gerald
George
Pauline Wolfe
Evelyn Brakeville
Carbondale Couple to Celebrate 37th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Vern Kink Stearns of Carbondale will mark 37 years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 5 p m Sunday at Route 1 Carbondale Their wedding took place Aug 30 1942 in Carbondale The couple has nine children and eight grandchildren They request no gifts
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Vern
Stearns
Carbondale
Route 1
Pauline Rentfro
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LaDaw Bridges
Frank Bridges
Murphysboro
Bing
National
W. Monroe
Herrin
Mayhughs
Dad
Daddy
Austin Berkels
Nugels
Mineills
214
S. Ill
Cpurcell
DeSoto
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