Hamiltons Attend Carbondale Wedding in Family Midwest Visit
Mrs. Ralph E Hamilton and May Hamilton of Ft Benning Ga, former Carbondale residents, visited relatives and attended the wedding of Gene E Hamilton and Suzanne Wilmers. The ceremony took place at the Wilmers home in St Louis followed by a family dinner. Gene Hamilton, Columbia University graduate in chemical engineering, will reside in Swarthmore Pa where he works for Sunoil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Ralph E. Hamilton
Ft. Benning
Carbondale
Hamilton
Charles E. Hamilton
Helen Hamilton
West Main Street
Mas
Max Wilmers
Chamberlain
St. Louis
Wilmers
Columbia University
New York
Swarthmore, Pa
Sunoil Co
Mitchell family returns from Carbondale visit
Mrs. J. E. Mitchell Jr and her children Jane and Jimmie of Chicago returned home Sunday after spending the past week as guests of Mrs. Mitchell's mother in law at 301 North Springer street Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Mitchell, Jr
Jane
Jimmie
Chicago
Edward A. Bundy
Eddie
al Kasuls
Carbondale
Mies
C. I. VanArsdalen
West Sycamore Street
A. B. Vancil
South
Elizabeth Street
J. E. Mitchell
Springer Street
Karl Federer
du Quinn
Ripley
Tenn
Will M. Williams
J. J. Gass
North Allyn Street
Harry D. Rayfield
Harrisburg
Johnston City Area Social Guests Noted in Weekend Visits
Local households from Carbondale to Johnston City hosted relatives and friends from Camden N J Chicago Fayetteville Ark and more. Trips included trips to Ripley Tenn and Oklahoma shores with family picnics and college enrollments mentioned amid a flurry of visitors and hosts.
Visiting Missavages In Royalton
Mr and Mrs Joe Missavage Jr and children of Monmouth and Mr and Mrs Charles Missavage and daughter of Long Island NY are visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Missavage Sr in Royalton. Leonard Missavage son of Mr and Mrs Missavage Sr who has spent the summer in Monmouth with his brother and family accompanied them to Royalton to start school in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missavages
Royalton
Joe Missavage Jr
Monmouth
Charles Missavage
Long Island
N. Y
Joe Missavage
Leonard Missavage
Missavage
Gart School
Area Peaches Best Buys in Southern Illinois This Week
Southern Illinois peaches head the weekly best buys for canning and freezing. Growers delay harvesting by three or four days to increase size, raising ripeness risk. Sweet corn from northern Illinois peaks in quality, with other listed buys including Michigan celery, watermelons, cantaloupes, onions, and California pears plums grapes and lima beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Lee A. Somers
University of Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Gary
California
Visits Gilkeys in Cambria and Family Birthdays
Mrs. Nora J. Mitchell of Arlington Washington spent Friday in Cambria with her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gilkey. This was the first time in 42 years Mrs. Gilkey had seen her sister. A 3C Harold Owain Loyd is visiting Cambria with his wife and his parents Rev Herschel Loyd and daughter Phyllis. Airman Loyd will leave September 2 for Oscelo Wisconsin. Mrs. Loyd will join her husband there in October. Mr. and Mrs. James Bostain of Cambria entertained Sunday with a dinner in honor of their daughter Jeannette and son Alfred and Mrs. Bostain's mother Mrs. Edward Foster of Cambria who were celebrating their birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benton
Johnston City
West Frankfort City Park
Benton
Sux Watson
Veat Tice Watson
James Perry
Gayle
Jimmy Perry
Albuquerque
N. M
Oklahoma
Jack DeVore
Jack Jr
Shawnee
Okla
DeVore
Jack N. Young
Jack
Joy
Young
Roy
Youngs
Rev. Young
Young People of the
First Baptist Church
Johnstonn City
Mary Lou Proctor
John Proctor
South Emma Street
Christopher
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Proctor
Christopher Community High School
Nora J. Mitchell
Arlington, Wash
Cambria
Elmer Gilkey
Harold Owain Loyd
Is Loyd
Herschel Loyd
Phyllis
Airman Loyd
Oscelo
Wis
James Bostain
Jeannette
Alfred
Bostain
Edward Foster
Local visitors mingle in Sesser area families
Miss Phyllis Hoorebeke of Springfield arrived in Sesser to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Dolph Hoorebeke. Capt and Mrs Arthur Fred with children from New Mexico visit Mr and Mrs Homer Rea and Mr and Mrs Verne Fred in Waltonville. Les Barnett of Hollywood California spent time with his mother Mrs Nell Barnett and sister and family in Sesser. Mrs Fornear of Sesser and son Johnny returned from a two week trip to Topeka Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Hoorebeke
Springfield
Sesser
Mrs
Dolph Hoorebeke
Arthur Fred
New Mexico
Homer Rea
Mrs. Verne
Fred
Waltonville
Les Barnett
Holywood
Calif
Nell Barnett
Curtis Hancock
Larry
Mrs ONeal Hosts Dinner Guests From Several Families
Mrs Hannah ONeal of Chris oher entertained last week with her sons and their families. Guests included Mr and Mrs Andy ONeal and son Ray from Chicago, Mr and Mrs Harry Leming of Christopher, granddaughter Betty Henson and Denise Leming of Christopher, grandson Harry Leming of Evansville Indiana, and Mrs Isabelle Smith of Christopher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah O'Neal
Chrisoher
Andy O'Neal
Ray
Chicago
Harry Leming
Chistopher
Chier
Betty Henson
Denise
Christopher
Evansville
Ind
Isabelle Smith
Craigs Visit Zeigler and Local Socials Highlight Week
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Craig and daughters Barbara and Candice of Tule Lake California visit Zeigler with Malcolm Northcutt. The Junior G A group at First Baptist holds a missionary study dinner and meeting. Zeigler residents Millie Monkus and relatives travel to Denver Chicago and Sk. Visitors include Bobby and Shirley Hawkins from Chicago and Jourdains in Zeigler host Kate Null vacationing in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Craig
Barbara
Candice
Tule Lake
Calif
Zeigler
Malcolm Northcutt
Craig
Marjorie Padgett
Colorado Springs
Colo
Edna L. Quick
G. A
First Baptist Church of
Kate Null
Boomfield, Mo
Normans Of Murphysboro Back From Texas
Murphysboro residents return from Texas visits as Ralph Norman family including Rosalie and Jack travel. Jack Norman departs for California for overseas Air Force service from Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Texas
Ralph Norman
Rosalie
Jack
Robert Norman
Robby
Dallas
Tex
California
U. S. Air Force
Christopher Girl Weds in Arkansas
Jane Russell of Christopher became the bride of IeIy Brown of Galatia on Wednesday August 13 at the First Methodist Church in Piggott Arkansas. Rev Jesse Johnson officiated and his wife witnessed. The couple to reside in Galatia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Russell
S. Emma St
Christopher
Iey Brown
Galatia
First Methodist
Piggott
Ark
Jesse Johnson
Celmers Visit in Royalton and Nevada Residents Return
Celmers from Chicago visit Mrs Helen Celmer and sister Stella in Royalton with Patricia and John. Nevada residents Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and sons return to Las Vegas after a week with Walter and Inez Young of Royalton. Mrs Tony Matiski and son Denny visit St Louis while husband works there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Celmer
Patricia
John
Chicago
Mr. Celmer
Helen Celmer
Stella Celmer
Royalton
Nevada
Earl Johnson
Las Vegas
Nev
Tony Matiski
Denny
St. Louis
Mitchell Family Holds Eighth Reunion at West Frankfort Park
The Mitchell family gathered for the eighth annual reunion at West Frankfort City Park with 75 attendees. W T Mitchell of Christopher received a gift as the oldest present. the youngest were Melody Mitchell and Rosine Mitchell, both two months old. Officers for the coming year include Bill Mitchell as president Doug J Mitchell as treasurer and Mrs Bertha
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Mitchell
West Frankfort
W. T. Mitchell
Melody Mitchell
Max Mitchell
Rosine Mitchell
Russell Mitchell
Bill Mitchell
Doug J .Mitchell
Bertha
Franklin Family Returns to Carterville After Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Ellis Franklin of Carterville return home Monday after a three week vacation Their sister Mrs Ila Beal of Oklahoma City and Leonard Brock and family join the trip Kenneth Arnold of St Louis visited Carterville with his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Old Arthur Alexander and his wife plan a visit Oscar Greer formerly of Carterville is a patient in Holden Hospital Carbone He is brother of Mrs Minnie Hair of Irion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pautlers
St. Louis
Dan Pautler
Murphysboro
C. A. Pautler
Texas
Oklahoma
Louis Myrick
Phyllis
Christopher
Arnold Ranta
Wakefield
Mich
Dallas
Tex
Don Mustonen
Poteau
Okla
Bert Baylck
Bantas
Chicago
Minneapolis
Minn
Ellis Franklin
Carterville
Colorado Springs
Colo
Franklin
Leonard Brock
Mr. Franklin
Ila Beal
Oklahoma City
Kenneth Arnold
Claude Old
St. Louis B
Arthur Alexander
Oscar Greer
Mizni, Fla
Holden Hospital
Carbone
Minnie Hair
Zeigler Girl Announces Engagement to Erickson Jr
Mr and Mrs Vincent Wisnieski of Zeigler announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Rose Kulik to A 3C Harold Duane Erickson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Duane Erickson Sr of Vanita Oklahoma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Wisnieski
Zeigler
Rose Kulik
Harold Duane Erickson Jr
Harold Duane Erickson Sr
Vanita
Okla
New minister Francis Sheffler welcomed at Zeigler church
After prayer services at First Christian Church in Zeigler a reception in the basement honored the new minister Francis Sheffler and his family. Forty four people attended and a pound shower was given. Out of town guests included Mr Carrol Ray of St Charles Mo Mrs Leonard Phillips of Elgin Mrs Mattie Ray of Istopher and Mrs Mattie Stull of DuQuoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Zeigler
Francis Sheffler
Carrol Ray
St. Charles
Leonard Phillips
Elgin
Mattie Ray
Istopher
Mattie Stull
DuQuoin
Woman's Club of Valier Holds Special Meeting
The Valier club met at president Mrs. Joe Alecci's home Thursday afternoon. Plans include September 10 11 at Miner's Hall to prep for the first meeting of the year with a pot-luck dinner. The club bought a piano and aims to raise funds for past presidents pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Valier
Joe Alecci
Ways and Means
Alecci
Eet
County Federation
Vacation Homecoming Ends Mississippi Trip
Mrs. Armes of Johnston City and Mrs. Paul Howard of Coulterville have returned from a vacation in Mississippi. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitfield in Jackson and toured Gulfport Biloxi Ocean Springs New Orleans Baton Rouge Natchez and the Ante Bellum Home featured in the Natchez Pilgrimage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Armes
Johnston City
Paul Howard
Coulterville
Paul Whitfield
Jackson
Miss
Whitfields
Gulfport
Biloxi
Ocean Springs
New Orleans
Baton Rouge St
Natchez
Ante Bellum
Herrin Residents Return From Vacation Trip
Herrin families share a two week vacation as Mr. and Mrs. Rhoda Norman and daughter Barbara Furst return from stops in Silver Springs Pensacola New Orleans and Biloxi. Clarence Jones and family visit Mrs. Anna B. Jones and attend Holiness Camp Meeting in Bonnie and a St Louis Dodgers game at Sportsman Park. Esther Killion employed in St Louis vacationing with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Norman
Barbara Furst
13Th St
Herrin
Sondra McGhee
Silver Springs
Pensacola
Fla
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Clarence Jones
Canton
Jones
Anna B. Jones
S. Park Ave
Clarence Joneses
Anna Jones
Carrie Cavender
Bonnie
Miss Killion
John E. Killion
S. 19Th St
St. Louis
Women's Guild to Meet Wednesday in Herrin
The Women’s Guild of the First Presbyterian Church in Herrin will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church with hostesses Daisy Williams Lillian Williams and Arnie Veach. Agnes Walker will give the devotional and Catherine Mercer will handle the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Herrin
Daisy Williams
Lillian Williams
Arnie Veach
Agnes Walker
Catherine Mercer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baileys, Carbondale
W. M. Bailey
South Poplar Street
Ralph Bailey
Ralph William
Camden, N.J
Lowell F. Bailey
John Marshall
Fayetteville, Ark
Harold Bailey
Marberrys
W.L. Marberry
West Mill Street
William Marberry
Mary Swindell
Marberry
Inlaw
Robert Marberry
Jackson Mich
Mrs. Wisely
Belleville
Loyd R. Wisely
West Elm Street
Arthur Fauss
VanArsdale
Tennessee
Rayfields
Roby Poteete
West 12Th St
Perry Lucas
Forest Park
Frank Lucas
Janet
Maywood
Sidney Tweedy
Chester Lawrence
Mike
Sue
Marsha
West Frankfort Park
Paul Halls
Virginia
Paul O. Hall
Donna Kay Hall
Bristol
Sullins College
Mrs. Ozment
Maude Ozment
Washington Ave
George Ozment
Flora O’brien
Richard Lewis
Miami, Fla
O. H. Turner
Grant Mitchell
Ruth Alice
Bill
Jimmy
Jaycee Hayride
The
Carbondale Junior Chamber of Commerce
Giant
Jaycees
Area Peaches
Best Buys
Vists Gilkeys
Loyd
James Bostains
Mrs. O'Neal
Craigs
Miss Monkus
Colorado
Millie Monkus of
Zeigle
Denver
Bobby
Shirley Hawkins
Leonard Hawkins
E. M. Strohkirch
L. E. Hawkins
Jourdains
Julia Harriman
Vernie
Henry Foucon
Saskatoon
Canada
R. L. Jourdain
Mrs. Harriman
Mrs. Jourdain
Foucon
Mrs. Null
Missouri
Saylor
Chuck Saylor
Compton
Robert Shadron
South Street
Mary Jane Shadron
Mary Jane
David Shadron
Martin Freibergs
Martin Freiberg
Walter Engelke
Milwaukee
Art Freiberg
Wanson
Effingham
Betty Eastman
Louis Lucas
Lucas
Harry Shade
Borns
Son
Pete Born
Donald Eastman
Ralph
Santa Barbara
C. W. Price
14Th St
J. J. Kalberkamp
Judith Ann
Centralia
Miss Elliott
Barbara Jean Elliott
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Hosea Elliott Jr
Clay St
Mary Elizabeth Fournie
Tommie
August Fournie
Murphysboro Girl
Audrey Alice Stearns
Missouri Baptist _ hospital
Miss Stearns
Murphysboro Township High School
James D. Stearns
Pine St
Bastiens
Joe Bastien
Bernice
North St
Barbara Ellet
Grand Tower
Norfolk
Joe Allen
Bastien
Illinois Electric and Gas Co
Quinns
Lucille
Betty
Dorothy Welch
Don Quinn
Th Quinns
F. W. Woolworth
Mrs. Powell
Kathleen Powell
F. W. Woolsworth
Mrs. Jee
Gues
Miella
Christopher Girl
Arkansas
Our Lady of Fatima Court
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Andrew’s Hall
Isabelle Gillooly
Taven Boris
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Rebekah Lodge
Maggie Spurrier
Edith Jones
Eva Baker
J. R. Baker
W. H. Emma Brown
Pearl Lipe
Audry Stowers
Rosie ‘Ay
Bonnie Wall
Orville Howell and
Weatherly
Julian Weatherly
Daily Independent
Celmers
Mrs. Matisi
Dean Bame
Bame
Virgil Bower
Ava
Raymond Bame
Franklins
Arnolds
Woman's Club
Wisconsin
Frank Modetz
Bruce Edward
Frank
Oataas Shee Miir
Jake
Cecile Tregoning
S. 20Th St
Modetz
Frank Quinten
Mae Jean Peffer
Marie Franklin
Bayless Bohannon
Frank Holzer
Metropolis
Mr. Holzer
Kens
Tepe
Owen Nursery
Bloomington, Ill
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