Elkville Couple Plans 50th Anniversary Open House
Elkville residents Mr. and Mrs. Julian C. Barnett celebrate 50 years married December 7, 1918 in Murphysboro. An open house is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Elkville Fire House. They have three daughters Iris Mary Letha plus four sons Harlin Cleadus Norman and Leslie and six grandchildren. Former Stella Shelton of Old Du Quoin is the bride.
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Julian C. Barnett
Elkville
Stella Shelton
Old du Quoin
Barnett
Murphysboro
Barnetts
Iris
Carbondale
Mary
Letha
California
Leslie
Joliet
Harlin
Florida
Cleadus
Granite City
Norman
Decoration hints from Mrs Connelly at Lamplighters meeting
Mrs Charles Connelly of Murphysboro led a cake decorating lesson for the Lamplighters Home Extension Unit. She demonstrated a soft icing recipe of 2 egg whites shortening confectioners sugar vanilla and salt and showed rose icing techniques and colored petals for direct cake use. The next unit meeting is December 9 at a Murphysboro restaurant with hostesses listed.
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Charles Connelly
Murphysboro
Lamplighters Home Extension Unit
Connelly
William Martin
Anton Young
Leonard Novarro
Robert Randolph
Craft and Good Design Show Displays Local Talent
Paul Thomas and Joann Gajewski examine the wooden sculpture Resurrection by Theodore Golubic of Notre Dame University. Helen Roberson studies a Nicholas Vergette sculpture from Southern Illinois University. The Farm Bureau Auditorium Mt. Vernon hosts the weekly Craft and Good Design Show sponsored by the Mt. Vernon Council for the Arts and Humanities.
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Paul Thomas
Mt. Vernon
Joann Gajewski
Waltonville
Theodore Golubic
Notre Dame University
Helen Roberson
Nicholas Vergette
Southern Iinois University
Farm Bureau Auditorium
Membership Drive At Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Chester
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Chester conducts a membership drive led by chairman Mrs. Oscar Hartenberger. Annual dues are one dollar for active members and five dollars for inactive status as auxiliary volunteers support hospital work.
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Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Chester
Oscar Hartenberger
Order of the Foil Goes to Elsa Kula
Elsa Kula of Southern Illinois University design faculty wins the Order of the Foil award from the Anaconda Aluminum Co. Louisville for creative use of aluminum foil. Her winning entry titled Invitation to an Opera Ball was at the Lyric Opera Chicago. She is married to Davis Pratt of the SIU design faculty.
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Elsa Kula
Southern Illinois University
Anaconda Aluminium Co
Louisville
Lyric Opera
Chicago
Davis Pratt
SIU
Culture Day Holiday in Japan Observed on November 3
Culture Day on November 3 is a national holiday in Japan celebrating culture the arts and academic endeavour. The day honors cultural projects museums and museums open events nationwide.
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Japan
The Haunted House Story For Unit Fivesix
Irene Turnbow of First United Methodist Church Carbondale wrote a piece titled The Haunted House for the church school paper Fivesix aimed at fifth and sixth grade members. The October issue features the short story in the church school publication.
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Irene Turnbow
First United Methodist Church
Carbondale
Population of Japan Surpasses Ninety Seven Million
The latest figures show Japan's population near 97,190,001, reflecting steady growth. Official estimates place total residents around that milestone, underscoring demographic trends in the region.
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Japan
Designing a Family Room For Your Home
The article advises tailoring the family room design to how the family spends leisure time. It suggests space for group activities or entertaining friends, durable furnishings, game tables, and a practical floor covering. Murray Furniture Co. advertises wall-to-wall carpet at 1023 West Main Carbondale 457-6416.
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Murray Furniture Co
West Main
Carbondale
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Sr. Petites
Julius’ Store
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Monroe
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Illinois
L. H. Jatra
Metropolis
Ferry
U. S
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Varsity Theatre
Kathleen — Glen
RCA Portable
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Lane Cedar Chest
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