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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1955

Page

6

Kappa Delta Pi Tea Honors Carbondale Leaders

Delta Chi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi hosted a tea in University School Carbondale with members Mari lyn Liebig and Marilyn Rose to honor their bachelor degree completion. Rebecca Murrie Walbright was elected chapter president succeeding Liebig and Doris Schwinn Taylor was named vice president. Walbright named delegate to the Kappa Delta Pi biennial convocation March 12 to 15 at Oklahoma A and M Stillwater with Evelyn Rieke as alternate.

Delta Chi Chapter Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society In Education Marilyn Liebig Marilyn Rose Southern Illinois University University School, Carbondale Rebecca Murrie Walbright Miss Liebig Doris Schwinn Taylor

Pediatrician Homer Hanson to speak at Winkler PTA meeting

Dr Homer Hanson of Carbondale Clinic will speak at the Winkler School Parent Teacher Association meeting starting at 7 30 PM Monday in the school. The Madrigal Singers from Carbondale Community High School will perform a number of songs.

Homer Hanson Carbondale Clinic Winkler School Parent-Teacher Association The Madrigal Singers of Carbondale Community High School

Lakeland PTA cancels Monday meeting due to Friday bazaar

Lakeland School Parent-Teacher Association in Carbondale postpones its regular monthly session to join a Friday supper bazaar on December 9. A combined meeting of all circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Carbondale will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church sanctuary featuring two Christmas tableaux and a talent parade with members displaying their talent sharing projects. Contacts are invited with Mrs W M Gersbacher for display space.

Lakeland Carbondale Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W. M. Gersbacher

New Zion Women Plan Yule Bazaar in Carbondale

The Missionary Department of New Zion Baptist Church in Carbondale will sponsor the first bazaar Monday evening in the church. Each mission circle will have a booth. The public is invited to attend and spend the evening. There will be ice cream cakes and pies for sale and items for Christmas gifts. Plans are to make the bazaar an annual event.

Missionary Department of New Zion Baptist Church Carbondale

Fresh Broiled Grapefruit With Roast Duck

A simple dessert idea pairs broiled grapefruit with duck. Halve the grapefruit remove seeds loosen sections, then drizzle honey over the fruit and broil about three inches from heat for five minutes. Brown sugar can replace honey if preferred.

Health official urges clean restaurants at Carbondale league meeting

Roy McGee of the Jackson County Health Department spoke at the Carbondale League of Women Voters meeting at the University School Studio Theater about strict food sanitation. He urged public demand for clean food service, outlined three E's Education Engineering Enforcement, and noted enforcement rests with the state agriculture department.

Roy McGee Jackson ‘County Health Department Sanitarian Carbondale League of Women Voters Studio Theater University School McGee Illinois State Agriculture Department Agriculture Department Jackson County Health Cent Texas Public Health Department Kentucky Jackson County Health Department He Sug Health Department Jackson County Murphysboro Archibald McLeod League

Kentucky family visits in Elkville

Mr and Mrs William Bennett and son from Bowling Green Ky returned home after visiting Elbert Bennett and Melvin Partridge families in Elkville Albert Horn now employed near Chicago spent last weekend with his Elkville family Mrs Mattie McCollum of Elkville returned from St Louis visiting her children and their families Happy Helpers 4 H Club Elkville had a skating party with leader Mrs George Funk and co leader Mrs Pat Burns

William Bennett Bowling Green Elbert Bennett Melvin Partridge Elkville Albert Horn Chicago Mattie McCollum St. Louis Edgar McCollum Jerry Williams Happy Helpers 4-H Club George Funk Pat Burns

Exquisite crochet patterns for hankies and gifts

Craft note offers patterns for a blue forget me not and a purple carnation on plain handkerchiefs plus a lavender butterfly design. Each design comes with instructions. Send 25c for Pattern No 368 to Carol Curtis in New York. The Needlework Guide features 36 pages and 150 designs across knitting crochet embroidery and more.

Carol Curtis Southern Illinoisan Madison Square Station New York N. Y

Reception For Residents Of Murphysboro

A reception and potluck supper were held at First Methodist Church in Murphysboro on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs. Margaret Burlingmeier and F D Bohannon who will move to Lawrenceville. Pastor Rev. Gail W. Hines led a devotional, music by two trios, and remarks by Frank Harris on the honorees’ longtime church service. About 150 attended. gifts presented by church groups and friends from Murphysboro and St. Louis.

Fist Methodist Marjorie Austin Elsie Roberts J. B. Duncan Barry Crombar David Hines Kathryn Crombar Frank Harris First Methodist Church Harris Bohannon St. Louis Murphysboro John Craver Woman’s Society of Christian Service Burlingmei

Mr and Mrs Fred Herbert Return From Chicago Bankers Conference

Mr and Mrs Fred Herbert returned to Murphysboro after several days in Chicago where he attended a bankers conference.

Fred Herbert Murphysboro Chicago

Dentists Attend Mid Continent Meeting in St Louis

Dr. and Mrs. E R Rosenberg er Dr. and Mrs H L OConnell and Dr and Mrs H H Willis returned to Murphysboro from St Louis after a three day Mid Continent Dental Association meeting at the Jefferson Hotel Sunday evening Dr Rosenberger attended a testimonial dinner honoring Dr Frietag dean of the St Louis University Dental School

E. R. Rosenberger H. L. O’connell H. H. Willis Murphysboro St. Louis Mid- Continent Dental Association Jefferson Hotel Rosenberger Frietag St. Louis University Dental School

Shawnee PTA to Hear Carruthers

William Carruthers Murphysboro school superintendent will address the Shawnee School District PTA at its first stated meeting. The program begins at 7 30 Monday night in Shawnee High School with Mrs Sherman Carr providing entertainment on the accordion. Refreshments will be served.

William Carruthers Murphysboro Shawnee Parent - Teacher Association Shawnee High School Carruthers PTA Sherman Carr

Percy Residents Visit End With Homecoming Gatherings

Martha Steiner returns to Percy after months visiting relatives in Richlands North Carolina and Huntsville Alabama. Margaret Guttman and children from Detroit spent the holiday weekend in Percy with her parents. The Davis family reunion was held at Percy Methodist Church with relatives from Jackson Mississippi Indianapolis Indiana Nashville Tennessee and St. Louis. Esther Deppe led the November meeting of the Percy Baptist Church Karion Class planning a Christmas dinner at Patton's Cafe on December 19.

Martha Steiner Percy Robert Martin Richlands N. C Ed Brumleve Huntsville Ala Margaret Guttman Detroit Mich Bob Hutchison Clitus Baker Pittsburgh Fred Doring Anna Doring Harry Grant Uhe Bayer Ida Miller Dean Bayer Gary Ind Percy Home Bureau Davis Percy Methodist Church Jackson Miss Indianapolis Nashville

Refrigerator Cake Recipe Teaches Simple Layer Dessert

An easy refrigerator cake idea layers molasses cookies with whipped cream filling. Prepare by whisking sugar vanilla and cream, then alternate layers on dessert plates with five cookies per serving. Chill hours or overnight, frost with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate.

Sesser Couple Wed In Benton

Miss Elizabeth Ann Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Meyers Sesser and John Henry Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Roberts Sesser were married Saturday Nov 19 The Rev Loyd Lasley performed the ceremony at his Benton home Attendants LaVona Le Vault St Louis and Burl Williams Peoria The couple will live in Lyons where he is employed

Elizabeth Ann Meyers Andy Meyers Sesser John Henry Roberts Clifford Roberts Loyd Lasley Benton LaVona le Vault St. Louis Burl Williams Peoria Mrs. Roberts Lyons

Johnston City Residents Attend Surprise Birthday Dinner

Johnston City residents joined a surprise dinner in La Center Kentucky honoring Gaylen Harris brother of R C Harris. Guests included Mrs Maggie Harris and others from Johnston City and Marion. PTA actions and a December 10 food sale were discussed.

R. C. Harris T. H. Brashear Johnston City la Center Gaylen Harris Maggie Harris Burton Duncan Jimmie Macon Ella Gray Bessie Staudt Ruel Duncan Joan George Ellis Marion Kate Ellis Vergie McCullum

Feared She Had No Beauty Beth Discovers Inferiority Complex

Beth G 20 a bright college coed believed she was ugly after a cruel remark from her grandmother. Dr George W Crane explains she developed a lifelong inferiority complex, later embracing her looks and even valedictorianship to gain attention.

Beth George W. Crane Beth G

Calypso Card Game Emerges From Trinidad Roots

Calypso is described as a new card game from Trinidad, introduced in the United States via England and the West Indies. It can be played with four standard decks or a Calypso set, with each player holding a personal trump suit. Players note added strategy and tension from simultaneous trumping of the lead.

Trinidad United States England West Indies Seip Ra Sestenien cd

Freeman Spur Couple Weds in Zeigler Church Ceremony

Miss Frieda Fay Gossage of Freeman Spur and Kenneth Dale Jarvis of Zeigler married at 6 p.m. Saturday in the First Methodist Church Zeigler with Rev. Julius J. Webb officiating. Attendants Miss Greta Morthland and Carl K Earl. Bride a Herrin Township High School graduate and Container Stapling Corp. employee. Groom a Zeigler High School graduate and Norge Plant worker.

Frieda Fay Harry Gossage Freeman Spur Kenneth Dale Jarvis Leon Jarvis Zeigler First Methodist Julius J. Webb Greta Morthland West Frankfort Carl K Earl of Peoria Morthland Mrs. Jarvis Herrin Township Container Stapling Corp Herrin Jarvis Zeigler High School Norge

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