Sorority Plans Christmas Events in Murphysboro
Gamma Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Murphysboro organized two Christmas events at the December business meeting. The annual party for members and spouses is set for December 14 at the Plaza in Du Quoin, while the December 10 home dinner honors members. Pledges drew names for a Christmas exchange. Esther McCord led a prose program. Joanne Grob and Joe Ann Faulkner won prizes. 15 members and Mary Belle Melvin attended. November turkey sale winners were Laura Sue Melvin and Florence Brandon.
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Gamma Delta
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Murphysboro
Avie Etherton
du Quoin
la Cleeta Richmond
Esther McCord
Joanne Grob
Joe Ann Faulkner
Marybelle Melvin
Laura Sue Melvin
Florence Brandon
Carterville OES Installs New Officers
Star of Egypt chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Carterville held its annual installation of officers on November 23 at the Masonic Temple. Installing officers included Ruth K. Throgmorton and Christine Tregoning with Edith Shannon and Ellie Talley assisting. 125 guests heard talks and a benediction by Rev Robert Walker.
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Star of Egypt
Order of the Eastern Star
Carterville
Lula Etherton
Fred Etherton
Rosemarie Howerton
Earl Sanders
Hazel Arnold
Tena Thompson
Georgi Horn
Bea Elders
Christine Tregoning
Emma Triplett
Zula Triplett
Adair
Barbara Ervin Ruth
Ida Carr
Esther
Marie Harris
Martha
Lona Smith Electra
Flora Wilson Warder
Gus Young
John Tregoning
C. R. Triplett
Georgia Horn
Ruth K. Throgmorton
Carbondale
Edith Shannon
Anna
Herrin
Janet Seibert
Cathy Etherton
Dean Sanders
Robert Walker
Murphysboro Soldier Applies for Air Force Warrant Officer
M-Sgt. Robert D. Ballard son of Mr and Mrs Everett Ballard of 431 Lucier St Murphysboro has applied for warrant officer status in the U S Air Force Ballard a 1944 graduate of Murphysboro Township High School joined the Navy after graduation and transferred to the Air Force in 1947 He has been an Air Science Instructor at the University of Nebraska since 1955.
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Robert D. Ballard
Everett Ballard
Lucier St
Murphysboro
U. S. Air Force
Ballard
Murphysboro Township
Navy
Air Force
University of Nebraska
New Holiday Cake Idea With Black Walnut Flavor
A holiday cake mix feature highlights black walnut as a new option. A special layered dessert uses vanilla pudding folded with raisins and black walnuts, then assembled with layers and coated in whipped cream.
Keep Em Clean Party Etiquette Tips
A thoughtful host provides plenty of paper napkins and toothpicks. He avoids gooey foods and serves plain practical dishes. Greasy fingers would ruin the look, so nothing but draperies remains clean and tidy.
Dress pattern by Herbert Sondheim for versatile wear
Herbert Sondheim presents a long lines dress pattern with a belt optional cut for a pegged skirt and wide open neckline. The design suits sheer wool, faille, shantung and linen with sizes 33 to 41 and yardage for size 12. Order Pattern No 1328 for $1.00 plus booklet and mailing options from SPADER Southern Illinoisan.
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Faille
Shantung
Sarah
Herbert Sondheim
USA
Southern _ Illinoisan
Dept. C-1
New York
N. Y
Beauty Age Brings Inner Grace
The passage advises women to focus on inner grace over physical aging. It urges not to discuss age or weight openly, avoid comments about the past, and dress to flatter oneself. It suggests discreet hair tinting and maintaining a neutral, nonrevealing personal narrative about aging.
Thanksgiving Guests From Johnston City Visit Troy
Thanksgiving Day guests at Mrs. Adelia Tilley in Troy were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Powell and their children Pamela Cecile and Curtis from Johnston City.
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Cecil Powell
Pamela
Cecile
Curtis
Johnston City
Adelia Tilley
Troy
Guests In Cutler With Mr and Mrs Amos Brown
Guests in Cutler spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Amos Brown. The visitors include Mr and Mrs Richard Tabing of Kankakee and Miss Martha Brown of Vandalia.
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Richard Tabing
Kankakee
Martha Brown
Vandalia
Cutler
Amosrown
Americans Should Cultivate Gratitude For Everyday Abundance
Dr George W Crane quotes a returning veteran and contrasts American comfort with hardship abroad. He argues many US youths complain over minor luxuries while children in Korea India and Africa would welcome scraps. He suggests spiritual and practical lessons from deprivation to build thankfulness.
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Dr. Crane
Korea
India
Africa
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Across Several Towns
Twenty eight people attended Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Honey Messer of Carbondale. Guests included Charley Ellis and son from Murphysboro Ellis Hammond Indiana Mr and Mrs Eugene Ellis and family Staunton Mr and Mrs John Davis and family Makanda Mr and Mrs Ben Adcock and family Hammond Indiana Mr and Mrs Elza Reams and family Elkville.
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Honey Messer
Carbondale
Charley Ellis
Murphysboro
Ellis
Hammond
Ind
Eugene Ellis
Staunton
John Davis
Makanda
Ben Adcock
Hammond, Ind
Elza Reams
Elkville
Marion Lodge Thanksgiving Dinner At Marion
Archive Lodge 67 Marion Masons held the annual Thanksgiving dinner November 23 at the South Liberty Street Recreation Center. Host John W. Jones welcomed about 100 guests while the Eastern Star prepared the turkey feast. Soloists included Mrs. John Combs Mrs. Raymond Jones and Mrs. Carl Wilson.
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Archive Lodge
Marion Masons
South Liberty Street
Odell Powell
John W. Jones
Eastern Star
William Barnett
John Combs
Raymond Jones
Carl Wilson
Herman Willis
Archie Jones
Attucks
A. P. Penn
Cairo
Carbondale
Fried Rutabagas The Crisp-Tender Snack
Peel and slice rutabagas into quarter inch crosswise pieces. Cut into strips and fry in hot fat until crisp tender. Dip strips in egg and milk then bread crumbs. Fry until golden brown. Drain and serve. Makes 5 to 6 servings.
Cream Sauce with Mace and Celery Salt for Fish
Prepare a cream sauce with a hint of mace and celery salt to accompany fish. Simmer cream, butter, and stock until slightly reduced, then whisk in mace and celery salt to taste for a delicate, aromatic finish.
Johnson Hall Plans Annual Open House on Dec 8
Johnson Hall at 522 W Grand Ave Carbondale invites SIU students and the public to its annual open house December 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event features room themes such as Gifts to the Needy Gifts to Lottie Moon Gifts to the Church and Gifts to the World in a Christmas setting.
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Johnson Hall
Grand Ave
Carbondale
Lottie Moon
Southern Illinois University
Southern Baptist
SIU
Herrin Band Parents Meeting Postponed
The Herrin High School Band Parents Assn. postpones its Tuesday meeting because a choral rehearsal will occupy the band room. A new date will be announced.
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Herrin Band
Herrin High School Band Parents Assn
Dith District Board To Meet In SIU Library Auditorium
Members of the 25th District Board of Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in the new library auditorium at Southern Illinois University on December 10 at 9 30. After a devotional period and short business meeting luncheon will be served at Engel's. Reservations must be made by December 3 with Mrs Callie Smith. A check for 1 50 made payable to the 25th District IFWC must accompany each reservation. The board meeting will resume after luncheon. Club presidents will give two minute reports. All members are requested to be present.
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Board of Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Southern Illinois University
Engel’s
Callie Smith
Rosedale Farm
Chester
IFWC
Avoid Smog In A Room Of Fresh Air
A room filled with stale air is annoying and tiring. Stale tobacco odor irritates and can be reduced by keeping ash trays emptied and clean. A fresh room looks neater and feels more comfortable.
Party snack plan with classic palate pleasers
Plan a simple board featuring cheese olives sardines ham and tongue. Serve with fresh firm crackers to prevent crumbling and keep party bites easy to handle. Maintain a neat presentation for quick grazing.
Not attend they are asked to send representatives
Special decorations and Christmas music will highlight the meeting as groups are urged to send representatives rather than attend in person.
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Fly Shop
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