Moose Women Plan Parties in Murphysboro Moose Lodge
The Women of the Moose Auxiliary Chapter 1024 met at the Murphysboro lodge planning December events including a turkey dinner on Dec 11 at 6 pm for members, a Dec 12 Christmas party with gift exchange, and co-sponsoring the annual children’s party. Senior Regent Myra Brawdy announced a Jan 26 Mid Winter Conference leadership role at Anna with nearby chapters invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose Auxiliary
Murphysboro
Moose Lodge
Everts
Social Service Committee
Margaret Grammer
Myra Brawdy
Mooseheart
Women of the Moose
Anna
Carbondale
Metropolis
Cairo
Ogle Teller
Jean E. Ebersohn
Mae Dominick
Goldin Phillips
Hurst OES Holds Installation Ceremony at Masonic Temple
Mrs Ella Mae Smith was installed as worthy matron and Virgil Coleman as worthy patron of the Hurst chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Officers installed included associate matron Pearl Rutherford associate patron Joe Ragsdale secretary Emma Baldridge treasurer Leah Churchwell conductress Judy Adams associate conductress Verba Romeo chaplain Effie Zimmer marshal Elsie Ra organist Melba Fann Ada Floriene Brennen Ruth Mable Harris Esther Jane Allsup Martha Elsie Bennett Electra Maude Wheatley Warder Edna Harriss Sentinel Frank Maybell color bearer Frank Bennett. Installing officers were Leah Churchwell Emma Baldridge and Mabel Harriss past matrons. installing organist was Charlie Sanders of Pinckneyville. trio from Pinckneyville High sang. Tommie Coleman gave Ode to the Flag. Escorts included Delbert Williams Harley Weatley Charles Rhodehaver. Jewels presented to retiring worthy patron Elsie Ragsdale by Joe Ragsdale with a gift from the chapter. Refreshments for 150 members and guests served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Smith
Virgil Coleman
Hurst Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Pearl Rutherford
Joe Ragsdale
Emma Baldridge
Leah Churchwell
Judy Adams
Verba Romeo
Effie Zimmer
Marshal
Elsie Ra
Melba Fann
Ada
Floriene Brennen
Ruth
Mable Harris
Esther
Jane Allsup
Martha
Elsie Bennett Electra
Maude Wheatley Warder
Edna
Miss Thrailkill Visits In Carbondale
Miss Marian Thrailkill returns to Mt. Prospect after a Thanksgiving visit with her parents Mr and Mrs E M Thrailkill of Carbondale and brother Paul and family in Murphysboro. She traveled by plane and the family dinner was in Paul Thrailkill home with a Sunday gathering at the E M Thrailkill residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Thrailkill
Carbondale
Marian Thrailkill
Mt. Prospect
E. M. Thrailkill
Paul
Murphysboro
Paul Thrailkill
Thrailkill
Carterville Church Homecoming Thursday Schedule
Carterville Christian Church hosts its annual Homecoming dinner and bazaar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. A chicken dinner will be served and tours will be offered of the recently completed pieidland building.
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Carterville Christian Church
Pieidland
Storing Fish in Refrigerator Requires Tight Covering
Guidance notes that when storing fish in the refrigerator, it should be covered well to prevent odors from escaping.
Jackson County Home Bureau to model garments in review
In a county style review, Mrs. Carl Hiller of Baskey dell unit, Mrs. Lester Hoyt of Carbondale, and Miss Agnes Shaw of Campbell Hill will model their handmade garments. Mrs. Hiller, mislisted as the event date Dec. 13 in Murphysboro, will model a navy and black tweed costume. Mrs. Hoyt will wear a blue jersey dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Home Bureau
Carl Hiller
Baskeydell Unit
Lester Hoyt
Carbondale
Center
Agnes Shaw
Campbell Hill
Hiller
Murphysboro
Hoyt
Southern Illnoisan
Caryl Shawker
Jackson County
Zeigler Senior Woman's Club hosts Christmas events and donations
The Zeigler Senior Woman's Club met at Community House on November 26 with Rev. Albert Moore speaking on Think and Be Thankful. They voted $5 for the Community Christmas tree and donated $10 to the Tuberculosis Drive and $5 to the Marion Veterans Hospital Christmas party. A turkey dinner is set for December 10 at 6 15 p m with reservations through three members. Twenty five boxes were packed for Anna State Hospital. Music featured Marcia Webb and Nick Poggas with piano and vocal selections. twenty five members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moore
Zeigler Baptist Church
Zeigler Senior Woman’s Club
Community House
Moore
Julius Webb
Lloyd Williams
Marion Veterans Hospital
Ways and Means
Earl Swalls Sr
Oscar Grant
Oliver Bishop
Anna State Hospital
Marcia Webb
Nick Poggas
Miss Grant Teaches Home Bureau Emotion Lesson
Miss Ruth Grant presented the main lesson Helping Children Cope With Their Emotions at the Pittsburg Home Bureau meeting held November 25 at Mrs. Violet Thomas home. She read an Edgar Guest poem and the minor lesson Dessert Sauces was given by Mrs. Jewel Hartwell. President Mrs Venita Bayles led the meeting and collection by Mrs Opal Mot singer. Members answered roll call with Favorite Thanksgiving Dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Grant
Pittsburg
Venita Bayles
Opal Motsinger
Chester Elks Hold Annual Banquet
Garret C. Berry of Chester spoke at the Chester Elks Lodge Thanksgiving dinner detailing the group's history. Mayor Dietrich Helmer also spoke. The banquet was held in St. Mary’s Catholic School gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret C. Berry
Chester
Chester Elks Lodge
Berry
Dietrich Helmer
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Take A Cue From Working Wife Dont Let Demands Steal Time
A reader argues stay at home wives can set fixed hours like working wives to avoid constant interruptions. The letter says her home duties often feel endless and that organization and clear boundaries help both sides manage time and energy. It compares ironing days and school pickups to nine to five office hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Hostess Focus on Ash Trays Over Guests’ Comfort
The text argues a hostess should tolerate cigarette ash in trays rather than interrupt guests with constant tidying. It claims excessive cleanliness distracts guests, and prioritizing ashtray upkeep undermines a relaxed atmosphere.
Mental Health Group Hears County Judge
Randolph County Judge Paul Nehrt spoke to Chester Woman's Club on The Mental Health Code of Illinois. He described hospital commitments, court procedures, patient care, discharges, and rehab from institutions to home life. Members voted to send cookies to Anna State Hospital and plan a Christmas party for the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Paul Nehrt
Chester Woman's Club
Nehrt
Illinois
William Yount
Anna State Hospital
Rawson Sisters Visit In Murphysboro
Miss Fannie B. Rawson and Miss Mary Jane Rawson left Monday for Washington D C after spending the Thanksgiving weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Ted Rawson Murphysboro Fannie is a copywriter for Kiplinger Washington Agency and Mary Jane is a secretary for U S Independent Telephone Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawson
Murphysboro
Fannie B. Rawson
Mary Jane Rawson
Washington, D. C
Ted Rawson
Fannie
Kiplinger Washington Agency
Mary Jane
U.S. Independent Telephone Association
Auxiliary to BOF RT Plans Installation
Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will install officers at a Wednesday meeting at 2 p m in the Carbondale IOOF Hall. The session will also include the annual gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad
Carbondale
Evergreen Garden Club Plans Christmas Dinner
The Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale will meet Wednesday for the annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange at the home of Mrs. W A Brandon, 717 S University Ave. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs J P Reid and Mrs C L Baker. Dinner is at 12 30 pm. Members bring table service. Mrs G C Camp will present the program The Story of the Christmas Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Garden Club of
Carbondale
W. A. Brandon
S. University Ave
J. P. Reid
C. L. Baker
G. C. Camp
Literature Department to Meet Wednesday
The Literature Department of the Herrin Woman's Club will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Carl Bruce on South 13th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herrin Woman's Club
Carl Bruce
South 13Th St
Federated Woman’s Club to hear Stiles presentation
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce president Phil Stiles will speak at the Carbondale Federated Woman's Club general meeting Thursday at 2 pm in First Methodist Church. He will present a progress and planning report on the Carbondale Community Development project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Stiles
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Carbondale Federated Woman's Club
First Methodist Church
Carbondale
Ralph Baysinger
Carbondale Community Council
Mrs Harvey Harry Returns From Joliet Visit
Mrs Harvey Harry of Carbon dale spent Thanksgiving in Joliet with her niece Mrs Thomas Smith and family returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Harvey Harry of
Carbondale
Thomas Smith
Garden Study Club Sets Yale Luncheon
Carbondale Garden Study Club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for the annual Christmas luncheon in the home of Mrs. Noble Kelley at 1200 W Chautauqua St. Those attending are to bring table service. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Vernon Sternberg Mrs. Charles Berger and Mrs. W L Marberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Garden Study Club
Noble Kelley
W. Chautauqua St
Vernon Sternberg
Charles Berger
W. L. Marberry
Carbondale Visit By Mrs Judd Gillespie and Family
Mrs Judd Gillespie and her baby son David of San Antonio Texas visit her parents Prof and Mrs Vernon Morrison Rt 1 Carbondale. Mrs Gillespie is the former Martha Morrison and a graduate of University School Carbondale and University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Gillespie
David
San Antonio
Texas
Herrin Altrusa program features readings and jamboree slides
Herrin Township High School students read selections at the Altrusa Club November dinner. Martha Tripp, Linda Lacey, and Karen Kuehner performed pieces while John Lee Marlow showed slides from the National Boy Scout Jamboree and the England International Jamboree. The club plans a rummage sale and fruit cake fundraiser for Christmas gifts and asks members for donations and new officer lists for the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Township High School
Altrusa Club
Ly-Mar
Blanche Weaver
Rose Fox
Martha Tripp
Karen Kuehner
Linda Lacey
John Lee Marlow
England
Herrin Post Office
Herrin
Ruth Sutton
Geneva Hogan
Weaver
Mildred Hindman
Thanksgiving Guests of Mr and Mrs Calliss
Thanksgiving guests at 420 South 13th Street Herrin included Mr and Mrs Jack Williams and family Kinmundy Mr and Mrs Don Cross and family Cairo Roy Harris and son Walter and Mrs Burness Cannon Herrin Harris is Mrs Calliss sister and Williams sister in law Mrs Cross also sister of Mrs Calliss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Calliss
S. 13Th St
Herrin
Jack Williams
Kinmundy
Don Cross
Cairo
Roy Harris
Walter
Burness Cannon
Williams
Cross
Callis
Harris
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Hurst Oes
Carterville Church
Miss Shaw
Zeigler
Chester Elks
Ruth Millett
BOF RT
Cindy
Bib and
Tucker
Craggs
Devillez
Evergreen Garden Club
YALE
Pontiac
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