Russell Family Thanksgiving Guests In Carbondale
The Russell family of 301 North Springer Carbondale hosted relatives from Springfield Salem Terre Haute and Danville for Thanksgiving. Another Carbondale group returned from Joliet after the holiday.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
6
The Russell family of 301 North Springer Carbondale hosted relatives from Springfield Salem Terre Haute and Danville for Thanksgiving. Another Carbondale group returned from Joliet after the holiday.
Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Carbondale heard Dr FE Coleman of Southern Illinois University speak on Words Serving Mankind at Mrs William Taylor’s home 1212 West Chatauqua Street. A business meeting followed by a social hour. Next gathering set for December 15.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit of Donald Forsythe Post No. 514 in Carbondale fed about 120 Egyptian Dinner Club members on December 1 at Carbondale Community High School. President Mrs. Dorothy Heubaum and finance chair Mrs. Helen Deason thank all helpers. Next auxiliary meeting is December 11 at the I.O.O.F. Hall with a door prize.
A kitchen tip suggests upgrading Waldorf salad by folding horseradish into the mayonnaise for the celery apple and walnut mix. The suggestion aims to sharpen the flavor with a subtle heat.
Mrs Vivian M Parrish, Supreme Worthy High Priestess, visited the Murphysboro White Shrine with a reception honoring Mrs Vivian Grob, Supreme Worthy Guardian. More than 200 Shrine members from Southern Illinois attended after a 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner. gifts, a bouquet, and presentations highlighted the event. The group announced the Christmas meeting with a gift exchange and a basket for a needy family, and planned the Christmas ceremony for Dec 26.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Centenary Methodist Church hosted its Christmas party with 50 members. Devotionals by Mrs. Percy Wayman and Mrs. Edwin McDowell framed scenes from The First Christmas and An Old English Christmas, ending with a Santa Claus gift exchange.
Murphysboro Girl Scout Leaders gathered at First Methodist church for their annual dinner with red candles fruit and miniature trees. Decorations came from committee members Mrs Sherman Hamilton Hutts Rosenberger and Brooks.
Jackson County Health Officer Dr. R. F. Sondag addressed the Murphysboro Woman’s Club, outlining the public health department and its impact on the community. He stressed improved health raising life expectancy, polio vaccine supply from blood banks, and ongoing disease research funded by annual drives.
A-30 and Mrs. Lee Roy Brandon of Topeka Kansas spent Thanksgiving and the weekend in Herrin with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Cavalli at Egyptian Heights and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Brandon. Rev and Mrs. J C Lype of Miami Florida visited Herrin Tuesday with Rev Lype's sister Mrs Ethel Throgmorton.
Rebekah Lodge of Herrin will elect officers Friday night at the Independent Order of Oddfellows Hall in Herrin. All members are urged to attend.
Girl Scout Troop 51 of First Christian Church Herrin met Tuesday to send Christmas cards to homebound persons. They collect comics for Veterans Administration Hospital Marion patients and distribute cards for occupational therapy at Homer G Phillips Hospital St. Louis. Decem ber is set as a month of service. Fifteen members and leaders Mrs. Ruby Patterson Mrs. Angelo Ranshine and Miss Linda Alexander attended.
Welfare Committee of the Xi Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Herrin plans a children's room at Herrin Hospital. Members will donate books and toys. the project aims to help confined children for several years. Mrs. Maurice Johnson chairs the committee. Mrs. Robert Pierson presides.
Eagle Auxiliary of Herrin met Tuesday night at the Eagle’s Home. Eva Bond appointed Irene Venegoni as conductress to replace resigned Juanita Garagiola. An officers’ meeting will be held next Tuesday. A spring play and Heidi are planned for April 16 at the Junior High. Christmas party is set for Dec 22 at Knute Aronson’s home, with a Christmas dance to follow. Two programs were presented. Latin plant names explained by Wendell Kane and indoor gardening tips shown by Verna Lee Bailie. Twenty members attended.
The Art Department of the Herrin Woman's Club will meet Monday night at Mrs. Ruby Lockwood's home on 716 North 8th Street. The meeting was moved from tonight so members can attend the David Aiken Concert at Herrin Township High School.
The Herrin Home Bureau Unit will hold an all day meeting and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Muriel Chamness 308 S Park Ave Friday. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and a $1 gift.
Mr and Mrs Donald Simpson of Champaign return home after a four day visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Simson and Mr and Mrs Emil Philipak in Valier Simpson is a senior at the University of Illinois Mr and Mrs Homer Henson of Valier hosted eight days of guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Henson of Dixon who work at Dixon State Hospital
Mrs Harry Rokard of LaGrange visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Wilburn in Johnston City as members of the Woman's Baptist Missionary Society of the Washing ton Avenue Baptist Church bring gift packages to a parsonage meeting. Gifts go to children at the Hudderson Home in Centralia. fourteen members attend with prizes awarded and Christmas readings shared.
Readable text notes a fabric shop display titled Newest Birleo- Nowlin Fabrics COATS AND LEGGING SETS for children sizes 3 3 to 6x. Mentions KRAUSE Juvenile Shop and Varsity Theatre Building in Carbondale with reference to prices around 410 dollars and phone details.
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