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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1950

Page

7

Miss Butterfield Weds James Ketcham in Home Ceremony

Miss Velma Butterfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram Butterfield of McClure married James Ketcham on Friday December 1 in Anna at the bride’s brother Earl Butterfield’s home. Rev Will iam Swarbrick read the double ring service. The couple will reside in Cape Girardeau where Ketcham works as a radio operator with station KFVS.

Velma Butterfield Hiram Butterfield McClure James Ketcham William Swarbrick Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church Earl C. Butterfield Mrs. Butterfield E. Lewis Avenue Anna Earl Butterfield Ketcham Elgin Watch Company Elgin Mr. Ketcham Guy C. Ketcham Lonoke Ark Cape Girardeau

Former Anna Girl Weds Former Anna Girl Miss Louise Goot

Miss Louann E Goot daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewey Goot of Aurora and former Anna resident wed Francis Kramer son of Mr and Mrs Charle Kramer of Buffalo NY in Aurora First Methodist Church Rev Wilbur Childress officiated The lavender velvet gown bride wore and maid of honor Jane Simms teal blue dress The couple will live at 223 T St Aurora A reception followed at the bride’s home The Kramer tour followed by nursing and army service background noted At Anna Home Bureau display residents learned art and crafts along with cooking tips and holiday arrangements Union County Home Bureau led by Mary B Orr shows 330 members in three years

Louann E. Goot Dewey Goot Aurora Anna Francis Kramer Charle Kramer Buffalo N. Y Wilbur Childress First Methodist Church Herman Bernard Jane Simms Charles Kramer Sally Vivian Houston Albert Phillips Ella Campbell Kramer Jackson Park Hospital School of Nursing U. S. Army Nurses’ Corps Mooseheart University of Buffalo U. S. Navy International Harvester Company T. St

Woodland needlecraft pattern offer from Laura Wheeler

Advertises two 9x11 inch transfer patterns 812 for woodland pictures to embroider or frame. Notes Laura Wheeler improved pattern with crochet and knitting charts photos and directions. Send twenty cents pattern 812 to Southern Illinoisian Needlecraft Dept. New York address provided.

Laura Wheeler Southern Illinoisan Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y

Fancy Cottage Cheese Slaw on Greens

To vary the usual cole slaw, arrange it on individual salad greens with a scoop of creamed cottage cheese in the center. Sprinkle both the slaw and cheese with a dash of paprika for color.

Johnston Woman To Head Past Presidents Club

The Egyptian Past Presidents club of the American Legion Auxiliary held its annual breakfast and officer election at the Masonic Temple in Herrin. Irene Smith will lead as president with Lucille Ruth vice president and Genevieve Schmahluser historian among new officers. about 75 members attended.

Marian Mart Pattern 9175 Skirt Pattern Sale

Take one yard of 54 inch fabric for any size and cut three pattern parts. Add four smart buttons for a versatile skirt that pairs with sweaters jackets and dresses. Pattern 9175 offers waist sizes 24 26 28 30 with illustrated Sew Chart. Send twenty five cents to Marian Mart in care of The Southern Illinoisan Pattern Dept. 232 West 18th St New York NY 11. Print name address zone size and style number.

Marian Martin Southern Illinoisan West 18Th St New York N. Y

Chinese Style Sea Bass By The Chef

Chinese style sea bass prepared by simmering a whole fish in seasoned water and serving with a fragrant oil garlic ginger soy sauce. The recipe combines garlic ginger soy with scallions and pepper for a dressy finish.

Ethel Holden Honored at Carterville

A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Austin in Carterville to honor Mrs. Ethel Holden. She received several gifts as 12 guests attended the event.

Ethel Holden Wallace Austin Carterville

OES Holds Installation In Steeleville

Steeleville chapter 738 of the Order of the Eastern Star installed Myrtle Mumbower as Worthy Matron at the Masonic hall on November 30. Clara Eriksen acted as Installing Officer with Florence Jacoby as marshal and Ella McMurtrie as installing chaplain. Gladys Brown played organ. Wilburn Rednour became Worthy Patron as Sally Ann sang and Sarah Momberger performed. More than 80 members and guests attended.

Myrtle Mumbower Steeleville Basil Newton Wilburn Rednour Sally Ann Sarah Momberger

Johnston City Girl Honored On Her Fourteenth Birthday

Miss Janice Lantrip of Johnston City was guest of honor at a surprise dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wallace Friday evening. A birthday cake with candles centered the table and gifts were given. Cpl. Kenneth Williams, stationed at Fitzsimmons General Hospital near Denver, is spending a 15 day furlough with his parents in Johnston City.

Janice Lantrip Johnston City Jack Wallace Grand Avenue Janice Miss Lantrip Raymond Lantrip Fred Lantrip Jimmy Lantrip George Runnels Tom &Jokes John Wallace Glenda Barham Earl McClintock Charles Shukites Cpl Kenneth Williams Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver Colo Chester Williams Corporal Williams John Biatto Chicago

Grand Tower Youth Returns to Norfolk from Leave

Charles Burdick of Grand Tower has returned to Norfolk Virginia after a leave with his parents. His trip was interrupted by a severe snowstorm in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania delaying arrival.

Charles Burdick Frank Burdick Grand Tower Norfolk Virginia Charles Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

CES Chapter Installation Attended by Local Ladies

Mrs. Mary Jackson and nine other women including Mrs. Lucille Lunsford, Viola Wilson, Harriet Pike, Arthur Clemens, Fannie Hutcherson, Mary Dickson, Esther Grammer, Anna Kunce, and Zella Field attended the CES chapter installation in Cobden Thursday night.

Mary Jackson Lucille Lunsford Viola Wilson Harriet Pike Arthur Clemens Fannie Hutcherson Mary Dickson Esther Grammer Anna Kunce Zella Field CES Cobden

Percy Residents Married Friday in Percy

Miss Evelyn Wittenborn daughter of Rudolph H Wittenborn and Orville Bierman son of Rudolph Bierman of Percy were married Friday afternoon December 1 Rev Behnken officiated at 2 30 in the Percy church The couple both work in the shoe industry and will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip to Tennessee A W Plumley of Cambria and R J Wheatley were visitors in Percy Thursday

Evelyn Wittenborn Rudolph H. Wittenborn Orville Bierman Rudolph Bierman Percy Behnken Raymond Wittenborn Tennessee A. W. Plumley Cambria R. J. Wheatley

Chester Girl Scouts Investiture Held in Scout Hall

The Chester Girl Scout Troop One conducted an investiture ceremony on Thursday night November 30. Mothers attended as guests. Mrs O M Meyer invested leader Mrs Milton Wittenborn, who then named assistants Mrs Robert L Smith and Mrs Delbert Wittenborn. Twelve Brownie girls advanced to scouts. Two year awards went to Sue Wittenborn Lou Ann Smith Paula Ruth Mueller Carol Betty Betty Montroy Martha Tilton. One year awards to Joan Allard Darlene Armes Judy Stirman Judy Bruce Jackie Sue McClure Patty Wise. A swimming badge was earned by Lou Ann Smith and Sue Wittenborn. Refreshments followed.

O. M. Meyer St. Elizabeth’s Society Troop Cairman Milton Wittenborn Wittenborn Robert L. Smith Delbert Wittenborn Callie Smith Glenn Allard James Berry Brownie Troops Sue Wittenborn Lou Ann Smith Paula Ruth Mueller Carol Betty Betty Montroy Martha Tilton Joan Allard Darlene Armes Judy Stirman Judy Bruce Jackie Sue McC

Notable Escort Details Involving Three Women

They were accompanied by Mrs. Fanny Davidson of Du Quoin and Mrs. Clarke Clinton of Belgrade Montana, highlighting social ties and regional connections among attendees.

Fanny Davidson du Quoin Clarke Clinton Belgrade Montana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Butterfield Home Bureau Union County Farmhome Group Union County Home Bureau Mary B. Orr Cowrather Au Doerr Walgreen Agency Murphysboro Trour LIFE Pandas Bambs Illinois Carbondale Selvages Manian Mart Dave Henson Marion Gordon Gower Loyd Gower Harrisburg Paul Throgmorten Thomas Gannon Travis Gannon Sen Howard Rices Howard Rice Mrs al Dempsey A. B. Norris Father William Norris Marvin Deuschs Marvin Deusch Mrs. Lee Hooker Rushings Smiths Floyd Rushing E. F. Smith Peoria Jim Lynch OES Johnston Chevrolet Grand Tower Youth Chester Girl Scouts Chester Scout Hall Mothers of the Scouts This New 51 Parker Herrin Jewelry Dent Jacobs-Lane CO Herrin, Mlinois Jacobs-Lane Jewelers West Frankfort
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