Carterville Residents Welcome Visiting Relatives
Mr and Mrs Bruce Watson of Carterville host Mrs H S Knauer and Miss Emma Dawson of Ava as guests. Mrs D H McCoy of Carterville and nephew William Knight visit Aberdeen Maryland for two weeks with Mr and Mrs John McCoy. McCoy stationed with the Army there. Mr and Mrs Fred Rudloff of Carterville entertain Eddie Bier man of Pinckneyville and Kenneth Wright from Carterville. Mrs George Samuel and daughter Rebecca Jane of Fisher spend Thanksgiving weekend with relatives in Carterville and Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Watson
Carterville
Watson
H. S. Knauer
Emma Dawson
Ava
D. H. McCoy
William Knight
Wold Lake
Aberdeen
Fred Rudloff
Mr. Rudloff
Eddie Bierman
Pinckneyville
Kenneth Wright
George Samuel
Rebecca Jane of
Fisher
Herrin
Mrs Lula Russell Celebrates 91st Birthday At Home
Mrs Lula Russell widow of Billie Russell of Crainville marked her 91st birthday with a family dinner at her Crainville home. She has five children Cora Larson Sam Vaughn Gusta Collier of Indianapolis Willie Russell and Treet Russell. Also four grandchildren five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Russel
Billie Russell
Crainville
Russell
Cora Larson
Sam Vaughn
Gusta Collier
Indianapolis
Ind
Willie and
Treet Russell
Valier Residents Connected to Chicago Army and Navy Posts
Valier residents are noted in a series of short items: Mrs. Jennie Vercellina travels to Chicago for a practical nurse examination. Pfc Arnold L. Winga and family relocate to Fort Knox area. Wendell Green’s family visits Valier while Green attends Navy training at Great Lakes. Joe Zimmy heads to service after Valier High School graduation in 1950. Joan Burtoff visits Valier while studying nursing at DePaul in St Louis. Josephine Vercellina and friends spend a Wednesday in St Louis with DuQuoin ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Vercellina
Valier
Marshall Browning Nesday
Chicago
Arnold L
Winga
Phyllis
Harry Winga
Pfc
Arnold Winga
U. S
Old Maint
Fort Knox
Donald Green
Wendell Green
Green
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Betty Parks
Christopher
Joe Zimmy
Valier High School
Burtoff
Joan Burtoff
DePaul School of Nursing
St. Louis
Josephine Vercellina
DuQuoin
Cambria Family Weekend in Joliet and Chicago
Miss Jewel Dean Reichert daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Reichert Cambria and her niece Deatra Reichert and nephew Ronald Reichert spent the weekend in Joliet and Chicago with relatives returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Dean Reichert
Raymond Reichert
Cambria
Deatra and
Ronald Reichert
Joliet
Chicago
Christopher OES Installs Officers in Christopher
Mrs. Marie Hays was installed worthy matron of the Christopher Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple. Officers installed included Chester Hays as worthy patron, Mrs. Julia Rentfro as associate matron, and John Vaughn as associate patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hays
Christopher
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Chester Hays
Julia Rentfro
John Vaughn
Nellie van Slyck
McQuinn
Geneva Faye Bacon
Lorita Turner
Marshall
Jewel Harris
Rosalie Dillon
Adah
Elsie Parsons
Ruth
Marie O'Dell
Esther
Elva Gamber
Martha
Mildred Evans
Electa
Jeanette Smith
Warder
Bertha Slattery
Irene Gamber
Thee Green
Velma Brown
Elizabeth Heimemeier
Gaynes Lockwood
Mac Silkwood
Charles Tinsley
M. E. Frank
W. F. Firley
Candlelight Initiation At Teen Town By Christopher Junior Club
Christopher Junior Woman's club held its annual candlelight initiation Thursday night at Teen Town. Those initiated were Mrs. Rowena Neal, Mrs. Judy Silkwood, Mrs. Loraine Cutler, Mrs.
Coello Woman Returns Home After Chicago Visit
Mrs. Leona Bourland of Coello returns home after a visit with her son and daughter in Chicago. Orville Howe and family have moved from Coello to Chicago where he is employed. The Howe home in Coello was recently destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Bourland of
Coello
Chicago
Orville Howe
Howe
A.N.A
Asociacion Nacional Automovilistica
School Officials Report Patient in Local Hospital
Mrs Eileen Prker principal of Coello Grade School states her mother is a patient at West Frankfort Hospital. Following the ceremony Mrs Teresa MacDonald and Mrs Char lene Helfrich showed the film Human Reproduction. Hostesses were Mrs Ander ton Brayfield Henson and Appino. Twenty five members present. Next meeting December 18 will be a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Prker
Coello
West Frankfort Hospital
Bernice Vercellino
Josephine Byars
Teresa MacDonald
Charlene Helfrich
Betty Anderton
Betty Brayfield
Betty Henson
Doris Appino
Matt Bugaieski Undergoes Minor Surgery
Matt Bugaieski of Christopher underwent minor surgery Monday at Marshall Browning Hospital in DuQuoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Bugaieski
Christopher
Marshall Browning Hospital
DuQuoin
Wrights Welcome California Guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Wright
Mr and Mrs Floyd Wright of Christopher host visitors from California staying with them as guests. The reunion includes suggested activities and family time at the Wright residence.
Cox family visits relatives in Royalton
Mrs Bernard Cox and daughter Dianne of North Hollywood California have been visiting relatives in Royalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Cox
Dianne
North Hollywood
Calif
Coxes
Royalton
Sesser Couple Return Home From Texas Visit
Mr and Mrs Louis Susser of Sesser returned from a Texas visit. Mrs Ira Kirkpatrick entered Barnes Hospital St Louis for treatment. Miss Mary Lou Johnson a nurse at Mission Baptist Hospital St Louis visited her parents in Sesser. Mrs Joe Tretter entered St Johns Hospital St Louis for observation. Mrs Norman Taylor and baby moved to Corpus Christi Texas to live with her parents and work in a bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Susser of
Sesser
Texas
Ira Kirkpatrick of
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Mary Lou Johnson
Mission Baptist Hospital
Mrs
Raymond Johnson
Joe Tretter
St. John’s Hospital In
Norman Taylor
Baby of Lesser
Corpus Christi, Tex
Johnston City Woman’s Club program on drug misuse
Mrs C O Lane of West Frankfort spoke on Missuse of Drugs and Drug Addicts at the Johnston City Woman’s Club meeting, noting rising teenage drug use. Doris Simpson played piano as Mrs James Parker presided. Mrs O C Wall was elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ligon
Matt Paden
Johnston City
Doris Simpson
James Parker
O. C. Wall
Mrs. Berman Admitted For Observation In St Louis Hospital
Mrs John Berman entered Barnes Hospital in St Louis Saturday for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berman
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Johnston City Club Christmas Party At City Library
A Christmas party for club members and their husbands was announced for December 16 in the city library. Mrs. Roy Burton noted the Johnston City Club has donated 99 records and 33 music sheets to Anna State Hospital through the Illinois Federation's volunteer service project. Nineteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Burton
Johnston City Club
Anna State Hospital
Illinois Federation
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Rudloffs
Mrs. Russell
Lucien Lelong
Abra
CLINE
Vick Drug Company
Carribondale
Marion
Christopher Oes
Junior Woman's Club
Illinois
Sohn
Orville Howes
Travel
Venient
East ST. Louis, Ill
ST. Louis, MO
Carbondale Murdale Airport
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Tretter
St. John’s Hospital
Mrs. Norman
Baby
Mrs. Berman
Helen Sharp
Bake Sale
First Lutheran Ladies
Ilinois Electric & Gas Co
14Th and Walnut
South Side Lumber Co
Ith Park Av
Lincoln
Lincolns
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
Mexico City
EL Ocotal
Lincon
van Motors Inc
West Main St
Marion, Il
Carbondale Auto Sales
North Illinois Ave
Carbondale, Ill
Nichols Stallion
Ksd-Tv
East Jackson St
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