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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

6

Dorcas Shrine Initiates 13 Members in Herrin

Dorcas Shrine Herrin held a ceremonial in the Masonic Temple Friday night for 13 initiates. Pauline Avis presided over serving. New members include Ray and Geneva McCluskey Fred Etherton Lula Etherton Kathleen Franklin Oval Potts Olive Potts Viola Hopkins Thomas Wands Opal Wands Billy Hardin Christine Hardin Ruth Crain with Marion guests and others attending from Sparta Harrisburg.

Dorcas Shrine Herrin Masonic Temple Pauline Avis Ray McCluskey Geneva McCluskey Fred Etherton Lula Etherton Kathleen Franklin Carterville Oval Potts Olive Potts Viola Hopkins Johnston City Thomas Wands Opal Wands Billy Hardin Christine Hardin Ruth Crain Marion Sparta Harrisburg

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Alberta Dohanich in Herrin

A stork shower was given at Mrs. Caroline Cornell’s home 421 N. 19th St Herrin in her honor. Assistant hostess was Mrs. Josette Chappins. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Pat Pleshe Mrs. Ruth Collens and Mrs. Marty Fawcett.

Alberta Dohanich Caroline Cornell N. 19Th St Herrin Josette Chappins Pat Pleshe Ruth Collens Marty Fawcett

Herrin Woman's Club to Meet at Pollack Home

Mrs Louis Pollack of 709 South 14th Street Herrin will host the Herrin Woman's Club Literature group Wednesday at 2 PM A book review will be given by Tony Venegoni a Herrin Township High School faculty member Mrs Jack Arthur serves as program chairman

Louis Pollack S. 14Th St. Herrin Herrin Woman’s Club Tony Venegoni Herrin Township High School Jack Arthur

Miss Burris Energy Weds in Mississippi

Miss Marilyn Burris daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Burris of Energy and George Von Tungeln son of Mr and Mrs Cecil von Tungeln of Golconda were married November 6 in Corinth Mississippi. The couple resides at 516 S 13th St Herrin He is a graduate student at Southern Illinois University majoring in agricultural economics She is a sophomore at SIU

Marilyn Burris Herman Burris Energy George von Tungeln Cecil von Tungeln Golconda Corinth Miss S. 13Th St Herrin Southern Illinois University SIU

Herrin Lodge Names Officers for Ensuing Year

Pocahontas Lodge of Herrin elected officers Thursday in Redman Hall. Officers include Evelyn Gill as keeper of records Alma Brown as keeper of wampum Beulah Hailey as trustee Norma Hailey as collector of wampum Rosella Brown as council deputy Lena DeCoursey as deputy Beulah Hailey as trustee Installation set for January. Obedience of two candidates Stella Serena Zoe Stergis noted. Christmas party planned December 17 at 6 30 p m with ham chicken and dumplings. Public party planned December 6 at 7 30 p m City Hall building. Mrs Stergis won the ways and means gift.

Pocahontas Lodge of Herrin Redman Hall Ion Evelyn Gill Pocahontas Margaret Wichkowsky Parphet Peggy Serena Beulah Hailey Stella Serena Zoe Stergis Veterans Hospital Marion City Hall Stergis Ways and Means

No matter where you go a glamorous Ceil Chapman dress pattern

ThePattern describes a party minded Ceil Chapman dress with a cross over crape bodice and slim sheath skirt. It lists fabrics such as taf feta peau de soie satin and shantungs and notes designer measurements plus a size chart. To order pattern 1237 send $1.00 to Spadea Syndicate Inc. New York with 25c air mail handling.

Ceil Chapman Spadea Syndicate, Inc P. O G.P.O Dept. C-1 New York N. Y Spectea Syndicate, Inc

Johnston City Social Roundup Includes Visits And Events

Visitors from Oceanside California stop with Johnston City and Clinton residents. Mrs Bryant 88 breaks hip after a fall. Hart Lawrence spoke at St Paul Catholic Parents Assn meeting in Johnston City. Christmas play planned for December 18 at the school hall. Johnston City residents spend winter in Chicago with relatives.

HM-1 Donald Imhoff Donna Marie Stephen Ray Oceanside Calif Johnston City Henry Imhoff Charles Dunn Lizzie Davies Albert Davies Clinton Ind Jenny Bryant Bryant Margaret Herzog Chicago William H John L. Lockey Hart Lawrence St. Paul Catholic Parent' S Assn Lawrence Korea Albert Buratto Taegu

Women’s Missionary Society Meets in Johnston City

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church met Thursday night to nominate officers for January. Reported on Leadership Training Conference in Marion and missionary Christmas gift boxes mailed. Day of prayer for foreign missions observed at Johnston City First Baptist with devotions, potluck luncheon, and Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Woman’s Missionary Society Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church Lida Atwoodsident Sylvia Coend Bo Stella Smith Corene Samuel Smith Marion Vernon L. Moore Ella Burns Moore Edgar Atwood Johnston City First Baptist Church Charles R. Walker Butcher N. U. Numm Ossie Wall Carl Shaw Walker Lottie Moon

New Ultra-Sheer Elastic Stockings Debut For Women

Bauer and Black laboratories in collaboration with fashion authorities introduce a 51 gauge ultra sheer nylon elastic stocking. The design matches single stockings to regular nylons, provides graduated support from ankle to thigh, reduces bulky seams, uses special yarn at heels and toes, and is priced as a moderate cost option.

Bauer & Black Laboratories

What’s Wrong With Slang Words Are The Apparel Of Your Mind

Dr George W Crane argues slang degrades thinking and signals impure thoughts. Louise L a high senior cites a poll of 1100 engaged men who prefer feminine speech and dislike slang in girlfriends. He warns slang fosters lazy thinking and harms precise expression.

Eusly Stynaine

FASTEETH keeps dentures firm without sliding

FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on dentures to hold false teeth firmly in place. It resists sliding and slipping with no gummy taste and helps neutralize mouth odor. Available at drug counters.

Safe grease fire tips for home kitchens

A small grease fire can be extinguished by covering with baking soda or salt. Do not pour water on a grease fire as it can flare up. Use a metal lid or flood with baking soda to smother the flames.

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