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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1956

Page

6

Scouts Plan Dinner Meeting in Murphysboro

The Murphysboro Girl Scout Association will host a potluck dinner January 22 at 6 30 p m in the Murphysboro Township High School cafeteria. Mothers of Girl Scouts are invited. reservations due by January 19.

Murphysboro Girl Scout Association Murphysboro Township Murphysboro Girl Scouts Girl Scout Board E. R. Rosenberger Mabel Webb King “Oal Council Verle Baggott Herrin Edna Baker Vernell Brooks Louise Neal Edith Grammer Marion Reed Juliette Low Miss Webb Murphysboro Charlotte Collins Elsie Wheeler Katherine Herron

Murphysboro War Mothers Plan Christmas Party

Murphysboro War Mothers will host their annual Christmas party on December 17 at the Eagles Lodge. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner with a meat dish provided by the chapter will feature a gift exchange. Members will prepare Christmas baskets for shut ins. the quilt sessions are paused until after New Year.

Murphysboro

Lutheran Women of Murphysboro Set Christmas Party

The annual Christmas party for all women of First Lutheran Church Murphysboro will be held Thursday in the church basement at 6 30 p m A potluck dinner will be served with meat and drinks furnished A free will offering will be received for the Coordinate Appeal which includes Nachusa Children's Home

All Women First Lutheran Church Murphysboro Nachusa Children’s Home

Grade School Band Parents Meet Thursday

The Murphysboro Grade School Band Parents group will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Logan Junior High School.

Murphysboro Logan Junior High School

Murphysboro Couple Visits in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith of Murphysboro spend time in Chicago with Smiths son Norman Kessel and family En route home they plan to visit Taylorville with another son Melvin Kessel and family留下些什么吧

Leonard Smith Murphysboro Chicago Smith Norman Kessel Taylorville Melvin Kessel

Christmas Angel Project Boxes For Patients Sponsored

Area wide effort to prepare gift boxes for every patient sponsored by the 25th District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs with cooperation from other groups. Shown are Susan Merrick, Mrs Roswell Merrick, Mrs Al Kawal, Mrs Jack Davis, Mrs Charles Brase field, Mrs Troy Edwards, Mrs James Weller and Mrs Gene Seibert.

25Th District Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs Susan Merrick Roswell Merrick Home al Kawal Jack Davis Charles Brasefield Troy Edwards James Weller Gene Seibert

Operation Christmas Angel Completes 2500 Box Drive

Carbondale clubs and volunteers finish 2500 gift boxes for Anna State Hospital patients. Fostered by the 25th District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs, the program uses cigar boxes as keepsakes with gifts valued around $1.50. Local groups including FHA, church groups, and the Carbondale Federated Woman's Club staff boxes and decorations.

Carbondale Anna State Hospital Frank Bridges Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Illinois Noble Kelley Carbondale Federated Woman’s Club Kelley

Don’t Look Scaly Legs Care Guide

After shaving, smooth legs with ample body lotion to prevent a scaly winter look. Keep lotion nearby and apply generously to maintain hydrated skin.

Lakeland PTA to Meet Thursday in Carbondale

Lakeland Parent Teachers Association of Carbondale will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school. The program features Madrigal Singers from University School, a movie The Littlest Angel, and a talk on Christmas carol history by Anna Hayden Young. New members are especially invited.

Lakeland Carbondale The Madrigal Singers of University School Anna Hayden Young PTA

Modern Homes Prompt Courtship to the Car

The article laments that front parlors vanished from homes for privacy reasons and argues modern living rooms and family spaces are too busy with family use. It contends automobiles have become the only private space for courting, replacing the old porch and parlor as places for young couples to meet.

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Chester Woman’s Club Hosts History Talk and Charity Plans

Chester Women’s Club met for an evening featuring Ned Carlton of the Randolph County Schools presenting slides on The History of Wedgewood. Mrs. Margaret Williams commented as Antiques Department directed the gathering and fund donations were approved for Industrial and TB funds and the Nativity Scene purchase.

Randolph County Ned Carlton Wedgewood Chester Woman’s Club Margaret Williams Industrial Fund TB Fund Chamber of Commerce E. H. Wegener American Home Group Robert L. Smith Presbyterian Church Emory Malone Oscar Hartenberger James Hatcher Thomas Evans Margaret Ervin Harry Conner Frank Exler Robert Wolz Florence Manwaring

Home Department to Meet Thursday in Carbondale

The American Home Department of Carbondale Federated Woman's Club and the General Club will hold their regular December meeting on Thursday at 2 p m in First Presbyterian Church. Christmas music will be performed. Robert Faner from Southern Illinois University English department will present the Christmas program. Members are urged to attend.

American Home Department of Carbondale Federated Woman's Club General Club First Presbyterian Church Robert Faner Southern Illinois University Home Department

Parlor Privacy Cited as Family Value

The speaker argues the front parlor provides privacy and dignity as parents lose certainty about a daughter's whereabouts. The parlor is praised for offering a secure space where a daughter can entertain, reflecting on family life and the value of traditional rooms.

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Metropolis Holiday Home Tour Opens December Sixteen

The annual Holiday Tour in Metropolis will be Sunday December 16 from 2 to 5 pm with six homes open for viewing. Hosts include Mr and Mrs John Easley Milton Helm Harry Chambers Charles Crain William Brannon and Mrs Pearl Frazer Teas served at the Milton Helm home. Proceeds support Massac Memorial Hospital blood bank refrigerator purchase by the Metropolis Evening Women's Club.

John Easley Milton Helm Harry Chambers Charles Crain William Brannon Pearl Frazer Metropolis Evening Woman’s Club Blood Bank Massac Memorial Hospital

Wedding Gift From Graham Street Homemakers Class

The Homemakers Class of Graham Street Baptist Church in Carbondale presented a wedding blanket to Mrs. Roy Craig formerly Marie Bullock at the Nov 30 meeting. Hostess Bessie Walker led a group of 20 with Betty Walker as assistant. New 1957 class booklets were shared. Out of town guest Pauline Brown of Marion attended with pastor Rev Gilbert Webb and his family.

Graham Street Baptist Church Carbondale Roy Craig Craig Marie Bullock Bessie Walker South Burlison St Betty Walker Pauline Brown Marion Graham Street Church Gilbert Webb

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