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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1957

Page

6

Creal Springs OES Installs New Chapter Officers

Creal Springs chapter 296, Order of Eastern Star installs Mg. and Mrs. Earl Thomas as worthy matron and patron in candlelight ceremony at the Creal Springs Masonic Temple. Officers named include Mrs. Dessie Mae Beltz associate matron Willie Beltz associate patron and several other officers. retiring officers noted as Mrs. Fannie Schafer and Earl Thomas. Refreshments served to about 50 people.

Earl Thomas Creal Springs Order of Eastern Star Creal Springs Masonic Temple Dessie Mae Beltz Willie Beltz Monette Moroni Essie Williams Helen Charness Lou Zane Adams Helen Cast Ella Camden Janaine Moore Vertis Vaughn Helen Williams Ruth Bernice Nicholson Esther Ruth Taylor Martha Mary Street Freda Patterson Earl Moore Walter Taylor Fannie Schafer Juanita Wehrmeyer Metropolis Cleve Donelson Henry Wehrmeyer Lowell Thomas Marion Zelah Holderby Ridgway Tom Holderby

Pretty Dresses Easy On Upkeep

No iron cotton Christmas dresses ease holiday work for mothers who manage shopping cooking and parties. The Victorian style appears in a red dress with a laced bodice embroidery trim and permanent finish bands offering a picture pretty outfit without extra ironing.

Mother

Instructors Lead 14 Week Dale Carnegie Course in Cairo

Assistant instructors Mr Durward New and Mrs New house Benton and Mrs Frank Janello Christopher serve in the Cairo Dale Carnegie course. A different instructor teaches at each Wednesday night meeting across the 14 week program.

Durward Newhouse Benton Frank Janello Christopher Dale Carnegie Cairo

Zillmers Return From Thanksgiving Stay in Carbondale

In Carbondale Mr and Mrs W J Zillmer and children Teddy and Carolyn Bobbie have returned to their home in Park Ridge after visiting Mrs Zillmer s parents Mr and Mrs Rolla Brewer 802 W Main St Carbondale for Thanksgiving week.

Carbondale W. J. Zillmer Teddy Carolyn Bobbie Park Ridge Zillmer Rolla Brewer W. Main St

Carrolls Family Visit Ends After Thanksgiving Stay

Peoria visitors Mr and Mrs Mervin Carroll and sons Randy Jim and Bob and Ardell Carroll with son Tom of Chicago left Sunday after visiting since Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Dudley Carroll in Johnston City.

Mervin Carroll Randy Jim Bob Peoria Ardell Carroll Tom Chicago Dudley Carroll Johnston City

Kentucky visit by the Boyd and Preston families

Mr and Mrs Boyd Samples and Mrs Charles Preston with their children from Zeigler spent several days visiting relatives in Cunningham Kentucky.

Boyd Samples Charles Preston Zeigler Cunningham, Ky

Garden Club Names Officers at Carbondale Christmas Meeting

Carbondale Evergreen Garden Club elected and installed its officers during the annual Christmas gathering. Officers include Marie Reed as president Anna Fay Blewett first vice president Hettie Baker second vice president Mildred Fisher recording secretary Ruth Blanton Historia Myrtle Benton Treasurer Alma Stroup Parliamentarian. Mrs W A Brandon hosted the event with helpers Mrs J P Reid and Mrs C L Baker. Dinner followed a festive buffet and card tables with a Yule theme. Mrs G C Camp spoke on The Story of the Christmas Rose. A gift exchange and carols closed the evening.

Carbondale Evergreen Garden Club Marie Reed Anna Fay Blewett Hettie Baker Mildred Fisher Ruth Blanton Myrtle Benton Mary Brod Alma Stroup W. A. Brandon J. P. Reid C. L. Baker G. C. Camp

Royal Nighbor Lodge Elects Mrs Myrtle Grant Oracle

Mrs Myrtle Grant was elected oracle of Johnston City at a Royal Neighbor lodge meeting in the IOOF hall on Monday night. Other officers include Mrs Laura Childers as vice oracle and Mrs Bessie Atwood as past oracle. Mrs Atwood was named delegate to the state convention in April with Mrs Ada Hunter as alternate. Installing date to be announced.

Myrtle Grant Johnston City Royal Neighbor Lodge IOOF Laura Childers Bessie Atwood Berniece Litton Mary Hansford Essie Wilkins Leona White Edna Carlisle Inner Sentinel Lula Jacobs Outer Sentinel Serah Choate Atwood Ada Hunter

Johnston City Trio Guests in Indianapolis Over Thanksgiving

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Turner and their niece Ruth Alice Mitchell of Johnston City spent Thanksgiving and the weekend in Indianapolis Indiana as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Turner and family. Marshall Turner is their son.

O. H. Turner Ruth Alice Mitchell Johnston City Indianapolis Ind Marshall Turner O. H.turners

Thanksgiving Visit Ties Wanstreet Family to Troy

In Troy Mrs. George Wanstreet and her son George of Murphysboro spent Thanksgiving in Troy with her daughter in law and son Mr. and Mrs. Earl Seymore and their new baby daughter Mary Beth. The family resides at 414 S Roy Road, Troy.

Troy George Wanstreet George Murphysboro Wanstreet Earl Seymore Mary Beth S.roy Road

Mrs. Lewis Elmore Recovers After Church Fall

Mrs. Lewis Elmore of 2043 Logan Street Murphysboro is at her daughter’s home 1904 Edith Street while recovering from a fractured arm suffered in a fall at First Methodist Church last week.

Lewis Elmore Logan St Murphysboro W. J. McDonald Edith St Elmore First Methodist Church

Scout Leaders Dinner Set by Murphysboro Girl Scouts

Murphysboro Girl Scout Association and neighborhood group announce their annual leaders appreciation dinner at Centenary Methodist Church Monday at 6 pm. Reserved seating via Mrs. Charles Connelly by Friday. A 50 cent gift exchange will follow and camp slides will be shown by Miss Mabel Webb, executive director of the King Coal Council.

Murphysboro

Herrin Redmen to Elect Officers at Hall Meeting

Herrin Improed Order of Redmen Osage Tribe 145 will nominate and elect officers at its regular 7 30 p m meeting Monday in Redman Hall as announced by the lodge officials

Herrin Herrin Improved Order of Redmen Osage Tribe Redman Hall

Alabama Visitors Return Home After Zeigler Visit

Alabama visitors Mr and Mrs Clifford Menasco and their children from Cardover have returned home after visiting Zeigler with Mrs Mam Dennis.

Clifford Menasco Cardover, Ala Zeigler Mam’ Dennis

Christopher High Band Boosters Plan Post Concert Parties

The Christopher High School Band Boosters decide to hold two Christmas parties after the band and chorus concert. A family party will be in the gym December 12 with music by the school swing band, and a following party the next night features the Art Griff Jazz Quartet for dancing. Committees were named and tickets sold through band members. The group also approved buying a used Fender automobile donation for the band.

Christopher High School Art Griff Jazz Quartet

Herrin Junior Woman's Club Votes Donation to Jaycee Decorations

The Herrin Junior Woman's Club approved a 25 dollar contribution to the Herrin Jaycee downtown Christmas decorations project.

Herrin Jaycee Herrin Junior Woman's Club

Visit in Zeigler Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Parker Foster of Princeton Indiana visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Miles McGrail and her sister and husband Mr and Mrs John Foster in Zeigler.

Zeigler Parker Foster Princeton Ind Miles McGrail John Foster

Informal Local Shopping Sparks Fashion Advice From Social Column

A social column argues neighborhood shopping centers tempt women to neglect public appearance. It urges brevity in business calls and cautions that casual errands still form public impressions, comparing party outfits to everyday wear and stressing lasting impact of looks.

Hair Styling Talk Headlines Herrin Junior Woman's Club Meeting

Miss Jeanette DeZutti demonstrated a coiffure program using Barbara Cutrell as a model and discussed past hair trends and makeup taboos. The event included a business session with notes on Williamson County industry development and charity efforts, plus plans for next year.

Jeanette DeZutti Herrin Louise DeZutti DeZutti Barbara Cutrell Miss DeZutti Jeannine Guetgemann Williamson County Tourist and Recreation Assn Williamson County Brain Research Foundation Anna State Hospital Marcella Moss Delores DeZutti Mary Snyder Doris Mason Josephine Martrell

Carbondale OES To Install Officers Saturday

Carbondale chapter Order of the Eastern Star will install newly elected and appointed officers in a semi public meeting Saturday at 8 p m in the Masonic Hall. Initiated members Juanita Daniels Guy Harris and Mrs Harris joined 14 new members at Nov 26 meeting with 75 in attendance. Alma Hall elected associate matron and Charles Hall associate patron.

Carbondale Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Juanita Daniels Guy Harris Claudia Cutler

Return to Chicago After Visit

Mr and Mrs Jay Rouse and Miss Virginia Stephenson have returned to Chicago after visiting Mrs Clara Stephenson and Miss Linda Laddson City. Mrs Stephenson is the mother of Mrs Rouse and Miss Stephenson.

Jay Rouse Virginia Stephenson Chicago Clara Stephenson Linda Laddson Stephenson Mrs. Rouse Miss Stephenson

Citizenship Program Highlighted at Murphysboro Woman's Club

Murphysboro Woman's Club met in the Community Room at Logan Library for a program on American Citizenship led by Mrs. George Wilson. Guest speaker C. C. Lane, counsel for the St Joseph's Hospital fundraiser, spoke after a club quiz.

Murphysboro Woman's Club Logan Library George Wilson American Citizenship Department C. C. Lane Lane St. Joseph’s Hospital C. A. Hart Ralph Norman Wilson Walter Wright Daniel Graves

Carterville PTA Meeting Monday in Grade School Gym

The Carterville Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the grade school gym. The program will focus on guidance in religion with Rev C R Walker pastor of the Baptist Church as speaker. There will be special Christmas music and a social hour after.

Carterville

Rebekah Lodge Names Officers At Regular Meeting

The Rebekah Star lodge 701 elected officers at the regular meeting at the Rebekah Hall in Christopher on Monday night. Elected were Mrs. Moina Walden noble grand Mrs. Bonnie Wall vice noble Mrs. Lola Wente recording secretary Mrs. Mary Ann Huie financial secretary and Mrs. Edythe Jones treasurer. Appointed officers to be named later and installation date to be set in January.

Rebekah Star Lodge Rebekah Hall Christopher Moina Walden Noble Grand Bonnie Wall Lola Wente Mary Ann Huie Edythe Jones

Motsingers Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Mulkeytown

Mr. and Mrs. George Motsinger of Mulkeytown mark fifty years of marriage with a family Thanksgiving dinner. Married November 28, 1907, the couple has ten children, twenty grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. All five generations attended.

George Motsinger Rt. 2 Mulkeytown Motsinger Bertha Rude DeSoto Greenwood Church Robtown Louis Motsinger Crystal Lake Curtis Bacon Ervin McGuire Chicago Virgil Motsinger Emile Dangreau Louisville Colo Clyde Motsinger Christopher Edward Motsinger Eureka Calif Billy Ray Motsinger Johnie Motsinger Springs Charley Motsinger Tillamook Ore Motsingers

Hurst Bush FHA to Serve Supper at Cafeteria

The Hurst Bush chapter of Future Homemakers of America will hold a John Brown Supper Thursday at the Hurst Bush Cafeteria. Beans salad cornbread beverage and dessert are on the menu per Sara Wallace.

Hurst-Bush Future Homemakers of America Sara Wallace

Decatur Hosts Harmon Family After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert Harmon and their sons Steve and Jim returned to Decatur from Herrin where they spent the Thanksgiving weekend with Mrs William Schwegman. Mrs Harmon is the former Billie Rose Schwegman.

Robert Harmonazz Steve Jim Decatur Herrin William Schwegman Harmon Billie Rose Schwegman

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Creal Springs Oes Kentucky Howard Lambert Alex Garden Club Royal Nighbor Lodge Scout Alabama Christopher Band Boosters By Rugh Millett Cindy Bib and Tucker Anna Mediterranean West Walnut G. C. Wiegand Carbondale Oes Ruby Homer Cutler Alma Hall Charles Hall Anna Herrin Murphysboro North Park Avenue Walnut Public Square Mrs Tinsley Murphysboro Township High School Sandra Swatford Dorothy Marshall G.E EATON East Main Carterville Pta Rebekah Lodge Pais Zwick’s Ladies’ Stores Herrin and
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