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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1957

Page

7

Miss Hammack and John Zimmerman Wed in Pinckneyville

Betty Hammack and John Zimmerman married November 27 at Saint Bruno’s Catholic Church Pinckneyville. Rev Father McCormick officiated the high mass with matron of honor Louise Kessel and best man Edward Hubert. A reception and dance followed at Community Consolidated School District 205 gymnasium where Mrs Zimmerman is principal.

Betty Hammack John Zimmerman Saint Bruno’s Catholic Church Pinckneyville Homer Hammack Blanche Hammack Frank Zimmerman Coulterville Agatha Zimmerman Father McCormick Louise Kessel Ava Edward Hubert Steeleville Martin Hieman Community Consolidated School District 205 Zimmerman

Weideman Return From Zeigler Visit To St. Louis

Mr and Mrs Leo Weideman of St Louis returned home after a three day visit in Zeigler with Mrs Weidemans parents Mr and Mrs Chris Simpson and her brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Laverne Simpson.

Leo Weideman St. Louis Zeigler Chris Simpson Laverne Simpson

Zeigler visitors report brother Louis Pirka improving

Joe Pirka and Mrs. Joe Cherry of Zeigler visited their brother Louis Pirka in Sharon Pennsylvania and reported he is improved after a serious illness.

Joe Pirka Joe Cherry Zeigler Louis Pirka Sharon

Pretty and Practical Crochet Slippers Pattern Notice

Crochet pattern No 288 offers pretty practical slippers in small medium and large sizes. Send 25 cents for the pattern to Martha Madison at 367 W Adams St Chicago 6 Ill.

Martha Madison Southern Illinois Anm W. Adams St Chicago Ill

Democratic Women Meet in Marion for District Gathering

The 25th District Democratic Chairwomen's Club holds its monthly meeting Monday at the Williamson County Shrine Club north of Marion on Rt 37. Members from 15 counties are invited with reservations to Mrs Cletus Manning. The event includes a Christmas party with $1 gift exchange.

Williamson County Shrine Club Marion Rt. 37 Cletus Manning Herrin Paul Powell Vienna Carmen Roberts

Detroit Visitors Leave After Family Visit

Detroit visitors Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Balasky and their sons Danny and Robbie left Sunday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Brady in Johnston City New details indicate a family trip between Michigan and Illinois.

Norbert Balasky Danny Robbie Detroit John Bradey Johnston City

VFW Women Bake For Veterans At Anna State Hospital

Mary Flanigan led the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2605 Carbondale in a Christmas program at Anna State Hospital. About 55 pounds of homemade candy and cookies filled Christmas bags for veterans, with Rose Black and others singing carols, a skit, and a Rock n Roll dance. Turkey sandwiches and coffee were served to 100 veterans, 27 patients in the ward also fed.

Mary Flanigan Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Carbondale Anna State Hospital Rose Black Peggy Wolfe Yollie Mae Holmes Rosalee Settlemoir Cora Rogers Anita Stone Dalana Watson Bupp Joe Mann Jake Flanigan Donald Hudlow Homer Eaton Edna Renshaw Dorothy Mansfield Margaret Pick Hudlow

Moose collect toys for needy children in Carbondale

Carbondale Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose chapter 1214 collect and repair toys for Christmas. Donations can be left at the Moose Lodge or called in by Doris Allen after 4 pm. pickups arranged. Evelyn Jewel welcomed as new member at the Nov 27 meeting. Next gathering is Wednesday at 7 30 pm.

Carbondale Order of Moose Women of the Moose Francis Freeman Moose Lodge Doris Allen Evelyn Jewel

Williams family returns home from visit

Miss Judy Williams and her niece Judy Dale Baietto of Chicago have returned to Johnston City after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Williams on West Fifth Street. They were accompanied by Miss Ondha Beltren who lives in South America and is currently employed in Chicago.

Judy Williams Judy Dale Baietto Chicago Chester Williams W. 5Th St Johnston City Ondha Beltren South America

Union Consolidation of Schools Meeting Set in Anna Jonesboro

A proposed unit school district for Union County's 11 districts will be discussed at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Anna Jonesboro Ines Community High School. Dr David E Lindstrom of the University of Illinois and Sam Bishop assistant superintendent of public instruction in charge of school statistics will speak.

Union County Anna-Jones- Ines David E. Lindstrom University of Illinois Sam Bishop

Ward family spends Thanksgiving with Overland relatives

Christopher Ward and his wife and daughter Paula visited his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pryor in Overland Missouri for the Thanksgiving holidays. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones and Mrs. Effie Hays.

Everette Ward Paula Christopher Bill Pryor Overland, Mo Pryors Bob Jones Effie Hays

Girl Scouts Plan Christmas Dinner in Vaughn's Restaurant

Johnston City Girl Scout Troop 105 held a Monday meeting at Washington School to plan a Christmas dinner to be served December 23 at Vaughn's restaurant near Christopher. Alberta Litton presided. 14 members attended. Names were drawn for a gift exchange and the group also cooked supper at Joyce Ann Martin's home Monday night.

Johnston City Vaughn Christopher Washington School Joyce Ann Martin Alberta Litton

VFW Auxiliary Plans Christmas Dinner and Kiddie Party

The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7190 Murphysboro set a December 17 meeting agenda to host a Christmas dinner with turkey and trimmings and a $1 gift exchange. They will co sponsor with the Post a kiddie Christmas party on December 20 at 7 30 p m featuring Santa Claus. The annual turkey dinner for members and families is not planned this year. Mrs Goldie Phillips presided over a 22 member meeting.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Murphysboro Santa Claus Post Goldie Phillips Unit

Sanders Return From Johnston City Visit

Bill Sanders of Cincinnati and his sister Miss Phyllis Sanders of Lincoln have returned home after a vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Troy Sanders in Johnston City. Bill Sanders teaches at the University of Cincinnati while Miss Sanders is a senior at Lincoln Bible Institute.

Bill Sanders Cincinnatii Ohio Phyllis Sanders Lincoln Troy Sanders Johnston City University of Cincinnati Miss Sanders

Zeigler airman spends 14 day leave with parents

Airman Richard Grezlak from Zeigler spent a 14 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Edmund Grezlak after flying from San Diego Naval Base. He will report to Basic Airmen Electronic School in Norman Oklahoma for his next assignment.

Richard Grezlak Zeigler San Diego Naval Base Edmund Grezlak Basic Airmen Electronic School Norman Okla

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