Bridegroom Robb’s Milwaukee family gains White House spotlight
The Marine Captain Charles S. Robb will marry Lynda Bird Johnson, with public attention focused on the bride and the President’s daughter. Robb’s Milwaukee roots and Washington family history frame a ceremony tied to White House protocol, as relatives host private parties and the couple prepares for an official wedding in Washington.
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White House
Washington Society
James S. Robb
Charles S. Robb
Marine Corps
Lynda Bird Johnson
Robbs
City Tavern
Lynda
Robb
Mrs. Johnson
Johnson
Milwaukee
Washington
Frances Woolley
Robert Wickliffe Woolley
U.S. Mint
Democratic National Committee
Woodrow Wilson
George A. Trenholm
Treasury
Confederacy
Charles A. Wickliffe
Kentucky
James K. Polk
Charles Spittal Robb
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Robert Wickliffe Robb
Navy
San Diego
Davis MacGregor Robb
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Marguerite Trenholm
Trenny)Robb
Marines Swords Bring History to Lynda John son Wedding
The wedding blends American and military tradition. Lynda will move her engagement ring for a colonial keeper ring before the ceremony and place it above the wedding band afterward. Capt Robb may wear Marine dress blues, and a sword arch will greet the couple at the aisle.
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Lynda Johnson
Lynda
Robb
Chapultepec
Capt
Derna
Pressley O’bannon
Tripoli
O’bannon
White House
Holly Meringue Raisin Towers for Holiday Desserts
A festive recipe features holly meringue towers with raisins pecans and chocolate filling. It describes making stiff glossy meringue folding in lemon juice vanilla and nuts, baking until pale, then stacking with chocolate cream and topping with a holly sprig for decoration.
Harpist Maria Pinckney Headlines Murphysboro Choir Recital
Harpist Maria Pinckney from St Louis Missouri joined Murphysboro High School’s 711 member a capella choir for a Sunday performance in the school auditorium. The program A Ceremony of Carols featured classical Christmas carols rarely heard. Pinckney has played with the NBC Symphony Orlando? St Louis Symphony and with the Canadian Ballet Company and performed solo passages and interludes.
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Maria Pinckney
St. Louis
Murphysboro High School
Minister Named to Welfare Services Committee
The Rev. Edward L. Hoffman of Carbondale was appointed to the county welfare services committee, replacing George Ragsdale of De Soto who resigned. Appointments follow recommendations from the county board of supervisors.
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Edward L. Hoffman
Carbondale
County Welfare Services Committee
George Ragsdale
de Soto
County Board of Supervisors
Joyce Lawson Beauty Salon Opens In Herrin
Joyce Lawson Beauty Salon operated by Rose Frizzell and Doris Slankaro at 120 West Walnut Herrin offers wigs and manicures. The shop is closed on Mondays and can be reached at 942-6464.
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Rose Frizzell
Doris Slankaro
Manicure
West Walnut
Home Extension Group to Meet in Williamson County
The Williamson County Home Economics Extension Council will hold its monthly meeting at 9 15 a.m. Wednesday in the extension office. Marion resident Mrs La Vern Marks serves as council president.
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Williamson County Home Economics Extension Council
LaVern Marks
Marion
WSCS Anniversary Dinner At Cambria Church
Cambria Women’s Society of Christian Service marked its 25th anniversary with a dinner and program. Guest speaker Mrs. Fern Purdy former WSCS organizer spoke on walking with Jesus. Choir quartet led by Lyndle Couch performed. Charter members Mrs. Raymond Anderson Mrs. Modglin Mrs. Roy Cundiff and Mrs. Leach were honored.
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Cambria
Virgil Brandon
Couch
Danny Romains
Velma Walker
Everett Modglin
Harry Leach
Curtis Vaugan
Raymond Anderson
Modglin
Roy Cundiff
Leach
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N. Park
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Beauty Salon
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