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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1969

Page

7

Christmas events at John A. Logan Junior College

John A. Logan Junior College hosts a 6:30 p.m. December 19 dinner and dance in the Student Center with organist Jerry Vale. A December 13 children’s party in the Learning Resources Services center invites all students and faculty offspring. The week features plays for children by the SIU theater department with tickets at the box office.

John A. Icgen Ville Jerry Vale JoAnn Hatfield Wee Lega Junior College Sndcent Center College Learning Resources Services

Mental Health Group Plans 60th Annual Meeting in Springfield

Floyd Cunningham of Johnston City will join a discussion panel at the 60th annual meeting of the Illinois Association for Mental Health in Springfield. Mike Gorman, executive director of the National Committee Against Mental Illness, will speak on Children Our Next Challenge. The program includes panels and workshops. Barbara LeQuatte announced donations to Williamson and Franklin County Mental Health Association from Christmas bazaar proceeds and gifts for 14 Williamson County children. A survey of nursing and shelter care homes in Williamson County was conducted by the Illinois Association for Mental Health.

Floyd Cunningham Rt. 1 Johnston City Herrin Thellinors Association For Mental Health Springfield Mike Gorman National Committee Against Gorman Helen Anderson Maple Shelter Care Homes Williamson and Franklin County Mental Health Association LeQuatte Dorothy Brown Dance Studio Marion Williamson County Mental Health Association Association Barbara Carl Association For the Ilinoisi Association For Mental Health

Flying Squadron to hold revival and service program

Herrin Flying Squadron at 130 St 16th St will hold a 2 p.m. Sunday service with Ed Davey of West Frankfort as guest speaker. A revival begins Monday with nightly 7 p.m. services for an undetermined period led by Rev Walter Fuller of Marion. Bethel AME Carbondale choir presents a musical concert December 12 at Thomas School followed by a banquet with Garland McAfee of Metropolis as principal speaker. Tickets via Rev L W Wilson at 549 2989 or church officers.

Herrin St. 16Th St Ed, Davey West Frankfort Walter Fuller Marion Young People’s University Choir Bethel Ame. Church Carbondale Thomas School Garland McAfee Metropatis Cal Ling L. W. Wilson Bethel Church

Carol Sing at First Methodist Carbondale

The annual Christmas Carol Sing by First United Methodist Church choirs in Carbondale will be at p.m. Sunday in the church dining room. Five choirs perform and the audience joins in as words flash on a screen. Directors are Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor. Organists Stephen Hamilton and Joe Mills. Public program with refreshments.

First United Methodist Church Carbondale Charles Taylor Stephen Hamilton Joe Mills

Budget set by Methodist conference expands Lawrenceville home

The Methodist Home board in Lawrenceville approved a 999,863.98 dollar budget for 970. The home, owned by the Southern Minors Conference of the United Methodist Church, employs 187 staff serving 224 guests in residential, Wesley Center, and outside apartments. Expansion plans include ten acres bought adjacent to the property with first building phase possible in 1970.

Methodist Home Lawrenceville Southern Minors Conference United Methodist Church Wesley Center Illinois Vincennes Indiana E. M. Dycus

Helping hands ready Christmas gifts for hospital patients

Area institutions plan a Christmas program at Anna State Hospital with volunteer coordinators across four sub zones to gather gifts. Gift lists cover men women and mentally or physically challenged residents including clothing, toys, books, records, and homemade treats. Volunteers may wrap gifts or assist on wards. Bowen Children’s Center in Harrisburg seeks volunteers for child performances and community engagement. Other centers and clubs plan holiday events and donations to support residents at Security Hospital Herrin Lions Marion Kiwanis West Frankfort Future Teachers of America and Christopher Eagles Club.

Anna State Hospital Northwest Jackson Perry Randolph Suzan Meentemeyer Williamson Franklin Mary Casey Saline White Hamilton Gallatin Pepe Hardin Eleanor Walker Union Alexander Pulaski Massac Johnson Shirley W. Stevens Bowen Bowen Children’s Center Harrisburg Emilee Robertson Bowen Center Security Hospital Lynn Irvine Hurst-Bush Children's Center Herrin Lions’ Club Herrin Legion Marion Kiwanis Club West Frankfort Future Teachers of America District Legion Auxiliary Christopher Eagles Club

Christmas Activities Reported Across Local Communities

In Carbondale at 9 30 a m graduates breakfast at the Delta Zeta house hosted by Mrs Albert Bork. A 5 p m chili supper at First Christian Church hosted by Christian Youth Fellowship with price 1 for adults and 50 cents for children. In Herrin at 5 p m a Senior Citizens Kitchen Kuties band will perform at the Ira Pates reception at 301 N 14th St. All welcome. At 1 p m Anna Chapter Order of Eastern Star will install officers at the Masonic Temple. Sunday in Carbondale 7 30 p m a Christmas Open House at the Sigma Kappa Sorority house 102 Small Group Housing SIU public invited to attend theme Disney Wonderful World of Christmas. In Murphysboro 2 p m World War I Barracks 1026 Buddies and Auxiliary meet at the American Legion Home 902 Locust St change of meeting place installation of officers. In Johnston City 2 30 p m High School choral department Christmas concert in the high school gym no admission charged.

Lou Ellen Reagan Herrin Creative Williamson County Mothers Association Novalyn van Natta Sarv Home Ee Southern Ilingis University Legion Home Gath- Linta Jones Notllic Woman's Club of Johnston Farris Steak House Johnston City Luther Blankenship Henry Bondi Agnes Benzig Ann Endrizzi William Kelly Anthony Vanhuec St. Joseph's Catholic Church Carbondale Delta Zeta Sorority Albert Bork First Christian Church Christian Youth Fellowship Anna Chapter Te Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Sigma Kappa Sorority House SIU Murphysboro Buddies and Auxiliary American Legion Home Locust St

Cantata to Be Sung A New Creation by Baynard Fox

The Cantata Choir of Walnut Street Baptist Church Carbondale will perform A New Creation a revival of Christ message in musical form December 14 at 6 30 p m at the church David Wetzel will narrate Margaret Ann Niceley will be organist Donna Baggatt pianist Gerald R Dunn director The public is invited to attend

Baynard Fox Walnut Street Baptist Church Carbondale David Wetzel Margaret Ann Niceley Donna Baggatt Gerald R. Dunn

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