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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
6
Mrs Ledford Bischof of Carbondale returned from Chicago yesterday after attending a state League of Women Voters conference and visiting relatives in the Chicago area. The meeting was to plan programs and discuss policies.
Betty Stryan of Montreal reports reactions from businessmen to women in business. A textile engineer says women are too hard and tough, facing resistance when seeking non secretarial roles. She notes women may become hard to succeed but lose feminine appeal. They are too sensitive.
The Toll House in Whitman Massachusetts built in 1709 by Toll House origins is highlighted with Ruth Wakefield famed author and hostess. The article notes Wakefield’s culinary influence and details a Broiled Live Lobster recipe with steps from mouth incision to serving with butter and lemon.
Mrs. Liston Carey, a speech and dramatics instructor at Herrin High School, addressed the Xi Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Herrin. She discussed Play Productions from selecting a suitable play to rehearsals and discussed set design. The meeting featured hostesses Mrs Wallace Owen and Mrs L V Steckenrider and plans for upcoming events including a Christmas doll display and a party at Mrs Phil Gilbert's home.
The Herrin American Legion Auxiliary gave funds to multiple Christmas causes including 25 dollars to Great Lakes hospital for Korean casualties and to the Gift to the Yanks Who Gave group. They bought a T B seal bond renewed Life magazine and Daily Journal subscriptions for Marion Veterans hospital.
Mr and Mrs W T Wallace of Herrin entertained for their nephew Charles Wallace of Marion on Saturday night. Wallace, 27, in the reserves, served 1942 45 in the Marines South Pacific and will report to Indianapolis Indiana. Attendees included the Wallaces and numerous Marion friends and relatives.
Members of the Illinois National Guard Auxiliary gathered for their monthly social at Mrs Estelle Nausley home with hostesses Mrs Nausley and Mrs Martha Attig. Nine members and one guest attended refreshments were served.
Mrs William Calavena was honored with a house warming at her new home on 1116 Illinois avenue Murphysboro Friday night. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs Russell Manus Anna and George Stadelbacher. Prizes were won by several guests and gifts given to the host. Wilson P Coker of Murphysboro Illinois State Employment Office was in Herrin on business Wednesday.
Miss Barbara Mohler of Murphysboro was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Phyllis Elaine Yeager. Guests gave gifts as plans unfold for her December 30 wedding to Dale Harry.
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