Shower Honors Judy Stearns In Carbondale
Carbondale high school tradition shines as sophomore girls host a wedding shower for Judy Stearns wife of Virgil Stearns. Mrs Stearns is Judy Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Morris of Carbondale. She and Virgil Stearns married Nov 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Stearns
Carbondale
Carbondale Community High School
Janet Turner
S. University
Stearns
Judy Morris
Joe Morris
Virgil Stearns
CCHS
Clyde Stearns
Boskydell
Christmas Party for Garden Study Club Held in Carbondale
Mrs. Jacob Bach of 602 N Bridge Carbondale will host the Garden Study Club for its annual Christmas party on Wednesday Assistant hostess is Mrs C C Mulkey Luncheon at 1 pm Members to bring table service The program features a reading by Mrs Noble Kelley and a gift exchange
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bach
N. Bridge
Carbondale
Garden Study Club
C. C. Mulkey
Noble Kelley
Couples Elect Officers at First Christian Church
The Carbondale First Christian Church couples class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Schroeder Thursday evening and elected officers. President Mrs. George Robinson, Secretary Mrs. Leonard Reynolds, Treasurer Mrs. James Eddings, Vice President Mrs. Kenneth Odum. Mrs. Ray Eddings retires as president. devotion given by J. Henry Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Carbondale
J. Henry Schroeder
George Robin
Leonard Reynolds
James Eddings
Kenneth Odum
Annual Reed School Class of 1908 Reunion in Du Quoin
Reed School class of 1908 held its annual reunion November 26 at Miss Daisy Weaver’s home in Du Quoin. Attendees from nearby towns joined members to recall school days and share favorite quotations, with a potluck dinner and a roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
du Quoin
Reed School
Daisy Weaver
Hallidayboro
Ethel Lewis
Alton
Robert Simpson
Springfield
Altha Walls
Effie Walls
Bruce Gray
Elkville
Nichols
Warren
Minnie Williams
George Simpson
Christmas Tree Prep Tips For Early Holiday Frugality
Do not wait to count replacements for ornaments or tree lights. Plan the Christmas tree as a separate project you can prepare in advance. Check the tree stand and lighting so stores are open when you shop.
Murphysboro Woman Visits Daughter in St Louis
Mrs. Robert O. Burke of Murphysboro visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs J D McMichael and their baby son born Friday Dec 2 in St Louis. Burke’s husband attends a Joint Board meeting of the American Train Dispatchers Association in Chicago. he is a trustee of the National Association and General Chairman of the Missouri Pacific Dispatchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Burke
Murphysboro
St. Louis
J. D. McMichael
Mrs. Burke
American Train Dispatchers Association
Chicago
Burke
National Association
Missouri Pacific Dispatchers
Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas Party Planned
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs H C Wilson 2131 Edith St. Joy Perry leads the meeting with hostesses Ruth Wilson Mrs Alice Hands Mrs Jane Daniel and Miss Lulu Norman assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
H. C. Wilson
Edith St
Joy Perry
Wil Ruth Wilson
Alice "Hands
Jane Daniel
Lulu Norman
First Lutheran Women Plan Christmas Party in Murphysboro
The First Lutheran Church women of Murphysboro will hold their annual Christmas party Friday at 6 30 p m A potluck supper will be served attendees should bring covered dishes or dessert Turkey is furnished by the Ladies Aid The event is under the Women's Missionary Society with the Daughters of Luther handling decorations An offering for the Co-Ordinate Appeal including Nachusa Home will replace a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Murphysboro
Ladies Aid
Women’s Missionary Society
Daughters of Luther
Nachusa
First Methodist WSCS December Meeting Planned
The Women's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church Murphysboro meets Wednesday at 2 p m in the home of Mrs R E Edwards 1903 Edith St. Mrs Robert Muhlenbrock is program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
WSCS
Women’s Society of Chris
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
R. E. Edwards
Edith St
Robert Muhlenbrock
Sorosis Guild Hosts Yale Dinner Party at Murphysboro church
The Sorosis Guild of First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro held its annual Christmas dinner at the church. A potluck served to 25 members. Hostesses were Mary Riseling Marcella Keller Pearl Tomlinson Minnie Fauth and Willa Spender. Pauline Hagler read the Christmas story from The Christ Tree and Rev. Lee Pope Ward offered a prayer. The group sang carols exchanged gifts and donated to the Grassy Lake church camp fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Guild of Firs Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Mary Riseling
Marcella Keller
Pearl Tomlinson
Minnie Fauth
Willa Spender
Pauline Hagler
Lee Pope Ward
Grassy Lake Church
Patterned carol singer panel for woodworking craft
A DIY pattern article describes making a family of carol singers from hardboard with a taped pattern for tracing and color work. It details painting daddy’s red striped cane and muffler junior’s mittens and stocking cap mana’s red bow and mentions vivid blues and holly accents. Pattern 414 is postpaid for $1 from Southern Illinoisan Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy
Junior
Mana
Southern Illinoisan
Bedford Hills
New York
IFWC Announces State Talent Hunt and Pre Auditions
The Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs names its annual talent audition and pre auditions. Applicants must secure entry blanks by January 15. Central and Southern Illinois auditions occur March 1 in East St. Louis at Westminster Church. Finalists must be pre screened January 25 at East St. Louis location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
John I. Wright
W. Freeman St
Carbondale
Elmer H. Sager
Ozanam Ave
Chicago
IFWC
Central and
Southern Illinois
Westminster Presbyterian Church
13Th St
Gary Ave
East St. Louis
Creal Springs Visitors Return Home From Stay
Mr and Mrs Alexis Rephart returned to Palo Alto California after a week in Creal Springs visiting the Cagle family. Mr and Mrs Charles Ford of Ypsilanti Michigan were guests of the Fords and Adams families in Creal Springs. M Sgt and Mrs John Betts with children Johnny and Cheryl of Camp Carson Colorado visited Creal Springs with Harvey Betts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Rephart
Palo Alto
Calif
Creal Springs
T. J. Cagle
Charles Ford
Ypsilanti, Mich
Elbert Ford
Ray Adams
John Betts
Johnny and
Cheryl
Camp Carson
Colo
Harvey Betts
Johnston City Junior Woman’s Club Plans Christmas Events
Mrs. Joy Watson announces invitation to West Frankfort Club for December 6. Christmas parties set for December 13 at Houghland Nursing Home and December 20 at Hurst Receiving Center. A December 10 library breakfast for businessmen is planned with arrangements led by Mrs. Jack Orlen and Miss Sue Oliver. Dollar gifts to be exchanged at next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Kowalis
Gloria Brown
Johnston City
City Library
Joy Watson
West Frankfort
Houghland Nursing Home
Hurst
Jack Orlen
Sue Oliver
Anna State Hospital
Marguerite Barra
Johnston City Lodge Elects Laura Childers Noble Grand
Laura Childers was elected noble grand of Johnston City Elwood Rebekah Lodge Friday night. Other officers named include Bonnie Brace vice grand Ada Smith secretary Mary Hansford financial secretary Bertha Moake treasurer Margaret Cobb Laura Bell Bert Wilkins Loren Childers and Lula Jacobs as trustees. Christmas party plans discussed with a potluck supper set for Dec 16 at 6 pm in the lodge dining room. Brace LaWanda Perschbacker and Wilkins named to arrange the party program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Childers
Noble Grand
Johnston City
Elwood Rebekah Lodge
Bonnie Brace
Ada Smith
Mary Hansford
Secre
Bertha Moake
Stella Casebolt
Margaret Cobb
Laura Bell
Bert Wilkins
Loren Childers
Lula Jacobs
A Cry For Help On Cooking Bear Meat In The Home
Ruth Millett appeals for bear meat cooking tips after years of hunting family fare. She notes hunters bring home game but bear meat often tastes like shoe leather and seeks proven methods to make it palatable for a hunter’s household.
Back-seat Driving Etiquette Stresses Letting Friend Drive
Advice on riding in a friend's car urges passengers to relax and let the driver handle directions and stops. If the ride misaligns with preferences, the article suggests taking a taxi next time.
Chester Sodality Plans Yale Meeting
The Senior Sodality of St. Mary's Catholic Church Chester will hold its Christmas party on December 19. A covered dish supper and gift exchange are planned. Mrs. Callie Smith serves as president of the sodality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Sodality
YALE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Chester
Callie Smith
The
Sodality
Johnston City Couple Wintering in Chicago with Son and Daughter
Mr and Mrs Alex Will of Johnston City are spending the winter in Chicago with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Will
Johnston City
Chicago
Mrs
John Samples
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Brotherhood of Railroad
IOOF
First Lutheran Women’s
Chapman-Rollo
Murphysboro, Illinois
Furn. Co
Sorosis Guild
Johnston City Lodge
Ruth Millett
Johnston
Elizabeth Green
St. Joseph
SUPER
Oldsmobile
Swindell Motor Co
Illinois
Olds
Fender
Rocket Room
Kirkpatrick Motor
N. Park Ave
Herrin Peone
Murphysboro Motors, Inc
N. 13Th
Dave Garroway
Dennis Day
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