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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
6
Mrs. Joe Nunn of 516 N. 12th St., Herrin, and her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Walker, returned to their homes Sunday night after two weeks in Los Angeles. They visited Mrs. Nunn's relatives Artis Garaghty and Mrs. Vula Hanks.
The Altrusa Club of Herrin will meet on Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Blanche Weaver's home. The gathering was moved from the originally planned evening.
Junior high and high school piano pupils of Mrs. William Schwegman performed for their mothers on Saturday at 2 p m in the Schwegman home 212 S 19th St Participants included Sharon Drake Barry Lindsay Linda Lacey Paul Cathout Gail Reed Judy Robinson Beverly Sanders Laile Springer Linda Stubblefield and Peggy Vaughn About 20 people attended refreshments were served Grade school pupils also held a recital Saturday Dec 10 at the Schwegman home.
Freda Elliott was installed as worthy matron of Anna Chapter 499 Order of Eastern Star Herrin in a semi public ceremony at the Masonic Temple. Installing officer Violante Chew and aides led 200 attendees through the ceremony with officers and escorts named and a benediction by Rev. W A Shoopman.
Lower pork prices invite home cooks to try a skillet dish. Brown four center cut chops in oil, add sliced mushrooms, salt, pepper, and tomatoes with basil. Return chops, simmer on low until tender about an hour. Serve with vegetables and fluffy rice.
Zeigler residents visit relatives in St Louis and Indiana polis. Ed Dehnbostel and Micki Lynn return from St Louis with Dean Hardin Gregg. Frank Troutman visits in Indiana polis. Hawkins family and Shirley Hawkins return home from Zeigler. Ruby Roberson is a patient in New York City undergoing physical therapy. Maxine Prudent visits St Louis. The article notes baking pie shells on the lowest rack to keep them light and crisp.
Simple beginner crochet pattern promises a light warm garment with bright wool embroideries on openwork mesh. Instruction set suggests white with pastel trim or navy with green gold and red trim. Send 25 cents plus name address and pattern number to Carol Curtis Box 229 Madison Square Station New York NY 10.
Elkville notes report various visiting relatives and travel. Jerry Piper, machinist’s mate second class, arrives from Norfolk to visit wife and son and parents. others include Ezra Piper returning to Battle Creek after visiting Elkville, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Scott entertaining Rockford visitors, and more weekend visits among local families in Elkville.
A cranberry parfait recipe suggests layering cranberry sauce with vanilla ice cream and vanilla tapioca pudding, chilling and serving in glasses topped with whipped cream. The nudged note comments on bulky hats, noting they make eyes look deep and mysterious.
Mrs Marie Wehner and Mrs Olga Decker were elected vice president and treasurer of the Lutheran Women's League at St John’s Church Chester in a recent meeting. Guest speakers Kenneth Cross and Eric Wagner spoke on Stand Up For Jesus now in progress. Members approved a cash donation to the district project including mission chapels at Hillsborn and Carmi and voted for seven other church projects. Mrs E H Wegener presided. 36 members and one guest attended. refreshments were served by Mrs John Cross and Mrs Sophia Hartman.
Dr George W Crane explains that during heart attack or chest pain deep, rapid breathing can increase oxygen delivery and ease pain. He advises lying down to reduce effort and to “grit your teeth” while breathing deeply to lessen fear and improve blood flow.
Miss Ruth Ann McKesson of Chicago became the bride of Wesdell Wesdell of Royalton in a Nov 26 ceremony at Epworth Methodist Church Chicago. Attendants wore turquoise velvet gowns and nets. A reception followed at Moose Hall. The couple will reside at 1349 W Berwyn Ave Chicago after a two week Miami Beach honeymoon.
Marshall High School Chicago graduate from Royalton High School and Southern Illinois University now works as a sales representative for the MK and T Railroad Company.
Cotton wall coverings offer washable, durable design for homes offices and hotels up to six feet high. Lightweight cotton sheeting coated with pyroxylin comes in various colors and prints and can last 10 to 15 years with proper care.
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