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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1965
Page
6
A group of students rode in a baggage car on an Illinois Central mail train to Carbondale after Thanksgiving. The railroad man ordered “All boys in the baggage car” and girls sat on suitcases among mail sacks. Passengers adapted with humor as the car swung and stairs proved impractical.
The Ann Judson Missionary Circle of Washington Avenue Baptist Church Johnston City met at Mrs Eloise Kellys home. President Mrs Howard Hopkins announced a Christmas box to Mather School Beaufort S C from the general society and another box is being prepared. Mrs Ella Burns gave the devotions.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Williams of Johnston City attended a birthday dinner at the Christopher home of Mr and Mrs Jack Wollard. The occasion honored Jeffrey Wollard with the celebration.
A Professional Advisory Committee for United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Illinois was organized with Dr. Hans Gilde of Anna as chair. Members include Dr. Robert Dudenbostel and Dr. K B Palandjian of Carbondale, Charles Townsend of Anna, Donna Parkhill of Murphysboro, Lee Ann Vickers of Anna, Mrs. Ernestine Harper of Pinckneyville, and Ralph Dunn of Du Quoin. The group will direct affiliate programs and fund use, with Mrs. Harper as executive director.
Craig Breedlove set a world land speed record at 600.601 mph in Spirit of America on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats this month. His wife Choked Lee Breedlove, mother of five, has reached 332 mph in the Sonics and aimed for 350 mph, prompting his surprised reaction in Chicago.
Edwina Parson and Charles Louis Carter wed in a double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale. The bride, daughter of Beavin Parson, wore a winter white suit and veil. groom, son of Margaret Henry, is a SIU student. They reside at Wedgewood Apartments, Carbondale.
Linda Lee Owen and John Ray Wilson married recently in Marion First Methodist Church. The couple, both Evansville graduates, reside at 327 SE Second St Evansville. Bride’s sister LaDonna Owen was maid of honor and Gerald Gray served as best man.
Members of the Wolf Creek Home Extension Unit gathered at the Carterville Boat Dock for a noon pot luck dinner and a Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Ernest Duty of Marion hosted, with a business meeting following the meal. Next meeting set for January 5 at Mrs. John Patton’s home in Carbondale.
The Food Stamp Program begins this month in Williamson and Saline counties offering bonus stamps to increase purchasing power by over 30 percent. Sales start in Williamson on Dec 28 and in Saline on Dec 21, with centers operated by the Department of Public Aid. Eligibility extends to certain non public aid low income families, subject to income and asset limits, and recipients receive authorization and identification cards for monthly stamp purchases.
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