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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1968

Page

6

Vacuum Bottles Smell Fix with Baking Soda

Reminder that vacuum bottles retain sour odor if not washed right away. Use two tablespoons baking soda to two parts water, shake, rinse, and rub corks with dry soda to neutralize lingering smells.

Care of Old Polish Furniture Surfaces

Old Polish furniture wood and leather require careful upkeep as pores in their surface skin. Clean thoroughly before applying new finish and use a cleaner suitable for fine woods.

Open House Planned for Golden Anniversary in Murphysboro

Mr and Mrs William M Ripley celebrate their golden anniversary with an open house at their Rt 3 Murphysboro home from 2 to 5 p m Sunday They were married in Murphysboro in 1918 and have three sons Clyde Claude and Alvie and a foster daughter Kathryn Bishop The note also mentions SIU August commencement including 70 international students from 33 countries.

William M. Ripley Rt. 3 Murphysboro Flora Stanton Mr. Ripley Clyde Claude Alvie Kathryn Bishop

Yule Candle Craft for Easy Holiday Decor

Make a festive candle by using an opening waxed carton as a mold. Place a table candle center, fill with crushed ice, pour hot paraffin wax, and let cool before removing the carton. Decorate with rosettes or holly leaves and light the wick for a simple elegant holiday centerpiece.

Health aides graduate in SIU program

Five home health aides graduated Tuesday from a two week training program at Southern Illinois University. The graduates Thelma Jones Audrey Crider Cordelia Sivels Myrtle Taylor and Ruby Stocks received certificates of achievement from Jerry Lacey executive director of the Jackson Williamson Community Action Agency sponsor. Mary Gasser director of the health training and research project said the women are available for employment and may be hired up to 1.60 per hour based on family need. They will work in homes assisting with food planning and preparation physical therapy family management and light house work. Interested employers may contact neighborhood center 104 E Jackson St Carbondale or call 549 6222.

Southern Illinois University Jerry Lacey Jackson- Williamson Community Action Agency Thelma Jones Carbondale Audrey Crider Murphysboro Cordelia Sivels Colp Myrtle Taylor Johnston City Ruby Stocks Cambria Mary Gasser E. Jackson St

Beta Sigs Plan Holidays and Charity Events

Beta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority plans a holiday schedule including a Christmas dinner on December 12 at Herrin Elks Club and a dessert gift exchange hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Cooks. They sell tickets for a 24 inch doll with wardrobe to be drawn December 16 at Herrin Rex for a scholarship fund. Mrs. John Hartline to host January 13 meeting.

Beta Omicron Herrin Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Herrin Elks’ Club Kenneth Cooks Rodger Hendricks Williamson County Anna State Hospital Herrin Rex John Hartline

Christmas Tea and Bazaar Planned by St Mary’s Guild

Mrs Harold Short and Mrs Robert Rich discuss the Christmas Tea and Bazaar sponsored by the Women’s Guild of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Anna. The event runs 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at 800 S Green St Anna with bazaar items including holiday ornaments.

Harold Short Robert Rich Women’s Guild of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Anna Jack Lewis S. Green St

Hairpiece as an unusual gift in the Christmas season

The article extols wigs and hair pieces as quick solutions to grooming during the holiday rush. It highlights wigs wiglets ponytails and similar toppers as fashion boosters for women of all ages awaiting stylish occasions.

Powder substitute hack for deodorant using baking soda

If you are without deodorant and cannot reach a store, place baking soda on as you would powder to stay fresh.

Wax protects ink ads from rain with light candle rub

A simple method advises rubbing a candle over an ink written advertisement to create a waxy protective layer. The wax should shield the text from rain and smearing.

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