Moisture matters for a safe Christmas tree choice
Illinois Research explains how to select a fresh tree and keep it safe. A tree with 85 to 90 percent moisture resists evaporation when placed in water, while below 85 percent moisture it dries out even in water. A 12 hour water test helps confirm freshness and guides storage and display steps.
Marion couple F D Morgan celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Morgan of Marion marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a November 20 family dinner at the Holiday Inn. Attending were their three children and spouses, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a California trip gift for December to visit Downey.
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F. D. Morgan
Marion
Holiday Inn
L. D. Morgan
Downey
Calif
Charles A. Roberts
Anna
Bob Hanks
Greenbelt
Morgans
Cummins
John Phillips
Carterville
California
Eggs and fat content misrepresented in trade article
Reader disputes egg fat analysis citing American Heart Assn. and ICHD critique. Note mislabels unsaturated fat types and cites USDA data showing eggs high in saturated and monounsaturated fat with cholesterol raising blood levels. Warns article uses superficial claims and gimmicks.
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Dr. Lamb
American Heart Assn
Inter-Society Commission For Heart Disease
U.S. Department of Agricultur
Lip gloss and dietary tips appear in reader column
A Southern Illinoisan reader asks about fat measurements and egg yolks. Dr Lawrence E. Lamb explains fat by calories, white egg protein, and reducing yolk intake to three per week. The piece notes lip gloss flavors such as cherry pineapple nectarine and strawberry.
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Lawrence E. Lamb
Southern Illinoisan
Dr. Lamb
American Heart Assn
SIU Groups Schedule Children's Concert Series
The eighth annual Children’s Concert Series at Southern Illinois University opens Wednesday with Robert Kingsbury’s University Choirs performing sacred Christmas music in Shryock Auditorium. Tickets are $1.50 or 50 cents at school offices in Carbondale, Murphysboro and Carital area elementary schools, Lincoln Junior High, or from music teachers. A 1:30 p.m. concert targets fourth-graders. a 3:30 p.m. concert serves kindergarten through high school. Admission at the door is 75 cents.
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Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University School of Music
Robert Kingsbury
University Choirs
Shryock
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Carterville Cambria
Elemenarie
Lincoln
Community events and meetings across southern Illinois towns
West Frankfort hosts Woman's Club at the Public Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday with program The Nicest Gift. Du Quoin Morning Homemakers Extension Unit meets at Ramada Inn at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Swanwick Homemakers at Janet Kocian's home at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Murphysboro hosts Jackson County Cooperative Extension Local Leaders Training School 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Farm Bureau, Hanson Street 1002. VFW Auxiliary 7190 meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Herrin Senior Citizens social security program 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Center on Mon Hill. Hillcrest Duplicate Bridge Club ends fall series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 16 Hillcrest Drive Carbonale. leader board listed. roe St. Pinochle at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Crafts Dept of Women’s Club Christmas Party at 1:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary potluck at 6:30 p.m. Christmas party with $7 gift exchange at Legion Home. Junior Women’s Club meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sue Cravens’. Newcomers Club hosts Let’s Get Acquainted coffee for Herrin area newcomers at Rod erick Robinson’s home 101 Circle Drive 7:30 p.m. In Carbondale Senior Citizens tree trimming 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday with Holy Land movie at 2 p.m. Flower Show School opens 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holiday Inn Horticulture program schedule through 4 p.m. Evening Newcomers Club meets 8 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church parlor program The Other Side.
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West Frankfort
Woman’s Club
Public Library
du Quoin
VFW
Post Home
Herrin
Senior Citizens Social Security
Center
W. Mon
Hillcrest Club
Hillcrest Duplicate Bridge Club
Hillcrest Drive
Carbondale
Dave Smith
John Wotiz
Hazel Wotiz
Bob Giles
Jack Giles
Marion
Mette
Jack Brown
Howard Schultz
Larry Doyle
Harry Denzel
Crafts Dept. of Women’s Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Sue Cravens
Herrin Area
Roderick Robinson
Circle Drive
Holy Land
Fower
Holiday Inn
First United Methodist Church
Speed Reading Course Opens in Carbondale
Advertises a 21 hour speed reading course for ages 13 and up promising over 1000 words per minute and at least 15 percent improvement in comprehension. Seven week program includes study techniques, test skills and concentration. orientations offered December 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 with free public meetings at Holiday Inn and SIU Student Center Mississippi Room.
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Mississippi Room
S.I.U
Flower show school trains women in horticulture and design
District VII of the Garden Club of Illinois hosts Course II at the Holiday Inn Carbondale over Tuesday to Thursday. Instructors include Searles Mueller Klimstra with focus on horticulture conservation and flower arranging. Registration is 9 to 9:30 a.m. and daily cost is six dollars.
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Carbondale
Holiday Inn
District VII
The
Garden Club of Ilinois, Inc
C. Trevor Jeffries
Penney’s
James R. Searles
Arthur B. Mueller
St. Louis
Odrinex weight loss ad promises quick results
An advertisement claims Odrinex tablets melt fat without exercise and guarantee refunds if not successful. It touts thousands of users nationwide over 12 years, lists prices 3.25 and 5.25, and names Hewitt's Rexall Drug Store locations in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Hagler's OK Drug Store.
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Hewitt’s Rexall Drug Store
Carbondale
Herrin Rexall Drug Store
Hagler‘s OK Drug Store
Murphysboro
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