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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1971

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hewitt’s Rexall Drug Store Carbondale Herrin Rexall Drug Store Hagler‘s OK Drug Store Murphysboro

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Vttorn Illinois Research Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station Southern Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Morgan SIU Southern Illinois Concert Association Wainwright Music Camp la Grange Ind New York Town Hall Carnegie Recital Hall Longstretch Alpha Kappa Psi Pi Sigma Epsilon Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Mike West Don Hernandez Department of Public Aid Hernandez West Graduate Wives Club Chas Todd Dry Cleaners Laquatte Walgreen Drugs South Hunt Room Holiday Inn Notary Cox OF Mariono Cox Marion Fairgrounds Armstrong Bigelow Magee Barwick Massland Alexander Smith East Main
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