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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1949

Page

5

Jaycettes Plan for 1950 Events

The Junior Women's Chamber of Commerce met at First Methodist Church on December 5. New members Ethel Miller De eres Fozzard and Joyce Potter joined. Plans include a Christmas dance December 9 at Jackson Country Club with guests invited. An indoor circus, Hobby and Antique Show in late January, and a Style Show in March are announced along with new committee appointments.

Jaycette Jackson Country Club Janary Rosalie Hogue Jaycettes Community High School Jeraldine Owens Cleo Caraway

Mrs Vansaghi To Speak At Auxiliary Meeting Event

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular business meeting on Thursday December 8 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Helen Vansaghi 25th District Director will attend and speak on Rehabilitation. Mrs Stella McNier rehabilitation chairman urges all members to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Helen Vansaghi Stella McNier

Midweek and Weekend Community Event Schedule

Wednesday includes Epsilon Omega Beta Sigma Phi 2 15 at 707 West Elm and a 7 30 service at First Baptist. Thursday features W M A Walnut Street church 10 am prayer and pot luck at noon plus 1 pm meeting Antioch Women quilt with Mrs Rentfrg and Scout Troop 37 7 30 at First. Friday Sheba Shrine turkey dinner 6 30 and 8 pm ceremonial at Masonic Hall. Saturday Choir Rehearsal 7 at First.

Epsilon Omega Beta Sigma Phi Richard Lockerby West Elm First Baptist Church Walnut Street Foreign Missions Antioch Women Evert City Hall Sheba First Christian Church Masonic Hall

Members urged to attend meeting for Gift of Yanks drive

The notice asks members to attend the meeting and bring a gift for the Gift of Yanks to be sent before Christmas. It also urges everyone to bring any discarded eyeglass frames since they are urgently needed.

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Nomad and Non Nomad Split Among Afghanistan Population

An Afghan census note states that about half of the 10,000,000 population are nomads while the rest are settled. This highlights the large nomadic segment within the country’s demographic mix.

Afghanistan

Returns from Visit in Kentucky Chronicle Style

Mrs Irene Hodge 304 North Springer street returns from a three week visit in Kentucky with her brother Dr Milton Beard and family and her son Shelby Hodge and family of Eddyville Mr and Mrs William Land 200 South Oakland avenue spent the weekend in Bellville and Glenview visiting with daughters and families Mr and Mrs John Dill 505 West Main street leave today for St Petersburg Florida to spend the winter Mrs Herman Anderson 206 West Cherry street spent Tuesday in St Louis Mr and Mrs J E Hastings 608 Mill street have returned from a three day visit with their son and wife Mr and Mrs John Hastings and new grandson John Robert

Irene Hodge North Springer Street Kentucky Milton Beard Shelby Hodge Eddyville William Land Oakland Avenue Bellville Glenview John Dill West Main Street St. Petersburg Fla Herman Anderson West Cherry Street St. Louis J. E. Hastings Mill Street John Hastings John Robert

Local Notes on Patients and Visits

Mrs Hastings stays at Kirby Hospital Monticello for a week or 10 days. Mr and Mrs R A Taylor of 317 West Walnut spent the weekend in St Louis. Mr and Mrs W E Craig and Mrs Fannie Craig called on Mr and Mrs Levi Chitty of Harrisburg last weekend.

R. A. Taylor West Walnut Street St. Louis W. E. Craig Fannie Craig Levi Chitty Harrisburg

Be Smart And Choose A Different Color

The piece notes fashion choices for winter with red remaining strong and pale greens blues also seen. It suggests pink may become popular as a new option and advises women to seek shades that are less obvious.

Cranberry Juice Paired with Cider and Orange as First Course

A suggested light first course cocktail blends cranberry juice with cider and orange juice. The combination aims for a balanced acidity and sweetness to start a meal.

Wedding Bells for Hunsaker Walters in Danville Church

Miss Joanne Hunsaker of Danville married Charles A. Walters of McLeansboro in a First Baptist church ceremony officiated by Rev. W. L. Reppenhagen. The couple, both SIU students, will reside in Rantoul. attendants included Miss Mary Anita Johnson and best man Donald Gray.

Joanne Hunsaker Danville Charles A. Walters McLeansboro First Baptist Church W. L. Reppenhagen Joanne Ing Herrin Clyde Conaster Hunsaker Curtis A. Hunsaker Mary Anita Johnson Carbondale Mr. Walters Donald Gray Annex

Buckets 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party

Buckets 4 H Bluebirds met at leader Mrs. Rolland Blythe home Thursday evening for their December meeting. Vice president Shirley Stevens conducted the session in the president’s absence. Twelve members attended including new members Janet Lee Turner and Patsy Boltell. Christmas carols were sung.

Buckles 4-H Bluebirds Norma McArty Shirley Stevens Janet Lee Turner Patsy Boltell

Program Notes From Community Meeting

The program committee included Lor etta Norris Betty Freeman and Shirley Stevens. Shirley Dillinger performed a piano solo and Dollie Freeman a vocal solo. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated Christmas tree and kool aid with Christmas candy were served.

Loretta Norris Betty Freeman Shirley Stevens Shirley Dillinger Dollie Freeman

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