Clothing Drive Aims to Help Hungarian Refugees
The American Legion Auxiliary Carbondale unit sponsors a clothing drive with a receiving station at Leonard's Beauty and Barber Shop. Donations should be clean wearable garments and sturdy shoes for all ages. Collected items go to Save the Children Federation in Knoxville for overseas shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Donald Forsyth
Carbondale
Leonard’s Beauty and Barber Shop
W. Monroe St
Judy Henson
Save the Children Federation Warehouse
Ault Road
Rutledge Pike
Knoxville
Tenn
Save the Children Federation
Myrtle Lowden
Mrs Hallie Herring Visits Herrin Sisters in Illinois
Mrs Hallie Herring of Albuquerque New Mexico is visiting her sisters Mrs C A Rogers at 501 North 11th Street Herrin plans to stay for an indetermined length of time. She has been visiting her sons in Marion Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Herring
Albuquerque
N. M
C. A. Rogers
N. 11Th St
Herrin
Herring
Marion
Ind
Golden Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Higgerson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgerson of Murphysboro celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Thanksgiving Day with a family dinner at their daughter Mrs. Calvin Doerr’s home. He was born near Willisville and she, Anna Bradley of Denmark Illinois. They married November 21 1906 in Denmark and have lived in Murphysboro for fifty years. The couple have two children Paul at 1933 Gartside Street and a daughter Mrs. Calvin Doerr, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hison
Clark St
Murphysboro
Calvin Doerr
Wall St
Higgerson
Willisville
Hin
Anna Bradley
Denmark, Ill
J. B. Davis
Denmark
Paul
Gartside St
Johnston City Guild Hears Review On Devotional
The Wesleyan Service Guild at Johnston City First Methodist Church discussed the devotional topic Children led by Ruth Bullington Mildred Felts Bethel Thomas and Marguerite Bailar. Miss Sammie Sue Oliver reviewed the book Southeast of Burma and social hour was hosted by Vidalene Chapman Bailar and Ruth Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bullington
Mildred Felts
Bethel Thomas
Marguerite Baiar
Wesleyan Service Guild
Johnston City First
Half The Fun Of Christmas At Herrin Junior Club
Herrin Junior Woman's Club opens its December program with Mrs. Romo Pagano hosting a session in which Mrs. Donald Popham and Mrs. Edward Karr present. Popham notes holiday anticipation as key, showcasing inexpensive decorations and gift wrapping ideas. Proceeds from a Dutch auction go to the Chil dren's Home in Hurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Romo Pagano
Orchard Drive
America
Karr
Paul Gothard
Hurst
Anna State Hospital
Hurst Children’s Home
Bridal Shower Honoree Mae Hagler In Carbondale
Miss Mae Ellen Hagler was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower December 1 hosted by Miss Shirley Smith in Carbondale. Prizes went to Miss Margaret Rithcey and Miss Sharon Rushing. Out of town guests included Miss Jean Reed of Chicago Miss Betty King of Murphysboro and Miss Diane Burns of Elkville. Miss Hagler and Jerry Cotten plan to marry December 29 at 3 p.m. at University Baptist Church Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ellen Hagler
Carbondale
Shirley Smith
E. Stoker
Margaret Rithcey
Sharon Rushing
Jean Reed
Chicago
Betty King
Murphysboro
Diane Burns
Elkville
Hagler
Jerry Cotten
University Baptist Church
Hairdressers Guild Plans Gifts For Kids
The Little Egypt Hairdressers Guild voted to donate 25 dollars to Hurst Children's Home for Christmas gifts. The motion passed at the annual Christmas dinner party on December 3 at Engel's in Carbondale, with a gift exchange following. The 115 member group spans Southern Illinois and will meet January 7 at Hotel Roberts in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Little Egypt
Engel’s
Carbondale
Illinois
Hotel Roberts
WSCS Circles to Meet Tuesday at First Methodist Carbondale
The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles at First Methodist Church Carbondale plan gatherings Tuesday afternoon. Circles 2 3 and 4 convene at 1 pm for a potluck luncheon while Circle 1 meets at 2 pm. Hostesses listed by circle include Miss Lucy Woody Mrs John Armstrong Mrs Guy Clifford and Mrs L A Skaggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Carbondale
Lucy Woody
S. Poplar St
John Armstrong
Guy Clifford
W. Walnut St
L. A. Skaggs
W. Pecan
Women Penny Pinching Habits Exposed By Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett argues women waste time and energy penny pinching and many group efforts fail to save money. She questions whether small individual contributions add up and notes the absurdity of costly frugality in collective action.
Women and fund raising by effort and time
The piece examines how women often organize fund raising events like buffets bake sales bazaars or carnivals and tally hours babysitting travel and cleanup as costs. It notes the reluctance of men toward similar duties and argues for valuing time and labor in planning fundraising.
Widdows-Wells Wedding Announcement in Carbondale
Mrs Mildred Widdows of 519 S University Ave Carbondale announces the marriage of her daughter Patsy Jo to Terry N Wells. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Widdows and Joe Widdows of Carbondale. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs L A Wells of 701 W Cherry St Carbondale. The wedding occurred Nov 25 in Corinth Mississippi. The couple reside in Carbondale with him at Southern Illinois University and her in University School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Widdows
S. University Ave
Carbondale
Patsy Jo
Terry N. Wells
Widdows
Joe Widdows
L. A. Wells
W. Cherry St
Corinth
Miss
Southern Illinois University
Wells
University School
Royal Neighbors Elect Officers at Johnston City Lodge
Mrs. Bessie Atwood was reelected oracle of the Johnston City Royal Neighborhood Lodge at the December 3 meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall. New officers include Myrtle Grant vice oracle Ada Hunter past oracle Lida Atwood chancellor Leona White marshal Edna Laswell inner sentinel Lula Jacos outer sentinel Mary Hansford recorder Essie Wilkins receiver Rosa Barra Maude Reni fro managers. A Christmas party with a gift exchange was set for December 17 with further appointments planned before installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Atwood
Johnston City Royal
Odd Fellows Hall
Myrtle Grant
Ada Hunter
Lida Atwood
Leona White
Edna Laswell
Inner Sentinel
Lula Jacos
Outer Sentinel
Mary Hansford
Essie Wilkins
Rosa Barra
Maude Renifro
Murphysboro Woman's Club Organizes Christmas Angel Drive
The Murphysboro Woman's Club completed Operation Christmas Angel packing seventy five boxes for Anna State Hospital patients. The project, chaired by Mrs. Joe Pelzer, was announced at a club meeting in the First Christian Church basement. Members planned the December 17 Christmas party and urged canned-goods for local needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
First Christian Church
Freeman Wright
R. A. Crawshaw
T. C. Powers
Hanson
Miss Cobb to Wed Saturday in Johnston City
Miss Retta Cobb daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cobb 1007 Burgess St Johnston City will wed Richard McGeath son of Harold McGeath Springfield Saturday December 8 at 7 30 p m in Washington Avenue Baptist Church Johnston City with a reception in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Cobb
Robert Cobb
Burgess St
Johnston City
Richard McGeath
Harold McGeath
Springfield
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Public parties planned in Herrin Eagles Hall events
The Herrin Eagles Auxiliary schedules public parties in Herrin Eagles Hall. One on December 11 at 7 30 p m and another on December 9 at 4 p m benefit the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund and the Muscular Dystrophy Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrin Eagles
Eagles Hall
Herrin Eagles Hall
Eagles
Damon Runyan
Open House Planned for Parrish Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Hugh T Parrish will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p m at their Airport Road home in Carbondale Friends and relatives are invited The Parrishes were married Dec 5 1906 at the bride s parents home by Rev Tate of the Baptist Church of Carbondale Their children include Raleigh Parrish of Detroit Mich Laverne Parrish and Mrs rene Coakley of San Diego Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Parrish
Airport Road
Carbondale
Parrish
Tate
The
Baptist Church of
Raleigh Parrish
Detroit
Michs
Laverne Parrish
Rene Coakley
San Diego
Woodman Circle Initiates Five In Johnston City Unit
Maple Grove Woodman Circle of Johnston City initiated five women on December 3 at the Woodman of the World Hall. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Vesta McDonald. A social hour followed with guests Mrs. Myrtle Trammel, Mrs. Gertrude Ray, Miss Lucy Kelton, and Mrs. Myrtle Tucker from Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
Genevieve McGee
Rose Houglan
Pat Carner
Johnston City
Petty Serena
Stella Serena
Herrin
Maple Grove Woodman Circle
Woodman of the World Hall
Vesta McDonald
Myrtle Trammel
Gertrude Ray
Lucy Kelton
Myrtle Tucker
Marion
Class Has Dinner for Husbands at Zeigler Methodist
The Mary-Martha Class of Zeig ler Methodist Church held a Monday dinner for their husbands. Mrs. A. E. Fox read a piece and members performed a skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary-Martha
Zeigler Methodist Church
A. E. Fox
Women Pinch Pennies and Work Hard for Earnings
A remark notes hours of hard labor and long phone hours labeled as earning. It contrasts the effort spent with the idea of payment and questions the value placed on such labor, reflecting gendered views on wage work.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hungary
Hazel Trail
Austria
Robert Higgerson
Johnston City Guild
Ge ZI Office Equipment CO
S. Hil
Carbondale, Ilinois
Hairdressers Guild
WSCS
Ruth Millett
Inter
Alsop
Saco Sheen
Arene
TCE
Ior
Widdows-Wells
Angel’ Ready
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
George Wilson
R. L. Morgan
Oscar King
William Wanstreet
du Quoin
Murphysboro Township
Nancy McGowan
R. M. Seavers
John Reiman
WCIL
C. A. Hart
Grace Roberts
Raymond Flanigan
Sadie Sullivan
Joe Pelzer
Mrs. Wright
Mrs. Wilson
Woman’s Club
West Frankfort
Miss Cobb
Southern Illinois Landscape Service
West Main Street
Storn Ak
Skippies
S.M.L
Don
East Cherry St
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