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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1950

Page

7

Pinckneyville Woman's Club Presents Christmas Program

The Pinckneyville Woman's Club held its annual Christmas program Monday at the Methodist church. Music included a ladies chorus, a mixed chorus, organ preludes, solos by Alice Thetford and Eva Lee Graskewicz, and a various instrumental duet. The congregation joined in carols as the program closed. Nearby residents were noted visiting St Louis and Paducah while local news reported a broken arm for Mrs W W Brown and a Pinckneyville resident in Paducah’s Illinois Central hospital.

Pinckneyville Woman’s Club Methodist Church Howard Overton Leo Modglin Immanuel Jesus Lynn Kelley Alice Thetford Mary Rogers Dean David Broun Roland Milan Charles B. Roe Eva Lee Graskewicz

Christmas Party Held by Past Worthy Matrons Club

Mrs Elsie Koeneman of Steeleville hosted a Christmas potluck and brief business meeting for the Past Worthy Matrons with 10 members present and guest Mrs Altha Ervin. Mrs Kathryn Lamkin hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Gale Armes after the Order of Eastern Star meeting. A note on Indian infant carrying traditions in New Mexico concludes.

Elsie Koeneman Steeleville Worthy Matrons Altha Ervin Worthy Matron Ervin Kathryn Lamkin Chester Gale Armes Order of Eastern Star Lamkin

Carterville Club Donates to Needy Families and Christmas Plans

The Carterville Junior Woman's Club met at the Scout cabin and voted to donate a Christmas basket to a needy family. They announced the Christmas party for members and children on December 19, while prizes were awarded at a Triple C Pinochle club gathering. The Franklin Associational G A coronation service is set for December 8 at West Frankfort First Baptist with Irene Curtis guiding the event. Greece and Turkey are pushing plans to exploit their lignite deposits.

Charles Moore George Wiseman Alvin McCluskey M. W. Connolly Frank Elders Evelyn Baltimore Carl Emery Carterville Alice North Betty Fozzard Genevieve Elders Rose Marie Colp Mildred Connolly Yvonne Choate Franklin Greece Turkey

Johnston Woman's Club Supports Local Drives and Gifts

Johnston City Woman's Club members led by Mrs. B L Baiar contributed 5 to Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Trail Rangers and a T B seal bond. They read a hospital thank you and noted canteen items purchased. A flag was given by Woodmen of the World and members urged yard goods toiletries and clothes for Park Ridge girls. Due to weather the Eastern Star school of instructions was postponed with date to be announced.

Araminta Bigelow Irene Smith Public Health Committee Johnston City Woman’s Club Floyd Reed Williamson County Aid Office B. L. Baiar Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Trail Rangers T. B Veteran’s Hospital Johnston City Order of the Eastern Star Irene Gamber Christopher OKFS

Miss Knowles Weds Wallace Limeston in Chester

Miss Betty Ann Knowles daughter of William E Knowles of Chester married Wallace Limeston of Waterloo in a December 2 ceremony at the Methodist church. Rev Earl E Stolge officiated a double ring service with greenery flowers and candelabra. The bride wore slipper satin with a long train and a fingertip veil. Best man was Robert Limeston and matron of honor was Mrs Glenn Morgan of St Louis in pale blue.

Betty Ann Knowles William E. Knowles Chester Wallace Limeston Waterloo Earl E. Stolge Glenn Morgan St. Louis Robert Limeston

Franklin Baptist Youth to Meet Saturday Night

Franklin Baptist Youth led by Mrs Ruth Parkhill will hold a meeting Saturday night December 9 at Union Baptist Church just north of McLeansboro road. A highway sign near Benton McLeansboro directs the turn. Dr George L Johnson of the Baptist Foundation Carbondale is featured speaker with special music and a devotional before a recreational hour.

Franklin Baptist Ruth Parkhill Franklin Baptist Youth Union Baptist Church McLeansboro Road Benton McLeansboro George L. Johnson The Baptist Foundation Carbondale

Eska Protein Wave Ads at Madelon’s Beauty Shop

Advertisement touts a sensational permanent waving method called Eska Protein Wave claiming longer lasting results. Prominent contact is Madelon’s Beauty Shop at 817 N 17th St Herrin, phone 6086 for treatment.

Eska Madelon’s Beauty Shop 17Th St. Herrin

Wedding at the Knowles home in Rochester

A reception followed the ceremony at the bride’s brother William G Knowles residence. The bride is Chester High School alumna and former Deputy County Clerk of Randolph County. The couple will reside in St. Louis.

E. H. Waters Port Lavaca Texas Wilson Stacy Wilson Grand Tower South William G. Knowles Chester High School Randolph County St. Louis

Cooking Sausages: Steam Then Brown for Even Color

The guidance explains a method to prepare sausages by steaming briefly in water for five minutes, then draining and cooking over low heat. Turn the links carefully to brown evenly on all sides for thorough cooking.

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