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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1952

Page

5

Carbondale Couple Wed In First Baptist Church Ceremony

Miss Lillian Frances Parrish daughter of Gordon Parrish of Route 2 Carbondale and Mrs Lillian F Blanset of Denver Colorado married John E Hill son of Mr and Mrs Charles Clark of Carbondale in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Carbondale Rev W L Reppenhagen officiated Relatives attended ushers were Joe Van Natta and Carl Shoaff The couple will reside in Denver after December 10 Parrish formerly employed at New Era Dairy and Hill previously owned Johnny's Florist before joining the Air Force SFC and Mrs Walter Scott Jones visited during Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Charles E Clark at 514 South Rawlings St Jones is with the C I D Camp McCoy Wisconsin and will rejoin his wife and son for Christmas

First Baptist Church Carbondale Lillian Frances Jean Parrish Gordon Parrish Route 2 Lillian F. Blanset Denver Colo John E. Hill Charles Clark W. L. Reppenhagen Miss Parrish Juliet Barbara Russell Endicott Stephen Endicott Joe van Natta Carl Shoaff Lucy Parrish Grieg Harold Taylor Victor Herbert Love Barmby Forsyth 27Th St New Era Dairy Hill Carbondale Community High School Johnny's Florist Air Force SFC Walter Scott Jones Walter Scott III Camp McCoy Wisc Charles EL. Clark South Rawlings St Jones Marcelle J. Joachim Paris France States C.I.D Wis

Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Receives Refugee Packages

The Lutheran Ladies Aid gathered December 4 in the church basement to learn that the packages sent to Korean refugees were received and appreciated. A rummage sale is planned at City Hall in January. Refreshments were served by Mary Kerwath and Nora Tee Kemper.

Lutheran Ladies Aid Mary Kerwath Nora Tee Kemper

Anna OES Holds Installation at Masonic Hall

Anna OES honors notable installation of Worthy Matron Mrs Walter Cherrick and Worthy Patron at the Anna State Chapter 522 O F S ceremony with numerous officers installed. Candle lighters from Rainbow for Girls attended and a separate installing officer and other officers are listed. A kitchen tip suggests slicing pickles lengthwise to fan them for salads.

Walter Cherrick Anna Anna State Masonic Hall Ann Gilliam Howard Lam Verdis Lam Mararet Harrelson Fern Davis Opal Maier Marguerite Anderson Lena Bottom Lola Kelley Nina Stokes Adah Violet Carlock Ruth Gladys Spires Esther Gladys Choate Martha Gladys Wright Electa Margaret Cauble Warder Inman Harrelson Sentinel Joe Maier Clara Eriksen Helen Keith Lillian Zeigler Marshall Clarabel Miller Allie Jane Miller Carl Hubbs Ray Penrod Karen Lam Agnes Choate Order of Rainbow

WSCS Circles Plan Christmas Parties

The Woman's Society of Christian Service circles at First Methodist schedule festive gatherings. Circle Three meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 910 South Elizabeth Street, Circle Two at 207 North Springer Street. Members should bring gifts for the Christmas gift basket.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Circle Three David MclIntosh South Elizabeth St Circle Two Harvey Nooner North Springer St

Xi Beta Nu Beta Sigma Phi Holiday Meeting Plans

Xi Beta Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Carbondale met December 4 at 306 West Jackson Street hosted by Mrs Myra Parker. President Mrs Leland Hubble led the business and a Christmas basket plan was approved. A cultural discussion followed. The Christmas party at 903 South Elizabeth will feature the reveal of Beta Buddies.

Xi Beta Nu Beta Sigma Phi Carbondale Myra Parker West Jackson St Leland Hubble Lloyd Troutt South Elizabeth

Altar Group Meets at Johnston City

St. Pauls Altar Socality of Johnston City met in the Madonna Room of the rectory Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Matt Paden presided. A social hour followed the business session. Hostesses were Mrs. Gertrude Speranza, Mrs. John Yorkkervick, Mrs. Fye Wenzell and Mrs. John Vidas.

St. Paul's Altar Socality Johnston City Rectory Matt Paden Gertrude Speranza John Yorkkervick Fye Wenzell John Vidas

Mrs Poskevick Visits Johnston City After Richmond Trip

Mrs. Joe Poskevick returns home to Johnston City from Richmond Virginia where she visited daughter Mrs Fred Winter and family. Winter underwent major surgery in a Richmond hospital three weeks ago.

Joe Poskevick Johnston City Richmond Fred Winter Winter

Valier OES Installs Officers in Chapter Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Overton Denton were installed worthy patron and matron of the Valier Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. A large slate of officers followed with Lara Bursheres as associate matron and Harry Boyd as associate patron among others.

Overton Denton Valier Order of the Eastern Star Lara Bursheres Harry Boyd Leona Saylor Elizabeth Hawkins Violet Gray Gladys Stevens Anna Lambert Elizabeth Eckles Marshall Nina Quillman Kathleen Rea Adah Jean Patton

Ends Visit In Herrin With Milams

Mrs. Katie Crowell of Rock Springs Wyoming returned home Friday after two weeks in Herrin with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lennis Milam 712 W Tyler St Crowell is a former Herrin resident Chris Woods 409 S 14th St Herrin recovering from major surgery at Barnes Hospital St Louis room 7225 American Home Department Herrin Woman s Club meets 2 p m Wednesday at 620 N 12th St co host Mrs Homer Mitchell sweets exchange Miss Virginia Grissom is a freshman nursing student in the Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing Glee Club participating in the St Louis Globe Democrat Christmas Chorus at Kiel Auditorium Dec 22.

Katie Crowell Rock Springs Wyo Herrin Lennis Milam W. Tyler St Crowell Chris Woods S. 14Th St Barnes Hospital St. Louis American Home Department Herrin Woman's Club Glen Thurman N. 12Th St C. P. Hooker Homer Mitchell Virginia Grissom H. Lee Grissom Route 1 Missouri Baptist Hospital School of Nursing St. Louis Globe Democrat St. Louis Kiel Auditorium Grissom

Duncan-Gifford Wedding Story Omission Corrected

Mrs. Curtis M. Gifford formerly Miss Grace Marie Duncan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Duncan of 400 S. 12th St Her rin. The name of Mr. Duncan was accidentally omitted from his daughter's wedding story in the Southern Illinois on Friday.

Curtis M. Gifford Grace Marie Duncan Paul T. Duncan S. 12Th St Herrin Mr. Duncan Southern Illinois

Former Percy Woman Married in November

Miss Ruth Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Benson of Aurora and Harold F Hart son of Mr and Mrs Steve Hart of Malta were married Saturday Nov 29 at St James church Lee Ill The Bensons are former Percy residents A reception followed from 3 until p m at the groom's parents home The bride attended Percy High School and Aurora High School last June.

Ruth Benson Charles Benson Aurora Harold F. Hart Steve Hart Malta St. James Church Lee, Ill Benson Percy Percy Grad School Aurora High School

Pinckneyville Residents Return From Vacation

Mrs. Dean Bartle and daughter Mary Dean of Pinckneyville return home. Iva Keaton and son Damon of Carbondale also come back from a vacation in New Orleans.

Dean Bartle Mary Dean Pinckneyville Iva Keaton Damon Carbondale New Orleans

Candlelighters Lead Honor Page at Community Service

Children of Mr and Mrs Denton served as candlelighters with Marland as flag bearer The Ode to the Flag was presented by Walter Flatt at the ceremony.

Denton Marland Walter Flatt

Eta Tau Chapter Meets at Zeigler in Community House

Eta Tau Chapter of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority in Zeigler met in the Community House with 11 members. President Mrs. Arthur Reiger led the session and reported on the Epsilon Province Convention in St. Louis. A by laws committee was formed. Donations were given to the Zeigler Christmas Tree Fund and tuberculosis drive. The Christmas party is set for Dec 16.

Eta Tau Chapter Delta Theta Tau Sorority Zeigler Arthur Reiger St. Louis Frank Horvath John Holland James Delaney

Ends Visit With Brother In Cutler

Miss Clara Belle Smith returns to her home in Washington Pennsylvania after a two week stay with her brother Rev Albert B Smith and family at the United Presbyterian Manse in Cutler.

Clara Belle Smith Washington Cutler Albert B. Smith United Presbyterian

Mrs Beck Hosts Zeigler Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs P B Beck of Zeigler hosted the Bridge Club on Wednesday with seven members and one guest, Mrs Flack, in attendance. Prizes went to Mrs Flack Mrs Prudent and Mrs John B Smith. The Zeigler First Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society held sessions at the church for prayer and the Lottie Moon offering for foreign missions led by Mrs [name].

First Methodist Church of Zeigler Harold Schute Kroger Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of

Murphysboro Community Groups Hold Christmas Events

Community clubs and church groups in Murphysboro and nearby Pinckneyville held December gatherings. The Somerset Home Bureau met at Mrs. Raymond Bittner’s home for a Christmas party with a lesson on Deep Fat Frying and a gift exchange. The Ladies Aid of Immanuel Lutheran and the Wesleyan Service Guild hosted Christmas programs, Bible discussions, and charity donations, while Mrs. Wilma Riley was elected Past Matron of the Pinckneyville OES chapter. A bridge club gathering in Pinckneyville featured prizes for Mrs. Quillman and Mrs. Maloney.

Somerset Home Bureau Raymond Bittner Wilbur Jacquot Ladies Aid of Immanuel Luthran Church Murphysboro Janzow Matilda Maloney Chester Gavel William Beese Martha Ziegler Ethel Siebel Henry Strothman Amalia Strothman Amanda Todd Wesleyan Service Guild Centenary Methodist Church H. C. Wilson Jessie Rowan Helen McDowell Myrtle Norman Mary Mother of Jesus Marjorie Denny Mary Ellen Robinson Juanita Dickey Betty Ross Harriss Pinckneyville West Water Street Robert Quillman Woodrow Maloney Kenneth Wade, Jr Joann Keene Wilma Riley Mitchell O.E.S Pincknerville Masonic Temple Maud Strickland Florence Ruff

Pinckneyville Missionary Society Meets at First Presbyterian

The Pinckneyville First Presbyterian Missionary Society met Wednesday in the church with Mrs. D D Williamson as leader. Participants included Mrs. Edward Malan Mrs. Percy B Smith Mrs. H E Ivens and Mrs. Beulah Reese. Al Frazer installed new officers and outlined the year’s program. An all day mission study is set for Jan 14 with women from Evangelical and Reformed and Methodist churches joining.

Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church Pinckneyville D. D. Williamson Edward Malan Percy B. Smith H. E. Ivens Beulah Reese al Frazer Evangelical and Reformed

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