Robb Finds Life Partner After Volunteer Escort to Lynda Johnson
Marine Captain Charles Robb volunteered to escort Lynda Bird Johnson at a Peruvian embassy benefit dinner dance. The couple, who had known each other eight months through White House duties, wed after a period of agreeable negotiations, while Robb faces ongoing public scrutiny due to his marriage to the president’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Grove
NEA
Washington
Charles Robb
Lynda Bird Johnson
Chuck
White House
Lynda
Robb
Jack Armstrong
Lynda Bird
Topnotch
Zeig
Michigan
Marine Barracks
University of Wisconsin
Airlines
Arizona
Kirtland
Ohio
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Northampton
Pat Nugent
Vietnam
Chuck Robb
Herrin sorority opens Muscular Dystrophy drive
Xi Zeta Sigma chapter of Herrin Beta Sigma Phi launches its annual Muscular Dystrophy drive this week. President Mrs. Ernest LeQuatte says canisters are placed in Herrin Franklin and Williamson counties, with Jack Murray of Southern Illinois Wholesale distributing in the area. Donations may be sent to Mrs. LeQuatte or deposited in the canisters.
Legion Auxiliary Plans Gift Shop and Events
American Legion Auxiliary Donald Forsyth Unit 514 Carbondale will assist with a Christmas Gift Shop at Anna State Hospital Saturday and Chester Security Hospital Monday. Attendees listed include Mrs. Fred Menteer auxiliary president Mrs. Lela Travelstead Mrs. Lois Dusch and Mrs. Gilbert Menteer. A joint post auxiliary pot luck is set for Dec 16 at the Legion Home with a 9 p.m. dance to follow. A note on honey consumption is also included.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Donald Forsyth
Carbondale
Anna State Hospital
Chester Security Hospital
Fred Menteer
Lela Travelstead
Lois Dusch
Gilbert Menteer
Legion
Post
Teratology Expert Warns Pregnant Women on Drug Use
Dr. Virginia Apgar, leading birth defects authority, urges young women to avoid nonessential drugs during reproductive years. She notes a dozen drugs may affect newborns, with Thalidomide proven to cause abnormalities and LSD under study for chromosomal effects. Apgar, who created the Apgar score, chairs teratology work at Cornell and the National Foundation.
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Clayton Knowles
New York Times
New York
Virginia Apgar
Apgar
Iowa
Hans Zellweger
University of Iowa
National Foundation
Cornell University Medical College
Marion Couple Marries in Candlelight Ceremony
In Marion, Miss Gl oria Throgmorton and Terry W Drake wed Nov 24 at Marion First Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. Rev C R Walker officiated under gladiola decor with Fred Throgmorton giving the bride. The couple plan to reside in Marion as both pursue work and studies.
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Gloria Throgmorton
Terry W. Drake
Marion First Baptist Church
C. R. Walker
Evelyn Throgmorton
Morgan Dr
Marion
Ronald Drake Jr
W. White St
Jim Byassy
Beverly Miller
Fred
Saugus
Calif
Susan Reed
Jeralyn Webb
Eugene Watson
Miss Reed
Doug Thompson
Randy Monroe
Fred Barnes
Roger Drake
McLeansboro
Dennis Doelitszch
Marion High School
General Telephone Co
Southern Illinois University
Sav- Mart Foods
Marion couple to celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tanner of Marion Rt. 2 will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. December 17 to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. Married December 23, 1917 in Creal Springs, they have three daughters and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tanner
Marion
Creal Springs
Virgil McAlpin
Charles Bryan
S. 2Nd St
Robert Johns
Chester Jaycees Charter Night Banquet at American Legion Hall
Saturday events include a 6 30 p m charter night banquet of the Chester Jaycees at the American Legion Hall. In John ston City a Sunday tea sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club and Lions Club marks Illinois Sesquicentennial observance. A Beta Sigma Phi cookbook sale in Carbondale is noted with contact numbers for information.
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Chester
Chester Jaycees
American Legion Hall
Wine Hill
James Smith
Makanda
University Center
Southern Illinois University
Herrin
Methodist
Johnston City
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lions Club
Illinois
Nu Phi Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Carbondale
William Hinchcliff Jr
Chester Greer
The New Aluminum Chain Belting Trend
The piece highlights bold oversized chain belts in fashion. It notes the lightweight aluminum chains as the latest option that fits all sizes and gleams with a silvery color. It suggests the chains as a stylish gift idea.
Clothing guidance for creepers on fabric care
The note advises choosing washable garments and using a fabric safe dry chlorine bleach to avoid weakening fibers from floor abrasion during crawling progress. It emphasizes fabric integrity and careful laundering practices.
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Capt. Robb
Second Marine Division
Herrin Sorority
Donald Monterer
Vincent Byrne
Pat
Charles Toler
W. Main
Legion Ladies
America
Murray
W. Main Carbondale
Mc Vell Jewelry
Indsan
Miss Throgmorton
Carbondale Sorority
Ueno
Sawyer
Southern Illinois
Philco
Joyce Lawson
Beauty Salon
Rose Frizzell
Doris Stankard
Wigs—Manicure
West Walnut
Man
Goldsmith
Alan Paine
England
Pringle
Scotland
Corbin
Farah
Goldsmith’s
Gant
Erie
Eagle
London
Bostonian Shoes
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