Carbondale Couple wed in Coulterville church ceremony
Lucille Bernice Cleland daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Cleland of Cutler and Robert Stuart Patton son of Mr and Mrs Omar P Patton of Carbondale were married December 6 at the Reform Presbyterian Church of Coulterville in the presence of 160 guests. The ceremony featured an altar bank of white flowers and ferns and candles. The couple will reside in Port Hueneme California near the naval base where Patton is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Bernice Cleland
Charles E. Cleland
Cutler
Robert Stuart Patton
Omar P. Patton
South University Avenue
Carbondale
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Coulterville
Samuel Ae
Grace Bartley
Esther McLean
George Patton
Robert Cleland
William Bartley Ili
Raymond Miles
Kathleen Robb
Clara Ponisiki
First Presbyterian Church of
Sparta
Port Hueneme
Calif
Naval Base
Patton
Eastern Star School of Instruction at Carbondale
The Carbondale Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a school of instruction at 2 p.m. with Ruth Harriss teaching. A potluck supper follows at 6 p.m. Meat, drinks, and tableware are provided. members bring a covered dish. All members and families invited. the new officers meet at 7:30 p.m.
Kings Daughters Dinner and Christmas Party at First Christian
The Kings Daughters group of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for a covered dish dinner in the church basement. Members should bring their own table service. A Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange follow the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daughters
First Christian Church
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gray Move to New Carbondale Address
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gray who formerly lived at 813 West Walnut Carbondale have moved to 813 West Main Street. The notice records their relocation within the same city and preserves the old and new addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gray
West Walnut
Carbondale
West Main St
Home Bureau Meeting in Royalton on Tailoring
The Six Mile home bureau gathered at Ann Roszkowski's Royalton home for a special tailoring lesson led by Mrs. Marie Littledale and Mrs. Katie Jones. A potluck dinner followed, served to seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
Royalton
Six Mile Home Bureau
Ann Roszkowski
Marie Littledale
Katie Jones
Candy Making Tip For Perfect Crystallization
A practical instruction advises not to beat candy until it cools and to judge ideal heating by a luke warm touch in the palm. The guidance emphasizes patience in candy preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Wise-Wiggs Nuptials Read Elkville Bride Jim
First Baptist church of Elkville hosted the wedding of Joyce Wise daughter of Mrs Evas Wise to Sgt Robert D Wiggs of Avalon California on December 6 at 5 pm Reverend Wayne Thomas conducted the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a blue lace dress and pearls while the groom wore U S Army Air Force attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Elkville
Joyce Wise
Evas Wise
Robert D. Wiggs
Avalon
Calif
Catalina Island
Wayne Thomas
Chester Church Guild Holds Annual Christmas Dinner
The Presbyterian Guild of Chester held its December meeting at the church parlors with a dinner and gift exchange. Officers were elected: president Mrs Melvin Thies, vice president Mrs Roy Tindall, secretary Mrs Emery May, treasurer Mrs Morris Niblock, recording secretary Mrs Harold Hogrefe. Retiring president Mrs Niblock received a gift. Seventeen members and a guest Rev Frank McLaughen attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Guild of Chester
Melvin Thies
Roy Tindall
Emery May
Morris Niblock
Harold Hogrefe
Niblock
Frank McLaughen
Vienna Woman's Club gathers for holiday program
The Vienna Woman's Club met December 5 at the Public Library. Guests included Cornelia Gray as speaker and 31 members with five guests. New members were voted in and donations were made to charity while Christmas gifts were collected for local schools and hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Woman's Club
Public Library
Ivy Marberry
J. Tra Prichard
J. R. McCorkle
Cornelia Gray
Kenneth Carter
Betty Dell
Ruth Cates
Rolland Bridges
Mary Prichard Oburn
Leslie Wardrop
Stanley Heitzel
Tuberculosis Association
Parkridge School For Girls
Trail Ranger Boys
Anna State Hospital
Joe Throgmorton
W. S. Spann
M. J. Farris
L. B. Robertson
Fred Ballard
Jennie Carter
24Th District
Roy Milburn
New Burnside
Ernest Mollhagen
Carbondale
Johnston City Couple Weds In Candlelit Ceremony
Miss Virginia Litton and Merrill Owens wed Saturday night in Johnston City. Rev. Jack DeVore officiated at 7 o'clock by candlelight with a double-ring ceremony. The bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace, carried a Bible and orchids, and was supported by maid of honor Joyce Kendrick. Best man was George Owens. ushers were Clyde Litton and Luther Litton. Flower girl and ring-bearer were Marlene Litton and Leslie Lannon. Reception canceled due to illness in the bride’s family. Both are Johnston City High School graduates. Owens recently discharged from the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Litton
Leo Litton
Burgess Ave
Johnston City
Merrill Owens
Fannie Owens
Market St
Jack DeVore
Margery Parker
Mary Jane Stephenson
Miss Parker
Joyce Kendrick
George Owens
Clyde Litton
Luther Litton
Marlene Litton
Leslie Lannon
Wilse Litton
Owens
Johnston City Township
Air Force
Valier OES Holds School of Instruction
Valier Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star conducted a school of instruction with morning afternoon and evening sessions. A noon pot-luck dinner followed and Mrs. Ruth Harriss of Carbondale served as grand lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valier Chapter
the Order of the Eastern Star
Ruth Harriss
Carbondale
Weekend Guests Bring News From Herrin Ranchinos
Mr and Mrs Angelo Ranchino hosted weekend guests at 205 N 20th St Herrin Their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Wiedenhoff of St Louis Ed Dowling of Leavenworth KS and Michael Koehler of Middletown Ohio visited Also Mrs Wiedenhoff is the former Miss Mariann Ranchino Both Dowling and Koehler study at St Louis University
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Ranchino
N. 20Th St
Herrin
George Wiedenhoff
S. Louis
Ed Dowling
Leavenworht
Kan
Michael Koehler
Middletown
Ohio
Dowling
Koehler
St. Louis University
Wiedenhoff
Mariann Ranchino
Herrin Home Bureau Unit Holds All Day Christmas Meeting
The Herrin Home Bureau Unit gathered Friday at 308 S. Park Ave to share a pot-luck dinner and exchange gifts. Mrs. Golda McKinney led the major lesson on Efficient Methods of Ironing and Mrs. Bess Bryant taught First Aid for Burns. a Christmas play followed the business session with twenty-three members and three guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Home Bureau
Muriel Chamness
S. Park Ave
Golda McKinney
Burns
Bess Bryant
Sesson
Zwick Spends Week in New York Shopping Holiday Merchan dise
Leon Zwick owner of Zwick's Stores in Herrin and Carbondale spent last week in New York City buying holiday frocks and other merchandise. He returned home Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Clinton Gerard of 1309 South Park Avenue Herrin spent Monday in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Zwick
Zwick
Herrin
Carbondale
New York City
N. Y
Clinton Gerard
S. Park Ave
St. Louis
Berre and Davis families host visit in Herrin
Mir and Mrs Robert Berre of St Louis spent the weekend in Herrin with her parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davis. Mrs Berre is the former Patsy Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
Robert Berre
St. Louis
Herrin
Kenneth Davis
Berre
Patsy Davis
Family Night Set at First Presbyterian Church Herin
Wednesday program follows a 6 30 pot-luck supper at Herrin church led by Rev E C Lee pastor. Event aims to share fellowship and community in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
First Presbyterian Church of
E. C. Lee
Christmas party of Lone Oak Missionary Society in Herrin
Howard Elder visited Downey relatives while Mary Alice Crain hosted the Lone Oak Missionary Society’s Christmas party at her home 801 N Ith St Herrin. Twenty three members attended and a gift exchange followed the program. Next meeting Dec 31 features a joint watch party with the Men’s Brotherhood of Lone Oak Church. Also notes for Christmas party by American War Mothers at the American Legion Home and a doughnut recipe tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Elder of
Downey
W. J. Lewis
Mary Alice
N. Ith St
Herrin
American War Mothers of
American Legion
Herrin Family Hosts Visitors From Salem and St Louis
Mr and Mrs Harry Stone of 1316 S 16th St Herrin hosted supper guests on Sunday Rev and Mrs Earl Phillips from Salem. On Saturday Mr and Mrs Stewart Gregory of St Louis visited. Mrs Gregory is Melva Stone of Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stone
S. 16Th St
Herrin
Stone
Earl Phillips
Salem
Mr. Stone
Stewart Gregory
St. Louis
Gregory
Melva Stone
American Legion Goose Dinner Brings Ninety Attendees
The Townsend F. Dodd Post of the American Legion in Anna held a wild goose dinner Thursday at the American Legion Community Center. Geese were donated by Commander Amos Sanford P M West and others, with a pot luck menu from members and wives. Solo piano by Winstead Tucker accompanied the event and bingo prizes were donated by local merchants. ninety persons attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acing
Townsend F. Dodd
American Legion
Anna
Amos Sanford
P. M. West
Winstead Tucker
MacMurray Students Visit In Murphysboro
Miss Suzanne Ashman of Murphysboro hosts four MacMurray College classmates for a weekend visit. Ashman plans to resume studies in January. Weekend guests include Miss Martha Thompson Ann Korsmeyer Miss Charlotte Praudfit and Miss Jackie Landers. Additional local guests and travels are noted for various residents and events in Murphysboro and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Ashman
Division St
Murphysboro
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Martha Thompson
Ann Korsmeyer
Charlotte Praudfit
Jackie Landers
Visit Walt Cooney At Veterans Hospital
Mr and Mrs Willard Collins of Murphysboro visited their brother Walt Cooney patient in the Veterans hospital in Marion. Mrs Lavern Collins and Mrs Allie Black traveled with her to St Louis then she left for California to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Cooney
Veterans Hospital
Willard Collins
Murphysboro
Marion
Lavern Collins
Allie Black
St. Louis
California
Mrs. Baker Returns Home After Chester Hospital Surgery
Mrs. Edward L. Baker returns to her Murphysboro home at 2019 Walnut Street after surgery at Chester Hospital. The patient underwent a surgical procedure and is listed as recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Baker
Chester Hospital
Edward L. Baker
Walnut St
Murphysboro
Baker
Legion of the Moose Meeting Attended by Local Couples
Mr and Mrs Warren Grammer Mr and Mrs John Bandy Mr and Mrs Edward Suhre and Mr and Mrs Jack Porter all of Murphysboro and Mr and Mrs Norman Todd of Du Quoin attended a Legion of the Moose meeting in Collinsville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Grammer
John Bandy
Edward Suhre
Jack Porter
Murphysboro
Norman Todd
du Quoin
Legion of the Moose
Collinsville
Murphysboro couple visits friends in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Charles Ebersohl of Murphysboro spent Sunday in St Louis and called on Mr and Mrs Donald Quinn who are former Murphysboro residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ebersohl
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Donald Quinn
Electa and Ruth Has School of Instruction
The Electa and Ruth chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Murphysboro held its first meeting since installation at the Masonic Temple. Hannah Duncan served as worthy matron and Jess Duncan as worthy patron with a school of instruction and potluck supper. The next meeting is December 19 for the annual Christmas party with a 50 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa and Ruth
Order of Eastern Star
Murphysboro
Masonic Temple
Hannah Duncan
Jess Duncan
Ten Pledge to Pinckneyville Sorority
Ten rushees were pledged to Epsilon Lambda chapter of Delta Tau at a meeting in Pinckneyville. They are Mrs. Glenn Hamilton, Mrs. Frank Woosley, Mrs. Richard Pyatt, Mrs. Barney Sutliff, Mrs. Eugene Schumaier, Mrs. Harry Stanton, Mrs. Harry Williams, Joanne Keene, Paulina Hincke and Patricia Dugan. A social hour followed at Mrs. Kenneth Wade Jr.’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Lambda Chapter
Delta Theta Tau
Pinckneyville
City Hall
Glenn Hamilton
Frank Woosley
Richard Pyatt
Barney Sutliff
Eugene Schumaier
Harry Stanton
Harry Williams
Joanne Keene
Paulina Hincke
Patricia Dugan
Kenneth Wade, Jr
Soldier Frederick Wieman Visits Pinckneyville
Frederick Wieman, serving with the U S Army at Fort Leonard Wood Mo, visits Pinckneyville with his mother Mrs Dean Davis during a leave period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Wieman
U. S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Pinckneyville
Dean Davis
Pinckneyville Bride-Elect Honored at Shower
Mrs. Harold Farmer and Mrs. Harold McCants hosted a pre nuptial shower in Pinckneyville for Miss Jo Anne Kane. Kane, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Kane, will wed Dale Kirkland on December 17 at First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Farmer
Harold McCants
Pinckneyville
Jo Anne Kane
Miss Kane
Ralph L. Kane
Dale Kirkland
First Presbyterian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Order of the Eastern Star
Tor
Beta Zeta
Nu Phi Mu Sorority
Logan Library
Wise-Wiggs
C. D. Foster
Henry Cochran
Cordell Addison
Frank Yates, Jr
Frank Yates Jr
Wendell Crews
Donald Cochran
Flkville
John Tucker
Wise
Donna Cochran
William Morris
Chester Church Guild
Woman's Club
Vienna
Valier Oes
McGinnis Store
East Jackson
Carbondale, Ill
Ranchinos
New York
Kenneth Davises
W. J. Lewises
Harry Stones
Salem, St. Louis
Miles Balls
S. 6Th St
Mary
Paul Atkinson
Alex Atkinson
Hamilton
Feldey
Ford Dealers
Mountain Grown
MacMurray
John Goodyear
Glenn Ellis
Alton
M. J. Bozarth
Beckmanns
Ford Beckmann
J. W. Hanrahan
Brown Shoe Co
Litchfield
Mrs. Hanrahan
Mrs. Black
Electa
Ruth
Krause
S. Illinois Ave
Varsity Theatre
Pinckneyville Sorority
America
Fiizabeth Arden
France
The
Herrin Supply Co
Southern Illinois Great Christmas Store
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