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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1955
Page
7
Altrusa Club of Herrin met at 412 S 14th St with Miss Georgia Childers presiding. The group set a Dec 21 gathering at 7 30 pm at Mrs Mary Will home and will assemble food baskets for a needy family instead of a gift exchange.
Mrs Katheryn Myrick returns to Ohio after a week in Herrin visiting her mother in law Mrs Paul McSpadden and her husband Roger Myrick who is a patient in the Marion Veterans Hospital.
Miss Kathleen Cline hosted club members in Herrin on December 6. President Miss Mary Alice Carnaghi led the business session. The main topic was the Christmas dance set for December 27 at the West Frankfort Country Club. Each couple may invite another couple. Games and prizes went to Sandra Matthews and Carole DeTomasi.
Junior Woman's Club of Herrin plans a Saturday sale of novelty Christmas stockings at the Young Modern Shop following a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Jeanette Ervin. The group also organis es a Dec 17 turkey and ham giveaway and plans candy shipments to Anna State Hospital.
Herrin Township High School faculty member Tony Venegoni reviewed Dr. Bergan Evans book Spoor of the Spooks for the Herrin Woman's Club Literature Department. Members exchanged poems and gifts for the Christmas program and discussed local library and charity efforts.
Miss Donna Mae Pautler and Donald J. Bauer united in a Nov 24 ceremony at St. Boniface Church Evansville. Rev. Francis Ecklenburg presided before 150 guests with attendants in peacock blue gowns. Reception followed in the church basement.
Aluminum copper and gold are cited as pigments in paint when ground very fine. The note highlights mineral pigments and their particle size effect on color and coverage. The historical reference points to early art and material science practices.
It presents a two color tatting style crochet set including a 12 by 18 inch mat a 6 inch bread and butter plate mat and a 3 inch water glass mat instructions provided. Send 25 cents Pattern No 122 to Carol Curtis Illinoisan Box 229 Madison Square Station New York NY.
Mr and Mrs Jack Cusson and daughters Joyce Lynn and Carol return to Peoria after four days with Mr and Mrs Harry Cusson and others. Cusson, an instructor at the Caterpillar plant in Peoria, and family will go to England early next year for a four year plant assignment. Johnston City High School Home Room Mothers Club meets Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Victor Stanleys home. Friendship Home Bureau held an all day meeting Dec 5 in Johnston City Library with Mrs Lennon Berry guiding decorative candies making. Thirty six attended.
A birthday party was held Dec. 1 at 703 N. Madison St Marion in honor of Miss Carol Ann Cooper turning twelve. Hosted by Mrs Jessie Hill the event marked the girl's milestone with family and friends.
An obituary or birth notice lists Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper of 108 East Goodall Street Marion with congratulations to Marilyn Dungey Lola Ann Grider Anita Edwards Sharon Hill and Jane Durham as children and Mrs Cooper.
Theta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Royalton met at Mrs. Alene Mauskie’s home to plan the annual Christmas event. A potluck supper and gift exchange are planned with an entertainment committee named. Baskets for local stores will be filled for needy families and distributed. Miss Missavage presided, with Miss Doris Ceresoli giving the program. next meeting set for December 20 at Miss Pyles’ home.
Dr George W Crane argues that relaxation after marriage boosts fertility and urges starting a family soon. He cites rhythm theory timing around the 15th day before a woman’s period, recommends having children in pairs 18 to 24 months apart, and notes long-term benefits of parenting for home stability. He suggests requesting a booklet by enclosing a stamp and 20 cents.
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