Miss Moore and Earl Cottonaro Wed in Angelville Church
Miss Shar on Moore and Earl Cottonaro were married at Angelville Church on November 28. The couple resides at 1211 West White Street in Marion. The bride wore a white lace over taffeta gown with a crystal necklace and carried white carnations. Mrs Mildred Richey served as matron of honor and Robert Banett as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cottonaro
W. White St
Marion
Angelville
Sharon Moore
Edwin Moore
Rt. 1
Pittsburg
Dominic Cottonaro
Spruce St
Murphysboro
Earl W. Dickey
Mildred Richey
Robert Banett
Christmas program at Johnston City Methodist Church
Mrs Luther Hyden led a Wes leyan Service Guild meeting titled All Ready for Christmas. Mrs Leo Stephenson told the Christmas story. Agnes Shannon reported on supply work. Mrs Lowell Williams and Mrs Donald DuBall directed games. Hostesses were Mrs Frank Thomas and Mrs Cecil Ernest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Hyden
Wesleyan Service Guild
Johnston City First
Scrapple Slices Broiled With Butter Step Guide
A concise cooking tip advises brushing scrapple slices generously with melted butter or margarine before broiling to improve flavor and moisture.
Gift wrapping tips from Herrin shop owner Mrs Lowe
Mrs. Lowe of Herrin shares ideas to wrap gifts beautifully using color, ribbons, and decorations. She demonstrates gender and age appropriate wrapping, emphasizes avoiding excess paper, and notes small costs and DIY wrapping can exceed store efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lowe
Herrin
Lowe
Toys That Grow With A Child Warns Professor
Janice Surasky quotes George Carpenter, Southern Illinois University associate professor, on shopping for Christmas toys. He urges avoiding "one time" toys, favors durable, creative items that engage imagination, and cautions against violent or unsafe toys. He notes parents should weigh education, safety, and lasting value over instant novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Surasky
George Carpentier
Southern Illnois University
Carpenter
Pitt
Busy Women Host Holiday Demonstrations in Sparta
Busy Women Extension Service sponsors a holiday program titled The Keeping of Christmas from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Sparta. Demonstrations include yeast bread baking, decorating, gift wrapping, and holiday table settings by local homemakers from Welsh, Sparta, Coulterville, Steeleville, and Randolph County. A Christmas tea, readings, and sales of baked goods and gifts will follow, with the Red Bud Night unit and the Sparta Retail Merchants Association assisting and inviting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barfielph
Coulterville
Toby Watters
Steeleville
Charles Hargis
Sparta
Illinois Power Co
Harold Frazier
Egyptian Electric Co-op
Harold O’neil
Randolph County
William Backler
Retail Merchants Association of Sparta
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Mrs
Earl Cottonara
Parrigin
Miss Moore
Service Guild
Good Housekeeping
Central Illinois
Gale
Teem
Singer Sewing Center
Illinois Carbondale
Min
Herrin Rexall
Hertin
ARTEE
Krreo
Slim Jims
Suseeb
Lanna 'Daren
Don’s
Don’s Jewelry
Carbondale
Junsingwear
Weber's Men’s Wear
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