Young women plan weddings in local engagements and a December date
Mrs. Edward Lackman of Carbondale announces the engagement of daughter Betty Maxine to Melvin H. McDonnough of Elgin. Betty, a Carbondale Community High School graduate, works at Holden Hospital. Melvin, a Southern Illinois University graduate, works at St. Francis Hospital Peoria. A December wedding is planned. Gray-Snider engagement announced for Mary Jane Gray and James A. Snider. Mary Jane is a senior at Crabb Orchard High School. James is a Herrin High School 1968 graduate. Wedding plans are undecided. Roberta Kay Phillips to marry Danny Mabry in Marion June 7 at Church of Christ. Roberta’s parents announce the upcoming marriage. Roberta is a 1968 Marion High School graduate employed by General Telephone in Marion. Danny Mabry, a Carterville High School 1968 graduate, works at Gene’s Mobil Service in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lackman
Ike
Carbondale
Betty Maxine
Melvin H. McDonnough
Geraldine McDonnough
Elgin
Carbondale Community High School
Holden Hospital
McDonnough
Southern Illinois University
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
Mary Jane
James A. Snider
Albert Snider
S. 24Th St
Herrin
Miss Gray
Crabb Orchard High School
Mr. Snider
Herrin High School
Marion Church of Christ
Robert L. Phillips
Marion
Mabry
Tom Edmiston
Miss Phillips
Marion High School
General Telephone Company
Gene’s Mobil
Carterville High School
Local Marion Couple Announce Engagement of Karen Kay Grove
Mr and Mrs Raymond Grove of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Karen Kay Grove to Ronald Keith Summers son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Summers of Benton. The wedding is set for Saturday at the Second Baptist Church of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Grove
Marion
Karen Kay
Ronald Keith Summers
Freeman Summers
Benton
Second Baptist Church of
Secretaries to Meet in Varying Locations in County
Williamson County secretaries will hold meetings at different sites decided at the November session. They previously met at a Marion Restaurant and will move to locations across three counties. The next gathering is a Christmas party at 6 30 p m Tuesday hosted by Frieda Feurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Marion
Frieda Feurer
S. Carbon St
Herrin
Herrin Business and Professional Women’s Club
Illinois Cafe
Christmas Potlucks and Meetings Across Local Units
Events listed for Tuesday include Energy Parent-Teacher Association pot luck at grade school and Daytime Newcomers luncheon in Carbondale. Murphysboro hosts American Legion Auxiliary dinner and a cancer society rummage sale. Chester Moonlighters meet. Baldwin and Marion hold holiday luncheons and Homemakers units. Williamson County and Herrin groups plan Christmas parties with local venues and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Energy
Energy Parent-Teachers Association
Carbondale
Herbert Larsen
S. Parish Lane
Murphysboro
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Stout
S. 12Th St
Murphysboro Cancer Society
Chester
Moonlighters
Buena Vista Bank
Baldwin
Iona Junge
Three women initiated as pledges of local sorority
Three women began pledges at Epislon Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi in Carbondale. Mrs. Gordon Parrish hosted the candlelight initiation led by Mrs. Glen Zilmer and Mrs. G W Baker for Aristolte Pappelis, Edgar Stephens, and Glen Poirier. After six months they will become Ritual of Jewels members. A separate ad promotes after-bath products claiming skin silk and pore tightening benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epislon Omega
Carbondale
Start Your Day With a Happy Attitude Reminder
Readers are urged to begin mornings with a positive mindset. The note suggests saying today will be great, moving quickly from bed to wakefulness, and reports that such actions help energy return faster.
Southern Illinois University TV Stations Offer K through 8 Courses
WSIU TV and WUSL TV provide instructional television courses for kindergarten through eighth grade students in Carbondale and Olney areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Wsiu-Tv
Wusl-Tv
Carbondale
Olney
Marion Beta Sigma Phi Chapters Plan Christmas Activities
December meetings of Xi Beta Phi and Preceptor Omicron chapters outline a busy schedule. Xi Beta Phi to entertain residents at Fountain Nusig Home December 17 and host a party for 80 Project Adjustment children with gifts collected by December 20. The Preceptor Omicron Chapter will visit Marion Manor shelter and hold a Christmas party at Marion Manor. Newcomers Club to host Christmas dinner dance at Herrin Elks with The Blazers performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Beta Phi
Fountain Nusig
Uptowner
Larry Vincent
South Russell Street
Robert Parker
James Dugger
Charles Lincoln
Edward Clayton
Dennis Conley
Parker
Laura Lane
Omicron
Marion Manor
Marion
Herrin
Men's fashion accessories spark a style revolution
The piece surveys bold male fashion shifts from fake sideburns and historic chains to Nehru jackets and flamboyant ascots. It notes the revival of chain pendants worn by Ivan the Terrible and the Lord Mayor of London, urging new color and shapes to replace dull grey flannel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan the Terrible
London
Marion Junior Woman's Club initiates six new members
Six new members joined the Marion Junior Woman's Club in a ceremony led by Mrs. Lee Charness. Members include Mrs. Fred Pool and Mrs. Jerry Davis, with plans for district federation activities and holiday outreach to veterans. The group will sing carols for patients at the Veterans Hospital and wrap Christmas gifts. Next meeting is Jan 6 at Mrs. Robert Coonce's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Junior Woman’s Club
Lee Chamness
Fred Pool
Jerry Davis
H. E. Wilson
Jim Schafer
James Williams
Paula Stephens
Ilinois
Williamson County
Anna State Hospital
Pool
Veterans Service
Don Sullins
John Fisher
Kenneth Barker
Veterans Hospital
Robert Coonce
Julianne Drive
FASTEETH Dental Adhesive Ad
Advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture adhesive to prevent loosening or slipping of false teeth. Claims firmer grip, easier chewing, no pasty taste, and helps denture breath, with a reminder to see a dentist and buy at drug counters.
Rummage Sale Planned by Murphysboro Cancer Society
Murphysboro Cancer Society announces a rummage sale Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 9 to 5 at 12th Street Murphysboro. Coats and comforters will be among the items sold and donations of salable goods are being sought for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro Cancer Society
S. 12Th St
Murphysboro
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Roberta Kay Phillips
Danny Mabry
Betty M. Lackman
Mary Jane Gray
Tony
F’s Homemakers
James Kerr
William Ripley
Harold Empson
Marion School
A. C. Storme
Joe Williams
Storme
Lalla Duty
Shirley Sanders
Empson
Loy Ray Smith
Preceptor Omicron
Robert High
Smart
Kroehler
Fair Furniture CO
Fairgrounds
Marion, Ill
Southern Illinois University Vocational-Technical Institute
Eee A Weller
S. Illinois
Rogers—Community International
Onida Silver
Prince and Princess Gardner
Jacobs-Lane Jewelers
Embalie
and Linde
Longines Wiptauer
Longines
Wyler Bulova
Bulova
Jacobs Lane
West Frankfort
Rexall
Super Anapac
Hewitt UG
Es Petree
GAC
GAC Finance Corporation
Herrin Herrin Gac Finance Corp
N. Park Avenue
GAC Finance Corp
W. Main Street
West
Frankfort
Illinois
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