Sesser Group Elects Officers
Mrs. Emily Malone was elected president of Bear Point Church Woman's Auxiliary in Lesser at an at-day meeting. Officers for 1953 include Mary Ragland enlistment chair, Aileen Spann youth activity chair, Ruth Dillon program chair, Arcada Prior personal service chair, Chesta Clampet secretary treasurer, Audra Minor corresponding secretary. The group planned Christmas box packing for service men and elderly ministers, a watch service, and January meeting programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Malone
Bear Point
Lesser
Mary Ragland
Aileen Spann
Ruth Dillon
Arcada Prior
Chesta Clampet
Audra Minor
Malone
Goldie Grob
Marie Bunton
Janie Lewis
Helen Cockrum
Lela Curry
Dillon
Bunton
Grob
W.N.A.C
Betty Hampleman
Spann
Clampet
Ragland
Marjorie Dame
Ollie Sulcer
Mable Dame
Mirs
Pauline Berg
Nora Asbury
Han
Circle Dinner Elevates Chester Presbyterian Ladies Aid Officers
Circle Two of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Chester enjoyed a cooperative dinner and gift exchange in the church basement on December 2. Officers elected for the ensuing year were president Mrs J C Barwell secretary Mrs Mary Cashman and treasurer Mrs Charles Clayton. Twenty four members attended and Rev Frank McLaughen was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid of
Chester
J. C. Barwell
Mary Cashman
Charles Clayton
Frank McLaughen
Chester Woman's Club Christmas Program Planned
The Chester Woman's Club will present a Christmas program Friday December 12 at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church. The club chorus directed by Mrs Walter Schwerk of Evansville will sing a cantata The Music of Bethlehem and Mrs Robert Smith will give a reading The Other Wise Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Woman’s Club
Methodist Church
Bethlehem
Walter Schuwerk
Evansville
Robert Smith
World Day of Prayer Observed by First Baptist Church
The Women's Missionary Society of First Baptist Steeleville met Friday at Mrs. Agnes Brown's home for World Day of Prayer. A total of 33.65 was raised for the Lot tie Moon Christmas offering for missions. Eleven members and one visitor attended. Birthdays celebrated in Percy included Mrs. Alfred Hartman Mrs. Clemens Meyerhoff and Martha Jane Hartman at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Hartman. Mrs. Adolph Wolters of Percy spent the weekend in St. Louis with her daughter and Mr. Li Eason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church, Steeleville
Agnes Brown
Lottie Moon
Percy
Alfred Hartman
Clemens Meyerhoff
Martha Jane
Adolph Wolters of
St. Louis
Li» Eason
Auxiliary group plans Christmas gift exchange and reveal
Mrs Lydia Prior Mrs Alberta Thompson and Norman Curry attended with twenty one members present. The auxiliary will hold its Christmas gift exchange and reveal secret sister names on December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Prior
Alberta Thompson
Norman Curry
Creal Springs Social Visits Highlight Local Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bloomfield and son Bobby Joe of St. Louis visited Creal Springs guests Mr. and Mrs. Clint Vinson on Sunday. Oral Walker returning from Tampa Florida to Creal Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sharp of Simpson visited Mr. and Mrs. James Boner in Creal Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bloomfield
Bobby Joe
St. Louis
Clint Vinson
Creal Springs
Oral Walker
Tampa
Fla
Archie Sharp
Simpson
James Boner
Royalton Notices on Leave Bring Family Visits
James Melvin, on a 12 day leave, stays with parents in Royalton. He has completed 11 weeks of basic training at the U S Naval Training Center in San Diego California. William Baggott of St Louis spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Genevieve Baggott in Royalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Melvin
Royalton
Clifford Melon
Melvin
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
William Baggott
St. Louis
Genevieve Baggott
End Visit Ends in Johnston City
Mrs Natalie Wall and daughter Susie Elaine and Bill Mosley of Willow Run Michigan returned home after a week in Johnston City visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Mosley on W 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Wall
Susie Elaine
Bill Mosley
Willow Run
Mich
Johnston City
Walter Mosley
5Th St
Percy Residents Take Weekend Trip To St Louis
Weekend visitors in St Louis were Mrs Wilma Meyerhoff and daughter Martha Jane of Percy who visited their daughter and sister Mr and Mrs Henry Stroth man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wilma Meyerhoff
Martha Jane
Percy
Henry Strothman
Christopher Club Christmas Party Held at Vaughn's Restaurant
The Past Noble Grand Club of the Christopher Rebekah Lodge hosted its Christmas party in Vaughn's Restaurant dining room. Festive decor and miniature reindeer favors were used. Nancy Myers won a centerpiece as the door prize. A gift exchange and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand Club
Christopher Rebekah Lodge
Vaughn
Christopher
Nancy Myers
Former Christopher Girl Honored with Shower
Mrs. Joe Streckfuss of St Louis the former Miss Betty Watts of Christopher was honored with a post wedding shower at Teen Town Hall in Christopher Friday night. Forty guests attended as games and prizes crowned the event with hostesses Mrs. Irlene Rogers Mrs. L E DeWitt Mrs. Laura Huie and others. Mr and Mrs Streckfuss wed November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Streckfuss
St Louis
Betty Watts
Christopher
Teen Town Hall
Irlene Rogers
L. E. DeWitt
Laura Huie
Zeigler
John Neal
J. C. Booher
Streckfuss
Pinwheel Biscuits: Rich Dough Rolls with Sweet Apple Filling
Roll up rich biscuit dough with chopped apples and sugar spice or grated cheese. Cut into one inch slices, place cut side up two inches apart, bake fifteen minutes in a hot oven. Serve with ham omelet and tossed green salad.
Longest Unfortified U S Canada Boundary Noted
The article describes the boundary between the United States and Canada as the world’s longest unfortified frontier, highlighting its extent and historical significance as a peaceful border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
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Cambria
Hurst
Bush, Freeman Spur
Clifford ‘Tubby’ Russell
Cori Rowe
Vye Men
Navy
Bril
Ladie
Genuine Army
E. Main
Carbondale
GMAC
Sesser Group
Chester Church Circle
Chester Woman's Club Plans
Steeleville Society
Brown Home
Percy Woman
Blomfields
Creal
Florida
James Bowers
Whica
Caistor
Luxite
France
Kagman
Murphysboro
Christopher Club
Deer
McGinnis Store
East Jackson Street
Alpha Fta Sorority
Southern Illinois University
Smart Shop For Women
South Illinois Ave
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