Junior Guild presents church program at Murphysboro
The Junior Guild of First Methodist Church Murphysboro led the Dec 5 WSCS meeting with a program titled The Children of the Church presented by Kay Rhine Vickie Teas Wayne Cox and Pete Sawyer. Devotions Peace Christ The Way were directed by Nell Smith Kathleen Brunkhorst and Susie Lawless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Esther Craver
WSCS
Kay Rhine
Vickie Teas
Wayne Cox
Pete Sawyer
Nell Smith
Kathleen Brunkhorst
Susie Lawless
Elmer Etherton
Marcie Center
East St. Louis
Craver
Helen Hines
Lara Hart
Ruth Berry
Jane Edwards
Elsie Mohlenbrock
Christmas in Italy: a Padua chef recalls festive meals
Padua born Nino Schiavin, executive maître d hôtel of the Drake Room, recalls Italian Christmas dining. He describes antipasto trays, gnocchi, roasted capons, goose and duck, Savoy cabbage, dolce e agroliver, chicory salad, and a grand cheese and fruit dessert spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
Nino Schiavin
Nino
Gnocchi Picheen and
Cos
Old Paint Brushes Do Job Pheaca Ready for Christmas Wrappings
E H Regnier a University of Illinois rural recreationist explains brush preparation. Clean brushes with a cleaner, trim dead bristles to form teeth, dip sections into different tempera colors, and apply in swift horizontal strokes. Create plaid by varying direction and paper position.
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E. H
Regnier
University of Illinois Rural Recreationist
Murphysboro Troop Elects New Officers
Murphysboro Brownie Troop 187 elected officers at its Dec 15 meeting in the Little House. New officers are Lynn Grizzell president Ruth Ann Hamilton vice president and Patty Erickson secretary and treasurer. The troop worked on its Christmas project and practiced Christmas carols with Senior Scouts Cookie Rayback and June Boatman assisting.
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Murphysboro
Murphysboro Brownie Troop
Little House
Lynn Grizzell
Ruth Ann Hamilton
Patty Erickson
Cookie Rayback
June Boatman
Herrin CWF Supports Hungarian Relief and Local Mission
The Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Herrin voted to send two CARE packages for Hungarian relief and gave $25 to fund their mission work. The Dec 6 meeting in Mrs. L E Stotlar's home also featured devotional readings, program leadership by Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Schwegman, and white gifts dedicated to a Jacksonville home for the aged. The group plans cancer dressings in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church of
Herrin
L.E. Stotlar
Schwegman
Clifton Faul
Jacksonville
Brooklyn Bridge Towers Rest on Thick Submerged Cushions
The towers of the Brooklyn Bridge rest on submerged wooden cushions estimated at 15 feet thick. The finding highlights the bridge’s foundation design and the engineering considerations for its longevity.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New Perfume Makes Festive Stocking Stuffer Fun
Alicia Hart notes a French import perfume in a quarter-ounce miniature spray ideal for stockings. The leak proof black and gold unit fits handbags and delivers a gentle mist for about four hours with easy touch ups when traveling to parties.
Fluting Pie Pastry Rim Step by Step
After lining the pan warm weathered crust, press your index finger on the pastry rim and pinch the dough with your thumb and index finger to create a decorative edge. Maintain even tension for a tidy crust.
Vergennes Home Bureau Hosts Christmas Potluck
Vergennes Home Bureau members gathered for a Christmas potluck dinner and program at New Bethel Church basement. Hostesses were Mrs. George Lichliter and Mrs. Stanley Crews. Mrs. Lucy Doerr led the program and gifts were exchanged. Folders and road maps to Santa Claus land were handed out. Officers appointed include 4 H chairman Mrs. Ethel McMahon craft chairman Mrs. Fern Crawshaw and reporter Mrs. Wilma Cox. The January meeting will be at Mrs. Inez Blacklock's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vergennes Home Bureau Unit
New Bethel Church
George Lichliter
Stanley Crews
Lucy Doerr
Ethel McMahon
Craft
Fern Crawshaw
Wilma Cox
OES Holds Officer Installation in Carterville
The Carterville Star reports the Order of Eastern Star chapter held its annual installation at the Masonic Temple in Carterville on November 20. Officers and installing officers, guests, and about 130 attendees were listed with roles, including Emma Triplett as worthy matron and Irene Gamber as installing officer.
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Carterville
Georgia Horn
Christine Tregoning
Sylvia Dean Sanders
Zula Triplett
Capitola Knoles
Adah Dora Ellen Young
Ruth Cora Ann Franklin
Esther Lona Smith
Martha Roxanna Snyder
Electa Gus Young
C. R. Triplett
Sentinel
Darlene Triplett
Marilyn Sue Kerley
John Reps
Walter Tregoning
Victor Elston
Irene Gamber
Nancy Elston
Pearle Grady
Clem Campbell
Marvin Triplett
John Tregoning
Myrna Gale Kerley
Robert Wallace
Marion
Jack Wansdrop
Smiths of Texas Visit Murphysboro for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Lavern Smith and children of Sherman Texas are visiting in Murphysboro. Mrs Smith is the former Jean Baker daughter of Mrs Flo Reeder of 2107 Commercial Ave Murphysboro. Mrs Reeder will return to Texas with the Smith family to spend the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Smith
Sherman, Texas
Murphysboro
Italian meal items and beverages list
Assorted antipasto crisp Italian bread gnocchi roast capon or duck risotto Italian salad chicory endive with olive oil and wine fruits fresh grapes Cafe Espresso strong Italian coffee.
Muffins Get Brown Sugar Nutmeg Topping
A simple muffin finish uses brown sugar and nutmeg as a topping. Sprinkle the mixture over batter before baking to add a warm aromatic crust.
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Junior Guild
Martha Madison
C-O
Southern Illinoisan
W. Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Craggs
Devillez
S. Ilinois Carbondale
Herrin Cwf
Care Aid
Clell Miller
Ralph Cleem
Herrin Hospital
Alicia Hart
Singer Sewing Center
MFG. CO
North Illnois
Carbondale
Royalton
Shirley Lee Young
Kaur
Herrin, Tl
Vergennes Home Bureau
Inez Blacklock
Sohn
OES
Smiths
Texas
Kay
Shellie Young
Polly
S. Elizabeth Carbondale
KRG
Rayon
E. Jackson
the Fashion Shop
Southern Illinois
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