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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1957
Page
6
Miss Burtoff of Valier married Nolan Clyde Gulley of Valier at 2 p m November 24 in Benton. The Rev. Kenneth Kistner officiated at a home ceremony followed by a short trip to Kentucky Dam. The couple resides in Valier.
The Chester Hospital Auxiliary outlined a fundraiser plan at its general meeting led by president Mrs. Callie Smith. Volunteers will help raise five dollars each by offering services such as babysitting sewing baking wrapping gifts or cleaning shelves, plus a photography service for newborns.
The Loyal Workers Class held its annual Christmas party at the Christopher Christian Church on Friday night. A 6 p.m. chicken and dumpling dinner served 36 members and guests. Mrs. Connie Adams and Mrs. Phillis Edleman shared Christmas stories and Bible verses, and gifts were exchanged.
Mrs Joyce Ellis of Murphysboro Rt 3 was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by her Sunday School class at Pate Chapel Church. Seventeen members and five guests attended. prizes awarded to Mrs Gladys Morgan and Mrs Blanche Perschbacher.
A 10 year look at a once matching couple shows the wife falling behind as the husband grows in success and social reach. The columnist urges wives to develop with their husbands or risk diverging paths and a fading partnership.
Guidance advises worshippers who come early to avoid aisle seats so latecomers may pass freely. It emphasizes reserving the aisle-adjacent seats for those arriving after, ensuring smoother seating for all.
The Donald Forsythe Unit 514 American Legion Auxiliary in Carbondale will host its annual Christmas party Thursday at The Haven on Crab Orchard Lake. Dinner at 7 p.m. includes turkey and dressing, coffee, and rolls with potluck to follow. An annual rehabilitation meeting is planned with invitations to Mrs. Willard Peterson and Miss Winnie Yeoman. A gift exchange with a $1 limit will be held.
The 25th District Junior Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary was held Sunday at the Benton American Legion Home. Rita Carole Webb was named junior chairman with a slate of officers and delegates from Anna, Benton, Carbondale, Lesser, West Frankfort, and Herrin.
Plan calls for homes by 6 30 p m with cars provided to shuttle residents to The Haven facility. Officials urge prompt return and note transportation will be arranged for the evening.
Six members of Carbondale American Legion Junior Auxiliary attended the second annual 25th District Junior Conference at the Benton Legion Home. Delegates included Sandy Deason as district junior sergeant at arms and Carla Sue Henson as district junior chaplain substitute. Senior auxiliaries Judy Henson Jim Furgerson and Ralph Deason reported on activities. The Junior Auxiliary met in Carbondale to prepare Christmas favors for Marion Veterans Administration Hospital.
The Catholic Ladies Birthday Club held a Christmas party at Vaughn's cafe with 19 members and nine guests attending. Dinner, games, and gift exchange were enjoyed. door prize went to Mrs Martha Marlow.
Carbondale author Lula Lentz was welcomed at Scruggs Department Store in St. Louis for an autograph party promoting her book The Ride With Santa Claus. She discussed the cattle speaking day Christ was born and noted readings suitable for children and adults. Autographed copies were signed at the event and at Southern Illinois University Book Store and Baptist Book Store in Carbondale.
The Zeigler Community Christmas Tree Committee met December 2 at Community House with civic clubs and organizations. They planned to sack 450 treats to be given away December 21 at 2 p.m. on the Circle. Merchants will be asked for donations.
Mr and Mrs Dick Snider of Mulkeytown observed their 55th wedding anniversary on Thanks giving day at their home. Guests included their daughters Miss Shirley Snider of Park Ridge and Mrs Charles Feirich of Metropolis. Others attending were Mr and Mrs Herbert Shafner of Sparta Mr and Mrs Phil Davis of Christopher and Mrs Myrtle Odum of Benton.
To prepare a zesty first course, add Worcestershire sauce lemon juice and celery salt to tomato juice. Stir well and chill before serving as a bright starter.
Miss Diane Anderson daughter of Mrs Mabel Anderson Herrin became the bride of James Kirk son of Mr and Mrs George Kirk West Frankfort on November 20. The Rev Lowell L in officiated at Hurricane Memorial Church Herrin. After a wedding trip they reside at 502 E Illinois Ave Carterville.
Kathy Beldo and Bill Ramsey spoke to the Zeigler Future Homemakers of America on Careers in Home Economics and Photography as a Hobby at the December 2 meeting. The project committee planned to bring cookies to the Hurst Home for a children's party and to the West Frankfort old folks home. Mrs. Jane Hiller discussed Degrees and their Purposes. The Christmas party is scheduled for Monday and 38 girls plus sponsors were served refreshments by Judy Martin, Carol Lazar, Margie Swetz, and Donna Wallace.
Prepare a thin condensed cream of celery soup with a splash of milk. Stir in a generous amount of finely diced pimiento and heat through to serve as a sauce for poultry or fish.
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