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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1952

Page

8

Christopher Girl Weds Dec 3 in Family Home Ceremony

Miss Roma Eldridge of Christopher wed Carl Hess of Springfield in a December 3 ceremony at the groom’s brother’s Champaign home. The couple, living in McLeansboro, plans a reception for relatives and friends. Hess works at Illinois Brokerage. Eldridge formerly served as Mine’s Hospital administrator’s secretary.

Roma Eldridge Kenneth Eldridge S. Emma St Christopher Carl Hess Albert Hess Springfield Roy Hess Champaign Wackerly McLeansboro Hess Illinois Brokerage Christopher Community High School

A and H Pinochle Club Meets Monday Night

The A and H Pinochle Club of Christopher met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Monnie Anderton. The club gathers the second Monday of each month and prizes were won by Mrs. Betty Brayfield and Mrs. Margaret Vettor.

Christopher Monnie Anderton Betty Brayfield Margaret Vettor

Johnston City Group Holds Christmas Party

The Johnston City First Baptist Church group met at Mrs. Clyde Philips home on Market Street for a Christmas party with devotional by Mrs. Ralph Cooksey on The Promises Fulfilled. Prizes were awarded in games to Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Cecil Powell amid nineteen members present.

First Baptist Church Johnston City Clyde Philips Market St Charles Rogers Hosea Hill John Beaver Ralph Cooksey Jack Watson Rogers Cecil Powell

Ladies group selects door prize winner at meeting

The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Audrey Meinert. Thirteen members were present. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Teresa MacDonald, Jan. 12.

Ello Audrey Meinert Teresa MacDonald

Zeigler Altar Society Plans Christmas Party

Zeigler Altar Society met in the church basement with 21 members and Fr. Charles F. Seitert present. Plans were finalized for a Dec 22 Christmas party with pot luck and a gift exchange. gifts awarded to Mrs Clara Hecklebeck and Mrs Lawrence Bower.

Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Christian Church of Zeigler George Martin John Thargott Young Peoples Gene Barnett Sunshine Friends Ray Cook Ury Sparks John Brandon Earl Bean Willard Dunlap

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