Sig ma Pi Fraternity Sponsors Orphans Christmas Party
Beta Nu chapter of Sigma Pi at Southern Illinois University hosted Santa Claus for 35 children from the Methodist Children's Home in Mt Vernon at the First Methodist Church in Carbondale. The event featured a pantomime, multiple short films, a holiday menu, and gifts chosen from a provided list.
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Beta Nu
Southern Ilinois University
Sigma Pi Social Fraternity
Mt Vernon
Carbondale
Fraternity
Pat Cook
Siu
Ottawa
Jerry
Paul Bunyan
Santa
Keith Pierce
Ron Newell
Santa Claus
Mt. Vernon
LeRoy Kansucky
Collinsville
Don Bretsh
Mascoutah
Noble Grands Club Elects New President in Carbondale
Mrs. Floyd Boals was elected president of the Past Noble Grands Club at the December 3 meeting in Carbondale. Mrs. Orville Widdows hosted the event at her Rt. 3 home. other officers include Vice President Mrs. Ray Clutts and Secretary Mrs. Grace Bradley. Mrs. Harvey Harry retires as president after a Christmas gift exchange and refreshments.
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Floyd Boals
Noble
Carbondale
Orville Widdows
Rt. 3
Ray Clutts
Grace Bradley
Cutler Home Bureau Lesson On Outdoor Plants
At the Cutler unit meeting on December 4 Mrs. Ted Schaudt presented a lesson on caring for outdoor plants. The next gathering will be December 27 at Mrs. Schaudt's home and is to be a potluck.
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Cutler Unit
Home Bureau
Don Howard
Ted Schaudt
Why He Talks Less After Marriage
A dated advice piece suggests wives often fail to listen as courtship fades, causing husbands to talk less. It warns against multitasking while listening, constant criticism, and abrupt telephone prompts, urging closer attention to his words and avoiding disinterest.
Carolers To Sing Wednesday At University School
Members of the Foreign Language Club at University School Carbondale will carol Wednesday starting at 6 30 p m They will sing in Latin Spanish and French This year they wear bells on the peaks of their red caps After an hour they visit sponsor Mrs Evelyn Rieke for refreshments There are 24 members and their guests
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Foreign Language Club of
University School
Carbondale
Evelyn Rieke
Chicago Guests Visit in Royalton
John and Frank Celmer of Chicago spend a week in Royalton visiting their mother Mrs A Novacki and sister Miss Sella Celmer Mrs Al Kaptistus of Chicago visits for three weeks with her husband and sister Mr and Mrs Fred Blazine in Royalton
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Chicago
Royalton
John
Frank Celmer
A. Novacki
Sella Celmer
al Kaptistus
Heathedeaw
Fred Blazine
Oldtimers Plan Pinochle Tournament and Christmas Party
The Oldtimers Pinochle Club of Carbondale plans a Christmas party at the Community Center on Wednesday with a potluck supper at 6 30 p m Santa Claus will visit the group and the pinochle tournament follows. George Dangbar says prizes include Christmas cards for first and second place.
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Oldtimers
BRT Auxiliary Elects Officers at Carbondale
Mrs. Sidney Smith was installed as president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at the Dec. 5 meeting in 100F Hall Carbondale. Other officers named include Vice president Mrs. Helen Ash Secretary Mrs. Harvey Harry Treasurer Mrs. A. R. Montgomery Conductress Mrs. Robert Rader Chaplain Mrs. John Flynn Warden Mrs. William Ferrill Inner guard Mrs. Leonard Charles Outer guard Mrs. A. A. Witt. Christmas gift exchange followed with refreshments.
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Sidney Smith
Brotherhood of Railroad
Carbondale
John McMillan
Harvey Harry
A. R. Montgomery
Robert Rader
John Flynn
William Ferrill
Leonard Charles
A. A. Witt
Rebekah Noble Grand Elected in Johnston City Elwood Lodge
Mrs Bonnie Brace was elected noble grand of the Johnston City Elwood Rebekah lodge at the annual election held in the Odd Fellows hall Friday night. Officers include Mrs Mary Hansford vice grand Mrs Lillian Garrison treasurer Loren Childers and others with Ada Smith re-elected recording secretary. Other officers to be appointed before January installation. The group plans an officers school in late January.
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Bonnie Brace
Noble
Johnston City
Elwood Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Mary Hansford
Lillian Garrison
Loren Childers
la Wanda Perschbacher
Bert Wilkins
Mabel Dunn
Berniece Litton
Stella Casebolt
Ada Smith
Pleasant Grove Yule Party Hosted By Home Bureau
Pleasant Grove Home Bureau held its Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Joe Burnside's home in Carbondale with 20 members attending a pot luck luncheon. Mrs. Hattie Wright read the Christmas Story and led hymns. New officers preside: Mrs. Frank Etherton president, Mrs. Mable Caldwell vice president, Mrs. Henry Schroeder secretary. Mrs. John Erickson was welcomed as a new member.
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Pleasant Grove
Joe Burnside
Carbondale
Hattie Wright
Frank Etherton
Mable Caldwell
Henry Schroeder
John Erickson
Murphysboro Couple Wed In First Christian Church
Miss Shirley Ann Stewart and David Lee Dinsmore married November 30 at 8 p m in Murphysboro First Christian Church. vows read in presence of family. reception followed in church basement. Bride and groom employed by General Telephone Co. of Illinois in Murphysboro.
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Shirley Ann Stewart
William Stewart Sr
Division
Murphysboro
David Lee Dinsmore
First Christian Church
Robert Dinsmore
Dewey St
A. J. Collins
Paducah
S. 16Th St
Murphysboro Township High School
General Telephone Co. of Illinois
du Quoin High School
National PTA membership tops 10 million
The article notes that national membership in the Parent Teachers Association exceeds ten million, highlighting growth and broad school community involvement across districts. It mentions the association's reach and impact on education initiatives and parent engagement nationwide.
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Parent Teachers Assn
Legion Auxiliary Votes Donations in Herrin Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary of Herrin met December 4 at the Legion Home and approved donations to funds for mentally retarded children in Southern Illinois, TB bonds, and spending money for Illinois Soldiers and Sailors School students in Normal. Subscriptions to Life Magazine and the Southern Illinoisan were renewed for Marion VA Hospital. Mildred Hindman was elected second vice-president, replacing resigning Zetta Wallace. The next meeting, a Christmas party with a one dollar gift exchange, is set for December 18.
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American Legion Auxiliary of
Herrin
Legion Home
Southern Illinois
Illinois Soldiers and Sailors School
Normal
Life Magazine
Southern Illinoisan
Veterans Administration Hospital
Marion
Mildred Hindman
Zetta Wallace
Sorority Christmas Dinner Dance At Jackson Country Club
Members of Gamma Delta and Xi Omega chapters of Beta Sigma Phi in Murphysboro held the annual Christmas dinner dance for husbands and guests at Jackson Country club. Thirty eight attendees were served dinner at holiday decor tables. Door prizes went to Phyllis Wilson Hilda Born Joan Faulkner John McCord Joe Bastien and Charles Moniger.
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Gamma Delta
Xi Omega
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Murphysboro
Jackson Country Club
Phyllis Wilson
Hilda Born
Joan Faulkner
John McCord
Joe Bastien
Charles Moniger
Garden Club Plans Christmas Luncheon in Carbondale
The Amateur Garden Club of Carbondale will hold its Christmas luncheon Friday at Engle's. Jacob Bach will present a program titled Christmas In Scandinavia. A gift exchange and a business meeting are on the schedule with Mrs. John Mars and Mrs. Bert Terpinitz in charge of arrangements.
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Amateur Garden Club of
Carbondale
Engel’ S
White Rose Club to Meet in Carbondale for Gift Exchange
The White Rose Club of Carbondale will meet Wednesday at 2 p m in the home of Mrs. C A Ashby 110 S Springer St The group will hold its annual gift exchange.
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White Rose Club
White Rose Club of
Carbondale
C. A. Ashby
S. Springer St
Susan Carter and Richard Patton wed in Percy
Miss Susan Gayle Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Carter of Cutler and Richard O Patton son of Mr and Mrs O O Patton of Percy were married Friday November 30 in the Percy Methodist Church. Rev Harold Slaten officiated with Madge Davis playing organ music. The couple reside with his parents in Percy.
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Cutler
Richard Patton
Susan Carter
Susan Gayle Carter
Stanley Carter
Richard O. Patton
O. O. Patton
Percy
Harold Slaten
Madge Davis
Donna Seyferth
Ken Falkenberry
Ava
Honey Bottle Captures Two Million Flower Blossoms
A 16 ounce bottle of honey is described as containing the essence of two million flower blossoms. The claim highlights the product's rich floral origin and natural sweetness. Local producers emphasize the purity and artisanal methods behind the honey.
SIU Dames Plan International Dessert Party
Southern Illinois University Dames Club will host an international dessert party and meeting Wednesday at 8 pm in University Cafeteria. All women students from other countries are guests. A forum will feature foreign students describing Christmas customs, with caroling and a white elephant gift exchange. Desserts from various countries will be served. Mrs. Shirley McIntosh leads arrangements.
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Southern Illinois University Dames Club
Shirley McIntosh
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Discovery
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Mary Rose Huppert
Ashton Doody
Patsy Koenig
Mary Stewart
Miss Koenig
Miss Stewart
Paula K
Robert Dismore Jr
Gt Joseph
Legion Auxiliary
Garden Club
Atwood Drugs
South Tlinels
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Colgate's
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Devillez
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