Miss Cothran Becomes Bride in Rockford Ceremony
Miss Mary Jane Cothran daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Cothran Rt 1 Herrin married Denny Phares at noon Friday in St Patrick's Church Rockford before 25 guests. Rev A L Fitzgibbons officiated. The couple will reside at 2604 Preston St Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Cothran
H. A. Cothran
Herrin
Denny Phares
Rockford
A. L. Fitzgibbons
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Ingram Rude
5Th St
la Salle
Frances Maurer
Preston St
Forida
Indiana
Herrin Township
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Toledo Scales School
South Dakota
Steeleville
Warren Buescher
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Ruth
Johnston City to Present Christmas Music Program
Johnston City Community Unit No 1 will present a Christmas program in the high school auditorium at 7 30 p m on December 19. About fifty pupils will perform in sextet choruses and mixed ensembles under vocal music director Miss Beverly Yancey with piano accompaniment by Miss Gloria Moore and Miss Carolyn Barham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Beverly Yancey
Gloria Moore
Carolyn Barham
Bake Sale by Loyal Daughters at First Christian Church
The Loyal Daughters class of First Christian Church Murphysboro will hold a bake sale Friday at the Illinois Electric and Gas office 1341 Walnut St from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds support church activities and local outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters
First Christian Church
Murphysboro
Illinois Electric and Gas Office
Walnut St
Women to Husbands Checklist Sparks Male Debate
Ruth Millett describes a wife who treats her husband as head of the home, avoids belittling talk, and preps him for events while steering clear of faults. The piece asks husbands to weigh whether such wives truly exist and invites reader responses on whether their own wives meet these standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Miss Sara Saylor Visits New Orleans with Johnnie Vercellino
Miss Sara Saylor of Valier visited New Orleans with Johnnie Vercellino formerly of Valier who is employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Saylor
Valier
New Orleans
Johnnie Vercellino
Girl Scouts Honor Leaders With World Pins in Murphysboro
Murphysboro Girl Scout Association awarded World pins to leaders and board members at a Christmas dinner at Centenary Methodist Church. New board members were announced, and plans for a January 13 association dinner meet were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Girl Scout Association
Centenary Methodist Church
Esther Appleton
Betty Sorensen
Kay Lyerla
Virginia Hallowell
Ann Gavel
Shirley Johnson
Betty Follis
Maxine Marlo
Mary Crowell
Virginia Gualdoni
Wilma Purcell
Lois Murphy
Billie Gleason
Wanda Barnett
Ruth Blankinship
Maxine Wart Cloester
Edna Boersma
Helen Schimpf
Mary Connelly
Kathryn Berger
Alice Bellm
Pat Sheldon
Alene Kessel
Little Grassy
Mabel Webb
King Coal Council
Elsie Wheeler
Association
Murphysboro Township
Doris Guiette
Jerri Lynn Bonfiglio
Jerry Bonfiglio
Shavan Couple Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George Shavan of Walier celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary recently. Visiting them were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shavan and their sons and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hart Jr. and son Damon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shavan
Walier
Joe Shavan
Nelson Hart Jr
Damon
Courtesy at the door for student fundraisers
Readers are urged to treat school children solicitations with friendly courtesy. A gracious refusal is advised even if buyers do not purchase, avoiding hard or offensive reactions at the doorstep.
Kings Daughter Circle Donates to St Josephs Memorial Fund
Members of the Helping Hand Circle of Kings Daughter Murphysboro voted a 20 dollar donation to St Josephs Memorial Hospital fund drive at their Christmas meeting in First Christian Church. Mrs Henry Sauer presided as president conducted business and welcomed new member Estelle Gersenslager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughter
Murphysboro
St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital
First Christian Church
H. C. Wilson
Arizona
Henry Sauer
Kent Ellis
Estelle Gersenslager
Sauer
Lee Mitchell
Henry van Dyke
Gersenslager
Ben A. Daniel
O. J. Denny
W. J. Boatman
A. J. Collins
Entertainer James Boggio at San Francisco Governor Dinner
James R. Boggio of Walier High School performed three accordion solos at a Nov 16 dinner dance at the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco honoring California Gov Goodwin Knight and Yugoslav ambassador. About 500 guests attended. Boggio studies with Ernest Glee and plans to enter a San Francisco college in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Knight James R. Boggio
Mildred Krusal
Walier High School
St. Francis Hotel
San Francisco
Goodwin Knight
California
United States
Yugoslavia
Boggio
Philharmonic Orchestra
Ernest Glee
Pleasant Grove Names Officers at Christmas Meeting
Pleasant Grove Home Bureau held its annual Christmas meeting in Carbondale at Mrs. Carl Robinson's home. Officers named: President Mrs. Mabel Caldwell, Vice President Mrs. Harriett Schroeder, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Betty Burnsides, Craft Chairman Mrs. Ann Haltermann, 4-H Chairman Mrs. Frances Etherton, Recreation Chairman Mrs. Gilla Etherton, Reporter Mrs. Mary Trail. A 17-member group plus two guests shared a turkey dinner and exchanged gifts. Mrs. George Hughes read the Christmas story from Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Carl Robinson
Carbondale
Betty Burnsides
Ann Halterman
Gilla Etherton
Mary Trail
George Hughes
Luke
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Miss Cothran
Bake Sale
A. Hartmann
Sig H. Hartmann
Verna Buescher
Leonard
Girl Scouts
Muaulens
Kings Daughter Circle
Yuill Music
Baldwin Yet Pianos
Cindy
Bib
Tucker
Anna
Mabel Caldwell
Harriett Schroeder
Mrs
Frances Etherton
Graggs - Devillez
Niagara Therapy
North Market Street
Marion, Ill
Peateks
Brokerage
Congrets
Craggs - Devillez Furniture and Appliance
Illinois Ave
Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin Panorama
Lord Elgin Continental
Jewelry Dept
Jacobs - Lane
Elgin
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