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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
7
University of Illinois extension economist L H Simers notes food prices rose about 12 percent in ten years while wages grew faster. Beef up 12 percent to about 87 cents a pound, bread up 20 percent, milk up 15 percent, yet ice cream four percent cheaper and chicken prices lower in the period.
Plans are set for the 22nd annual Christmas Sing and broadcast by Carbondale Girl Scouts. The program airs at 10:10 a.m. Saturday from University Baptist Church with over 500 girls from 30 troops participating. Mrs. D. J. Shiplett will lead, Mrs. Harry Hix to accompany on organ, Senior Scouts as ushers and narrators, and Cadette Scouts serving refreshments after.
In Herrin and nearby towns events include dinners and meetings at the Elks Club and various home extension units with speakers such as Robert Rodriguez of Collinsville. The St Francis Xavier Men’s Club and American Legion Auxiliary plan gatherings, while a rummage sale benefits Murphysboro Cancer Society. December social plans include a St Ann’s potluck and Christmas luncheon. The column ends with a census snapshot and a Plentiful Foods List note from Mrs. Theodore Breu outlining affordable seasonal staples and rising prices over a decade.
Barbara Louise Davis and James Michael Richey plan to wed at 7:30 p.m. December 27 at Arnold View Baptist Church with Rev. George Ritter presiding. The couple are from Creal Springs and Marion respectively, per notices from their families. The rest cites USDA forecasts on turkey, oranges, grapefruit, prunes, canned tomatoes, dry beans, onions, and consumer spending.
Carterville Junior Woman's Club heard Mrs. Roberta McKinney from Southern Illinois University Center Food Service demonstrate canapes at the home of Mrs. Howell Reynolds. The group plans a 7:30 p.m. Christmas Bazaar at the Carterville Community Center with items made by members for auction.
Whites with lace and appliques feature in the happy little extras for her gift line.
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