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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1949

Page

5

Christmas party plans at First Christian church

King’s Daughters Class hosts annual Christmas party at First Christian church with 7 30 start and Mrs C B Grady listed. Midweek Fellowship at First Baptist church 7 30. White Rose Club meets 2 p m with Mrs L Z Overturf at 302 South Oakland. Circle 1 and Circle 2 meet 2 p m at University Baptist W M S with Mrs B J Murrie and Mrs Joe Minton respectively. Night Circle W M S at University Baptist 7 30 p m with Mrs Paul Rendleman at 204 East Walnut. Scout Troop 37 meets 7 30 at First Baptist church. Iren Hanley Circle at Walnut Street Baptist church 2 p m.

King’s Daughters First Christian Church C. B. Grady First Baptist Church White Rose Club L. Z South Oakland University Baptist W. M S Joe Minton West Willow Paul Rendleman East Walnut Iren Hanley Walnut Street Baptist Church

Christmas party listings across local clubs and churches

A merged notice outlines multiple holiday events as Christmas parties gift exchanges and pot luck dinners. Groups include Soming Events Vv F W Auxiliary Ladies Society of B of L F N E Odd Fellows Hall and more with hosts and times at First Baptist Presbyterian First Christian Walnut Street Baptist and other venues.

Vv. F. W Ladies Society OF B. OF L. F. N. E Odd Fellows Hall Board OF Trustees First Baptist Church H. A. C. Club R. E. Wiggins West Walnut John King West College Street

Vespers Draw Du Quoin Youths to Christmas Service

Miss Bette Mitchell directed about 400 Du Quoin youngsters in a Christmas vesper in the First Baptist church auditorium Sunday afternoon. She serves as music supervisor for the Du Quoin schools. Nearby, several local residents attended gatherings and visits in Benton and St. Louis with family and friends, including dinner reunions and weekend trips.

Bette Mitchell Ts. Hunt Mitchell

Joint Christmas Pot Luck for Four W S C S Circles

The four circles of the Woman's Society for Christian Service will hold a joint Christmas pot luck at the First Methodist Church basement at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Meat and drinks provided. members bring table service and gifts of new clothing for children up to 16 or old clothing for boys to 14. Donations of medical supplies and money for the church kitchen welcome.

Woman's Society For Christian Service First Methodist Church

Hearts of Lettuce with Russian Dressing

Fairly detailed recipe for Hearts of Lettuce with Russian Dressing includes ingredients mayonnaise eggs chili sauce capers and pimento with steps to wash core and quarter the lettuce and to mix dressing then serve. The page also notes annual US tin can usage at about 25 billion.

Garden Club Christmas Party Draws Officers

Elected and retiring officers attended a Christmas party. Retiring president Mrs. Charles Berger poured. New officers include Mrs. Rex Cook corresponding secretary, Mrs. Robert Koonce recording secretary, Mrs. Jack Day second vice president, Mrs. Elmer Tuegel treasurer, and Mrs. R. G. Lewis president.

Charles Berger Rex Cook Clifton Kirby Robert Koonce Jack Day Elmer Tuegel R. G. Lewis

Beta Xi Christmas Dinner Dance at Jackson Country Club

Beta Xi of Beta Sigma Phi held their annual Christmas dinner dance at the Jackson Country Club on Saturday evening. Attendees included numerous couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cornwell, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gladders, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gallogly, Mr. and Mrs. Paul McRoy, plus additional members and guests listed in attendance.

Beta Xi Beta Sigma Phi Jackson Country Club Melvin Cornwell Warren Gladders Robert Gallogly Paul McRoy Eugene Simonds Hugh Watson W. A. Howell W. R. Winklemeyer W. L. Randall F. L. Williford Neil Simmons Everett Prosser John Mars Patricia Stahlheber Marion Yorber

Notable Local Names Include Howe Clemens Benedict Stroup

Mrs. W A Howe and Bruce Benedict with William Clemens and Archie Stroup appear in a fragmented local notice listing households and relations. The text ends abruptly without a clear event or action.

W. A. Howe William Clemens Bruce Benedict Archie Stroup

Loyal Workers Class Christmas Party at Grace Methodist

The Loyal Workers Sunday school class of Grace Methodist held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs Mamie Bain’s home with decorations fitting the season. Vice president Mrs Helen Ashby led devotions and a letter from Mrs H M Cady was read thanking members for cards and visits while she was in Holden hospital.

Loyal Workers Grace Methodist Church Mamie Bain Helen Ashby Ethel Perry Chicago Parrish Leona Parks Ruth Johnson Hester Shetler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Girl Scout Frank Russell, Jr Troop Jane Berger Shirley Rushing Sharon Rushing Marcia Dey Cynthia van Lente Pat Veath Ann Hart Barbara Smith University Baptist W. M. S B. J. Murrie South Elizabeth Presbyterian Church S. B. A. Club Leonard Imhoff West Sycamore Carbondale Home Bureau Alex Reed Linden Oak Street Club Charles Ashley Oak Street Billie Davis Williford South Poplar A. B. Vancil South Elizabeth Street Benton J. T. Layman Harrison Colp South Oakland Avenue St. Louis Janie Taylor Carterville Carbonale T. C. Davidson Elizabeth Parker West Oak Street George Albon Julia Hinchcliff of Cartersville Nan Cecily Brownstone United States Garden Club Garden Study Club Willard Gersbacher West Pecan Street Southern Illinois Margaret Hosiery Carbondale Electric Co America Alby Snyder Illinois Grace Throgmorton Ruby Sharp Ora Willis Virginia Bryant Elizabeth Hardy Mona Rich Eva Crews Verna Silveria Fannie Horn Hattie Moseley Lois Halterman Lena Willis Harper's Bazaar Bib Tucker A Paula Brooks! Faille McGinnis Store East Jackson China Cafe W. Walnut Washington Eer C.C. HS Murphysboro Manhattan Tom Mofield Turfum Point Manhattanized
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