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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
5
Hal Boyle reports from New York that a fad of girdles for men to gain success is dismissed by 14 of 15 men surveyed. The piece ribbed Dr. Burgess Gordon and Horatio Alger while noting traditional hard work and savings still drive that 'ordinary man' toward achievement.
The Anna City Hospital Auxiliary announces a holiday entertainment for patients and staff. Mrs Thalma Stearns presides with Mrs George Bacon in charge of arrangements. Wives of physicians help plan and hospital workers will decorate and carol in the days before Christmas. Mrs F G Anderson chairs the arrangements committee and invites groups to join in the program.
President Lester R. Stone of Mo line was re elected by the Illinois Fruit Council and the Illinois Horticultural Society as their joint meeting concluded in St Louis. Curt E Eckert of Belleville was chosen first vice president and Harvey B Hartley of Carbondale was named secretary.
Pasquale De Cicco, former husband of Thelma Todd and Gloria Vanderbilt heiress, plans to marry 24 year old Mary Japonc in Santa Monica California. The couple announced the engagement and forthcoming wedding details.
Two new DeMolay members at Murphysboro Masonic Temple are Robert W. Ensiminger and Tom H. Ervin. Each is pictured with their father who are former DeMolay members Willis C. Engminger of Saline Kan and John H. Ervin of Belleville. Another pair, Donald W. Seifert and Russell Seifert, show the family link within the organization.
The Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce condemns the disappearance of colored light bulbs and Christmas trees around the Courthouse and announces that future thefts will be treated as stealing.
William Schuwerk, newly elected state's attorney, assumed handling of a lingering case from the prior administration during Monday’s session. The matter remains unresolved as it proceeds under new leadership.
Stanley Glass of Cutler and George Jacoby of Percy were found innocent in Randolph County Court by Judge William Juergens on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing three tires. The verdict followed testimony by witnesses including Liam Berry and Jacoby.
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