Mrs Whitaker Heads Rebekah Lodge In Herrin
Mrs Gertrude Whitaker was elected noble grand of Rebekah Lodge 289 at the Odd Fellows Hall Friday night. New officers for 1956 include Mrs Marie Kann as vice grand and Mrs Lucille Ralls as financial secretary. A recording secretary will be elected December 16 and installation of officers will be held in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Whitaker
Noble
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Marie Kann
Lucille Ralls
Burnice Cannon
Treasur
Madge Evitt
Ann Gartner
Lora Hampton
Edith McCormack
Nellie Robinson
Muriel Cox
Noble Grand
Home Department Meeting of Herrin Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Program
Mrs Clyde Mitchell and Mrs Harlan Gamble will host the Home Department meeting at the Mitchell home 905 N 14th St Herrin Wednesday at 2 pm. After the business session members will participate in a Christmas program and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mitchell
Harlan Gamble
Herrin Woman's Club
Mitchell
N. 14Th St
Herrin Home Bureau Christmas Meeting Planned
Herrin Home Bureau will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs Muriel Chamness 308 S Park Ave. A potluck luncheon and a gift exchange are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Home Bureau
Muriel Chamness
S. Park Ave
Herrin Girl Scout Board Plans December Caroling Event
Herrin Girl Scout Association members met at the Girl Scout Cabin for a potluck luncheon. President Mrs. E. J. Bath led the business session and announced a caroling program set for Monday December 19 at 3 45 pm on the Herrin City Hall steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Girl Scout Association
E. J. Bath
Snyder Herrin
Herrin City Hall
Bath
Val Baggot
Heftin
Carl McNeil
Charles Jack
McNeil
Baggott
William Carnaghi
Ray Boren
Jack Riddle
John Baudino
Herrin Women’s Club Chooses Christmas Plans and Gifts
The Herrin Women’s Club music department met at Mrs. Arthur Lenzini’s home to finalize Christmas plans. They voted to donate to the Herrin Girl Scout Association and a needy family, contribute to the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas basket program, and buy a $50 bond for the club building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertin Women’s Club
Arthur Lenzini
Jessie Wilson
Leo East
Herrin Girl Scout Association
Junior Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Shoopman
Melvin Addresses Herrin Girl Scout Troop
Mrs Madelon Melvin presented the program at Herrin Senior Girl Scout Troop 64 in the Scout Cabin Tuesday night Her topic was Hair and Skin Care for the Teenager Twelve members and leaders Mrs Ray Jones and Mrs Wyatt Norton attended A dinner meeting will be held in the Cabin Dec 19
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madelon Melvin
Herrin
Ray Jones
Wyatt Norton
Ship lines plan aid to farm food surplus problem
The Farm Export Promotion Committee of the American Merchant Marine Institute announced by Francis T. Greene outlines a plan to mobilize ship lines. Robert E. Mayer leads a parallel effort by the Pacific American Steamship Association to form a West Coast Farm Export Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Ship Lines
American Merchant Marine Institute
Francis T. Greene
Institute
Robert E. Mayer
Pacific American Steamship Association
Lkewise
West
Allen-Pearson Wedding Brings Makanda to Jonesboro
Miss Venita Ruth Allen daughter of Ernest J. Allen Makanda and Robert Harold Pearson son of L F Pearson Jonesboro wed November 28 at 10 am in a Baptist church ceremony. Rev John Whitlow officiated. The couple plans a New Orleans trip then settles on a farm home near Cobden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pearson
Makanda
Jonesboro
Venita Ruth Allen
Ernest J. Allen
Robert Harold Pearson
Baptist Parsonage
L. F. Pearson
John Whitlow
Orleans
Southern Missionary —_— Baptist Church of
Leftover Turkey Casserole Weekend Menu Idea
A weary hostess plans a simple casserole using alternate layers of diced turkey or chicken, mushroom soup, and milk. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees, top with cornflakes or chips, and serve with peas lettuce and French dressing plus brownies and ice cream.
Johnston City Community Happenings and Visits
Local notes recount visits and family events in Johnston City and nearby towns. Mrs. Williams recovered from surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins visited St. Louis and Mt. Vernon. Eurelan Class Christmas dinner at First Baptist featured slides on Jerusalem and plans to aid Carmi Orphanage. Post-wedding shower for Mrs. Gene Handegan in Stiritz and other gatherings are noted along with several out-of-town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Kovaleski
Johnston City
Taylorville
William Williams
Williams
Sam Hopkins
St. Louis
Clyde Walker
Mt. Vernon
Eurelan
Johnston City Fist Baptist Church
Serah Choate
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Carmi Baptist
Carl Shaw
Charles BR. Walker
Penny Wezell
Carlene Shaw
Gordon Lantrip
Bethany
Miami
Fla
Clarence Pearce
Sandra Pearce
Lantrip
Holland Lantrip
Gene Handegan
Arthur Handegan
Stiritz
Owen Hansford
Johnston City Club Hears Crichton on Civil Defense
George Crichton of Herrin, former Civil Defense director, spoke to the Johnston City Woman's Club on Civil Defense activities, especially Herrin. He was introduced by Mrs. James Parker Sr. Other committee members include Mrs. Charles R. Walker and Mrs. John Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crichton
Herrin
Civil Defense
Johnston City
Reassuring The Sick Clergy Can Be Of Great Medical Value
Dr George W Crane relays praise for St Vincent's Hospital Jacksonville Florida religious indexing of patients by denomination to aid clergy visits. He notes doctors value clergy calls for comfort, reducing loneliness in illness and aiding recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Baker
St. Vincent’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Whitaker
Home Department
Girl Scout Board
King Coal Girl Scout
National Council of Girl Scouts
San Francisco
Calif
Baudino
Carl Bruce
Bruce
Little Grassy
Mrs. Melvin
Robert H. Pearson
Kodak Pony
Inc
Avis Camera Shop
Herrin Supply CO
Aganda
Maiden Farm
Carbondale
Zwice
Ellen Lawrence
Everett Benton
Jimmy
Ind
Caiain Vy
Tom Benton
Ned Aaron
Larry
Marsha
Hammond
M. E .Oberts
John Beaver
Shirley
George Rumsey
Christopher
O. H. Turner
Car) Shaw
Jack Orlea
Johnston City Club
Crichton
Mrs. Irene Smith
George W. Crane
Scotts
Lakeside Nursery
Rterville
Renfros
Folger's
Folger’s
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