Education Assn. Has Yule Tea Wonderland
Carbondale Education Association held its annual Christmas tea at Brush School Annex with guest Helen Ryan of the Illinois Education Association. Members Bessie Warren, Lucy Fliger, Mary Grimes, Mary Swindell, and Vivian Wallen organized decor, music, and gift to Superintendent Clyde Winkler while members discussed liaison with state and national groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Education Association
Brush School
Annex
Helen Ryan
Springfield
Illinois Education Assn
Bessie Warren
Thomas School
Carbondale Group
Lucy Fliger
Lincoln School
CEA
Mary Grimes
Dorothy Sloan
Springmore School
Clyde V. .Winkler
Mary Swindell
Vivian Wallen
Carbondale
West Frankfort OES Installs New Officers at 48th Annual Event
Mrs. Henry Kemp was installed worthy patron of Georgianna chapter of OES at the 48th annual officers installation in the West Frankfort Masonic Temple. Other officers installed included John Sharkins, Mrs. Jess Britton, Mrs. Jack Walton, and many more. Installation ceremonies featured several officers, escorts, and a solo by Ben Smith. Refreshments were served to 75 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kemp
Georgianna
Order of Eastern Star
West Frankfort Masonic Temple
John Sharkins
Jess Britton
Janet White
Oscoe Biggs
Jane Ann Pollack
Homer South
Marshal
S. O. Denton
Christine Thompson
Dorothy Leslie
Ruth
Baren Waller
Esther
Martha
Lelia Gunter
Mima Cousins
Sentinel
Elo Beers
Edith Shannon
Anna Chapter
Herrin
Jane Ann Pollock
Maude Hutchcraft
Elizabeth Heinemeier
Henry Garrard
Rudy Hutchcraft
Ben Smith
Benton Chapter
Eleanor Tarn
Jack Walton
Rannie Odum
R. S. Hatchcraft
Odum
Thomas Guiney
Kemp
Karen Fulks
Smith
Union County Home Bureau Holds Open House Event
Union County Home Bureau Board and Council reported good attendance at their December open house in the Farm Bureau meeting room An na. Mrs. E D McGuire of Makanda spoke about the Country Women of the World convention in Ceylon and used color slides. A Union County 4 H style show featured garments by girls and Phyllis Platt demonstrated a tea ring Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County Home Bureau Board and Council
Farm Bureau
Anna
E. D. McGuire
Makanda
Illinois Home Bureau Federation
Country Women of the World
Ceylon
Union County 4-H
Phyllis Platt
Jackson County Home Bureau Fashion Show Friday
Jackson County Home Bureau unit members will present a fashion show at 10 a m Friday in the Farm Bureau basement Murphysboro. Members will model dresses and coats made in a sewing workshop led by Mrs Daryl Shawker. Mrs Joe Petrazio will preside at the meeting. Mrs Frank Jacquot will preside at an executive board meeting at 1 p m in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Home Bureau Unit
Jackson County Home Economics Extension Council
Farm Bureau
Murphysboro
Daryl Shawker
Joe Petrazio
Frank Jacquot
de Soto
Home Bureau Executive Board
Christmas Program at Ava PTA Meeting
A Christmas program will be presented at the Ava Grade School PTA December meeting. The event starts at 7 30 pm and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
PTA
Parent-Teacher Association of
Sunday Guests at 15 Orchard Drive Herrin
Mr and Mrs Roy Adams hosted Sunday at their home 15 Orchard Drive Herrin with guests Mrs Salley Brown of Nashville Tenn and Mrs Pat Parrish Mrs Shirley Parrish and daughter Pamela of Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Adams
Orchard Drive
Herrin
Salley Brown
Nashville
Tenn
Pat Parrish
Shirley Parrish
Pamela
Murphysboro
Christopher Concert Tonight
The Christopher High School Band presents a winter concert at 7 30 p m today in the school gymnasium. The band chorus and swing band perform directed by Vince Huffman with solo by Miss Marsha Agosti. A dance follows in the gym sponsored by the Band Boosters Club inviting families of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher High School
Vince Huffman
Twirlers
Marsha Agosti
Band Boosters Club
Conatser Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Conatser of 417 West Sycamore Street Carbondale celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends Sunday. They are parents of Mrs. Charles Trail and Clyde Conatser of Carbondale. A previous listing misidentified Mrs. Charles Trail as Mrs. Hazel Trail in Tuesday’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Conatser
W. Sycamore St
Carbondale
Charles
Mary) Trail
Clyde Conatser
Charles Trail
Hazel Trail
Southern Illinoisan
Gift Show Set For Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes a Christmas Gift Shop program with 933 units supporting 18 shops in Illinois. In Southern Illinois the Marion Veterans Hospital hosts on Dec 13 with Anna State Hospital Dec 14 and Chester Menard Hospital Dec 16. Hospitalized veterans may wrap and gift items for their families at no cost, with signed cards from the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Baumler
Marion Unit 147
Veterans Hospital
Illinois
Ilinois
Marion Veterans Hospital
Anna State Hospital
Chester Menard Hospital
Mario Carnaghi
Marion
Lee Walker
Fred Quinn
Thomas Bean
Violet Wat
Herrin Scouts Stage Christmas Display at State Office
Herrin Girl Scout Troops and board members showcase holiday decorations at the State Employment Office 100 S Park Ave. Gifts will be donated next week to Herrin Hospital. Senior Scouts Carolyn Judy Williams and Carol Swim set up the window display featuring crinoline Christmas trees and candy wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
State Employment Office
S. Park Ave
Herrin Hospital
Carolyn Judy Williams
Carol Swim
Christmas Party Set for White Shrine in Murphysboro
The White Shrine in Murphysboro will hold its annual Christmas party Friday at the Masonic Temple after its regular 8 p m meeting. Ill members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Shrine
Murphysboro
Masonic Temple
Johnston City Girl Scout Plans Caroling After Dinner
Johnston City Girl Scout Troop 105 prepared to go caroling after their Christmas dinner on December 23. Alberta Litton served as president as 15 members met at Washington School on Monday afternoon to discuss songs led by Mary Rita Senkavech and to plan the outing along with the group’s charitable drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Washington School
Alberta Litton
Mary Rita Senkavech
Carterville High Christmas Concert Set for Sunday
The Carterville High School Christmas Concert is scheduled for 2 30 pm Sunday in the school auditorium. The program will include audience singing of Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville High School
Parker Family Visits Daughter Amid Illness in Carbondale
Mr and Mrs W N Parker Sr of 215 W Walnut Carbondale returned from Gene seo where they were summoned for the serious illness of their daughter Mrs Mary Parker Rivenberg. They report she is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Parker Sr
W. Walnut St
Carbondale
Geneseo
Mary Parker Rivenberg
American Husbands Get Praise Over Contradictory Claims
Ruth Millett argues against claims that American husbands are immature boys. She highlights suburban fathers who work long hours, provide for families, insure security, and support children's activities, praising husbands as capable and the backbone of family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Tactless remark sparks reflection on gender
A man tells a woman a quip about gray hair, prompting a reminder that such a line is not playful to women. The scene contrasts casual male banter with social expectations of courtesy and respect.
Brush School Annex Cooperative Project Opens for Grades 1 5
The Brush School Annex served grades 1 through 5 under classroom teachers with Mrs Helen Ryan of Springfield directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush School
Helen Ryan
Springfield
BPW Christmas Party Planned
The Carbondale Business and Professional Women's Club prepares its annual Christmas dinner for 6 30 p m at First Methodist Church with reservations to Mrs Frances Rich by Monday noon There will be a gift exchange The board approves a cash donation to fund Christmas Angel gift boxes for Anna State Hospital patients with help from IFWC and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Business and Professional Women’s Club
Alma Sears
Helen Curtin
Elizabeth Parker
First Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Frances Rich
25Th District
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Anna State Hospital
Ifwco
Creamy broccoli lunch with bacon bits recipe idea
A quick idea combines broccoli in a rich cream sauce with bacon crumbles. This comforting option suits a midday meal with savory notes and simple preparation.
Mrs Thorntons Surprise 65th Birthday Dinner
Mrs Pearl Thornton was guest of honor at a surprise dinner party Sunday at her home 200 S 10th St Herrin. The event marked her 65th birthday with husband John Thornton Sr and sons O V Thornton Sikeston Mo G L Thornton Herrin John Thornton Jr family Carbondale and Clyde Veach Christopher among guests. After dinner she cut the cake and opened gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Thornton
S. 10Th St
Herrin
John Thornton Sr
O. V. Thornton
Sikeston
G. L. Thornton
Robert Lee
John Thornton Jr
Johnny Lynn
Brenda Lou
Carbondale
Clyde Veach
Christopher
Dermatology Meet Opens in Chicago for Dr Brown
Dr Martin V. Brown of Carbondale Clinic attends the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting in Chicago. He stays through the week for a short course on radioactive isotopes and Grenz rays used to treat skin lesions. New radiation diagnosis and therapy equipment is added to the Clinic and Doctors Hospital as part of an expansion program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Brown
Carbondale Clinic
American Academy of Dermatology
Chicago
Doctors Hospital
VFEW Women Set Yule Parties
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2605 Carbondale met Monday at 7 30 p m in the VFW hall. Mildred Bonds named rehabilitation chairman. Dorothy Mansfield outlined plans for a Dec 23 party with a $1 gift exchange. Christmas dinner set for Dec 20 at 639 p m. turkey provided. Mary Duncan to lead card party on Dec 14 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 2605
Carbondale
VFW Hall
E. Main St
Mabel Hudson
Mildred Bonds
Dorothy Mansfield
Hudlon
Auxiliary
VFW
Mary Duncan
Bake Sale Planned by Lutheran Ladies at Our Savior Church
The Lutheran Ladies of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale plan a bake sale starting at 9 a m this Saturday at Sawyer's Paint and Wallpaper Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies of Our Savior Lutheran Church
Carbondale
Sawyer
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Winter Wonderland
Mollie Dudgeon
West Frankfort Oes
Ron
Arthur Ragan Sr
Union County Home Bureau
Jackson Home Bureau
Stroups
Stroup’s
Johnston City Scouts
Carol
Carterville
Parkers
McNeill
McNeill’s
West
Walnut
McNei
Ewelen,s
Ilinois Education Assn
Mrs. Thornton
VFEW
Plan Bake Sale
Beonin
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