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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1949

Page

5

Engagement announced for Miss Eileen Elliott and Floyd Quigley

Mrs. Raymond H. Dey and Miss Lorena Drummond hosted a seated tea at the Dey home in Grayson Missouri and announced the engagement of Miss Eileen Elizabeth Elliott of Southern Illinois University to Floyd Quigley of Du Quoin. The couple's wedding date remains to be set.

Raymond H. Dey Lorena Drummond Dey South Thompson Eileen Elizabeth Elliott Floyd Quigley du Quoin Miss Elliott Southern Illinois University Quigley Midwest Ice Cream Company Grayson Henry Everett Snow Henry J. Rehn

Community clubs schedule multiple Christmas gatherings

A dense list of Tuesday through Monday events includes Dixie Sewing Club meetings First Baptist Church and church women classes, Eastern Star instruction, Christmas parties at Walnut Street Baptist and First Christian, Home Bureau unit, and gift exchanges plus pot luck suppers at various addresses and clubs.

Dixie Sewing Club H. H. Wallace West S. A. A. A. W Hatel Roberts Eastern Star School of Instruction Ss. B. A. Club Leonard Imhoff Vota Vita Walnut Street Baptist Church Charles Borger South Rawlings First Baptist Church Cc. B. Grady White Rose Club L. Overturf South Oakland Presbyterian Church Annex Nange Federated Woman's Club Clyde Winkler S. Elizabeth Street University Baptist W. A. S B. J. Murrie South Elizabeth University Baptist W. M. S Joe Minton West Willow W. M University Baptist Paul Rendleman East Walnut Iren Hanley Circle L. Z. Overturf Virgil Schwegman Elizabeth Elbert Walle West Main Railway Postal Clerks Wives Club C. E. Pesnett West Jackson Christma Party

Progressive Christmas Dinner For Epsilon Tau Chapter

Epsilon Tau of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Christmas progressive dinner Friday. The event started with appetizers at Mrs. Edward Helton’s home, continued with a main course at Mrs. Harry Pankey’s, and dessert at Mrs. Byford Smith’s. A gift exchange followed at Mrs. Crissie McGowan’s, with guests including Mrs. Mabel Dillinger, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, and others. additional hostesses were Mrs. Barney Ellis, Mrs. Phil Ellis, Mrs. June Lollar, and Mrs. Helen Schultz.

Laverna Baker Margaret Hendrix Catherine Klamp Marian McGinnis Alberta Miller Jean Mountain Ellen Snyder Glenna Young Catherine Wallace Aleeta Smith Barney Ellis Phil Ellis June Lollar Helen Schultz

Local Ladies Named in Mrs Burger Social Row

Mrs John Burger leads a social listing with Mrs Iona Riggs Mrs Carrie Zeigler Mrs C S Johnson Mrs Letha Walker and Mrs Harvey Harry among those mentioned in the group display of names and affiliations.

John Burger Iona Riggs Carrie Zeigler C.S. Johnson Letha Walker Harvey Harry

Baptist Book Store Christmas Dinner at Simpson Home

Employees gathered for a Christmas party at 6 o clock hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Simpson at 1219 West Sycamore Street. Attendees included several couples and single guests. A detailed oyster stew recipe accompanied the notice.

Baptist Book Store H. S. Simpson West Sycamore St Donald Cross Jim Davis Afton Lee Dunn Opal Schaeffer Harry Steele Ruby Guyman Patsy White Kenneth Croslin Carol Mae Croslin

Creamy Oyster Sauce for Two

Simmer Worcestershire sauce with papri ka then add oysters and liquid. Cook until oysters puff or curl slightly, about a few minutes. Stir in milk and cream, heat gently until just under boiling. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings.

Mrs Turner Hosts Buffet Supper For Birthday

Mrs J Lester Turner was hosted to a buffet supper Sunday evening at six oclock in honor of Mr Turner s birthday. Afterward pinochle was played with guests including Art Johnson Hubert Goforth Charlie Rich Charles Freeman Joe Widdows Harold Golliher and Ethel Morgan.

J. Lester Turner Mr. Turner Art Johnson Hubert Goforth Charlie Rich Charles Freeman Joe Widdows Harold Golliher Ethel Morgan

H. A. C. Club Holds Christmas Party at Wiggins Home

The H. A. C. Club met at Mrs. R. E. Wiggins on West Walnut for a Christmas party led by president Mrs. Lawson Fore. Activities included carols, a Christmas story, and a planned basket donation. Decorations featured a silver and blue tree with poinsettias.

H. A. C. Club R. E.wiggins West Walnut Street Lawson Fore Ank Della Armstrong Fore Richard Cooper Tom Cremeens C. E

Foreign students hosted at SIU buffet supper

Dr and Mrs Willis G Swartz entertained SIU foreign students at a Dec 9 buffet. Guests included Festa Fierro Concepcion Chile Yvonne Giacopuzzi Lyons France Einemann A Abrahams Gold Coast Africa Oiu O Adeola-Akonni Nigeria West Africa and others. Additional locals and visitors are listed from nearby towns and cities.

Willis G. Swartz West Mill Street Southern Illinois University Festa Fierro Concepcion Chile Yvonne Giacopucci Lyons France Einemann A. Abrahams Gold Coast Africa Oiu O. Adeola-Akonni Nigeria West Africa Adam Wen Shanghai China Gerhard Willy Landmesser Hesse Germany Elwood Wylie Frank L. Klingberg Caryl Ann Swartz K Klingberg Lesa Chang Seoul Korea Saad Sabhijabr Bagdad Iraq

Stiener Sales Clinic Attended by Local Residents

Captain and Mrs Clifford Williams and family spent a Sunday in Springfield visiting relatives. Brunie Marando of 1124 Walkup Avenue and Amel Spezia of Carico Street attended the Stiener Sales Clinic held in Chicago last week.

Ter Clifford Williams Springfield Brunie Marando Walkup Avenue Amel Spezia Carico Street Stiener Chicago

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Egyptian Garden Club J. Henry Schroeder Oracles Club Nora Wakefield South Illinois Epsilon Tau Noble Grand Club An Morefield South James Street George Howell Maude Hewlett Dora Allen van Morefield Frank Lingle Ada Rowan J. R. Johnson John Lence Ada Balcom Paul Jones Ernest Stafford Hedy Smith Charlie Duncan Mrs. Turner Joseph A. Havel Optometrist N. OL Ave Washington Dile Peterson Judy Ann W. O. Withrow Petersburg Clyde Cook Rex Cook South Poplar Street A.J. Shafter Cairo Frances Hogancamp George Knapp Sheryl Carterville Carbondale Harry Moye Christopher Jesse Anderson North Springer Street J. D. Copeland R. F Metropolis Joe House Champion, Mich Loren Thomas Murphysboro H. D. Sharp North Michaels Street Auburn Daugh Margaret Hosiery Sutton Beauty Shop S. Beveridge Mrs Lela Sutton Misi du Quoin Highway Down State Insurance Agency Carl Rhodes Mgr Eureka Elaine Knowles Weaver Mors Birt Hosise Furan CL Illinois Ave
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