Imhoff Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Leonard T Imhoff of 1215 Spruce Street Carbondale celebrate a golden wedding anniversary with an open house December 16 from 2 to 5 pm at the Riverside Park mess hall Murphysboro Mrs Imhoff is the former Margaret Reichrath of Murphysboro The couple wed December 20 1906 in Murphysboro Judge Willard Ellis presiding They have seven children Homer Chaffee Missouri Geneva Weiss Margaret Benton and Eugene Carbondale Virgil Gladys Bitner Leona Crowell Murphysboro twelve grandchildren and one great grandson Imhof is a retired farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard T. Imhoff
Spruce St
Carbondale
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Imhoff
Margaret Reichrath
Marysboro
Willard Ellis
Homer
Chaffee
Genevieve Weiss
Margaret Lee Benton
Eugene
Virgil
Gladys Bitner
Leona Crowell
Imhof
VFW Auxiliary Votes Donations For Child Welfare And Cancer Research
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2605 Carbondale held a Monday meeting at 7 30 p m. Marie Tripp led as president. Members approved donations to the Department child welfare and cancer research programs and planned a Christmas gift drive for 25 needy veterans children with clothing and toys. Five grocery baskets were approved for veterans families and February plans to honor past presidents were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 2605
Carbondale
E. Main St
Marie Tripp
Department Child Welfare and Cancer Program
National Cancer Research
Francis Temple
Auxiliary
Cecil Flynn
Lena Fehrenbaker
Ruth McMillan
Mrs Harvey Harry Hosts SBA Club Christmas Exchange
The SBA Club of Carbondale will meet Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Harvey Harry at 408 Beveridge Street for a Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SBA Club of
Carbondale
Harvey Harry
Beveridge St
Egyptian Garden Club Meeting Planned in Carbondale
The Egyptian Garden Club of Carbondale will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Helen Wright 720 W Freeman St. Mrs Alta Keepper will be assistant hostess. A Christmas program and gift exchange are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egyptian Garden Club of
Carbondale
Helen Wright
W. Freeman St
Alta Keepper
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight At Carbon Dale
The American Legion Auxiliary Donald Forsyth Post 514 Carbon dale will convene at 7 30 in the Legion Home. President Judy Henson urges full attendance to finalize Christmas project plans including Hurst Receiving time and discussions on veterans hospital gift shops. A 50 cent gift exchange closes the session with refreshments served by Mrs. Ben Rottler Hazel Trail and Marion McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Donald Forsyth
Carbondale
Legion
Judy Henson
Hurst
Veterans Hospitals
Ben Rottler
Hazel Trail
Marion McGinnis
Veterans Craft
Santos Coffee Island Stands Against Atlantic Storms
Santos, Brazil hosts the world’s largest coffee on an island rising above higher seas from Atlantic storms, aiming to protect its crop and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos
Brazil
Fraternity Hosts Christmas Party For Carbondale Children
The Beta Chi chapter of Phi Kappa Tau held its annual party at 510 W Walnut St to honor underprivileged Carbondale children. Seventeen boys attended as guests this year for dinner a Heidi movie and gifts from a Christmas tree, with Jim Williams guiding arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
Officers Elected at Cutler Meeting
Mrs Lora Kraft was elected president of the Maud Godfrey Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church. Officers include vice president Edna Larsen secretary Wanda Jarrett and treasurer Jean. The society will hold a Christmas potluck dinner on December 20 at Wanda Jarretts home with a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Kraft
Maud Godfrey Missionary Society
United Presoe Church
Edna Larsen
Wanda Jarrett
Jean
Wife ends jealousy game with husband in marriage guidance
A wife recounts telling her husband she would not be coerced into jealousy and would divorce if he pursued others. She explains the strategy ended his teasing and began a happier dynamic, urging other wives to try the approach for lasting security.
Christmas Meetings Schedule in Tilden
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Tilden meets December 18 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Blanche Paul’s home with a 50 cent gift exchange. The Loyal Temperance League holds its Christmas party December 15 at United Presbyterian Church with a 30 cent gift exchange. The Youth Temperance Council meets at the parsonage at 1 30 pm. WGMS of United Presbyterian Church held a Christmas gathering December 6 at Mrs Verne Wortman’s home with an offering to buy books for mission schools and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Tilden
Blanche Paul
Loyal Temperance League of
United Presbyterian Church
Youth Temperance Council
WGMS
Verne Wortman
Blind Association Christmas Dinner and Party Planned
The Southern Illinois Association of the Blind schedules its annual Christmas dinner and party for Saturday at the Blind Center in Carbondale. Dinner at 1 p.m. includes a gift exchange, games, and entertainment by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Association of the Blind
Blind Center
W. Elm St
Carbondale
Carbondale Junior Chamber of Commerce
Girl Scouts of
Ralph Dillon
The
Blind Association
Carterville Club Finishes Angel Christmas Boxes
Carterville Woman's Club completed Angel Christmas boxes on November 28 in Carterville's Log Cabin. Guest speaker Mrs. Alex Reed of Carbondale spoke on India with slides. Prof. Reed from Southern Illinois University agriculture staff noted. Reed family had spent a year in India. Mrs. Floyd Cunningham and Mrs. Elbert Fulkerson attended from Carbondale clubs. Mrs. Henry McCabe led group singing. tea was served with Mrs. McCabe as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Floyd Cunningham
Carbondale Club
Henry McCabe
Frank Ledbetter
Ray Bailey
Bear
Cross
McCabe
Methodist WSCS Meets in Herrin
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church Herrin met Thursday evening with Mrs Nelson as president. The program titled For All Children was led by Mrs Inez Hughes. Circles plan a joint meeting December 20 at 7 pm. Social hour directed by the Birthday committee. Also notes that two thirds of the 90 million motor vehicles registered worldwide are in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
First Methodist Church
Herrin
Nelson
Inez Hughes
The
United States
Herrin VFW Auxiliary Votes Funds Amid Meetings
At Herrin VFW Auxiliary meeting led by hospital chairman Zetta Wallace, members heard of an Anna State Hospital veterans party hosted by Hank Wright and planned a Marion VA Hospital visit on Jan 10. They voted to add 20 to child welfare funds and prepare a Christmas party with covered dishes and gifts. The next meeting is the second Monday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Herrin
Zetta Wallace
Anna State Hospital For
Girl Scouts Plan Christmas Projects in Carbondale
Carbondale Lincoln Junior High eighth graders in the Girl Scouts, led by Mrs. Stewart Chandler with 22 members, announce Christmas activities. A Dec 15 food sale and exhibit at Hewitt's Drug Store offers craft articles for sale or order. They will carol Dec 22 on WCIL at 10 45 a m and Dec 23 at hospitals, then host a Dec 27 overn at Bruce Lodge Camp Little Grassy Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lincoln
Hewitt’s
Carbondale
WCIL
Bruce Lodge
Little Grassy Lake
Goodman Family Visiting Relatives in Herrin
Mr and Mrs Ray Goodman with sons Paul and Bob visit her parents Mr and Mrs Rocco Varacalli in Herrin. They arrived Monday for Cincinnati and plan to stay a week. Mrs Goodman is the former Grace Varacalli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Goodman
Paul
Bob
Rocco Varacalli
Herrin
Goodman
Cincinnati
Grace Varacalli
Walkers Plan Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs Ira Walker of 110 West McKinley Street Herrin will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house for family and friends on Sunday December 16. The former Grace McAlpin wed Ira Walker on December 16 1906 in Marion. The couple has six sons 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Walker
W. McKinley St
Herrin
Grace MceAlpin
Marion
IOOF County Meet Set For Cabondale Saturday Evening
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahe hold a county meeting Saturday at 7 30 p m in 100F Hall Carbondale replacing the Logan Library Murphysboro venue due to a recent fire. A potluck supper meat and coffee will be provided and an entertainment program will follow guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Odd Fellows and Rebekahe
Carbondale
Logan Library
Murphysboro
Reckless Driving May Indicate Impotence Says The Doctor
Dr. George W. Crane explains that reckless driving in men over 40 can signal sexual impotence and psychological distress. He describes patterns such as alcohol abuse, gambling, miserliness, or driving mania as potential symptoms, urging wives to seek treatment and offering a booklet to help couples restore confidence and preserve marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Crane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imhoffs
VFW Auxiliary
Mrs. Harry
SBA Club
Egyptian Garden Club
Legion Auxiliary
University
S. Illinois
Ceerondale
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Nual Party
Jack Barban
Fraternity
Jerry
Buzz) la Gesse
Cutler
E. Jackson
Blind Assn
Carterville Club
Angel
Methodist
WSCS
Ae I Terrific
Westinghouse
Famous Westinghouse
Herrin Vfw
Girl Scouts
Stewart Chandler
Lacy Beauty Shop
Locust
Ioof County
Cabondale
George W. Crane
Lars D
Devel
Lars
Hell
Nes
C.bes Pn
Illinois Ave
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