AFROTC Chorus Performs at 25th District Club Meeting
Members of the Air Force ROTC from Southern Illinois University presented a concert at the December meeting of the 25th District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs held in the SIU Library auditorium. Judy Atherton and Parry Smoot sang a duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps of
Southern Illinois University
Chicago
Robert Smith
Smith
Southern Illinois Association For Crippled Children
Arthur Thistlewood Jr
Cairo
William N. Butler
M. D. Robbins
Marquand
Charles Brandon
Dexter
Engel’s
Williamson County Home Bureau Holds Annual Party
About 100 members gathered at Marion Junior High School cafeteria for the Williamson County Home Bureau annual party. Mrs. J. H. Dahmer presided. Mrs. Clyde Young led singing. L. P. Roberts sang the national home demonstration song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Home Bureau
Marion Junior High School
J. H. Dahmer
Clyde Young
James Jordan
L. P. Roberts
Nicholas H. Miller
Harrison PTA Donates Kitchen Unit to New School
The Harrison School Parent-Teacher Association donated the kitchen icebox to the new McElwain School and offered the hot water heater stove and sink for sale. Classes move after Christmas vacation and the PTA will meet in the new school in January. Reverend James Duke Jr. spoke and 25 members enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison School
Juanita Hiser
Humane Society Bake Sale Planned for Animal Shelter Fund
The Jackson County Humane Society will hold a bake sale on Saturday starting at 8 30 a m in the Rodgers Theater. Proceeds support construction of a new animal shelter.
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Jackson County Humane Society
Rodgers Theater
Christmas Party for American Legion Group
A Christmas party for the Christopher American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for 7:30 p m Saturday at the Legion Home. A potluck dinner will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Dollars for Scholars Aid Women Study Abroad
Members of Carbondale AAUW donate to the fellowship basket at their annual dinner to fund the fellowship and study grant for women. Left to right: Elizabeth O. Stone, branch president. C. W. Friedline, fellowship committee. Alice Rector, Carbondale. state third (names partially cut).
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Carbondale
American Association of University Women
AAUW
India
Elizabeth OO. Stone
C. W. Friedline
Alice Rector
AAUW Carbondale Fellowship Dinner Supports Scholars
The Carbondale branch of the American Association of University Women raised funds at the annual fellowship dinner in University Cafeteria. Mrs. C James Wilson spoke on the Million Dollar Endowment Fund and the value of fellowships for women with families, noting grants aid study and doctoral work. Proceeds from AAUW plays and the Book Fair fund the fellowship, with 48 fellowships and 35 international grants awarded last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
American Association of University Women
State Fellowship
C. James Wilson
Mt. Vernon
Ivory Tower
AAUW
Ruth Tryson
Wilson
United States
International Federation of University Women
Lester Breniman
C. W. Friedline
Friedline
Mary Louise Barnes
Southern Illinois University Madrigingers
Robert Hines
David Kenney
Elizabeth O. Stone
Dorothy McGinniss
Irma Frank Circle Christmas Party at Herrin Church
The Irma Frank Circle of First Baptist Church Herrin met at Mrs. Rosemary Bryant’s home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. Emalene Wilcox led the program For God So Loved with helpers and scripture readings. Santa Claus distributed presents as 17 attendees received miniature angels. The next meeting is January 14 at Mrs. Lou Reagan’s home.
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Irma Frank
First Baptist Church
Herrin
Rosemary Bryant
Myrteen Collard
Virginia Smith
Emalene Wilcox
Jackie Claunch
Inez Phillips
Muriel Popham
Collard
Elladee Satterfield
Lou Reagan
Evelyn Treece
Santa Claus
Karen Bryant
Wilma Goodwin
Carterville
18Th St
Christopher Cubs Sell Greenery in Business District
The Christopher Cub Scouts will sell Christmas greenery Friday night in the business district to raise funds for a pilgrimage to the Lincoln Memorial in Springfield planned for spring.
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Christopher
Lincoln Memorial
Springfield
A Few Suggestions For A Meaningful Christmas
Ruth Millett offers a practical blueprint for a calmer Christmas. Limit big parties, involve family in decorating and cookie baking, and skip perfect gifts for all. Send personal notes, avoid fatigue complaints, emphasize giving over getting, and make every gift a thoughtful surprise.
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Ruth Millett
Past Matrons Have Buffet At Christmas Party
The Christopher Past Matron's Club held a Christmas buffet at Mrs. Mildred Lemen's home 15 Hillcrest. New officers were installed for the year: Mildred Evans president Julia Moore vice president Elsie Parsons secretary and treasurer. Retiring president Marie Hays. sixteen members and guests attended.
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Christopher
Mildred Lemen
Hillcrest Drive
Mildred Evans
Julia Moore
Elsie Parsons
Marie Hays
Blanch Dehnbostel
Helen Johnston
N. F. Goldstein
Egyptian Garden Club Plans Yule Dessert Luncheon
The Egyptian Garden Club of Carbondale will host a 2 p m dessert luncheon Monday at 700 W Sycamore the home of Mrs H H Wallace. A gift exchange and final officer reports for 1957 will conclude the gathering assisted by Mrs W N Parker Sr and Mrs John I Wright.
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Egyptian Garden Club
Carbondale
H. H. Wallace
W. Sycamore
W. N. Parker Sr
John I. Wright
Loyal Women’s Class Dines With Deaconesses at Murphysboro
Members of the Loyal Women's Class of First Christian Church Murphysboro were guests at a Christmas dinner Wednesday given by the church deaconesses. The turkey was donated by R M Seavers. Guests included the Rev and Mrs A J Collins. Mrs George Walker is president of the class.
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Loyal Women’s Class
First Christian Church
Murphysboro
R. M. Seavers
A. J. Collins
George Walker
Driving to a party etiquette note on parking
A guidance paragraph advises motorists to avoid blocking the host’s sidewalk or driveway and to distinguish good manners from selfishness when parking. It emphasizes considerate parking to prevent inconveniencing neighbors.
Auxiliary Christmas Party Gives to Vets and Needy Families
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to American Legion Paul Stout Post 127 Murphysboro hosted a Christmas party at the post. They collected gifts for veterans at Anna State Hospital and food for needy families, with Maxine Reeves delivering gifts to the hospital. After turkey dinner a business meeting approved sending a Christmas gift to a girl at Oglesby Cottage Normal. The evening ended with a gift exchange and social hour. The next meeting is January 13.
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Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Paul Stout
Murphysboro
Anna State Hospital
Maxine Reeves
Oglesby Cottage
Normal
Christopher PTA Receives Scout Charter
Lew Kehr of West Frankfort presented a Cub Scout charter to the Christopher Parent-Teacher Association at the meeting. A movie titled To The Last Man was shown. Santa Claus handed out treats as coffee and cookies were served. The PTA planned a pie supper for February 13 to raise funds to enclose the school breezeway.
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Christopher Pta
Lew Kehr
West Frankfort
Santa Claus
PTA
Handling a Duck with Apples for Roasting
A cooking note advises quartering a duck and curing a couple of apples, then inserting them into the body cavity before roasting. The technique aims to add moisture and flavor during the roast.
Christmas Theme At Christopher Woman’s Club Meeting
Mrs. B. Smith of Benton led a program on Saint Christopher and Christmas customs from other lands. Mrs. Harry Eickelman noted Nativity themes from the Bible while Mrs. Smith discussed modern music versus old carols. The club adopted a 1958 budget and 25 members plus guests enjoyed a Christmas decor and refreshments.
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B. Smith
Benton, Ee
Story
St. Christopher
Harry Eickleman
Connie Adams
W. H. Adams
I. W. Reagin
Bart Appino
Joe Gilbert
Roger Shafer
Smith
L. B. DeWitt
Andrew Kopp
Benton
Finely Diced Celery and Sauce Elevate Shrimp Salad Mayonnaise
The article notes finely diced celery and sauce as good additions to mayonnaise. These enhancements improve the shrimp salad by adding texture and flavor.
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Board Hears
A. L. Gilster
Chester
George Wilson
Williamson Home Bureau
Richard McAnelly
Roy Shiveley
New Denison
Harry Adams
Ben Baiar
Johnston City
Pittsburg
Home Bureau
Hannah Bond
McAnnelly
Friendship
H. N. Petersen
Lone Oak
Frank Goddard
Kimmel Baker
William Moorman
Harrison Pta
Humane Society
Chantilly
Hourigant Perfumers
Christopher Cubs
Yule
Ye Eek
Cne
Auxiliary
Huffman
North 14Th
Ball Park
Shop Modern
W. T. Grant CO
Public
Marion, Ill
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