Benton couple wed with Christmas color scheme
Miss Ruth Ann Schulz and Dean Smothers married in Benton First Methodist Church before about 200 guests. The color theme red, green and white featured white arches, red poinsettias and green urns. Details included a lace gown with sabrina neckline, cascade bouquet, green lace attire for bridesmaids, and a three tiered cake with red sugar flowers. The Schulz family hosted a reception in the church social room after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Schulz
Harold L. Schulz
W. Adams St
Benton
Dean Smothers
Benton First Methodist Church
Charles’ Smothers
Jack
Frick
Schulz
Gene. McMahan
Ed McCoy
Sandra Chance
Mrs. Clark Speaks on Poetry at Johnston City Club
Mrs. Clark addressed the Johnston City Woman's Club on poetry, praising vivid language and reading aloud. She cited Dickinson Frost Benet and Sandburg, urging readers to store verses in memory. The program, chaired by Mrs. H. F. Moore, included a December 20 exchange gift, with refreshments and a Christmas theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Dickenson
Frost
Benet
Sandburg
M's
Chester Miss Wolters Wed Jattice Dees Wolters
Chester Miss Wolters married Robert Stahlheber of Chester in a Nov 18 ceremony at St John Lutheran Church Chester. Rev Eric Cash officiated before 75 guests. Bride wore white satin gown with chantilly lace bodice and pearl crown. groom is Vernon Zang's son, Chester Post Office employee. Pat Wittenbrink was maid of honor. Reception in St John Lutheran School basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Peétkas
Jattice Dees Wolters
Albert Wolters
Robert’.Stahlheber
Chester
Jfo
Harry Zang
Virgil Zang
Ralph
St. John's
Grad
St. Louis
Eric Cash
Chantilly
Pat Wittenbrink
Chesters
St. John Lutheran School
Chester High School
Prim Hosiery
Vernon Zang
Santa Claus Visits Catholic Woman's Club Meeting
Santa Claus appeared at the December 5 Johnston City Catholic Woman's Club meeting in the Madonna room of the rectory, presenting gifts to 21 members and guests. Decor by Mrs. Bea Studer. Attendees included Mrs. Lester Contini, Miss Pauline Rouse, Mrs. Herbert Polevic, and Mrs. Celeste Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Johnston City
Baby shower honoring Mrs Ibendahl at Oakdale
Mrs Edgar Tbendahl was honored at a bassinet shower last Saturday at her Oakdale home. Ten guests enjoyed games tied to the stork theme with prizes to Mrs Calvin Tbendahl of Tamaroa and Jetta Hae Elston of Herrin. Hosts were Mrs George Elston Jr of Hervin and Mrs Calvin Ibendahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Tbendahl
Oakdale
Calvin Tbendahl
Tamaroa
Jetta Hae Elston
Herrin
George Elston, Jr
Hervin
Calvin Ibendahl
Junior group gains five new members and plans charity baskets
Ann Parks, youth activist chairman, reported five new members join the Junior unit. She spoke on their Christmas party and said two Christmas baskets of food would be prepared for needy families. Marie Tripp will head the committee. Next meeting is in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Parks
Teil ‘Anit
Iti
Marie” Tripp
Janes
Social Calendar Thursday in Carbondale events recap
Thursday social calendar lists Lambda Beta Beta Sigma Phi program at Jane Coatney home with a Christmas gift exchange, American Legion Auxiliary 714 board meeting and rehab program gift exchange, Alirusa Club noon talk by Alcira Espinoza-Schmidt, 3 45 p m Christmas story hour at Public Library, Ava Home Bureau noon potluck and gift exchange for Anna State Hospital, Herrin Music Dept Wo mans Club 745 p m at Mrs Frank Davis home, Murphysboro Railroad Pension Club Christmas party 530 p m 50 cent gift exchange, First Lutheran Church Women Christmas Party, Johnston City Williamson County Republican Woman's Club Christmas party with 50 cent grab bag gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Beta Sigma Phi
Jane Coatney
Betty Lipeon
American: Legion
Legion Home
Alirusa Club
Engel’s
Alcira Espinoza- Schmidt
National Confederation of Women's Institutions of
Bolivia
Public ‘Library
Ava
Ava Home Bureau
First Baptist Church
Anna State Hospital
Herrit
Woman’s Club
Woman’s Club; Meeting At Home of Mrs. Frank, Davis., and Murphysboro
Henry Porter
6Th St
Johnston City
Williamson County
Republican Woman's Club
Scout Cabin
Do It Yourself Laundries Change Home Life and Roles
Marta Bender notes new type laundries evolve with 24 hour access and in house coffee vending. She observes moms and families visiting after school and weekends, with working couples and men less involved in detergent debates than in thermodynamics and economics. Mrs. Walter Steele and Mr and Mrs Ed Souers visit Johnston City guests in Evansville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Steele
Sorority Holds Yule Gathering for Charity Drive
Beta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Christmas party Monday at Mrs. Joe Spagnoli's home in Hurst. Members donated canned goods and toys for needy families, held a secret sister gift exchange and Christmas games with prizes to Mrs. Spyder, Mrs. Pisoni, and Mrs. Spagnoli. The church section prize went to Mrs. Vernon King. Refreshments served to 11 members, 7 pledges, and chapter director Mrs. Jerry Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma
Phi
Joe; Spagnoli
Hurst
William . Spyder
Richard
Pisoni
Spagnoli
Vernon King
Jerry Snyder
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Mrs. Smothers
Brenners Studio
Miss Schulz
Mary Fahey
Sharon - Mitchell
Leroy
Spain
Nancy Peyton
Sandra Hartman
Sue Webb
Dean King of Benton
Leroy Spain
S -Indaw
Gene McMahan
Jimmy Petkas
Debby
Dwyer
Donna Jean Davis
Zeigler III
Kohlsdorf
Leonards Studio
Miss Wolters
Mouton
Murphysboro
Marta’ Bender
Taundry
Contessa
Max's Gift Shop
Lakeland
City
Wedgwood
China
Anna
Cannon’s
Park
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