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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1949

Page

4

Woman's Club 29th District Meets Tuesday

The winter session of the 25th district of the Federated Woman's Club was held yesterday in the Little Theater at Southern Illinois university. Representatives from eight southern counties attended an all day meeting starting at 9 45 a m and ending at noon for lunch. Reports from club presidents were given and district projects discussed led by G F Comstock district president. The final of the four meetings for the year will be in March.

Federated Woman's Club Southern Illinois University G. F. Comstock Carbondale State Board Chicago

Alumni Staffs Host Christmas Dinner Party

The combined staffs of Southern Illinois University Alumni Services and Information Service held a 6 pm dinner and Christmas party at Dr. and Mrs. Orville Alexander home at Main and Spr inger streets. Co hosts were Dr. Alexander and Miss Lorena Drummond with many guests listed.

Alumni Services and Information Service Southern Illinois University Orville Alexander Main Springer Streets Alexander Alum Mass Services Lorena Drummond Information Service Hattie Drummond Robert Blackman B. J. White Paul Bnrietto Helen Crouch Anthony Puleo Betty Mann Luther Dennison Norm Nilsson Jane Hall John Mulkin Mary Lou Leathers LaDonna Mitchell Dale Tweedy Mike Pekelnicky Jerry Pugh Sue Ewing Jim Kachmann Walter Stone Bill Price Holly Chones John and Dee Alexander

Johnson's Co-op Hosts Christmas Party for Girls

A party for the girls of Johnson's Co-op was held in the organized house for students. Mrs. Dc. S. Johnson organized with help from Mrs. D. M. Karr. Yuletide decorations, carols, and exchanged gifts accompanied dainty refreshments for 27 girls.

Johnson's Co-op Dc. S. Johnson D. M. Karr

Community church and club events listed for December

A long list of local meetings and holiday gatherings includes Coming Events at First Methodist and First Presbyterian, Christmas parties and gift exchanges at many churches, plus civic groups such as the Home Bureau, Federated Woman's Club, University Baptist circles, and the Railway Postal Clerks Wives Club.

VFW Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party for Veterans

The VFW Auxiliary held its regular meeting on December 12 and organized charity efforts for needy families. Members prepared baby gifts and candy for a Christmas party at Anna hospital on December 21, and the group will host a Christmas turkey dinner on December 22.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Gene Temple Anna Hospital Myra June Fletcher Alma Hall Mary Ann Eaton Hazel Joseph Fletcher

Rechter’s Christmas Party for Carbondale Employees

Leo Krause manager of Rechter Brothers Carbondale store hosted a Christmas party for employees at the American Legion Home. Chicken and steak dinners were served, followed by refreshments, games, entertainment, and dancing. Gifts included a wrist watch for Krause. Attendees included Cara DeWitt, Beverly Barne, Zora Odgen, Sue Evans, and many others.

Leo Krause Rechter Brothers Carbondale American Legion Home Sue Evans Leslie Cox Loudene Schoolcraft Hilda Dillon Bessie Asbell Eunice Alabright Frances Jones Wanda Reige Betty Huddleston Norma Pitchford Bill Woolsey Ed Curtin Cameron Smith Warren Upchurch Morris Birnbaum Eric King Bert Davis Owen Albright Joyce June Albright Harvey Dillon Fred Menten Bud Evans Morris Biernbaum al Sweeton Terre Haute Ind

Group Two of Womens Council Met Tuesday at Mrs Bailey's

Group two of the Woman's Council of the First Christian church met Tuesday at 2 30 at 506 South Poplar Street. Mrs Bragg led a brief business session. Mrs Eddings led devotions with Mrs Ray Eddings assisting. Gloria Moroni sang with Kent Werner on piano. Seventeen members attended and Mrs Bailey was aided by Mrs A A Ford and Mrs Ward Dillon. Most egg dishes should be cooked slowly at a low temperature to stay tender.

Woman's Council of the First Christian Church William Bailey South Poplar Street W. S. Bragg James Eddings Ray Eddings Gloria Moroni Southern Illinois University Kent Werner Bailey A. A. Ford Ward Dillon

Florida visit lines Carbondale social notes

Mrs Herman Brewer of West Willow street and her sister Mrs Carl Stettler of Mount Vernon Indiana spend several days in Clearwater Florida. Mrs H W Patterson has returned from Champaign after attending the funeral of Edward K Hughes.

Herman Brewer West Willow Street Carl Stettler Mt. Vernon Ind Clear Water Fla H. W. Patterson North University Avenue Champaign Edward K. Hughes Hughes Fern Lewis Hughes Carbondale W. W. Hamilton West Jackson Street James Capel, Jr

W S C S Holds Joint Christmas Pot Luck

About 100 members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered Tuesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church dining room for a candlelight pot luck. Gifts and money were collected for Methodist orphanages and the church kitchen. The program included prayers, a nativity reading, carols, solos, and meditations on the birth of Jesus led by Mrs. Dill Ambrose Kistler and others with Rev. Clyde S. Clark closing prayers.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church I. W. Dill Luke Bethlehem Herald Angels Robert Hill W. L. Stafford Jesus Ambrose Kistler Donald Schwachow Clyde S. Clark

Lakeview Home Bureau Demonstrates Yeast Bread Variations

A Lakeview Home Bureau meeting featured a Friday evening roll demonstration at Mrs. Robert C. Turner’s home. Mrs. E. L. Hankin led the lesson on Clover-leaf, crescent, fan-tan, and hurry-up rolls, with members Mrs. Joe Hopp, Mrs. Walter Troutman, Mrs. Clyde Russell, Mrs. Paul Hunt, Mrs. Raymond North, Mrs. John Wagley, and Mrs. Glenn Rendleman in attendance. Refreshments of rolls and coffee were served.

Robert C. Turner Lakeview Home Bureau E. L. Hankin Joe Hopp Walter Troutman Clyde Russell Paul Hunt Raymond North John Wagley Glenn Rendleman

Methodist Men to Hold Annual Christmas Dinner

The First Methodist church men plan their third annual Christmas dinner for Thursday at 6 30 p.m. in the church dining room. The event is run by the Men’s Bible Class to benefit all church men. Mothers of the Methodist Young People will serve, with Mrs. W A Brandon chairing. Dr Frank C Tucker of Centenary Methodist St Louis will speak on A Faith by Which Men Live. Dr Maurits Kesnar of SILU will perform violin pieces.

First Methodist Church Methodist W. A. Brandon Frank C. Tucker Centenary Methodist Church

First Baptist Men Hold Fellowship Meeting

The men of the First Baptist church gathered for their monthly fellowship with a pot luck supper in the church annex. W. R. Benton presided as Brotherhood Class president, with prayers led by Rev. W. L. Reppenhagen and W. E. Chandler. A sound film The Railroad Fair was shown and praised, with plans for a reshowing at February’s Brotherhood family night. January’s meeting moves to Cambria church.

First Baptist First Baptist Church W. R. Benton Brotherhood W. L. Reppenhagen W. E. Chandler F. G. Warren Charles Helton William H. Washe, Jr Illinois Central Railroad Brothererhood Cambria Church

Chocolate chips Added To Meringue Cookies

Tiny pieces of semi sweet chocolate may be added to meringue type cookies made with egg white sugar salt and vanilla.

Operetta to Be Given Thursday by Elementary Choir

The elementary vocal music department under Mrs. Mary Swindell presents Surprise Christmas by Lily Strickland in Lincoln auditorium at 7 30 p m. The story follows European displaced persons at New York Grand Central Station with about 175 students in principal roles and no admission charge.

Mary Swindell Lincoln Auditorium Lily Strickland Grand Central Railroad Station New York N. Y Jane Travelstead Jo Jeannine Miller Henry Maze Jean Arras Charlotte Addison Ronnie Morris Stanton Hudgins

Cream Cheese and Almond Filling for Raisin Bread Sandwiches

A simple recipe for cream cheese and almond filling. Ingredients include cream cheese almonds mayonnaise onion juice salt and optional tabasco. Mash the cheese with almonds and onion juice, mix, and use as filling for raisin bread sandwiches yields about four sandwiches.

Birthday Club Entertains Husbands

The Wednesday Birthday Club hosted husbands at a turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Colp at 811 West Walnut Street. The table featured red roses and red candles for a Christmas color theme. Guests enjoyed wire voice recordings, carols, and a Christmas gift exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Harvard, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Blietz, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Haroldson, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Midlaas, Mrs. Ray Brewer, and guest Mrs. Krysher of Chicago.

R. R. Colp West Walnut Street E .D. Harvard J. A. Blietz P. D. Johnson R. E. Haroldson Theodore Midlaas Ray Brewer Krysher Chicago

Woman's Council Group One Meets Tuesday

Group One of the Women's Council met at Mrs. Archie Stroup's home at 707 South Poplar Street Tuesday at 2 30. Mrs. Harry Marberry, leader, presided. Mrs. Herbert Hays gave the devotional. Mrs. Paul Barrett spoke on Rural Madonnas and the ladies viewed various pictures.

Women's Council of the First Christian Church Archie Stroup South Poplar Street Harry Marberry Herbert Hays Paul Barrett

Ben Gurion Arrives in Jerusalem to Form Government

Premier David Ben-Gurion lands in Jerusalem to establish a new government in the disputed Holy City defying the UN plan for internationalization. Mrs. Stroup aided by Mrs. Robert Koonce and twenty-two members attended the event.

Jerusalem David Ben-Gurion Holy City United Nations Mrs. Stroup Robert Koonce

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Club SIU Johnson Craighead Tolbert Hinkle North Carrco Lincoln Rebeka Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Annex Clyde Winkler S. Elizabeth Street University Baptist W. M. S B. J. Murrie South Elizabeth Irene Hanley Walnut Street Baptist Church L. Z. Overturf South Oakland Virgil Schwegman Elizabeth Elbert Waller West Main Railway Postal Clerks Wives Club C. E. Bennett West Jackson J. Henry Schroeder Uompson Christines Oracles Club Nora Wakefield South Illinois VFW Rechter’s Womens Council Florida E. M. Wilkinson Pinckneyville William Davis Genevieve Penrod Howard Robinson Carterville Oval Asia NEW China Cafe W. Walnut Denier Uyions Bobby Sox Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Margaret Hosiery Woman's Council Tates of Madonnas Levelsmier Insurance Agency West Main St Carbondale, Iil W. Main Manhattan Tom McField Ilinois Carbondale, Ilinois
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