Carbondale Resident Is Guest Of Honor At Plumbing Meetings
Mrs. Paul Bowles of Carbondale is guest of honor at a Peoria Plumbing Contractors Association dinner in the Pere Marquette Hotel. She serves as second vice president of the Illinois Plumbing Contractors Woman's Auxiliary and leads Carbondale Community Council. She also holds roles with the Illinois Association of Community Chests and Councils and will attend events in Springfield Bloomington and return Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bowles
Carbondale
Peoria Plumbing Contractors Association
Pere Marquette
Illinois Plumbing Contractors Woman’s Auxiliary
Springfield Plumbing Contractors Association
Elks Club
Springfield
Bowles
Rogers Hotel
Bloomington
United Fund
Postal Clerks Wives Club Christmas Party
The regular meeting doubles as a Christmas party and gift exchange Friday at 2 p m. in Mrs. Emmett Harris home 710 South Poplar Carbondale. Miss Marina Phillips will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Clerks Wives Club
Emmett Harris
S. Poplar
Carbondale
Marina Phillips
Carbondale Moose Bazaar at Hewitt's Drug Store
Carbondale Women of the Moose chapter 1214 hold a Saturday bazaar in Hewitt's Drug Store starting at 8 30 a m. The event offers handmade Christmas gift articles with Helen Morris as chairman of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Women of the Moose
Hewitt’s Drug Store
Helen Morris
Great Books Group Plans Canterbury Tales Discussion
The Great Books group in Carbondale will discuss Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Thursday at SIU Carbondale Parkinson Laboratory Room 113. Prof. Ray Rainbow of SIU English leads the session assisted by a senior literature student from STU. All literature lovers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer
Carbondale
Parkinson Laboratory
Southern Illinois University
Ray Rainbow
Southern Illinois University English Department
STU
VFW Auxiliary Donates to United Fund and Plans Yule Party
VFW Auxiliary Post 2605 Carbondale met at the VFW hall and voted a United Fund donation. Two membership applications were approved, new members to be installed January 23. Members urged to renew 1956 dues by December 31 and a Christmas dinner for Post and Auxiliary families was scheduled for Friday at 6 30 p.m. A January 9 meeting was set due to holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Carbondale
VFW
E. Main St
Jean Eaton
Durin
United Fund Drive
Eaton
Post
Chicago visitors brighten Elkville social scene
Mrs. Fred Thompson of Chicago visited her Dowell-born relatives in Elkville last week. Elkville resident Mrs. Lowern Perryman returned from Thanksgiving travels in Wichita and Colorado. Virgil Tow, son of Elkville’s Ed and Ada Tow, arrived home after Army discharge in Germany. Charles Smith of Chicago stayed with his Elkville parents. Dorcas Sunday School Class of Elkville Baptist met December 6 at Mrs. Gladys Kopp’s home. a Christmas party is planned for December 20 in the church basement with a 6 p.m. pot luck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thompson
Chicago
Tom Bourland
Dowell
Elkville
Lowern Perryman
Wichita
Kens
Colorado
Virgil Tow
Ed Tow
U. S. Army
Germany
Christmas Party Fete By American Auxiliary Post 514
American Auxiliary and Donald Forsyth Post 514 held their annual Christmas party at the Legion Home with entertainment by the Junior Auxiliary. The joint party is set for December 22 with meat and rolls provided and women bringing covered dishes. A children’s party is planned for December 23 from 3 to 5 30 p m, with a guest for each child. Performers included Sue Geilhausen Shirley Gurley and a chorus. Mary West attended as a guest from Southern Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Forsyth
Legion Home
Lucille Williams
Children of Post
Auxiliary
Sue Geilhausen
Shirley Gurley
Sandra Deason
Sharon Cover
Janice Hall
Sharon Horn
Martha Joe Williams
Jenna Kovach
Cathy Spears
Linda Spears
Carla Sue Henson
Linda
Janie Williams
Barbara Temple
Three Bears
Marlene
Joanie Lurie
Helen Fraley
Salvation Army
Carbondale
Marion McGinnis
Margaret Cimossa
Araminta Bigelow
Carthy
Veterans ‘Hospital
Marion
Cobden Girl Shines in Lindenwood College Chorus
Beverly Randall of Cobden, a Lindenwood College senior, sings with the nine voice Lindenwood College Chorus. The group under Wayne Balch performs Christmas programs in the St. Louis area, including a chapel concert on the St. Charles campus and previous appearances at Webster Groves and Second Presbyterian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Randall
Everett E. Randall
Cobden
Lindenwood College Choralaires
St. Louis
Sataoused
St. Charles
Wayne Harwood Balch
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Webster Groves Christian Church
St. Charles Presbyterian Church
Lindenwood
Randall
Fire safety tips before Christmas
Fire prevention experts urge checking home extinguishers before Christmas and keeping them accessible. They warn Christmas trees and wrappings are fire hazards and should be treated as such. In a blaze, call the fire department first rather than attempting to fight it yourself.
Weekend Visits and Social Notes Highlight Elkville Event
The article notes refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Gladys Kopp Mrs. Dora Casleton and Mrs. Emma Shepard during a party and gift exchange. It mentions Mr and Mrs James Jackson of New Athens spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips Jr and family in Elkville. Jackson is Mrs Phillips sister brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Kopp
Dora Casleton
Emma Shepard
James Jackson
New Athens
Robert Phillips Jr
Elkville
Jackson
Zeigler Lodge Elects Officers for 1956
Zeigler Rebekah Lodge elected officers for 1956 with Mrs. Louis Hardin as noble grand and Mrs. Babe Bagwell as vice grand. Other appointees include recording secretary Mrs. Leslie Brower and treasurer Mrs. Juanita Sanders. A Christmas party is set for Dec 20 and a potluck was held at First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge of
Zeigler
Louis Hardin
Noble Grand
Babe Bagwell
Leslie Brower
Mose Maniez
Juanita Sanders
Charles Taylor
Loren Lasley
Joe Terando
Asa Wilson
William Jarvis
Taylor
Noble
First Christian Church
Judy Maniez
Joan Saflorski
Marilyn Swetz
Donnie Wright
Zeigler Baptist Church
Barbara Gail Nemetsky
Bassinet Shower Held in Zeigler for Mrs Bill Mc Kinney
A bassinet shower took place in Zeigler for Mrs. Bill Mc Kinney. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Henry Raymond Marianne Raymond and Mrs. John Alexander of Palo Alto Calif visited Zeigler recently with Mr and Mrs C H Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Bill McKinney
Henry Raymond
Marianne Raymond
John Alexander
Palo Alto
Calif
C. H. Jennings
De Soto Hosts Visiting Air Force Family and Local Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ragsdale of De Soto returned from San Antonio where their son Wayne Crain was commissioned as a U S Air Force lieutenant. Lt Crain will report to Scott Field in January. Fred Wood visited De Soto for 10 days with Elmer Stamm and Sam Wood, who was hospitalized, and with his sister Margaret Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ragsdale
de Soto
San Antonio
Texas
Wayne Crain
U. S. Air Force
Crain
Ragsdales
Scott Field
Fred Wood
Raton
N. M
Elmer Stamm
Sam Wood
Margaret Foster
Double 50th Anniversary Celebrated in West Frankfort
Mr and Mrs Elmer Dorris and Mr and Mrs Roy Boner of West Frankfort marked their 50th wedding anniversaries with a Sunday reception at First Baptist Church West Frankfort. The couples wed in a double ceremony on December 9 1905 at Newt Carrs home. More than 200 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dorris
Roy Boner
West Frankfort
First Baptist Church
Newt Carr
Dorris
Parker Family Christmas Visit in Grand Tower
Mr and Mrs Bill Parker and their son from Long Beach California are in Grand Tower for Christmas leave. Parker a U S Navy member visits parents Clyde Parker and the Qualls while his wife and child stay for an extended visit with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Parker
Long Beach
Calif
Grand Tower
Clyde Parker
Charles Qualls
Parker
U. S. Navy
Smiths Dump TV Set To Restore Family Life
Ruth Millett reports the Smiths removed their television after realizing loud ads and constant programs disrupted meals music and conversation In a bid to reclaim leisure time they say the TV offered little beyond a few good programs and they now value family living more than occasional viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiths
Mrs. Smith
Ungoverned Child Provokes Harsh Parental Remark
A mother sits silently as her young son climbs a sofa and scales a wall trying to peek from a high window. He moves fragile bric-a-brac about the room, prompting the blunt judgment that any mother with such a poorly trained child should keep him at home.
Rodman Family In Murphysboro For Christmas
Mr and Mrs Roy Frank Rodman and daughter Jam o Nixon of Newark New Jersey are in Murphysboro to spend Christmas with relatives at 627 South 20th Street Geend man. The family will return home shortly after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Frank Rodman
Jam O Nixon
N. J
M ‘Boro
Bk. Geendman
S. 20Th St
Centenary Methodist Junior Women Host Exchange Night
The Junior Women's Class of Centenary Methodist Church Murfreesboro holds a 7:30 p.m. gathering at Rett a Jones home. Members bring 50 cent gifts for exchange and fruit or food items for baskets prepared by the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist Church
Mureda
Retta Jones
Schmidt Family Weekend Visit to Murphysboro
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schmidt and family from St Louis spent the weekend in Murphysboro with his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Schmidt of 409 Murphy St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Murphysboro
Clarence Schmidt
Theodore Schmidt
Murphy St
Past Presidents Honor Christmas Dinner at Murph Legion
Twelve past presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary Paul Stout Post 127 Murph attended a Monday Christmas dinner at Evereen's. Afterward they returned to the Legion Home for games and a gift exchange. Prize winners were Effie Hammel and Mary Riseling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Stout
Murph
Evereen’s
Legion
Effie Hammel
Mary Riseling
Birthday party marks Rex Gordon Burke’s fourth year
Mr and Mrs Robert Glenn Burke of Murphysboro hosted a Saturday birthday party for their son Rex Gordon Burke as he turned four. Out of town guest Mrs Norman Waller and son Daryl Lynn Waller attended from Carbondale. Prizes went to Daryl Lynn Waller Dianne Herron Pam Dryer and Terry Ray Eberton. Decorations featured an outer space motif with a starry cake displaying spacemen ships and planets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Glenn Burke
Murphysboro
Rex Gordon
Norman Waller
Daryl Lynn
Carbondale
Daryl Lynn Waller
Dianne Herron
Pam Dryer
Terry Ray Etherton
Murphysboro Circle Hosts Yule Program
Twenty six members and four guests attended the Helping Hand Circle of King's Daughters meeting at Mrs. W. Ray Hagler’s home in Murphysboro. The Rev. and Mrs. Rafael of First Baptist Church spoke on Make Room For God, with poems and two Christmas stories The Keeper of the Inn and The Yule Log read by Mrs. Rafael. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Finke Mrs. E C Etherton Mrs. Rollie Heiple Mrs. Ray Hagler and Mrs. Gail Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
W. Ray Hagler
Dewey St
Murphysboro
H. T. Rafael
First Baptist Church
E. K. Ellis
Emily Heipe
Josef Poirot
H. E. Gear
Rafael E
Rafael
Yule Log
Fred Finke
E. C. Etherton
Rollie Heiple
Ray Hagler
Gail Hines
Schrader couple returns from Chicago weekend visit
Mr and Mrs Allan Schrader of Murphysboro have returned from a weekend visit in Chicago with his brother E W Schrader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Schrader
Murphysboro
Chicago
Brother
E. W. Schrader
Boudet Families Visit Murphysboro Relatives
Mr and Mrs Charles Boudet and family of Salem and Mr and Mrs Navare Boudet and family of Belleville spent the weekend in Murphysboro with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudet
Murphysboro
Charles Boudet
Salem
Navare Boudet
Belleville
Pageants and Tragedies Highlight Flame Safety
Christmas pageants can turn deadly when children wear costumes near candles and lights. Flame resistant materials should be mandatory for any costume or prop used near open flames to prevent burn injuries.
Herrin Junior Club Hosts Christmas Dinner Dance
Forty five members and guests attended a Christmas dinner dance Saturday at West Frankfort Country Club. Decorating committee included Mrs Barbara Cannon Mrs Nancy Henley Mrs Joan Bracy and Mrs Glenda Newlin. Herrin Past Noble Grand Club planned a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Kansas Guest Visits Mother In Herrin
J. R. Henderson returns to Pratt after a brief visit to his mother Mrs. Ida Mar Graves in Herrin. The Missionary Circle of First Baptist Church Herrin met at Mrs. Cecil Gilkey’s home with Mrs. George Robertson and Mrs. Orval Houston aiding. Miss Nancy Jack and Miss Kendra Holder accompanied by Mrs. Adams narrated a Christmas program featuring The Holy City and The Lonely Pine. A Christmas reading by Mrs. John Hutchison capped the program with a Lottie Moon Christmas gift exchange and 22 attendees enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Garrett
First Baptist Church
Herrin
Cecil Gilkey
S. 11Th St
George Robertson
Orval Houston
J. P. Adams
Shepherds
Nancy Jack
Holy City
Kendra Holder Filed
Lonely Pine
Adams
John Hutchison
Lottie Moon
Christmas Gaiety planned by Herrin Woman's Club
Miss Ruth Sullivan and Mrs Liston will present a gram entitled Christmas Gaiety at the annual Christmas meeting of the Art Department. The gathering is Thursday at 7 45 p m in the home of Mrs L H Jamison 417 N 8th St with assistant hostesses Mrs M L Fierke and Mrs Nancy Lowe. Members will exchange gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sullivan
Liston
Art Department
Herrin Woman’s Club
L. H. Jamison
N. 8Th St
M. L. Fierke
Nancy Lowe
Herrin Couple Visits In Cape Girardeau
Herrin residents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Vaughn of 613 South 16th Street visited Cape Girardeau Missouri over the weekend with Mrs. Vaughn’s sister in law Mrs. Lillian Burton and daughter Barbara Kay Bur.
Christmas party and gift exchange set at Cox home
A Christmas party and gift exchange are planned for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Muriel Cox located at 721 E Harrison. Neighbors are invited to attend and join in the holiday cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rin
Muriel Cox
E. Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women of Moose
Aids United Fund
Legion Auxiliary
Zeigler Lodge
Bassinet
Frankfort
Parkers
Ruth Millett
Denier
S. Illinois
Cari
Bondale
Randcraft
McGinnis
E. Jackson
Rodman
Rex Gordon Burke
Murphysboro Circle
Schraders
Noble Grand Club
Kansas
J. R. Henderson
Pratt
Kan
Ida Margraves
S. 16Th St
Mrs. Gilkey
Yale
Rayons
Dotty’s
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