A A W Fellowship Dinner in Carbondale
The Carbondale branch of the American Association of University Women held its fellowship dinner Tuesday Dec 13 at 6 30 in Hotel Roberts with sixty members present. Decorations by Mrs Frank Klingberg Maude Mayhew D M Morris Alice Rector Evelyn Rieke W D Klinistra Laura Evans and William Lewis featured a Christmas tree stained windows and small snow covered cedar trees. Mrs Elwood Wiley with pianist Mrs J M Marberry sang two Christmas numbers. Mrs Ora Rogers chaired the fellowship drive outlining funds from 1890 500. 1500 new fellowships. a 1927 million dollar goal now over 100 000. Since WWII, 150 women from 18 liberated countries studied in the U S and Reconstruction Aid grants exist. Miss Mae Dorsey led carols to close. guests included Mrs Clyde Brooks Mrs Carl Lindgren Dr Mather Jeannette B Deane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
The
American Association of University Women
Hotel Roberts
Carl Shoaf
Frank Klingberg
Maude Mayhew
D. M. Morris
Alice Rector
Evelyn Rieke
W. D. Klinistra
Laura Evans
William Lewis
Elwood Wiley
J. M. Marberry
Ora Rogers
United States
Mae Dorsey
Clyde Brooks
Carl Lindgren
Mather
Jeanette B. Deane
Marjorie Stull
Roscoe Pulliam
Alva Sitzler
W. A.thalman
J. Z. Drummond
Oliver Beimfohr
Rosemary Chrisman Wed in West Frankfort
Rosemary Paul Chrisman daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie H Paul wed William Wilkas son of Mr and Mrs Jon Wilkas in the ball room of the new Veteran s club in West Frankfort Rev Gail Hines of Nashville officiated Lieut Emil Klym of West Frankfort gave the bride away In a pale blue satin dress with pink lace overskirt pink satin gloves and a pink halo hat She carried a pink rosebud nosegay Dorothy Bowles sister of the bride matron of honor wore nile green satin with yellow rosebuds Clara Ruth Novick wore gold satin with aqua gardenias Gene Temple Jr best man Carbondale and William Novick of St Louis were groomsmen.
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New
Veteran’s Club
West Frankfort
Rosemary Paul Chrisman
Leslie H. Paul
West Sycamore Street
William Wilkas
Jon Wilkas
Gail Hines
Nashville
Emil Klym
Dorothy Bowles
Carbondale
Clara Ruth Novick
St. Louis
Wilkas
Gene Temple, Jr
William Novick
B P W Board Plans Christmas Party Hosts Named
Miss Billie Davis chaired the Carbondale B and P W Club executive board meeting on December 14 with fourteen members present. Plans for the Christmas party at the Christian church on December 20 at 6:30 p.m. include each member inviting a child from grades two to four to receive gifts. Blanche Wilhelm will read "The Littlest Angel." The January meeting place will be announced later.
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Eva Taggart
The
Christian Church
Blanche Wilhelm
La Casa Mania Hosts Annual Christmas Party
La Casa Mania held its annual Christmas party led by Mrs. C. S. Johnson with help from Mrs. J. O. Boyd and Miss Lenna. The event showcased neighborhood camaraderie and festive activities.
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C. S. Johnson
J. O. Boyd
Lenna
Notable names listed in obituary fragment
Mrs. Carl Dick, Miss Lucille Walker, and Miss Barbara Gibbs are named in a partial obituary fragment, indicating personal connections and survivors mentioned alongside the deceased. The brief item lacks context, dates, or locations for fuller reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dick
Lucille Walker
Barbara Gibbs
To Spend Winter in Texas
Mr and Mrs Jeff Stafford left Tuesday morning to spend the winter in Dallas with their son L P Stafford and family. Mr and Mrs Dwight Alexandria and daughters were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Bertus Wooard and family of Energy. Mrs Clyde Smith and Mrs Charles Keen shopped in Herrin Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Quimm Mr and Mrs Cliff Chamness and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rushing of Marion attended the Christmas cantata Tuesday evening at the Baptist Foundation here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Stafford
Dallas
Texas
L. P. Stafford
Bertus Wooard
Family of
Energy
Clyde “Smith
Charles Keen
Herrin
Fred Quimm
Cliff Chamness
Kenneth Rushing
Marion
Baptist Foundation
Mr and Mrs Lionel Barnes Attend Messiah Presentation
Mr and Mrs Lionel Barnes and daughter Charlotte of Energy attended the presentation of the Messiah here Sunday.
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Lionel Barnes
Charlotte
Energy
Messiah
Du Quoin Women Visit Carbondale Tuesday
Mrs. Lem Womack Mrs. Leo Edel and Mrs. H D Heath of Du Quoin spent Tuesday in Carbondale for a social outing and errands, enjoying a day away from home with friends and local stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Womack
Leo Edel
H. D. Heath
du Quoim
Carbondale
Webb Family Visits Relatives in Carbondale
Mr and Mrs Barton Webb and son Mike of R F D 1 spent Monday with her mother Mrs Lee Emery Irene Parrent of Hurst spent the weekend in Carbondale visiting her son and family Mr and Mrs James Parrent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Webb
Mike
Lee Emery
Irene Parrent of
Hurst
Carbondale
James Parrent
Mrs Walker and family visit Zeigler Sunday
Mrs Robert Walker and daughter Betty and Mrs Ola Jones visited in Zeigler Sunday.
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Robert Walker
Betty
Ola Jones
Zeigler
Christmas Open House at Anthony Hall Hosts and Hosts
A Christmas open house sponsored by the university social committee and the wives of deans at St. U. was held in Anthony Hall Wednesday from 2 to 4 30 p m The tea table featured red tapers holly and silver tea services Fruit cake and coffee were served Hostesses included Miss Maxine Vogely chairwoman of the social committee Mrs Henry Rehn Mrs Douglas Lawson Mrs Clark Davis and Mrs Willis Swartz
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University Social Committee
St. U
Anthony Hall
Maxine Vogely
Henry Rehn
Douglas Lawson
Clark Davis
Willis Swartz
Christmas Party at La Casa Maria on ILU Campus
Hamilton hosted the annual Christmas party at La Casa Maria on the ILU campus Wednesday night. Twenty students living at the house attended with games contests and carol singing, followed by refreshments.
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Hamilton
la Casa Maria
L. IL. U
Coming events list for local clubs and classes
Community calendar lists events at Lincoln Junior High auditorium Odd Fellows Hall and several churches with 7:30 p.m. start times. Groups include Cub Scouts Pack 8 First Baptist Church and University Baptist W M S Night Circle T E L Sunday class and Christmas party at homes on Marion Street. Also Card exchanges gift swaps and demonstrations at Carbonale Day Unit Home Bureau Egyptian Garden Club and Past Oracles Club with two o clock gatherings.
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City School
Lincoln Junior High
Rebeka Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
First Baptist Church
Annex
Carter
Marion Street
Carbondale
Home Bureau
Cecil Sheperd
Hugh Watson
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Virgil Schwegman
Elizabeth
Elbert Waller
West Main
Railway Postal Clerks Wives Club
C. E. Bennett
West Jackson
Fellowship Sewing Club Christmas Meeting at Mrs Lorentz home
The Friendship Sewing club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs Nellie Lorentz's New Hill home. A turkey dinner was served. Guests included Mabel Gibbs Virginia Lingle Wanda Crawshaw Grace Hincheeliff Carbondale Bessie Stears Violet Hawk Esta Virgin Ruth Wilmouth Ada Rosser Delores Stearn Verna Hagler Pomona Verna Hardin Opal Hagler Ideise Lollar Lora Grammar Alto Pass Thelma Jennings Balecom Cecil Collister Norton Jennie Savitz Ida Fleming Murphysboro. After dinner they opened secret pal gifts and revealed names.
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Fellowship Sewing Club
Friendship Sewing Club
Nellie Lorentz
New Hill
Mabel Gibbs
Virginia Lingle
Wanda Crawshaw
Grace Hincheeliff
Carbondale
Bessie Stears
Violet Hawk
Esta Virgin
Ruth Wilmouth
Ada Rosser
Delores Stearn
Verna Hagler
Pomona
Verna Hardin
Opal Hagler
Tau Kappa Epsilon Christmas Banquet at Jackson Club
Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity held its annual Christmas banquet at the Jackson Country Club honoring new actives. Trophies were presented for most valuable pledge and high scholastic average. Guests included Dr. Henry Rehn and Dr. J. W. Scott. About 90 attended. Bud Loftus serves as president.
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Tau Kappa Epsilon
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Jackson Country Club
Henry Rehn
J. W. Scott
Bud Loftus
Christmas Dinner Gift Exchange at Christian Church
Illinois hosts a Y B and P W Christmas Dinner event at the Christian church. Participants join a gift exchange and festive meal, reflecting community spirit and holiday generosity.
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Illinois
Christian Church
Women’s Council Group 3 Meets at Mrs McNier’s Home
Group three of the Woman’s Council of the First Christian church met Tuesday afternoon at 419 West Sycamore Street. Mrs. W. G. Cisne reviewed the history of Jews and prophets in the Christmas story. Mrs. Robert Turner presented a Christmas decoration demonstration. Hostesses were Mrs. E. S. Scott.
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Womens Council
Woman's Council of the
First Christian Church
R. W. McNier
West Sycamore Street
W. G. Cisne
Robert Turner
Kings Daughters Hold Annual Christmas Party
The Kings Daughters of the First Christian church met Wednesday evening at 206 West Rim Street with Mrs. C. B. Grady for their annual Christmas party and gift exchange. The group opened with Silent Night and a prayer by Mrs. Robert Koonce. President Mrs. Nellie Ragland presided as thirty members attended. Hostesses included Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Herbert Finley, and Mrs. Florence Swales.
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King’s Daughters
The
First Christian Church
B. Grady
West Rim Street
Robert Koonce
Nellie Ragland
Grady
Herbert Finley
Florence Swales
Local Ladies Centered in Community Meeting Remarks
Five women named Mrs W Walker Mrs Keith Williams Mrs M H Milligan Mrs C R Stevens and Mrs Carl Etherton participate in a community meeting outlining charity efforts and local charity outreach plans. They discuss fundraising projects and volunteer coordination for upcoming events.
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W. Walker
Keith Williams
M. H. Milligan
C.R. Stevens
Carl Eth
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Rosemary Chrisman
B. & P. W. Board
Billie Davis
Bondale B. & P. W. Club
Presidnt
Daisy Meininger
Minnie Pitkin
la Casa Mania
Mr. and
Mrs. Dwight Alexandria
Walker Clothing Store
West Jackson Street
Walkers Clothing Store
University Baptist
Paul Rendleman
East Walnut
Egyptian Garden Club
J. Henry Schroeder
South Thompson
Oracles Club
Nora Wakefield
South
E. S. Scott
Wilson
Cline- Vick
Brown’s Hardware
L. A
Kay
Kings Daughters
Erton
S. Illinois
Carbondale, Ill
Walker
Carbondale Area
Grand Rapids Co
Haffner Marx Clothing
Arrow
Mallory and Stetson
Jarman
Floresneim
Oshkosh B
Gosh
Hart Se
West
Jackson
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