Formal Dinner Delights Delta Chapter Members in Carbondale
Delta chapter members hosted a 6 p.m. formal dinner at First Methodist Church Carbondale on December 7. SIU English professor Robert Dunn Faner read his Christmas poem collection A Sheaf of Poems For Christmas. May Sarton poems Nativity and The Tree were featured. Alpha Kappa ensemble performed with Irene Watson Maurine Baker Betty Boatright Belle Longbons Pauline Morrison Geneva Elder Vernon Irene Brock. A Trio sang Christmas songs with autoharp accompaniment. Aston Wolfe presided as chapter president. Ruby Ker spoke briefly. Madelyn Treece and Carbondale Alpha Kappa members organized decorations and arrangements.
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Delta A Amma
Educati Society
LA Pe
Delta Chapter
First Methodist Church
Carbondale
Robert Dunn Faner
Southern Illinois University
Piero Della Francesca
May Sarton
SIU
Alpha Kappa’s
Irene Watson
Carterville
Maurine Baker
Betty Boatright
Belle Longbons
Pauline Morrison
Marion
Geneva Elder
Vernon
Irene Brock
du Quoin
Miss Longbons
Miss Watson
Miss Boatright
Aston Wolfe
West Frankfort
Alpha Kappa Chapter
Ruby Kerof Carbondale
Beta Delta
Madelyn Treece
Royalton OES Installs New Matron and Officers
Mrs. Gertrude Fairley installed as worthy matron of Mary Royal chapter 833, Order of Eastern Star, in Royalton. Installing officers named including Ruth McDowell and Linda Chitty. bouquet presented by Toni Kay Fairley. ceremony held December 7 at the Royalton Masonic Temple with past matron Ollie Thompson as mistress of ceremonies.
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Gertrude Fairley
Mary Royal Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Royalton
Royalton Masonic Temple
Henry Rodenberg
Lucille Karr
Virgil Karr
Roberta McElroy
Pearl Houston
Irene Schirmer
Opal Fox
Lorraine Duchene
Ruth McDowell
Linda Chitty
Ast
Gladys Spiller
Jerry Savka
Betty Harmon
Shirley Fairley
Worthy
Jerry McDowell
Medra
Michelli
Dianna
Sharon McElroy
Mapron
Toni Kay Fairley
Ollie Thompson
Stella Bennett
Steeleville Club Christmas Dinner Highlights
The Past Matrons Club of Steeleville Order of Eastern Star held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Myrtle Numbower's home with co hostess Mrs. Thelma Thompson. Decorations featured red candles and a white poinsettia centerpiece. Corsages sat at each place setting. The January meeting will be at Maurine Rosendohl's home.
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Steeleville
Order of Eastern Star
Myrtle Numbower
Thelma Thompson
Maurine Rosendohl
Carbondale OES Installs Officers in December Ceremony
Mrs Helen Troutt was installed worthy matron and Everett V Miller Jr worthy patron of Carbondale chapter OES in Masonica December 7. Officers named include Alma Hall Charles Hall Edna Kirby Eva Atwood Lorena Williams Mildred Jones Merlene Brewer Daisy Benton Edith Farmer Reon Gurley Aleen Casteel Virginia Meyer Wilma Cannon Alberta Futrell Margaret Karr Wayne Williams Jess Atwood. past grand matron Ruth K Throgmorton assisted with Hazel Roope Clara Eriksen Lula Jones La Melia Hall and others. The ceremony opened with candle lighting by Billy Troutt and Janice Hall. retiring officers Ruby and Homer Cutler attended. The Rainbow Girls sang, flowers presented by Lloyd Troutt, and benediction by Rev H G Hurley. Refreshments followed. Ruth Harris is instructress.
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Helen Troutt
Everett V. Miller Jr
Carbondale
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonica
Alma Hall
Charles Hall
Edna Kirby
Eva Atwood
Lorena Williams
Mildred Jones
Merlene Brewer
Daisy Benton
Edith Farmer
Reon Gurley Ruth
Aleen Casteel
Esther
Virginia Meyer
Martha
Wilma Cannon
Wilma Cannon Electa
Alberta Futrell Warder
Margaret Karr
Sentinel
Wayne Williams
Jess Atwood
Ruth K. Throgmorton
Order of Eastern Star of Illinois
Hazel Roope
Clara L. Eriksen
Electra
Ruth
Murphysboro
Lula Jones
La‘Mel
Billy Troutt
Janice Hall
Ruby
Homer Cutler
Jesse Atwood
Order of Rainbow
Lloyd Toutt
Nancy Elston
Ruby Cutler
Victor Elston
Alfred Presley
Floyd Baker
Lillian Bakler
Lucille Philbrick
H. G. Hurley
First Methodist Church
Southern Illinois
Almira Presley
Ruth R. Harris
Legion Groups Treat Children at Southern Illinois Center
American Legion Auxiliaries from Hurst Herrin Carbondale Zeigler and Carterville visited Benton to host a party for 18 children at the Southern Illinois Children's Center at Bush. Gifts and treats were given. John Lee Marlow Herrin Eagle Scout shared Jamboree slides. Homer Farmer showed Center films. Benton unit served refreshments.
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Hurst
Herrin
Carbondale
Zeigler
Carterville
American Legion
Benton Auxiliary
Southern Illinois Children’s Center
Bush
John Lee Marlow
England
Homer Farmer
Benton
Moose Women Plan Christmas Projects at Moose Home
Moose Women of Carbondale chapter 1214 completed plans for Christmas projects at a Wednesday Moose Home meeting. Senior Regent Francis Freeman presided as Helen Morris reported on the toys for needy children drive and Doris Allen outlined treats and gloves for needy kids. New members Reon Dillinger and Iva Cheatham were welcomed. next meeting will invite gifts for each member's mystery pal or a 1 gift if none.
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Women of the Moose
Carbondale
Moose Home
Francis Freeman
Helen Morris
Doris Allen
Reon Dillinger
Iva Cheatham
Social Service
Lorene Thornton
Zoe Phemister
Mary Ruth Webb
Helen Turner
June Warren
Ella Fliger
Roberta McKinney
Alene
Louise Johnson
Cooking with Caraway and Dill in Creamed Onions and Cheeses
A note on flavor ideas using caraway seed in creamed onions and crushed dill seed in cheese dishes. Both herbs add warm, aromatic notes that complement rich textures and provide subtle contrast to dairy sauces.
YMS Club Meets in Murphysboro
Mrs Bill Stewart hosted the Young Mothers Social Club in Murphysboro with all members present. Members turned in 160 Christmas place mats for the Red Cross and planned a December 14 Christmas party with gift exchange and baskets for a needy family.
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Bill Stewart
Young Mothers Social Club
Murphysboro
Red Cross
Robert Tucker
Carbondale
Carl Ferrell
Maurice Betts
Charles Naegele
Don Hagler
Carico St
Mulled Cider Recipe for Winter Servings
A cozy winter drink recipe for mulled cider using lemons, orange juice, apple juice, tea, and spices. Boil water with lemon peel and tea, add spices and sugar or sweetener, steep, strain, then mix with juices. Serve hot for about 12 servings.
Home Bureau Trains Leaders in Marion Library
Home Bureau leaders training school met at the Marion Carnegie Library on Tuesday with Mrs. Dorothy McIvor of the University of Illinois presenting. She outlined menu planning factors for homemakers, demonstrated an easy company dinner menu including honey pork chops and ambrosia, and 16 unit representatives attended from Marion and surrounding units.
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Home Bureau
Marion Carnegie Library
Dorothy McIvor
University of Illinois
T. J. Shannon
Herrin
Orew Drew
Homemakers
Carl Kimmel
Fannie Brooks
R. R. Moore
Athol Maze
Lone Oak
Wayne Harris
Clyde Young
South Marion
Lloyd Allen
E. A. Fosse
West Marion
R. P. Kelley
Roy Corder
Crab Orchard
Donald Rainey
John L. Smith
Friendship
Fred Fosse
Cotton knits top winter fashion for youth crowds
Cotton knit dresses and sweaters dominate this winter fashion scene. The style proves especially popular among the younger crowd, with מגוון outfits seen widely.
Miss Stokes Engaged to Isaac Sullivan
Miss Floyum Stokes, niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jones of Anna, engaged to Isaac Sullivan son of Mrs. Dan Sullivan of Anna. Stokes is a 1957 Anna-Jonesboro graduate now at International Shoe Co. in Anna. Sullivan works on the river boat M. V. Tampico with Apple Towing Co. in Stillwater Minnesota. Wedding plans are not set.
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E. R. Jones
Anna
Miss Floyum
Isaac Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
Miss Stokes
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School
International Shoe Company
Sullivan
M. V. Tampico
Apple Towing Co
Stillwater
Minn
Junior Guild Yule Party At Murphysboro Church
Members of the Junior Guild of First Methodist Church Murphysboro held the annual Christmas dinner Thursday at the home of Mrs. Bob Cochran. Devotions were led by Mrs. Elmer Ether ton. Members brought gifts for children at Mt. Vernon Methodist Home. Fifteen members and two guests attended, including Mrs. Bob McCormack and Mrs. Marvin Engelhart of Wolf Lake.
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First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Bob Cochran
Elmer Etherton
Mt. Vernon Methodist Home
Bob McCormack
Marvin Engelhart
Wolf Lake
Wool Jersey Tops Spark Winter Fashion Display
Wool jersey leads winter fashion with versatile pieces seen in business wear and social events. The fabric appears in cocktail and dinner outfits as well as comfortable bedroom coats in various colors.
Teen-Age Boy Traits Predict A Good Husband
The piece argues mothers can gauge future husbands by how teens handle telephone plans, house duties, reliability, manners, appreciation, courtesy, responsibilities, summer work, and care for younger siblings. It warns against rude phone monopolizing in friends' homes.
Mrs Slade Weds Ira Preston In Valier Ceremony
Mrs Pearl Slade of Valier married Ira Preston of Du Quoin at 4 p.m. December 8 in her home. She is the daughter of the late William and Mrs Ramsey of Sunfield. Attendants were Henry Koelling of Centralia. The Rev Ralph Allman officiated at Valier Baptist Church. A wedding supper followed for family and guests before the couple went to their Valier home.
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Pearl Slade
Valier
Ira Preston
du Quoin
William Ramsey
Sunfield
Henry Koelling
Centralia
Ralph Allman
Valier Baptist Church
Howard Sammons
Orville Brown
Homer Roberts
Tamaroa
Preston
Buckles Unit Names Officers After Christmas Luncheon
The Buckles Home Extension Unit elected and installed officers after a Christmas buffet at Mrs. Wayne Bowens home in Murphysboro. New officers include Chairman Mrs. Rollin Blythe and Vice Chair Mrs. C. A. Jackson. The group planned a patient Christmas party at Anna State Hospital and held a mystery gift exchange among 20 members and five guests.
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Buckles Home Bureau
Wayne Bowen
Rt. 2
Murphysboro
Raymond Dillinger
Carbondale
Rollin Blythe
C. A. Jackson
Ben Chamness
Charles Rich
J. C. Dillinger
Kenneth Lingle
Harold Crane Crafts
Arlie Kelley
Anna State Hospital
Hospital Auxiliary To Meet Monday At St Andrew's
St Andrew's Hospital Auxiliary holds its winter quarterly general meeting Monday at 2 p m in the St Andrew's School lunch room. Auxiliary president Mrs Paul Lamendola will lead a brief business session followed by Christmas carols led by Mrs Joe Deason. Coffee and Christmas breads from many lands will be served by a committee including Mrs William Borgsmiller Mrs Norman McRoy and Mrs A R Esposito.
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St. Andrew’s Hospital
St. Andrew's
Paul Lamendola
Joe Deason
William Borgsmiller
Norman McRoy
A. R. Esposito
Marion Club Hosts Christmas Party At Price Home
The Marion Junior Woman's Club held its annual Christmas party on December 6 at Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Price home at 419 Sherry Road. A turkey dinner and gift exchange followed by games. Hostesses were Mrs. Maurice Duvall Mrs. William Drakle Mrs. Ben Gibbons Mrs. Leon Issler Mrs. June Killpack and Mrs. Price.
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Marion Junior Woman's Club
Herbert Price
Sherry Road
Maurice Duvall
William Drakle
Ben Gibbons
Leon Issler
June Killpack
Price
Lakeland PTA Christmas Party Features SIU Speaker
Carbondale Lakeland School Parent-Teacher Association members met December 5 in the school for its annual Christmas party. Paul Hunsinger of Southern Illinois University speech department presented "What tree to the Christmas Star." The group sang carols and served refreshments.
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Carbondale Lakeland
Paul Hunsinger
Southern Illinois University
Eagles Auxiliary Plans Yule Supper
The Herrin Eagles Auxiliary will host its annual Christmas supper at 7 p m Tuesday in Eagles Hall. Each member should bring a covered dish and a gift for the exchange.
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Eagles
Herrin Eagles
Eagles Hall
Loyal Bereans Have Christmas Program
A Christmas play directed by Helen Carruthers was staged by the Loyal Berean Class of First Christian Church in Murphysboro during its December meeting. The program included a Christmas Story reading by Dolly Williams and a gift exchange. Gifts were given to the Rev. and Mrs. A J Collins and to Mrs. Elsie Morgan and Mrs. Inez Weil. A potluck supper fed 29 members and five guests. Hostesses were Julia Wood Thelma Payne Ruth Austin Dolly Williams Fern Grammer and Juanita Chancey.
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Helen Carruthers
Dolly Williams
A. J. Collins
Elsie Morgan
Inez Weil
Julia Wood
Thelma Payne
Ruth Austin
Fern Grammer
Juanita Chancey
Christopher BPW Christmas Party Held at Rebekah Hall
The Christopher Business and Professional Woman's Club held a Christmas party and banquet at Rebekah Hall Wednesday night. Fifty five members were served a turkey dinner by the Rebekahs. Activities included games, carols, a modern reading of a Christmas Carol by Mrs. Joe Davison, a door prize to Mrs. Fred Cooper, and gift exchanges.
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Christopher Business and Professional Woman's Club
Rebekah Hall
Christopher
Rebekahs
Dicken
Joe Davison
Fred Cooper
Bias Dress Pattern Promotion and Ordering Details
Sewing pattern ad describes a bias drape dress with figure control suited to chiffon crepe wool and blends. It lists sizes bust waist hips, yardage for size 12, pattern 1329, price one dollar, and booklet No. 14 two prices for Ceil Chapman label and air mail, with mailing address in New York and handling charges.
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Ceil Chapman
Cei! Chapman
U.U.A
Southern Illinois
G.P.O
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Royalton Oes
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W. E. Crouch
Her- Tin
Steeleville Club
Carbondale Oes
Everett V
Tron
OES
Legion
YMS Club
Leaders Training School
Miss Floy Stokes
Junior Guild
Ruth Millett
Mrs. Slade
Buckles
Hospital Auxiliary
Marion Club
Lakeland Pta
Joe Vickery
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Janet Hornbostel
Sig Hornbostel
Don Vickery
Bagg
St. Louis
Leonard
Loyal Bereans
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Gil Chapman
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