Pork prices soar as war-era fears return in Southern Illinois
Pork prices climb to 69 cents to 1.09 per pound amid a 17 percent drop in hog production from the five-year average. Retailers and wholesalers report tight supplies, yet few homemakers hoard meat as buyers seek cheaper options like chicken, cheese, eggs, or beans.
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Helen Coombs
Illinois
Federal Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Carbondale
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Turkey
District board names nominating chair for Illinois Federation
Mrs. L. Dean Bartle of Pinckneyville was named chairman of the nominating committee for the 25th District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs. Eight county presidents will serve on the committee. The board also voted to endorse Mrs. Robert Lee Smith of Ches.
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L. Dean Bartle
Pinckneyville
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Carbondale
Robert Lee Smith
Ches
Christmas Luncheon Showcases Tree of Sin and Tree of Salvation
The Chester Woman's Club displayed two trees at the 25th district Christmas luncheon of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs one named Tree of Sin with 33 apples and the Tree of Salvation with 33 roses and 33 lights. District president M A Ivanuck presented awards to clubs aiding crippled children and raising funds, while Mildred Holland announced camperships to Little Grassy Lake for disabled youth. The program included a noon luncheon, narration by Mrs. Robert Smith and music by Mrs. Rudolph Kloth and Suzanne Ivanuck, with table decorations by Pinckneyville.
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Chester Woman’s Club
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Tree of Sin
Tree of Salvation
Ter
M.A. Ivanuck
Steeleville
Mildred Holland
Easter Seal Society
Little Grassy Lake
Southern Illinois University
Ivanuck
District Treasury
Williamson County
Robert Smith
Rudolph Kloth
Suzanne Ivanuck
Pinckneyville Club
Gals Narrate Hen Party Classroom College Comeback
Nancy Abazoris recounts a wife’s college return in her husband’s class. She aimed for an A but earned a B after a playful dynamic and home study insights forced her to abandon studies. If she tries again, she notes the teacher may not be her husband.
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Nancy Abazoris
Miss Griffith Engaged to Kendall Glodo
Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Griffith of Grand Tower announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Kendall Glodo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glodo of Grand Tower. Both graduates of Shawnee High School.
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Arlie Griffith
Grand Tower
Sue
Kendall Glodo
Frank Glodo
Miss Griffith
Glodo
Shawnee High School
Social calendar for Murphysboro events this week
On Thursday at 6 30 p m the Helping Hand Class at Centenary Methodist Church hosts a Christmas party and 50 cent gift exchange in the church basement. On Friday at 6 p m Esther Rebekah Lodge 175 offers a Christmas and birthday dinner with a 25 cent gift exchange in the Sallie Logan Public Library community rooms.
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Murphysboro
Centenary Methodist Church
Esther Rebekah Lodge
Sallie Logan Public Library
Cuban Regime Buys Christmas Goods
A brief item notes the Cuban regime purchasing Christmas goods with the value of one peso equaling one dollar, indicating an exchange rate claim. The report frames the purchase as a government action and highlights currency parity.
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Spain
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Sidney Kirsch
Jackson County
Adolph Lenzini
du Quoin
J. Curtis Taylor
Mounds
Gals
Sue Griffith
Ross
Princess Gardner
Mai-Bolle
Havana
McCann’s Market
Murphyshore
Boston Butt
Wieners
Reelfoot
Hunter
Mae
Philadelphia
APPLE
del Monte
del Monte Tomato
Brach
New Era
Swift
White Swan
Bakers Angel
McCann‘s
McCannburger
Fox
Zwick’s Ladies’ Store
Herrin
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