Busy women named for Outstanding Young Women of America
Biographical sketches feature Mrs. Lee Roy Brandon of Herrin Mrs. Ernest LeQuatte of Herrin and Mrs. Bud D Cross of Carterville in the 1967 edition The book profiles 6000 outstanding young women ages 21 to 35 for civic religious professional and political contributions The report notes their community work with youth nursing church and education and lists their home towns and occupations
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Lee Roy’ Brandon
Ernest LeQuatte
Herrin
Bud D. Cross
Carterville
America
Brandon
Shagbark Girl Scout Association
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Chamber of Commerce
S. 6Th St
Jean Redmond
Jeanette
le Quatte
Southern Ilinois University Technical and
Anna
Newcomers
Herrin First Presbyterian Church
Southern Illinois Mental Health Association
Williamson County
Walgreen
SIU
Lake Shore
Cross
Illinois Education Association
Tri - C United Fund Board of Directors
Grand Avenue
Illinois
Alton
American Association of University Women
Human Relations Commission
Carbondale LDS conference outlines church growth plan
The South Illinois District will hold a weekend conference in Carbondale Chapel with leadership meetings, sessions, and a Christmas cantata. A three year building project adds 8,000 square feet at $30 per square foot, funded 60 percent by church headquarters and 40 percent by local donations. goal 43 000 local raise, with annual targets and fundraising by branches including the Relief Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Illinois
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Carbondale Chapel
Lewis Lane
Priesthood
Relief Society
Carbondale Choir
John W. Peterson
Dale Millis
Connie Green
Jo Ellen Tamen
Joann Rauback
Robert Day
Darnell Riggs
Stephen Nielsen
Carbondale
Salt Lake City
Charm course teaches teen girls poise and civic skills
A grooming and charm course offered by a large company in 113 schools across 70 cities costs 15 dollars and centers on self awareness, grace, fashion, and personality. It includes six weeks of instruction, a manual and cosmetic kit, with stories of nuns and a blind student illustrating the program’s reach and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia King
NEA
Webster
Waukegan
State School For the Blind
Austin
Tex
Lions Club
Teen Reworks Hair Style to Survive Scrimmage Look
A quirky teenager abandons traditional hair gear choosing orange juice tins as improvised rollers. Her bold scrimmage appearance evokes a lineman’s rugged look, yet newspapers sense a hopeful, evolving style.
Candy Making Hints for Holiday Treats
Demaris Berry shares practical candy making tips for Christmas season homemakers. Use a thermometer to 350 F, choose lighter brown sugar for delicate flavor, stir when using milk with brown sugar or molasses, cool before beating, wipe crystals from pan edges, and add corn syrup to reduce graininess. Crystallization timing varies with ingredients and sugar type.
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Demaris Berry
Sunday events in Herrin Legion and Daughters group
At 12 30 p m in Herrin World War I Bar racks 941 and auxiliary meet and potluck dinner at the American Legion home. At 6 p m the Daughters of Mary hold a Christmas party at St Marys gym with activities to learn storytelling as a social skill and community link.
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Herrin
American Legion Home
Daughters of Mary
St. Mary’s Gymnasium
Echo I’s Skin Wrinkled by Solar Winds and Meteoroids
Occasional battering by solar winds and micrometeorites has left Echo I with a wrinkled, prune-like surface appearance. The craft shows signs of minor wear but remains operational.
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Echo I
Aconcagua Reaches Highest Western Hemisphere Point
Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua rises to 22 834 feet, claiming the highest point in the Western Hemisphere. Researchers note the peak's global prominence and geodetic significance for mapping and climate studies.
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Argentina
Mt. Aconcagua
Oldest resident Augusta Goetz observes 94th birthday
Mrs. Augusta Goetz, Grand Tower's oldest resident, celebrated her 94th birthday with a family dinner at Hales Boarding House in Grand Tower on December 8. Attendees included children Harry Goetz Murphysboro Rob Roy Goetz Grand Tower Mrs. Howard Hines and Mrs. Ralph Becker plus spouses and grandchild Phyllis Becker. Two sisters Mrs. Albert Rehder and Mrs. Homer Sanford also attended along with other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Goetz
Grand Tower
Goetz
Hales
Harry Goetz
Murphysboro
Rob Roy Goetz
Howard Hines
Ralph Becker
St. Louis
Phyllis Becker
Albert Rehder
Homer Sanford
Nora Derassett
Edith Burke
Ruth Howe
Janie
Goets
Newcomers Plan Christmas Meeting for Herrin Club
Herrin Newcomers club schedules a Christmas meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in Meadowdale Community Center. The Sweet Adelines will sing carols with members joining in. The program features skits games and a gift exchange led by Mrs Tom Keodane. Members should bring finger foods. coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Newcomers Club
Meadowdale Community Center
Tom Keodane
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Ibadan
Nigeria
United States
Mrs. Brandon
Mrs. Cross
Mrs. le Quatte
Carbondale Church
Home Testing Institute
National Family Opinion Inc
New Jersey
Jeweter
Longines
Gals
Weller
Mardale
Cripps
Ras
Philco
Cripps TV
South Park Ave
Post Office
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