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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
6
A brief note links the first feature motion picture The Squaw Man with modern media figures. Denny now manufactures model airplanes Mae Murray works as a television actress and Bushman acts in radio.
The Fidelis class of the First Baptist church of Anna held a Christmas dinner and party Monday night with holly centerpieces red candles and festive lighting. Agnes Cash chaired the program featuring Lor ene Lanier on solo with accompanist Mrs. Robert Lanier, a trio of Mrs. Dellis Buzbee Eloise Davis and Golda Howell, The Christmas Story by Lula Lingle a reading The Unexpected Guest by Verna Keller and Lottie Moon biography by Mrs. C Earl Hughes. Gifts exchanged including a poinsettia centerpiece and tall red tapers. Mr Dezzutti received a gift from his employer. After dinner the group danced and enjoyed further entertainment.
The annual Christmas dinner and party for employees of Rechter's store in Anna was held Monday night at the Mai-Lon Cafe one mile north. James Dezzutti, manager, hosted with 23 employees and guests present. Each lady received a chrysanthemum corsage as a compliment from the manager. The dinner tables were attractively arranged.
Ivan Greer aged 32 was found shot to death in his Norris City residence yesterday. White County Coroner Herman Kittinger stated he had been ill and depressed prior to his death.
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