Zeigler Woman's Club Plans Christmas Gift Drive
The Zeigler Woman's Club schedules a December 19 Christmas social where members will forgo gifts and donate food and clothing to needy Zeigler families. The meeting featured student memories of Stephen Foster, a choir highlight, and remarks on home safety.
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Zeigler Woman’s Club
Zeigler
Stephen Foster
Marilyn Holland
Lonnie McPherson
Janie Frazier
Donald Sczyncczak
Gene Barnett
Jerry Crawford
C. H. Jennings
Leland Grizzell
Harry Goddard
Zeigler Delta Theta Tau Hosts Christmas Party
Members of Eta Tau chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority in Zeigler held their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Cecil Spain’s home. Co hosts were Mrs. Hila Harris Mrs. Dwight Harris and Mrs. James Proctor. A turkey dinner was served at 8 o’clock with a white Christmas tree and Santa Claus delivering gifts.
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Eta Tau Chapter
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Zeigler
Cecil Spain
Hila Harris
Dwight ‘Harris
James Proctor
Spain
Santa Claus
Birthday Party and Local Club Meetings in Pinckneyville
Mrs. Hubert Erwin of Pinckneyville hosted Jo Ellen Erwin’s fourth birthday with games and prizes won by Sue Jones and Nable Wayne Harrison. DAR met in Pinckneyville at Ina Brown’s home with Lois Snider Ailes assisting. next meeting January 8 at Mrs. Richard Ross’s in Du Quoin. Philathea class from First Baptist hosted a turkey dinner at Mrs. Richard Roach’s. devotionals by Mrs. Carl Beck. president Mrs. John Willingham led business. Daughters of Ruth gathered at Mrs. Ralph Dunn’s home for December with dinner, business, devotionals, and gift exchange. Electa Class of Evangelical church also held a turkey din.
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Hubert Erwin
Pinckneyville
Jo Ellen
Sue Jones
Nable Wayne Harrison
du Quoin
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ina Brown
Lois Snider Ailes
Richard Ross
First Baptist Church of
Richard Roach
Carl Beck
John Willingham
Daughters of Ruth
Ralph Dunn
Electa
The
Evangelical Church
Baptist Ladies Meet and Community Christmas Events
The Johnston City Baptist Ladies held a Christmas party at Washington Baptist Church with 10 members, 6 PM refreshments, a devotional from Hurlburt and prayers. Other items note a Johnston City Woman's Club Christmas meeting on Dec 20 and St. Ann's Altar Sodality Christmas party on Dec 19 with hostesses named. Royal Neighbors move their party to Dec 18 with a gift exchange.
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Zeigler
Ruth Cox
Sue McGreavy
Janetta Dehnbostel
Marilyn Fox
Johnston City
Bill Barrass
Nola Stefan
Sophia Stefan
Anna Pasquino
St. Ann’s Altar Sodality
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Chester Sewing Club Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange
Mrs. Kenneth Pautler of Chester hosted a sewing club gathering at her home Thursday afternoon. Seven members attended a Christmas party and gift exchange.
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Kenneth Pautler
Chester
Mrs Wayne Baughman Hosts Ches ter Pinochle Club Christmas
Mrs Wayne Baughman of Ches ter entertained her pinochle club at her home with a Christmas party Wednesday night. A gift exchange was held by the seven members who were present.
Carterville B P W Club Holds Christmas Dinner and Party
Carterville B P W Club hosted its annual Christmas party at the Waldron hotel with a turkey dinner served by Mrs. Kate Waldron. President Gladys Smith opened a brief meeting amid plans for a charity train giveaway on December 20.
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Carterville
Lena Martin
Mabel Craig
Ina Tomm
Eloise Briggeman
Bulletin
Norma Heien
Maud Hampton
Lina McCabe
Irene Hannon
Gertrude Weller
J. Wes Gentry
Befana
Cavan
Scoby
Reba Ridley
Pert Kenrick
J. W. Hayton
Hayton Theater
Oes
Carterville Order of the Eastern Star
Helen Hadfield
Herrin
Lauder
Helen
Hurst Lions Banquet and Pinochle Club Gatherings
The Hurst Lions hosted a turkey banquet Monday with 45 guests including wives and friends. Activities included games, group singing and gift distribution. Mrs. Robert Young’s home hosted the Hurst Pinochle Club for a chili supper and card games with prizes won by several members, followed by Christmas gift exchanges and TV viewing.
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Hurst Lions
HURST
Wedding Plans for Martha Scheffler and Gary Kelley
Miss Martha Scheffler of Anna and Gary Kelley prepare to wed December 26 at 7 p m in the First Christian Church of Anna. Reverend Francis Scheffler will officiate with a double ring ceremony. Maid of Honor is Barbara Ann Ligon and bridesmaids are Margaret Ann Keller and Faye Haire. Flower girl is Alice Joiner. Best man is Pfc Louis Kelley with attendants Gene Baker and Burl Boyd. Reverend Scheffler Sr. and Jr. plan the open wedding and church reception.
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Martha Scheffler
Anna
Francis Scheffler
Scheffler
Gary Kelley
Louie Kelley
Jonesboro
First Christian Church of
Barbara Ann Ligon
Margaret Ann Keller
Faye Haire
Alice Joiner
Pfc
Louis Kelley
Rapid City
S. D
Gene Baker
Burl Boyd
Reverend Scheffler
Francis Scheffler, Jr
Anna Auxiliary To Participate In Gift Shops
The Anna unit of the American Legion Auxiliary plans to distribute gift baskets to veterans families through Christmas Gift Shops in eleven Illinois hospitals. Volunteers will shop wrap and deliver gifts and participate in Gifts for Yanks Who Gave programs. The unit also remembers orphans of veterans with gifts and oversees a Christmas dinner for Anna state hospital veterans. Estel Matthies presides. Mrs P M West leads rehabilitation efforts.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Townsend F. Dodd
Anna
P. M. West
Unit
Ilinois
American Legion
James Wahl
Zella Davis
Anna State Hospital
Estel Matthies
Carterville Sewing Club Holds Christmas Party
The Carterville Sewing Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Carl Peterson's home for its Christmas party. Six members attended. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Carterville
Chester Man Subs at Steeleville Plant
D. R. Gillilan a department foreman at the Chester International Shoe company plant acts as superintendent of the Steeleville plant while J. W. Nicholson is absent.
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Chester Man
Steeleville
D. R. Gillilan
Chester International Shoe Company
J. W. Nicholson
Termite Damage Leaves Venezuela Floors as Clay Tiles
Termite infestation has devastated homes in Venezuela with clay tile floors becoming the norm as structural damage forces residents to adapt. Officials warn the scale of destruction may affect housing conditions and public health in affected regions.
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Venezuela
Truman proclaims national emergency and defense mobilization
President Truman unveils an emergency mobilization plan placing Charles E. Wilson in charge of defense production and economic stabilization. He aims to boost aircraft output to 18 000 24 000 yearly and to quadruple combat vehicles and electronic gear, backed by a 17.809 billion dollar military fund and requests for more funding. Congress generally backs the measures despite calls for stronger price and wage controls and continued warnings about Communist aggression in Korea.
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General Electric
Charles E. Wilson
Office of Defense Mobilization
Wilson
United States
Truman
House
Senate
Congress
Korea
Dean Acheson
Pinckneyville Hospital District Wins In Local Vote
A measure to create a Community Hospital district in Pinckneyville passed 1078 to 782 overall. Precincts 1 and 4 supported it with 999 to 377 and 58 to 48, while Precincts 2 and 3 voted strongly against at 202 to 17 and 145 to 19. The district will be funded by 75 cents per 1000 assessed value. Pinckneyville will rely on neighboring towns for hospital services.
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Pinckneyville
Cutler
Swanwick
Ground Prairie Precinct
Cease Fire Talks Reported Stalled in Korea Crisis
The U N Korean cease fire committee contacted Chinese Communist representatives by telephone amid signs negotiations to halt Korea fighting were rough. Ambassador Wun Hsiu chuan held a news conference after a 75 minute meeting with Secretary General Trygve Lie as the committee spoke with Wu. No meetings were scheduled at Lake Success with focus on Korea.
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Wun Hsiu-chuan
Peiping
Security Council
U. N
Trygve Lie
Lie
Lake Success
Korea
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Zeigler Woman's Club
Zeigler Sorority
Hastmas Party
DAR
Ruth
Helleny
Mlinois
Paul Steele
Campbell Hill
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Steele
Edward Goetting
Willisville
Mr. Steele
Ralph Steele
James Church of
Prairie Street
J. C. Kirk
Baptist Ladies
Johnston
the Ladies’ Bible Class of
Washington Baptist Church
Ora Hendrickson
Hurlburt
Minnie Williams
Frank G. Tebow
Johnston City Woman’s Club
Anna Niderstross
Joanna Abba
Kate Elko
Mat Paden
John Galli
Barbara Jansco
Mrs. Enoc Bell
Enoc Bell of
Benton
Jim Bell
Monroe Avenue
Mrs. Bell
Chester Resident Entertains Club
Mrs. Baughman
Nebraska Apron CO
Valier, Illinois
Carterville B. P. W
Hurst Lions “Tave Banquet
Herrin, Illinois
Anna Club
First Presbyterian Church of
Anna Jonesboro Community High School
Roger Spear
Bill Abernathy
Russell D. Rendleman
Union County Superintendent of Schools
Rendleman
Earl Lingle
Charlotte Ann Mattheis
Carterville Sewing Club
Pinckneyville Hospital
Tex
Milken Bony
R. J. Brunner CO
Illinois
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