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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

7

Aloffo Family Visiting Herrin During Christmas Season

Sgt. and Mrs. Joseph Aloffo and their sons from Sheppard Air Force Base Texas are visiting Mrs. Carmela Mahan Herrin and Mrs. Pearl Fulton West Frankfort for two weeks. A Christmas party for the Herrin First Aid Guild featured devotions led by Mrs. Evan W., programs by Mabel McCoy, and a gift exchange with 18 members present. The next meeting will be January 26 at Mrs. Waggener’s home with Mrs. Walter Hadfield as assistant hostess.

Joseph Aloffo Joseph Patrick Charles Anthony Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas Carmela Mahan S. 20Th St Herrin Pearl Fulton West Frankfort Woman’s Guild First Ian Church Boyd Agnes Walker Irene Hasen Jaeger Evan W Mabel McCoy Walker Waggener S. 14Th St Walter Hadfield

Christmas party and gifts noted by Herrin groups

Members of the Herrin Home Bureau shared a potluck luncheon and exchanged gifts. Beta Omicron sorority members met at Mrs. Jo M. Walker’s home on December 12 for games, prizes, and a Dutch auction won by Mrs. Jim Collens. The sorority plans a Christmas doll giveaway and a December 29 dance at West Frankfort Country Club.

Herrin Home Bureau Jo M. Walker Beta Omicron Beta Si Phi Herrin Sam Stotlar Arthur Lenzini Bill McVey Walker Val Baggett Horace Cornell Bob Hutchison Bob Minter Elmus Miles Jim Collens West Frankfort Country Club Collens

Banana Treats From A Simple Oven Bake

A playful recipe describes cutting bananas in half lengthwise, dipping them in milk, rolling in coconut, and baking in a shallow pan for about 20 minutes until browned. A quick, warm fruit snack idea.

Illinois State's Attorneys Convention in Chicago

The convention of the Illinois State's Attorneys Association took place in Chicago from December 8 to 10. The Chic ago Motor Club hosted a luncheon entertaining the wives of state's attorneys from across Illinois.

Illinois State’s Attorneys’ Association Chicago Illinois Chicago Motor Club

Herrin Woman's Club Christmas Meeting at Mitchell Home

The Herrin Woman's Club held a Christmas meeting at Mrs. Clyde Mitchell's home with co host Mrs. Harlan Gamble. Members shared Christmas day plans and donations supported Girl Scouts and the Junior Chamber of Commerce to aid Herrin families. A program featured decor items and a gift exchange followed by refreshments for 17 members. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Homer Mitchell's home with co host Mrs. Ronnie Cronin.

Hovvertment of Herrin Woman’s Club Clyde Mitchell Harlan Gamble Lowell Smith Girl Scouts Junior Chamber of Commerce Herrin Gigo Sie Congae Ed Anderson Henry C. Bull W. M. Bennett E. A. Woodcock Harold Crain

Newlyweds in Bloomington Resident Details

On November 29 in Bloomington the newlyweds reside at 213% E Mul. She is observed by Farm Insurance Co. and he works for Wo Hupp Engineering Co. of Bloomington.

Bloomington E. Mul The Farm Insurance Co Em- Wo Hupp Engineering Co

Drippings From Roast Behalf Fry Potatoes

Drippings from roast beef are praised as a flavorful aid for frying potatoes. The note emphasizes tasty results and practical use of pan juices in cooking.

Percy Rebekahs Have Yule Party at First Baptist Percy

The Fidelis class of First Baptist Church Percy hosts a Christmas party day in week with Lily Flynn Marie Fisk and Etta Lester seated. Mrs Marie Herberger Evelyn Brownlee Hat tie Underwood and Anna Mundis provided the event. A quartet of Ansal Willis Jacoby Dora Gant and Evelyn Brownlee offered special music.

Lily Flynn Marie Fisk Etta Lester Percy Marie Herberger Evelyn Brownlee Hattie Underwood Anna Mundis Ansal Willis Jacoby Dora Gant

Mrs Mary Canard Visiting in Tilden

Mrs. Mary Canard of Bakersfield California is visiting in Tilden with her mother Mrs. Eugenia Jones and her sister Ruth The Ruth Class of Tilden Baptist Church elected Fern Blum as president Laura Rody Adleda Eldridge and Dorothy Johnson were elected officers Mrs Emil Lehr and family reported on evangelistic tours at Sunday services in Tilden Methodist Church The Loyal Temperance League of Tilden will hold its Christmas event

Mary Canard Bakersfield Calif Tilden Eugenia Jones Ruth

Yale Party by Zeigler Gleaners Held at Hill Home

A Christmas gathering of 18 Gleaners of Zeigler Baptist Church met Monday night at Mrs. La verne Hills home. Mrs. Henry Raymond led devotionals, roll call prompted Bible verses about Christ’s birth. Mrs. John Skiner organized entertainment and winners received prizes. Gifts were exchanged and a gift was given to Mrs. Huey with attendance noted.

Zeigler Baptist Church Laverne Hill Henry Raymond O. B. Huey Christ John Skiner J. F. Vaughn Pete Nemetsky Nancy Higgerson Mrs. Huey

Johnston City Class Party Held at First Baptist Church

A Christmas party for the Johnston City First Baptist Church Phebean Class took place Monday night. Mrs. Ray Beaver led prayers, with a devotional by Mrs. Everett Beaver. A trio Pamela Powell Carolyn Long Janice Garner sang with Linda McGee on piano. A gift for Miss Ella Brown, the teacher, was presented. Refreshments served to about 25 people by several hostesses.

Johnston City Everett Beaver Pamela Powell Carolyn Long Janice Garner Linda McGee Ella Brown Dorothy Neaville Miss Brown C. R. Walker

Johnston City Couple Wintering in Florida

Mr and Mrs Tony Stefancie of Johnston City are spending the winter in Florida traveling with a house trailer.

Tony Stefancie Johnston City Florida

Be Sure to Add a Dash of Basic to Tomato Sauce

A kitchen tip advises adding a pinch of baking soda to tomato sauce for omelets to mellow acidity and enhance texture. It suggests simmering briefly after the addition to blend flavors.

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Aloffo Womans Guild Mrs. Walker William A. Schuwerk Chester John G. Sete Carbondale Cavanagh Joseph Cavanagh Motor Club Herrin Home Dept Fred Myers Club Anna State Hospital Zephyr South Illinois Carbondale Miss Mitchell of Ralph Reynolds Harry Mitchell Dean Mitchell Herman Reynolds Leroy Tops IN Entertainment Keith Pierce Carbondale, Ill Boren’s Young Modern Shop North Park Avenue Percy Rebekahs Mrs. Mary Canard YALE Zeigler United Presian Church Cecil Powell James Fowler Cecil Leonard Neaville Electric Sunbeam Remington-Ronson i Cannon S&h Green Stamps Varsity Theatre South Courtney Mayflower Moving and North Market St. Marion Sau Stroups Cule Nia Stroup Women’s Apparel and Accessories S. Illinois Stu
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