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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
6
Jackson County Homemaker's Extension offers tested candy recipes for gift giving and entertaining. Old English Toffee, fudge coated dates, uncooked fruit candy, and fondant notes with temperatures, stages, and safety tips from Mrs. Pearl Janssen.
The Herrin area hosts multiple Christmas activities as hospital auxiliary, historical society and various clubs meet. St Joseph Memorial Hospital Auxiliary plans a 7:30 p m meeting with program by Mrs Glenn Ozburn and the Angel and Junior Choirs. Randolph County Historical Society meets Thursday at Buena Vista Bank with E R Schweizer in charge.
The Daughters honor Mrs. Joseph Savio of Herrin with recognition for her service to the community. Friends and local organizations attend the ceremony, praising her charitable work, leadership, and sustained dedication. The event highlights Herrin civic involvement and Mrs. Savio’s longstanding contributions.
New science reports a healing substance Bio Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories or ointment to shrink hemorrhoids stop itching and relieve pain without narcotics or anesthesia. Doctors observed rapid relief and sustained improvement over months across varied long standing cases. Sold nationwide at drug counters.
The Johnston City First Christian Church Challengers class prepared a gift box for the Christian Bible College in Mexico. They held a Christmas party and gift exchange at Mrs. Frank Hepler’s home with Mrs. Jesse Moore giving the devotional on the Christmas story. Assistant hostess was Mrs. Melba Moorman and Mrs. Hepler gave corsages.
Johnston City American Legion Auxiliary and Legion Post will deliver gifts to children at the Southern Illinois Children's Service Center Bush after a joint meeting and Christmas party with gift exchange. They also bought a gift for an orphan girl at the American Legion Home in Normal and canteen books for veterans at the Marion Veterans Administration Hospital. A recipe notes a pumpkin or squash garnish with whipped cream and candied fruit cubes.
The Fidelis class of Johns ton City First Baptist Church voted at a recent meeting to contribute to the annual Lottie Moon foreign missions project and held a luck supper. Mrs. C. C. Gillespie shared the life of Christ story. Mrs. Emma Wiseman led the social hour and gift exchange.
Marie Volkert of the Southern Illinoisan offers candy making tips to ensure candy turns out crunchy or creamy as desired. The article explains how boiling sugar and water forms a syrup that thickens with continued boiling, and provides cautions to improve results.
The Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness urges caution for holiday shoppers warning that space age toys can injure toddlers and sharp edges, while unsafe chemistry sets and unprotected power tools risk eye damage and serious harm. Candy making tips cover temperature tests, using a candy thermometer, avoiding grainy textures, and choosing lighter brown sugars to prevent milk curdling and improper crystallization.
Rev Dennis Ramsey and his family were welcomed as the new minister of Johnston City First Methodist Church during a Wednesday night reception. Luther Hyden led the welcome and the junior choir, directed by Mrs Rudolph Fleming, performed for the guests.
The Marion Jefferson School Parent Teacher Association held a December meeting featuring a Christmas musical directed by Mrs Bonnie Crawford. Fifth and sixth grade mixed choir and a fourth grade choir performed along with pantomime by Marvin Edwards and a tap dance by Jan Hill. The Hillbillies sang and danced with Santa Claus as decor brightened the cafeteria. The program on January 5 will cover mental health.
Morris Library at Southern Illinois University Ferris S. Randall announced the gift of a 39 volume edition of the writings of George Washington 1745 1799 compiled from original manuscripts from Mrs Rita Ridgeway of Salem The library also acquired a four volume edition of Correspondence of the American Revolution edited by Jared Sparks containing letters of eminent men to George Washington published in 1853.
Carbondale Mayor Blaney Miller was a guest at Murphysboro Senior Citizens first annual Christmas party. About 35 persons attended the meeting in the Atlasta Community Building.
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