Carbondale BPW Christmas Party Details
Carbondale Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas party December 11 at Tom's Place near De Soto. No regular meeting occurred as President Maude Reynolds reported cooperation with Federated Woman's Club for Operation Christmas Angel, distributing boxes to Anna State Hospital patients. Proceeds from UNICEF card sales support the fund. The event featured performances by Mrs. Mildred Reichert’s dancing class and a gifts exchange. The January board meeting will be at Kathleen Bellamy's Oak Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Business and Professional Women's Club
Tom's Place
de Soto
Maude Reynolds
BPW Club
Federated Woman’s Club
Anna State Hospital
Europe
Unicef
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Dorothy Heubaum
Mildred Reichert
Kathleen Bellamy
Oak St
Pension Club Has Yule Party in Murphysboro
The Railway Pension Club of Murphysboro held its annual Christmas dinner at 803 Mulberry St hosted by Mr and Mrs William Akin. A turkey dinner was served to members and five guests. De votions were given, a reading performed, gifts exchanged, and a door prize awarded. The next meeting is set for January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Pension Club of
Murphysboro
William Akin
Mulberry St
Louise Neal
Charles Tinkler
Estelle Gersenslager
Walter Baehr
Pension Department
East St. Louis
Freida Bowser
H. J. Stephens
Royal Neighbors Plan Potluck Supper in Carbondale
The Royal Neighbors Lodge of Carbondale will host a birthday potluck supper at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the 100F Hall with an officer election. October, November and December birthdays will be honored. The lodge will begin at 7:30 p.m. Patrons are asked to arrive early per Oracle Lena Gher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors Lodge of
Carbondale
Lena Gher
Parker Family Visiting Grand Tower for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Bill Parker and their son Mike from Long Beach California arrive to spend the holidays in Grand Tower. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Qualls and Mr and Mrs Clyde Parker. Bill Parker serves in the U S Navy stationed at Long Beach and will return Dec 26. Mrs Parker and Mike will stay indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Parker
Mike
Long Beach
Calif
Grand Tower
Charles Qualls
Clyde Parker
U. S. Navy
Creamy Scrambled Eggs Cooked Low and Gentle
Cook scrambled eggs slowly over very low heat and stir as they begin to set for a light creamy texture. The technique yields a delicate dish with tender curds and rich flavor.
Past Matrons Club Christmas Party in Steeleville
The Past Matrons Club of Steeleville chapter Order of Eastern Star held its annual Christmas party and dinner December 3 at Altha Ervin's home with co host Mrs Helen Rosan. Lucille Ebersohl was guest junior past matron and the party featured a Christmas reading and gift exchanges. A card was sent to Ella McMurtie of St Clement's Hospital Red Bud. The January 7 meeting will be initiation at Margaret Riley's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville
Order of Eastern Star
Altha Ervin
Helen Rosan
Lucille Ebersohl
Ella McMurtie
St. Clement’s Hospital
Red Bud
San Jose State Halfback Bill Mongero Judoka
San Jose State halfback Bill Mongero is noted as a judo enthusiast, showing his interest in martial arts alongside college football duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mongero
San Jose State
Christmas Party for Auxiliary Members at Murphysboro Moose Lodge
Women of the Moose Auxiliary of Murphysboro held a Christmas dinner and program at the Moose Lodge. Seven thirty p.m. meeting included one membership application vote and five initiations Mrs. Ella Mae Pulcher Mrs Myron Briggs Mrs Catherine Boucher Mrs Fay Lacy and Mrs Mabel Clark initiated Senior Regent Goldie Phillips led the session Santa Claus distributed gifts Musical number by Ruth Golliher Edna Austin Jim Manning Pam Koenig Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and group singing followed The social service committee organized the program Herman Phillips and Donald Rosson prepared and served the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose Auxiliary
Murphysboro
Moose Lodge
Ella Mae Pulcher
Myron Briggs
Catherine Boucher
Fay Lacy
Mabel Clark
Goldie Phillips
Santa Claus
Social Service Committee
Ruth Golliher
Edna Austin
Jim Manning
Pam Koenig
Rudolph
Red-Nosed Reindeer
Herman Phillips
Donald Rosson
Murphysboro GAA Initiates 27 New Members
Murphysboro GAA began a candlelight initiation for 27 candidates at Murphysboro Township High School in the girls gym. Miss Maribel Harsha led the pledge and pinned the members, with Judy Jones organizing refreshments and Ruth Edwards directing entertainment. Fifty five members attended. Mrs. Clara Blanche Diers is sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Athletic Association of
Murphysboro Township
Maribel Harsha
GAA
Judy Jones
Ruth Edwards
Clara Blanche Diers
Intelligent Wives Adapt to Changing Husbands Tastes
Article argues there is no perfect wife and that a wife must understand her husband as he is now and how he will change. It stresses timely kindness to friends, repaying debts promptly, and focusing on current needs, not past perceptions.
Shower Held for Mrs Moare and Mrs Moake
Johnston City Home Bureau Unit met Dec 12 in Johnston City. Mrs Bill Moor man, president, led a display of handmade Christmas gifts. A miscellaneous household shower was given for Mrs Charles Moake whose home and furnishings recently burned. Twenty one members and guest Mrs Clarence Stocks attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Arthur Kloutz
Bill Moorman
Herrin Circle Delivers Fruit Baskets for Rest Homes
The Ruth Ford Circle of Herrin First Baptist Church met December 11 at Dorothy Law’s home on 619 South 19th Street. The group held a business meeting and filled fresh fruit baskets to give to rest homes using the Lottie Moon love offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ford
Herrin First
Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas Party in Murphysboro
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Centenary Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party on December 11 at the home of Mrs. Ruth Wilson. A program featured Christmas songs and recitations by Rusty Perry Angela White and Donna Ray with Mrs. Homer Ray in charge. Miss Mary Sauer read The Three Christmas Stories Santa Claus visited and hostesses served refreshments to 26 members and 10 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary Methodist Church
Ruth Wilson
Rusty Perry
Angela White
Donna Ray
Homer Ray
Mary Sauer
Lee Robinson
Joy Perry
Santa Claus
Alice Hardy
Lulu Norman
Murphysboro Church Loyal Berean Class Christmas Dinner
Members of the Loyal Berean class at First Christian Church Murphysboro held their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange in the church basement. A program, carols, and a holiday themed meal followed. Decorating committee members were Comte, Pauline Hughes, Ruth Loos and Betty Sherman. The party drew 31 members and seven guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Murphysboro
Comte
Pauline Hughes
Ruth Loos
Betty Sherman
Reception for New Pastor at Washington Avenue Baptist
A Dec 12 reception and canned goods shower honored Rev. Henry G. Kanaub and family at Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church. After the mid week service guests enjoyed pie and coffee in the basement. About 100 people attended including Mr. and Mrs. John Mienninger and son J. C. Ava and Rev. and Mrs. Joe Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Henry G. Kanaub
John Mienninger
J. C
Ava
Joe Kelley
Highway Sewing Club Meets Wednesday at Stewart Home
The Highway Sewing Club will gather Wednesday at Mrs. W. H. Stewart s residence at 416 S Washington Ave Carbondale. A $1 gift exchange is planned for the meeting.
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Highway Sewing Club
W. H. Stewart
S. Washington Ave
Carbondale
McCrees Note Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Sam McCree Route 2 Carterville planned a golden wedding anniversary on November 18. Mrs McCree suffered a heart attack and was home for a quiet family dinner with daughter and son in law John Medeaker Carbondale and son Frank McCree and Sarah Kay. They were married in Marion on November 14 1906 and have a family of four grandchildren two great grandchildren with one son Edgar deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCree
Route 2
Carterville
Marion
Hartwell
McCree
Eilie Hindman
McCrees
Eddgar
Centenary Class to Meet in Sloan Home
The Junior Women's Class of Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro will gather Tuesday at Mrs. Lela Sloan's 1304 Illinois Ave. Members bring fruit for gift boxes. a 50 cent gift exchange is planned. Della Stearns leads corcanees and Clema Watkins handles recreation, with co hosts Juanita Stewart Dorothy Davis Evelyn Harrelson and Hazel Fox Fulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Lela Sloan
Illinois Ave
Della Stearns
Clema Watkins
Juanita Stewart
Dorothy Davis
Evelyn Harrelson
Hazel Fox Fulmer
Needle Club Holds Luncheon Meeting
Mrs. Frank Helper of W Broad way Johnston City hosted a Good Time Needle Club luncheon at her home in Johnston City. A potluck was served with, Hall West Frankfort, Mrs. L. H. Green of Johnston City, and Mrs. Lena Hepler of Creal Springs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Helper
W. Broadway
Johnston City
Good Time Needle Club
Hall
West Frankfort
L. H. Green
Lena Hepler
Creal Springs
Dinner Party Brings Zeigler Altar Society to Christmas Dinner
Forty members of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar Society of Zeigler attended a Christmas party and turkey dinner on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Altar Society of
Zeigler
Mr and Mrs Clifton Minter Return From Canada
Mr and Mrs Clifton Minter have returned to their Johnston City home after six months of employment in Prince George B C Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Minter
Johnston City
Prince George
B. C
Canada
Banquet Attended by Monticello Choir at Scottish Rite Temple
Harry Revelle of Zeigler attended a Monticello College Choir banquet and program at the Scottish Rite Temple in East St. Louis Friday night. More than 1,000 people were present for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Revelle
Zeigler
Monticello College Choir
Scottish Rite
East St. Louis
Green lima beans a good source of vitamin C
Fresh or frozen green lima beans provide vitamin C. The nutrient content supports immune health and collagen formation.
Yale Parties In Johnston City Christmas Gatherings
Christmas gatherings held December 11 by church classes in Johnston City feature End of year parties. Rebekah Class of First Methodist, Ladies Bible Class of Washington Avenue Baptist, Challengers Class of First Christian and Loyal Women's Class of First Christian shared devotions, gifts, and refreshments for groups totaling at least 34, 26, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Murray
Rebekah
Teed City First
Stella Smith
Lida Atwood
Ella Runnels
Frank Hepler
First Christian Church of
Johnston City
Gladys Wooten
Jewell Benton
Loyal Women’s
Nutritious and Delicious Apple Sauce and Baked Apple Dish
A dessert option features apple sauce or a baked apple paired with vanilla ice cream. The pairing emphasizes a balance of fruit sweetness and creamy vanilla to enhance texture and flavor.
Murphysboro WSTS Presents Yule Program at Cen tenary
December meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Cen tennial Methodist Church in Murphysboro featured a Spiritual Life program led by Minnie Cox and an evening of music. Mrs. Ruth Wilson organized the program. Earl Cottonaro sang solo. a trio including Maude Lowe Estelle Riggs and Jennie Nausley provided music. Dorothy Marshall performed. Donna Davis played accordion. scriptures read by Mary Sauer included Matthew and Washington Irving’s Christmas Eve. Hostesses served refreshments to 49 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Maude Lowe
Minnie Cox
Earl Cottonaro
Ruth Wilson
Estelle Riggs
Jennie Nausley
Dorothy Marshall
Donna Davis
Mary Sauer
Washington Irving
Molly Crombar
Roxie Betts
Minnie Jones
Jennie Marshall
Lora Zimmers
Alma Hand
Myrtle
Lulu Norman
Surprise Party Honors Ward Padgett At Zeigler Church
Ward Padgett general superintendent of Bell and Zoller Mines was guest of honor at a surprise dinner in the Zeigler Baptist Church social room. Foremen at Buckhorn Mine and wives hosted the event for 55 attendees and presented Padgett with a second player and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Padgett
Bell and Zoller Mines
Zeigler Baptist Church
Buckhorn Mine
Padgett
Lloyd Williams
Paul Johnson
George Earl
Ed Powell
Tango Columbo
Junior Women Plan Christmas Fund Drive and Dinner
Carterville Junior Woman's Club held its December 12 meeting led by president Mrs. Bill Cowan. Members collected donations for Hurst Receiving Home and planned Christmas baskets for needy families. A Christmas dinner and gift exchange were slated for Arcade Cafe Herrin at 7 p m with Rev. Paul Wankel speaker on Religion in the home. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs. James Venable Mrs. William Humphrey and Mrs. Vernon Eveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cowan
Carterville
Hurst
Arcade Cafe
Herrin
Paul Wankel
Nazarene Church
James Venable
William Humphrey
Vernon Eveland
Christmas party outlines gifts for children’s home plan
The Hurst American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party on December 11 at the Legion Hall. Plans were made to visit the Southern Illinois Children's Center at Bush on December 22 for the 25th District event, with gifts and treats to be distributed. Donations supported the Hurst Lions Christmas basket and Anna State Hospital cigaret fund. Refreshments and a gift exchange followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Southern Illinois Children’s Center
Bush
Hurst Lions
Anna State Hospital
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BPW
Pension Club
Iswivel
Austin R. Lindley
Minoak
Esther Lois
Donald Eugene Donley
James H. Donley
Clayton
Southern Illinois University
Murphysboro Gaa
Ruth Millett
Herrin Circle
WSG
Southern Illinois
SLOAN
Needle Club
Mr. and
Mrs
Yale
Schaffner’s
Norcross
WSTS
S. Illinois Ave
S. Mlinois
Childrens Home
ZONNA
Beauty Shop
N. Springer Carbondale
Zonna Chamness
Furst Beauty Shop
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