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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
5
Women from Carbondale and Southern Illinois clubs pack Christmas gift boxes for Anna State Hospital patients. The Carbondale quota of 200 boxes includes 150 for men and 50 for women, with donations from local merchants and area groups. Boxes contain new gifts candies and nuts as volunteers sort and check contents.
The Christmas Angel project by the 25th District Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs completes its Carbondale quota of 200 gift boxes for Anna State Hospital patients. Donations fund gifts, boxes, and decorating with community groups aiding in decoration and filling under Mrs. Noble Kelley and district chair Mrs. Roswell Merrick.
Carbondale Rebekah Lodge 220 plans a memorial service for Aldula Grady during the Thursday meeting at IOOF Hall starting 7 30 p m. A pre meeting potluck at 6 p m invites family and friends. Members donate 50 cents for the Lincoln Oddfellows Home replacing the gift exchange while supporting a room in the home.
The Zeigler Cub Scout Den 49 will hold its Christmas party Friday at Community House. Mothers were asked to bring cookies and a 50 cent gift for each participating child. Cubs bring handmade ornaments for display.
The Herrin American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m today at the Legion Home. A Christmas party with a $1 gift exchange will follow. Members should bring a guest to the gathering.
Chester Woman's Club divisions held Christmas programs this month. International Relations hosts luncheon at Mrs. Katz home. Indian Affairs funds scholarships for Indian students. Home departments met at Mrs. Haier and Mrs. Groff homes with carols and gifts.
The Carbondale White Rose Club will meet Wednesday at 2 0 p m at 908 W. Pecan St the home of Mrs C A Ashby for the annual Christmas exchange. Officers for the coming year will be elected during the meeting.
The Southern Illinois Association of the Blind hosted its annual Christmas party at the Blind Center on West Elm Street in Carbondale with 20 members and guests. A toy donation instead of gifts will be distributed to underprivileged children under the supervision of Mr and Mrs Bennieham.
A eager reader is urged to buy Helen Corbitt's Cookbook and discover cooking as an adventure not a chore. The piece touts Corbitt's knowledge, imagination, and love of good food, inviting plans for creative family dinners and stylish presentation.
Thomas A. Edison amassed more than 1,000 patents for his wide range of inventions. This milestone underscores his prolific contributions to science and industry across multiple fields.
Christopher Boy Scouts and Cub Scout pack 156 continue their toy drive to mend paint and repair for needy children for Christmas. They will meet at the grade school Thursday for a Christmas party and gift exchange. A skating party is planned for Sunday in Murphysboro if transportation can be arranged.
The Carterville Junior Woman's Club met at the Scout Cabin December 10 for a brief business session led by president Mrs. J. T. Spiller. Members spent the evening fixing and filling Christmas boxes for Anna State Hospital patients.
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