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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

6

Rebekahs Host Guest Night In Johnston City

Rebekah Lodge held a guest night with officers serving in roles led by Mrs. Frye of Pittsburg and Mrs. Ballard of Johnston City. Mrs. Frye, district 30 president, was honored, while a hostess committee including Mrs. Richardson and others was appointed for a Christmas party.

Johnston City Elwood Rebekah Lodge Ara Tyler Pittsburg Noble Grand Muriel Cox Marion Margaret Penticot Carterville Ruth Ann Elders Gertie Foster Roxey Testory Ethel Butts Louise Frye Irma Mauer Maxine George Berniece Litton Bonnie Brace Mary Hansford

VFW Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party and Events

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Chester Post 3553 invites members to a potluck Christmas party at 6 30 p m with a $1 gift exchange and hall decoration for a children’s party on Dec 22 at 2 30 p m Four new members were initiated Fiona Lauterjung Cleo Ebers Ethel Uffelman and Marian Wolters A January food committee dedication of the new addition on Jan 18 a banquet at 6 p m and a dance at 9 p m and open house for the public on Jan 19 were also announced.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Kaskaskia Chester VFW Fiona Lauterjung Cleo Ebers Ethel Uffelman Marian Wolters

Botany staff Christmas dinner honors summer work report

The Southern Illinois University botany department staff gathered Thursday evening in the University Cafeteria for a Christmas dinner hosted by Prof and Mrs Walter B Welch. A pictorial report of summer teaching and research in Arizona followed the meal with invited guests and faculty members in attendance.

Southern Illinois University Botany Department Walter B. Welch Arizona

Perfume That Clings Liquid Skin Sachet Ad

Dear Penny notes perfume often fades for women and suggests trying Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet by Houbigant. The sachet base slows diffusion to linger fragrance longer. Available for $2.00 plus tax at Hewitt Rexall Drug in Carbondale Ill.

Penny Houbigant Chantilly Hewitt Rexall Drug Carbondale Lil

Sorority Christmas Party Held by Delta Theta Tau

Gamma Era chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority held a December 10 dinner at the Carbondale Club hosted by officers. A pledge service honored six members and Mrs Barbara Kennedy helped with decor. Santa Claus distributed gifts while patrons Mrs Georgia Minton and Mrs Gwen Huffman attended. Members brought canned foods for needy families.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Carbondale Barbara Kennedy Jean Schwartz Jake Menteer Mildred Conrad Virginia Entsminger Jr J. R. McGinnis Kennedy Santa Claus Fred Hiller Aed Georgia Minton Gwen Huffman

Carterville Woman's Club to Meet Wednesday

The Carterville Woman's Club will hold its general meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Cabin. President Mrs. Dick Richardson asks each member to bring an item for the silent auction.

Carterville

Dorcas Shrine Meeting and Christmas Party Planned

Shrine to Meet at 7 30 p m Friday at the Masonic Temple in Herrin with a Christmas party to follow and refreshments planned.

Dorcas Shrine Herrin Masonic Temple

Retail Clerks Set December 26 Meeting In Herrin

The Herrin Retail Clerks Assn will hold its regular meeting on December 26 instead of December 19. Herrin shops will remain open the night of December 19.

Herrin Retail Clerks Assn Herrin

Visit for Holidays Family in California

Mr. and Mrs. Larkin Sanders of Westminster California visit Mrs Sanders sister Mrs Cook and Mrs Daisy Phegly in Christo. They plan to stay over the holiday period.

Larkin Sanders Westminister Calif

Wanda Sill weds oo De Neal in Perryville church ceremony

Mr and Mrs John D Sill Jr announce the marriage of their daughter Wanda to oo De Neal son of Mr and Mrs Guy A De Neal. The ceremony was Sept 14 at First Baptist Church Perryville Rev Bryan officiated. Wanda is a SIU student and De Neal earned a BS in Education at SIU. They will live in Virden where he teaches fifth grade.

John D. Sill Jr Kenicott St Carbon Wanda Oo de Neal Guy A. de Neal Rt. 3 Harrisburg First Baptist Church Perryville Bryan University School Carbondale Southern Illinois University de Neal Harrisburg High School SIU

Shower Honors Mrs. Sally Carr in Zeigler

Mrs. Sally Kay Carr formerly Sally Kay Clark was honored at a bassinet shower on December 9 at the Ion Home in Zeigler. Hostesses were Erma Dean Harbison, Bill Pollock, Doris Johnson, and Eugene Akins. Prizes went to A. E. Box, Ernest Sparks, Mrs. Bob Jarvis and Mrs. R. Frazier. Twenty people attended.

Sally Kay Carr Ion Zeigler Sally Kay Clark Erma Dean Harbison Bill Pollock Doris Johnson Eugene Akins A. _E. Box Ernest Sparks Bob, Jarvis R. ‘Frazier

Johnston City Eastern Star Past Matrons Elect New Officers

The Past Matrons Name Officers for Johnston City Chapter at a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs. Irene Smith and co-hostess Mrs. Jewell Dobbins. New officers are Lola Roberts president Bertha Thurmond vice president Arel Turner secretary Sylvia Jones treasurer Elizabeth Lee junior post matron guest of honor. Door and game prizes awarded. Christmas gifts exchanged. fifteen members attended.

Johnston City Order of Eastern Star Irene Smith Ruth Cosgrove Sarah Mason Maude Ozment Lee Laverne Bell

Turkey Plans 180 Million Dollar Port and Harbor Projects

Turkey allocates 180 million dollars for port and harbor construction, signaling major infrastructure expansion. The program targets expanded docks and related facilities to boost maritime capacity and trade efficiency.

Turkey

Home Bureau Unit Holds All Day Meeting at City Library

Johnston City Home Bureau met all day at the City Library on Friday with a luncheon. Members made Christmas candles, baskets and metal trays. Mrs. Melba Moorman, president, received a gift and a gift exchange occurred. Seventeen members attended.

Home Bureau Johnston City

Fidelis Class Christmas Party at Herrin Church Home

The Fidelis Class of Second Baptist Church Herrin held a Christmas party December 13 at Thelma Ericson's home. Seven members attended and exchanged gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting is January 10.

Second Baptist Church Herrin Thelma Ericson

Davises Plan Owen House Anniversary Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis of Creal Springs Rt 2 will celebrate their idea wedding anniversary at home from 2 to 4 p m Sunday. Former Wright School classmates of Mrs. Davis are invited to attend.

Henry Davis Rt. 2 Creal Springs Davis Wright School

Almond Smothered Cauliflower Mounds

A flavorful cauliflower dish where cooked florets are studded with almonds, finished with cheese sauce, and plated with a bed of green peas or beans for color and contrast.

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Rebekahs VFW Auxiliary Plans Party Botany W. Abbott Fount G. Warren Mart Kneiser Leo Kaplan Albert Jendricks R. M. Fohlenbrock Jr J. W. Voigt S. Lane Wilson Rollin E. Sands C. W. Lobenstein Sorority Carterville Club Rockford Denny Phares H. A. Cothran Rt. 1 van Dyke, Rockford Sally Carr Magnavox Ilinois Ave Craggs Devillez Dinette Eldorado Qowen Hostess Times Mirro Daniel Green
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