Arrivals and club meetings mark Carbondale holiday notes
Mr and Mrs James R Hoff and family plus Jim Marberry will visit Carbondale for Christmas. The Junior Keyboard Club held its December meeting December 15 with 22 members present and Christmas carols, solos and group performances. Other items note Postal Transportation Clerk's Wives meet at Mrs Allen Lasater's home and Cub Pack 37 distributes Christmas trees and gifts December 20 at the First Baptist church Annex with the theme Christmas Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Hoff
Beth
Park Forest
Jim Marberry
Purdue University
J. M. Marberry
James R. Hoff Sr
Janet Sue Smith
Kathryn Stroman
Susan Clodfester
Pam Gilbert
Joan Humphreys
Norma Spires
Southern Illinois University Orchestra
Gilbert Fischer
Tschaikowsky
Postal Transportation Clerk's Wives Club
Allen Lasater
South
Oakland Ave
Cub Pack 37
First Baptist Church of Carbondale
Chapel Service at Marion VA Hospital by Carbondale Student Christian Foundation
The Student Christian Foundation of Carbondale furnished music for a Monday evening chapel service at the Marion Veterans Administration hospital. Directed by Mrs. Jim Gibbons with Margaret Williams on piano, the choir included LaVerne Mundell Rachel Kinison Jim Gibbons Sam Edwards Richard L. Thompson John Brown Louise Goin Joan Endling Sadie Mohan Jean Gummersheimer Bill Bauer Mary Truitt Betty Trushell Doug Johns Burrel Sims and Richard Stave. Rev Jim Gibbons read scripture Rachel Kinison recited The Littlest Angel. The group performed special duets and solos. Dr Donald B. Johnson, director of the foundation, delivered the message and Chaplain Seba Marshall gave the benediction. A religious film The Child of Bethlehem will be shown Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Student Christian Foundation of Carbondale
Veterans Administration Hospital
Marion
Jim Gibbons
Margaret Williams
LaVerne Mundell
Rachel Kinison
Sam Edwards
Richard L. Thompson
John Brown
Louise Goin
Joan Endling
Sadie Mohan
Jean Gummersheimer
Bill Bauer
Mary Truitt
Betty Trushell
Doug Johns
Burrel Sims
Richard Stave
Donald B. Johnson
Student Christian Foundation
Seba Marshall
Christmas Tea Held by First Christian Women
The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church Carbondale hosted its annual Christmas tea on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mrs Elizabeth Taylor played organ music and children from Lincoln and Brush schools sang Christmas numbers. The Women s Chorus of Southern Illinois University directed by Floyd Wake land finished with songs. Tea in the decorated parlor. Fifty ladies attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church of
Carbondale
Elizabeth Taylor
Mary Swindell
Lincoln
Brush
Women’s Chorus
Southern Illinois University
Floyd V. Wakeland
W. L. Marberry
Harry B. Adams
Harvey Hartline
Beta Xi Holds Christmas Party With Bridge and Gift Exchange
Beta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Don Vogler's home 601 West Walnut St. Food for a charity basket and wrapped white elephant gifts were exchanged. A turkey was won in a drawing by Mrs. Asby Snyder. Seven bridge and canasta tables, with top honors by Mrs. Clyde Smith, Mrs. Al Howell, and Mrs. Ralph Boatman. Next meeting set for January 5 at Mrs. W. R. Winkelmeyer's home, 1210 Chautauqua St. Percy People Visit In Lawrenceville Mrs. O. O. Patton and family spent the weekend in Lawrenceville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Darnall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Xi
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Vogler
West Walnut St
Asby Snyder
Clyde Smith
Percy
Lawrenceville
O. O. Patton
Vernon Darnall
Second Baptist Church Marion to Host Evening Music
On December 22 at 7 pm the Second Baptist Church of Marion will present special music for attendees. The event features a curated program by church musicians and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church of
Marion
AAUW hears Miss Wahlert at Carbondale dinner
Miss Jennie Wahlert of Harris Teachers College spoke at the Carbondale AAUW Fellowship meeting and Christmas dinner at First Methodist church. Hilda Stein introduced her. Wahlert discussed postwar German education, library programs for German children, and the need for such aid as German schools were crowded and under equipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wahlert
Harris Teachers College
St. Louis
Carbondale
American Association of University Women
First Methodist Church
Hilda Stein
Walhert
Germany
State Department
Oslo
Norway
Miss Wahlert
United States
A.A.U.W
The
Association of Childhood Education
Lulu Roach
Edward Barnes
Anna C. Fults
Tina Goodwin
C. E. Kiefer
Maude Mav
Herrin Notes Home From Louisiana And Christmas Events
John Baudinos returns from New Orleans where he attended the 1953 Buick presentation with family. Michigan State College students Gordon Vonk and Marcie Ardis visit Herrin for holidays. Mrs. Rosemary Bryant hosts Ima Frank Circle Christmas gathering. plans include weekly remembrance cards to two patients at Anna State Hospital and a toy drive for a needy family. Next meeting set for Jan 6 at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baudino
Sléth St
Herrin
New Orleans
Municipal Auditorium
Natchez and
Vicksburg
Miss
Baudinos
Gordon Vonk
Michigan State College
E. Lansing
Mich
Cornelius Vonk
S. Park Ave
Marcie Ardis
Lysle Ardis
S. 12Th St
Rosemary Bryant
S. Sth St
Fist Baptist Church
Muriel Popham
Bryant
Evelyn Treece
Anna State
W. A. Shoopman
Herschel Ridgway
Bill Satterfield
Melba Thurman
N. 12Th St
American Legion Auxiliary Holds Annual Herrin Christmas Party
The Herrin American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party at the Legion Home on Tuesday. President Ruth Dwyer led a brief business session as community service chair Bill Toll reported Thanksgiving treats for 80 people at three Herrin aged homes. The group planned a Christmas basket for a needy family and a gift for a sponsor child at Oglesby Cottage in Normal. A gift exchange followed, with Etta Mann Ila Berra and Margaret Carnaghi organizing the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Herrin
Legion
Ruth Dwyer
Bill Toll
Community Service
Oglesby Cottage
Normal
Etta Mann
Ila J. Berra
Margaret Carnaghi
Herrin Club Parties Plan Charities and Gifts
Amama Sunday School class of First Baptist Herrin votes to send clothing to needy Korean children at a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Mae Rowe. Kinozelian Class holds its Christmas party with devotional, gifts, and a plan for a Christmas basket and cancer dressings. Eagle Auxiliary Christmas dinner encourages canned foods and a gift exchange. Jolly Dozen Club, Past Matrons Club, and other holiday gatherings feature prizes, sun shine friends, corsages, and plans for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amama
First Baptist Church of
Herrin
Korea
Kinozelian
Russell Emery
Pauline Duncan
Aileen Rash
Gladys Barham
Evelyn Propes
Eagle Auxiliary of
Eagle Hall
Veterans Administration
Marion
Lillian Russo
Mary Edwards
Rosella Brown
George Knowles
Knowles
Delores Foster
S. Park Ave
Order of the Eastern Star
Social Guests Mentioned At Event
The notice lists Mrs. W. A. Pitkin Miss Mil dred Schrotberger Mrs. T. B. F. Smith and Miss Rudy Van Trump as attendees or participants in the event.
Steeleville Pastor Attends Chicago Methodist Meeting
Don Harmon of Steeleville is attending a meeting of Methodist ministers in Chicago this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville
Don Harmon
Chicago
Rushes Pledged At Yale Party In Murphysboro
Five rushees pledged to Delta Theta Tau sorority in Murphysboro Tuesday night at a Christmas buffet at Jackson Country Club. Pledges were Ann Reiman Betty Mileur Lucille Theele Helen Hamm and Ruth Englund. Verna Russell presided. Gifts were exchanged and aprons given. Prizes were won by Margaret Rayback Virginia Hiutti Pauline Barth and Ann Reiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Murphysboro
Jackson Country Club
Ann Reiman
Betty Mileur
Lucille Theele
Helen Hamm
Ruth Englund
Verna Russell
Margaret Rayback
Virginia Hiutti
Pauline Barth
Xi Omega Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Dinner in Murphysboro
Members of Xi Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held their annual Christmas dinner at Margaret Schneider’s home in Murphysboro. Dinner served at 7 p m followed by games with hostesses Louise Templeton Mary Hart Idabelle Fisen Margaret Schneider Gertrude Snider and Marguerite McCann assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Omega Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Margaret Schneider
Murphysboro
Louise Templeton
Mary Hart
Idabelle Fisen
Gertrude Snider
Marguerite McCann
Elm Street Baptist Homemakers Host Christmas Party in Murphysboro
Members of the Elm Street Baptist church Homemakers class held a Christmas party at teacher Mrs Dale Kearneys home with attendees including Delma Brunty Willetta Gractf Doris Trucy Vernon Curtis Harold McBride Bill Baskin Jean Best Norman Cook and Ronald Weiss. Other parties include Doerr Drug Store employees at Tom's Place and the Diamond Unit Home Bureau with a deep fat frying lesson. A Detroit couple announced adoption of a son while Girl Scouts plan carols and Murphysboro Madrigal singers performed at the Woman's Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Baptist Church
Murphysboro
Dale Kearney
Delma Brunty
Willetta Gractf
Doris Trucy
Vernon Curtis
Harold McBride
Bill Baskin
Diamond
Home Bureau
Tony Young
Carvel Etherton
Tony van Cloostere
George Caraway
Norman Parmley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Marberry
Cubs
Christian Foundation
Polaroid
Cline-Vick Drug CO
Carbondale—Marion
Women’s Fellowship
First Christian
Aauw
John Baudinos
Louisiana
Mrs. Bryant
Irma Frank
American Legion Auxiliary
Mae Rowe
N. Ith St
Daisy Fultz
Mamie Brown
Madge Hardin
Clara Winning
Maxine Walker
Carterville
Eagle Auxiliary
Herrin Club
Jolly Dozen Club
Rhoda Ottolini
W. ‘Tyler St
Clara Comerio
Pauline Zanzaterra
Louise Hicks
Ottolini
Helen Garnall
Josie Wade
Rose Smith
Wade
Mrs. Foster
Sherrill
Creal Springs
Assembly OF God Church
Carl Arnod
Carl Cravens
Yale
Burkes
R. O. Burke
Havana
Cuba
St. Petersburgh
Fla
St. Petersburg
Mrs. Burke
J. D. Dill
Krause Juvenile
Illinois Ave
Deer
Smart Shop For Women
South Illinois Ave
Xi Omega
Yale Party
Jean Best
Norman Cook
Ronald Weiss
Mrs. Bantel
E. A. Bantel
Route Two
Julia Lawder
Lena Struck
Dorothy Oechlert
Elizabeth McMahon
Mary Botterbusch
Rose Daniel
Agnes Gant
Kate Poole
Sgt. Duncan
A. P. Duncan
Fort Lawton
Wash
Far East
R. A
Duncan
Dana Andrew
Theron Clough
Set
Iona Hill
North 11Th Street
Doerr
Tom's Place
E. A. Doerr
Diamond Unit
Detroit
Eugene Hufnagel
Edward
Hufnagel
E. K. Hufnagel
Murphy St
Girl Scouts
Troop
Murphysboro Woman’s Club
Murphysboro Township
Hosea
A.,l. Pratt
O. W. Jones
Roger Kimmel
Donald Winters
Logan Community Rooms
Richard Nance
Cutler
du Quoin Hospital
Nettie Gemmill
Sunset Haven
Little House
Marion Hospital
Janie Arbeiter
Marva Stearns
LaDeane Worthen
Woolworth
F. W. Woolworth
Jimmie Dale
Arthur Yates
First Lutheran Church
Green Mill
South Hlinois Ave
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