Busy Women Students Share Christmas Customs Abroad
International students Barthelemy Segla of Dahomey and Mario Gudiel of Guatemala spoke at the Herrin Woman's Club about Christmas traditions in their countries. Segla described midnight Mass, colorful attire, drum songs, and house-to-house gifts. Gudiel noted the season spans from late December to February with family manger scenes and Spanish songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Dahomey
Africa
Herrin’s Woman's Club
Barthelemy Segla
Mario Gudiel
Southern Ilinois University
Segla
Gudiel
Robert Blakaly
Phil Riner
Taffie Helleny
Illinoisan Living Couple Wed In Du Quoin
Rebecca Stull and James Novak wed December 3 in Sacred Heart Church Du Quoin. Stull daughter of Homer Stull and Mrs Pearl Lawreck, with Stull graduation from Du Quoin High. Novak employed by P R Mallory Co. They reside on North Vine Street with attendants Barbara Foy and siblings among wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Stull
James Novak
Sacred Heart Church
du Quoin
Homer Stull
Rt. 2
Stull
Pearl Lawreck
Main St
Miss Stull
Barbara Foy
Dorothy Bishop
Betty Bishop
Renee Greer
Tom Keller
Charles Bishop Jr
Tom Bishops
Jerry Speers
Ronnie Fontana
Dick Ellis
North Vine Street
du Quoin Township
Novak
P. R. Mallory Co
Miss Hodges Engaged to Kirby Rushing
Fairfield couple announce the engagement of Norma Jean Hodges to Kirby A Rushing. Norma Jean is a Fairfield High School and Southern Illinois University senior. Kirby A Rushing is a Carbondale graduate and junior at Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surf
Logan Hodges
Fairfield
Norma Jean
Kirby A- Rushing
Norman Rushing
de Soto
Miss Hodges
Fairfield Community High School
Southern Illinois University
Rushing
Carbondale Community High School
Quachita Baptist College
Arkadelphia
Ark
Too Many Captains Clash In Bridge Slam Bid
In a bridge hand played with East West vulnerable, North opens the captaincy by bidding five clubs over a sequence that starts with 1 2h 2th. East bids five spades, West six spades, South seven clubs, and West doubles. South ruffs, East wins, and a lack of diamonds leads to South losing four tricks for 700 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Jacoby
East
South
West
North
West W
Life in Tunisia presented at Herrin club meeting
Brahim Anane of Tunis, Tunisia, spoke at the Herrin Junior Woman's Club about life there. He cited French rule from 1881 to 1956 and noted women's evolving roles, education gains, and increasing work outside the home. The session followed a business meeting and Christmas party at Paula Stone's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Tunisia
Africa
Herrin
Brahim Anane
Tunis
Paula Stone
Miss Morgan to Be Married at Goreville First Baptist
Sharon Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Iva Lee Morgan of Marion will wed Sgt Robert Vandeveer son of Rev and Mrs J D Vandeveer of Goreville at 7 30 p m December 2 in Goreville First Baptist Church The groom is stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Morgan
Iva Lee Morgan
S. Market St
Marion
Robert Vandeveer
J. D. Vandeveer
Goreville
Goreville First Baptist Church
Sgt. Vandeveer
Ft. Jackson
5.C
Arizona's American Indian Share Among Population
In Arizona one in sixteen residents is American Indian, reflecting a sizable indigenous presence within the state. The statistic highlights the distinctive demographics shaping communities, policy needs, and cultural contributions across the region.
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Arizona
PTA To Buy Books for Johnston City School Library
The Johnston City Washington School Parent-Teacher Association donated $10 to start a library with books on children's problems. Members voted to sponsor a gospel sing on April 2 at the school and will participate in January in the March of Dimes Mathers March. Dale Taylor's home room won the prize for most parents in attendance. The Methodist Church junior choir directed by Rudolph Fleming performed a music program, hosted by Mrs. Jack Fleming, Mrs. Willie Summers, and Mrs. Ernie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Washington
Dale Taylor
Methodist Church
Rudolph Fleming
Jack Fleming
Willie Summers
Ernie Williams
Challengers Class Hosts Dinner and Gift Exchange
The Challengers class of Johnston City First Christian Church held a dinner at Two Tonys Restaurant, West Frankfort, then sent attendees to the home of Mrs. Frank Hepler in Johnston City for a sift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
First Christian Church
Tony's
West
Frankfort
Frank Hepler
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Santa Santa
Lambda Delta Chapter
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Don Wilson
Girl Scout
Sorority
Maurine Linton
Carbendale
Johnston City High School
Johnston City Woman's Club
Margaret Graver
Cindy Hansford
Graver
Herrin Woman’s Club
Herbert Tyge
James Humphreys
Merchant’s Association
Federation of Women's Club
Norway
Luther Hyden
Matt Padan
John Barlow
BPW
Business and Professional Woman's Club
District 13
Ie Steak House
Royal Neighbors
Myrtle Grant
Bessie Atwood
Oracre
Geraldine Lingle
Laude Sarver
Sylvia Descotte
Ossie Wilkins
Mora Whittington
Marshall
Ju- Jia Endrizzi
Ada Smith
Inner Sentinel
Roxie Testory
Outer Sentinel
Nora Walker
Eastern Star
Mrs. Bell
Kay Sanders
Arthur Bell
Peart
Roberts
Ten City First Baptist Church
Henry van
Bell Change
Mr. and
Mrs. James Novak
Kennedy
Norma Jean Hodges
Neunlist
Jacoby
Wales West East
Faberge
Ilineig Ave
Carbondale
Miss Morgan
Roo
PTA
Macshore
Mayfair
Eaton & Brown Sales and
G. &. Appliances
Carbondale 205
East Main
TMS
Murdate Shopping Center
Hunter Corp
Wiincis Ave
Chestnut St
Ross
Murphysboro
Sgoc
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