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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
6
Dr David Goodman argues loneliness among American women stems from failed family roles and overbearing mothers. He urges husbands to shed materialism and wives to foster fulfilling marriages, noting how mother fixation harms sons and future relationships. Readers may write for a reply with stamped self addressed envelope.
Mr and Mrs Richard Smith were guests of honor at a wedding shower held December 7 in Johnston City park cabin. The event was hosted by Mrs Pearl Smith Mrs B C Winstead and Mrs Margaret Herzog with Mrs John Winstead and Miss Judy Winstead in charge of the social hour. Thirty five guests attended.
Judith Ann Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Marshall of Murphysboro wed Kenneth Davis of Jacob in a fall ceremony at St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church Campbell Hill. She wore a white taffeta gown with lace bodice and fingertip veil a bouquet of white carnations. Wilma Dean Marshall was maid of honor and Lester Lange was best man. The couple plans to reside in Jacob after a wedding trip through the south.
The Willing Workers for Christ class of Johnston City First Christian Church held a Christmas party on December 11 in the church. Gwendolyn Williams Linda McNeal and teacher Mrs Roy Ligon organized the social hour.
An editorial piece recalls a man called Santa Claus as a family figure in a Christmas story. Lorin Hyslop and his daughter Kim are highlighted as the centerpiece of a child’s hopeful holiday, dreaming of sleds and toys while family rituals culminate in a festive Christmas dinner and bedtime. The piece asserts Santa’s presence in homes worldwide and in stories beyond New York City.
By Jeatann Hyslop, the essay returns to the season's child centered magic. It notes how Christmas transforms the world into a fairyland for young children, with bright decorations and hidden gifts, while adults reflect on meaning.
Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church Mizpath class plans to deliver gifts to shut-ins for Christmas and distribute Christian literature in January. The party at Mr. and Mrs. Buford Howard’s home decided the plans. Esther Davis, employed by the American Baptist Convention in Chicago, received a cash gift. the class supports her work monthly.
The Chester Woman's Club Garden and Conservation department held a Christmas meeting Tuesday at Mrs. Margaret Gwin's home with co hostess Mrs. Iva nuck. Members shared their memorable childhood gifts and exchanged gifts. Guests included Mrs. William Barnes Mrs. Robert L. Smith of Chester and Mrs. Herman Zimmermann of Steeleville. The next meeting will be January 9 at the Buena Vista Bank building in Chester.
Christmas plans at the Veterans Hospital in Marion include tree decorations and parties sponsored by 26 veterans organizations. On December 13 patients received a $5 bill from Mrs Blanch Osborne representing Chicago's American Charities. A Christmas party by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary was held for all patients. Activities include a gift shop opening by the American Legion Auxiliary, a joint Christmas party and gift distribution in all wards, and Marion Girl Scouts decorating trees on December 23.
At the Chester Legion Hall Christmas party the auxiliary reported aid to a needy local family and a gift sent to a girl at Ogelsby Cottage. The Christmas Gift Shop will open December 18 at Security Hospital for veterans to send gifts to their families, with packages wrapped and mailed by the auxiliary. Ruth Schueren led the Veterans Craft Shop. sales proceeds go to veterans. Ann Caraway noted four girls from the junior auxiliary attended a district meeting in Carbondale. The group makes place mats and bags for the veterans tree and voted to donate to Haven Transportation Fund National Security Child Welfare Girl Scout Troop Gift to Yanks and Soldiers and Sailors home from Normal. Alla Brinkman reported Christmas treats for St Ann's Home. Randolph County Legion officers attended, with next council meeting January 20 in Chester.
A potluck dinner was held at the First Baptist Church as Ava Home Bureau appoints a committee to plan a craft center open to members. Twenty boxes were packed and sent to Anna State Hospital for Christmas. Twenty-two members and three guests attended the meeting.
Seventeen members of Cub Scout Pack 69 decorated the Christmas tree at the American Home Department party in Jefferson City. Mrs Lowell Smith and Mrs Clarence Finke presided. three achievement awards were given and an identification bracelet was made for each scout.
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