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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1968

Page

7

Couple to celebrate 64th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Anderson of 506 N Michael St Carbondale celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary with dinner for immediate family. They wed December 21 1904 in Carbondale. Ada Mae Helton is his wife. They have two children Helen Baughman and Ralph, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. They are longtime Carbondale residents and First Christian Church members.

Sam Anderson N. Michael St Carbondale Ada Mae Helton Mr. Anderson Simon Walker W. J. Helton Anderson Enoch Anderson Makanda Helen Baughman Ralph Granite City First Christian Church

New Members Join Auxiliary at VFW Post

Two new members Wilma Miriam and Mrs. Lester King were initiated at the Friday Ladies Auxiliary meeting for Heyde-Pillow Post 1301. Membership reaches 222 for 1969. A Christmas dinner drew about 100 members and guests. eight members visited Marion Veterans Hospital. Pillowcase party for Cancer Fund set for Jan 9 at 7:30 p.m. Next meeting planned for Dec 27.

Heyde- Pillow Veterans of Foreign Wars Wilma Miriam Lester King M. G. Wedler Marion Veterans Hospital Carl G. Bond Cancer Fund Post

Engagement announced for Vicki Griffith and Rex Morrison Jr

Alvin Griffith of Carbondale and Mrs. James Presley of Murphysboro announce the engagement of their daughter Vicki Griffith to Rex A Morrison Jr. Morrison is the son of Mrs. Parl Threilkeld and Rex Morrison Sr. Griffith is a senior at Carbondale Community High School. Morrison attended Murphysboro Township High and works in Carbondale. Wedding plans are indefinite.

Alvin Griffith Carbondale James Presley Murphysboro Vicki Griffith Rex A. Morrison Jr Morrison Parl Threilkeld Rex Morrison Sr Royal Miss Griffith Carbondale Community Murphysboro Township

Herrin woman named honorary Air Force recruiter

Mrs Mildred Hindman owner of Serv A Motor and Trailer Sales Herrin received an Air Force honor for aiding recruitment by providing a trailer for Du Quoin State Fair two years running Lt Col Clarence Suber and T Houston Macy presented the award Also honored were Hindman co workers Elmer Roth and Cecil Teffertiller with appreciation certificates for service to Air Force recruiting.

Clarence Suber Houston Macy Mildred Hindman Elmer Roth Serv-A Motor and Trailer Sales, Inc Herrin Air Force Illinois Hindman Cecil Teffertiller

Pamper Hands With Rubber Gloves for Night Care

Protect hands from harsh soaps by wearing cotton‑lined tan gloves over rich cream as a bedtime treatment.

A Gift That Grows An Investment Idea for Spouses

A novel Christmas gift idea suggests giving an investment in American business. Examples show a wife receiving 25 shares worth $500 with quarterly dividends and rising value, while mutual fund shares offer diversified ownership. Options suit both modest and larger budgets and aim for long term returns.

SIU Carbondale hosts international students during Christmas break

International Student Service at SIU Carbondale reports about 700 foreign students will holiday with area families including Carbondale Murphysboro Marion Herrin and West Frankfort. Families or students may contact the office at 453 5774 to arrange hospitality and events run from 8 to 11 p m on Dec 27 at Wesley Foundation and other holiday activities.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois SIU Paul Morrill International Hospit Committee Murphysboro Marion Herrin West Frankfort International Student Office Woody Hall International Student Service Dents Wesley Foundation Illinois Ave Feta STU National Churcch

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