Philathea class Christmas gathering at Murphysboro home
The Philathea class of First Methodist held a Christmas turkey dinner and party at Mrs. John Craver's Murphysboro home on Thursday night. Hostesses included Georgia Burton Mina Brewer Ethel Burke Mary Higgins Bessie Blackwood Lara Hart and Elsie Reed. Elizabeth Grizzell led devotionals and read If We Had Been There. Marv Wright presided over a business session. Santa Claus distributed gifts among 30 members. Guests included Marvybelle Melvin and daughter Laura Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John Craver
Murphysboro
Georgia Burton
Mina Brewer
Ethel Burke
Mary Higgins
Bessie Blackwood
Lara Hart
Elsie Reed
Elizabeth Grizzell
Marv Wright
Santa Claus
Marvybelle Melvin
Laura Sue
Carbondale Residents Head For Pittsburg And Georgia Tech Stop
Mrs. Flossie Frick of Carbondale leaves for Pittsburg Pa to stay with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs F V Cellucci for an indefinite visit. Orville Bevel Jr a Georgia Tech student arrives in Mt Ver from Atlanta to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Orville Bevel Sr in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Frick
North Iinois Asc
Carbondale
Pittsburg
F.V. Cellucci
Orville Bevel Jr
Georgia Tech
Mt. Vernoon
Atlanta
Orville Bovel Sr
Carbondale Lodges Hold Potluck and White Rose Officers Elected
The Carbondale Rebekah lodge held a birthday potluck at Oddfellows Hall with 25 members. Grace Bradley presided. A future meeting is set for January 1 and a card party for Saturday. The White Rose club elected Mrs. J C Doyle president and officers, with Jan 17 set for the next meeting at Mrs. Harry Flynn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
White Rose Club
Carbondale
Harvey Harry
South Beveridge
J. C. Doyle
Roy Gower
A. A. Vitt
C. A. Ashby
Jeff Brewer
Past Matrons Club Holds Christmas Turkey Dinner
The Past Matrons club of Carbondale Chapter Order of the Eastern Star hosted the annual Christmas turkey dinner at Mrs. Charles E. Bennett's home in Carbondale on Monday at 6 30 p m Twenty four members and one guest attended and each member brought two gifts that were sent to the Eastern Star home in Macon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Charles E. Bennett
Eastern Star
Macon
Yule Party Held by Zeigler Delta Theta Tau Sorority
The Eta Lau Chapter of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority in Zeigler held its Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. William McNair home. Games and a gift exchange took place as Santa distributed amusing gifts to 21 members and guests. Assistant hostesses included Mrs. Jack Parrish and others, with Mrs. Arthur Reiger as chapter president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eta ‘Lau
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Zegsler
William McNair
Santa Claus
Jack Parrish
Raymond Landers
Cecil Spain
Theodore McGonagil
Hila Harriss
Arthur Reiger
Iwwenty
Zeigler Rebekah Lodge Holds Christmas Party at Proctor Hall
A pot luck supper and Christmas party were held Tuesday night in Zeigler at Proctor Hall for Zeigler Rebekah Lodge members and families. Officers awarded Mrs. Joe Terando with a television chair, and personal gifts were exchanged. A business session planned the January 20 1953 installation of officers. thirty nine people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Hall
Zeigler
Zeigler Rebekah Lodge
Iir
Joe Terando
Noble Grand
Legion and Auxiliary Host Christmas Party
Metropolis American Legion and Auxiliary held a Christmas party on Thursday December 18 at the Legion home. Games were played and a gift exchange took place. Refreshments were served with zero members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
Pilgrimages Highlighted Across Religions
Pilgrimages have long formed a key practice in many faiths, guiding adherents to sacred sites. Faith traditions mark journeys as acts of devotion, penance, or spiritual recommitment, shaping community rituals and personal faith journeys.
Mayer-Williamson nuptials at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Mrs. Leon A. Mayer formerly Patricia Ann Williamson wed on November 27 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Herrin. She is the daughter of Sam Williamson Jr. and wife. Mayer's parents are Mr. and Mrs. A F Mayer of Millstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon A. Mayer
Patricia Ann Williamson
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Herrin
Sam Williamson Jr
N. Park Ave
Mayer
A. FH. Mayer
Millstade
Mann Studio
Wed in Cutler Patricia Lester Ray Cox Repeat Vows
Miss Patricia Ann Lester and Ray Andrew Cox, both of Tilden, repeated their vows Friday December 19 at the First Baptist parsonage. Rev. James Lester officiated before about 50 guests with Pauline Rody as attendant and Paul Rothwell as best man in attendance at a church party following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler Patricia Lester
Ray Cox
Patricia Ann Lester
James Albert Lester
Ray Andrew Cox
Hallie Cox
Tilden
First Baptist Church
James Lester
Pauline Rody
Paul Rothwell
Christmas Parties and Club Gatherings in Local Communities
Mrs George Tegtmeyer hosted a Campbell Hill Christmas bridge party with prizes won by Miss Genevieve Dudenbostel and Mrs Elmer Luehr. Campbell Hill Ladies Aid exchanged gifts at a Baptist church quilting session. Steeleville PTA held a book fair and Christmas party December 12 in the school cafeteria, with supper at 5 pm and a program later. Mr and Mrs Myles Blair hosted Percy Home Bureau members for a Christmas party, with thirty five attendees Tuesday night. Twenty Cutler Home Bureau members attended a Christmas party at Mrs Lawrence Semples home, noting new member Mrs Gerald Spencer. Visitors from Boonville Indiana included Mr and Mrs Charles Marlow and daughter Janet and Mr and Mrs Robert Edner. 4 H Busy Bees girls had a party in Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tegtmeyer
Campbell Hill
Bridge Club
Genevieve Dudenbostel
Elmer Luehr
Steeleville Parent-Teachers Association
Myles Blair
Percy
Percy Home Bureau
Cutler Home Bureau
Lawrence Semple
Gerald Spenceer
Campbell Hill School Christmas Program Tuesday Night
The Campbell Hill Grade School will present its Christmas program on Tuesday December 23. Each grade will perform plays songs and recitations. A gift exchange and a visit from Santa Claus are scheduled for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Hill
Santa Claus
Stouts Of Ava Leave For California
Mr. and Mrs. George Stout of Ava departed Thursday bound for California to spend three months with their son John at Downey and visit other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stout
Ava
California
John
Downey
Mayfield Home From Kemper Academy for Holidays
David Mayfield son of Dr and Mrs George C Mayfield of Steeleville returns home from Kemper Military Academy Booneville Missouri for Christmas vacation extending to January 5 continuing students during holiday break at the academy and family notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mayfield
George C. Mayfield
Steeleville
Kemper Military Academy
Booneville, Mo
Pi nckneyville Du Quoin hosts Kane Kirkland wedding party
Mrs Richard M Pyatt of Pinckneyville and Mrs Thomas Hungate of Du Quoin entertained the wedding party of Miss Jo Anne Kane and Dale Lee Kirkland with a buffet supper after their rehearsal at the Pyatt home. Guests included Dr Ralph L Kane, Edward Kirkland, Tirzah Kane, Betty Brown, Rev H E Ivens, James Hiller, Marrogers, Estella Rogers, Richard Pyatt and Thomas Hungate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Pyatt
Pinckneyville
Thomas Hungate
du Quoin
Jo Anne Kane
Dale Lee Kirkland
Pyatt Home
Ralph L. Kane
Edward Kirkland
Tirzah Kane
Betty Brown
H. E. Ivens
James Hiller
Marrogers
Estella Rogers
Richard Pyatt
Pinckneyville Hosts Joint Christmas Program
Mr and Mrs Dean Hammack return to Pinckneyville after a Florida vacation. The Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service guild of the Methodist church held a joint meeting on December 16 at 7 pm. The program titled Good Tidings of Great Joy featured participants in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hammack
Pinckneyville
Florida
Women's Society of Christian Service
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Methodist Church
MacMurray Freshman Beverly Dawson Returns Home for Christmas
Miss Beverly Dawson a freshman at MacMurray College in Jacksonville arrived in Herrin Thursday to spend the Christmas holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dawson at 500 West Monroe. After Christmas she will visit with her roommate Miss Virginia Johnson in Wausau Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Dawson
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Herrin
Hugh Dawson
Monroe
Faithful Workers Hold Christmas Party at Herrin Church
The Second Baptist Church Herrin Christmas gathering for the Men's Bible Class was held in the basement with a 6 o'clock potluck supper. Mrs Bert Griggs led a brief business session and an exchange of gifts occurred. Thirty members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faithful Workers
Second Baptist Church of
Herrin
Bert Griggs
Past Noble Grand Club Hosts Holiday Session
Mrs. Ollie Boren hosted the Past Noble Grand Club of the Herrin Rebedah Lodge with assistance from Mrs. Hassie Sandusky and Mrs. Louise Duncan. President Dandusky led a meeting, sent Christmas cards to shut ins, planned a parcel post sale, and held games, prizes, and a gift exchange to close with refreshments. Eighteen members attended. The next meeting will be January 29 at Mrs. Cox’s home, 72 E Harrison St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Boren
Herrin Rebedah Lodge
Hassie Sandusky
Louise Duncan
Dandusky
Muriel Cox
Fighteen
Cox
E. Harrison St
Carterville Couple Plan Christmas Eve Wedding
Mr and Mrs Floyd Evin of Carterville announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Helen to Leonard Williamson son of Mr and Mrs Nolie Williamson of Carterville The ceremony will be held December 31 at the First Christian Church of Carterville by Pastor J W Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Evin
Carterville
Helen
Leonard W.liamson
Nolie \illiamson
Cartervilel
First Christian Church
Tervilel
J. W. Lawrence
Sophomores Attend Television Party
Sophomore class at Walier Community High School held a television party at Bill Autin's home with fifteen attendees. Weekend visitors included Mrs McCamish and family from Carterville and Sacrament o, Calif, plus relatives from Marion Elizabethtown and St. Louis. The church will observe Student and Servicemen Recognition Day on December 28 during morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walier Community
Guy Johnson
Aud Echols
H. B. Strickland
Harry Smith
David Keene
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Johnston City BEPW Christmas Party at Methodist Church
Johnson City Business and Professional Women's Club hosted its Christmas party at First Methodist Church. Members and guests enjoyed decorated tables, a speaker table centerpiece, carols, and a channelgraph demo. Twenty eight members attended with three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
BEPW
Methodist Church
Johnson City
Marguerite Barra
Pearl Roberts
Zeigler Family Heads to Carlsbad New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Dale Carter of Zeigler travel Thursday to Carlsbad New Mexico to visit son in law Pat Staples and daughter Betty They are joined by Mrs Elizabeth McFarland of Zeigler who will spend winter with her son in law June Stanhouse and daughter Betty and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Carter of
Zeigler
Carlsbad
N. M
Elizabeth McFarland
Daugher
June Stanhouse
Betty
Pvt. Carter Leaves For Washington Camp Lawton trip noted
Pvt. Bob Carter left for Camp Lawton Washington Thursday morning after a ten day leave in Zeigler with Mr and Mrs Dale Carter. He has served one year and is stationed at Camp Roberts California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Carter
Camp Lawton
Wash
Zeigler
Jes Dale Carter
Carter
Camp Roberts
Calif
Zeigler Auxiliary Hosts Yale Party Christmas Gathering
Zeigler Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary members gathered for Christmas parties at the homes of Mrs. Carl Rush and Mrs. John Grek. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mike Tatar and Mrs. Arthur Reiger, with white elephant honors to Mrs. Rush. Eight and twenty seven members attended respectively, with gifts exchanged and a holiday program including a lesson on respiratory diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Debbie Gale in Murphysboro
Miss Debbie Gale of North Ninth Street Murphysboro was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Rosemary Boucher on Mulberry Street. Co hosted by Mrs Ted Boucher and Mrs John Gale. Games and prizes were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Gale
North Ninth Street
Murphysboro
Rosemary Boucher
Mulberry Street
Ted Boucher
John Gale
Martin Family In Murphysboro For Christmas
Martin family members visit Murphysboro to spend Christmas with relatives including Mrs Mabel Cline and Mr and Mrs Sam Martin Sr. Also noted are a trip to Florida for holidays and a university student home for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Murphysboro
Sullivan in Veterans Hospital at Marion
Carroll Sullivan, son of Mrs Lula Sullivan of 427 Lucier St Murphysboro, is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Marion. Sullivan recently returned from two years service in Japan. B Payne of Portland Ore visits Murphysboro with sister Mrs Bill Carnes. Murphy St Payne is a former Murphysboro resident. The Junior Women's class Christmas party at Centenary Methodist church Murphysboro was held at Mrs Juanita Stewart's home. Co-hostesses were Mary Ellen Blacklock Vivian Pilles Alice Huppert and Margie Denny. Devotionals led by Mrs Juanita Dickey used colored slides to tell the Christmas story. The group sang carols and exchanged gifts with twenty-one members and two guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam MecCamish
Carterville
C. C. Decker
Oeot
Sammy
Sandy
Elizabethtown
T.E.L
Elm Street Baptist Church
Murphysboro
Priscilla Stanton
Eva Baskin
Barbara Smith
Carroll Sullivan
Lula Sullivan
Lucier St
Veterans Hospital
Marion
Sullivan
Japan
B. Payne
Portland, Ore
Bill Carnes
Murphy St. Payne
Centenary Methodist Church
Juanita Stewart
Mary Ellen Blacklock
Vivian Pilles
Alice Huppert
Margie Denny
Juanita Dickey
Grange Hall Home Bureau Lesson On Deep Fat Frying
Mrs. William Elmore and Mrs Ben Reiman hosted a Grange Hall Home Bureau meeting at Elmore's home on Wednesday. The deep fat frying lesson was led by Mrs. Reiman. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to 11 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elmore
Ben Reiman
Grange Hall
Lincoln School Pupils Present Annual Christmas Program
Lincoln Mur physhoro pupils staged their Christmas program with the Kindergarten hosting Christmas Thoughts and Christmas Songs. First graders performed Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with Mark Perkins as Rudolph and Gary Fichner singing Santa Claus Land. Second grade sang Eight Tiny Reindeer and third grade presented Santa Sleeps. Fourth grade offered Choosing The Proper Tree and The Dance of the Christmas Wreath. Fifth grade sang a medley of Christmas songs and sixth grade enacted The Cowboy s Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Murphyshoro
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Rebekah
Carbondale Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Grace Bradley
W. A. Land
Memphis, Tenn
Zeigler Sorority
Zeigler Rebekahs
Legion and Auxiliary
Betty Holt
Denver Seyferth
Thelma Thompson
Campbell Hill Club
Tegtmeyer Home
Ladies Aid
Campbell Hill Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Steeleville PT
Blair Home
Cutler
Charles Marlow
Janet
Robert Fdner
Boonville
Ind
Busy Bees
Eee
Stouts
Hammacks
Pinckneyville Societies
MacMurray
Mrs. Boren
Sam McCamishes
Coe'lo
St. Louis
Josephine Monti
Irene Bazonis
Virginia
Coello
W. Monroe
Mrs. Laws M. Williford
Pine St
Ann
Richard Lee Tomei
R. A. Tomei
Christopher
Mohler
Marlina Retieuna
Katherine Kowalis
Delmar Mitchell
Novella Groves
Henry van Dyke
Tinse Trapani
Marcella Trapani
Mary Litton
Marion B&pw Club
Geneva Faucett
Grace Duty
Nancy Gravy
Marion Club
Herrin and Carterville
Mable Purcell
Barra
Roberts
Seconda Foli
Groves
Mary Foster
Marie Souers
Firestone
Max’s
Col. W. Main
University
Imerr Imaselene Wcet AS
T.M. U.S. Pot. of
NEW Royal
New Mexico
Washington
Zeigler Home Bureau
Yale
American Legion Auxiliary of
John Grek
Chester Browning
Zeigler Hospital
George Earl
Mary Grgek
Jeannie Grgek
Shirley Hawkins
Kay Clark
Joan Willliams
Edith Cox
Rechter
Yale Party
Tom's Place
S N
Thomas Martin
Thomas Carter
Cherry Point
N. C
Mabel Cline
Sam Martin
Wides
Louis Wides
Miami
Fla
Julius Wides
Mary Cleland
University of Ilinois
Homer Cleland
Berrier
Missouri
J. H. Berrier
Norborne
H. H. Berrier
Mr. Berrier
Lincoln
Murphyshoro School
Williams
Illinois
Cline-Vick Drug CO
Tabu
Ptt Pep
Carbondale, Marion
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