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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

6

Cancer Society Plans Year For Williamson County Chapter

Mrs. Harvey Clark county education chairman for the Williamson County Chapter of the American Cancer Society organized a luncheon at the Marion Motel for city chairmen and co workers to outline the year’s program. Attendees included Stella Smith Johnston City chair man Basil Russell Herrin Ernest Parks Marion George Ferrell Carterville J. O. Hestand Hurst co chair man Vallie Brown Herrin Robert McKinney Marion Ralph Clark Marion Harold Pangborn Marion

Harvey Clark Williamson County American Cancer Society Marion Stella Smith Johnston City Carterville County Education Basil Russell Herrin Ernest Parks George Ferrell J. O. He

OES Officers Installed at Chester Chapter Meeting

Mrs. Leslie Ellis was installed worthy matron and William Haier worthy patron of the Chester chapter. Officers installed included Marie Jurgens associate matron Dr Frank McLaughen associate patron Evelyn Marquardt secretary and Virginia Grah treasurer. Retiring worthy matron Willadean McGuire and retiring patron Bill McGuire were named.

Leslie Ellis William Haier Chester Order of Eastern Star Marie Juergens Frank McLaughen Evelyn Marquardt Virginia Grah Bessie Buatte Mae Fer Mabel Cohen Marshal Alyce Cowgar Mae Webb Adair Thelma Sternberg Ruth Lavine Young Esther Bulladene Niblock Martha Elberta Price Electa Margaret Ervin Warder Libbie Aspley Sentinel Ray Grah Helen Jane Nagel Mabel Cohen Thelma Scott Virginia Nisbet Ava Calva Haier Willadean McGuire Bill McGuire

Luella Amon Class Christmas Party Saturday

The Luella Amon Class of First Methodist Church in Carbondale will hold its annual Christmas party and gift exchange Saturday evening at Hallie Parrishs home 503 West Freeman Street Carbondale A turkey dinner will be served at 630 p.m.

Luella Amon First Methodist Church Carbondale Hallie Parrish W. Freeman St

Teenage Playrooms Need Practical Planning

Ruth Miller advises fixing up a teen study room with real needs in mind. A telephone extension is essential for calls, durable pillows, no button centers, no bare wood, and no carpet due to spills. Soundproofing helps with long playing records while teens enjoy social space and activity.

Definite reply urged for party invites

A girl should not be kept waiting for a definite yes or no when invited to a party. Hedging and uncertainty are considered rude and may force a second call to confirm if a date is available.

Breakfast oranges served with tea spoon aid

Instructions describe slicing large oranges in half and serving as breakfast fruit. Cut away from membranes and eat with a teaspoon.

Auxiliary Sets Christmas Party for Children and Teens

The American Legion Auxiliary of Eugene Jones Post 936 Murphysboro hosts a children’s Christmas party Friday from 6 to 7 p m and a teen-age party from 8 to 10 p m The Junior Auxiliary will aid with activities Mrs Maxine Passmore assists refreshments and music provided by the Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxilary Eugene Jones Murphysboro Maxine Passmore

Murphysboro Classes Hold Christmas Party At Keith Home

The Kingdom Seekers and the Kings Messengers of Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro met at Mrs. John D. Keith’s home 1938 Elm St for a Christmas gathering. Fifteen members attended with Mrs. Ben Ellis and Mrs. Keith guiding as teachers. Beverly Todd, a guest, performed a flute solo and two songs.

Kingdom Seekers Kings Messengers Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro John D. Keith Elm St Ben Ellis Beverly Todd

Christmas Party Highlights At Johnston City Lodge

Thirty five members attended the Royal Neighbor Lodge Christmas party in the Odd Fellows Hall Johnston City. Games were played prizes awarded and refreshments served by Mrs Emma Wiseman Mrs Corene Hope Mrs Bonnie Brace and Mrs Jessie Mc Farland.

Royal Neighbor Lodge Johnston City Odd Fellows Hall Emma Wiseman Corene Hope Bonnie Brace Jessie McFarland

OES Installations in Herrin for Anna Chapter Officers

About 150 members attended the Anna chapter Order of the Eastern Star installation in Herrin. Hazel Crouch was installed as worthy patron with William Crouch as worthy patron and Violante Chew and Pearlee Grady named officers for the year. numerous officers and assistants were announced with several to be installed later.

Hazel Crouch William Crouch Anna Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois Herrin Violante Chew Mae Rowe Deloras Foster Pearlee Grady Annabell Headean Fred Treece John Perrine H. D. Foster Rita Hindman Bessie Nealson Joanne Crouch Darline Triplett Sherry Hindman Muriel Popham Ress Catherine Kennedy Louise Whitfield Opal Wands Adai Ruby Rushing Ruth Anna Reader Esther Ruth Albright Martha Pauline Duncan Electa Susan Childress Chester Childress Sentinel Pearle Grady Ray Hardin Martha Perrin Edith Shannon Freda Elliot Bob Elliott Eugene Whitfield W. A. Shoopman First Baptist Church

Deborah Class Christmas Party In Carbondale Tonight

The Deborah Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church Carbondale will host its annual Christmas party tonight at 7 30 hosted by Mrs Kathleen Murray at her Skyline Drive home A $1 gift exchange is planned for those without Deborah pals.

Deborah First Methodist Church, Carbondale Kathleen Murray Skyline Drive

How To Be A Success In Life Aim High And Use A System

Dr George W Crane teaches a student how high aims and organized habits drive success. Joseph story shown, finish duties with flourish, use an agenda, and join God’s team through regular church involvement. Emphasizes positive thinking and proactive leadership.

Crane Om I Joseph Egypt Lowell Cone

Mothers Club Names Officers at December Meeting

St Andrews Mothers Club of St Andrews School Murphysboro elected new officers at the December meeting. President Mrs Virginia Gualdoni Vice President Mrs Nettie Boyer Secretary Mrs Mary Turk Treasurer Mrs Phyllis Pautler Chaplain Mrs Helen Daniel retiring president Mrs James Gleason was noted. Potluck dinner preceded the gathering with fifty three members and two guests Father Taggart and Father Lombardo present. Door prizes went to Mrs Virginia Gualdoni Mrs Edna Cook and Mrs Doris Pellegrini.

St. Andrew’s Mothers Club St. Andrew’s School Murphysboro Virginia Guald Mary Turk Phyllis Pautler Helen Daniel James Gleason Club Father Taggart Father Lombardo

Art Department Christmas Party Meeting Notice

The Art Department of the Here rin Woman's Club meets tonight December 20 at 7 45 in the home of Mrs Ed C Elles 426 South Park Avenue. Mrs George Howell and Mrs Miles Hopper lead the program.

Art Dept Hererin Woman’s Club Ed C. Elles S. Park Ave George Howell Miles Hopper

Wert Dubin Visit Returns From Ohio

In Creal Springs Mrs Wert Dubin of Toledo Ohio returned home after visiting with Mrs Herman Walker in Creal Springs.

Creal Springs Wert Dubin Toledo, Ohio Herman Walker

Poised for success plan urges bold steps and schooling

The advice urges timidity to be overcome with poise and to finish high school. It recommends at least one year of college in business or liberal arts, claiming each year adds about $25,000 to lifetime earnings.

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Cancer Society OES Rell Education Ameri Can Cancer Society Marion Motel Basil Ruth Miller Jacquard Junior Mother Good Housekeeping DuPont E. Jackson Keith Home Ron Paul Popham Eunice Nesler Madge Hardin Alma Brown Gehor Kleer Denier Thorne George W. Crane Tom W Mothers Club Oni Nettie Boy Virginia Gualdoni Edna Cook Doris Pellegrini N. Division S. Illinois Heckel’s, Inc Glenn’s Appliances
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