Catholic Circle Christmas Party Brightens St Marys Gym
The Msgr. DeGasperi Circle and Daughters of Isabella held their annual Christmas party at St. Marys Gym. The event featured holiday decorations and games with prizes for several members. Gifts were exchanged for regent Msgrisge De Gasperi, Lena Bossetta, and Rev. Father Harry Jones, followed by refreshments and carols.
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DeGasperi
Daughters O Tsabella
St. Mary’s
Lean Gheringhelli
A. Co
Jola
de la Marlow
Msgrisge de Gasperi
Lena Bosetta
Harry Jones
Joseph Calcaterra
Elks Schedule Christmas Activities at Carbondale Club
Carbondale Elks Club plans a children’s Christmas party with a guest limit, Christmas Eve baskets for needy families, and dances on December 28 with Vanalee Goodman and on New Year’s Eve with Archie Griffin. An initiation was planned after a turkey dinner, with ten candidates to be admitted at the January 7 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Elks Club
Elks
Vanalee Goodman
Elks Club
Archie Griffin
Phillip Thorne
T. Glenn Schuetz
Harvey B. Hartline Jr
Russell A. French
Robert E. Hunter
William H. Clark
Wilson R. Scott
Don Hagler
Quentin H. Reed
John B. Regan
Woodman Circle Honors State Manager in Christmas Event
Maple Grove Woodman Circle in Johnston City hosted Supreme Forest Woodman Circle District 3 for a Christmas party at Woodman Hall. Mrs. Stella Smith presided as president and Miss Gladys Shamp, Springfield state manager, attended as honoree. Gifts were exchanged and 23 Johnston City members plus nine guests from Marion and Carbondale attended. A donation of five dollars was sent to the Infirmary for the Aged of the Order in Sherman Texas. Refreshments served by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Adline Pledger and Mrs. Liela Francisco. Also included were recipe notes and gravy preparation tips for ham meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Woodman Circle
Johnston City
Supreme Forest Woodman Circle
District 3
Woodman Hall
Stella Smith
Sherman
Texas
Gladys Shamp
Springfield
Smith
Adline Pledger
Liela Francisco
Marion
Carbondale
Rep Jere Cooper Dies at 64 in Washington
Rep. Jere Cooper a Tennessee Democrat and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee died Wednesday night after a coronary thrombosis. He was 64. His death places Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas next in line to chair the key tax writing panel which originates all tax legislation in Congress.
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Washington
Jere Cooper
Tennessee
House
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
Ark
Congress
Old Age Grants To Be Hiked In January
About 6 000 grants of old age and disability benefits will rise from 77 to 79 dollars a month starting January. Illinois Public Aid Commission announced the change, affecting those whose regular living costs exceed the current 77 dollar ceiling.
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Springfield
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Yale Program Presents Christmas Show at Lone Oak Church
The Lone Oak Church hosts a Christmas program presented by Yale Program at 7 Sunday evening. The public is invited to attend.
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Lone Oak Church
Santa Visits Club Party at Herrin Woman's Club
Santa Claus stopped by the Literature Department of the Herrin Woman's Club at Mrs. Wendell Kane's home. Mrs. Bruce announced 128 gift boxes for Anna State Hospital and Mrs. Baggott urged attendance at the next business meeting on January 14 and the department gathering January 15 at Mrs. John Baudino's home.
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Santa Claus
Herrin Woman's Club
Wendell Kane
Elsworth Bath
Val Baggott
Bruce
Anna State Hospital
Johnsons Mark Silver Wedding
Mr and Mrs Junious Johnson of Vandalia celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p m Dec 29 at their home 231 S 1st St Vandalia formerly of Johnston City They were married Jan 1 1933 at First Baptist Church Johnston City by Rev A L Cox They have one son Lester Ray Johnson of Milwaukee Johnson is manager of the Blankenship Store in Vandalia He is a member of IOOF and Lions Mrs Johnson is a member of the Rebekah Lodge Both are Johnston City Methodist Church members
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Junious Johnson
S. 1St St
Vandalia
Johnston City
First Baptist Church
A. L. Cox
Lester Ray Johnson
Milwaukee
Johnson
Blankenship
Apples Stewed Pears Pealed And Cooked In Syrup
Apples to be stewed should be peeled and cured and then cut in or eighths. Simmer the fruit in a sugar syrup until tender while preserving their shape.
Family Loyalty and Restraint in Parenting Comments
The passage advises that venting irritation about a child to friends harms the child’s reputation. It urges forgiving personal lapses but warns others will remember and judge the child as “a real blem.” It counsels keeping a family’s faults private to maintain loyalty.
Johnston City Junior Women to Fund New Library Lights
Johnston City Junior Woman's Club met at the City Library. President Mrs John Kee led a business session and the group approved a 25 contribution for new light fixtures and support for the Lily Day parade in April. They also planned the Spring District Meeting of the Illinois Federation of Junior Women's Clubs to be held in Johnston City.
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Johnston City
John Kee
Illinois Federation of Junior Women’s Clubs
Kee
Challengers Host Christmas Party in Johnston City
Members of the Challengers Class of Johnston City First Christian Church held a Christmas party Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Frank Hepler with co hostess Mrs. Raymond Crafton. Mrs. Al Donat gave the devotional The Paradox of the Christmas Story and Mrs. Jesse Moore read the Scripture. Gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Helen Roberts won a game prize as refreshments were served to guests and members.
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Johnston City
First Christian Church
Frank Hepler
Raymond Crafton
al Donat
Jesse Moore
Helen Roberts
Lena Hepler
Lee Benton
Royal Neighbors Hold Christmas Party in Odd Fellows Hall
Royal Neighbors Lodge of Johnstown City hosted a Christmas gathering Monday night at Odd Fellows Hall. Hostesses included Lola Roberts Corene Hope Bonnie Brace Mary Hansford Opal Fairbanks and Jessie McGarland. Twenty five members attended with games and prizes, door prize won by Mary Davies, refreshments served.
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Johnston City
Odd Fellows Hall
Lola Roberts
Corene Hope
Bonnie Brace
Mary Hansford
Opal Fairbanks
Jessie McGarland
Mary Davies
Johnston City BPW Holds Christmas Dinner Meeting
Johnston City Business and Professional Women's Club met at Brymer's cafe Tuesday night for a dinner and Christmas party. Miss Marguerite Barra is president. Margaret Pyle was elected to membership, a club breakfast was reported, and Adeline Pledger won the door prize. Nineteen members and guest Mrs. Wallace Hunter attended.
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Johnston City Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Brymer’s Cafe
Marguerite Barra
Margaret Pyle
Adeline Pledger
Wallace Hunter
Zeta Tau Gift Exchange At Cartherville Chapter Party
Zeta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Cartherville held its annual Christmas party at Jean Reynolds home. Norma Steuerwald presided over a brief business session and the group held a gift exchange among Beta Blue Birds with prizes won by Maxine North Joanna Hampton and Pat Talley. Refreshments were served by Jeanne Reynolds and Juanita Reynolds.
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Zeta Tau Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Carterville
Jeanne Reynolds
Norma Steuerwald
Beta Blue Blue Birds
Maxine North
Joanna Hampton
Pat Talley
Juanita Reynolds
Apartment Laundry Tips With Supersize Towels
An apartment dweller without a washing machine folds large bath sheets to soak them for hours, then squeezes, rinses, and hangs them to dry. After drying, a brisk shake makes the towels clean and fluffy.
Girl Scouts Broadcast Annual Carol Service in Carbondale
The Girl Scouts in Carbondale will air their annual carol service Saturday from 10 45 to 11 00 am on Radio WCIL. Mrs John Reno directs the Scout chorus with Mrs W A Thalman on piano. Rehearsal at First Methodist Church begins 10 am.
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Carbondale Girl Scouts
WCIL
John Reno
W. A. Thalman
First Methodist Church
Soak Barley to Start Beef and Vegetable Soup
Evening soak for pearl barley with a quarter cup, next morning boil in four cups water until tender. Stir the cooked barley into a beef and vegetable soup for serving.
Snow White Sleepers and White Christmas Pajamas Item
Claiming to be among the prettiest new sleeping toys snowy white includes pantaloon pajamas with satin ribbon and ruffled beading and white corduroy peginors. They are described as pretty washable and economical with a dripdry gift promise to warm any female's heart.
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Catholic Circle
Woodman Circle
Cooper
Decatur
Delbert Hartman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bremen
Irene Jany
Man Jany
Chester
Raymond Hartmann
Percy
Maybell-Richell
Ruth Millett
Yale
Santa
Herrin Kroger
Murphysboro
Kroger
Mon
Jhju Sat
THURS
Jhju
Dorothy Hennard
Gordon Goodman
Jack Wallace
BPW
Zeta Taus
Illinois Fruit Exchange
Illinois Avenue
E. D. McGuire
Girl Scouts
Carol
Mantavani
Ae Gleason
Our Freshmen Oy
Cole Billy V
Fats Domino
Dave Bruebeck
Pat Boone
Elvis
The
Mahalia Jackson
Southern Illinois
16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut
Murphypsboro
First National Bank
Tae
Kays
Sohn’s
Kay's
Illinois
Fairfield
Capo Tepe
Zenith TV
Sunshine
Zenith
Cinetense
Spotlite
West Main Street
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