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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
7
A mixture of holiday crafts and local notes outlines youth parade fun and DIY decorations. It describes making Santa faces from gift wrap, fringe and curl techniques, and paper decorations. Also mentioned are family visits in St. Louis and a note about a hospitalized Hardcastle family member.
Miss Luetla Ant Morel daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron L Morris Davenport Iowa and Le Roy Gross son of Mr and Mrs David B Grogs Union City Pa were married in Moline on November 26 The wedding at Gospel Temple was performed by Rev D B Hollis Attendants included maid of honor Betty Duvall and bridesmaids Karen Krell Carol Gross Martha Gross Best man Arthur Van Osdel and groomsmen Ralph Carmichael Gerald Voelliger Terry Gay Ring bearer Danny Gross Flower girl Susan Gross The couple reside in Davenport following high school and employment details Two areas residents and families attended the ceremony.
The Horrin Newcomers Club hosted a Christmas party Friday night at the scout cabin with 29 attendees. Guests included Mrs. Sadie Runyon, Mrs. Dorothy Runyon, Mrs. Sharon Pohl, Mrs. Ruth Lamb, Mrs. Jackie Creath, and Mrs. Ann Hartmann. Barbara King chaired, two games were played, gifts exchanged, and a centerpiece by Mrs. Sally Mills was displayed. The next meeting is January 16 at the LyMar Hotel, inviting all newcomers.
A proverb notes that if time exists to borrow something it should also exist to return it promptly, urging responsible borrowing and timely repayment.
A reader column mix covers fashion oddities and pet themes with Ann Landers weighing in against lifelike animal jewelry. Separate letters show a mother seeking parenting calm, a man living with an ex wife’s babysitter costs, and social club notes.
Students at Southern Illinois University arrange an exhibit in the School of Home Economics showing creative gift wrapping ideas. The display features wallpaper scraps, lace, raffia, and Christmas decorations like pine sprigs, silver bows, and red elf accents on boxes of various shapes. The inventive wraps include a blue satin look with rice paper angels and a silver lace diagonal bow, with embellishments such as pine sprigs, red ribbons, and gold snowflakes.
Miss Susanne Ruth Chilton granddaughter of Robert C Burke of Murphysboro has been selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities She is a senior at Oklahoma City University and resides in Webster Groves Missouri Her mother Mrs W Chilton is formerly of Murphysboro
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