Miss Cole Weds James Renfro in Carbondale
Mary Evelyn Cole and James H. Renfro were married Sunday December 18 in Walnut Street Baptist Church Carbondale. The ceremony featured a silver satin gown and gardenia bouquet for the bride. Attendants included Neva Mae Cole and Joan Cunningham. After a church reception a dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Carbondale with out of town guests noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evelyn Cole
Frank O. Cole
Murphysboro
James H. Renfro
Louis F. Renfro
West Oak Street
Carbondale
C. H. Warren
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Neva Mae Cole
St. Louis
Mona Williams
Louis F. Renfro, Jr
Jerry Levelismier
Jack Summer
A. B. Mifflin
Granite City
Frank Cole
Louis Renfro
L. F. Renfro, Jr
G. V. Keller
Joyce Wise
Clara Lou Stephens
Rose Fisher
James Larson
University High School
S. S.U
Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority
Mercantile Mortgage Company
Nice Tu Sity
College of Vocations and Professions
Delynn Ann
Danville
Ind
W. E. Butler
Ewing
Glenn Richardson
Christopher
F. L. Veach Ettaire
Martin Jones
Charles
Marion
Bill Arensman
Mt. Ver
Southern Illinois Finest Hat Cleaning and Blocking For Men
A local service offers professional hat cleaning and blocking for men in Southern Illinois. The shop highlights meticulous reshaping, brim smoothening, and fabric care to restore formal headwear to its original fit and appearance. Customers are advised to bring hats for inspection and detailed care guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Deborah Class Christmas Party at First Methodist Church
The Deborah Class of the First Methodist church held a Christmas party on Tuesday December 20 at the church. Hostesses included Mrs Dwight Karr and co hostsess and others. The class president led the meeting and a Christmas story was told with a Silent Night solo. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
The
First Methodist Church
R. L. Dillinger
H. B. Newcomb
Louis Brewer
Woodson Fuller
James Boyd
Max Treece
Orlen Wallace
Alfred Presley
C. F. Ramsey
Lee Settlemoir
Claude Harris
Nelson Curtis
Vernell Bloodworth
Clyde Clark
Keith Hays
Herbert Johnson
W. H. Monroe
Dayton Howerton
John D. O'Dell
H. W. D. Yehling
James Daniels
Hancel Penry
Herbert Peebles
43 Children Entertained at B. & P. W. Party
The Christian church at Monroe and University hosted a Christmas party Tuesday Dec 20 for 43 public school girls in first to third grades. The event featured a decorated tree gifts, readings, carols, a chicken pie supper, Santa, and the addition of five new Business and Professional Women club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Monroe and
University
Carbondale Business and Professional Women’s Club
Carol Dresser
Blanche Wilhelm
Auxiliary Gift Shops Aid Disabled Vets at Hospitals
Mrs. Stella McNier, Rehabilitation chairman of the Donald Forsythe Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary, describes hospital gift shop programs run by volunteers in veterans hospitals. Gifts donated by the Auxiliary are given to hospitalized veterans who select items for their families and have them mailed home. The program aims to bring Christmas joy to families as veterans share gifts with wives, children, and mothers, emphasizing the value of giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella McNier
Donald Forsythe
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Veterans
Couples Class Christmas Party at Walnut Street Baptist
The Walnut Street Baptist Church couples group met December 19 for a Christmas party after a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Dorothy Thompson. The program featured poetry, carols, a devotional, and Santa’s gift distribution, followed by games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Dorothy Thompson
Wiswell
Ernestine Taylor
Margaret Lee Benton
Jim Montgomery
Dorothy Montgomery
Coming Events At Local Churches And Clubs
Wednesday play No Room In The Hotel at First Baptist church starts 7 30 PM. Thursday News And Needle Club meets 2 PM at Mrs Dan Penry 4171 N Washington Ave. Crab Orchard Lake Home Bureau gathering at 7 39 PM hosted by Mrs Howard Lambert with gift exchange and bring a gift for the food basket. Christmas program at Church of the Nazarene 503 East College begins 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
News and Needle Club
Dan Penry
Washington Avenue
Crab Orchard Lake Home Bureau
Howard Lambert
Church of the Nazarene
East College
First Apostolic to Present Christmas Hour
The First Apostolic church at 216 East Jackson Street presents The Christmas Hour on Friday December 23 at 7 29 p m A program of recitations from beginners and primary students two plays The Juniors perform Lu ben s Stable set in Bethlehem with oriental costumes two acts lit by candlelight The Christmas Truant by the young people s department is a dramatized cantata with a modern setting The pastor calls it an impressive service Christmas treats and presents were exchanged last Sunday after Sunday school and the church surprised the pastor at this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Apostolic Church
East Jackson Street
Luben
Bethelehem
Young People’s Department
Joyful Servants Gift Exchange at Walnut Street Baptist
The Joyful Servants Class met at Miss Wanda Alexander's home on Tuesday Dec 20. Phyllis Williams led prayer and devotional on the Christmas story from Luke 2 and Matthew 2. Members and guest Mary Ellen Robertson attended and caroling followed with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Wanda Alexander
Phyllis Williams
Jeanette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Cole
James Renfro
Joan Cunningham
Roy Elam, Jr
Anna
Non
John Jacobs
Fairfield
William Knoke
Cora City
Lucille Thurman
Gorham
Grand Tower
Ina Baudison
Pinckneyville
Luciene Schluter
Joyce Niblock
Dongola
Bill Kendricks
Salem
Norris City
Guss Gann
West Frankfort
Olney
Margaret Hosiery
Wilson
Cline-Vick
Dwight Karr
J. C. Dillinger
George Shoaff
J. H. Herman
Harry L. Pankey
Bill
Evelyn Hoyle
Tommy
Bill Hoyle
Marshal
Warren Wiswell
Armond Griffieth
Cheryl Kay
Troy Glasco
Gloria Dean
Harold Taylor
Donnie
Paul Gurley
Shirley
Dale
Henry Benton
Thompson
Linda Lou
Wanda Woods
First Apostolic
Carbondale Auto Sales
Illinois Ave
Carbondale, Iil
Norris
Fannie May Xies
Johnston
GALE
Norris Fancy Nut Chocolates
Gales
Joan Manning
Rexall
Illinois
Pyramid Roofing Lumber Co
E. Main Street
Downstate Chevrolet
Lyndal Stewart
Prop
America
Eaton Farm and Home Store
East Main
JV. Walker & Sons Walkers
Walcrest
Group
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