Chester hospital holds tree lighting ceremony
The Chester Memorial Hospital Auxiliary lit their Christmas tree on the hospital lawn during a ceremony tied to the auxiliary's quarterly meeting. Attendees included Candy Stripers leaders, Mrs. Jerry Germaine, Rev. Eric Cash, and the St. John Lutheran adult choir under Merlin Holtzen. Donations fund hospital equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester’s Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary
Jerry Germaine
Eric Cash
Menard Penitentiary
St. John Lutheran Church
Merlin Holtzen
Robert Wolz
George McVicar
W. P. Crawford
Chicago
Boys of
Chester
Germaine
Jim Whittenberg
Vietnam
Ray Alford
Paul Welge
Lewis Lence
Murphysboro Newcomers Club Hosts Yale Party
The Murphysboro Newcomers Club held a Christmas meeting at the American Legion Hall. A buffet dinner and dance followed, with Steve McQuay as soloist accompanied by Becky Kittrel and hosted by Mrs. Gene Murdoch, assisted by several members.
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Newcomers Club of
Murphysboro
American Legion Hall
Steve McQuay
Becky Kittrel
Gene Murdoch
Jack Myers
Bob Knight
Joe Williams
D. A. Newton
Mayonnaise Thinning Tips By Quick Liquids
Mayonnaise can be thinned with various liquids on hand. Use a small amount of milk light cream tomato juice prepared mustard or fruit juice from canned or bottled sources.
The Sour Orange’s Early American Arrival
The Seville orange, brought to America by explorers and early settlers, is thought to be the first citrus fruit introduced to the continent.
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America
Smart shopping tips and frugal fashion sense
A shopper guide notes women may face higher clothing prices this year. It urges resisting pressure salespeople, reading labels, and matching new purchases to existing wardrobes. Emphasizes washable fabrics, care needs, and budgeting for maintenance. Also offers simple kitchen play ideas for children and a quick milk drink with corn syrup idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Snoddy
Chester Woman's Club Christmas Meeting Recap
The Chester Woman's Club Literature and Drama Department met at Mrs. K. A. Pautler's home for a holiday program. Mrs. Ford Jostman opened with the Christmas Story from Luke. Guests received favors. next meeting at Mrs. Huffstutter's on Jan. 8 to review a Bond family book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Woman’s Club
K. A. Pautler
Ford Jostman
B. E. Gilster
John Boxdorfer
Jessie Lee Huffstutler
Ferd Jostman
A. G. Koopman
R. H. Groff
Louise Kurtz
H. G. Backer
William Juergens
A. L. Gilster
J. R. Gordon
Huffstutter
Bond
Murphysboro Couple Announce Engagement
Mr and Mrs Lester Pyron announce their daughter Janis Pyron engaged to Pfc Bennie J Simmons son of Mr and Mrs Ray White. Janis Pyron a junior at Murphysboro High School and Bennie Simmons serves with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. Wedding plans are indefinite.
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Lester Pryon
Roblee Ave
Murphysboro
Janis
Bennie J. Simmons
Simmons
Ray White
Murphy St
Miss Pyron
101St Airborne Division
Vietnam
Johnston City Club Plans Gifts and Scholarship Support
Eta Omega chapter Johnston City and Beta Sigma Phi sorority members voted to send a basket of food and toys to a deserving family at Christmas and to donate 25 to the George Kee Memorial scholarship fund. Lessons were given by Hazel Kemper and Mrs. Robert Roth. Secret sisters exchanged gifts and favors included hand knit Christmas bells. Mrs. Dudley McDaniel hosted with Mrs. Francis Studer as co host. The world’s largest food crop is rice.
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Eta Omega Chapter
Johnston City
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
George Kee
Hazel Kemper
Robert Roth
Dudley McDaniel
Francis Studer
Mini dolls go mini as Raggedy Ann inspires new line
AP News describes a shift to miniature dolls for Christmas shopping with Raggedy Ann and other classics offered in small sizes. Teensie and teen baby dolls feature life like details aided by vinyl work and wire under skin for poseability, while larger plush animals reach maxi proportions.
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Beth
Amy
Meg
Joe
Little Women Fame
Dolly
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Salinas, Calif
Chester Hospital
William Welge
Women’s Circle
Kenneth Chapman
Priaearag
Spetecares
West Main
Ats
Carbondale
Murphysboro Club
Dwight Annear
Maid-Rite Cafe
Illinois Carbondale, Ill
Duvardos
Broadway & St. Louis
Sparta, Ill
United States
Duvardo
Itchen
Lay
Janis Pyron
Johnston City Club
Southern Illinois
Philco
Maxi Fm
AP News
Doll Land
Raggedy Ann
Lloyd’s
Mardale Shopping Center
Herrin Rexall Drugs
North Park Ave
Herrin
Ill
Kenneth Granneman
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