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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

5

Vacation Excursions Amid Holiday Travel

Mr and Mrs A S Johnson of 300 South University avenue and Mrs Fern Hughes of Champaign depart for Coconut Grove Miami for about two months over the holidays. Mrs J E Mitchell leaves for Charleston to visit her daughter and Dr and Mrs J C Montgomery. Miss Frankie Washer heads to Dixon to stay with cousins Bonita and Shirley Ann Sitter. Mr and Mrs Robert Adkins go to Florida for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Paul Woods and Mrs Pauline Hodge of Carterville were business visitors in Carbondale. Hershey Newcomb and family from 1009 South Forest avenue visited Carterville relations Wednesday evening.

A. S. Johnson South University Avenue Fern Hughes Champaign Coconut Grove Miami Fla Florida J. E. Mitchell North Springer Street Charleston J. C. Montgomery Frankie Washer Dixon Miss Bonita Shirley Ann Sitter Robert Adkins Paul Woods Pauline Hodge Carterville Carbondale Hershey Newcomb South Forest Avenue George Knapp

University Baptists Have Christmas Musical

The Christmas musical program at University Baptist Church was held last night at 208 North Illinois in a temporary building. Dr. Elbert Hadley directed with solos by H E Hall Lois Baker and Lynn Smith a saxophone solo by Donald Minton and a men's trio of Allen Smith H E Hall and Richard Hall performing We Three Kings. Leo Hoagland read scriptures between numbers and Lois Baker directed the choir with Jo Anne Smith leading a candlelight children's chorus. The church adopted a 208 52 weekly budget for 1950 excluding the Building Fund and tentatively set the pastor's salary at 5 000.

University Baptist Church North Illinois Elbert Hadley H. E.hall Lois Baker Lynn Smith Donald Minton Allen Smith H. E. Hall Richard Hall Leo Hoagland Joanne Smith

Come As You Are Party Hosted by Sally Schwartz

Sally Schwartz hosts a Come As You Are party at her home on a Wednesday morning starting at 5 a.m. with a 5:30 breakfast for fourteen sophomore girls, including Joyce Robinson and Claire Ide and others. Mary Bowen hosted a similar goose dinner for the same group last Monday. Guests listed include Janice Johnson, Eleanor Nelson, Barbara Taylor, Marilyn Rose, and Christine Minckler.

Sally Schwartz Walker Schwartz South Poplar Street Miss Schwartz Joyce Robinson Claire Mary Bowen O. K. Bowen Midland Hills Janice Johnson Claire Ide Charlene Williams Jean Hurn Eleanor Nelson Barbara Taylor Barbara Beadle Ann Hewitt Audrey Fewert Marilyn Rose Christine Minckler

Christmas Program and Gift Exchange at Lake Home

Thursday events list a crab orchard lake home bureau gathering at 7 30 hosted by Mrs. Howard Lambert with a gift exchange to fill a food basket. A Christmas program at Church of the Nazarene 503 East College also starts at 7 30.

Crab Orchard Lake

Walnut Street W M U Visits Sunset Haven

The Walton Street W M U of Walnut Street Baptist church visited Sunset Haven on Tuesday. They presented the Christmas Story of Jesus with Mrs C H Warren leading prayer and Mrs Harry Moore giving the devotional. Mrs Homer Page played Christmas carols.

Walnut Street Sunset Haven C. H. Warren Harry Moore Homer Page

Charity gifts delivered to residents at local home

Oranges apples and cookies were given to residents of the home. Members of the W M A present were Mrs C H Warren Mr Charles Ebbs Mrs Adam Arras Mrs Harry Moore Mrs W G Carter and Mrs Homer Page.

C. H. Warren Charles Ebbs Adam Arras Harry Moore W. G. Carter Homer Page

V. F. W. Auxiliary Hosts Anna Vets Christmas Party

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held a Christmas party for Anna hospital veterans. Each veteran received homemade candy and cigarettes, with ice cream and cake served. Entertainment was group singing and attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Crain and daughter Charlene, plus hospital chairman Violet Crawshaw and several others.

Veterans of the Anna Hospital Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Carl Crain Charlene Hospital Violet Crawshaw Mary Ann Eaton Edna Renshaw Mary Etta Wright Marjune Fletcher Frances Temple Ruth McIntosh Rosemary Pilasterer

Auxiliary to Have More Yule Activities for Vets

Mrs. Mary Hall of the American Legion Auxiliary reports larger Christmas aid plans for veterans and families amid rising disability claims and hospital care. The group cites 156,203 veterans aided last year and expects a bigger total this year as compensation gains take effect this month.

Mary Hall American Legion Auxiliary Hall Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary Legion Congress

First Christian Group Visits Sunset Haven

A First Christian church group visited Sunset Haven yesterday afternoon. Services featured carols Joy to the World Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night with Rev Ronald B Scriven leading a Christmas Story reading from Luke and the Lord's Supper. Gifts of fruit candy and cookies were shared with attendees. Participants included Rev Mr Scriven W G Cisne W L Marberry and several couples and ladies.

First Christian Church Sunset Haven Herald Angels Ronald B. Scriven Mr. Scriven Luke

Two Simple Christmas Candy Recipes for Quick Home Treats

The piece shares two easy holiday candy ideas. The first combines one egg white, ground peanuts, and brown sugar baked in a greased pan to yield 24 squares. The second melts chocolate with puffed rice to form 10 bite sized pieces.

Slow Roasting Preserves Juiciness and Yield

Slow roasting at low temperature reduces shrinkage and yields extra portions. Cooking from the start slowly keeps meat juicy and tender, increasing overall food value.

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University Baptists Mary Ellen McKereghan Linda Davenpost Cora M. Rogers Elizabeth Scriven Jean Lautz Charlean Harrell Geraldine Barker Joetta McCoy Clarice Harrell Ann Storme James Renfro Walnut Street Baptist Church Renfro Mary Evelyn Cole Frank O. Cole, Sr Murphysboro Mr. Renfro Louis F. Renfro West Oak Street Weath Sports Mart West Oak Illinois Ave Carbondale, Illinois V. F. W. Auxiliary Anna Vets First Christian Group W. G. Cisne W. L. Marberry Jesse Klien Mulkey Nellie Ragland Robert Koonce G R. Huffman True Giberson Joanne Kerwath T. W. Hiedinger R. H. Lewis R. Wi MeNier Joseph A. Havel Optometrist N. OL Ave Featuring Ruben First Apostolic Church E Jackson Calvin L. Ridgon Remington Sunbeam Schick Denier S. Illinois Avenue Ays de Luxe Refrigerator S. Illinois Ave Carbondale, Ill Peer’s Ilinois Avenue
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