Carbondale Man Home from Massachusetts
W. D. MacLeod and his son Bill of 808 West Cherry Street Carbondale return today from Wakefield Massachusetts where they spent a week visiting relatives.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1950
Page
4
W. D. MacLeod and his son Bill of 808 West Cherry Street Carbondale return today from Wakefield Massachusetts where they spent a week visiting relatives.
Carbonale district president Mrs. Parker visited the Carbondale lodge with past presidents honored. Chaplains guest of honor, gifts given, Nativity scene staged, and 55 guests served. District meeting set for March 29, 1951 in Carbondale. Other holiday visits noted from Carthage, Zion, and Denver, with multiple local families hosting relatives.
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One Herrin Girl Scout troop met at the cabin Monday night for a Christmas celebration hosted by Mrs. Carl Bruce. The 18 girls split into groups to trim the tree, make cards, and decorate the dining room. Cooks shopped for food, meals included American chop suey and trim ming dishes, dessert featured ice cream and strawberries, and gifts were opened after the supper with each girl receiving a large balloon from Mrs. Bruce.
The Herrin Business and Professional Women's club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday December 19 at the Ly-Mar cafe. Thirty five members and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner as the international relations committee led by Rose Gualdoni organized the program with carols read stories and gift exchanges. The club voted to gift magazine subscriptions to Marion Veterans Hospital. Also noted were social events from the Loyal Daughters class and news of Corporal Carl E. Hopkins stationed at Reese Air Base Texas.
Edith Elles hosted the Herrin Art Club and Herrin Woman's Club members at 426 South Park Avenue. High school students performed a Yuletide program with carols and readings. Gifts were exchanged and a business session noted the cancellation of a traveling art exhibit. A note from Marion Veterans Hospital thanked the group for Christmas gifts.
The auditorium of Washington school in Murphysboro was filled to capacity Tuesday night as students presented their annual Yuletide program. Kindergartners opened with The Animal Christmas. first and second graders performed The Christmas Eve in the Toy Shop and Santa at School. middle grades presented The Magic Storybook. upper grades showcased The Christmas Story with nativity scenes.
Girl Scout troop 59 held a Thursday meeting at the Scout cabin to raise dues from ten to twenty cents. They planned future activities and outlined steps for upcoming events.
Christmas program at Trinity Pentecostal Church features the Alvy family from Paducah assisting with music. Ed Murphy and family visit the south for holidays, with relatives in Biloxi and Gowanda. a Sub-Junior Woman’s club dance and DAR meeting also noted. Christmas dinner at the Coffer residence welcomes 28 guests.
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