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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

7

Miss Tidwell Weds Lynn E Scott in Herrin Ceremony

The Hochzeit followed with a breakfast at the Brass Lantern and a rehearsal dinner at the Flagstaff House. Families and friends including Mrs W F Tidwell of Pittsburg and Mrs John Hart Reece of Pueblo attended. The couple plans Christmas in Albuquerque then Boulder where he graduates from CU School of Engineering and joins the National Bureau of Standards. she pursues medical records studies.

Flagstaff House W. F. Tidwell Pittsburg John Hart Reece Pueblo Colo Virginia Carter Los Angles Calif Herbert Seal Ter Diane Denver Herrin Freida Kerr Chi Omega Evans Jim Carter Albuquerque Dick Marcus Theta Xi Scott Boulder University of Colorado School of Engineering National Bureau of Standards Herrin Township Arapahoe

Christmas Party and Church Gatherings in Johnston City

The Herrington family held its annual Christmas party December 16 at Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sutton’s home in Johnston City with Rev. Ralph Williams and Rev. Joe Kelley leading prayers. Santa handed out gifts to attendees as 28 enjoyed refreshments. Also, the Junior Missionary Society met at 506 E. Broadway hosted by Mrs. John Kee with gifts exchanged. A First Baptist Church T.E.L. Class dinner occurred December 16 with Ira Biggs visiting.

Herrington Kenneth Sutton Burgess Ave Johnston City Ralph Williams Marissa Joe Kelley Jim Moake Ella Brown Betty Yearack James Watt Chicago Vernon Moore Gregg John Kee Junior Missionary Society Washington Avenue Baptist Church E. Broadway Clifford Davis Lowell Houston Andie McCormick

Plans Open House for Golden Wedding in Johnston City

Mrs. Charles Baumgartner announces her parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fuller will celebrate their golden wedding with a Christmas Day open house from 3 to 5 p.m. in Benton Rt. 1. Ruth Steger gave opening prayer. Activities included two food baskets for Needy families and a $15 donation to Carmi Children's Home. The missionary program was led by Mrs. Thelma Talerico with a lesson by Mrs. Frances Bellett on Missionary Work in Northern New Mexico. Ann Tygett led a Holiday Fiesta program with Christmas decorations and gift wrapping ideas. Members sang carols and exchanged gifts. Prizes went to Mrs. East, Mrs. Mary Smith, and Mrs. Tygett. Hostesses included Mrs. Stella Wiggins and others.

Charles Baumgartner Johnston City Claude Fuller Rt. 1 Benton Age Ruth Steger Carmi Thelma Talerico Frances Bellett New Mexico Ann Tygett East Mary Smith Tygett Stella Wiggins Myrtle Cheatham Smith Effie Ferrell Helen Nunn

Jonesboro PTA Hosts District Scholarship Award Ceremony

Bernadine Early of Anna presented the life membership pin and award during a Jonesboro PTA meeting. District 18 comprises Jackson Union Alexander and Pulaski counties. The ceremony occurred at a recent district meeting.

Bernadine Early Anna Jackson Union Alexander Pulaski Jonesboro Pta Myra Garwood Jonesboro Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers

Visits by Valier in early 20th century note

Mrs Lena Mae Kirk of Fort Wayne Indiana visits her Valier relatives Mr and Mrs Harlan Cook. Mr and Mrs Donald E White arrive from Moses Lake Washington where he served in the U S Air Force. Mrs White is Dolores Dugger. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hill and children of Wood River were guests of Mr and Mrs John Camrot in Valier.

Lena Mae Kirk Ft. Wayne, Ind Valier Mrs Harlan Cook Donald E. White Moses Lake Wash U. S. Air Force White Dolores Dugger Ralph Hill Wood River John Camrot

Dessert Luxe Topper: Coconut Saute for Pudding

Quick and simple topper for any dessert. Melt butter, add a quarter cup coconut, and sauté until golden brown. Stir constantly and spoon over pudding for a de luxe finish.

Time With Dad Tops Kids Gift, Says Dr Crane

Four Chicago fathers boasted of costly presents for sons. A dad pledged one full day of his time each month for a year, showing that time with father beats material gifts. Emphasizes involvement, example, and positive conduct over luxuries.

Johnston City Eastern Star Holds Christmas Party

Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star in Johnston City held a Christmas party at Mrs. Roy Ligon home with Ada Hunter presiding. Sarah Mason became a member and Masons won a door prize. Elwood Rebekah Lodge hosted a potluck before the meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Friday night.

Order of Eastern Star Johnston City Roy Ligon Ada Hunter Sarah Mason Laverne Bell Eric Henson Sylvia Thurmond Irene Smith Maude Ozment Mason

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Miss Tidwell Lynn E. Scott Hermegi Margaret Jochum First Methodist Church Eunice Carson Madelon Neilson Bess Kirk Heber Burge Margie Hamilton Lorene Jones Louise Oldani Ach Georgia Meeker Guild First Presbyterian Church of Mana Cotton Hallie Darnell Teresa Rude Agnes W S. 22Nd St Hein Arenes Calif Harvey Phelps Helen Music Department the Herring Woman’s Club V. A Ferrell Starnes Lorenge Orwin Stot Yule Baskets Bethany Bryan Street Baptist Church of T. Me Seella Wallace Hunter Clarence Baiar Kitchner Tommy and Millicent Anson Cochran Gaston Hannebique Richard Bewick John Mallaburn Barbara Hunter PTA George W. Crane Harry B Daddy Qian Murphysboro Presto Proctor Dormeyer Proctor Toaster Camfield WARDS Fryer-Cooker Ceek Edfete Cook
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