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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1960
Page
6
Butchie Gibbons of Her sin, 10, will have a merry Christmas thanks to Southern Illinois residents who helped his family after his two year old open heart surgery in St Louis. Donors nationwide gave blood for the operation and local residents supported the family with care and encouragement during his recovery.
At the Murphysboro Woman's Club meeting held at Jackson County Nursing Home a Christmas program featured songs and readings. Mrs Norman and Mrs Denny presented the program with carols, organ music, a Luke Christmas story, and a Bethlehem Babe solo. The club choir and a 93 year old patient named W. Wright performed. 75 Christmas Angel boxes were delivered to Anna State Hospital. The next meeting is January 16 at Sallie Logan Public Library.
Dr Goodman argues divided discipline between parents harms children by creating confusion over morals and enabling them to play parents against each other. He says love and example establish a child’s conscience, urging parents to discipline with warmth and consistency while avoiding ego-driven clashes. The piece also promotes his book and patterns for home crafts, offered through the newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Ernest James and their daughter Linda of Roseville California are visiting Mrs James parents Mr and Mrs W J Williams at 501 North 7th Street Herrin. The occasion is a family visit lasting several days.
Quick handmade gift ideas for Christmas include stoles from satin or chiffon, wool mittens with gauntlet cuffs, bed jackets in nylon velvet, gaily striped denim aprons, personalized towels with monograms, and coordinated pot holders and blanket covers. Emphasizes that thoughtful gifts remain treasured and provide instructions for finishing touches.
The Herrin Junior Woman's Club held a Christmas dinner and party at Crab Orchard Country Club with 42 attendees. SIU's Miss Ruby Ballentine and Bill Barham presented a skit, Jim Bell gave a fast-draw demonstration, and Miss Sandra Matthews sang. Door prize went to Mrs Ronald Waldrop. games and dancing followed.
Mr and Mrs Harry Metz of Chester travel to Florida to spend about ten days with Dr Purdue Gould in Lake Island and on Anna Maria Island. Gould, a neurosurgeon, was among Korea war front line surgeons in 1950. They will travel by plane.
Beta Omicron and Xi Rho chapters of Beta Sigma Phi held a joint Christmas party at Mrs. Taftie Helleny’s home. Mrs. Fred Simmons narrated a slide show of The Littlest Angel and a secret sister gift exchange occurred. Prize winners included Mrs. John Dohanich and others. canned goods were collected for a needy family. next meetings set for Jan 9 at designated homes.
Eta Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Johnston City held its annual Christmas dinner at Franklin County Country Club on Saturday night. Officers and directors served as hostesses and a mock radio show framed the program led by master of ceremonies Tom Snow. A vocal trio including Mrs Bessie Greer Mrs June Murman and Mrs Betty Engram with Miss Hazel Kemper accompanied featured numbers while Ray Marigini from West Frankfort played accordion. Members exchanged gifts. forty five members and their husbands attended.
Frances Kilpatrick encourages letters to stations sponsors and networks praising well presented programs. She cites ABC TV news on legal problems, CBS Harvest of Shame, and other notable broadcasts. Readers should simply thank stations for good shows to influence future programming.
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