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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1961

Page

7

Be a Santa Helper Parade With Reba and Bonnie Churchill

A festive youth parade piece highlights gift ideas and holiday crafts. It notes decor like a shimmering wreath, peppermint boot gifts, and a neon view of bells. The article invites involvement, detailing in home, hospital, or work settings. It references Pamela Austwreath and mentions candy deliveries as a guest enjoys the moment.

Reba Bonnie Churchill Pamela Austwreath Warner

District Auxiliaries Entertain Children at Center

District 25 American Legion Auxiliary units held their annual Christmas party for children at the Southern Illinois Children's Service Center in Hurst. Seventeen resident children are veterans' offspring. Gifts and money are provided by the district and its 24 units, with the Department of Illinois also supplying each child a gift. Mrs Ruby Mitchell of Murphysboro presented Mrs Dortha Mae Davis of Carbondale, who entertained with a puppet show.

25Th District of the American Legion Auxiliary Southern Illinois Children’s Service Center Hurst Veterans Department of Ilinois Ruby Mitchell Murphysboro Dortha_Mae’ Davis Carbondale

Baby Boy Henry and the burdens of new arrivals

A nostalgic verse contemplates the long list of challenges a newborn boy brings, from physical toil to household disruption. The speaker wonders if forewarning could spare households from the mess, noise, and constant care that come with a baby.

Henry

Dear Ann Landers Advice and Household Conflicts

A reader recounts a disturbing letter about a child wearing a bra for emotional reassurance and criticizes the ad. Other letters defend parenting, while a reader asks how to handle brutal behavior from grandchildren during family visits.

Ana

Frances Miller to Wed Donald Lee Martin

Mrs Lucille Migava of West Frankfort announces the engagement of her daughter Frances Miller to Donald Lee Martin of Benton. Wedding plans are indefinite.

Lucille Migava Raval West Frankfort Frances Miller Donald Lee Martin Harry Martin Frisco St Benton

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