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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

5

Students Arrive in Carbondale for Christmas Holidays

A long list of students and relatives arrive in Carbondale to spend the Christmas vacation with families. Names include Frank Bridges from Indiana University and Miss Mary Jean Burnett, with many others from Duke University, University of Illinois, UCLA, University of Rochester, and Southeast Missouri State, arriving from Dec 15 to Dec 21 for holiday visits.

Carbondale Frank Bridges University of Indiana Mary Jean Burnett J. L. Burnett Carter Avenue Betty Brooks C. M. Brooks West Main Street Nevilyn Nelson Lois Neilson South Rawlings Street McMurray College Edward M. Kerr J. E. Kerr West College Street Aileen Anderson Missssippi State College For Women Herman Anderson West Cherry Street Orville Bevel, Jr Orville R. Bevel Georgia Tech Jean Hudgens Charlie Hudgens Jimmy West Walnut Street Helen Ruth Tenney University of Wisconsin C.D. Tenney West Grand Avenue Marilyn Nelson University of Rochester Roches N. Y Lois Nelson Nevilyn Jeff Adkins University of Illinois Thursdy Lewis E. Adkins West Monroe Street Mary L. Day School of Music Harry W. Day South Springer Street Warren J. Day Union Theological Seminary New York City Norma Giddings R. V. D. Giddings Joan Kimber M. Kimber West Elm Street Kimber Southeast Missouri State College Jim Boulden M. P. Boulden North Poplar Street Annabelle Etherton J.E. Etherton David Kenney Champaign

South Highway Club Christmas Party Held At Mrs Williams Home

The South Highway club celebrated its annual Christmas party at Mrs D O Williams's home. Mystery Pals gifts were opened and a gift exchange entertained members. Bed jackets and candy plates were mailed to Sunset Haven residents. Attendees included Mrs Harry Clark and family, Mrs Charles Girtman and son, and several other members and their children.

South Highway Club D. O. Williams Sunset Haven Harry Clark Charles Girtman Julian Harris Cecil Irwin Nelson Leslie Elmer Loos Robert McCormack Parker Roy Parks Arthur Ross Delvin

Engagement announced for June Stearns and Kenneth Croslin

Mr and Mrs Willard Stearns of 1640 Old West Main announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter June to Kenneth Croslin son of Mrs Zella Croslin of 701 South Illinois Avenue. June Stearns is a University High School and Southern Illinois University sophomore. Kenneth Croslin, a Navy veteran, is also a SIU sophomore. The wedding is planned for March.

Willard Stearns Old West Main Street June Kenneth Croslin Zella Croslin South Illinois Avenue Miss Stearns University High School Southern Illinois University Croslin Navy South Pacific The University Robert Hill Carbondale Hunt Mitchell Clare de Lune Reinert Carrier Mill High School Harry F. Reinert Jacksonville Ark J. B. Reinert Hot Springs Hot Springs High School United States Army South Springer

Miss Rosie Nulty and Harry Reinert Wed in Carbonale Ceremony

In a quiet candlelit service Monday December 19 at First Methodist Church Carbonale Miss Rosie Nulty Stonefort and Harry F Reinert Hot Springs Ark exchanged vows. Rev Clyde Clark officiated as Miss Anette McIntire Vienna was maid of honor and Marshall L Smith Lawrenceville was best man.

Rosie Nulty Stonefort Harry F. Reinert Hot Springs Ark Clyde Clark First Methodist Church Carbondale Walter L. Nulty Anette McIntire Vienna Marshall L. Smith Lawrenceville

Legion Auxiliary Joint Christmas Party Features Gift Exchange

Donald Forsyth Post 514 and the Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the Legion Home on West Main Street at 7 p m December 22. A pot luck dinner featured chicken pie and a large tree with gifts for children. J L Akers chaired. Ben Sen performed impersonations of public figures. Santa delivered gifts to Junior Auxiliary girls. art crafts by disabled veterans were showcased to aid rehabilitation. Carol singing with Junior Auxiliary members and a Christmas Prayer completed the event.

Donald Forsyth Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion West Main Street J. L. Akers Ben Sen WCIL Franklin D. Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt H. B. Kaltenbourn Harry Carey Gabby Street Hitler Santa Stella McNeil Jeanne Lloyd Carol Singers Key Butts Betsy Swindell Carol Carmen Rosemary Horn Juanita Horn Judy Morris Carmen McGinnis

Christmas Party Gift Exchange Held Tuesday Evening

A Christmas party and gift exchange was hosted Tuesday evening by Caralee Rombach at 313 West Jackson Street. Attendees included Helen Tenn ey Virginia Smart Joan Coleman Shirley Sellars Jean Hudgens Bette Mann Betty Smith Joyce Rushing Libby Mars Pat Worthen Kathryn Gunter Judy Spradling and Helen Nance.

Caralee Rombach West Jackson Street Helen Tenney Virginia Smart Joan Coleman Shirley Sellars Jean Hudgens Bette Mann Betty Smith Joyce Rushing Libby Mars Pat Worthen Kathryn Gunter Judy Spradling Helen Nance

Baptist State Employees Christmas Party in Midland Hills

The Illinois Baptist State employees and families held their Christmas party December 22 at Rev. Wheel er Thompson and wife Cherry Hill’s Farm in Midland Hills. The event included a dedication of the new home with scripture read by Dr. Noel M. Taylor and a dedicatory prayer by Dr. George L. Johnson. Prof. Eugene F. Quinn led carols as attendees sang. An out of state guest presented candy and gifts for children, the youngest being one month old.

Illinois Baptist State Wheeler Thompson Midland Hills Thompson Cherry Hill’s Noel M. Taylor George L. Johnson Eugene F. Quinn

Librarian Ollie May Williams Noted at Popular Bluffs Event

Ollie May Williams of Popular Bluffs Missouri sister of Mrs Thompson is librarian at the Baptist college there. Fourty five persons were present. The games were in charge of Mrs Joyce Richards and Bernice Miller.

Ollie May Williams Popular Bluffs Missouri Thompson the Baptist College Joyce Richards Bernice Miller

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