Miss Kristoff's Wedding Told In Carbondale
Mr and Mrs Tony Kristoff of Carbondale announce the marriage of their daughter Kathryn to Roy Talbot Tucker on Oct 21 in Mexico City Mexico He is the son of Dr and Mrs LeRoy Tucker of Arlington Ohio The bride a Southern Illinois University graduate with a Masters from University of Illinois taught home economics in Ventura California for three years Tucker a Upper Arlington High School and Ohio State University graduate teaches history at Mexico City College and is researching a doctorate at the National Libraries in Mexico City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Kristoff
Carbondale
Kathryn
Roy Talbot Tucker
Mexico City
Mexico
LeRoy Tucker
Arlington
Ohio
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Ventura
Calif
Tucker
Upper Arlington High School
Ohio State University
Baby Shower Honors Mrs Chester Hales at Antioch Church
Mrs Chester Hales was honored at a pink and blue baby shower held December 19 by the Ladies Sunday School Class at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Carbondales. Guests gathered at the home of Mrs R A Gurley on Giant City Road. Refreshments included fruit cake with whipped cream and coffee served by hostesses Mrs J O Christie Mrs Donald Johnson Mrs Lewis Blaise and Mrs Gurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hales
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Carbondales
R. A. Gurley
City Road
J. O. Christie
Donald Johnson
Lewis Blaise
Gurley
Unitarian Yale Dinner At Buckles School
The First Unitarian Fellowship of Carbondale held its annual Christmas dinner Sunday at 6:30 in Buckles School. Fifty people attended including Southern Illinois University students from Formosa and Korea and Antioch College students from Yellow Springs Ohio who worked with Area Services at SIU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Unitarian Fellowship of
Carbondale
Buckles School
Southern Illinois University
Formosa
Korea
Antioch College
Yellow Springs
Ohio
SIU
Woodmen of the World banquet honors district leaders
District managers and field men of the Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society Southern Illinois held a banquet at Engels in Carbondale. Er nest Olsen of Springfield state manager awarded cash prizes based on production with Roy B Parks winning first prize, Alvy Smit second, and L H Schwerdtfeger third. Each accompanying wife received Evening In Paris perfume from the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Life Insurance Society
Southern Illinois
Engel’s
Carbondale
Ernest Olsen
Springfield
Woodmen of the World
Olsen
Roy B. Parks
Rt. 1
Alvy Smit
Cockapdale
L. H. Schwerdtfeger
Effingham
Paris
Mrs. Rea Heads Valier Past Matrons
Mrs. Wesley Rea was elected president of the Valier Past Matrons Club at the Christmas dinner meeting held December 19 at Vaughn's Restaurant. Also elected were Mrs. Lysle Quillman as vice president and Mrs. Joe Gray as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Rea
Valier Past Matrons Club
Vaughn’s
Lysle Quillman
Joe Gray
Christmas Party Hosts For Carbondale Ministers
The Rev and Mrs Donald B Johnson hosted the Carbondale Ministerial Association Christmas party after Sunday services. The Johnson home featured a Nativity scene large tree and Christmas greens. Guests included multiple local ministers and their spouses with a buffet snack dessert and coffee served in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Johnson
Carbondale
Johnson
Zeigler Residents Visit Chicago and Guests in Zeigler
Mrs Emil Calonne returns to Zeigler after a two week visit in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Raymond Calonne. Mr and Mrs John Williams of Pana were guests of Mrs Maggie Williams in Zeigler. Tom Moorcatch returns to Nashville after a three day stay in Zeigler with his parents Mr and Mrs Tom Mooncotch Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Calonne
Zeigler
Chicago
Raymond Calonne
John Williams
Pana
Maggie Williams
Tom Moorcatch
Nashville
Tenn
Tom Mooncotch Sr
Herrin Couple Marks Sixty Years With Open House
Mr and Mrs John R Smith of 920 Smith St Herrin celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with an open house from 2 to 5 pm They were married December 25 1895 in Cobden and moved to Herrin in 1904 They have seven living children fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren Mr Smith 83 Mrs Smith 75 five children plan to attend including Carrl Smith Thelma Erickson Opal Noonan John L Smith and Mary Garrard Sons James L Smith and Ralph Smith will be absent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Smith
S.mith St
Herrin
Smiths
Cobden
Smith
Big Muddy Coal and Iron Co
No 7
Jeffery Mine
Carrl Smith
Thelma Erickson
Opal Noonan
John L. Smith
Johnston City
Mary Garrard
Buncombe
James L. Smith
Anna
Ralph Smith
Richmond
Calif
Valier PTA Christmas Party Held at High School
Valier Parent-Teacher Association held a Christmas party on December 20 at the high school. Members sang carols and exchanged gifts. Vice president Imogene McBride led a short meeting in Mildred Mabry’s absence. Refreshments were served to 15 by Mae Miller and Evadine Denton. Next meeting set for January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent - Teacher Association of Valier
Imogene McBride
Mildred Mabry
Mae Miller
Evadine Denton
Percy Residents Visit in Florida
Percy residents travel and visit relatives in Florida over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Tom Browning of Percy visit Tampa with family Lyle Burroughs and children. Mrs Margaret Hahn and Mrs Louis Gwin return from Frankfort. The Lewey family attend Rose Marie Hartle to Victor Huffman wedding in Belleville. Local Methodist and Baptist groups hold Christmas parties and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Browning
Percy
Tampa, Fla
Wes
Lyle Burroughs
Margaret Hahn
Louis Gwin
Frankfort
Ray Lewey
Rose Marie Hartlel
Victor Huffman
Belleville
Toydin
Hunt
Dubl
Karion
Methodist Church
Virgil McDill
Percy Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Union
Steeleville Baptist Church
Ernest Pemberton
Mrs. Dunn Visits In Michigan From Marion
Mrs. Ola Dunn of Rt. 1 Marion leaves Thursday for Allen Park Michigan to visit indefinitely with her son and daughter in law Lowell Pisan and their sons Lowell Jr Denny and Jimmy locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Dunn
Rt. 1
Marion
Allen Park
Mich
Lowell Pisan
Lowell Jr
Denny
Jimmy
Miss White to Visit In Murphysboro
Miss Teresa White, employed in Chicago, will arrive in Murphysboro this weekend to spend Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edgar White and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
Murphysboro
Teresa White
Chicago
Mrs
Edgar White
Hines Family in Murphysboro for Holidays
The Rev. and Mrs. Gail W. Hines of Murphysboro host their son John Hines and daughter-in-law for the holiday weekend. John and his wife are University of Illinois seniors. Helen Edith Hines, their daughter, is an Overseas Airlines stewardess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail W. Hines
Murphysboro
John Hines
Helen Edith Hines
University of Ilinois
Overseas Airlines
DAR Chapter Hears Rev E W Dickey in Murphysboro
The Nancy Hanks Chapter of the American Revolution hosts the Rev. E. W. Dickey at Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro. He reviews The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van Dyke as Mrs George Boettner introduces him. Next meeting set for January 16 at Mrs Fred DeJarnett's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Dickey
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Nancy Hanks
Elizabeth Smyser
Dickey
Henry van Dyke
George Boettner
Smyser
I. K. Levy
Americanism
National Board
Maud Rus
Fred DeJarnett
Growth and struggle keep marriages alive says Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett argues couples must fight for their own ideas to grow. Quiet, polite harmony hides hurt and stops growth, while open disagreements reveal true feelings and help solve problems. A healthy marriage requires occasional battles that bring issues into the light.
Murphysboro Group Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner
Switchboard operators at the General Telephone Company of Illinois in Murphysboro held their annual Christmas dinner at Jackson Country Club. Guests included Mrs Della Eiler and Miss Mary Halpin. Prizes in games went to Dolly Rodman Della Eiler and Clara Mifflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Telephone Company of Illinois
I Os
Jackson Country Club
Della Eiler
Mary Halpin
Dolly Rodman
Clara Mifflin
Christmas Visit Brings Families to Murphysboro
St and Mrs Charles Belt and two daughters Lynnette and Alison of Fort Benning Ga join Pte and Mrs Robert Jewell and daughter Jennifer from Granite City in Murphysboro for Christmas with E G Jewell and Loren A Belt family. Lt Belt and his family and Pfc Jewell return to five bases Monday. Mrs Robert Jewell and baby stay longer with her in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jewell
Baby
Murphysboro
Delta Theta Tau Christmas Party Held in Murphysboro
Delta Theta Tau sorority of Murphysboro held its annual Christmas party Tuesday in the Logan Community Room. A buffet dinner and card games followed. Prizes were won by Helen Sabella, Anna May Cochran, Ann Reiman, Jo Moniger, Pat Sawyer, and Jane Purcell. The organizing committee consisted of Mary Ann Novack, Pauline Lorentz, Virginia Hutti, Jo Moniger and Rae Plumlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Theta Tau Sorority of
Murphysboro
Logan
Helen Sabella
Anna May Cochran
Ann Reiman
Jo Moniger
Pat Sawyer
Jane Purcell
Mary Ann Novack
Pauline Lorentz
Virginia Hutti
Rae Plumlee
Cutler Residents Travel and Club Christmas Events
Cutler residents visit Texas and Illinois relatives for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Gus Spinner visit Houston with their daughter family. Mrs Harvey Blair travels to Rock Island to see son Don Blair and newborn Donna Jane and visits Harold and Lynn. Cutler Busy Bees 4 H Club hosts a Christmas party at the Grade School with caroling led by sponsor Mrs Evert Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Spinner
Cutler
Houston
Texas
Scott Calloway
Harvey Blair
Rock Island
Don Blair
Donna Jane
Blair
Harold
Lynn
Cutler Busy Bees
Evert Thompson
Yale Guests In Johnston City During Christmas Visit
Yale student Harold Beaver of Bay lor University in Waco Texas spends holidays in Johnston City with parents Mr and Mrs Everett Beaver. Mrs Velma Roberts of Louisville Kentucky visits in Johnston City with her mother-in-law Mrs Daisy Roberts. Pvt Barbara Swain from Arlington Virginia takes a 10 day leave to stay with her mother Mrs Mary Swain. Miss Molly Ingram and Mac Dragobich of Gary Indiana plan to arrive today to spend Christmas with Miss Swain. Seaman James L Chamness of Jacksonville Florida is on a 14 day leave with his mother Mrs Kathleen Chamness. Mr and Mrs Henry Thurmond and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Rolla Missouri were guests this week of Mrs Sylvia Thurmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Beaver
Baylor University
Waco
Johnston City
Miss Swain
Seaman James L. Chamness
Jacksonville
Fla
Kathleen Chamness
Henry Thurmond
Mary Elizabeth
Rolla, Mo
Sylvia Thurmond
Bollman Family and Local Notables Visit Campbell Hill
Harold Bollman and family from Kalamazoo Michigan visit Campbell Hill with Lily Lampe and Hulda Bollman as they attended the wedding of Frederick Lampe to Eileen Walternate of Steeleville. Geraldine Beckman of St. Louis visits Campbell Hill with her parents. Tom Welp US Navy son of Rev. H C Welp returns to Mare Island California after leave with Campbell Hill parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Navy
H. C. Welp
Campbell Hill
Mare Island
Calif
Carterville Family Attends Wedding in Cape
Mr and Mrs Leon Patrick and children of Carterville attended the wedding of her brother Walter Childers of Kansas City Missouri and Miss Darlene Hamilton of Columbia in First Baptist Church Cape on December 17. Mr and Mrs Childers are living in Kansas City. He is a former Carterville resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Patrick
Carterville
Walter Childers
Kansas City
Darlene Hamilton
Columbia
First Baptist Church, Cape
Childers
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Miss Kristoff
C. Hales
YALE
Mrs. Rea
Don Johnsons
Ministerial Assn
Charles E. F. Howe
Lewis Dawley
Lewis Turly
Harry B. Adams
Laure
J. Grigg
Bert ‘I. Cherry
Rav ‘C. Rist
Milton Connett
Valier Pta
Florida
Hines
Dar
Ruth Millett
Murphysboro Group
Mr. and
Mrs. Jewell
Delta Theta Tau
Everett E. Randall
Beverly Joyce
Donald L. Mc- Kinney
J. R. Mc- Kinney
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Herrin and Marion
Fredman’s
City Hall
Main Street
Yuletide
Lenthéric
LA Seris
Central Illinois Public Service Company
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