First Baptist Church wedding in Carbondale for Miss Elder
Miss Constance Louise Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Elder of Carbondale wed James Hobart Jenkins of Benton in a candlelit First Baptist Church ceremony attended by about 250 guests. The bride wore an heirloom gown and carried a colonial bouquet. reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 518 S Rawlings Carbondale after January 1 1981.
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First Baptist Church
Janice Kay Elder
Marilyn Jones
Charlene Jones
Bonnie Danby
Nellie Lybarger
Pat
Wycolf
Karla Fay Meyer
Button
Carol Welheim
June Craig
Recep
Judy Nelson
Susan Wilblue
Robert Jones
Caly Jones
Richard Todd
Pinckneyville
Fred Walser
Mounds
William Crain
Larry Britten
Carbondale
Donald Canedy
Claudia Wiggins
Panis Angelicus
Franck
Jenkins
University High School
SIU
Mounds High School
South
S. Rawlings
Christmas Open House For Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Delmar Crews of 01 W Walnut St Carbondale will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on Christmas Day with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home. Their only daughter Mrs Susan of Bloomington and one grandchild will attend. Friends and relatives are invited.
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Delmar
Crews
Walnut SL
Carbondale
Wa‘vie Cannon
William Cannon
Everett Crews
Pontiac, Mich
Susan “Sil
Bloomington
Masonic Lace Aid
Fazhawn Stan
Messist
Paden Family Visiting Johnston City for Holidays
In Johnston City Mr and Mrs J W Paden and family of Oskaloosa Iowa are visiting for the holidays with Mr and Mrs Matt Paden and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
J. W. Paden
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Mr. Paden
Matt Paden
Chestnut roasting tips and 1872 office rules amuse readers
Margaret Boswell thanks readers for chestnut roasting tips after a letter about exploding nuts. A clipping on 1872 office rules from Gachaty A. Geiger at Mount Cory Carriage and Wagon Works highlights strict clerk duties, limited hours, social perks, and five cent raises, sparking nostalgia and unease about modern times.
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Gachaty A. Geiger
Mount Cory
Junior Women Entertain Residents at Kelley Nursing Home
The Anna Jonesboro Junior Women's Club hosted residents at Kelley Nursing Home in Anna Dor. Carols were sung gifts given and refreshments served. A brief business meeting followed with a letter from the Illinois Brain Research chapter executive director requesting support. An invitation to a joint meeting with the Aane Women's Club on Jan 9 at the library was read, followed by a late supper.
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Anna Jonesboro
Kelley Nursing Home
Anna Dor
Illinois Chapter of
Brain Research
Aane
Ulin
Buffet dinner marks meeting of Joinster City club
Joinster City Business and Professional Woman's Club held a buffet dinner at Mrs. Martha Snow's home on Tuesday. Mrs. Lola Lyons, club president, assisted. A donation was made to the Lakeview Cemetery Road improvement fund. Thirteen members attended.
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Joinster City Business and Professional Woman's Clu
Martha Snow
Lola Lyons
Clvb
Lakeview Cemetery Road Improvement Fund
World Vision Circle Helps Needy Families At Methodist Church
The World Vision Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Herrin First Methodist Church organized clothing distribution for three needy families on Tuesday. Afterward the group met at the church for a chili supper and social. Participants included Mrs. Rene Crompton Mrs. Wanda Crompton Mrs. Viletta Maxey Mrs. Marylen Hale Mrs. Shirley Simpson and Mrs. Betty Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Vision Circle
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Herrin First Methodist Church
Herrin Hospital patients to greet by Herrin Girl Scouts
Eloise Aronson and Jennie Marshall will distribute hay favors and Christmas decorations to confined patients during the annual Herrin Hospital Christmas project. The effort brings cheer to residents as volunteers prepare decor and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Hospital
Herrin
Herrin BPW Has Party at Ly-Mar Hotel
The Herrin Business and Professional Woman's Club held a dinner and Christmas party in the Ly-Mar Hotel Gold Room. Tables were holiday decorated, centerpiece won by Rose Guadomt, and a musical program by Nick Pogas and Sarah Helleny. The public affairs committee, chaired by Maria Baggett, plus Karlee Delai and Bernell Murray, organized the event. Maureen Linton, handicapped school teacher, was a special guest, receiving a club gift. Evelyn Drake, president, gave corsages to officers. Thirty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Business and Professional Woman's Club
Gold Room
Ly-Mar
Rose Guadomt
Nick Pogas
Sarah Helleny
Maria Baggett
Karlee Delai
Bernell Murray
Maureen Linton
Handicapped Children's School
Evelyn Drake
IVEW Auxiliary Celebrates With Dinner Party
The Murphysboro VFW Auxiliary Post 719 held its annual Christmas dinner for 25 members. On Wednesday night the Post and Auxiliary hosted a children’s party with Santa as a guest. Frances Boyer provided music. Members visited the Jackson County Nursing Home to give treats. Next Auxiliary meeting set for 8 p.m. January 3.
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Murphysboro
VFW
Post J
Santa Claus
Frances Boyer
Jackson County
Johnston City High Students Stage Christmas Music Program
Johnston City High School students presented a Christmas music program for members of the Johnston City Weman's Club on Wednesday night. The club music committee led by Mrs. Matt Paden arranged the event. Priscilla Winkler conducted selections from the chorus concert with Blaine Greer as narrator. Accompanists were Linda McGee and Marellyn McDaniel, with soloists Donald King and Mary Catherine Felts. The junior and senior sextet and octet and the boys' choir performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City High School
Johnston City
Matt Paden
James Parker
Jesse Moore
Priscilla Winkler
Blaine Greer
Linda McGee
Mare Llyn McDaniel
Donald King
Mary Catherine Felts
Potluck Supper Aids Needy Family At Johnston City Church
Homemakers class at Johnston City First Methodist Church held a Tuesday potluck for their families. A gasket for a needy family was prepared. Gifts were distributed to Mrs. Tiny McFarlane, Mrs. Lola Lyons, and William Bell, with hostesses Mrs. Ruth Bullington, Mrs. Rachel Eberhardt, and Mrs. Lyons assisting.
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Johnston City First Methodist Church
Mra
Tiny McFarlane
Lola Lyons
William Bell
M's
Ruth Bullington
Rachel Eberhardt
Lyons
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James H. Jenkins
Zemin
THE
Futura
Tirip
Willie
Russell Stover Candies
Russell Stover
Hewitt
EMEA
South Illnois
Koy
Gale
Margaret Boswell
Joan Wohlwend
Anna
Lin
Joan
Wendell Scerena
BPW
St. Joseph
T. G. Micure
Joyce Evans
Opal Noble
Missis
Herrin Bpw
Ivew Auxiliary
Yale
Penney's A
Children’s Clothing
Wyndham
Heckel’s, Inc
Carterville
Tritanium
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