Golden Anniversary for Hugh T Parrish and Wife in Carbondale
Mr and Mrs Hugh T Parrish celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their country home on Sunday December 9. The couple, married December 5 1906 in Jackson County, are long time Jackson County residents with ties to pioneer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh T. Parrish
Rt. 2
Carbondale
Mary L. Waller
Parrish
F. P. Parrish
Murphysboro
Grace Hulet
Jewel Dean Murphy
Charlotte Farley
Herrin
William Waller
G. A. Parrish Sr
Volney Parrish
Ed Farley
Carrie Farley
J. D. Farley
F. P. Parrish Sr
Jackson County
Detroit
Mich
American Car and Jellaiee Co
New Era Dairy Farms
Rolla Parrish
la Verne Parrish
Irene Coakley
San Diego
Calif
Blanche Carter
Chicago
Carbondale First Baptist Church
Mrs Choate Hosts Bethany Class Christmas Party
Mrs Sevah Choate entertained the Bethany class of Johnston City First Baptist Church at her home Thursday night. She read the Christmas story during devotion. Mrs Macine Clayton and her sister Mrs Lorene Boatright sang Silver Bells. Mrs Clayton Mrs La Wanda Perschbacher and Miss Shirley Riley sang Silent Night. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to 21. Favors were Scripture Birthday Books gifts from Mrs Choate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevah Choate
Bethany
Johnston City
Bethany Class Zeigler Baptist Church Christmas Fund Drive
The Bethany Class of Zeigler Baptist Church held a Christmas party led by president Mrs. Martin McPhearson. Mrs. Earl Melvin gave a devotional titled How Much Does It Cost and Mrs. Albert Moore sang O Holy Night. Ten dollars went to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering and five dollars to Care as gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moon
Bethany
Zeigler Baptist Church
Martin McPhearson
Earl Melvin
Albert Moore
University of Michigan dorm food protest spurs dish smashing
Hundreds of male University of Michigan students protest meals in dorm dining halls by throwing plates of asparagus and vanilla pudding. An admonition urges acceptance of quantity-cooked food and hints at domestic cooking norms and marriage expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Cancelling Appointments Shows Consideration for Others
If you cannot keep a doctor or dentist appointment, call to cancel as soon as possible. No shows reflect a real lack of consideration for others' rights and convenience.
Hastings Home Bureau Christmas Dinner and Plans
The Hastings unit of Jackson County Home Bureau held a Christmas potluck dinner and gift exchange at Mrs. Dorian Fox's farm home on Giant City Blacktop road. Mrs. Wanda Gass led the session and a vote allocated $5 to the Egyptian Association for Mentally Retarded Children. The group approved night meetings pending adviser approval. next gathering will be at Mrs. Luther Neber's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Jackson County Home Bureau
Dorian Fox
City Blacktop
Wanda Gass
Egyptian Assn
Luther Neber
Christmas Tea in Carterville Held by Womans Club
Carterville Womans Club hosted its annual Christmas tea on December 19 at the Cabin with Mrs. Albert Valentine presiding. Guest speaker Mrs. Logan Colp shared the Christmas story while Mrs. Henry McCabe and Mrs. Ray Bailey sang carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Charles Best
Johnston City Classes Entertain At Christmas Gatherings
Mrs. Edgar Atwood hosted the Friendly Bible class at Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Johnston City on December 18. Mrs. Bessie Paden led the devotional as gifts were exchanged and Corene Samuel received a gift from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Atwood
Friendly Bible
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Bessie Paden
Corene Samuel
Mattie Jones
Henry G. Knaub
Priest blesses table at St. Ann’s Altar Sodality luncheon
The Rev. Fr. Albert Burato OSST blessed the table before a potluck lunch for members and guests of St. Ann's Catholic Altar Sodality in the Madonna room of the rectory Johnston City. Forty people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burato
OSST
St. Ann’s Catholic Altar Sodality
Johnston City
Christmas Party By Elm Street Church Classes
The TEL and Fidelis classes of Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro held a joint Christmas dinner and program on Thursday. A potluck served 23 members and six guests. The Rev. Childers led devotions, with an accordion program by Mrs. Vivian Parrish and piano by Judy Childers. Teachers Nellie Mifflin Agnes Reeves and assistants Carrie Jennings Lillian Etherton received gifts. Each class held a business meeting after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Baptist Church
Murphysboro
Childers
Vivian Parrish
Judy Childers
Nellie Mifflin
Agnes Reeves
Carrie Jennings
Lillian Etherton
Lakeview Unit Christmas Party Highlights Elections and Gift Exchange
The Lakeview Unit of Jackson County Home Bureau held a Christmas party with Mrs. Curtis McDaniel as host. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs. Lester Barnes Vice chairman Mrs. Ruffin Mitchell and others. Yearbooks listed officers and hostesses. Mrs. Barnes demonstrated gift items and aided members in making baskets from old cards. A gift exchange occurred with Mrs. E. L. Hankin drawing the pig. Cranberry tea and cookies were served. January meeting will be with Mrs. John Rendleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
Jackson County Home Bureau
Curtis McDaniel
Rt. 2
Carbondale
Lester Barnes
Ruffin Mitchell
C. V. Mosby
Barnes
E. L. Hankln
John Rendleman
Rt. 3
Visit to Peoria for Doty Family Returns Home
Mrs Irene Doty and her children return to 635 North 15th Street Murphysboro after visiting in Peoria with her sister and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Doty
N. 15Th St
Murphysboro
Peoria
Yule Party At Anna Hosnite
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Christmas party for veterans at Anna State Hospital on December 19. A varied program featured Cobden High School Chorus, a German band, soloists, and junior Auxiliary performances. Gifts, treats, and wrapped shirts from the Gifts to Yanks program were provided, with Mrs. John Keith leading distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Anna State Hospital
Townsend F. Dodd
Anna
Walter Cherrick
Jeff Garrett
Cobden
Don West
Andrea West
Mildred Halterman
Barbara Keistter
Stephanie
Debby Hayes
Carolyn Garrett
Ramona Wright
Bronel Jerrell
Anna-Jonesboro High School
Gerald Stoner
Mounds
Gene Anders
Anna-Jonesboro
Stoner
Marion Auxiliary
Santa Claus
American Legion
24Th District
Santa
John Keith
Anna Hospital
Iverne Peeler
Ruth Sargent
Judy Sandmeyer
Claud Boyd
John Coffman
Lois Halterman
Tilden Lions Distribute Treats to Local Children
The Lions Club of Tilden handed out treats to Tilden schoolchildren on Friday. The community gathering centered around the Christmas tree on Main Street in a festive party setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Lions Club of
Main Street
Bank of Zeigler Hosts Turkey Dinner For Staff
Mr and Mrs Bill Morgan entertained bank staff at their home with a turkey dinner. Gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Morgan
Bank of Zeigler
Full House John Smith Family Assembles In Herrin For Holiday
Mr and Mrs John Smith of 420 South 20th Street Herrin host Christmas with about 32 family members home for the holidays. Two families have arrived Leon Smith with Jimmie and Patty Nashville Tennessee and Bill Hancock with daughters from Edwardsville others include Carl Smith Lindsey Lawwill Glenn Burlison and Charles Smith daughters of the John Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
S. 20Th St
Herrin
Leon Smith
Jimmie
Patty
Nashville
Tenn
Bill Hancock
Edwardsville
Carl Smith
Lindsey Lawwill
Glenn Burlison
Home For Christmas at St. John’s cadet honored
David Wilson of St. John's Military Academy Dela field Wisconsin spends holidays with parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson and John Martin on W Broadway. He was named best set up new cadet at the Christmas banquet before vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wilson
St. John’s Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Harry Wilson
John Martin
Hines Family Sets Out for West Christmas Visit
Rev. and Mrs. Gail W. Hines and son David of Murphysboro depart by plane for Los Angeles to spend Christmas with son John Hines daughter Helen Hines and sister Mary Lou Huck. Rev. Hines returns Dec 28. Mrs. Hines and David stay longer in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail W. Hines
David
Murphysboro
Los Angeles
Calif
John Hines
Helen Hines
United States Overseas Airlines
Hines
Mary Lou Huck
San Francisco
SILL FAMILY VISITS IN MURPHYSBORO
Capt. and Mrs. Robert Sill and family left Thursday for Pennsylvania after visiting relatives in Murphysboro. Capt. Sill will serve two years in the U S Army Ordnance Department in Pennsylvania following a two year assignment in Anchorage Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sill
Pennsylvania
Murphysboro
Sill
U. S. Army Ordnance Department
Anchorage
Alaska
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Ruth Millett
Mom
Renfro Furniture CO
North Illinois
Hastings Home Bureau
Frieda Rodgers
Fidelis
Josh McCoy
Arthur Bell
FUPN
Merry Christmas
Sohn’s
Lakeview Unit
Anna Hosnite
Bank Party
Vly
WNL
Launderers
Southern Illinois
West
Marion
DU Quoin West
Frankfort
Bethlehem
Kugman
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