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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1961
Page
22
Margaret Boswell writes a Christmas tale about a forgetful December who awakens to the meaning of the season. A boy discovers Bethlehem’s star, prompting families to recall tradition and the true spirit as they restore cookies, gifts, and celebration.
Mr and Mrs Louie Caron longtime Johnston City residents born and raised in the same neighborhood held their 25th wedding anniversary on December 28 They were married in Johnston City and he works as a coal miner at Old Bend Their daughter Mrs Bill Watson of Mt Vernon and son Louie Jr stationed with the Army at Fort McClellan Ala will be home for the occasion The couple do not plan a formal celebration and will welcome visits at their home on Sunday
The Grange Hall Home Bureau unit held its monthly meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Owen Scott’s home. Twenty two members and two guests attended. Gifts were exchanged and secret pals revealed.
Mrs Glenn Snyder hosted 26 Ela Tap chapter members at her Zeigler area home for a Christmas party. A turkey dinner followed by a gift exchange and door prizes awarded to Mrs John Hornan Sr Mrs Ed Vantrease and Mrs Ted Mc Gonigal the club sponsor.
Mrs. Floyd Morris led a Christmas program with readings by Mrs. Helen time and Mrs. Jessie Fitzgerald, musical solos by Mrs. Hu gene Horn and others, and a piano duet. Members contributed a dollar toward CARE as they sang Joy to the World and closed with prayers and announcements including a $125 gift to the Herrin City Library Board for a portable record player.
Mrs Robert Hopkins spoke at the Johnston City Woman's Club on a Wednesday afternoon tale of the Yule Log origin from England to America with Jamestown settlers. She demonstrated a Yule Log Centerpiece as part of the program. Mrs Cecil Powell, music chair, presented her, then Mrs Clyde McCormick read the Christmas Story from St Luke.
Mrs. HE Moore presided as president of the Twenty-fifth District club meeting held recently at Southern Illinois University Library auditorium. Mrs. Ray Purcell reported on the Board of Directors, presented an award for Crippled Children campership support, and the refreshment table was decorated with hand made Christmas decorations by committee members.
Building funds for St Joseph Memorial Hospital move forward as the new main building develops. A Christmas bazaar raised 1475 to date though all gifts were not counted yet. Mrs Morgan led a Christmas music program with the Auxiliary chorus and string ensemble, while refreshments were provided by the hospitality committee. Nettie Doerr of Hannibal plans to spend holidays in Johnston City with relatives, former resident now employed as housemother at Hannibal.
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