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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
6
Williamson County extension advisor recalls a Marion reader letter urging lifelong Christmas observance. The article stresses sharing, compassion, and considering others, asking if one will put duties first, illuminate others, and keep Christmas beyond a single day without keeping it to oneself.
John K. Leasure, an agriculture professor and chair of the department of plant industries at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, teaches a yearly candy making course through SIU's Division of Technical and Adult Education. He makes no pay for the course, started candy making as a Navy submarine hobby, and is pictured sampling students' work during the class.
Sgt. Alfred E. Taylor of the 9th Infantry Division organizes a Turco pony gym for Long Thanh orphanage in MeTho near Saigon. After Tet offensive devastation, the MeTho children gain holiday joy with the swing set sent in five cartons, despite initial shipping hurdles and Army Postal limits.
The Visiting International Student Association at Southern Illinois University will host an international American street holiday party from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Wesley Foundation on 816 South Illinois Street. The event features dances from various countries, folk songs, games, and music by special groups and individuals.
The Johnston City Elwood Rebekah Lodge hosted a Christmas gathering in the ICOF dining room on Friday night with twenty five members attending. Hosts included Mrs John Willhite Mrs Frank Thomas Mrs Oscar Line Jr and Mrs Sue Ford. The item ends noting no silicone use on woods and leather due to sheen and cracking.
The Johnston City Order of the Eastern Star held a Christmas party in the Eastern Star dining room. Matron Mrs. Alfred Perry distributed gifts to members. Scarves are described as versatile fashion accessories.
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