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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1962

Page

6

Marion Area Girl Weds Airman In Carrier Mills Church

Miss Bonneva Sue Beasley and A2C James Michael Carter married December 15 at 7 30 pm in the Carrier Mills Social Brethren Church. The couple, both with Marion roots, plan to reside in Salina Kansas after his Air Force service.

Carrier Mills Social Brethren Church Bonneva Sue Beasley James Michael Carter Lowell Beasley Marion Joy Norris Rt. 5 Elmer Grisham Loretta Hutt Emma Jean McDonald Joyce Owens Gayla Jo Eason Gary Eason Carl Pritchett Bill Pritchett Chase Dale Wedler Roger Beasley Lynn Farley Richard Dawson Paul Haynes Carter Crab Orchard High School Herrin Apparel Co Marion High School Air Force Salina Kan

Yule Music Featured at Murphysboro Woman’s Club

The Murphysboro Woman's Club December meeting featured Christmas music with guest pianist Mary Jean Graeff, student at Murphysboro High School, who played four selections and had attended the Egyptian Music Camp last summer. The group sang Joy to the World and reported packing 78 Angel boxes for Anna State Hospital. New members Mrs. Agnes Van Cloostre and Mrs. Hobart Hansas were welcomed as members.

Murphysboro Woman's Club Sallie Logan Murphysboro Mary Jean Graeff Gene Graeff Murphysboro High School du ‘Quoin Paige Stagner Federation Ina Richardson Anna State Hospital Agnes van Cloostre Hobart Hansas Earl Canning Jackson County V. E. Huff Carbondale Dec.il

Miss Marshall to Marry Larry Nelson

Mr and Mrs Lester Marshall announce the engagement of their daughter Wilma Dean to Larry Nelson son of Mr and Mrs John Nelson both of Murphysboro Gorham. Wilma is a 1961 Murphysboro High School graduate and secretary at Wides Oil Company Inc Nelson is a 1961 Gorham High School graduate and works for Lastour Corp Murphysboro A June wedding is planned.

Lester Marshall Murphysboro Wilma Dean Larry Nelson John Nelson Gorham Miss Marshall Murphysboro High School Wides Oil Company, Inc Nelson Gorham High School Lastour Corp

Poached Banana Dessert Teases Holiday Party

Social Calendar notes a Thursday event with a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Carl E. Miller at 105 S. Vans Buren. The blurb suggests poaching peeled bananas in sugar syrup as a dessert and warns not to overcook them to keep heat through, served with whipped cream.

Noble Grand Clubs Carl E. Miller S. Vans

Year End Report Says Food Prices and Profits Steady

AP report notes 1962 saw rising dollar volume and variety in foods while prices to consumers remained steady. Profits slipped to about 3.2 percent of sales, and frozen foods gained in volume and retail value amid broader demand and cautious price trends.

Darden Chambliss AP Business News NEW York (Ap Paul S. Willis Grocery Manufacturers of America, Inc Willis Quick Frozen Foods Midwest Dun and Bradstreet, Inc Agriculture Department Florida

Rev and Mrs Clarida observe anniversary in New Burnside

The Rev. Olen Clarida and his wife of New Burnside celebrated their fifty ninth wedding anniversary on December 23. He serves as pastor of the local Baptist Church. Mrs. Clarida is Blanche Tanner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Tanner.

Olen Clarida New Burnside The Baptist Church Clarida Blanche Tanner Rufus Tanner

Retiring to Raise a Child in Southern Illinois

Kit Lane writes from Murphysboro about retirement plans before the baby arrives. She jokes on parenting, recalls Kay Piper leaving for California, and imagines a future with a Lane child. She plans to stay local, handle home duties, and wonders about crib procurement and baby gear.

Kit Lane Kay Piper Illinois California Kay Ilinois Murphysboro Lane Marilou Mar Creal Springs Donnie Missouri Schoolsquick 1 of Mines Rolla

Giant Saguaro Cactus Growth Ages and Size Near Phoenix

The giant Saguaro cactus near Phoenix Arizona reaches 30 to 40 feet tall at 150 to 200 years old. At 15 to 20 years, it is about one foot tall, illustrating its slow growth and remarkable maturation.

Phoenix Ariz

Rees Took Frankfort During Civil War Capture

Frankfort was the only capital of a nonseceding state seized by Confederates during the Civil War. Kirby Smith captured Frankfort on September 3 1862 marking the high point of the Southern effort to win Kentucky. The city fell back to Union control a month later.

Frankfort Kirby Smith Kentucky

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Marion Area Airman James M. Carter Yule Music Veteran’s Service Marion Veteran's Hospital Harlan Baker Faye Mills Richard Gualdoni H. P. Sauer Wilma Dean Marshall Tin Coats Orion Walnut St Gals Rendevous Stork Rees Frankfort Frankfort, Ky Zwick's Shoe Stores Tere and Sale Ladies Paradise Kittens Naturalizers Sale Smartaire Petite Debs Zwick’s Herrin
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