Miss Cathy Berra Weds John Bloem in Herrin
Miss Cathy Jeanice Berra married John J. Bloem at Our Lady of Mercy Carmelite Church Herrin in a nine o'clock ceremony. About 400 attended as Monsignor De Gasperi officiated. reception followed at St Mary’s gym and Illinois Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Jeanice Berra
John J. Bloem
Our Lady of Me Carmel
Herrin
Robert de Gasperi
Gerald Miriani
St. Mary’s
Reynold L. Berra
W. Cherry St
Rennie Berra
Gene Lane
Nancy Bowery
Rosemary Bloem
Cletus Bleem
Walsh
Robert Bleem
John Berra Jr
Joseph Bleem
Tom Lauber
Charles Stark
Otis Miller Jr
de Paul of Nursing
St. Louis
Herrin Hospital
Sparta High School
U. S. Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Bloem
Thurmond Jones Vows Exchanged In Johnston City
Mrs. Sylvia Thurmond and James B. Jones of Johnston City were married at 7 p m Monday in the home of her relatives Lowell A Kelly Sr and Cora Baiar 910 Washington Ave The Rev Henry G Knaub of the Washington Avenue Baptist Church performed the ceremony. Cake and punch were served afterward Others present included Henry Thurmond and daughter Mary Elizabeth Rolla Mo O H Pugh Gladys Cuthbertson Carbon dale and Mrs Knaub
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Thurmond
James B. Jones
Johnston City
Lowell A. Kelly Sr
Cora Baiar
Washington Ave
Henry G. Knaub
Tor
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Henry Thurmond
Mary Elizaeth
Rolla, Mo
O. H. Pugh
Gladys Cuthbertson
Carbondale
Knaub
Sheba Shrine to Meet Friday in Carbondale
Sheba Shrine No. 63 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold its regular meeting Friday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic Temple Carbondale Ruth Stuart worthy high priestess asks all sojourners to attend for an important business session Refreshments served after the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Carbondale
Ruth Stuart
Nagging Deceitful Wives Fail In Job Of Marriage
Ruth Millett argues wives who nag deceive and neglect husband needs, urging financial restraint, hospitality, respect, and clear communication. She claims failing wives harm themselves and family by mismanaging marriage and ignoring their husband’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
New York Guest Visits in Marion Family Notes
Miss Marree Smith of New York City left Wednesday after spending the Christmas holidays in Marion with her parents Mr and Mrs George W Smith of 905 S Duncan. The family joined Miss Smiths sister and family in Zeigler for Christmas Day and also hosted another sister and her family from Carbondale. Roger Noel celebrated his birthday on December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marion
Marree Smith
New York City
George W. Smith
S. Duncan
Zeigler
Miss Smith
Paul Williams
Paula
Bryan
Mark
Ben Gelman
Roger Noel
Carbondale
Open House at 417 George St Bellaire Herrin
Mr and Mrs Joseph Coughlin invite friends to a open house for their daughter Jo Ann at 417 George St Bellaire Herrin on Sunday December 30 from 2 until 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Coughlin
Jo Ann
George St
Bellaire
Herrin
Cadet Gary Durkee Spends Christmas in Chester
Chester hosts West Point student Gary Durkee during the Christmas holidays. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Durkee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Durkee
West Point
Chester
Mrs
Louis Durkee
Marriage Told In Murphysboro
The wedding of Rose Marie Arcamo and Earl Cottonaro, both of Murphysboro, occurred Saturday December 15 at the groom's parents home 1519 Spruce Street. Rev O O Maerker of Centenary Methodist Church officiated with attendants William and Mrs William Fenton of Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Arcamo
Earl Cottonaro
Murphysboro
Dominic Cottonaro
Spruce St
A. J. Arcamo
Ith Street
O. O. Maerker
Pasof Centenary Methodist Church
Marion Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Party
Mrs. R. P. Wilson opened with a Christmas program as the Madrigal Singers from Marion High School performed carols. Mrs. Robert Courtney presented Come to the Manger, aided by the Madrigal group, with Charles Forker reading A Pause for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Wilson
L.J. Wohlwend
O. A. Eaton
W. E. Lynch
M. M. May
Frank Bruce
W. M. Barnes
A. R. Cagle
F. E. Parks
Marion
Parks
Christopher Cubs Gift Wrapping And Christmas Basket Run
Christopher Cub Scout Den 4 of Pack 156 met at Mrs. Pete Saineghi home to wrap gifts for mothers. They prepared and delivered a fruit basket to a shut in. Refreshments followed as the boys returned. Talks on Christmas In Other Lands were given by David Bailey and Peter Alan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Pete Saineghi
David Bailey
Peter Alan
Riverside Park Feature Photos Honor Local Families
Riverside Park image captures Mrs. Etta Underwood with daughter Mrs. Edith Doolin in front row and Mrs. Mattie Emory in back row, highlighting local community figures.
Legion Sponsored Yule Party At Southern Illinois Center
The Southern Illinois Childrens Service Center hosted a Christmas party Saturday sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary for 17 children including veterans’ offspring. Gifts totaling support from the Department of Illinois and local units, plus donations from Carterville and others, supplemented refreshments, music, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens Service Center
Southern Illinois Childrens Service Center
American Legion Auxiliary
Aleene Carnaghi
25Th District
Homer Farmer
Kay Howerton
Marlene Carnaghi
Carla Sue Henson
Veterans’ Sons and Daughters
Department of Illinois
Marion Unit
Boskyedell Home Bureau Christmas Party Recap
Jackson County Home Bureau Boskeydell unit held its Christmas party at Mrs Mildred Pritchett s home on December 23. Unit chair man Mrs Wilburn Lipe led the meeting. The group prepared 70 gift boxes for the ward at Anna State Hospital and hosted a 15 member luncheon with guest Mrs Wimpy Hagler. Gifts were exchanged and mystery pals revealed for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boskeydell
Jackson County Home Bureau
Mildred Pritchett
Wilburn Lipe
Anna State Hospital
Wimpy Hagler
Mrs A Vaughn Returns From Cuba Vacation
Zeigler resident Mrs. A Vaughn came home this week after a vacation in Florida and Cuba. Her son Claude D Vaughn of New York City accompanied her on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vaughn, Zeigler
Florida
Cuba
Claude D. Vaughn
New York City
Sorority Plans January Rush at Car terville Chapter
The Zeta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi was entertained December 20 at the home of Mrs. Don Steuerwaild. President Mrs. Paul Dorris led a brief business session planning Christmas gifts, a January rush party, and a Round-The-World dinner. Guests exchanged gifts and sang carols, with each receiving a Christmas bell favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Tau
Carterville
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Don Steuerwaild
Paul Dorris
Christmas Party Hosted by Carbondale Sorority
The Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Carbondale held its annual Christmas party with members entertaining their husbands. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. John Crenshaw welcomed guests at their Rt. 1 home, decorated for the season. Mary Werren Annette Bevel and Jean Thalman led entertainment as a late buffet supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Carbondale
John Crenshaw
Rt. 1
Mary Werren
Annette Bevel
Jean Thalman
Sikkel family from Iowa visit Carbonale for Christmas
The Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Sikkel and children Barbara Jimmy and Debby of Des Moines Iowa spend holidays in Carbondale with Mrs Sikkel's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Also at home for Christmas are the Millers son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs R Alden Miller They will leave Saturday for Ozark Alabama where he is stationed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sikkel
Barbara
Jimmy
Debby
Des Moines
Iowa
Carbondale
Rebekah Lodge Members Share Christmas Gifts
Zeigler hosted a Christmas party for the Rebekah Lodge with Mrs. Fred Green and Mrs. Juanita Sanders in Zeigler. Members exchanged gifts and president Mrs. Louis Hardin presented each officer a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Rebekah Lodge
Fred Green
Juanita Sanders
Louis Hardin
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