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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
7
For a casual wedding and evening occasions the wrap of chiffon and wool jersey yields a fragile yet warm look. Designers show long silhouettes for late day wear with slim paneled lines and satin pumps recalling a bygone romance.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Beaver of Port Arthur Texas visit Johnston City with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Groves of Poplar Bluff Missouri stay with Charley Groves Kemper family. John Whittington of Detroit Michigan visits Maude Whittington and family in Johnston City. Myrna Canady of Springfield spends holidays with Jerry Canady family. Arvid Sandberg of Minneapolis Minnesota visits Hubert Barhan family in Johnston City.
The Rum Double class of Cartersville First Christian Church elected new officers Friday night in the church basement. Eugene Stocks was chosen president with Walter Weffenstette as vice president Betty Stocks as secretary and Mary Lou Toney as reporter. The class presented a Bible to their teacher Dr Richard Lee.
Nine office assistants held a Christmas party on December 18 at the home of high school secretary Mrs. Ruby Eickelman. After a candlelight dinner the group exchanged gifts. Attending were Jo Alva Joy Faye Rice July Ball Donna Pierce June Evans Donna Brown Judy Vanzandt Janice Flatt and Elissa Weaver.
The display shows a ladylike look with high waisted dresses featuring flat bow waist marks and stemlike chiffon skirts in pevenche blue. A classic belted dress uses a pale blue shirt top with a full chiffon skirt, while a red jersey blouse sits over another full chiffon skirt with a scarf neck tie.
Column by Dr. George W. Crane argues mothers are better psychologists than fathers, noting women learn to read facial cues and tone. It cites a high pressure father, Harry W., and advises men to be attuned to children’s cues and surprises. The piece encourages readers to request a 200 point rating scale for good parenting.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Percy Methodist Church held its annual Christmas party in the church basement. After dinner and a gift exchange the group discussed For All Children. The discussion was led by Mrs. Myrtle Brindley.
The Herrin Woman's Club Art Department held a Christmas party December 20 at Mrs. Ed Elles home with co hosts Mrs. George Howell and Mrs. Miles Hopper. Helen Schwegman played songs and Mrs Restivo sang. A business meeting was led by Mrs Kenneth Taggett and guests were invited for refreshments at the social hour.
The United States hosts about 1100 symphony orchestras formed by community neighbors, reflecting widespread local cultural engagement and voluntary musical ensembles improving regional arts scenes.
The Daughters of Sparta Beth el 87 installed officers December 17 at the Masonic Hall in Sparta. Key officers include Miss Susie McMurtrie as honored queen Nora Williamson as senior princess and Mary Lou Hailstone as junior princess. DeMolay escorts and Girl escorts assisted. Rev. William H. Hughes gave the benediction.
A new report highlights that more than one third of employed women in the United States are aged 45 and older. The finding underscores aging workforce trends and implications for retirement planning and workplace policies.
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