Murphysboro Christmas Day Vows Reported
Margaret Nell Brown married George F. Thomas at 4 pm Christmas Day at the home of her sister and husband Mr and Mrs. Earl W Baskin in Murphysboro. Rev Irene Chaney officiated. Bride wore pink nylon over taffeta gown with orchid corsage. Attendant Ruth A Burke wore white sheath. best man Edward Strothman. Reception followed. bride employed as a waitress. groom serves in the Air Force at Ellsworth AFB Rapid City SD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Nell Brown
George F. Thomas
Earl W. Baskin
Murphysboro
Adam Ellis
Rt. 1
Gorham
Thomas
Elvin Thomas
North St. Murphysboro
Irene Chaney
Edward Strothman
Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Rapid City
Dr Goodman on Husbands Love and Home Happiness
Dr David Goodman urges husbands to value their wives as persons and invest time and affection at home. He argues wealth alone won’t bring happiness and cites a Broadway scene showing couples rediscovering joy by reengaging with each other, urging daily compliments and attentive love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goodman
Fat
Soft Surplice Blouse Pattern No 3156 Ad
Sewing pattern for a side-tied blouse labeled as favorite No 3156. Available sizes 14 16 18 20 with a note that size 4 requires 24 yards of 35 inch fabric. Price 35 cents, add 10 cents for first class mail. Instructions direct send to Iris Lane Box 1490 New York NY via Southern Illinoisian mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Lane
New York
N. Y
Marion Woman's Club Holiday Meet Feature
The Marion Woman's Club staged a special Christmas program at its December 15 meeting in the Carnegie library hall. Mrs Gordon Bell and others performed seasonal songs including Winter Wonderland and Silent Night, with Mrs May directing and Mrs McAlpin presenting O Holy Night. The Christmas story from St Luke was read by Mrs L A Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Woman's
Marion ‘Carnegie
Liardaécom
Gordon’ Bell
J. M. McAlpin
Martin M. May
R. W. Boatright
Gene Dawe
Willis Hart
St. Luke
L. A. Robinson
May
W. A. Robinson
Joseph van Roekel
Leonard Mitchell
W. L.mcmichael
E. M. Lockett
John Copeland
Barbara Gerberding to Wed Delbert Froemling of Campbell Hill
Miss Gerberding daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gerberding of Campbell Hill announces engagement to Delbert Froemling son of Mr and Mrs Herman Froemling of Campbell Hill. Barbara a 1960 Trico High School graduate works for the telephone company in Sparta Delbert a 1958 Trico graduate and employed at the Texaco filling station in Campbell Hill. A wedding date has not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gerberding
Campbell
Hill
Barbara
Delbert Froemling
Herman Froemling
Campbell Hill
Miss Gerberding
Trico High School
Telephone Company
Sparta
Froemling
Texaco
Engagement Is Announced Between Shirley Rickenberg and Nelson Gremmels
Mr and Mrs Harold Rickenberg of Campbell Hill announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Lt Nelson Henry Gremmels USMC son of Mrs Talitha Gremmels of Steeleville Miss Rickenberg studies at Vocational Technical Institute St Louis Gremmels recently graduated from Southern Illinois University and will be stationed at Quantico Virginia in January Wedding plans are set for early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rickenberg
Campbell
Hill
Shirley
Nelson Henry Gremmels
USMC
Talitha Gremmels
Steeleville
Rebekahs Name Mrs Williams Elected Noble Grand
Mrs Genevieve S Williams was elected Noble Grand of West Frankfort Rebekah Lodge No 597 at the December 19 meeting. Mrs Ruth Diewald became vice grand and other officers named include Maudel Biggs recording secretary Gladys Jarvis financial secretary Nellie Bechelli treasurer. Trustees for 1962 are Bertha Reynolds Mabel Lowe Ruth Miller Effie Wharry and Bertha Evans. Bernice Wilhite past president dedicated new regalia for the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve S. Williams
Noble
West Frankfort
Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Diewald
Maudel Biggs
Gladys Jarvis
Nellie Bechelli
Bertha Reynolds
Mabel Lowe
Ruth Miller
Effie Wharry
Bertha Evans
Bernice Wilhite
Rebekah Assembly
Lodge
Mud Pies and Other Recipes From Dolls Cookbook
A quirky post Christmas note details a doll’s cookbook titled Mud Pies and Other Recipes read as a summer outdoor kitchen guide for dolls. It notes whimsical methods like pine needle crusts and chrysanthemum tea, with a mother hesitating to gift it to children.
Miss Coulter to Be Married Engagement Announced
Mr and Mrs Everett RK Coulter of Marissa announce the engagement of their daughter Linda to Donald Kloth son of Mr and Mrs Martin Kloth of Sparta. Linda a 1961 Marissa High School graduate and Donald a 1960 Sparta High School graduate. Both plan to attend Southern Mines University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Rk, Coulter
Marissa
Linida
Donald Kloth
Martin Kloth
Sparta
Coulter
Han
Kloth
Sparta Town
Southern Mines
Ther
University
Social Calendar In Murphysboro Lamplighters Dinner Gift Exchange
In Murphysboro at 7:30 p.m. Lamplighters Unit Jackson County Home Holiday dinner in Carriage room of Logan House. One dollar gift exchange will be held. Mr and Mrs Earl Reynolds of Cobden hosted a family Christmas dinner Monday with about 30 people attending and exchanging gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Logan House
Earl’ Reynolds
Cobden
Franklin County Shriners elect officers at Christmas party
The Franklin County Shriners Club and Auxiliary held their Dec 16 dinner meeting at West Frankfort Masonic Temple. John Slattery named president with Rulph Harrison and Jess Britton as officers. Auxiliary elected Mrs John Slattery president, Mrs Lionel Bullock vice president, and Mrs Troy Spiegel treasurer. A $25 donation to the St Louis Crippled Children’s Hospital was acknowledged and Christmas gifts were exchanged among 36 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Shriners Club
Shriner’s Auxiliary
West Frankfort
Masonic Temple
Shriners
John: Slattery
Christopher
Rulf'Harrison
Coello
Jess Britton
John Slattery
Lionel’ Bullock
Quoin
Shawnee FHA Chapter Holds Christmas Party
Twenty one member Shawnee Chapter of Future Home holds annual Christmas party at Gardens Restaurant Bondale. Mrs Ruth Irwin sponsor and Mrs Charles Miller plus chapter mothers attended. After dinner a gift exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future
Mollo Wedding Plans At Valmeyer High School Pair
Mr and Mrs James Mollo of Valmeyer are connected to the local school and university circles. The fiancée works for the State Highway Department and attends classes part time in East St Louis, signaling upcoming nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mollo
University
Valmeyer' High ‘School
State Highway Dept
St. Louis
Pyatt Sisters Host Animal Christmas Party in West Frankfort
Gladys Pyatt and Ethel Pyatt presided over the animal Christmas party December 18 for members of the West Frankfort Business and Professional Woman's Club. A candlelight dinner was served in the Central Methodist Church basement decorated with Christmas motifs and greenery. The program named club members and wished each special thing. Thirty-four women attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys ‘Pyatt
Ethel Pyatt
West Frankfort
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Barbara Gerberding
Maybell Richell
Shirley Rickenberg
Rebekahs
Marta Bellder
St. Nick
Miss Coulter
Linda Coulter Maybell-Richell
Singer Sewing Centers
Singer Sewing Machine Company
N. Illinois Ave
Carbondale, Illinois
Singer Mfg CO
Walker & Sons
Olly
Ishawnee Fha
Pyatt Sisters Give Program
Coats
Cardigan
Orion
Liz
Sax
Walnut
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