Christmas luncheon at Carbondale Grade School inspired learning
Lewis Grade School pupils and 265 students including 15 teachers and staff gathered for a formal holiday lunch, learning table manners, cultural traditions, and teamwork. Sixth graders drafted invitations. students decorated, painted murals, and prepared 275 seats while teachers guided two weeks of manners lessons and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Sami
Lewis
Alexander
Turkey
Carbondale
George Mendenall
Lucy Fliger
Lewis School
Velvet at home: easy to sew and wear hostess wear
Easy velvet at home outfit ideas call for soft colorful velvets and velveteens. The guide recommends long line styles like culottes or caftans, tips on pattern fitting, cutting stripes, pin-basting, and careful pressing to preserve nap and ensure neat seams.
Mustard Lore Through History and Modern Use
Mustard has ancient origins and was used in medieval lore potions. Today homemakers add a half teaspoon of powdered mustard to macaroni and cheese casseroles, fish mousses, or Welsh rarebit for flavor.
Afghan exhibit by two Peace Corps volunteers at Kabul center
An art show at the U S Cultural Center in Kabul features weaving by Mrs Dennis Arnold and paintings by Jerry Spurgat. The two Americans, both of whom have taught in Kerat for two years, reflect impressions of Afghanistan. Mrs Arnold holds an art education degree from Southern Illinois University and studied weaving under Clara McDanial. Spurgat studied psychology at Michigan State University and has exhibited in Grand Rapids and at a solo MSU show. Sponsored by the U S Information Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
U.S. Cultural Center
Kabul
Dennis Arnold
Jerry Spurgat
Kerat
Arnold
Southern Illinois University
Clara McDanial
Raymond Davidson
S. Beveridge St
Carbondale
United States
Spurgat
Michigan State University
Grand Rapids
Mich
MSU
U.S. Information Service
Carterville Woman's Club holds Yule party at cabin
The Christmas program of Carterville's Woman's Club general department took place at the cabin. President Mrs Albert Bleyer awarded prizes to three grade school pupils for essays on the Illinois Sesquicentennial. Winners were Jennifer Evans Lucy Patrick and Marla Castalano. Mrs Georgia Horn spoke on The Gift of the Heart. The next meeting is Jan 10 at the cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Department
Carterville
Woman’s Club
Albert Bleyer
Jennifer Evans
Lucy Patrick
Marla Casstellano
Georgia Horn
Shoemakes to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Herrin
Mr and Mrs Dave Shoemake of Herrin celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at 316 North 13th Street hosted by Mr and Mrs John Seymour from 2 to 5 p m on Sunday Relatives and friends are invited They wed December 31 1917 Their children include Mrs Seymour and Claude Shoemake both of Herrin Hood)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Shoemake
Herrin
John Seymour
N. 13Th St
Shoemakes
Seymour
Claude Shoemake
Hood
White sales endure as January thrift tradition
January white sales keep pace with color trends as bedding and home goods promoters attract shoppers after Christmas. The main draws include pillow cases sheets and pillow towels and blankets while cash gifts prompt practical spending for twin and double bed needs.
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Clifford G. Neill
Ast
Santa Claus
By Joanne Schreiber
Grocer
Franks
Blue Bell Meats
MT. Vernon Loan and Building Association
FSLIC
12Th
Broadway
Mt, Vernon, Illinois
Joyce Lawson
Beauty Salon
Rose Frizzell
Doris Siankaro
Manicure
West Walnut
Southern
Woman’s
Southern Illinois
Philco
Misses, Jr
Ross
Murphysboro
The
Marion
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
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