Engagement announcements from Herrin and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Edgar Dooley announce Cynthia Dooley to Ralph L Cantrell engagement with plans unclear. Cynthia a Herrin High and SIU VTI graduate works in contracts at Central Technology Herrin. Ralph a Marion High and SIU graduate studies data processing at VTI, employed at Allen Industries. Also engaged Mary Jane Moake and Kirby Bates with March 16 wedding date. Moake, Bates connection to Johnston City and Chesterfield. Georgia Kay Lodge and William V Degenhardt engaged. wedding March 2 at Sparta. Joan Alvis engaged to Lyle W Vanzandt. both from Du Quoin area with jobs in education and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Dooley
S. 18Th St
Herrin
Cynthia
Ralph L. Cantrell
Southern Illinois University Vocational Technical Institute
Central Technology, Inc
Cantrell
Ralph Cantrell
Rt. 5
Marion
VTI
Allen Industries
Mary Jane Moake
Kirby D. Bates
Don J. Moake
W. Llth St
Johnston City
John W. Bates
Rt. 1
Chesterfield
Miss Moake
Johnston City High School
Southern Illinois University
University Center
SIU
William Lodge
Puxico
Georgia Kay
William V. Degenhardt
Joe Degenhardt
Pinckneyville
Miss Lodge
Trico High School
Degenhardt
Pinckneyville High School
Spartan Printing Co
Sparta
George Alvis
S. Jefferson Ave
du Quoin
Joan
Lyle W. Vanzandt
Omer Vanzandt
Christopher
du Quoin Township High School
John B. Ward School
Christopher High School
P. N. Hirsch Co
Like mother like daughter knitters move into next generation
A piece notes that many young girls imitate mothers in fashion and hobbies, highlighting knitters among teens. It cites Caroline Kennedy Mia Farrow and Liza Minnelli as fashion and entertainment heirs, and says about six million teen knitters exist, mostly taught by their mothers. It asks readers about joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Love
Caroline Kennedy
Mia Farrow
Maureen O’sullivan
Judy Garland
Liza Minnelli
Shifty-eyed shoppers flock to Singapore Chinese Emporium
A Singapore shop named the Chinese Emporium sells Communist-made goods from Red China, drawing 1,000 daily shoppers including Americans who fear customs checks. Mimi Ho Han Mei, the young manager, says sales exceed 100,000 dollars monthly and keeps Sundays busy with a large staff and fast service, denying any political ties. The piece also notes a sewing project and announces a Herrin marriage involving Rosalie Lombardo and Cpl. John L. Cox at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore
Singapore
United States
Emporium
Mimi Ho Han Mei
Mimi
Love-In Group lingerie coordinated with outerwear in junior line
Florence de Santis reports a new junior collection from a youth sportswear and lingerie collaboration. The Love-In Group blends bras girdles and slips with dresses vests shirts skirts and jumpsuits set to debut in 100 promotional stores. The revival of Thirties style influences includes beret fashion seen in Julie Christie inspired looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudi Gernreich
London
Julie Christie
Jersey
Hospital Chorus Brightens Murphysboro Club Christmas Meet
St Joseph Hospital Auxiliar chorus directed by Sister Mary Virginia performed at the Murphysboro Woman's Club Christmas gathering in the First Presbyterian Church. Lynda Hall introduced a Murphysboro High School speech group piece The Gift of the Mass. Members toured Anna State Hospital and wrapped gifts for patients. others planned a visit to Veterans Hospital and a SIU television station tour. Next meeting set for Jan 15 at Atlasta Community Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Hospital
Mary Virginia
Murphysboro Woman's Club
First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Lynn Strothman
Lynda Hall
Murphysboro High School
L. J. Snider
Anna State Hospital
C. A. Hart
Frank Wilson
Walter Wright
Ann Cluman
Leonard Bartnck
Veterans Hospital
Orville Denny
Southern Illinois University
Effie Borgsmiller
Faye Mills
Richard Gualdoni
Jessie Rowan
William Miller
M. K. Spencer
Atlasta
Anniversary reception marks Kelley golden wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Oval Kelley of 616 9th St Herrin celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house January 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Herrin First Baptist Church. Sponsored by South Side Lumber Co employees, the couple wed January 9 1918 in Marion and have lived in Herrin 46 years as active church members. He worked since 1951 for Herrin Lumber BFJ Furniture and South Side Lumber. he is a World War I veteran. She is Madge Gallimore and a Fortnightly Club member. Gifts are requested not to be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval Kelley
9Th St. Herrin
Herrin First Baptist Church
Kelley
South Side Lumber Co
Herrin
Marion
First Baptist Church
Herrin Lumber Co
BFJ Furniture Co
South Side Lumber
Madge Gallimore
Superstition and Changing Roles in Mushroom Industry
The article notes old beliefs blaming women for crop harm and shifting attitudes as women become mushroom pickers. It highlights gender-based myths fading and women’s growing suitability for precise manual work in mushroom growing.
Romans Feed Mushrooms to Warriors for Health
Romans observed health benefits from mushroom consumption and gave them to their warriors to boost stamina and endurance in battle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carlinville High School
Cynthia Dooley
Joan Alvis
Rosalie Lombardo
Mom
Litle
China
Bernat
Knit
Bill Howell
Cpl
John L. Cox
Cox
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Marines
Miss Lombardo
Herrin High School
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Florence de Santis
Hospital Chorus
Club
S. Il
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Philco
Mrs. Kelley
The
Kelleys
Phil Jacobs
N. Johnson - Marion
Family Shoe
Red Cross
Sandler of
Bos Jantzen
Hush Puppies
Cobbies de Angelo
Nina
Rand Craft Band
Children’s
Florsheim
Iniping
Fez
Illinois
West Main
Jim and
Ruth
North Bridge St. Carbondale
Chuck Roast
Scott Lad
Oleo
Scott Lad Frozen
Orange Juice
Jim
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