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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1977

Page

7

New Year’s Eve Sitter Crowned In Town Legend

Humor piece by Erma Bombeck riffs on elite babysitters as royalty. Aerial gossip sweeps a culture where cherished sitters become priceless, with fun nods to loyalty and dramatic rescues. The text lampoons price, fame, and the value placed on trusted caregivers.

Erma Bombeck America Waterte

Marion couple announces engagement of Donna DeAnn Davis

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Davis of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Donna DeAnn to Donald George Cheney. Cheney is a 1974 Richwoods High School graduate and STU C student. he plans a January 1978 internship with the Peoria County Police Department. The bride-to-be studies social welfare at Southern Illinois University and graduated Marion High School in 1975. A summer wedding is planned.

James W. Davis Marion Donna DeAnn Donald George Cheney George A. Cheney Peoria Miss Davis Southern Illinois University Cheney Richwoods High School STUC Administration of Justice Peoria County Police Department

Glazed Chicken Wings

Chicken wings browned in butter then simmered with a sauce of orange juice honey soy and garlic until thickened. Garlic removed before serving the glazed wings over two portions.

Cecily Brownstone Associated Press

Early detection aids treatment of plant and tree ailments

Plant health tips describe common issues such as black spot on roses and powdery mildew, with control methods including benomyl benlate and spring spraying. The piece covers fungal diseases on juniper, Phomopsis blight, plant galls caused by insects mites and bacteria, evergreen needle drop, and reasons for needle loss plus when to seek expert help.

Earl Aronson Associated Press Benlate

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