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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1956

Page

5

Carbondale Wedding Hails Hagler Cotten Union

Miss Mae Ellen Hagler and Gerald J. Cotten were married December 29 at University Baptist Church Carbondale with 150 guests. The bride wore Dupioni silk with Alencon lace and carried red poinsettias. the groom is from St. Paul Minnesota and works as credit manager at Borchert Ingersoll Inc. in St. Paul.

Mae Ellen Hagler Ned J. Hagler Burlison Carbondale Gerald J. Cotten St. Paul Minn University Baptist Church Carrbondale Edna Cotten Third & NE Rochester George M. Slayton Jean Frakes Ernestine Taylor Shirley Roberta Smith Eugene Hagler Charles Hagler Shirley Hawkins Shirley Harris St. Louis Ruby Tregoning Carterville Alice Smith Darlene Cotton Cotton Laurel Ave

Williamson Office Has Yale Party

Members of the Williamson County Clerk's office held a Christmas party Dec. 24. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris, Mr. and Mrs. James Basler and children Randy and Ricky Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fearer and children Gary and Gayle, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Falon and daughter Jackie Sue, Curtis Palmer, Mrs. Jeanetta Gualdoni, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Doron, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Stevens and son Jeff, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ray and daughter Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Messick and children Glenda and Frank.

Williamson County Clerk's Office Charles Harris James Basler Randy Ricky Joe Walter Fearer Gary Gayle Harold Falon Jackie Sue Curtis Palmer Jeanetta Gualdoni Arlie Doron Bennie Stevens Jeff Robert Ray Janet Paul Messick Glenda Frank

Feathers Highlight Chignons At Balmain Dior Runway

Feathers pinned into chignons featured on Balmain and Dior evening wear. Models showcased feathered updos in a refined couture setting, emphasizing dramatic texture and movement for formal occasions.

Balmain Dior

New Year's Eve Party Advice For Grown Ups From 1957

Virginia I. Spiller notes New Year gatherings shift to adult humor and practicalities. She advises scrounging for soda, borrowing chairs, planning timings, and enlisting neighborhood kids for balloons, ending with memories and a toast to 1957.

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Spread for Toast

A simple spread blends butter with brown sugar and cinnamon to make a flavorful toast topping. Quick after school snack idea offering a warm, sweet touch.

Cobden Couple Plans June Wedding For Sue Thomas

Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas of Cobden announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Wilbert Brumleve of Cobden son of Mr and Mrs Leo Brumleve. Sue Thomas teaches in sociology and pursues a masters at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a member of Pi Lambda Theta Kappa Delta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi. A June wedding is planned.

Charles Thomas Cobden Sue Wilbert Brumleve Leo Brumleve Miss Thomas Southern Illinois University Carbondale Pi Lambda Theta Kappa Delta Pi Phi Kappa Phi

Murphysboro Holiday Visit Ends With Washington Return

Miss Joan Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John Miller Murphysboro ended her holiday visit returning by plane to Washington DC where she works for the Department of Justice. Other guests included her sister in law and brother in law Mr and Mrs John E Moulton and children Karen and John of Vandalia who also visited Mr and Mrs Moulton and relatives.

Joan Miller John Miller North Street Murphysboro Washington, D. C Department of Justice

Christmas Party Hosts Gather Deborah Sunday School Class

The Deborah Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church Carbondale met Dec 20 at Mrs. G H Murray's home on Skyline Drive for its annual Christmas party. Assistant hosts were Mrs. Frank Owen and Mrs. Dudley Klamp.

Deborah First Methodist Church Carbondale G. H. Murray Skyline Drive Frank Owen Dudley Klamp Helen McReynolds Mary Ann Rushing Rolla Wiggins Ruth Stevens Betty Silvania S. University Ave

Williamson Group Christmas Party Observed in Marion

The Williamson County Department of Welfare held its annual Christmas party and dinner on December 21 in Marion. Mrs Ruth Barney, Josephine Webb, Elma Bethel and Paul Radford organized activities and a gift exchange occurred. Miss Cavaness Scobey displayed Holy Land trip photos with guests including Supt Ray Holmes and several other attendees.

Williamson County Velma Whitson Lou Doer Francis Copening LeRoy Sellars Ross Holmes Joyce Murray

Women of Moose Set Call Meeting in Carbondale

Carbondale Women of the Moose chapter 1214 will hold a special call meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Loyal Order of Moose lodge rooms. Members will practice the new ritual before the convocation on Jan 27. Senior Regent June Warren urges attendance. The group approved a $5 donation to the Sarah Dahl Memorial Fund.

Carbondale Women of the Moose Loyal Order of Moose June Warren Warren Sarah Dahl

Jeannie Holmes Weds 2nd Lt. William J. Burger in Marion

Miss Jeannie Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs Dolph Holmes of Creal Springs married 2nd Lt. William J. Burger son of Dr and Mrs J M Burger of the Marion Veterans Hospital in a St Joseph's Church ceremony. The Rev Fr B P Mongan officiated. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple left for a Florida honeymoon. Burger is stationed at Malden Missouri after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in business and public administration.

Jeannie Holmes Dolph Holmes Creal Springs William J. Burger J. M. Burger Marion Veterans Hospital B. P. Mongan St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Marion Kay Beth Sublett Austin Texas Harold A. Harrell Bloomington Ind Carl Holmes Joel N. Cooksey Jr William Blankenship Frank Hepler Florida Malden U.S. Air Force University of Missouri Capper Farmer Topeka Kansas Marion High School H.T. Merrell

Watch Service Set at Creal Springs Church

A watch service begins at 8 p m tonight at Creal Springs First Baptist Church. The program features choir singing aided by Cana Baptist Church, a sermon, a play directed by Mrs Myrla Stotlar, and a social hour at midnight.

Creal Springs First Baptist Church Cana Baptist Church Myrla Stotlar

Wedding of Murphysboro Pair in Decatur Church

Miss Linda Lee Botts and Delmar Eugene Ripley wed at 2 p m Sunday in Lakeview Baptist Church Decatur The ceremony was by Rev E R Justice with music by the officiant and attendants from the Botts and Ripley families The couple resides at 3415 North Woodford Decatur.

Linda Lee Botts Robert Botts Decatur Delmar Eugene Ripley Alvie Ripley Murphysboro Lakeview Baptist Church E. R. Justice Janet Botts Frances Phyllis Joe Rains Staley’s Puritan Baking Co North Woodford

Engagement of Lois Jean Miller to Jerry Glasco

Miss Miller whose full name is Lois Jean Miller of Carbondale is engaged to Jerry Glasco son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Glasco of 309 E Walnut Carbondale both graduates of Carbondale Community High School. Lois Jean Miller works at Good Luck Glove Co and Jerry Glasco works for Daniel Grocer Co both in Carbondale. Wedding plans are indefinite.

Norvin Miller Carbondale Lois Jean Jerry Glasco Clarence Glasco E. Walnut St Miss Miller Good Luck Glove Company Glasco CCHS Daniel Grocer Co

Observe Your Family Objectively For Fuller Understanding Of It

Ruth Millett advises parents to step outside family life and view it as a stranger would. By taking a conscious detached look at home dynamics, routines, and relationships, a parent can gain fresh insights and improve the family life that feels routine or unclear.

Ruth Millett Marceline Cox Ladies Home Journal

Jacoby Family Visits Cutler and Pinckneyville

Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Jacoby and children Bob Joyce and David return to Topeka after a week in Cutler with his parents H. O. Jacoby and in Pinckneyville with her parents Art Scherle. Don Josephson and son Jeff stay a week in Roseville with his parents A. M. Josephson. Eugene Higgerson and family Maplewood and Everett Miller and family Metropolis were weekend guests of their mother Alice Higgerson. William Richmond and son Bill of Lubbock Texas visiting relatives in Cutler.

R. E. Jacoby Bob Joyce David Topeka Kan Cutler H. O. Jacoby Pinckneyville Art Scherle Don Josephson Jeff Roseville A. M. Josephson Eugene Higgerson Maplewood Everett Miller Metropolis Alice Higgerson William Richmond Bill Lubbock, Texas

Garden Club Groups Schedule Joint Carbondale Meeting

The Evergreen Garden Club and the Garden Study Club of Carbondale plan a joint meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mrs. Alex Reed will present slides from her India trip, with hostesses listed as Mrs. E. G. Tuegel, Mrs. Jacob Bach, Mrs. As by Snyder, and Mrs. Jack Day.

Evergreen Garden Club The Garden Study Club Carbondale Our Savior Lutheran Church Alex Reed India Hestesses E. G. Tuegel Jacob Bach Asby Snyder Jack Day

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