Man's stubborn hope after Murphysboro fire in 70th birthday tale
In Murphysboro a one room shanty on D street burned, destroying Robert Knight and his wife’s possessions including about $3000 saved in jars. Neighbors and strangers donate items and cash to the Robert Knight Fund as Ed Pullis recalls Knight’s independence and resolve to rebuild before his January 26 birthday.
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Bob Hagen
Southern Illinois
Robert Knight
D’” Street
Murphysboro
Knight
Ed Pullis
Pullis Feed and Hatchery
N. 10Th St
Robbie
Pallis
Ed Knight
Pullis
Knights
Carbondale
Frank Kirk
N. Allyn Sr
University Bank
Antique Glass Show At University Center Planned
An outstanding collection of antique American and European glassware assembled by the Southern Illinois University Women's Club will be exhibited to the public Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Ballroom B. Tea will be served and seven glass categories, including Sandwich glass and European pieces, will be represented. Co chairs Mrs. Noble Kelley Mrs. Jesse Harris and Mrs. William Nagel will greet visitors. sitter service for children is available by calling Mrs. John Lowry at 549-1286.
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Southern Illinois University Women’s Club
B. University Center
Noble Kelley
Jesse Harris
William Nagel
P. Roy Brammell
Hilda Stein
H.R. Long
Rino Bian
Frank Klingberg
Frederic Guild
John Lowry
Wilkey Bride-To-Be Engaged To Army Private Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Wilkey Jr. of Carbondale announce engagement of their daughter Sheila Ann to Pvt. Ronald G. Edwards son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Edwards of Carbondale. Sheila a senior at Carbondale Community High School and Ronald a CCHS graduate serving with the Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Wedding plans are indefinite.
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L. R. Wilkey Jr
N. Springer St
Carbondale
Sheila Ann
Ronald G. Edwards
Marion Edwards
Rt. 3
Wilkey
Pvt. Edwards
CCHS
Army
Ft. Leonard Wood
Women Embrace Look Alike Styles In Fashion Pulse
Florence de Santis notes a trend where women copy outfits, embracing chic uniform looks. Multiple wearers in the same style signal status among fashion leaders, with popular items including short white lace dresses with grey velvet sashes and bold accessories like Maltese cross jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence de Santis
Homemakers to Attend Illinois Federation Meeting at U of I
Six Jackson County women will join the Illinois Homemakers Extension Federation annual meeting at the University of Illinois Urbana January 25 and 26. Keynote speaker Rev Charles Merrill Smith will discuss writing a book at the banquet.
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Jackson County
Illinois Homemakers Extension Federation
University of Iinois
Urbana
U. of S
Charles Merrill Smith
Wesley Methodist Church
Bloomington
Grundy County
The
Uniters
Harold O’neil
R. E. Blackwelder
Jonas Reid
Bernard Nigg
Archie Hamilton
Joe Kirsch
Murphysboro Junior Woman's Club Plans March of Dimes Drive
Murphysboro junior members met for National March of Dimes month activities led by Mrs. Lee Walters and Andy Glosecki. A film and discussion followed as they organized a door-to-door drive and February luncheon fashion show at Logan Hotel to benefit the Achievement Center and other charitable projects.
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Murphysboro
Logan Hotel
Walter Parmenter
Frank Wilkerson
Russell Wingerter
Aileen Burke
Charles Wolff
Chester couple wed in St Johns Lutheran Church ceremony
Mr and Mrs Richard Tindall plan home in Florissant Missouri after their wedding December 16 at St John s Lutheran Church Chester. The bride Donna K DiBenedetto wore ivory satin empire gown with beaded lace and seed pearl veil. Bridesmaids gowns were emerald velvet. Best man Neil Birchler and groomsmen Donald Sheets Monte Tindall. Flower girl Lori Gaye Berger. Reception at Elks Club. Bride worked at SCM. groom at McDonnell Douglas in St Louis.
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Richard Tindall
Florissant
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Chester
Donna K. DiBenedetto
Clarence Vieregge
Roy Tindall
Paula DiBenedetto
Betty Vieregge
Cheryl Jones
Poinsettia
Neil Birchler
Donald Sheets
Monte Tindall
Lori Gaye Berger
Elks Club
SCM Corporation
McDonnel-Douglas Aircraft Corp
St. Louis
Community Group Meetings and Club Activities Report
In Herrin a 1 30 p m art film by the Woman's Club Crafts Department and a 7 30 p m Sweet Adelines rehearsal at Herrin High School. In West Frankfort the Franklin County Home makers Four M ile unit meets at 10 a m hosted by Mrs Drewe. In Ewing the Ewing unit meets with Mrs J Pearce hostess. In Benton Franklin County Home makers Little Egypt unit convenes at 1 p m hosted by Dor othy Ligon. In Ellis Grove the Home Extension Unit meets at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Louise Paetz hold. In Carbondale the Newcomers club meets at Elks Club with Mrs John Perry in charge. Fabrics in Decorating Home by K C Sparks. In Marion Beta Mu chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority meets at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Howard Jones with pledges at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrin Woman’s Club
Sweet Adelines
Herrin High School
West Frankfort
Franklin County
F. Drewe
Benton
Little Egypt
Dorothy Ligon
Ellis Groves
Ellis Grove
Carbondale
Elks’ Club
John Perry
K. C. Sparks
Marion
Beta Sigma Phi
Howard Jones
Rome Beauties Best for Baking
Core six medium apples and pare one way down. Place in a baking dish with a cinnamon candy in each apple. Add light corn syrup to fill centers and make sauce for basting. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, basting twice or thrice until tender.
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Man of
Open
Sheila Ann Wilkey
Drei TM Olas
Brown Shoe Fit CO
Mr. and
Mrs
Maybell Richell
Ewing
Franklin County Homemakers Ewing Unit
Louise Paetz Hold
Rome
OUR
Mars
Sawyer
Smith-Alsop
Helleny
Brooks
Anna
Cleaners
Coats
Orvin
Buster) Earnest
Kellys
State Farm
State Farm Fire
Alume
Don Smith
Dwicht
Busch
Robert Bahr
Insurance Companies
Bloomington, Ill
Ors Cccte Ee
Murdale
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