Summer enrollment at Kansas University reaches record second
The University of Kansas reports total enrollment at 3 467 for the summer session, second largest in KU history and just under the 1948 peak. John E Willoughby USN engine man first class sails into New Britain Connecticut July 12 after a Mediterranean cruise aboard USS Requin visiting Gibraltar Malta Sicily Naples Leghorn and Goa Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Charles
University of Kansas
John E. Willoughby
USN
Paul C. Willoughby
Carbondale
New Britain
Conn
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean
Rock of Gibraltar
Malta
Sicily
Naples
Leghorn
Goa
Italy
Bride-To-Be Jane DeLap Honored At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Jane DeLap of West Mill was hosted at Mrs. P. D. Johnson’s home on WesElmn Street Tuesday evening. The event featured a large water sprinkler centerpiece and gift table, with co-hostesses listed and guests named. The couple is set to wed Mr. Robt Curtis at Walnut Street Baptist Church tonight at 8:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane DeLap
West Mill
P. D. Johnson
WesElmn
Johnson
M. Ira Caveness
West Walnut
Flossie C. Hughes
W. Cherry
G. E. Grey
B. J
Harry Curtis
Edith Hall
Cs. E. N. Norman
Leo Hougand
George L. Johnson
Cal Caveness
Robert Ingra
Paul Smith
Harr Harris
John Eaton
W. Eddleman
R. R. Co. Tre
Three piece date dress pattern offers new season style
Pattern ad promotes a humdinger date dress with a willowy line and windskirt, item 9250 in Jr Miss sizes 13 to 17, includes illustrated instructions and a free pattern. Marian Martin Fashion Book available for fifteen cents, includes a towel beach robe pattern for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Marian Martin
Illinois Teacher Selected for English Exchange Program
Miss Esther Mary Ayers of Anna will sail from New York on the U S Marine Shark July 19 to teach in England. She holds an MA from Illinois and plans weeks of travel before school starts. Ayers will swap with Betty Wroughton of Sutton Coldfield School for Girls near Birmingham, a Cambridge graduate and former WAAF sergeant.
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Esther Mary Ayers
A. T. Ayers
Anna
State Department
United States
New York
U. S
England
Ayers
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Scotland
Miss Ayers
St. Elmo
Betty Wroughton
Sutton Coldfield School
Sutton Coldfield
Warwickshire
Birmingham
Miss Wroughton
Cambridge
WAAF
Great Yarmouth
English Speaking Union
Britain
America
Illinois
Teen Age Buffet Recipe for Chocolate Raisin Squares
A kitchen recipe provides ingredients and steps for a chocolate raisin square dessert. It lists cup measures for flour sugar butter eggs melted chocolate and raisins, plus baking powder salt and directions to cream, mix, bake in an 8 by 8 by 2 inch pan at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. It also notes cooling and cutting into 16 squares.
Rubel Re-elected Union Co Red Cross Chairman
Lester Rubel was re-elected county chairman of the Union County chapter of the American Red Cross. He also serves as manager of the Boston Store in Anna. Mrs Rubel has completed one year as county chairman after serving as fund drive chairman in 1948. Willis Ferrill of Alto Pass was re-elected secretary treasurer. Ralph Bradley received a citation from St Louis for his 1949 fund drive service. A Certificate of Honor was given to the Union County chapter for 1949 fund drive achievements. Sam Duty will head the Anna Jonesboro Rotary Club for 1949 50, succeeding Ira Spires. officers include Russell Casper, Carroll Wallace, and James Rich. Directors: Ira Spires and E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Rubel
Union County
American Red Cross
Boston
Anna
Sam Duty
Anna-Jonesboro Motor Company
Anna-Jonesboro Rotary Club
Ira Spires
Peters and partners named in regional outreach roster
John Carter Peters Russell Casper Sam Duty and Carrol Wallace appear as listed participants in a regional project outreach roster with five named individuals tied to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Peters
John Carter
Russell Casper
Sam Duty
Carrol Wallace
Willing Workers Meet at Walnut Street Baptist Church
The Willing Workers of Wal nut Street Baptist church hold their monthly class meeting Friday July 1 at 7 30 PM at 503 North Allyn Street. Hostesses are Mrs Harry Flynn Mrs Harve De Lap and Mrs Charles Troutman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Stella Etherton
North Allyn Street
Harry Flynn
Harve de Lap
Charles Troutman
Mrs Wylie Honored At A Tea In First Baptist Church
A tea was held yesterday in the First Baptist church annex for Mrs Elwood K Wylie bride of Rev Mr Wylie director of the Student Christian Foundation. Committee members greeted guests at the door and served punch and treats while floral decorations featured pink and white gladioli roses sweet peas hydrangeas and daisies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Elwood K. Wylie
Mr. Wylie
Student Christias Foundation
W. B. Welch
J. W. Barrow
E. M. Th
Community club events and meeting notes
Friday events include the Good Neighbors Club with Mrs. Joe Duncan and the Lake View Lassies 4 H Club, 7 30 p m, at 503 North Allyn. Monday features Highway Sewing Club family picnic at 5 30 p m at R V B Giddings home South Highway bring covered dish. Lucky Chatterboxes meet June 30 at 2 30 p m at JoAnn Dwyer 103 South Oakland avenue. July 8 officers election planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Neighbors Club
Joe Duncan
Lakeview Lassies
Stella Etherton
North Allyn
R. V. B. Giddings
South Highway
JoAnn Dwyer
South
Oakland Avenue
Local Ladies Gather for Community Meeting
Mrs. J. M. McCoy, Mrs. Mae Fox, Mrs. Carl Keifer, and Mrs. C. A. Helton attended a neighborhood gathering to discuss upcoming projects and share community concerns. The event emphasized civic participation and local volunteer efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCoy
Mae Fox
Carl Keifer
C. A. Helton
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K. U
J. L. Burnett
Carter Steet
Johmscon
Frank Steinle
Murphysboo
R. A. Taylor
West Walnut Street
Alinda Federer
Marionis
Karl Federer
Lu Feeves
Rantoul
Mrs. J. L. Jeeves
North University Avenu
Pave
Orville Widdows
L. C
Quick
Chi- Mr
Meago
Harry Moye
Christophr
Jesse Anderson
N. Springer Treet
Jane
Brial Shower
JurSew Story
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
N. Y
Robert Baysinger
Cynthia Baysinger
Mary Alice Baysinger
Gene
Singer
Patricia Lewis Rose
J. B. Rose
West Oak Street
George Trifonoff
First Methodist Church
Joe Gregorech
Eileen Gardiner
Fred C. Berger
Mrs. Trifonoff
Phyllis Ann Austin
Mr. Trifonoff
Frank Hunter
Mary Ann McDowell
Charles Borger, Jr
Helen Perryman
Anna Gitte
Rubel
Union Co. Red Cross
Carroll Wallace
James Rich
Sobery
Mrs. Wylie
Oddfellows
DU Quoin Fairgrounds
W. O. Leonard, N. G
Freddie
Ean Ae
Centraz
Carbondale Lumber Co
Bob Stotlar Lumber Yard
Herrin
Marion
Lbr. & Supply Co
Stotlar-Herrin Shbr. Co
Zeigler
Rebekah Lodge
Washington
Llinois
Bill Staudacher
Connie Conatser
Debbie Resan
Lors Galas
Snakes
James Stewart
Jane Wyman
Atari
Ana
APEC
Fred Macmurray
Madeleine Carroll
Lied
MGM
Kitty Carlisle
Allan Jones
Story of
Stephen McNally
Sue England
Barbara Whiting
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