La Donna Matchett and Charles Helleny wed in Herrin
Charles Helleny of Herrin married La Donna Matchett of Rinard in a Sunday ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Herrin performed by Rev. Boyd G. Cubbage. The bride, daughter of Lyle and (Mrs) Henson of Rinard, wore a silk gown with Dior sleeves and a detachable train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Donna Matchett
Rinard
Charles Helleny
Herrin
Boyd G. Cubbage
Presbyterian Church
Lyle Henson
Joseph Helleny
14Th St
Dior
Ann Landers Letters on Parenting and Marriage
A 12 year old writes about parental anger over spills and a father who comforts him. A teen asks about makeup with a football context and a wife enduring insults from inlaws. Ann Landers advises the father to defend his son's marriage and the wife to demand respect.
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Dear Ann Landers
Kitty
Ann Landers
Floyd
Cal Tech
Evansville Couple Wed in United Church Ceremony
Miss Radford married Mr. Ragland at the United Church of Christ in Evansville. The bride Kathy Radford is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Radford. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs.
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John Ragland
United Church of Christ
Evansville
Kathy Radford
Jesse Radford
Tent Revival On Boskydell Road Near Rt 51
A tent revival is underway on Boskydell Road off Route 51 with speakers from several states. Services run daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 30 to 10 p.m. through Monday.
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Boskydell Road
Rt. 51
Miss Gorman to Wed John William Matheny
Mr and Mrs Maurice Gorman announce the engagement and forthcoming wedding of their daughter Barbara Jean to John William Matheny son of Mr and Mrs Carl Matheny The couple plan a August wedding Barbara Jean Gorman is a Sacred Heart Academy graduate Carbondale area SIU graduate Matheny attended Carbondale Community High School and SIU before their August wedding.
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Maurice Gorman
Rt. 1
Sidney
Barbara Jean
John William Matheny
Carl Matheny
Oakland Ave
Carbondale
Miss Gorman
Sacred Heart Academy
Springfield
Matheny
Carbondale Community High School
Southern Illinois University
Former Area Man and Bride Marry in Kannapolis Church
The wedding of Linda Stafford and Donald Todd was held at Elwood Lane Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. James Hodges officiating at 6 p.m. The couple resides at 600 Concord Lake Rd Kannapolis. Linda Stafford is the bride, daughter of C. O. Stafford, Kannapolis. Todd, formerly of Murphysboro, is the son of W. H. McCarty and the late Lula Todd. Maid of honor June Caulder. bridesmaid Karen Westmoreland. Best man was the bridegroom’s father. ushers included Wayne Alexander Paul Schuler Benny McKeehan and Jack Stevens. Linda is a 1965 A. L. Brown graduate. Donald is a 1963 A. L. Brown graduate and 1965 Wingate College graduate, employed in the IBM payroll department at Cannon Mills.
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Donald Todd
Concord Lake Rt
Kannapolis
N.C
Elwood Lane Freewill Baptist Church
James Hodges
Linda Stafford
C. O. Stafford
Kanapolis
Todd
Murphysboro
W. H. McCarty
Lula Todd
Ben Rees
Elkville
June Caulder
Karen Westmoreland
Wayne Alexander
Paul Schuler
Benny McKheean
Jack Stevens
A. L. Brown High School
Wingate College
IBM
Cannon Mills Co
Wesley students conduct camp at Dulac Community Center
Rev. Ron Seibert and 12 Wesley Foundation students from Southern Illinois University led a two week work camp at the Dulac Community Center in Louisiana. They gathered 140 Houma Indian children for a church school and held teen nights and a public health clean up campaign among other projects. The SIU Wesley Foundation previously contributed over $1,000 in labor to build a Methodist Church in 1962.
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Ron Seibert
Wesley Foundation
Southern Illinois University
Dulac
Louisiana
Siu
Methodist
Houma
Commemoration Plans Bell Ringing for Liberty Bell Day
Members of the Williamson County Federation of Woman's Clubs will join a nationwide bell ringing and flag display on Monday to commemorate the Liberty Bell's ringing on the first Independence Day. Mrs. Kenneth Chapman of Johnston City urged local participation with bells rung for five minutes starting at 1 p.m.
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Williamson County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Kenneth Chapman
Johnston City
Murphysboro Couple to Wed in Army Marriage
Mr and Mrs Josef Frankhau ser of Schwaz Austria announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Maria Anna to William Fount Rawson son of Ted Rawson of Murphysboro Rawson is stationed in Pers (?, Germany) with the Army He attended Murphysboro Township High School and Southern Illinois University He entered the service in 1964 The couple will be married this month.
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Josef Frankhauser
Schwaz
Austria
Maria Anna
William Fount Rawson
Ted Rawson
Murphysboro
Rawson
Permasons
Germany
Murphysboro Township High School
Southern Illinois University
Lake Creek 4 H Club Tour Near Johnston City
The Lake Creek 4 H Club of Johnston City toured agricultural projects and held a business meeting at Lloyd Forcum's home. Scott Lee and Charlena Becker reported on the district Livestock judging contest in Carbondale. John Armes Monty Ashmore and Gina Wiley gave talks. A hayride followed. Scott Harrin served as club president.
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Lake Creek
Johnston City
Lloyd Forcum
Scott Lee
Charlena Becker
Carbondale
John Armes
Monty Ashmore
Gina Wiley
Scott Harrin
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Carol Brown
Beverly Ashdown
Jamie Helleny
Louis Helleny
Richie Matchett
Bob Nou
Vick Matchett
John Thomas
Elk’s Club
Hawaii
Southern Illinois University Vocational Technical Institute School of
Herrin Security Bank
Southern Illois University
Rissi
Miss Radford
Arthur Ragland
Sparta
Maybell Richell
Becky Quick
Illinois
Bowling Green State University
Christopher
Til
University
Southern Huliness
B.T.U
Williams Store
S. Illinois
Barbara Jean Gorman
Mrs. Donald Todd
Wesley
E. Main
Dial
Holiday Inn
A Glenns' Appliances
Berra
Aeroflite, Inc
Marion,j
Williamson County
Piper Sales and Service
Young Budget
Singer
Singer Today
South Illinois
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