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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1978
Page
6
How to use bug killers safely avoiding human harm. Read labels, choose least toxic for the target insect, keep kids and pets away, wear protective clothing, wash thoroughly, and avoid mixing products. Follow directions precisely and store chemicals securely. Avoid indoor use and shaking or spraying in windy conditions.
Mr and Mrs Thurmond Page announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ellen Page to John William Thomas. Jane Ellen Page, a Benton Consolidated High School and Bend Lake College graduate, works at Union Hospital in West Frankfort. John William Thomas, Johnston City High School graduate, is employed by Old Ben Coal Mining Corp. A September wedding is planned.
Archbishop Lakovos, leader of the Greek Orthodox Church in the Americas, voiced disappointment over President Carter’s push to lift the U.S. arms embargo against Turkey during a White House session with Vice President Mondale. Also noted is the appointment of Rev. David Neal as assistant pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Marion and his background in Thompsonville.
Harriet and Frank Land of Johnston City celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Masonic Hall in Johnston City. Land, a retired Visiting Corp. employee in Chicago, and Mrs. Land, retired after 25 years at National Food Stores in Chicago, have two children Frank of Orland Park and Robert of Lockport, plus eight grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Don Beggs of Du Quoin announce the engagement of their daughter Sue Ann Beggs to Edward Lee Wisniewski of Owensboro Kentucky. Sue Ann is a John A Logan College graduate in legal secretarial practice and works for Wiesman and Lamar Attorneys at Law. Wisniewski is employed as a salesman by Crescent Tire Co. The couple plans an October 7 wedding.
Linda Kramer Woodburn Oregon AP reports 4000 Old Believers in the Willamette Valley balance ancient Russian Orthodox traditions with American life. Families raise many children, speak Russian, and study in bilingual schools while embracing modern banks, clinics, and vehicles.
Christian counseling program expands to include Christ-Centered Counseling, linked with the 700 Club on Channel 3 in Harrisburg and WGGH radio in Marion. A Herrin office serves telephonic ministry during broadcasts, with 152 telephone ministries recorded in June. Training seminars occur monthly across Southern Illinois to support religious beliefs and broadcasting outreach. For details call 942-6633 mornings.
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