Iowa Family Spends Memorial Day in Carbondale
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Morgan of Des Moines with their son Francis and son-in-law Les Morgan visited relatives in Carbondale over Memorial Day weekend. They are connected to Economy Farm Corporation in Des Moines where C. L. Morgan serves as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Morgan
Francis
Les Morgan
Des Moines
Iowa
Carbondale
R. W. McNier
W. Sycamore
McNier
C. L
Economy Farm Corporation
Concrete Construction
Waller Family and Spouses Visit Carbondale
Mr and Mrs Corem Waller and daughter Phyllis Ann of Maplewood Missouri visited over the holiday weekend with his mother Mrs Gilbert Waller at 201 N Marion St Carbondale. He heads a department of the L B Price Co in St Louis Missouri. Mrs Viola Cooper spent holiday in Carbondale visiting her son Robert Gray Cooper and family Apt 29 C Chautauqua Veterans Housing Cairo Mississippi River area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corem Waller
Phyllis Ann
Maplewood
Gilbert Waller
N. Marion St
Carbondale
L. B. Price Co
St. Louis
Viola Cooper
Bill
Cairo
Robert Gray Cooper
Apt
Chautauqua Veterans Housing
Golden Age Club to Meet in Teen Town Carbondale
The Golden Age Club will meet Thursday at 2 PM in Teen Town Carbondale. The program features students from Reichart Dance Studio performing this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teen Town
Carbondale
Reichart Dance Studio
Rebekah Lodge to Drape Charter in Memory of Myrtle Charles
Rebekah Lodge No 220 Carbondale meets Thursday evening at IOOF Hall with potluck at 6 30 and lodge session at 7 30 The charter will be draped in memory of Sister Myrtle Frances Charles Officers are asked to attend on time Lilly Widdows noble grand invites all members to be present for the draping
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Carbondale
IOOF
Myrtle Frances Charles
Lilly Widdows
Noble Grand
Pleasant Grove 4-H Club Meets for Dental Care Program
The Pleasant Grove Girls 4-H Club met May 26 at Mrs. Mildred Waller’s home in Carbondale. Carolyn Hagler presided as officers led the pledge and roll was taken. Members presented talks on dental care including Dental Caries Fluorides and Dental Caries Dental Prophylaxis and related topics. The meeting adjourned to June 9 at 7 p m at Mildred Waller’s with social hour and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Mildred Waller
Rt. 4
Carbondale
Carolyn Hagler
Pearl Willyard
Linda Mae Doetchntal
Nancy Roberts
Nancy Eee
Sandra Zimmerman
Deloris Ellis
Patsy van Cloostre
Royalton Residents Welcome Family Visitors
Royalton hosted a sequence of visits from relatives and in laws. Mrs. Robert Bellina returned from five weeks in Atlanta with her daughter in law and son, Mrs. Diehl, who joined her for a two to three week Royalton visit. Victoria Kinsman came back after 18 months in California with her son in law and daughter. Royalton couples hosted guests from Chicago Whiting Indiana St. Louis and Girard while attending Allen Viernum’s eighth grade graduation and visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bellina
Royalton
Atlanta
George S. Diehl
Victoria Kinsman
James Armlin
Redwood City
Calif
John Viernum
Logan Viernum
Chicago
Allen
Different Salad Variation with Pears and Walnuts
A variation on Waldorf salad uses peeled pears diced and mixed with celery and walnuts in mayonnaise. Serve on salad greens and finish with a light paprika sprinkle for color.
Anna Couple Wed Fifty Years
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bloodworth of Anna celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their granddaughter’s home. Daughters Lela Christmas Fay Goins Edith Lingle Mary McCoy and relatives attended. Special guest Pearl Taylor attended as a bridesmaid 50 years ago. Open house ran from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with flowers and gifts from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bloodworth
Anna
Betty McCulley
W. Vienna St
Lela Christmas
Fay Goins
Edith Lingle
Carbondale
Mary McCoy
Ashley
Pearl Taylor
Buncombe
Steeleville Couple Announce Engagement of Lucille Bartens
Mr and Mrs Arnold Bartens of Steeleville announce the engagement of their daughter Lucille to Arnold Chunn son of Mr and Mrs The announcement notes forthcoming marriage plans between the two families in a local Steeleville society note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville
Arnold Bartens
Lucille
Arnold Chunn
Missouri Family Visits In Creal Springs
Mrs. Emery Chandler and children from Pevely Missouri visited Creal Springs last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clint Vinson and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor. William L Simpson of Creal Springs entered Barnes Hospital in St Louis Tuesday for an eye operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Chandler
Pevely, Mo
Creal Springs
Clint Vinson
Everett Taylor
William L. Simpson
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Weekend Guests Lounged in Carterville and Iterville
Mr and Mrs Dewey Hicks and daughter Frances of St Louis Missouri spent Memorial Day weekend in Iterville with her mother Mrs Ed Fozzard and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Tregoning of Springfield visited in Carterville with brother in law Mr and Mrs Tom Council and other relatives. Mrs Cleo Phillips of Chicago spent the holiday weekend in Carterville visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Hicks
Frances
St. Louis
Iterville
Ed Fozzard
Charles Tregoning
Springfield
Tom Council
Carterville
Cleo Phillips
Chicago
Wedding Plans Uncertain for Sparta Couple
Mrs. Jesse Chunn of Sparta is listed as engaged with the couple's wedding plans described as indefinite, leaving details unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Chunn
Sparta
Ruth Millett on Women’s Behavior When Men Are Absent
Ruth Millett notes women act differently without men present. She describes prissy politeness, gossip surges, and fear of appearing intellectual in all-female groups, concluding women are at their worst when men are not around.
Borrowers should return items promptly to keep friends
A brief aphorism notes that not the borrower but the keeper may lose friends when borrowed items are not returned promptly. It emphasizes timely repayment as a social obligation and warns against prolonged possession.
Murphysboro Family Plans East Coast Visit and Joins Relatives
Mr and Mrs Paul Williford and son Robert and Mrs Pearl Winstead of Murphysboro travel to Dover New Jersey to visit Lt and Mrs R L Tomei and then tour New York Niagara Falls and Detroit before returning June 21. Robert Blacklock formerly of Murphysboro visits from East Peoria with daughter Mrs Carne Schwebel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Williford
Robert
Williford
Pearl Winstead
Murphysboro
Dover
N. J
R. L. Tomei
Tomei
Virginia Williford
Willifords
New York
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Betts Family Heads to California for Visit
Mr and Mrs Cecil Betts of 324 Murphy Street Murphysboro travel Tuesday to Downey California to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Andy Layne. They will also meet in San Bernardino with Mrs Betts sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs TF Gurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Betts
Murphy St
Murphysboro
Downey
Calif
Andy Layne
San Bernadino
Betts
T. F. Gurley
Mrs Augusta Scarber Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Augusta Scarber of Murphysboro returns home after spending three weeks in Columbus Mississippi with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Scarber
Murphysboro
Columbus
Miss
Murphysboro Couple Back Home After East St Louis Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey return to Murphysboro from a two weekend visit in East St Louis with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Gene Stoffel. Mrs Streigel of Murphysboro spends Memorial Day weekend in Clay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harvey
Murphysboro
East St. Louis
Gene Stoffel
Streigel
Clay City
Ora Streigel
Miss Ann Brown Visits In Murphysboro
Miss Ann Brown of St. Louis spent the holiday weekend in Murphysboro with her sister Mrs Herman Richrock and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Brown
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Herman Richrock
Mrs. Mary Wilburn Suffers Heart Attack in Murphysboro
Mrs. Mary Wilburn of Portland Oregon visiting with Mr and Mrs Jewell Lawrence and friends in Murphysboro suffered a heart attack Sunday morning. She was taken to Doctor's Hospital in Carbondale at 3 a m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilburn
Portland
Ore
Jewell Lawrence
Murphysboro
Doctor’s Hospital
Carbondale
End Visit In Christopher Ends for Grizzells
Mr and Mrs Edward Grizzell and daughter return to Modesto California after a two week visit in Christopher with his mother Mrs Medrith Grizzell and her parents Mr and Mrs Ward Means. Mr and Mrs Troy Lampley and children of Christopher spent Memorial Day weekend in Chaffee Missouri with her parents Dr and Mrs W O Finney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grizzell
Christopher
Modesto
Calif
Medrith Grizzell
Ward Means
Troy Lampley
Chaffee, Mo
W. O. Finney
Oraville Couple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Pete Williams of Oraville will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday June 6 from 130 to 5 p m. They were married June 4 1904 in Levan Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Williams
Oraville Wll
Williams
Levan Township
Chester Presbyterians Organize New Circle
Mrs. Frank McLaughen was elected president of a newly organized circle of Westminster Guild at the Presbyterian Church in Chester. Other officers include Mrs. Morris Niblock as vice president and Mrs. Tom Mullins as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McLaughen
Westminister Guild
Presbyterian Church
Chester
Morris Niblock
Tom Mullins
Frank Bernasek
Callie Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Harry Mangold
Vernon Abttfelman
Mary Duchinsky
Chester Woman’s Club
Robert Grab
Siam
J. F. Hatcher
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Harry Lutz
Home Bureau
Lawrence Gross
Zeigler notes guests visits and club activities
Missouri family visits Zeigler relatives including Capt Gene Brooks of Warrensburg and Mrs lsley Brooks. Zeigler Senior Womans Club hosts potluck with donations to library Rotary and lunch fund and new officers installed. Also reports 50th wedding anniversary of John Enot and wife in Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Brooks
Warrensburg, Mo
Zeigler
Lsley Brooks
Mary van Shaick
Zeigler Senior Womans Club
Oscar Grant
Rotary Club
Gene Bubonovich
R. R. Frazier
Laveren Higgerson
J. N. Garrett
Thomas Forster
C. H. Jennings
Frazier
Tapella-Spezia Wedding in Herrin at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Miss Palmira Tapella daughter of Mr and Mrs ua H Tapella of 305 North 10th Street Herrin and Charles Spezia were married at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Herrin on May 19 by Rt Rev Msgr Robert De Gasperi. The couple plans a Detroit honeymoon after a May 30 home reception at 121 South 13th Street Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmira Tapella
Ua H. Tapella
N. 10Th St
Herrin
Charles Spezia
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Robert de Gasperi
Lucille
St. Mary’s Children’s Choir
Forget-me-nots
Josephine Tapella
John Spezia
S. 13Th St
Detroit
Mich
Mrs Boyd Hosts Lesser Home Bureau Meeting
Mrs John Boyd entertained members of the Lesser Home Bureau Unit at her home. Plans were set to meet June 9 at Mrs Joe Marley’s home to finish the basket weaving lesson. Major lesson by Mrs Lavina Bean county adviser. minor lesson by Mrs Boyd. Recreation prize to Mrs Domona Crain. door prize to Mrs Esther Rodenbush. Next regular meeting scheduled for June 23 at Mrs Mary Hurst’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Lesser Home Bureau
Joe Marley
Lavina Bean
Boyd
Domona Crain
Esther Rodenbush
Mary Hurst
McNeills in Herrin Have Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Carl McNeill of Herrin hosted over the holiday weekend Mrs McNeill s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lester Oswood of Chicago Also visiting was Mrs J B McMinn mother of Mrs McNeill who accompanied the Oswoods to Chicago and will visit in Chicago and Flint Michigan with daughter Mrs Maurice Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McNeill
S. 19Th St
Herrin
McNeill
Lester Oswood
Chicago
J. B. McMinn
Oswoods
Flint, Mich
Maurice Williams
Herrin Woman Ends Visit in Naperville
Mrs. John Walker returns to Herrin after visiting Naperville with her daughter Mrs. Lucy South who recently had an emergency operation at Geneva Community Hospital. Several Herrin families hosted relatives during travels to Nashville Plainview Princeton West Frankfort and Prince ton with updates on transfers and join dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walker
Herrin
Naperville
Lucy South
Geneva Community Hospital
Geneva
Herrin Residents Return From Colorado Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Childers of Herrin returned home after a week in Last Chance Colorado with their son in law the Rev. Jack Frick and family. Frick received a television set from church members for five years of service during a presentation ceremony. Twenty four Herrin Girl Scout Troop 52 members attended a party May 6 at the Girl Scout Cabin with Miss Jeannine North directing games and several leaders and assistants serving refreshments. Mrs. Mary Spiller of Herrin was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Childers
S. 18Th St
Herrin
Jack Frick
Bonnie
Jackie
Linda
Last Chance
Colo
Herrin Home Bureau Meeting Friday at Myers Home
The Herrin Home Bureau will meet Friday at 1 30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Fred Myers at 309 South 18th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Home Bureau
Fred Myers
S. 18Th St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royalton Woman
Bruno Coppi
al Spilly
Whiting, Ind
Carlo Coppi
Tony Potocki
Ivan Mikel
St. Louis, Mo
Kenneth Halstead
Girard
Henry Pulliam
Sam Carroll
Mr. and
Mrs
Conyer
Missouri
Ruth Millett
Marion Furniture Mart
North Market Street
Marion
East Main Street
Wite Swan
Laundry and Cleaners
East
Robert Blacklock
East Peoria
Everett
Carne Schwebel
Blacklock
California
Mrs. Scarber
South
Harveys
Oraville
Chester Presbyterians
Rudy Roberson
James
Nashville, Tenn
Mr. Roberson
Tony Kozell
Fred Forest
Steve Novince
James Delaney of
Pittsburg
Kan
Dorothy Baumgarte
Ruth Chamberlain
Arthur Baumgarte
Willard Dees
John Enot
John Raski
Tapella
Spezia
Mrs. Boyd
Carter
Zephyr
McGinnis Store
E. Jackson Carbondale
Dora Sargent
Alice Eddings
Jacksonville
Mary
Norman Younkin
Charlie Sanders
Texas
J. C. Dinguid
Plainview
Tex
Douglas Bryant
Karen Sue
S. 8Th St
Nashville
Lindsey Lawwill
Ron
Sonny
Vikki
Carl W. Smith
Carl
Jeannine
Tenn
O. L. Smith
Patty
Jimmie
Mrs. Lawwill
Carl Smith
Indiana
Bob Minter
Ronnie
Jean Ellen
Princeton
Ind
Minter
Rechter Brothers
West Frankfort
Colorado
Girl
Jeannine North
Teresa Calcaterra
Kella Rancilio
Margaret Carnaghi
Edith Caville
Rose Detomasi
Mary Spiller
Vacation Church School
Paul Lovelace
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