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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1954
Page
7
Johnston City residents report visits from Michigan and Illinois relatives, weekend stays, and the Eta Omega chapter Beta Sigma Phi’s final social of the year. Gregory Ozment family from Chicago and Danville guests join local gatherings, with several road trips noted.
The Cutler Parent Teachers Association earned state recognition for membership gains in the last year. Also, local residents and visitors are noted including Mr and Mrs Robert Boggs of Flint and Mrs Kathryn Freeman of Detroit visiting Cutler.
If stamping ink left traces on embroidery use weak bleaching solution to fade it. Then wash promptly in warm sudsy water and rinse thoroughly to remove residue.
The Baby Dress pattern promotes a baby look with pastel linen or black silk options and trims such as Irish lace and ball fringe. It lists designer sizes from bust 34 to hips 37 with fabric needs and interfacing details. Order pattern No. 1180 from Spadea Syndicate Inc New York with a $1 price and 25 cent airmail option.
Steeleville Illinois observed Advance Night with Southern Illinois Eastern Star officers as guest officials. May 15 marked the advancement of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Black to worthy matron and patron, presided by Mr. and Mrs. Evert Thompson. Pink and silver decor reflected 1955 colors. Naomi Walliams of Elkville sang with accompanist Mary Anderson of Anna. Guest of honor was Lillian Zeigler, Union County Grand Chapter publicity chair.
Emma Bradley installed as worthy high priestess of Randolph Shrine 105 in Sparta on May 26 with Kenneth Bradley as watchman of shepherds. Officers installed include Altha Ervin noble prophetess and Alma Brown treasurer, plus several other titled roles and appointed officers. Installing officers were Vivian Parrish and W F Whitson, with a musical interlude by Jane Barber.
Billie Brent Frary of Elkville left May 27 for Chicago to reside with his mother Mrs. Naomia Frary. He had been living with his grandmother Mrs. Lizzie Rees of Elkville. Mrs. Frary is former Naomia Reese. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Underwood return to Elkville after Underwood's work stint in Minnesota.
Frances Lee File and William T. McCre die were married Saturday May 29 at Immaculate Conception Church Centerville Station. Rev Glennon F Sims officiated in the rectory. The bride a 1951 graduate of Murphysboro Township High School wore a Columbine blue dress with white accessories and a white lace veil. Best man was George Thompson Jr. Matron of honor Mrs Louis R Russell wore canary yellow. Reception followed at the groom’s parents home. After a southern states honeymoon the couple will live at 715 N 23rd East St Louis. The bride works at Shaleigh Hardware Co. and the groom at Union Electric Power Co. He served in the U S Navy during Korea. Murphysboro residents attended.
A home craft project describes making a handsome post lantern without special skills requiring tinsnips and a soldering iron plus standard hand tools. The pattern costs 25 cents and is part of the Homestead Improvement Packet offering five outside improvements postpaid for one dollar from Southern Illinoisan Bedford Hills New York Pattern Dept.
The Evansville Unit of the American Legion Post and auxiliary hosted the Randolph County Council meeting. Dr. Ralph E. May of Chester installed the post officer, and Mrs. Homer E. Roman installed auxiliary officers. About 100 members attended. Auxiliary officers listed: Hulda Hammel president, Bernadine Witbracht first vice president, Ethel Asbury secretary, Edna Cording treasurer, Helen Simpson chaplain, Doris Salger sergeant-at-arms.
Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Theta Tau in Steeleville installed new officers at a Tuesday meeting. Mrs. Vilas Waltemate became president, Mrs. Darrell Yankey received a gavel guard for her sorority pin, and Mrs. Walter Melzex won the attendance prize with 14 members present. The gathering ended with a wiener roast.
Mr and Mrs Earl Jehling and sons from Cambridge Ohio visited Percy over Memorial Day weekend with their sons staying for the summer. Mrs Bergfeld also plans a Percy summer stay. Miss Shirley Hadley visits Pennsylvania relatives. Girl Scouts plan a Princess Theater benefit June 11 and 12. Cub Pack 46 held an exhibit at Percy Grade School on Showboat. Duane Snider and Donald Witbracht earned bobcat awards. about 53 in attendance.
Rub camphor oil in with a dry cloth to remove white rings from Sachon. Then polish with wax or regular furniture polish.
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