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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
6
Ruth Millett reports English vocal specialist findings that a woman's voice strengthens within three months of marriage. The article notes notable shifts in voice after wedlock and hints at underlying changes in vocal behavior.
A vintage craft ad offers pattern No 259 for a two piece gingham set with border cross stitch many instructions and tissue for blouse. It also promotes Home Arts for ’60 a 64 page book for women who sew crochet embroider knit or quilt with mail order details and a discount for postage. The article commentary then muses on how a wife’s voice changes after marriage from shy to authoritative and suggests wives speak with warmth when husbands return.
Mr and Mrs Harry C Wilson of Murphysboro mark 50 years of marriage with an open house at 2131 Edith St from 2 to 5 pm Their 1910 wedding linked Ruth Hardy and the couple has two sons Harry Jr and Hardy (the latter died in 1934) four grandsons and long railroad careers and club memberships mark their lives
Visiters from Chicago Winnipeg and Zeigler gather as Mr and Mrs Charles Spitellie Mrs Anna Wallace and Mrs Lakso enjoy a holiday weekend with Oti Lakso in Zeigler. Promotions urge readers to order Ruth Millett booklets on marriage for 25 cents.
Frances Killpatrick teases a column idea about caring for cast iron skillets inspired by Sydel Sims. The piece ponders whether to wash with detergent or wipe clean and let the skillet age, asking readers for their methods and opinions.
Dr Harvey Rahe of Southern Illinois University invites members of the National Secretaries Assn to a Business Education Workshop June 27 to July 1 in the Morris Library Lounge Carbondale. Dr Hamden Forkner Sr Columbia University will direct sessions on business education economics testing standards evaluation and grading. The Carbondale NSA chapter plans a rummage sale Saturday at the Civil Defense Building North Market Street Marion starting at 8 30.
The Morning Glory Club held its first official meeting at Betty Vogler's home in Carbondale. Patty Feirich presented a day lily program as officers were elected and 19 charter members were listed including Betty Vogler as president and Mia Burgess as vice president.
Carbondale Eagles Aerie 2569 and Ladies Auxiliary held a joint installation Tuesday night at the Eagles Home. Floyd Holliday became president of the Aerie, with Maryl Willoughby installing. Elsie Hazel presides Auxiliary, with Merline Brewer installing. Other officers named include James Hunter, Maurice Betts, Wayne Brooks, H. D. Sharp, John Robinson Jr. and trustees.
Belleville couple Mr. and Mrs. Louie Reed visited Marion with Mrs. Arthur Lippoldt and son Lynn of Wood River over the weekend. They called on Carterville residents including Mrs. Gertrude Moore and Mrs. Wayne Walker with daughter Ellen Jane, and on Mrs. Vada Pulley of St. Louis who was visiting Carterville.
Mrs Helen Yarbrough of Zeigler wed E M Strohkirch of Zeigler at the Zeigler home of Mr and Mrs Alex Ray. Rev Albert Moore of Zeigler Baptist Church officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ray with additional guests Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hawkins and Florence Harding.
Mrs Florence Leonard of Chicago visits Johnston City for a week to stay with her sister Mrs Margaret Herzog.
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