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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
10
A peaceful morning drive to a friend's country home for coffee on the lawn is described. Birds sing, rock garden beauty, and comfort of lawn chairs set a calm mood before a late departure. The entry notes sister and brother in law’s visit and reflections on gifts for June birthdays.
Mr and Mrs Victor Stawardzik of Johnston City celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home Sunday with a noon dinner. About twenty relatives and friends attended. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Harris and daughter of Anna and Mr and Mrs Carl Wisely and daughter Carla of Benton.
Mr and Mrs Will McCree joined Mr and Mrs Hubert Chamness of North Bend and Mr and Mrs Frank Turnage of Marion in Sparta Friday evening to attend the graduation of Frank McCree, the McCree couple’s grandson.
The Marian chapter No 19 Order of the Eastern Star will hold Esther Day at Hopewell Baptist Church in Carbondale on Sunday June 4 at 3 p.m. The program features Levenger Hamilton Edward Chappell Olivet Free Baptist choir with addresses by Mrs. E. W. Jackson and Alonzo Grim. Members will march from Masonic Hall to the church and back. Public invited.
The Elva Ann Class of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church met at 508 South Beveridge Street Carbondale on May 31 with 13 members and one guest. Libby Ledford chaired. Mina Trobaugh hosted. Lois Waller served as secretary. officers were elected in April at Libby Ledford’s home.
The Lamplighters club of Carbondale met at the president’s home on South Illinois Avenue Saturday May 27. Mrs Dorothy Fletcher and Mrs Luberta Cavitt led the May topic We Have Tomorrow with guest Mrs Etta Jackson. A luncheon was served.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Wenzell and daughter Patsy with Mrs Matt Wenzell left Johnston City Saturday for Fairfield to visit the O Leary family. The Wenzells and Patsy returned Sunday evening while Mrs Wenzell stayed to Tuesday with Mrs Morris Jones and Nancy Ruth Jones joining from Johnston City. E A Curry, who visited Fairfield for several days, returned home with them.
Sheila Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Riley 700 West Cherry Carbondale celebrated her fifth birthday on Wednesday May 31 with a party featuring clown and balloon decorations. Attendees included Debbie Brown Carol Jean Gressor Pat Jungers Elyse Ellis Carolyn Correll Gay Holliday Cindy Lerner Sid Safriet David Gene Crawshaw Stephen Jungers and Charles Baldwin. Duk e Plater Paducah Ky and Eric Hampleman Macomb sent gifts but could not attend.
Frances Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Thomas of Jackson and Paul J Diefenback son of Mr and Mrs Sig Diefenback of Steeleville were married May 27 at First Presbyterian Church Jackson Rev Janger officiated Attendants Dona Thomas and Donald Crain wore formal dress and corsages A reception followed at the bride’s home
Mrs. Frank Groff of Chicago visits Carterville to see her father Fred Scott. Martha Jane Phillips of Scott Field arrives to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Boren. Listings cover multiple couples from Chicago Carbondale Joliet Taylorville Springfield Mo McClure and others visiting or traveling in Carterville and nearby towns.
Nineteen third graders from Allyn Training School at Southern Illinois University joined a Friday picnic on June 2. Supervisor Mrs. Madelyn Treece and six student teachers accompanied the group, departing at 11 a.m. and returning to Carbon Dale around 3 p.m. Parents provided transportation.
Epsilon Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a dessert canasta at Shirley Colp's home in Carbondale on Friday May 26. The event honored the oldest chapter members and was hosted by new members. Prizes went to Eula Barrett Arlene Hesler and Dena Lou Reynolds with hostesses Shirley Cole Irene Lewis Mildred Kerring and Jeannie Madorin assisting.
Mrs Manford Hardin hosted a pink and blue shower at 617 North Springer for Mrs Marion Fite. Guests from the Sprinkoak Club joined in gift exchanges, card games with prizes, and a dessert course served by Mrs Hardin and Mrs Atherton.
Mr and Mrs C A Smith hosted Memorial Day guests in Oraville with visitors from Anna Buncombe and Springfield including Mr and Mrs James Phil brick Mr and Mrs Valley Phil brick Darlene Pierce Phonzie and Terry Vick Wanda Fraley Zimmerman Fricke.
About 2,500 delegates at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention voted to oppose crime pictures and comic books that depict anti social behavior as normal. The final day included a tax repeal proposal and stiffer penalties for sex offenders as part of four resolutions. National officers were elected with Mrs. Theodore S. Chapman named second vice president. Mrs. Leonard J. McCaffrey to national recording secretary and Mrs. R. I. C. Prout as treasurer. Mrs. Hiram C. Houghton was installed as national president.
A schedule of church and club gatherings lists events at Rock Hill and First Baptist First Christian First Methodist and other groups. Activities include missionary society meetings sewing club luncheons circle meetings and election of officers with locations and hosts such as Mrs Estella Stokes Mrs Asby Snyder Mrs Harry Curtis Mrs John Flynn and Mrs Dorothy King.
VFW Auxiliary members to meet at auxiliary home at 3 p.m. Each member should bring a handkerchief. Democrat Woman's club hosts a business meeting at Mrs. L Saylor 508 West Monroe at 7 30 p m Public invited. VFW Auxiliary hosts a public party at 7 30 p m Members asked to donate prizes. Altrusa club to have business
Local groups schedule meetings and activities at churches and schools in Murphysboro. Events include War Mothers, PTA council, Bible studies, VBS, guilds, junior and senior leagues, choral rehearsals, and Scouting activities with various hostesses and times listed.
Zeta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its final meeting of the club year at Mrs. Maxine Warner's home. Nine teen members attended with director Mrs. Lily Jernigan and sponsor Mrs. Zona Watkins. A June 25 picnic for families was set for Giant City Park, with plans for games and prizes.
The piece critiques general advice on how women should attract men, labeling many tips as deceptive. It mocks male authors urging trickery, notes risks to marriage norms, and highlights stepwise schemes from approaching in public to gifting and timing strategies, ultimately questioning their effectiveness.
M/Sgt. and Mrs. Charles F. Held, former Murphysboro residents, are parents of a son born May 22. The child is named Stephen Charles. Held, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, is the son of C. M. Held of Manning Street, Murphysboro. Mrs. Held is Betty Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Murphy of 234 South Thirteenth Street, Murphysboro.
Rev. R. J. Weiss his wife and children Martha and Jerry were honored at a dinner on Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller in Murphysboro. Weiss, pastor of Centenary Methodist Church, will soon leave for Lebanon. Hostesses were Mr and Mrs Miller and Mr and Mrs Cecil Lipe. others attending included Raymond Miller and Edna Ingram.
Kathryn Estes and Mrs Hulda Fick are honored at a Friday recognition service for daily vacation Bible school at 7 30 p m in Murphysboro First Baptist Church.
The Charlie Browns of Lone Oak entertain guests including Mr and Mrs L J Sanders of Collinsville and their son and family, Mr and Mrs Norman Sanders and children of Decatur, during a weekend visit to Lone Oak.
Herrin residents visited in the Ozarks over Memorial holiday. N. A. Lukens and daughters Kay and Janet attended graduation at Metropolis Community high school with niece Margaret Sue Bonifield in the class. Esco Penninger and children visited Centralia. Charles Jack and daughters visited Creal Springs with mother in Perrine family.
The Johnston City Rotary hosted a ladies night dinner at the Horseman's club west of town. About 50 attended as out-of-town guests from Herrin, Marion, and Honolulu connections viewed films on Herrin Saddle and Bridie club trips. Local visitors included Mrs. Lester M. Jones and Mrs. E. B. Nolen.
The executive board of Johnston City Library will sponsor a concert at the First Methodist Church in Johnston City on Thursday June 8 at 8 p.m. The Johnston City Choral Club will furnish the music. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken at the close of the program.
In the afternoon Jack Brenner of Carterville and Mr and Mrs Lavern Wills and daughter Barbara of Home Wood visited with Mrs Brown. Mrs Brown returned with her grandson and family Tuesday to visit a few days and plans to see her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Schloss in Urbana.
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