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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

6

Carbondale Couple Plans Golden Wedding Open House

Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Spindloe of 511 Ash Se Carbondale will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday June 5 from 2 to 5 p m. They wed in Gateshead England June 6 1905 and moved to the United States in 1923 residing in Christopher nine years. They have lived in Carbondale 22 years. Mrs Spindloe the former Emily Pengilley is daughter of the late Michale and Emma Pengilley of Herrin. Spindloe worked 27 years in England as a tower signalman and since retirement has served as caretaker of the Carbondale Public Library. He is son of the late John and Elizabeth Spindlee of West Hartle pool England. The couple have three living children Mae Ted and Edna with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. four of their children Elizabeth Emily Winifred and Frank are deceased.

F. E. Spindloe Ash Se Carbondale Spindloe Emily Pengilley Michale Emma Pengilley Herrin Spifndloe England John Elizabeth Spindlee West Hartlepool Mae Ted Edna Elizabeth Emily Winifred Frank

Local travelers return from Florida vacation

Mrs. E. W. Rich Mrs. Raymond Schoolcraft and Mrs. Loren W. Thomas of Carbondale have returned from a two weeks vacation in Florida. The group stayed at Daytona Beach and visited Marineland Coral Gardens and Silver Springs during their trip.

E. W. Rich Raymond Schoolcraft Loren W. Thomas Carbondale Florida Daytona Beach Marineland Corpress Gardens Silver Springs

First Methodist Church Woman's Society meets Tuesday

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Carbondale will meet Tuesday at 2 pm in the Ladies Parlor. The program includes installation of officers, annual reports, and important business matters.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church Carbondale

Annual Easter Day event at Marion Chapter 17 OES

The public is invited to attend the annual Easter Day meeting of Marion Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastern Star. The program is Sunday at 3 o clock in the Masonic Hall at 201 Washington Avenue Carbondale with Worthy Matron Martha Green extending the invitation to the public.

Sunshine Girls 4-H Club Plans May Meeting Visit

The Sunshine Girls 4-H Club met May 26 at leader Mrs. G. Elston in Carbondale. Plans were small for visiting a bakery and a clothing factory. The next meeting will be June 43 at Mary Nance's home.

Sunshine Girls G. Elston Carbondale Mary Nance

Percy Steeleville families have guests

Miss Minnie Suesberry of Evansville Indiana and Miss Elsa Tyndall of Harrisburg have returned home after a weekend in Steeleville with Mrs Lydia Brown and family. Mr and Mrs Harold Scheele and son Jerry of Cincinnati have returned home after three days in Percy with relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Simonds of St Louis were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs William Mundis of Percy. Mr and Mrs Otis Guymond of Belleville spent Memorial Day in Percy, their former home.

Minnie Suesberry Evansville Ind Elsa Tyndall Harrisburg Steeleville Lydia Brown Harold Scheele Jerry Cincinnatti Percy Sam Simonds St. Louis William Mundis Otis Guymond Belleville

Elkville High Seniors Take River Cruise Trip

About 30 Elkville Community High School seniors traveled to St. Louis on Saturday to board The Admiral for a Mississippi River cruise. They returned for the ball game that night, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Arkell Wisely and Mr. and Mrs Raymond Johnson.

Elkville Community High School St. Louis Mississippi Arkell Raymond Johnson

Chicago Couple Wed In Sesser

Miss Joyce Hooper and Dale Bennett were married at 4 p m Sunday May 29 at the Bennett home in Sesser. Rev C M Newton presided in a double ring ceremony with few relatives present. The bride wore a navy suit with pink and white corsage. Attending were the bridegroom’s sister Mrs June Odle and best man Watkie Bennett Jr. The couple will live in Chicago where both are employed.

Joyce Hooper Dale Bennett Watkie Bennett Sesser C. M. Newton June Odle Watkie Bennett Jr Chicago

Work as Cure for Summer Blues among Teen Anger Mothers

A group of mothers with teens discuss keeping youths busy in summer and conclude that teens should be asked to work. They propose chores such as yard and home repairs, sewing, cooking, and room redecorating to teach responsibility and reduce constant amusement expectations.

Finishing Another's Sentence Viewed as Rude

The piece argues it is tempting but rude to finish someone else's sentences. It emphasizes patience, waiting for them to articulate thoughts, and judging a person’s views only after they finish expressing them.

Miss Daniel of Murphysboro to Graduate

Miss Dorothy Daniel daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Daniel of Murphysboro will graduate from the School of Business at Michigan State College Lansing Mich Sunday June 5. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority secretary of the Michigan Gamma Chapter in her junior year and active in college activities. She reigned as porpoise queen of the Porpoise Fraternal Aqua Maniacs Centennial Water Circus in November 1954 and was on the Harvest Queen court in her junior year. She was named corresponding secretary for the annual Water Carnival in March 1955. Mr and Mrs Daniel left for Lansing to attend the graduation exercises accompanied by Miss Mangiaforte and their two sons. They will return to Murphysboro after graduation. The Electa and Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star Murphysboro will hold its regular meeting tonight with Mrs Lela Norton presiding. The Women’s Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church discussed the June meeting and voted to hold its annual bazaar in October. New officers were installed and hosted the tea. The society will resume meetings in the fall.

Dorothy Daniel J. C. Daniel Edith St Murphysboro School of Business Michigan State College Lansing Mich Miss Daniel Pi Beta Phi Sorority Michigan Gamma Coll Alameda Calif Dick Daniel University of Illinois Women’s ‘Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Philathea John Craver A. F. Welshan Mary Lou Huck New York City Gail W. Hines Sam Berry Abe Roberts Walter Wright Arthur Pratt Glenn Ozburn Phil Lewis Clarence Hart Gail Hines Robert Muhlenbrock

Reception Given for Murphysboro Minister

The Rev and Mrs Earl W Dickey and family were guests of honor at Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro on Wednesday as he returns to serve as pastor for his sixth year A potluck supper followed by a program featured Mrs Virginia Peters solo talks by J H Davis Ashton Doody and Mrs Robert Dillinger and gifts given to the Dickey family Wayne Perry Methodist Men s Club president oversaw arrangements

Earl W. Dickey Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro Dickey Virginia Peters J. H. Davis Knights of Wesley Ashton Doody Robert Dillinger

Centenary WSCS Plans Ice Cream Social

Centenary Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service met in Murphysboro to plan an July ice cream social and voted to devote one day a month to making cancer dressings. New president Mrs. Orville Denny led, with Miss Minnie Cox presiding over devotions and Mrs. Charlotte Flowers presenting the United Nations program.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro Orville Denny Minnie Cox United Nations Charlotte Flowers Myrtle Sauer Lora Zimmer Mary Cottonaro Juanita Dickey

Kansas Residents Fly Five Day Visit to Herrin

Mr and Mrs Eddie Lyday and daughter Susie returned home from a five day visit to Herrin with E F Lyday and Joe Dockus families. They traveled in a private plane described as a flying station wagon. The trip included stops to Centralia and a visit with relatives. Mrs Viola Cox of Los Angeles is visiting Herrin relatives while other local connections were noted.

Eddie Lyday Susie E. F. Lyday Ste Herrin Joe Dockus Baggott St Zeigler Eddie Lydays Mr. Lyday Coffeyville Kaw Centralia Lyday Joe Guthrie Sandy Tommy Viola Cox Los Angeles Calif Clyde Cox S. Park Ave

Oklahoma Guests Visit Elkville Community

The Rev Alfred Van Cil and family from Shawnee preached at Elkville Baptist Church. Rev Derrel McCurdy and sons from Chicago spoke at the evening service. Visitors included Noble Irvin and son from Peoria, Dave Wallace and grandsons from Chicago, and many relatives and friends from St. Louis Ferguson and Canton Illinois.

Browns Lecerts Visit In Chicago

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown and Al Lecert of Johnston City spent the weekend in Chicago with Mrs. Addie Brown and her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davy. Nolen Macfarlane and son Michael of Burlington, Iowa, returned home after visiting the Memorial week end with Archie Macfarlane and Louis McDonald in Johnston City. George Ozment of Chicago was a weekend guest of his mother Maude Ozment in Johnston City.

Carl Brown al Lecert Johnston City Chicago Mr. Brown Addie Brown Marion J. W. Davy Nolen Macfarlane Michael Burlington Iowa Archie Macfarlane Jefferson Avenue Louis McDonald Grand Avenue George Ozment Maude Ozment Washington Avenue

Adding Coconut to Cookies Short Shreds for Dough

A quick tip suggests snipping long coconut shreds with kitchen scissors to create short pieces. The shorter pieces mix more easily into cookie dough, helping even distribution and texture.

Edith Can Do Jo in The League Of The Golden Pen

Edith R., 50, mother of grown children, faces too much spare time and seeks purpose. Dr Karl T. Waugh created The League of the Golden Pen to have students write weekly cheerful letters to celebrate generous acts. Edith could join this project to fill her days with positive outreach.

Jo In League of the Golden Pen George W. Crane Edith R Karl T. Waugh America

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