Herrin Social News Reports Visits and Local Activities
Mary Alice Lewis plans summer study at Georgetown College while visiting Herrin with Margaret Kort of Jerusalem. Mrs. Sloan’s husband to join June 10 as he pursues a doctorate in speech at Northwestern and teaches summer classes at Southern minors University. Local Legion Auxiliary party set for Monday with prize donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Georgetown
Jo. Sinan
Barbara Lewis
W. L. Lewis
N. Lth
Herrin
Mary Alice
Margaret Kort
Jerusalem
Georgetown College
Southern Minors University
Lewis
L. M. Lewis
Stella, Mo
Lek Eaton
Neosha
Zeigler Families Entertain Guests
Edward Carr of Chicago visits Zeigler for five days with his parents and sister and returns Sunday. Mrs. George Bauer and son Donnie of St Louis spend two weeks with Zeigler relatives. Bauer returns to St Louis Monday. Lula Smith of Zeigler returns after a two week Hinsdale visit with her son Captain John Smith and Chicago relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Edward Carr
Chicago
A. C. Carr
P. B. Beck
George Bauer
Donnie
St. Louis
Floyd Barett
Bauer
Lawrence Auer
Lula Smith
Hinsdale
John Smith
Farmland per Person Then and Now
In 1850 the United States had 12 percent of farm land per capita, versus about 5 acres per person today, illustrating a shift in land use and population density over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
American Fashions Invade Paris in Fifth Avenue in Paris
Parisian shoppers flock to Printemps and Galeries Lafayette as American fashions and goods fill floors. The展示 replicates New York, with nylon lingerie, ready-to-wear, and household gadgets appealing amid higher French prices. French customers seek affordable, chic American styles and imports, while patterns, sizing notes, and custom sewing options add to the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fifth Avenue
Paris
Gaile Dugas
New York
Printemps
Galeries Lafayette
Macy's
Bronx
Orion Sweathers
Gabries
West Frankfort Bride-to-be Wed in St John Church
Helen Toth daughter of Mrs Mary Toth of 513 S Emma St West Frankfort will marry Mike Mitsdarffer of Champaign Saturday July 14 in St John Catholic Church West Frankfort at 9 am Miss Toth works at Sangamo Electric Co Mitsdarffer employed by Northern Illinois Water Corp Champaign He is son of Mrs Mary Ann Mitsdarffer Pesatum
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Toth
Mary Toth
S. Emma St
West Frankfort
Mike Mitsdarffer
Champaign
St. John’s Catholic Church
Miss Toth
Sangamo Electric Co
Mitsdarffer
Northern Illinois Water Corp
Mary Ann Mitsdarffer
Pesatum
Campbell Hill Families Take Vacation Across States
Mr and Mrs Norman Svanda and daughters of Campbell Hill are vacationing in New Orleans and Tampa as guests of his brother Victor Svanda. They plan to return via the Carolinas. Mrs Louise Dobbs and sons Lloyd and Lou Hyde of Campbell Hill left for two weeks in Birmingham to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs John Russell and daughters of St Louis spent the weekend in Campbell Hill with Rev and Mrs H C Welp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Svanda
Campbell Hill
New Orleans
Tampa
Fla
Victor
Carolinas
Louise Dobbs
Lloyd
Lou Hyde
Birmingham
Ala
John Russell
St. Louis
H. C. Welp
Safe Storage Tip for Pork Chops in Fridge
You can safely store pork chops in your refrigerator for about three days. Just layer the cups between two pieces of waxed paper.
Prayers Of Thanksgiving Better Than Gimme Prayers
Dr George W Crane urges Chicago Catholic youth to replace gimme prayers with thanksgiving. He cites ingratitude in asking for health or wealth and urges clergy to set better examples by avoiding smoking and alcohol before teens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Patrick Fenton
Notre Dame
Chicago
Father Fenton
Percy Family Plans Detroit Visit and Vacations
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boyer and children of Percy leave Saturday for a Detroit visit with her brother and family, Miss Shirley Hadley of Percy vacations in the East as part of a Boot and Shoe Workers Union tour, Mrs. Mary Quillman of Steeleville vacationing in Aurora, and Mr. and Mrs. August Maasberg of Steeleville vacation in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boyer
Percy
Detroit
Bud Henson
Shirley Hadley
The
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
Mary Quillman
Steeleville
Aurora
Mrs
August Maasberg
California
Deep Fry Almonds For Buffet Starter
Heat fat to 365 degrees and fry almonds briefly. Drain well and dust with seasoning salt. Serve as a first course with tomato juice for a buffet party.
Zeigler Guests Return to Chicago
Mr and Mrs Bill Spradlin and son Bill and Mrs Alpha Mulvaney of Chicago returned home Tuesday after a three day visit in Zeigler with Mr and Mrs Henry Narvey. Mr and Mrs Dean Hardin and son Gregg of St Louis MO returned Tuesday after visiting in Zeigler with her mother Mrs Allie Hall and his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Spradlin
Bill
Alpha Mulvaney
Chicago
Zeigler
Henry Narve
Dean Hardin
Gregg
St. Louis
Allie Hall
Louis Hardin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lewis Family
Herrin American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Walter Schultz
Rachel Veach
Arrie Veach
John David Hart
Joan Casey
Ferguon
Hart
Ferguson
Eagles
Carolyn Ann Crawshaw
Mamie Smith
Herrin Eagles
Gary, Kankakee
Roy Adams
Kate Adams
Gary, Ind
Margaret Beland
Kankakee
Adamses
Susie
Bessie Akins
de Soto
Air France
Orly Field
Toth-Mitsdarffer
Yuill Music CO
Michigan
Rhodes—Burford
Illinois, Carbondale
A. Berkshire
B. Oakdale
Lungwitz
West Main Carbondale
Ben
South Park Avenue
Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Melody
E. Jackson
Crosley
Murphysboro
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