New City Panhellenic Officers Named at D. W. Morris Home
A Sunday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. D. W. Morris announced the new officers of City Panhellenic. Lined up left to right are Mrs. Ellis Mitchell membership chairman, Mrs. John Feirich social chairman, Miss Kathleen Fletcher treasurer, Mrs. E. J. Simon vice president, with Mrs. Van Morris and others present. Susan Short, senior from Belleville, attended alongside Mrs. Lemasters and Mrs. Orwin Pugh.
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D. W. Morris
City Panhellenic
Ellis Mitchell
John Feirich
Kathleen Fletcher
E. J. Simon
Van
Susan Short
Belleville
Lemasters
Orwin Pugh
Phyllis Dewar
Don Lemasters
Carbondale City Panhellenic
Flower Arrangement Course Guided by R Kistner
Nationally known flower expert Mrs. R Kistmer of Long Island N Y will lead a five day course in Carbondale titled Flower Meat For the Home She will lecture and demonstrate each morning with afternoons for hands on work Students must provide own containers pin holders and materials The course covers table centerpieces and mass foliage arrangements Overnight housing options are available through the Office of Auxiliary Enterprises and Mrs Mabel Pulliam housing director
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R Kistmer
Long Island
N. Y
Kistner
Carbondale
Southern
Linors
Woody Hall
Mabel Pulliam
Sorority Pledge Party Held by Gamma Delta Tau
Seven pledges join Gamma Delta Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Murphysboro as Esther McCord hosts a pledge dinner with Barbara McFadin Rosemary Boucher Ann Moniger Avie Etherton Phyllis Wilson and Sarah Doerr as hostesses. A circus theme framed the buffet and favors were carousel nut cups. Prizes went to Ann Moniger Joan Faulkner Ramona Doerr Gloria Blacklock and Maribeth Stamp. pink lemonade finished the event.
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Gamma Delta Tau
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Murphysboro
Esther McCord
Barbara McFadin
Rosemary Boucher
Ann Moniger
Avie Etherton
Phyllis Wilson
Sarah Doerr
Joan Faulkner
Ramona Doerr
Gloria Blacklock
Maribeth Stamp
Italy reduces coal imports amid gas discovery boosts
Italy cuts coal imports due to new natural gas finds boosting energy supply. The development shifts energy mix, reducing reliance on coal and easing import pressures.
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Italy
When a Wife Faces a Dissatisfied Husband
Ruth Millett advises wives to recognize early signs of marital unhappiness and not blame the husband alone. She urges introspection to identify personal failings, reinforce love, and work to repair the marriage before a wife ends it by giving up or letting the other woman win.
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Ruth Millett
The Nile Sole River of Egypt Stretches 960 Miles
The Nile, winding 960 miles, is described as the only major river in Egypt in the report, underscoring its central geographic importance to the country and its settlement patterns.
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Nile
Egypt
Susie Invites Guests Against Jane's Club Courtesy
Susie asked friends to join a country club swim outing where Jane’s parents belonged, prompting Jane to sign for three guests instead of one. The incident is framed as bad manners by Susie and a reminder that guests should not extend invitations without host approval.
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Jane
Susie
Stalled car trip triggers theft discovery and arrests
Police stopped a car in Seattle for tardiness in displaying new license plate tabs. The vehicle, reported stolen from Ken Shyvers, led to arrests of the two occupants after officers cited the driver for lacking a valid license and confirmed the theft.
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Ken Shyvers
Shyvers
Southern Illinois University to graduate first cosmetology class
The first graduates of the school of advanced cosmetology at Southern Illinois University will receive diplomas after the third annual session July 21 to August 3. Sponsored by the Illinois State Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists with Southern's Technical and Adult Education division, the program started in 1955 to boost skills. Over 60 stylists and makeup artists from Illinois and nearby states attend annually. This year’s schedule covers display advertising, fashion show training, contest experience, time study, public king, salon management and Saabs tilting, along with shampooing and hair coloring. A fashion show by third-year students is set for July 30 at University School auditorium.
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School of Advanced Cosmetology
Southern Illinois University
Illinois State Association of Hairdressers and
Southern
Division of
Illinois
Herrin BPW Hears Townsend Talk On Red Cross
Chet Townsend radio announcer at Herrin WJPF and Red Cross Herrin chapter chairman spoke at the BPW dinner. He warned losing the Red Cross would end the blood bank and disaster funds and outlined a six district June drive with goals for Williamson County and nearby areas.
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Herrin Bpw
Townsend
Red Cross
Chet Townsend
Herrin
WJPF
Williamson County
Malion
Johnston City
Carterville
Jeanette Cezutti
Phyllis Neuman
BPW
Boretta
Salem
Marie McCormick
Jewall] Seigler
Leona McSpadden
Loudene McSpadden
The Rock of Gibraltar Becomes British Crown Colony
The Rock of Gibraltar has been a British Crown Colony since 1713, marking a long-standing colonial status tied to the Treaty of Utrecht. The reference reflects historical colonial governance and territorial sovereignty established in the early 18th century.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Named To Illini Girls State From Carbondale
Carman McGinnis daughter of Mr and Mrs R R McGinnis 406 S Forest Ave Carbondale chosen by Donald Forsyth Unit 514 American Legion Auxiliary as 1957 Illini Girls State candidate. McGinnis a Carbondale Community High School junior with a prefect record active in Future Homemakers of America Future Teachers of America and Science Club.
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Carman McGinnis
R. McGinnis
S. Forest Ave
Carbondale
Donald Forsyth
American Legion Auxiliary
Lini
Miss McGinnis
Carbondale Community High School
Future Homemakers of America
Future Teachers of America
Science Club
The
Legion Auxiliary
Illini Girls State
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Ann Morgan
Marion
Girls Nation
Washington, D. C
Miss Morgan
Springfield
Illinois Capitol
Lincoln Shrines
Circle meetings postponed at First Baptist Carbondale
Circles 1 and 2 of the Women’s Council at First Baptist Church Carbondale postpone their Tuesday meetings due to the death of Monroe ?ney. Circle 1 reschedules for Tuesday June 11 at 2 30 p m in the church annex. Circle 2 meets with Mrs R R Colp at 1200 Carter Street.
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Women’s Council of
First Baptist Church
Carbondale
Monroe
Orange Cup Garnishes for Cranberry Sauce
Use scooped orange halves as cups to hold cranberry sauce for serving roast chicken or turkey. This simple prep creates edible shells that add citrus brightness and festive color to holiday plates.
Origins of Iced Tea From a 1904 World’s Fair
The piece notes that iced tea emerged at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair when Richard Blechynden added ice to tea during a heat wave. The idea quickly gained popularity, turning iced tea into a national drink and a staple of American summer, with over 10 billion glasses consumed today.
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St. Louis
Richard Blechynden
Washington School Annual Picnic Highlights Dads and Lads Event
Washington School held its last day picnic on the school grounds in Murphysboro with games and contests at 3 p m. Winners in each grade were named for price awards including Bruce Herring Mark Kortkamp Judy Pate Richard Williams Melody Mills Steve Reiman Linda Sue Hines Richard Porter Phillis Huffman Dave Ray Janie Prowell Arlen Will. A potluck dinner followed at 6 p m with drinks supplied by the Parent Teacher Association and gifts given to teachers and the custodian.
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Washington School
Murphysboro
Bruce Herring
Mark Kortkamp
Judy Pate
Richard Williams
Melody Mills
Steve Reiman
Linda Sue Hines
Richard Porter
Phillis Huffman
Dave Ray
Janie Prowell
Arlen Will
Parent-Teacher Association
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Carbondale City
Southern Dlinois Uni
Irwin Radio & Teevision
Walnut Street
Jim Scarlett
South Side TV
South Park Ave
Seattle
Provo
Rexall
iLt
Everett Wettig
Pinckneyville
Phyllis Born
Dora
William Wettig
Campbell Hill
Leonard
Illini
Pat McCoy
Launderers
Niinow
Schaffner
Aluminum
ZONNA
Beauty Shop
Springer Carbondale
S.llinois Ave
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