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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1958

Page

6

Flower Show Plans Highlight Norris City Club Meeting

Mrs. Rolla Jordan of Norris City addressed the 5s Ceca Combat club at Scout Cabin on May 27. Mrs. Ellis McKenzie led the business session. A first annual flower show is set for June 14 with final plans completed by general chair man Mrs. A H Gerhardt. Jordan demonstrated a triangle flower arrangement and spoke on Do's and Dont's For Flower Shows. новые members Mr and Mrs John Lipsma welcomed. 23 members enjoyed refreshments served by Mrs McKenzie and co host Wanda Thomas.

Rolla Jordan Norris City Aker Ellis McKenzie A. H. Gerhardt Jordan Illinois State Garden Club Inc Herrin Gardeners John Lipsma

Garden Dept Chester Woman's Club Holds Picnic at Bridge

The Garden Department of the Chester Woman's Club ended its year with a picnic and workday at the Chester Bridge approach. Members elected Mrs. Margaret Gwin chairwoman and Mrs. William Cowgar co chair. They planted cannas and noted iris tulips and roses in bloom. The group plans to continue the beautification project praised by tourists and residents.

Chester Woman's Club Chester Bridge Margaret Gwin William Cowgar Chester Victor Veath Reading Evelyn Rayfield

Jacksonville Guests at Walker Home

Mrs. Doris Sargeant and her daughter Mrs. Alice Eddings along with granddaughter Miss Laura Grace Larsen of Jacksonville were weekend guests of Mrs. Sadie Walker and her daughter Mary at 509 South 25th Street Herrin over Memorial Day weekend.

Doris Sargeant Alice Eddings Laura Grace Larsen Jacksonville Sadie Walker Mary S. 25Th St Herrin

Chemise in Duplicate Two Piece Look Alikes

Two patterns No 1433 and No 1434 with Photo Guide offered in multiple sizes. No 1433 includes sleeveless blouse and skirt fabrics. No 1434 covers children sizes with corresponding yardage. Price is 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mailing. Mail to Iris Lane in Chicago Illinois.

Iris Lane Southern Illinoisan W. Adams St Chicago Ill

Rendleman 60th Anniversary Open House in Pomona

Mr and Mrs Charles Rendleman of Pomona celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p m at their home. They were married June 4 in Alto Pass Union County. He 80, she long associated with Pomona Baptist Church. They have seven living children, 15 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Gus died in 1941 and one son is listed in Tulsa.

Charles Rendleman Pomona Rendlemans Alto Pass Union County Rendleman Lula Trammel Wesley Trammel Caleb Rendleman Jackson Union Counties

Harvard Graduation Rites Attend by Brown Family

Mrs H R Brown of Carbondale travels to Cambridge for Harvard University graduation ceremonies on June 12. Grandson Richard T Cooper, son of Richard L Cooper and wife, earns honors in journalism and served as assistant editor of the Harvard Crimson. He will wed Sara Polk of Baltimore on June 14 at her family's summer home near Ely Vermont.

H. R. Brown Carbondale Cambridge Mass Harvard University Richard T. Cooper Richard L. Cooper Geneva Southern Illinois University Cooper The Harvard Crimson Sara Polk Baltimore Ely Brown

Legion Women Initiate Plans For New Members

The Donald Forsythe Unit American Legion Auxiliary會 schedules initiation for new adult members and uninitiated Juniors at the Thursday meeting in Carbondale. The June 12 session will include initiation and draping of the charter for deceased members, plus officer elections and nominating committee appointments for Mrs. John W. Williams and Mrs. Araminata Bigelow.

Donald Forsythe American Legion Auxiliary Carbondale John W. Williams Araminata Bigelow H. E. Entsminger

Chester Unit Visits Hospital for Final Meeting of Year

The Mental Health Department of Chester Woman's Club visited Anna State Hospital's ward for its last meeting of the year. Members held a picnic at City State Park beforehand and plan to buy a used piano for the ward this summer. After games and singing, cookies were served to patients and guests.

Mental Health Department of Chester Woman’s Club Anna State Hospital Giant City State Park

Mrs Ferguson Attends Zeigler Graduation

Mrs Marie Dayton Ferguson with daughter Frances Dee Ogden and granddaughter Lee An Ogden of Normal attended graduation exercises May 27 in Zeigler. Her daughter Marilyn Stearnett Broad, sister of Mrs Ogden, was in the graduating class.

Marie Dayton Ferguson Frances Dee Ogden Lee An Ogden Normal Zeigler Marilyn Stearnett Broad Ogden Miss Barnett Joe Broad Corinth Ferguson Truman Tearns Donald Stearns Carbondale Delila Belton Murphysboro Truman Stearns Sullivan Truman Stearns Jr

Oklahoma Couple Vacationing with Relatives in Johnson City

Oklahoma guests Mr and Mrs Fay Stamper of Guyman are visiting sister in law Mrs Newt Felming and her family in Johnson City along with extended relatives during their vacation.

Fay Stamper Guyman, Okla Newt Felming Hugh Fleming Johnson City

Irish designer Sybil Connolly leads Irish tweed fashion in Dublin house

In Merrion Square Dublin Sybil Connolly a noted Irish designer runs four collections yearly two couture and two boutique She modernizes her eighteenth century haunted house uses Irish tweeds linens and laces for all pieces Her work is exported with 90 percent sold in the United States Irene Gilbert is the other noted Irish designer in Dublin and Connolly stresses the demanding business side of fashion for youth to grasp

Gaile Dugas Dublin Merrion Square Sybil Connolly New York Seventh Avenue Itwo Couture Ossory Paris Ireland Irish Air Lines Shannon Donegal Irene Gilbert Sybil Connelly United States

Carbondale Library Plans Summer Vacation Reading Club

The Carbondale Public Library will sponsor a reading club for 8 to 14 year old students from June 16 to July 26. Participants must register by June 7, with Mrs. Fern Brewer coordinating.

Carbondale Ruby Sanders Brewer

Grays Vacation at Grand Coulee Festival

Mr and Mrs Billy Gray Sr of 710 Chautauqua St Carbondale are visiting Washington for the Colorama Festival of Light at Grand Coulee Dam They attend with their son John Gray and family in Mesa and grandson Edwin Kent and family in Coulee Dam Festivities include parades rodeo dances and tours Highlight is Secretary of the Interior Fred Seaton turning on the dam lights

Billy Gray Sr Chautauqua St Carbondale Washington Grand Coulee Dam John Gray Mesa Edwin Kent Coulee Dam Grand Coulee the Interior Fred Seaton

Kenyon College 130th Commencement Honors Michael Stocke Cobb

Michael Stocke Cobb of 1000 Taylor Drive Carbondale earned a B A with a French major at Kenyon College Gambier Ohio during the 130th commencement Monday. He belonged to Delta Kappa Epsilon varsity swimming Kenyon Singers Student Council and was president of Chase Society.

Michael Stocke Cobb Taylor Drive Carbondale Kenyon College Gambier Ohio Delta Kappa Epsilon Kenyon Singers Chase Society

McGill Promoted to Specialist Third Class at Fort Eustis

Byron R. McGill 23 and wife Stephanie live in Carbon dale have him promoted to specialist third class at Fort Eustis Virginia. McGill a clerk entered the Army January 1957 and is a 1952 Metropolis Community High School graduate who attended Southern Illinois University. Daymond M. McGill 1708 N Market Metropolis owes no stated relation to the promotion.

Byron R. McGill Stephanie Carbondale Fort Eustis McGill Metropolis Community High School Southern Illinois University Daymond M. McGill N. Market St Metropolis

Margaret Taylor-Valier Engagement Announces July Wedding

Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor of Gorham announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Charles Valier son of Mr and Mrs Claude Valier of Tamaroa. Miss Taylor is a 1958 Gorham High School graduate Valier teaches health and is a Gorham High School coach. A July wedding is planned.

Charles Taylor Gorham Margaret Charles Valier Claude Valier Tamaroa Miss Taylor Gorham High School Valier

Rhine Bridge Exercise In Germany Highlights Army Sergeant

Army Sergeant First Class Homer R. Aikin of Royalton participated with the 317th Engineer Battalion in a Rhine River bridging exercise in Germany. Aikin joined the battalion earlier and arrived in Europe in May 1956. He is a graduate of a local school.

Homer R. Aikin Thelma McCarver Royalton Germany Aikin Europe

Memo to young husbands: Take her hand and boost her

Ruth Millett advises husbands to help wives keep step in life by being generous with praise and support. Encourage her to develop own interests, share ambitions, and meet colleagues, then assist when she stumbles to maintain partnership and appearance.

Ruth Millett

Perfume that Clings and Lasts with Liquid Skin Sachet

Dear Penny notes short lasting fragrance and suggests a lasting option. An ad promotes Houbigant Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet lasting on skin, diffusing slowly, retailing for $2.00 plus tax at Hewitt Drug Store in Carbondale.

Penny Houbigant Hewitt Drug Store South Illinois Carbondale

Vows Read In Chester Tie Lindner Wilson in May Ceremony

Miss Cora Lindner, Chester, wed Clarence Wilson, Steeleville, May 17 at Peace Lutheran Church in Chester. Rev. O M Meyer officiated. Reception at the bride's parents home. Wilbert Lindner and his wife served as attendants. Bride wore a blue lace dress. matron of honor wore pink lace. Both corsaged in white carnations.

Cora Lindner Louis Lindner Chester Clarence Wilson Adele Wilson Steeleville O. M. Meyer Peace Lutheran Church Wilbert Lindner

Beauty Manicure Care For A Midweek Gloss

The article urges daily care to keep nails glossy. It explains applying a clear colorless sealer each evening, a quick step that protects polish and prevents midweek peeling. It notes the habit is easy to fit into routines like reading or watching TV.

Ladies Auxiliary to Brotherhood Trainmen Meet in Carbondale

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will hold a 2 p.m. meeting on Wednesday in the downstairs room of the IOOF Hall in Carbondale.

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ioof Hall Carbondale

Herrin Eagles Women to Install Officers Tonight

The Herrin Eagles Auxiliary will install officers at 7 30 p m today in Eagles Hall with Marion members in charge. A potluck dinner follows the meeting with each member bringing a covered dish.

Herrin Eagles Eagles Hall Marion

Evergreen Garden Club Plans Workshop

The Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale will hold a flower arrangement workshop on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 913 S Oakland Ave hosted by Mrs. Alex Reed with co host Mrs. C G Toler and consultant Mrs. W M Gersbacher.

Evergreen Garden Club Carbondale Alex Reed S. Oakland Ave C. G. Toler W. M. Gersbacher

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McKenzie Thomas Wanda Walker Mrs Charles Rendieman Harvard Ors Legion Mrs. Ferguson Oklahoma Eigh Library Plans Reading Club Joyce Skvier John Skvier Illini MacMurray College Glenn’s South 10Th Rhine Margaret Taylor Royalton Public High School John A. Aikin South Roxana Christina Mounds City Act Now Rhodes - Burford North Illinois Berlou Horstman Cleaners
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