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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
6
Ruth Millett and Vance Packard critique the drive to own homes as status symbols in postwar America. They argue such purchases strain budgets, require costly decor and entertaining, and create family stress, envy, and false living standards.
Dan McCormick and Joyce Brayfield of Herrin Township High School received medals from the Herrin Woman's Club Music Department for four years of participation in music. Brayfield, a baton twirler, band and chorus member. McCormick, a clarinetist and band student conductor, were named on a commemorative plaque presented by the department chair.
The Murphysboro War Mothers chapter schedules a June 24 visit to Veterans Hospital Marion and approves $100 for hospital work. They plan to invite state president Verna Peterson of Chicago to the July meeting. Weekly quilting sessions continue at Agnes Manus home with a Thursday truck dinner. next social is June 15.
A description recalls a helper whose excellent work was marred by frantic demeanor. Observers urge cultivating a calm manner to reassure assistants and ensure smoother collaboration.
Asparagus and Chicken Divan combines fresh asparagus with cooked chicken and cheddar in a baked dish. The recipe uses a butter flour stock sauce and a crumb cheese topping, baking 40 minutes at 350 degrees for eight servings.
Mrs Kathryn Pipple of Palmer Alaska visits with her mother Mrs Marvy Smith of Zeigler. her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Enrietta of West Frankfort. her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Alfred Loughran of Carbondale.
Use an automatic dryer to fluff a quilted wash and wear garment. Dry at low to medium heat to protect fibers and maintain texture.
The counselor explains that husbands are instinctively jealous of their sons and that a wife must show strong loyalty to her husband. A loving, united pair helps the boy mature into a confident man. maternal favoritism and paternal strictness can harm development.
Miss Edith Marie Lockwood and Hubert Dalton Tyer plan to marry July 18. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lockwood of East Alton and a Shell Oil employee after graduating Roxanna High School in 1958. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph D. Tyer of Nederland and works for Ralph M Parsons Construction.
Christopher Guests Mr and Mrs Arthur St John and Mrs Peggy Popham and granddaughter Karen of Chicago were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Bearden in Christoph er.
Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Fulmer of 1827 Division St Murphysboro marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their sons Oscar and David of Detroit and Albert of Carbondale. Married June 2 1909 in Hardy Mississippi the couple have four grandchildren. They belong to Centenary Methodist Church White Shrine Electa and Ruth chapter Order of Eastern Star. Mr Fulmer is a 46 year Mason and retired postal clerk.
William Cox of Cox's Store in Carbondale travels with grandsons William Hieronymus of Iowa City and Robbie Silvania of Carbondale on an extended European tour. They depart Quebec Friday and plan stops in London Brussels Antwerp Dusseldorf Frankfurt Zurich Milan Venice Florence Naples Rome Genoa Barcelona Paris return September 6 on the S S Italia by automobile.
Electa and Ruth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Murphysboro will host a birthday party Friday after the regular meeting at 8 p.m. March April and May birthday members will be honored per Mrs. Evelyn Keneipp, worthy matron.
Mrs Catherine Giles of Chicago visited Zeigler for three days with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Thomas Giles and their family.
Mr and Mrs Tom Kee announce the engagement of their daughter Bettie Kee to Ernie Dotson both of Cincinnati Ohio Bettie a former Christopher resident attended Christopher Community High School one year Both are employed at the Crosley plant Cincinnati Wedding planned for June 13 in Cincinnati.
Miss Elizabeth Toney of 607 S Jesse St Christopher leaves May 28 for a vacation through parts of Europe and Africa. She is a private piano teacher and will be joined by her mother Mrs Erma Ingram and brother Robert Ingram of Kinmundy.
Instructions advise applying suds to loosen built up wax on linoleum for about 10 minutes. Rinse and dry, then rewax to finish.
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