Farners Welcomed by Carbondale Kin in Weekend Visit
Fred Farners and wife and daughter Karen visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farner at 625 N. Oakland Carbondale. Karen stayed behind while the Farners then briefly saw relatives in St. Louis. The Rev. Wheeler Thompson and Mrs. Thompson of Midland Hills attend the Southern Baptist Convention in St. Louis June 3–6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Farners
Carbondale
Fred H. Farner
Karen
Fred Farner
Oakland
Ft. Sill
Farner
St. Louis
Wheeler Thompson
Midland Hills
Southern Baptist Convention
Keil Auditorium
Miami Women Circle Dessert Session at First Methodist
Miami residents gathered at 1:30 Tuesday in Carbondale for a Woman's Society of Christian Service dessert and program at First Methodist Church. 60 members attended as Rev. H G Hurley opened with prayer and introduced Ronald Seibert, new associate pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Carbondale
H. G. Hurley
Carl B. Kinsey
Hurley
Ronald Seibert
First Methodist
Charles Feirich
Frank Hewitt
H. O. Hall
Glen Martin
L. A. Skagg
Campbell Hill Residents Share Weekend Visits Across States
Robert Thompson returned to Campbell Hill from a two week Chicago visit with Dr. John Schaffner. St Louis visitors, Thebes and Royalton trips, and extended stays mark a weekend of family and friend visits among Campbell Hill residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Thompson
Campbell Hill
Chicago
John Schaffner
Walter McElroy
St. Louis
Shirley Volkman
S. W. Armour
H. F. Dudenbostel
Creal Springs Woman Returns
Mrs J H Rushing has returned to Creal Springs after a four month vacation visiting relatives in Illinois Indiana Michigan and Kentucky including Joliet Hillside Nashville Champaign Urbana Danville Springfield and Peoria She stayed with Dr and Mrs J W Rushing and others before coming home to Creal Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rushing
Creal Springs
J. W. Rushing
John Rushing
Joliet
John Coursy
Hillside
Wilford Price
Nashville
Don Holmes
Loyd Smith
Julius Reagin
Champaign
Thomas Cobb
Urbana
Harlan Smith
Danville
Taverns Portrayed As Restful Havens For Men
Ruth Millett argues taverns feel like welcoming refuges for husbands, claiming bartenders are fine hosts loyal friends and trustworthy confidants. She notes wives envy the comfort these venues provide and that some men choose tavern hospitality over home life, complicating family dynamics.
Don’t Force Baby to Eat Says Doctors
Doctors warn that coercing a child to eat harms digestion by stopping needed bodily juices. Seek medical guidance to educate a child's palate and tastes regarding food.
Illinois Home Advisors Elect New Officers at Urbana Meeting
Miss Jeanette B. Dean of Jackson County was elected president of the Illinois Home Advisors Association at a Urbana gathering. Other officers seated left to right include Irene Downey secretary, Miss Dean, and Carol Rebbe Vermilion County second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette B. Dean
Jackson County
Center
Illinois Home Advisors’ Association
Soaking Soiled Clothes Aids Early Washing Step
Heavily soiled work clothes benefit from a ten minute soak in hot soapy water with half a cup of ammonia added. The soaking loosens tough stains and reduces later washing effort.
Toy Play Reintroduction Strategy For Babies
Parents are advised to withhold overwhelming toy selections and present a few at a time. When the baby tires of the items, rotate in new toys and store the rejected ones briefly. Over weeks the infant will greet refreshed toys with renewed interest.
Johnston City Residents Take Summer Trips and Visits
Miss Marguerite Barra of Johnston City heads to Denton Texas to attend Texas State College for Women while pursuing her Masters in physical education. Her niece Miss Marguerite Barra of Elgin accompanies her. Eldorado Kansas residents Delmer Mitchell family visit Johnston City for a week with relatives. Others return from Baton Rouge and Waco universities and visit local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Barra
Johnston City
Denton
Tex
Texas State College For Women
Miss Barra
Johnston City High School
Texas
Elgin
Texas State College
Engagement announced for Joyce Graves to Alc Stearns Jr
Mr and Mrs John H Graves of Mars Hill Maine announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Irene to Alc Carl L Stearns Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl L Stearns Sr of Maplewood Park East St Louis formerly Murphysboro The bride to be is a graduate of Aroostook Central Institute and employed by Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Presque Isle Maine Stearns a Dape Community High School graduate served two and a half years in the US Air Force and is stationed at Limestone Air Force Base Limestone Maine The late summer wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Graves
Mars Hill
Joyce Irene
Alc
Carl L. Stearns, Jr
Carl L. Stearns, Sr
Maplewood Park
East St. Louis
Murphysboro
Grover Stearns
Aroostook Central Institute
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Presque Isle
Stearns
Dape Community High School
U. S. Air Force
Limestone Air Force Base
Limestone
Murphysboro Pair To Attend Graduation
Mr and Mrs Robert Hardy of Murphysboro plan a weekend trip to East Lansing Michigan State University where their son Bill earns a master’s degree in science. Earlier they attended Carthage College graduation as their son Bob received a bachelor’s in science. Elsewhere Mr and Mrs Joe Steinle of Murphysboro visit Edwardsville to see her parents and will travel to Peoria for Clyde Metcalf’s Bradley University graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hardy
Murphysboro
East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State
Bill
Joe Steinle
Edwardsville
George Metcalf
Peoria
Clyde Metcalf
Bradley University
Centenary Church Women Meet in June Session
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro held a June meeting at 2 p m with 36 members present. Newly installed president Mrs Troy Zimmer led the session as hostesses Mrs H P Sauer Mrs Ira Johnson Mrs Earl Peters and Mrs J L Watkins assisted. Mrs Bert Davis spoke on Spiritual Life and program chair Mrs Orville Denny presented Christian Vocations with help from the Rev Earl Dickey Mrs H C Wilson and two Methodist Youth Fellowship members Miss Nell Catherine Will and Miss Thema Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
H. P. Sauer
Ira Johnson
Earl Peters
J. L. Watkins
Troy Zimmer
Bert Davis
Orville Denny
Earl Dickey
H. C. Wilson
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Nell Catherine Will
Thema Love
Murphy Murphysboro WSCS installs officers and events
Murphy residents report two installations and related activities. The Murphy WSCS of First Methodist Church installed new officers led by president Mrs F P Parrish and vice president Mrs John Craver. The Women’s Society will host a Council of Methodist Women meeting with Mrs Scott Adkins reviewing Six Convicts. A separate Sheba Shrine 63 group event featured a wedding music tribute to Juanita Johnson and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Gail Hines
R. S. Lawine
F. P. Parrish
John Craver
Glenn Ozburn
Clyde Wisely
Chales Bowser
Gus Roberts
C. A. Hart
Phil Lewis
H. T. Wright
John Sabine
Robert Mohlenbrock
A. L. Welshans
Walter Wright
Society
Parrish
Commission
Etta Belm
Lewis Elmore
T. A. Lolla
Grace Roberts
Carl Hardy
Charles Bowser
C. T. Hufford
R. O. Burke
Ruth Berry
Margaret Burlingmeier
Council of Methodist Women
Scott Adkins
Worthy High Priestess
Sheba Shrine
Carbondale
Vivian Parrish
N. 16Th St
Ruth Harriss
Fredia Mathis
Ella Tweedy
Georgia Rogers
Clara Kimmel
Mattie Wallace
Juanita Johnson
Roberta Post
Gertrude Bennett
Marguerite Baysinger
Genevieve Stanley
Hazel Jackson
Hattie Huddleson
Katherine Bonham
Dorothy Brandon
Daisy Benton
Nellie Raglad
Phyllis Grier
Methodist Guild Hosts Model Meeting in Herrin
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church of Herrin held a model meeting at Mrs. Ruby Jack’s home. They honored 1954 Herrin Township High School graduates and presented a booklet Pathways to Spiritual Powers to three guests. The program featured Miss Rachel Kinnison of West Frankfort dramatizing readings and addressing future preparations, with 31 attendees including guests from Herrin and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church of
Herrin
Ruby Jack
14Th St
Herrin Township
Sammy Saliba
Betty Charlet
Joyce Powell
Helen Fitzgerald
Avoneil East
Rachel Kinnison
West Frankfort
Southern Illinois University
Jesus
Mrs Deibert Colvin Visits Murphysboro Family
Mrs Deibert Colvin and her daughter from Louviers Colorado arrived in Murphysboro on Thursday to visit her relatives Mr and Mrs Jeff Heape of 510 Murphy Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deibert Colvin
Louviers, Colo
Murphysboro
Jeff Heape
Murphy St
Doctor Weatherly Returns From Illinois Alumni Meet
Dr. James Weatherly of Murphy shore returned from Chicago where he attended a University of Illinois Alumni Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Weatherly
James Weatherly
Murphyshoro
Chicago
University of Illinois Alumni Association
Diamond Unit Met At Caraway Home in Murphysboro
Jackson County Home Bureau Diamond Unit held its June meeting at Mrs. Mary Caraway's home in Murphysboro. Chairman Burnett Ether ton presided. Miss Jeannette Dean and Miss Myrma Valentine led a lesson on Selecting Floor Coverings. Refreshments were served to eight members. The July 6 meeting will be at Jean Caraway's home, Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Unit
Jackson County Home Bureau
Mary Caraway
Rt. 1
Murphysboro
Burnett Etherton
Jeannette Dean
Myrma Valentine
Jean Caraway
Rt. 2
Milwaukee Resident Visits Mother In Herrin
Mrs. Lenora Jeffries of Herrin hosts two week visit from her daughter Mrs. Lola Koepke of Milwaukee. Miss Koepke, formerly of Herrin, plans to visit other relatives and friends during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Herrin
Lenora Jeffries
N. 16Th St
Lola Koepke
Wis
Herrin Families Plan 10 Day Ocean Springs Vacation
Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Kane with Dan Stephen Wendy and Karen and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hays with Henry and Bill depart Herrin for a 10 day vacation at Ocean Springs Mississippi starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Kane
Dan
Stephen
Wendy
Karen
Morris Hays
Henry
Bill
Herrin
Ocean Springs
Miss
Memorial Day Weekend Visits in Herrin
Mr. and Mrs. Burl Mundinger and sons Gary and Jimmy of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Terrell of Murray Kentucky were Memorial Day weekend guests of Mrs. Mundinger and Mrs. Terrell’s parents Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Humphrey, Rt. 1, Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Mundinger
Gary and
Jimmy
Chicago
Billy Terrell
Murray, Ky
Mundinger
Terrell
L. P. Humphrey
Rt. 1
Herrin
Herrin Residents Host Family Guests
Mr and Mrs Ford Lacher and daughter Susan of Louisville Kentucky and Miss Jo Ann Yates employed at Scott Air Force Base Belleville are spending a week in Herrin with Mr and Mrs Spencer Yates at 1301 West Oak Mrs Lacher and Miss Yates are daughters of Mr and Mrs Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Lacher
Susan
Louisville, Ky
Jo Ann Yates
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Herrin
Spencer Yates
W. Oak
Lacher
Miss Yates
Yates
Elkville Family Hosts Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Milford Fox and daughter Sue hosted a Sunday dinner in Elkville with attendees from Crown Point Indiana Hammond Indiana and Du Quoin. Other Elkville residents attended Eastern Star and church officials traveled to events in St Louis and East St Louis. An Addison reunion drew relatives from Kentucky Oklahoma and nearby Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Fox
Sue
Elkville
Joe Lollis
Crown Point
Ind
Laverne Myres
Lucille Lollis
Jean Lollis
Mabel Lee Lollis
Janet Lollis
Hammond, Ind
Dan Stein
du Quoin
Addison
C. D. Foster
Carbondale
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Lovel Family Hosts Memorial Weekend Guests
Mr and Mrs Fred Lovel of Energy hosted Memorial Day weekend visitors from Roseville Michigan including their son Harold W Lovel and Mrs Lillian Milne with daughter Susie. Mrs Chester Mills of Dixon joined Roy Chamness and daughter Susie for the weekend in Energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lovel
Harold W. Lovel
Lillian Milne
Susie
Roseville
Mich
Chester Mills of
Dixon
Roy Chamness
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Wheeler Thompsons
Thompsons
Harrison
Ark
Rev. Thompson
Southern Baptist Work
Illinois
Eagles Heights
First Baptist Church
WSCS
Anderson
Mexico
Miami
Christopher
Bob Gore
Miami Fla
Victor Kretz
Donna Lou
Fremont, O
Vic Kretz
Mrs. Talbert
Christopher Had
Mrs. Morris Rogers
Granite City
Tommy Towers
Ruby Towers
Gary
J. J. Dees
Decatur
Mrs
Alva Dees
Arnold Thies, Jr
Thebes
C. S. Donnell
Sunny Donnell
Elmer Rickenberg and Son
Roy Mathis
J. M. Steele
Royalton
Morrison and
Sterling
Brenda Mathis
R. J. Lee
Robert Harris
Robert Jr
Springfield
Nora Rendleman
Charles Ford
Ypsilanti, Mich
Elbert Ford
Ray Adams
Loren West
Morton
Kate West
H. L. Motsinger
Clay Motsinger
Lois Motsinger
Russellville
Pearl Gant
Sharon Grove
Charles Morris
Memphis, Tenn
Virgil Willard
David
Ruth Millett
Frances S. King
Tazewell County
Bertha Varnum
Cass County
S. Illinois
Delmer Mitchell
Eldorado, Kan
John Fletcher
Troy Mitchell
Elmer Mitchell
Eldorado
Tama Lou
George Jent
Donna Kay Hall
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Paul O. Hall
Joan King
Lou King
Aco, Tex
Miss King
Baylor University
Waco
Sidney Jenkins
Douglas O’neal
DuQuoin
George Harold Leach
Little Rock
Centenary Wscs
Murphy Lucky Lasses 4-H
Farm Bureau
Thelma Love
Betty Wright
Mary Lou Best
Pat Williams
Phyllis Sims
Catherine Martell
Carol Wayman
Nancy Koenig
Evelyn Hanson
Christina Young
Patsy van Cloester
Sheba Shrine Club
First Christian
Bantel
Bessie Bantel
Loyal Women’s
First Christian Church
Methodist Guild
Colorado
Caraway Home
Sonotone
Bible School
U. S. and
Christian Flags
Baptist Book Store
West Main ST
Libbie Fox
Lillian Aken
Dorothy Vaughn
Altha Huth
Friends
the Order of Eastern Star
Ava
George Leathers Jr
Eliott Addison
Reese Addison
St. Mary’s Hospital
Michigan
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