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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
6
A mother shares how favoritism toward her three year old son harms the eleven year old daughter and the whole family. The piece warns that unequal love creates distress and discord and urges a true family circle where all members give and receive equal affection. Readers may send questions to Dr. Goodman for a reply.
Story hours start Monday at 4 pm in the citizens room and run weekly through July 20 at Carbondale Public Library. Miss Grisella Heilpern from SIU Library will tell tales of other lands and peoples, starting with Australia the land of kangaroos. Other readers include Mrs Dudgeon, Miss Robinson, Miss Vaughn, and Mrs Riley writing as Brente Locke, with the final program a Southern Illinois Regional Bookmobile provided movie.
The Sadie Robbins Circle of the Women’s Council at First Baptist Church in Carbondale met Tuesday. Mrs Joe Breeden led a devotional and Ted Livingston and Saski San spoke on clover seed shipments to Japan. The group made cancer bands for Jackson County.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Finley of Sparta announce their daughter Margaret Finley engaged to Gerald Hargis son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hargis of Jacob formerly of Sparta. Margaret is a 1959 Sparta Township High School graduate and works at Shriners Hospital. Gerald is a 1956 Sparta High School graduate and a senior at Missouri School of Mines in Rolla. Wedding plans are indefinite.
Mrs Lucille Ray was elected vice grand of the Johnston City Elwood Rebekah Lodge at a Friday night meeting in the IOOF Hall. Mrs Mary Hansford was chosen delegate to the Rebekah State Assembly of Illinois. The partial election followed resignations of Mrs Josie Timmins and Mrs Russell Brace.
The article explores seasonal decor changes such as slipcovers and lighter draperies to keep homes cool. It highlights washable stain resistant fabrics inspired by South Seas colorways in blues and greens, and suggests multiple slipcovers for muslin furniture to alter appearances while maintaining protection.
Facial moles once seen as beauty marks are now common blemishes. Moles can be removed safely by a doctor over two or three visits, gradually fading to restore pink smooth skin. It is a blessing for women who feel hindered, simplifying makeup and boosting self image, with caution to follow physician advice.
A potluck dinner was held Monday in the VFW Hall Carbondale for a gathering of World War I barracks 641 and auxiliary. Thirty five members attended. A District 1 meeting of barracks and auxiliaries will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Cave In Rock.
Luncheon guests included Mr and Mrs Buford Howard of Johnston City Mrs Paul Whitfield of Jackson Miss Mr and Mrs Paul Howard of Coulterville and Mrs Gertrude Armes of Johnston City during Memorial Day observances.
June bride’s trousseau features Supima cotton lingerie with sheer chiffons and batistes. Gowns and peignoirs in lilac, pale aqua, or white cotton chiffon are trimmed in hand run Alencon lace and satin. designs include lace bodices and ruffled caps.
The Christopher 4-H Beavers scheduled a trip to Southern Illinois University museum following a Monday meeting at Miss Francesca Lawson's home. A transportation committee was formed by Miss Lawson, Miss Rowland, and Miss Crowe. A surprise birthday party for Miss Lawson marked the gathering with fifteen members and club leaders Mrs. Pegoy Flatt and Mrs. Bernice Lawson in attendance.
Recent graduate Miss Jamie Lee Oldani daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Oldani 701 West Cherry Herrin completed nurses training at St Francis Hospital Peoria She will start work at Illinois Research Hospital Chicago in August
Miss Luella Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Williams Johnston City and Ronald M Avery of Bridgeton New Jersey exchanged vows at the bride’s parents home The Rev Rodger Randolph uncle of the bride performed the double ring ceremony Attendants were Miss Jean Alice McCombs and James Avery Carla Sue Richard flower girl They will reside in Bridgeton after a short honeymoon trip to New York
The Rev and Mrs Thomas Buckton of Springfield are visiting until Friday with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Van Natta in Herring.
Visit of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carr of Oak Park lasted two days with his parents Mr. and Mrs A C Carr and the family of Mr. and Mrs Phil Lip Vanseghi of Zeigler, indicating extended family ties during the weekend.
Four days remain for area teens to enter a favorite dessert recipe and win 5 dollars in the Southern Illinoisan Recipe Contest. The contest closes at midnight Sunday. Entrants aged 12 to 19 are eligible and any dessert will be accepted. Mail entries to Southern Illinoisan Recipe Contest Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro or Marion.
Approximately 125 pupils from St Pauls School Johnston City and their parents attended a picnic Monday at Herrin City Park sponsored by the Johnston City Catholic Woman's Club.
Mrs. Lamar Hunt, Jackson County Home Adviser, and Miss Ruth Grant, Williamson County Home Adviser, will attend the 50th annual meeting of the American Home Economics Assn. in Milwaukee June 23-26. Fifty years of professional leadership in home economics will be the theme of the conference. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt will deliver the main address on Russia The Country and People As I Saw Them.
Visit notes that Mr and Mrs Pete McGlas (McGlason) returned home after a week in Christopher with Delphia McGlason and siblings in law Ralph McGlasson. They also visited Carl McGlasson and family in Mulkeytown.
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