Johnston Bride Honored With 2 Showers
Mrs. Gene Williams, a recent bride, was honored at two showers in Johnston City. The first shower at the Follis home hosted by Bessie Follis and included gifts from several guests. A Friday evening shower at her parents’ home drew about 35 attendees and additional gifts. Mrs. Williams leaves for a new home in Pekin after the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Williams
Bessie Follis
Guy Follis
Noah Street
Johnston City
Follis
Virginia Stocks
Marion Eaton
Helen Blades
Sandra Sanders
Mae Follis
Mary Dunn
Betty Hall
Dixie Jent
Theda Roach
Eileen Sign
Betty Blades
Dorothy Sign
Janis Wollard
Sue Oliver
Wanda Harris
Peggy Duddy
Williams
Clyde Sanders
Davis Street
Uriel Williams
Thomas Scott
West Frankfort
Zeigler Legion Auxiliary Elects New Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary in Zeigler met at the Legion home for its regular meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include Bette Westermeier president Celesta Aleksich First vice president Josephine Lenzini treasurer Gertrude Strohkirch historian Geraldine Garvin chaplain Margaret Hoey sergeant at arms Margaret Hoey color bearer Margaret Jenkins. A $217.12 local poppy sale total was reported from 1200 poppies sold. Hostesses served refreshments to a list of members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Zeigler
Bertha Walker
Bette Westermeier
Celesta Aleksich
Josephine Lenzini
Gertrude Strohkirch
Geraldine Garvin
Margaret Hoey
Margaret Jenkins
Inman Announces Marriage of Daughter Fredia Inman
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Inman of Johnston City announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Fredia June Inman to William Samples in Pigott Arkansas on Saturday May 27 The ceremony was single ring attendants were Mr and Mrs Jim Moore of Johnson City The bride wore a navy blue suit with pink carnation corsage They will reside in Johnson City and the groom is a 1949 graduate of the local high school
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Harry Inman
Trout Street
Johnston City
Fredia June Inman
William Samples
Piggott
Ark
Samples
Loran Samples
Jim Moore
Johnson City
Miss Inman
Elbow Grease Eliminates Blues Housewife Finds You Can't Have Both
A mother reflects on a brief visit from family, chores completed, and small daily tasks that lift her mood. She notes her children gaining independence, the comfort of routine, and her gradual shift from overprotective care to letting them grow.
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Boy
Dinner Held In Murphysboro
A basket dinner was held recently at Riverside Park in Murphysboro. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wright and daughter Anita from Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Gill. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Weston from Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Biggs and daughters from Palestine. Mrs. Lula Reynolds of Long Beach California. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Smith of Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Asbury. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Ehlers. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Weston. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Basden. Mrs. Muriel Gill and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Imogene and Jack Clark of Murphysboro. and Mr. and Mrs. James Ditterline of Chicago.
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Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Robert Wright
Anita
H. O. Gill
Dale Weston
Robinson
Ralph Biggs
Palestine
Lula Reynolds
Long Beach
Calif
Chester Smith
Carbondale
Homer Asbury
Ervin Ehlers
Joe Johnson
Lavern Weston
Ted Basden
Muriel Gill
Clark
Imogene and
Jack Clark
James Ditterline
Chicago
Ruby Mitchell
Zeisler
Eugene Porter
Richard
Tommy
Billy
George Porter
Quibel Ontario
Canada
Clay Lake
Victor Atkins
Susie
Victor
Ruth
Marion
Atkins
Earl Weatherington
North Fourteenth Street
Gartside Street
Raymond Weston
Nephews Graduation Crowd Attends Johnston City Event
Mr and Mrs Jack Brundage and daughters Tamara Lee of Murphysboro visited Johnston City Friday evening to attend the Washington school eighth grade commencement. Their nephew Charles Plusnick was a member of the graduating class.
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Jack Brundage
Tamara Lee
Murphysboro
Johnston City
Washington School
Charles Plusnick
Summer Travel and Visits From Murphysboro Area
Residents and visitors from Murphysboro and nearby towns undertake trips and family visits. Charles Bridges heads to De Soto to spend summer with his parents the Giles. other families including Porters and Bakers travel to Canada or relocate to Marion and St Louis area for summer, work, or nursing training.
Cooking School Attendees From Johnston City At Strand
Mrs. Robert Crowe Mrs. C H Thurmond Mrs. Clarence West and Miss Alice O Daniel from Johnston City attended a cooking school at the Strand theatre in West Frankfort on Thursday.
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Robert Crowe
C. H. Thurmond
Clarence West
Alice O’daniel
Johnston City
Strand Theatre
West Frankfort
Rotary Governor Guests at Zeigler Dinner Meeting
Zeigler Rotary Club hosted a 6 30 dinner meeting with District Governor Jim O Neal of Harrisburg as a guest and Edgar Quick of Christopher also present. Attending members included M H Detweiler Louis LaBash Henry Rodenberg E H Moore E E Miles Cecil Spain D D Maniez James Wilson R E Breeze and Ray Cook.
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Zeigler Rotary Club
Jim O'Neal
Harrisburg
Edgar Quick
Christopher
M. H. Detweiler
Louis LaBash
Henry Rodenberg
E.H. Moore
E. E. Miles
Cecil Spain
D. D. Maniez
James Wilson
R. E. Breeze
Ray Cook
Doan’s Pills Advertised For Backaches And Kidney Relief
Many suffer backache and fatigue as aging, stress, and exposure slow kidney function. Bladder irritation from cold or diet can cause nightly urination and frequent urges. Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic, are promoted as relief used by millions for over 50 years.
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Dean
Doan
Hewitt and Ozburn Family Visits Mentioned in Local Notes
Sunday for Denver visitors include Miss Hewitt visiting uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Melvin Hewitt and family. Miss Hewitt is on vacation from City National Bank in Joe Ozburn who has been attending school in Louisiana visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Ozburn 605 Mulberry Mur.
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Charles “Bud” Bridges
Murphysboro
de Soto
Joe M. Giles
Joe Wilson
Lonnie Jo
Las Vegas
Nev
Wilson
E. R. Rosenberger
Pine Street
Gene David Reifsnider
Springfield
Charles Reifsnider
S. Fourteenth Street
Denver
Colo
Melvin Hewitt
Miss Hewitt
City National Bank
Joe Ozburn
Louisiana
Ross Ozburn
Mulberry Street
Johnston City Couples Visit Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Roberts of West Broadway and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wilkens of West Eighth Street spent the weekend in Chicago with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Roberts
West Broadway
Johnston City
Bert Wilkens
West Eighth Street
Chicago
Hanson's Flowers Clears Herrin Sensational Wave Ad
An advertisement for Eska Protein Wave claims no heat or cold wave is as long lasting and beautiful. It promotes Madelon’s Beauty Shop at 317 N. 17th St Herrin with phone 6076.
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Eska
Madelon’s Beauty Shop
17Th St. Herrin
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Gloria King
Margaret Wilson
Donna Jean Oates
Bill Kee
William Hefeli
Nell Ernfeldt
R. M. Sign
Catherine Krantz
Edna Barschelt
William
Pekin
Zeigler Legion Auxiliary
Helen Brown
Celesta Aleksick
Martha Williams
Zine Cornwell
Julia Moskoff
Immans
John Carter
Christian Church
Mrs. Carter
Mar
Garet Vanno
Readhead
Luna Reynolds
California
Ted Pate
Collinsville
Arthur Pate
North Fifteenth Street
Grace Pate
Grace Street
Betty Jane Pate
Missouri Baptist Hospital
St. Louis
Bob Smith
St.Joseph Aspirin
Bergen
North 16Th Street
Herrin, Illinois
Vom
Zwick
The
Fur Institute of America
Uegus
APA
Zwick’s
Herrin
Rotary
Maytag
Elles Store
Carterville
B& K
B & K Furniture
Illinois
Murphysboro, Ml
Hanson
Rex
Hewitt’s Drugs
By Roland Brown
Lawton Smith
Homerville
Georgia
Varnella - Agoer
Magnolia
Arkansas
I. E. Nelvis, Sr
St. Vincent Ave
Hadacol
LeBlanc Corporation
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