Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

We have 16,533,882 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1955

Page

7

Carbondale News: Hunters Fly To Florida For Graduation

Mr and Mrs Sam Hunter of Carbondale fly to Coral Gables Florida for their son Sam Hunter Jr s University of Miami graduation in speech and drama He and his family plan a Florida vacation before returning to Carbondale Also Carbondale City Pan Helleni c Club ends spring meeting with social hour and fall plans plus Triple Four Club to hold annual tea June 26 at Mrs Ima M Valentine s home after a May 21 dinner at Whitt s Murphysboro with Mrs Valentine in charge of games

Sam Hunter Carbondale Coral Gables Fla Thei Son Sam Hunter Jr University of Miami Florida Carbondale City Pan Hellenic Southern Illinois University David Kenney Triple Four Club Ima M. Valentine Viola Devers Whitt’s Murphysboro Valentine Ida Edgar Bessie Warren Leona Miller

OES Official Visit To Be Made Monday

Sister Ruth I Brown worthy matron of the Eureka Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star State of Illinois will visit the districts chapters Monday at 7 30 pm in Masonic Hall Carbondale 201% N Washington with Ferion Chapter 17 Carbondale hosting Worthy Matron Martha Green and Worthy Patron Shelly Chappell invite all chapters District No 8 includes Athens Murphysboro Lily of the Valley Colp and Jasmine 134 Marion

Ruth I. Brown Eureka Order of the Eastern Star State of Illinois Masonic Hall Washington Carbondale Ferion Chapter Martha Green Shelly Chappell Athens Murphysboro Lily of the

Marriage Seals Miss Naomi Eldridge and Charles Vogel

The First Christian Church in Christopher hosted the May 22 wedding of Naomi Eldridge and Charles Vogel. Rev. Marion E. Frank officiated a candlelit ceremony set with white gladiolias and greenery. The bride, daughter of Genell Eldridge and Carl Eldridge, wore chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a lace jacket, veil, and a Bible centerpiece. Best man was Pete Furlin, groomsman Ray Carpenter, ushers Karl and Ronnie Price. A reception followed at the Vogel residence. The couple plans to reside at Bione Apt. 5 in Christopher after honeymooning.

Christopher Naomi Eldridge Charles O. Vogel Marion E. Frank Raymond Eldridge Ete Furlin Karl Price Donna Jean Gay Karen Sue Jones Pete Furlin Ray Carpenter Ronnie Price Keith Pierce Frank Braden Walier Vogel Walkin Christopher Community High School Opher U. S. Amy Germany Cb&q Railroad

Carbondale Kcan Club to Host Senior Women Tea

The Carbondale branch of the Kcan Association of University Women will hold its annual tea for senior women at the home of Mrs. R. A. Scott at 909 West Chautauqua Tuesday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30. The tea will honor senior women of Southern Illinois University as special guests.

Carbondale Kcan Association of University Women R. A. Scott W. Chautauqua Southern Illinois University

Household Arts Club Luncheon Meeting Held in Carbondale

The Household Arts Club will meet with Mrs. Elsa Stanley of Jackson Street Carbondale for a 1 o'clock luncheon Monday afternoon. Mrs. Richard Taylor and Mrs. Hattie Hudelson will co hostesses. Members should bring covered dish and table service. Mrs. Robert Koonce and Mrs. Claude Legg will lead the program.

Bousehold Arts Club Elsa Stanley Jackson St Carbondale Richard Taylor Hattie Hudelson Robert Koonce Claude Legg

25th District Board Meeting Tuesday at University School

The 25th District Sinois Federation of Women's Clubs will hold a regular meeting Tuesday in Studio Theater at University School, Carbondale. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Studio Theater University School Carbondale

Belleville Couple Visit Carterville Relatives on Memorial Day

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lauder of Belleville spent the Memorial Day holidays in Carterville visiting their relatives.

Fred Lauder Belleville Carterville

Murphysboro Couple Attends Western Illinois Graduation

Mr and Mrs William H Sauer of Murphysboro attended the Western Illinois State College graduation in Macomb where their son John was among 259 seniors receiving diplomas. The Sauer daughter Mary attends McKendree College Lebanon is home for summer. Frank Wallach of Chicago is visiting Murphysboro with Dr and Mrs D L Jarvis.

William H. Sauer Rt. 1 Murphysboro Macomb Western Ilinois State College John Frank Wallach Chicago D. L. Jarvis Walnut St

June Meeting of Loyal Berean Class at Firs Christian Church

Mrs Fay Mills Mrs Nadeen Miller and Mrs Lela Norton hosted the Loyal Berean Class meeting at Firs Christian Church Murphysboro on Thursday. Mrs R L Morgan and Mrs Lois Siefert won games. President Mrs Betty Sherman presided as 14 members and one guest attended.

Fay Mills Nadeen Miller Lela Norton Firs Christian Church Murphysboro R. L. Morgan Lois Siefert Betty Sherman

De Soto Couple Attends Memorial Day Indy 500 Race

Mr and Mrs J C Battle of De Soto visited Indianapolis during Memorial Day weekend to attend the 500 mile Speedway races marking a notable trip by local residents to the historic auto event.

de Soto J. C. Battle of Indianapolis Ind

Roper Family Update and Murphysboro Visit

Nancy Ann Linda Kay Pat Bruce and Stephen Roper children of Rev Martin Roper are visiting Murphysboro with relatives Anna Yarborough and the Crombars while their parents move from Marissa to Hillsdale Illinois. The Rev Roper was transferred from Marissa to Hillsdale Methodist Church. Burke of Murphysboro and his wife will visit Chicago next week with their daughter and family for Missouri Pacific Railroad business. Mrs Clifford Roe of Lawndale California is in Murphysboro for her ill father J J Smith. Roe is formerly Uba Smith.

Nancy Ann Linda Kay Pat Bruce Stephen Roper Martin Roper Murphysboro Anna Yarborough Robert Crombar Marissa Hillsdale, Ill Mr. Roper Marissa Methodist Church Hillsdale Methodist Church R. O. Burke Chicago F. W. Chilton Burke Missouri-Pacific Railroad Clifford Roe Lawndale Calif J. Smith Roe Uba Smith

Mildew Stains Guide for Dry Storage of Fabrics

Mildew stains are hard to remove so store clean fabrics dry. Avoid tossing damp items into the laundry bag in warm weather to prevent mildew growth and odor.

Murphysboro Guild Votes Donations to Mission Fund

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro approved a 150 donation at its Thursday meeting hosted by Mabel Lipe. Funds support Public Health and Nursing Education in India and Africa, a foreign mission education scholarship, home missions, the McDonald Center at Hauma La and the Paducah defense area. An ice cream social was planned for Friday June 24.

Wesleyan Service Guild Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro Mabel Lipe India Africa McDonald Center Hauma Paducah Juanita Dickey Helen McDowell Virginia Peters Charlotte Flowers Evelyn Harrelson Mona Stevenson Joy Perry

William Smiths Visit Herrin for Grandson's Wedding

William Smiths of Santa Ana arrive in Herrin for an indefinite visit with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Millage King. They traveled via Casper Wyoming to attend the June 19 wedding of their grandson Billy Jo King to Miss Shirley Yates in Marion. Mr and Mrs Don H Hargrave plan a Washington trip and return via Arnold Maryland to visit relatives.

William Smith Herrin Santa Ana Calif Millage King Casper Wyo Harold D. Shaefer Smiths S. Park Ave Billy Jo King Shirley Yates Marion First Baptist Church Don H. Hargrave N. 13Th St Washington, D. C Arnold, Md George E. Yale Janie Hargrave

Two Herrin Women Set Off On Florida Tour

Miss Lorraine Cronin of 409 North 12th Street and Miss Carolyn Hancock of 1017 North 12th Street left Saturday for a two week tour in Florida. Miss Cronin works as an IBM operator at Southern Illinois University and Miss Hancock is a secretary at WJPF radio station.

Lorraine Cronin 12Th St Carolyn Hancock Herrin Florida Miss Cronin IBM Southern Illinois University WJPF

Creal Springs Girls Visit in Michigan

Misses Brenda and Patsy Bowen of Creal Springs visit Lansing Michigan with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harry Emerson Mrs Bennie Holmes and daughter Linda are spending a two week vacation with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jasnes Boyd in Peoria

Creal Springs Michigan Brenda and Patsy Bowen Lansing, Mich Harry Emerson

SIU Students Test Recipes For Dairy Week

Southern Illinois University home economics students test dairy products for Dairy Week June 4 to 11 under Mrs. Agnes Ridley. Recipes include vanilla soda from 1% coffee and ice cream, butter frosting variations, and dessert ideas using coconut shells and doughnut holes, with contributors Goreville Parmelee Ragsdale Allin Shirley Lyles St. Louis Joyce Randolph Golconda.

Southern Illinois University Agnes Ridley SIU Foods Goreville Parmelee Ragsdale Allin Shirley Lyles St. Louis Joyce Randolph Golconda Southern Ilinois University Dena Newton

Delicate French Crepes Recipe for Dessert or Breakfast

Delicate crepes make a superb dessert with sauce or jam for Sunday breakfast. Mix 1 to 3 cups flour, sugar, salt. Add lightly beaten egg, milk, melted butter and cognac. Let stand overnight. Cook in butter, flip when bubbles form, cook briefly. Quick cooking is essential.

A Day Plan for Housewives Agenda by Dr Crane

Mary W a 31 year old housewife complains of a busy day with tasks piling up. Doctor George W Crane offers an agenda plan to organize activities and cross out finished chores with a red pen to show accomplishments and boost motivation.

George W. Crane Mary W

Daily Agenda Plan for Housewives

A practical guide encourages housewives to write a detailed nightly list of tomorrow’s tasks. Include all daily chores from laundry to breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, with each item on its own line to track progress effectively.

Chester Couple Wed at Perryville Lutheran Church

Miss Dorothy Mae Poertitske and Ralph Asbury were married at Perryville Lutheran Church with Rev Lohman officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s Chester parents’ home. The couple will reside in Alton.

Dorothy Mae Poertitske Adolph Poeritske Chester Ralph Asbury Roy Asbury Rockwood Perryville Lutheran Church Lohman Alton

Also Mentioned on This Page

OES Mrs Charles C. Vogel Genell Eldridge S. Jesse Christopher Carl Eldridge M. E. ‘Ogel S. Thomas, Christophr Mr. Vogel Bione Apt. 5 AAUW HAC Club Megs W. Monroe Mrs. Jarvis Loyal Berean Roper Burkes Daughter California Murphysboro Guild William Smiths Don Hargraves SIU House Furn Illinois Ave Hardy Ers Red Goose Shoes S. Illinois Frigidaire Thrifty Twin Glenn Chestnut Murphysboro Perryville Asthme Cline-Vice Drug CO Clyde Rush, R. Ph Fasten McGinnis Store Jackson Carbon
Search Courier

Search the Southern Illinoisan Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Southern Illinoisan?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication