Carterville Woman's Club Installs Officers
The Carterville Woman's Club closed its year May 28 at the Cabin, installing officers led by Mrs. Henry McCabe with Mrs. Eugene Moroni of Johnston City officiating. Past presidents were honored including Illinois Mother of the Year recipient Mrs. Elbert Fulkerson. Guests included Mrs. Pauline Randol of Washington DC and Mrs. Neirman. decorations featured pink roses, lace, and pink green ribbons.
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Carterville
Woman’s Club
Eugene Moroni
Johnston City
Williamson County Organization of Woman’s Clubs
Henry McCabe
Harvey Clark
Albert Valentine
George Ferrell
James Penrod
McCabe
Dick Richardson
Frank Lauder
J. W. Hayton
Logan N. Colp
William Hastie
Mitchell Beasley
Gordon Riggins
Ray Venable
Albert Williams
Boyd Bevard
Joe Day
William Rushing
Charles Best
Elbert Fulkerson
Fulkerson
Carbondale
Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs
Chicago
Richardson
Fie
IFWC
William Beasley
John Bogard
Pauline Randol
Washington, D. C
Neirman
Rebekahs Honor Past Officers of the 48th District
Randolph County Rebekah Lodge past presidents were honored at a country home event hosted by Chester County officers Mrs. Daisy Vaughn Mrs. Hul dah Patton and Mrs. Emma Bradley and Mrs. Agnes Kirtz. Luncheon served to 16 past presidents from Centralia Du Quoin Murphysboro Ashley Pinckneyville Sparta Percy Chester. Recognition was given to Mrs. Lilly Deering 87 Centralia president in 1908 and Mrs. Rose Fisher 87 president in 1923.
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Randolph County
Rebekah Lodge
Helen Knowles
Chester County
Daisy Vaughn
Percy
Huldah Patton
Emma Bradley
Sparta
Agnes Kirtz
Chester
Centralia
du Quoin
Murphysboro
Ashley
Pinckneyville
Lilly Deering
Rose Fisher
Kings Welcome Visitors in Johnston City Weekend
Mr and Mrs Lou King of Johnston City hosted weekend guests their sons in law and daughters the Rev and Mrs Otto Brown of New Albany Indiana and Mr and Mrs Jack Lester of Carbondale The Lesters departed Monday for Waco Texas where Mrs Lester attends summer school She is a Baylor University senior and teaches commercial subjects at Hurst High School.
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Lou King
Johnston City
Otto Brown
New Albany
Ind
Jack Lester
Carbondale
Lesters
Waco
Texas
Lester
Baylor University
Hurst High School
Asparagus With Potatoes
Wash and scrape 2 pounds new potatoes. Cook in boiling water with salt until tender. Add 3 cups fresh asparagus tips near the end and cook until crisp tender. Drain if needed. Add butter and pepper. Toss gently and serve immediately. Yield 8 servings.
Good Letter Must Interest Addressee Not Just Writer
Ruth Millett offers eight practical tips for writing engaging letters. Emphasize speaking to the addressee, share personal details and small gossip, respond promptly, keep upbeat news, and pass along compliments, ending with a firm note to avoid chiding.
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Ruth Millett
Courtesy for a Lone Woman in Group Etiquette
The text advises that when a lone woman is among married couples the men should ensure she is looked after. It notes awkwardness if unattended and calls it rude for the men to let her manage alone.
Charter Member Honored At Murphysboro Woman's Club Luncheon
Mrs. Kate Thorp of Springfield was guest of honor at a Logan Hotel luncheon for the Murphysboro Woman's Club. An honorary member, she sent a $50 hospital pledge and spoke on the club's history. she attended with sister Mrs. K Q Holland.
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Kate Thorp
Springfield
Logan Hotel
Murphysboro
Thorp
Woman's Club
Bay View Reading Club
Woman’s Club
K. Q. Holland
Norris City
Elizabeth Stein
Murphy
Mrs Viola Hopkins Returns From Chicago Visit
Mrs Viola Hopkins returned to Johnston City after a three day stay with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bruce Craig and family. Also visiting were Capt and Mrs Marion Hopkins and their Rapid City South Dakota family. The group was en route to Boston.
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Viola Hopkins
Johnston City
Chicago
Bruce Craig
Marion Hopkins
Rapid City
S. D
Craigs
Boston
Correspondent Question Sparks Guilt Over Letter Delays
A correspondent reflects on neglect in communication and asks why one should seek sympathy for delayed replies. The piece probes guilt, courtesy, and the responsibilities of timely correspondence.
Carbondale Elks Flag Day Picnic Planned
The Carbondale Elks schedule a Flag Day picnic at Jackson Country Club on June 14 with a morning golf tournament and a traveling trophy for the low score. Pony rides for children start at 2 pm followed by a 6 pm Flag Day address by Charles Lerner and evening dancing. Barbecue runs 3 to 7 pm. last year drew over 1,500 Elks and family members.
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Carbondale
The
Elks Club
Tommy Lawson
War Mothers Plan For Visit To Murphysboro Chapter
Mrs. Mary Waltrip state president of American War Mothers will visit Murphysboro Chapter on June 16. Two families will receive donations, and a potluck supper is set for 6 p m with the state officer as guest of honor. Mrs Mary Butterbusch presided at Monday's meeting at the VFW Post.
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Mary Waltrip
Mattoon
American War Mothers
Murphysboro
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Mary Butterbusch
Yellow Embroidered Organdy Ballgown by Gaile Dugas
A formal gown in yellow embroidered organdy features a three tier bow and a sweeping back train. Designed by Gaile Dugas, the gown highlights elegant tailoring and flowing silhouette.
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Nnal Cotton
Gaile Dugas
James Galanos
Cancer chapter dinner in Benton discusses heredity
The Franklin County chapter of the American Cancer Society met Monday night at the Franklin Hotel in Benton. Dr. A Watson Miller of Herrin spoke on heredity and cancer while 45 persons attended the dinner.
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Franklin County
The
American Cancer Society
Franklin Hotel
Benton
A. Watson Miller
Herrin
Somerset Cloverettes 4-H Club Organized
During the organizational meeting of the Somerset Cloverettes 4 H Club, officers were elected: President Betty Halstead Vice president Mary Lou Best Secretary Karen Robinson Treasurer Bernadette Wanstreet Reporter Violet Russell. Somerset lies in the Murphysboro area.
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Somerset Cloveretes 4- H Club
Betty Halstead
Mary Lou Best
Karen Robinson
Bernadette Wanstreet
Violet Russell
Somerset
Murphysboro
Marlow Speaks To Herrin BPW Meeting
John Lee Marlow, Boy Scout delegate to Valley Forge and world events, spoke at the Herrin Business and Professional Woman's Club meeting Tuesday night. Frances Stanich presided, Edith Gronski performed music, and the club agreed to place flower boxes for city beautification at Brown's Flowers and the Town Shop. нов
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John Lee Marlow
Valley Forge
England
Herrin Business and Professional Woman's Club
Frances Stanich
Edith Gronski
Marlow
Brown’s Flowers
Genevieve DeClue
Carolyn Barnes
Mary Marlow
Johnston City PTA elects new officers
Mrs. Robert Hopkins was elected president of the Johnston City Parent Teacher Community Unit Council at a meeting in the public library Monday night. Kenneth Willhite is retiring president. Other officers are Mrs. Madge Malons as vice president, Mrs. Doris Fleming secretary, Mrs. Ed Chapman treasurer. Willhite named the auditing committee: Mrs. Gordon Goodman, Dean Sellers and Mrs. Virginia Cullyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hopkins
Johnston City
Parent Teacher Community, Unit Council
Kenneth Willhite
Madge Malons
Doris Fleming
Ed Chapman
Willhite
Gordon Goodman
Dean Sellers
Virginia Cullyer
Smiths Move From Waukegan to Great Lakes Base
Carl L. Smith YN-3 and Mrs. Smith visited four days with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Smith and daughter Susie in Johnston City Susie joined her brother and wife for a two week visit The Smiths are moving from Waukegan to the Great Lakes Naval Training base.
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Carl L. Smith
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KINGS
Coulterville
Fred Varner
Norma Pilbean
Char
Les W. Pilbean
Groom
U. S. Air Force
Carl Varner
Maybell-Richell Studio
Na K
E. Monroe
Herrin, Ill
Carbondale Elks
Flo
St. Louis
Eaton & Brown Appliances
East Main
Family Weekly
Southern Illinois
Cancer
Somerset Cloverettes
Waukegan
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