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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

6

Mrs Ida Berra Heads Herrin Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Ida Berra was elected president of the Herrin Legion Auxiliary at a Tuesday night meeting. Other officers include Mae Abernathy first vice president Ruth Dwyer second vice president Margaret Carnaghi treasurer Mae Walker chaplain Helen Hargraves historian Delila Tutkus sergeant at arms and Lorana Yando color bearer. Delegates to the state convention in Chicago September 6 to 9 were Elsie Carneghi Bessie Nelson and Mrs Esma Fisher with Mrs Mary Will and Mrs Helen Vansaghi as alternates. The group will visit Anna Veterans Hospital June 28 to entertain and distribute treats and will hold a pot luck supper and initiate new members June 19.

Ida Berra Herrin Legion Auxiliary Legion Mae Abernathy Ruth Dwyer Margaret Carnaghi Mae Walker Helen Hargraves Delila Tutkus Lorana Yando Esma Fisher Berra Elsie Carneghi Bessie Nelson Palmer House Chicago Mary Will Helen Vansaghi Herrin Anna Veteran’s Hospital

Mrs Boren Hosts Herrin Home Bureau Meeting

Mrs Thomas Boren of 321 South Twelfth Street Herrin entertained 18 Herrin Home Bureau members Friday afternoon with Mrs Bessie Holland as assistant hostess. President Fred Myers presided. lessons by Mrs Bess Bryant and Mrs Ruby Ben tone covered money management and corsage making.

Thomas Boren South Twelfth Street Herrin Herrin Home Bureau Bessie Holland Fred Myers Bess Bryant Ruby Benitone Wanda Phillips Myers Hershel Ellis

Beta Omicrons Conclude Social Season in Herrin

Beta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Herrin closed its season with a ravioli dinner hosted by Mrs. Harold Grear at 621 South Fourteenth Street. President Mrs. Bill Dugger named a summer social committee and discussed welfare projects for next year. Members earned perfect attendance gifts as meetings move to October.

Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Herrin Harold Grear South Fourteenth Street Jack Larimer Bill Dugger Grear Herschel Reeder Fred. Simmons Kenneth Granneman

Farewell Party for Greer Held in Carterville

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lee Reynolds hosted a going away party for Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Greer at their Carterville home Saturday night. The couple left Tuesday for Camp Lejeune where Mr. Greer is stationed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCluskey, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bulliner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder, and Mr. and Mrs. James Childress.

Ernest Lee Reynolds South Division Street Carterville Freeman Doc) Greer Bob McCluskey Wayne ’ Bulliner Charles Snyder James Childress

Park Visit by Lefler and Baumgarte Families

Mrs. Pearl Lefler with children and Mrs. Gladys Baumgarte with children of Zeigler spent Sunday at New Salem Park in Springfield.

New Salem Park Pearl Lefler Gladys Baumgarte Zeigler Springfield

Herrin Eagles Auxiliary Installs Carbondale Officers

Approximately 110 attended as the Herrin Eagles auxiliary installed new officers with Carbondale officers conducting. Mrs Lucy Murphy became president and Mrs Inez Miller vice president as the group shared a chicken dinner and planned future installations in Du Quoin and Carbondale.

Herrin Eagles Carbondale

Morgan Mines Superintendent Leaves Energy

Mr and Mrs Herbert Jeffers who have lived in Energy for four years move to Elmwood Illinois where they will reside. Mr Jeffers was superintendent of Morgan Mines Inc and Mrs Jeffers taught at the Energy school. Daily Vacation Bible School began at the Energy Baptist church Monday morning.

Josie Moore Energy American Legion Shirley Stevens Mathers Herrin Pal Stevens Herbert Jeffers Elmwood, Ill Minnie Walker Claude Smith, Sr Auto Oakland Calif Energy Bible School The Energy Baptist Church

Zeigler Women Attend 55th IFWC Convention in Chicago

Zeigler Junior Woman's Club president Mrs Tom Swalls and past president Mrs John K Smith attended the Fifty fifth annual Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago May 29 to 31. The event featured Goodwill themed sessions with notable speakers and tours of Goodwill Industries, plus junior activities and a style show. Thomas S Gray of Springfield welcomed a son Thomas Stewart Gray born June 1 at St Johns Hospital. Robina Gray of Zeigler is paternal grandmother.

Zeigler Chicago IFWC Tom Swalls Zeigler Junior Woman's Club John K. Smith Zeigler Club Twenty-fifth Illinois Federation Women’s Clubs Hotel Sherman Goodwill Goodwill Industries West Monroe Thomas S. Gray Springfield St. John’s Robina Gray Roberta Readhead James Gray John Readhead West Frankfort

Rennel Concentrate Helps Vandalia Woman Lose 39 Lbs

A Vandalia resident claims Rennel Concentrate reduced her weight by 39 pounds in weeks. She describes improved energy, mobility, and sleep after using the home remedy and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Vandalia Lady Rennel

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