Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

We have 16,533,978 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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1954

Page

5

Vancils of Carbondale to Visit Mexico

Mr and Mrs A B Vancil of Carbondale will leave Saturday June 5 from Carbondale to Memphis Tennessee where friends will join them for a month long tour of Mexico. Also noted is a Chicago Memorial Day visit by Arlie Kelley and daughter Wilma with Maurice Houghland and family.

A. B. Vancils Carbondale Mexico A. B. Vancil S. Elizabeth Memphis Tenn Vancils Arlie Kelley Wilma Chicago Maurice Houghland

Lt John A Rogers Receives Masters Degree

First Lt. John A. Rogers of the U S Air Force earned a Master s degree in social science from Trinity University in San Antonio Texas on May 31 He is a Carbondale Immunity High School graduate and attended Southern Illinois University He is the son of Mrs Anna Kelley Rogers of 606 S Forest Ave Carbondale The Ever Readies 4 H Club met June 1 at Miss Sharon Hall s home They heard talks on applying a tourniquet treatment of fractures treatment of internal poisons first aid supplies and artificial respiration A demonstration on bandages was given and talks covered bleeding dislocations poison wounds and bites Poison ivy oak and sumac were also discussed The next meeting is June 1

John A. Rogers U.S. Air Force Trinity University San Antonio Texas Rogers Carbondale Southern Illinois University Anna Kelley-Rogers S. Forest Ave Sharon Hall Rt. 2 Pat Adams Betty Smith Elline Crain Wanda Kohlenbert Mary Glenn Rosanary Limbert Carol Glenn Carolyn Adams Peg Wolfe Susie Glenn Sylva van Cleve Raymond J. Dillinger Shirley Ann Edward Wayne Booker Fairbury C. S. Booker Miss Dillinger Carbondale Community High School First Methodist Church

Elkville Families Entertain Guests During Holidays

Elkville residents hosted visitors from nearby towns and states over Memorial holidays. The gatherings included Hickman and Mar tin families from Skokie and Elkville relatives in Can ton and Minneapolis, with other local guests from Wood River, Meredosia, Grand Tower, Roxana, Paducah, and Flint.

Energy Couple Wed 25 Years Energy Couple Wed 25 Years

Mr and Mrs John Stauder of Energy celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on May 23. Twenty eight attendees included Clyde Brown best man, Joe Rinella and Patty Rinella, Bob Stauder Barbara Stauder, Everett Chamness, Bob Turner, Chloe Bowlin, Gilbert Rengstroff, and three Stauder children.

John Stauder Energy Stauders DeSoto Joe Rinella Bob Stauder Carbondale Richard Clyde Brown Herrin Stauder Patty

Murphysboro Families Attend Bradley Graduation

Grace Pate and daughter Betty Jane of Murphysboro travel to Peoria to witness Ted Pate receive a bachelor of science in civil engineering at Bradley University. He will join Illinois Central Railroad on June 16 after visits home, then relocate to Chicago. The Pates plan a southern vacation via Eagle Lake and Texas with relatives.

Grace Pate Betty Jane Murphysboro Peoria Ted Pate Bradley University Pate Murphyswore Chicago Illinois Central Railroad

AAUW Carbondale to Host Annual Tea for Senior Women

The Carbondale branch of the American Association of University Women will hold the annual tea Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 in Woody Hall lounge. Senior women of Southern Illinois University will be honored as special guests.

Carbondale American Association of University Women Woody Hall Southern Illinois University

Household Arts Club Luncheon Set for Monday

The Household Arts Club meets at 1 p.m. Monday for a pot luck luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. S. Bragg at 814 West Walnut in Carbondale.

Household Arts Club W. S. Bragg W. Walnut Carbondale

Past Noble Grands Club Meet Set for Monday Evening

The Past Noble Grands Club schedules a 7 30 PM meeting at the home of Mrs. Harvey Harry 408 Beveridge Street Carbondale.

Noble Grands Harvey Harry Beveridge St Carbondale

Marian Chapter Easter Day Service in Carbondale

The Marion Chapter No. 17 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its Easter Day service at the Masonic Hall in Carbondale located at the corner of Washington and Jackson Streets. The Masonic family and friends are invited to attend the observance.

Marion Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Washington and Jackson Streets Carbondale

Royalton Visit Notes and Palmer Family Reunion

Local notes list residents visiting relatives in Royalton and nearby towns. Dr Jerry Levelsmier heads to overseas duty, visits with Dr Ray Sheppard in Marshall. Multiple guests from Harvey O'Hare O Fallon Berkley and Palatine visit Royalton families. Palmer family reunion at Crab Orchard Lake drew 112 attendees. next reunion planned at Herrin City Park.

Palmer Royalton Crab Orchard Lake Jimmy Jr. Buckingham Mayfield, Ky George Bird Herrin Herrin City Park

Bride to be arrives in Christopher ahead of wedding

Miss Noreen Martin of Dis borough England arrived in Christopher to wed Arden B. Drysdale of Christopher. They met at St. Louis airport with the Drysdale family and local relatives. The couple met while Drysdale served in England with the U S Armed Forces. Wedding plans are in progress. Also visiting Christopher weekend were Mrs. Otho Sims of Atwood and relatives from Belleville Coulterville St. Louis.

Noreen Martin Disborough England Christopher Arden B. Drysdale Isaac Drysdale Martin St. Louis Drysdale Johnny Keys Isaac Drysdale Jr James Hamilton Belleville Harold Hamilton Coulterville Mr. Drysdale Otho Sims Atwood Charles Long Sims Long Home Vernon Angel Cecil Clark Lester Clark

Carterville Couples Tie Knot In May 29 Ceremony

Nancy Jane Emery wed Bobby Dean Ogden in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. W. C. Hamilton in Iuka Mississippi. The couple's families include the Emery and Ogden households of Carterville.

Nancy Jane Emery Lee Emery Texas Ave Carterville Bobby Dean Ogden Orie Ogden Vera St W. C. Hamilton Iuka Miss

Union County Home Bureau Units Schedule Meetings

Bethel unit hosts beauty culture session Monday at Mrs. John Cassel home. Major lesson next week on ironing easier by Mrs. Margaret Vancil with a 4-H home economics demonstration as a minor lesson. Bethel Cobden Alto Pass and W S T units meet Wednesday 1 30 to 3 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church Cobden Chapel Egypt Mill Creek and Dongs Day units meet Thursday 2 to 4 p m at Rural Electrification Association Building in Dongola. Dongola Night unit and others unable to attend meet at 7 15 a m Thursday at REA building.

Bethel Home Bureau Union County John Cassel Union County Home Bureau Union County Home Margaret Vancil Bethel Cobden Alto Pass W.S.T First Presbyterian Church Egypt Mill Creek Dongs Day Home Bureau Rural Electrification Association Dongola REA

Eagles Auxiliary Names Committees

Eagles Auxiliary No. 2569 met Thursday at 8 in Eagles Hall Carbondale. Madam President Marjorie Davis Murphysboro named committee chairmen for the year Visiting Iva Cheatham welfare Marjory Willoughby finance Flo Smith Publicity Opal White and Rachel Treece co chairmen auditor Merlene Brewer membership Marie Tripp Youth guidance muscular dystrophy and cancer combined under co chairmen Merlene Brewer and Frances Temple memorial foundation Rachel Treece Delegates to State Convention June 12 13 will be Marie Tripp.

Eagles Eagles Hall Carbondale Marjorie Davis Murphysboro Iva Cheatham Marjory Willoughby Flo Smith Opal White Rachel Treece Merlene Brewer Marie Tripp Frances Temple Memorial Foundation

Church of God to Hold Service in West Frankfort

A one night service at 7 30 p m Monday at Miners Hall West Frankfort will feature Homer A Tomlinson general overseer of the Churches of God as speaker The No 8 quartet Brother and Sister Devine and Donald Grant will be singers

Miners Hall West Frankfort Church of God Homer A. Tomlinson Churches of God Devine Donald Grant

Mrs Joan Glover Weds Cpl Frank Robinson in San Diego

Miss Joan Glover daughter of Mr and Mrs William H Glover Rt 3 Carbondale married Cpl Frank Robinson son of the late Frank Robinson in a April 24 ceremony at Point Loma Southern Baptist Mission San Diego The Rev Nick N Ogden officiated with maid of honor Miss Dorothy Robinson and best man Pfc John Embry A reception followed at Ocean Beach home of Misses Doris Lee and Ann Barnes The bride formerly worked for P D Johnson Co of Carbondale and the couple now reside at 5067 Brighton Ave Ocean Beach California while he serves aboard USS Hancock in San Diego

Joan Glover William H. Glover Rt. 3 Carbondale Cpl Frank Robinson Point Loma Southern Baptist Mission San Diego Calif Cpl. Robinson Nick N. Ogden Dorothy Robinson Pfc John Embry Goom Doris Lee Ann Barnes Abbott St Ocean Beach Robinson P. D. Johnson Company

Auxiliary party set with potluck and guest night

During the meeting Marjorie Robinson and Edna Cottonaro were elected to membership. It was announced a potluck supper and guest night will be Tuesday at 6:30, the regular Auxiliary party, with members urged to bring guests.

Marjorie Davis Marjorie Robinson Edna Cottonaro

Zodiac Birthday Cards Reveal Horoscope Readings

Astrology fans can now send birthday greetings with cards that disclose the recipient's horoscope reading. Each card features zodiac sign illustrations and a brief reading.

Eagles Hold Joint Installation In Carbondale

Joint installation of officers on June 1 by Carbondale Aerie 2569 and Ladies Auxiliary in the Aerie Home. Leon Sherrett named Eagles president. Marjorie Davis installed Auxiliary president. Installing officers were Ben Cherry and Lucy Murphy. Other officers listed for both groups. Junior past worthy presidents received diamond lapel buttons. A chicken supper was served before ceremonies.

Carbondale Aerie Order of Eagles Aerie Leon Sherrett Carbondale Eagles Marjorie Davis Murphysboro Ben Cherry Worthy Lucy Murphy State Worthy Floyd Crawshaw Max Treece H. D. Sharp F. L. Holder Mt. Vernon R. F. Snyder Texas James E. Johnson Harry A. Flynn Howard Ferrill Roy Bain Charles A. Hall

Johnston City Couple Wed in Candlelit Johnston City Church

Miss Lenora Mae Fleming and Malcolm McNeil Jr. wed in Johnston City Methodist Church attended by families from Johnston City, Carterville and St. Louis. The ceremony featured gladioli decorations, organ music, and a yellow net maid of honor gown. The bride wore embroidered organdy over white satin with orange blossom crown. Honeymoon planned in northern Missouri.

Lenora Mae Fleming Rudolph Fleming Davis St Johnston City Malcolm McNeil Jr St. Louis Malcolm McNeil Sr Carterville Marion Franks Christopher William Kendrick Ral Kowalis Kendric Phelia Pat Parrish Jack Wynn Gary Meake George Hensley Ruth Fleming City Donald Carbondale Dorothy Stone McNeill Johnyon Gay High Cmt Williams Company St. Lou

Visits and gatherings in Zeigler and surrounding towns

Mrs. Alice Payne returns to Fort Smith after two weeks in Zeigler with extended family visits. The Past Matrons Club elects officers with 13 in attendance. Weekend guests from Murphysboro, Granite City, and St. Louis join local residents for celebrations and graduation events at Murphysboro Township High School.

Alice Payne Fort Smith, Ark Zeigler Lancie Shannon Ed Miller Margaret Shannon V. C. Hanna Mars. Edward Cole St. Louis Murphysboro Murhysboro Township High School

Murphysboro Group Honors Mrs Stearns With Shower

Estherian Class of Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro held a stork shower for Mrs Ruth Stearns after their class meeting Tuesday at the church. About 18 members and three guests attended with devotions by Rose Robinson and games led by Wilma Shannon and Ruth Robinson.

Elm Street Baptist Church Murkysboro Ruth Stearns Rose Robinson Wilma Shannon Ee Robinson Alma Rains Eva Hammond Helen Penrod

Hart Family Plans Florida Move

Mr and Mrs Harold Hart and daughter Janice of Murphysboro plan a Florida home. Mrs Hart's mother is seriously ill and her father Mr and Mrs Charles McBride live in Lake Worth. The Harts formerly resided at 2008 Wall St Murphysboro.

Harold Hart Janice Murphysboro Hart Charles McBride Lakeworth Harts Wall St

Grace Riggie Recuperates After Surgery in Carbondale

Mrs Grace Riggie of Murphysboro has been hospitalized at Tors Hospital in Carbondale after surgery two weeks ago. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.

Grace Riggie Murphysboro Neetors Hospital Carbondale

Baptist Guild Elects Officers at Murphysboro Church

Miss Pat Williams was elected president of the Ann Justin Guild of First Baptist Church in Murphysboro. Officers include Linda Dougan as vice president Jama Hanna treasurer Blaylock secretary Sandra Swafford White Cross quota Wilma Turnage reading chairman and Mary Williams devotions chairman. Refreshments were served to 10 members.

Pat Williams Ann Justin

Miss Mary Allen Elected President of 4-H Club

Mary Allen was elected president of the Loco Live Wires 4-H club. Bastien was named chairman of games. Refreshments were served by Mary Allen. The next meeting will be at the home of Mary Dot Hoffecker.

Mary Allen Loco Live Wires Bastien Mary Dot Hoffecker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kelleys Paula Rogers Edith Rogers S. 16Th St Paul Rogers Jack Turner Methodist Georgia Walden Roy Walden Max Brewer Mr. Brewer Henry Campbell Carmi First Christian Odessa Tex Paul Warton Brewer Weekly John Burns Walier Connie Doyle Griffith Crossville Miss Burns Lastour Corporation Namaral Doyle’s Grill Elkville Fred Hickman Alvin Martin Paul Whetstine Canton Minneapolis Duane Baucas Flint Mich Jessie Tripp Leslie Cotton Wood River Kenneth Grammer Sue Carol Meredosia H. C. Grammer Lula Grammer Grand Tower Lillian Grammar Buddie Elbert Bennett Paducah, Ky William Bennett Larry C. R. Fitzpatrick Mulberry St Eagie Lake Vicksburg Fitzpatrick Midwest Dairy Products Co Jewell Wisconsin E. G. Jewell Tommie Beloit Wis Robert Beloit College AAUW Marion Chapter OBS Levelsmiers O. E. Levelsmier W. Mill Jerry Levelsmier U.S. Army Levelsmier Ray Sheppard Marshall Mrs Jerry O'Hare Harvey Agnes O'Hare Ralph Skaggs of O'Fallon Joseph Libner Russell Burgess Berkley Elmer Laird Alvin Loeb Palatine Ted Loeb Homer Barnett Carterville Persons Loren Goins Vick Phillips Lansing, Mich Emma Goins J.deller Ethel Whittenberg Berwyn John Phillips Hurst Elvis Waldron Lora Tygett Dunning Floyd Tygett Kansas City, Mo Eagles Auxiliary Names Committees Mary Ann Davidson Helen Sharp June Humphrey Ruth McIntosh Lois Peterson Juanita Daniels Gladys Holliday Esther Loftus Emitt Conley Chebanse Sparks Joe Terando Conleys Carey Dean E. L. Berger Champai Ernest Lawson Oak Park Enoch Nelson of Washington, D. C Enoch Nelson Jr Lloyd Williams Florence Meyers Andy Ferketich Clyde Whaley Mrs. Grover Stearns Grover Stearns Carl Stearns Ann Pat Ease St. Louis Robert Miller Chester Burkey Keith Ricky Chester Murdy Carol Jean Atty Alice Fay Boston Granite City James Marshall Herbert Marshall Lester Judith Ann Lynn Stearns Wesleyan Service Guild Centenary Methodist Church Joy Perry North St Virginia Peters Helen McDowell Mary Opal Wright Joy Mary Lou Dillinger Norma Jean Cluttis Florida Baptist Guild
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