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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

6

Carbondale Residents Travel. Roanoke Visit and Local Notes

The Rev. and Mrs. Harry B. Adams of Carbondale depart for a two week vacation in Roanoke Virginia. They will attend the wedding of Miss Anne Fishwick and Roland Hughes on June 19. Miss Mabel McCracken of Chicago visits relatives in Carbondale and works at Michael Reese Hospital. Floyd Mooreland to teach at Lowell Junior High in Flint Michigan after graduating from Southern Illinois University.

Harry B. Adams W. Monroe Carbondale Roanoke William Fishwick Mabel McCracken Chicago George McCracken Araminta M. Ford W. Pecan McCracken Provident Hospital Ines New York City Michael Reese Hospital Floyd Mooreland Lowell Flint Mich Southern Illinois University Mooreland U.S. Post Office

Carbondale Eastern Star to Initiate Members Tuesday

Carbondale Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold initiation ceremonies Tuesday evening at eight o'clock in Masonic Hall. The event includes the installation of new associate conductress Ruby Cutler.

Carbondale Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Ruby Cutler Electa and Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Murphysboro Betty Gallick Edward Huppert Russell Siefert Frank Seyferth Jesse Duncan Freeman Whitson

Marriage Courses to Resume in Fall

The Planned Parenthood Association of Carbondale held its second Education for Marriage course at Lincoln Junior High School with the largest registration yet. Panel members included Dr. Baysinger and Rev. Adams, with Mrs. McCrary as monitor. executive members met July 10 and will host the next course in the early fall with date to be announced.

Planned Parenthood Association of Carbondale Lincoln Junior High R. P. Baysinger Harry Adams Mary Aken J. S. McCrary Planned Parenthood Group Monitor

PTA Leadership Conference Draws Southern Illinois Leaders

PTA leaders from 19 southern Illinois communities gathered at Southern Illinois University for a leadership training planning conference. The program featured general and group discussions, a luncheon, and progress reports on training classes over four years by Miss Anna Carol Fults.

Parent-Teacher Association Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University Melvin Lockard Cobden Illinois PTA Roy Ide Carbondale SIU Division of Anna Carol Fults SIU D. W. Morris Ernest J. Simon ResentVoschar Association

Wenkel Rains wedding links Dupo to Murphysboro roots

Miss Dorothy Lou Wenkel of Dupo married Robert Dean Rains of St. Louis formerly of Murphysboro in a June 5 ceremony at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church Dupo. Attendants included Bonnie Rains Phyllis Karn and Betty Hankamer with 150 guests present. The couple will reside in Dupo after a Florida honeymoon, with Mrs Wenkel a Curlee Clothing Co bookkeeper and Mr Rains an electrician for Missouri Pacific Railroad.

Dorothy Lou Wenkel Dupo Robert Dean Rains St. Louis Murphysboro Christ Evangelical and Reformed H. F. Rinderknecth A Juliet Bonnie Rains Phyllis Karn Betty Hankamer M. J. Vastine Dupo Community Florida Rains August Wenkel Louisa Ave Dupo Community High School Curlee Clothing Co Groom Murphysboro Township High School Howard C. Rains Myrtle Rains Missouri-Pacific Railroad

Creal Springs Couple Wed In May Wedding

Creal Springs resident Miss Doris Elaine Whiteside wed Buel Lee Bailey on May 29 in the bride’s home, with Rev. Joseph J. Evitts officiating. The bride wore a nylon and tulle gown, carried a colonial bouquet, and wore a pearls strand. reception followed with pink primroses.

Doris Elaine Whiteside Lewis Whiteside Creal Springs Buel Lee Bailey Edd Bailey Glendale Joseph J. Evitts Alice Goddard L. R. Vaughn Herrin

Creal Springs Hosts Hicks Craft Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. William Hicks of Milton West Virginia and Mrs. Ray Craft with children Barbara and James of Kansas City Missouri are visiting Creal Springs with Mrs. Bertha Gaskins and her daughter Mable.

William Hicks Milton, W. Va Ray Craft Barbara and James Kansas City, Mo Creal Springs Bertha Gaskins Mable

Leaders from area communities attend event in Belleville

From Belleville, Jonesboro, and Mt. Vernon leaders from at least 19 area communities attended a gathering. Pictured are Mrs. Leo Eitering, left, 407 Walnut, and others at the event.

Belleville Jonesboro Mt. Vernon Leo Eitering Walnut

Designer dress pattern showcases fine workmanship

Joseph Halpert presents a made to order dress with a sweet neckline and pleated skirt. The white trim flatters the chest while the sleeve trim creates a crisp shoulder line. The single seam pleated skirt widens at the hem and reduces belt bulk. Originally in checked silk taffeta, it suits inexpensive cottons too. For trim, pique or organdy is recommended. Pattern No. 1183 from Spadea Syndicate, Inc. requires 434 yards of 36 inch material for dress and 1 yard for contrast. order by mail for $1 with 25c handling.

Joseph Halpert Spadea Syndicate, Inc P. O Dept. C New York N. Y

Califonia Visitors Stay With Murphysboro Friends

Lee and George Clark and daughter Jordi of North Hollywood, California visit Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kent in Murphysboro for two weeks. Everett Fox and sons relocate to Whit tier, California to make their permanent home. Keith Geilhausen of Murphysboro spends a month in Chicago with his aunt Mrs. Meyer Kaplin, former Eva Marie DeZell.

George Clark Jordi North Hollywood Calif Alex Kent Edith St Murphysboro Everett Fox Donald Robert California Whittier Keith Geilhausen Rt. 3 Chicago Meyer Kaplin

Jackson County Home Bureau Hosts Potluck After Meeting

Members of the Executive Board and guests attended a potluck at Miss Jeannette B. Dean house following a regular meeting. Mrs. Phillip Schoettle, director of the southern district, was among the attendees.

Jackson County Home Bureau Jeannette B. Dean Phillip Schoettle

Wesleyan Service Guild To Entertain Council

The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church Murphysboro hosts the Women’s Council of the Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church sanctuary. Mrs Kathryn Atkins will review the book My Six Convicts.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Murphysboro Women’s Council of the Church Chursch Kathryn Atkins

A Private Vow to Guard Marriage From Gossip

Ruth Millett urges June brides to vow never to discuss their husbands with family or friends. A flat rule prevents anger spillovers and preserves mutual respect, reducing embarrassing incidents and preserving privacy in marriage.

Arizona Guests In Elkville Visit Keeps Ties Near

Arizona visitors return from Elkville after week long stays with local families including Mr and Mrs Claude Casteton and Mrs Alice Casleton. Several guests from Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois plan further visits with Elkville residents as they travel home.

Dewey Hobbs Nancy Tuscon, Ariz Claude Casleton Elkville Alice Leming Tucson Lonnie Tucker Clawson Mich Ivan Hall Marseilles Giles Burns Virginia Duffy Rosiclare Bill Patterson Denver Colo Leslie Kimmel Fred Boucher Jackson Henrietta Butler New Athens Jeanette Griffin Alice Casleton Myrtle Heiple Wilmington

Lewis Family Visitors From Metropolis In Murphysboro

Mr and Mrs Phil Lewis Jr of Metropolis were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Phil Lewis Sr in Murphysboro.

Phil Lewis, Jr Metropolis Phil Lewis Sr Murphysboro

De Soto Family Visited Murphysboro Hosts

Mr and Mrs Everett Sloan and their son from De Soto Missouri spent several days in Murphysboro as guests of Mrs Ethel Johnson at 1912 Minton Street.

Everett Sloan de Soto, Mo Murphysboro Ethel Johnson Minton St

Breakfast Table Show Demonstrates Set With Green China

Mary Truitt from Vandalia watches Lynn Havens at Southern Illinois University home economics display. Hurst completes a breakfast table setting using dark green china glassware stainless steel service and a daisies flower arrangement.

Mary Truitt Southernllinois University Vandalia Lynn Havens Hurst

Lasting fragrance tip Liquid Skin Sachet Chantilly

A reader seeks a perfume that lasts. the answer suggests Houbigant Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet for longer wear. The sachet base slows diffusion and evaporation, making fragrance linger on the skin. Available at Cline-Vice Drug Co with tax. Phone 276.

Houbigant

Michigan Residents Visit in Cutler Community

Michigan residents travel to Cutler for summer visits with local families. Milan’s Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaw and children stay with S. T. Shaw. Edwardsville’s Kirk Stafford visits Glen Barwell. Margaret Jacoby returns from Springfield to Cutler for vacation.

Harry Shaw Milan Mich Cutler S. T. Shaw Kirk Stafford Edwardsville Glen Barwell Margaret Jacoby Springfield Mary Wilkerson Harvey Freeman Davenport I. C. Simmons Betty Gitcho Paul L. Freeman Madison Foster Campbell John Campbell

Cardboard Soda Carton Aids Baby Visit Packing

Practical tip for a day at Grandmother's house. Use a cardboard soda water carton to hold baby bottles and place it in the refrigerator upon arrival. The lightweight container keeps bottles organized and accessible for daily care.

Mrs. Trammel Elected Pocahontas at Herrin Lodge

Mrs. Mary Trammel was elected Pocahontas of the Herrin Pocahontas at a meeting in the Redman Hall. Mrs. Ava Moore was named props hetess and Miss Lucy Kelton wenonah with Mrs. Margaret Wichkowsky powhattan. Installation set for July 1 at 7 30 pm in Redman Hall.

Mary Trammel Pocahontas Herrin Pocahontas Herrin Redman Hall Ava Moore Lucy Kelton Wenonah Margaret Wichkowsky Powhattan Redman Hall Ola Mason Verlie Barnett Kelton

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Miss McCracken Floyd Moreland Carbondale Oes Glenn Brown Walter Forsyth W. C. Harris Paul Hunsinger Wenkel-Rains E. A. Bantel Mrs. Bantel Homer Jenkins Lavern Williams George Bantel Electa and Ruth Stephen Davis, Jr North 46Th Clyde Warren Myra Garwood E. J. Curry Pallet Lee Home Bureau Executive Board Ruth Millett Allen Brandon Bush Gilda Jean Nicholas DiPietro Ecole DiPietro Rockledge Ave. Buchanan DiPietro International Business Machine Poughlsie First Apostolic Emeral Cluck Rt. 1 Johnston City Bonnie Jim Bowlin R. B. Akin Miss Cluck E. Blankenship and Company Marion Bowlin Illinois Central Railroad First Methodist Arizona Rhodes—Burford North Lewis Sloan Penny Cline-Vice Drug CO Michigan Vacation Bible School Baptist Book Store W. Main St Kay June Leach John H. Welch S. 13Th St Philip Charles Mascetti Theresa Mascetti W. Adams St Robert DeGasperi Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Mr. Welch Jerry Bouse Ethel Bloodworth Tom Pisoni Joe Carmati Mascetti W. Adams Norge Mrs. Trammel Herrin Pocahontas Lodge Mlinois Carterville
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