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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

6

Rev Day Family Visit to Carbondale Details Background

The Warren Days Bud and Jean Day with children Mary Trene and Phyllis Jean return from India after five years with the Presbyterian and United Church missions. Bud led at Allahabad University and studied village sanitation near Calcutta. Jean, an architect, aided the Allahabad Agricultural Institute. They travel via Calcutta Bangkok Hongkong Manila Guam Wake Honolulu to Carbondale and will spend a year on furlough and study at the University of Illinois.

Warren Bud Mary Trene Phyllis Jean Singer Bondale United States India Student Christian Center Allahabad University Allahabad Jean Bengal Engineering Cell Calcutta Carbondale Community High School U. S. Navy University of Ilinois U. S. Naval Reserve Union Theological Seminary New York City Presbyterian Mission el Guado Puerto Rico Ganado Ariz Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Board of Forign Missions United Church of North India Day Jean Krieger Peoria Allahabad Agricultural Institute Bangkok Hongkong Manila Guam Wake Honolulu Los Albuquerque Carbondale University of Illinois Champaign

Royal Neighbors Convene District Meeting at Zeigler High

The annual Royal Neighbors of America district convention convened in Zeigler with 80 delegates registered and 100 attending the evening session. Honored guests included state supervisor Mrs. Tillie Albrecht and District deputy Mrs. Myrtle Perkins. Next convention set for West Frankfort. Delegates from Carbondale listed.

Royal Neighbors of America Zeigler High School Franklin Williamson Perry Saline Jackson Tillie Albrecht Champaign Myrtle Perkins Murphysboro Albrecht Zine Cornwell Oracle Zeigler Royal Neighbor Lodge Zeigler Christian Church Zeigler Camp West Frankfort Carbondale Nora Wakefield C. B. Grady Lena Gher Ada Balcom Truman Stearns

Golden 50th anniversary for Joe and Effie Crowell in Carbondale

Mr and Mrs Joe Crowell of Rt 1 Carbondale celebrated their golden wedding May 20 1906 50 years together with a family party at home Mrs Crowell formerly Effie Hagler of De Soto attended along with sister Mrs S S Moseley In Carbondale Their children Leona Castleberry Murphysboro Ray Miller Carbondale and Lawrence Crowell Carbondale plus nine grandchildren attend The Crowells have lived in Carbondale 30 years and in their current Rt 1 home 10 years He is retired from Illinois Central Railroad.

Joe Crowell Rt. 1 Carbondale de Soto Crowell Effie Hagler S. S. Moseley Leona Castleberry Murphysboro Ray (Mamie) Miller Lawrence Crowell Crowells Illinois Central Railroad

Elkville FHA Chapter Officers Plan Yearly Program

Newly installed Elkville FHA officers met June 1 at Elkville High School to plan a summer and school year program. The schedule includes dances, bake sales, a civil defense meeting, FHA Week turkey raffle, freshmen initiation, Daddy Date Night, a style show, Senior Day with canned beans and cheese, plus other activities.

Elkville FHA Future Homemakers of America Elkville High School Civil Defense

Fountain of youth found in living fully for older women

Ruth Millett argues that older women who stay busy and engaged avoid chasing youth. They soothe their vanity by focusing on others, current events, and personal growth. Those who embrace enthusiasm show on their faces and in their charm, while others age by fixating on staying young.

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Murphysboro Couple Attends Colorado University Graduation

Mr and Mrs J C Daniel of Murphysboro travel to Boulder Colorado for their son Dr Joseph Daniels graduation from Colorado University with a doctorate in zoology and biology The couple will attend a student luncheon and visit family in Alamosa before returning. They also note Mel Sloan visiting Peoria and Bloomington and Mrs C E Wilson returning from Rockford visits.

J. C. Daniel Murphysboro Boulder Colo Colorado University Daniel Joseph Daniel Alamosa Sloans Peoria Bloomington Mel Sloan

Kansas Visitors In Johnston City Guests Visit Family Ties

Kansas visitors in Johnston City include Delmer Mitchell and his children arriving for an indefinite visit with Mrs. Troy Mitchell and her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Fletcher. Also in town are Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bryant of Pontiac Michigan spending two days with Nuburn Bryant and family.

Delmer Mitchell Delmer Jr Alana Richard Martha el Dorado Kan Johnston City Troy Mitchell John Fletcher Francis Bryant Pontiac, Mich Nuburn Bryant Lowell Williams Larry West 8 Street

Farewell Party for Mrs Ferguson by Murphysboro Guild

The Junior Guild of First Methodist Church Murphysboro held a potluck supper at Riverside Park in honor of Mrs William Ferguson. Ten members attended a brief business meeting led by Nell Smith. Susie Wless was hostess. The next meeting is set for July 23 at Mrs Floria Stoker’s home.

First Methodist Church Murphysboro Riverside Park William Furgerson Murray, Ky Nell Smith Susie Wless Guild Floria Stoker Clay St

Pre-Wedding Dinner Honored Livelys Before Murphysboro Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Ivan B Lively Jr were honored at a June 2 pre wedding dinner hosted by Mrs Bonnie Lockwood in Carbondale. The couple wed June 3 at Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro with 22 wedding party members and family in attendance. Buffets featured tables with Japanese lanterns and spring blooms.

Ivan B. Lively Jr Bonnie Lockwood Rt. 4 Carbondale Livelys Elm Street Baptist Church Murphysboro Kay Frances Layne Fred Layne Pine St Ivan B. Lively Sr Ret

Republican Committeewomen Discuss Election Plans

Southern Illinois Republican women met Tuesday night at Tom's Place near De Soto to discuss duties in an election year. Audrey Peak of Winchester urged federated and non federated groups to work with county organizations and to conduct pre election polls and instructional conferences. Eight of the district's 15 counties sent representatives and affirmed plans to register 21 year olds and boost turnout.

Illinois Republican Audrey Peak Winchester Peak Republican State Central Committee Tom’s Place de Soto Elizabeth Walser Anna Republican State Central Southern Illinois Womn Federated Club State Federation of Illinois Republican Women’s Clubs William G. Stratton Morton Hollingsworth Illinois Republican State Central Committee Federated Clubs Margaret Reynolds Vienna Johnson County Franklin County Erma Garrett Jackson County Dorothy Muckleroy Pearl T. Spara Perry County Carl Beck Randolph County Mae Webb Saline County Wanda T. Taylor Union County Clara Brimm Williamson County Bertha Otey Walser

Pocahontas Lodge to Elect in Herrin

The Herrin Pocahontas Lodge will elect officers at 7 30 p m tonight. A public benefit party follows at 2 30 p m Sunday at City Hall to raise funds for the Great Council Convention. Herrin Children in Piano Recital at First Baptist Church features students and instructors with refreshments for 40 attendees.

Herrin Pocahontas Lodge Lodge Great Council Herrin Louis French First Baptist Church Terry Kilbreth Jill and Kathy Reagan Brenda Childers Pamela Schaubert Artie Phillips Sharon Brown Nancy East Rita Jo Sturgis

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