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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1961

Page

7

Groom and Grandparents Wed on Same Day in 1961 Sparta

Miss Mary Burney of Sparta married Cap Luthy of Willisville in a double ring ceremony at Sparta Methodist Church. Luthy’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Luthy, celebrated their 85th anniversary. The couple bought their license June 1 at the county court house. The weather mirrored the past as it rained in the morning and cleared for the ceremony. The Rev. Oscar C. Maerker officiated, with a reception in the church basement.

Mary Burney Sparte Cap Luthy Willisville Sparta Methodist Church Luthy L. H. Luthy Game Court House Miss Burney William Burney Oak St. Sparta Henry €. Luthy Oscar C. Maerker Sue Hood Sparta Lili

Surprise Package in Oran Reveals Ammunition Hidden in Jugs

A customs officer inspecting a rail shipment of 430 earthen jugs from Morocco dropped one, breaking it to reveal dozens of bullets. The other jugs contained about 25 000 rounds of ammunition, believed to be for Algerian nationalist rebels, prompting an official investigation. Also a recipe note on breading four slices of bread appears in the text.

Oran Algeria Morocco Ann Landers Simmer Camp

Mother Daughter Banquet At Baptist Church

The Johnston City First Baptist Church Young Woman's Association held its delayed Mother-Daughter banquet on Saturday night with the theme Mother is as Jewel. Guest speaker Mrs. Susan Stuckey of Marion spoke on Jewels, and the church quartet performed. Twenty four people attended.

Young Woman's Association Johnston City First Baptist Church Susan Stuckey Marion

Lipstick at dinner table in public places accepted

Dear Ann Landers weighs lipstick at table post meal quick dab allowed in public places. Advice to keep makeup brief, not disruptive, and avoid prolonged primping after meals.

Ann Landers Ann R. D. Dames Dames Hinstick

Summer pattern sewing suit and church notices

An advertisement offers a cotton loose-fit jacket and slim skirt pattern No 3137 in sizes 12 to 18 with yardage and mailing costs. Separately Murphysboro church announces new Methodist Sunday School officers Bill Ridgeway president Elizabeth Ridgeway vice president Evelyn Nash secretary and Margel Crawford treasurer. note plans for speakers and July 6 meeting at Lake Murphysboro.

Murphysboro First Methodist Church of Saeed Bill Ridgeway Elizabeth Ridgeway

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