Airman Clutts Visits Parents in Carbondale
Airman Bobby L. Clutts and Miss Betty Weigh of Austin arrived Monday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Clutts at 510 N Michaels Carbondale for several days Clutts is stationed at Borgstrom Air Force Base in Austin The Amateur Garden Club meets Friday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs Ralph Johnson 711 W College Carbondale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby L. Clutts
Betty Weigh
Austin
Texas
Ray Clutts
N. Michaels
Carbondale
Clutts
Borgstrom Air Force Base
Ralph Johnson
W. College, Carbondale
Reichert Dance Studio Recital at Teen Town Carbondale
Students from Reichert Dance Studio staged a Golden Age Club recital in Teen Town Carbondale. Mrs Della Armstrong opened with a thought for the day as chairs Ruth Stokes and Pearl Matheny presented the dancers followed by tap ballet and acrobatic numbers. About 75 attended the program and social hour afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichert Dance Studio
Golden Age Club
Teen Town
Carbondale
Della Armstrong
Ruth Stokes
Pearl Matheny
McGee Reunion Held at Crab Orchard Lake
The McGee family reunion gathered at Crab Orchard Lake all day Sunday with about 100 attendees from Herrin, Johnston City and farthest guests from Flint Michigan. Loran McGee and family hosted a basket dinner and afternoon games, swimming, and visiting before returning to Flint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Lake
Herrin
Johnston City
Flint
Mich
Loran McGee
Delbert Barnett
Bill McGee
Ann LaCroix
Rure
Carbondale
Anna Area Residents Visit and Travel Notices
Mrs. Frank Fox of Anna and Mrs. C O Smith in Phoenix Arizona for summer visit. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Thompson of Alameda California visiting Anna with Mrs Thompson's sister and brother in law. Mr and Mrs Billie Murrie arrive in Anna after discharge. Mr and Mrs Ray Verble of Anna visit East St Louis with daughter and son in law. Rodney Anderson arrives from University of Florida for a visit. Mr and Mrs Don Baker of Portsmouth Ohio visit Anna over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fox
Anna
Phoenix, Ariz
C. O. Smith
Arthur Thompson
Alameda, Calif
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs
Gordon Peeler
Billie Murrie
Mr. Murrie
California
Ray Verble
East St. Louis
Edward Stegle
Rodney Anderson
University of Florida
F. G. Anderson
Don Baker
Portsmouth
Ohio
Paul Baker
Summer Fashion News Lets Women Shop Wide-Set Brassieres
A brief note announces brassieres with wide-set shoulder straps to complement wide-necked dresses planned for summer wear. The item highlights new undergarment designs aimed at current wardrobe trends.
Bible School Opens at Steeleville Baptist Church
Bible School opened at Steeleville Baptist Church on June 7 and runs for two weeks with sessions from 8 30 to 11 am. Classes cover Bible stories songs and crafts led by Rev Ferdie Schimpf for intermediates and Mrs Robert Kuhnert junior class Mrs Joe Williams primary class and Mrs Herschel Rowland beginners. Beverly Jo Williams serves as pianist and Mrs John Jeffers handles secretary duties and refreshment coordination. The Bible Explorers class from Percy Baptist enjoyed an overnight camping trip at Crab Orchard Lake with six students and their teacher Mr and Mrs Joe O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Steeleville Baptist Church
Ferdie Schimpf
Robert Kuhnert
Joe Williams
Herschel Rowland
Beverly Jo Williams
John Jeffers
Bible Explorers
Percy Baptist Church Sunday School
Crab Orchard Lake
Joe O’conner
Murphysboro Residents Attend Washington University Graduation
Murphysboro people in St Louis attended graduation exercises at Washington University. Dr and Mrs Glenn Ozburn and Mrs James W Harvey led a group including Miss Rose E Harvey Miss Virginia Waite Harvey and David Harvey Mrs Margaret Ozburn Carruthers and Winifred Jane Harvey. Carruthers earned nursing diploma and Harvey earned a bachelor of science in nursing. A reception followed for graduates families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Washington University
Glenn Ozburn
James W. Harvey
Rose E. Harvey
Virginia Waite Harvey
David Harvey
Margaret Ozburn Carruthers
Ozburn
Winifred Jane Harvey
James Harvey
Mrs R W Carlsten Returns From Illinois Visit
Mrs R W Carlsten returns to Murphysboro after a week in Bloomington Illinois accompanied by her sister Mrs D M Jackson for a visit in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carlsten
Bloomington
R. W. Carlsten
Murphysboro
Bloomington, Ill
D. M. Jackson
Weekend Guests Visit Murphysboro Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gola of East St. Louis and Miss Pauline Fay Blaylock with Leo Schank of Granite City stayed with Miss Blaylock's parents at 1322 Maple Street in Murphysboro for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gola
East St. Louis
Pauline Fay Blaylock
Leo Schank
Granite City
Miss Blaylock
L. E. Blaylock
Maple St
Murphysboro
OLeary Family Visits Murphysboro Relatives
Mr and Mrs Michael OLeary and children Mike and Nell Ann of Chicago are spending the week in Murphysboro with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ward and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Leary
Mike
Nell Ann
Chicago
Murphysboro
Charles Ward
Murphysboro Student Returns Home for Summer Vacation
Miss Jama Jo Harvey daughter of Mrs James W Harvey 502 South 17th Street Murphysboro arrives home today from Blackburn College for the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Harvey
Jama Jo Harvey
James W. Harvey
S. 17Th St
Murphysboro
Blackburn College
Ruth Millett Advice: Rise Above Husband Criticism
Column urges wives to reclaim self respect amid husbands' constant fault finding. Women should stop seeking approval and instead stand tall, ignore unwarranted digs, and cultivate self worth through personal effort and independence.
Marriage Announcement in Murphysboro
Mrs. John Zimmerman of Oroville and Mr. Fred Carter of Murphysboro announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis to Billy Carter. The ceremony was June 7 at the groom’s home in Murphysboro with Rev. James B. Daniels officiating. Attendants included members of both families and friends such as Vickie Daniels and the Moutrias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmerman
Oroville
Phyllis
Billy Carter
Fred Carter
Murphysboro
James B. Daniels
Bob Daniels
Vickie
Joe Carter
Binnie Carter
Davis Family to Visit Murphysboro for Weeks
Mr and Mrs T E Davis and family of Jeffersonville Indiana will arrive in Murphysboro Thursday to spend several weeks with Mrs Effie Hammel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Murphysboro
T. E. Davis
Jeffersonville
Ind
Effie Hammel
Taylorville Couple Visit Murphysboro on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ray Hagler of Taylorville were visitors in Murphysboro on Sunday as they spent a day in the city visiting friends and taking in local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Murphysboro
Ray Hagler
Murphysboro Girl Scout Day Camp Planned
Murphysboro Girl Scout Day Camp will start at Riverside Park on June 22 under director Mrs. Mary Reid. The 3rd to 6th grade camp invites registration with Mrs. Reid or leaders, with a June 18 deadline for those not yet registered. Activities include swimming cook-outs and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Mary Reid
Reid
Cutler Family Welcomes Several Visitors and VBS Events
Martha Nalandrone of New York spends week in Cutler with sister Emma Newton after visiting Belleville with Newtons daughter Mrs. Joe Bates. Roy Beinart plans Chicago visit with daughter Mrs. Lee Zoller. Vacation Bible School runs June 7 to 11 at local churches with exhibit night and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Nalandrone
New York
Cutler
Emma Newton
Belleville
Newton
Joe Bates
Roy Beinart
Chicago
Lee Zoller
the Baptist Church
Margaret Jacoby
Monmouth College
Michigan Couple in Johnston City Headed Home
Mr. and Mrs. John Whittington of Detroit are visiting Johnston City with Mrs. Maude Whittington and relatives after a California vacation. They are en route to their Detroit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whittington
Detroit, Mich
Mr. Whittington
Maude Whittington
Johnston City
California
West Frankfort Bride Weds Airman at Local Church
Miss Carol Ann Dupas married A 2 C Frank E Herr in a 3 pm double ring ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church West Frankfort attended by about 150 guests. The groom, stationed at Roswell Air Base New Mexico, is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Barnes Johnston City. The couple plans to move to New Mexico after a 21 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Dupas
Floyd Dupas
West Frankfort
Frank E. Herr
Roswell Air Base
New Mexico
Frank Barnes
Pine St
Johnston City
Morgan Silar Jr
Calvary Baptist Church
Janet Cornill
Dixie Shymonk
Billie Odle
Matern of Honor
Cpl
Thomas Bullaro
Chicago
Barnes
Vacationing Savers Visit Royalton From Colorado
Naomi Linda and Ronnie Sanders of Denver are spending a month in Royalton with grandparents Mr and Mrs Austin Perryman and other relatives. Harold Short hosted Sammy Guill at a dinner for his 16th birthday with fifteen guests present. The Harman and Holden families plus Miss Passeger and Arthur Passeger visited Royalton over the weekend from Anchorage and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Linda
Ronnie Sanders
Denver
Colo
Royalton
Austin Perryman
Harold Short
Sammy Guill
Dave Harman
Patty
Dave Jr
Anchorage
Alaska
Robert Holden
Jerry
Mattie Passeger
Arthur Passeger
St. Louis
Mrs
Joe Passeger
Summer Convention of 25th District Legion Auxiliary
The 25th District American Legion Auxiliaries plan their summer convention at Crab Orchard Lake Haven on June 16 with a 9:00 a.m. board and 9:30 a.m. sessions. District officers to be elected and installed, honors by Mrs. Omar McMackin and F. H. Peters, plus guests Dr. E. A. Welch and Ray Hubbs. Reservations to Mrs. Araminta Bigelow. Mrs. Homer E. Roman to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliaries
Crab Orchard Lake Haven
Omar McMackin
Department of Illinois
F. H. Peters
U. S. Hospital
Marion
E. A. Welch
U. S. Veterans Hospital
Ray Hubbs
The
Haven Board
Araminta Bigelow
Johnston City
Homer E. Roman
Creal Springs and Hot Springs Visitors and Club Notices
Creal Springs residents and guests frequent Hot Springs and Cave-in-Rock for visits and recreation. The Spring Clover 4-H Club elected officers on June 3 in Creal Springs, with a separate Lucky Four Leaves club organized June 1 in Arnold View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. White
Creal Springs
Hot Springs
Ark
Dorothy Trout
Oak Park
Elmer Trout
Glen Montgomery
Chicago
Inez Thompson
Bob
Sharon Rae Cavitt
Spring Clover
Harry Sneed
Christenna McCormick
Sandra Kay Rose
Shirley McDanel
Donna Jean Fern
Nancy Gordon
Jo Ann Curley
Sue Rich
Arnold View
Ruth Grant
Marion
Williamson County
Hubert Fulkerson
Virginia Parks
Doris Roberts
Alice Parks
Judy Parton
Federal Council
Mary Alice Cline
Adena Furlow
Connie Roberts
Wardena Furlow
Rosemond Parton
Jean Roberts
Verna Donelson
John Albert
Daisy Donelson
Elbert Ford
Former Resident Ends Visit With Parents in Herrin
Mrs Ed Calcaterra of Crocker Missouri left Sunday after a week in Herrin visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Marlow 705 W Madison Sr and other relatives and friends Her husband is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri Mr and Mrs Lias Holbrook returned to Detroit Michigan after a two month visit in Herrin with his sister Mrs Mary Goodman and his father L L Holbrook who is a patient at Schoenig Nursing Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Calcaterra
Crocker
Herrin
Frank Marlow
Lias Holbrook
Detroit
Mich
Mary Goodman
10Th St
L. L. Holbrook
Schoenig Nursing Home
June Gerberding
Campbell Hill
St. Louis
Clarence White
Los Angeles
Calif
Jessie
Agnes
Anna Shaw
H. O. Shaw
Hobert
Ind
Lily Brandhorst
Herrin Family Attends National Baptist Convention in St Louis
Mr and Mrs Mason Vallett and daughter Peggy Ann of Herrin visited Kiel Auditorium in St Louis on Friday to attend the National Southern Baptist Convention session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
St. Louis
Mason Vallett
Peggy Ann
National Southern Baptist Convention
Kiel Auditorium
Public song recital featuring Grace Moroni Duty students
Pfc Charlet reports to Jacksonville. Pfc William Glenn Charlet leaves Marion after a 20 day furlough with parents at 200 S 18th St. He had spent 10 weeks at Parris Island prior to the leave. The event lists several local students including Joann Amati Larry Wade Robin Deck Pris cilla Nierman and Barbara Corcoran among others. The recital is Thursday at 8 PM at the Evangelical and dew Church in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Amati
Larry Wade
Robin Deck
Herrin
Nick Poggas
Barbara
Byron Corcoran
Jerry
Rosemary Crawford
Venita Brothers
Zeigler
Priscilla Nierman
Carterville
Grace Moroni
Marion
Evangelical and Dew Church
William Glenn Charlet
U. S. Marine Corp
Jacksonville
Fla
Clifford Charlet
S. 18Th St
Charlet
Parris Island
S. C
Barbara Johnson Weds Edgar Allen in Herrin
Miss Barbara Anne Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Johnson Hafer became the bride of Edgar Lee Allen son of Mr and Mrs Glaston Allen 902 S 4th St Herrin on May 27 The Rev A N Sanders performed the single ring ceremony at 7 pm in the Herrin Second Baptist Church The bride wore a street length white dress Attendants were Miss Patsy Bush Zeigler and Laverne Johnson Hafer brother of the bride The Allens reside at 902 S 4th St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Anne Johnson
Lester Johnson
Hafer
Edgar Lee Allen
Glaston Allen
S. 4Th St
Herrin
A. N. Sanders
Herrin Second Baptist Church
Patsy Bush
Zeigler
Laverne Johnson
Campbell Hill Teacher Takes Two Week Vacation
Carl Carstens, a Lutheran School teacher in Campbell Hill, leaves Monday for a two week vacation in Battle Creek Nebraska and plans to attend summer school at Southern Illinois University upon return. Mrs Lavada Williamson of St Louis visits Campbell Hill for several days amid family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carstens
Campbell Hill
Battle Creek
Nebraska
Southern Illinois University
Lavada Williamson
St. Louis
Elvin Reynolds
East St. Louis
Amanda Barrow
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Airman
Phoenix
Ariz
Mildred Norment
Reg. Beautician and Cosmetican
Cline-Vick Drug CO
Mary Kay Squires
University School
Future Homemakers of America
Miss Squires
Burton Squires
Rt. 4
BIBLE
Steeleville Church
O'Leary
Ruth Millett
Inez Jane Blair
Paducah
George Blair
United Presbyterian Church, Cutler
Ada Eldridge
George Lowry
Butte
Mont
Gene Troop
Coal Bailey, Ill
Lyle Johnson
Anna Maynard
Ellen
Zion
Ill
Tom
Frank Sprague
Vacation Bible School
Baptist Book Store
W. Main St
Citas
Michigan
Colorado
Illinois
Goose
Arkansas
Bud Rupert
Dorothy Lind
Cave-in-Rock
R. S. Wallace
Pfc
Barbara Johnson
Edgar Allen
Mrs. Allen
Robert Thompson
Marion Furniture Mart
North Market Street
Folker
Illinois Avenue
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