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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

Page

6

McCree Meyers Vow Exchange At Lone Oak Church

Miss Margie Myers and Dennis McCree wed in a double ring ceremony at Lone Oak Baptist Church on May 27 with about 100 guests attending. The bride wore a white street length dress, carried orchids, and was attended by Mrs. Dorothy Forbes and Miss Carol Myers. Robert McCree was best man with George Tor rigs and Robert Myers as groomsmen, followed by a church reception.

Margie Myers Floyd Myers Rt. 2 Carterville Dennis McCree Lone Oak Baptist Church Alvin McCree Rt. 1 Bill Sanders Robert Myers George F. Forbes Jr Dorothy Forbes Carol Myers Terry McCree Melodye Mayes Margaret Mattingly Linda Malone Robert. McCree George E. Torrigs Ruth Witlamson

Sweet Sixteen Club Theme Celebrates 16th Anniversary

The Triple Four Club of Carbondale marks its sixteenth year with a Sweet Sixteen theme. A recent party at president Mrs Viola Devers home featured cooperation from city clubs. Duchess Club earned praise for attendance, Double Six Club for largest financial support, and graduation prom aid was given to the high school. Other activities included outdoor events a drive in theater party and a dinner at the city lake. Plans mention a Sweet Sixteen picnic with Siding Co of Herrin and a hostess list including Mrs Ima M Valentine. The bride works for Universal CFT Credit Corp in Carbondale and Mr McCree is referenced at 904 Division St Cavyterville.

Carbondale Viola Devers Duchess Club City Lake Ima M. Valentine Baccus Om. Siding Co Herrin Alene McCree Slaughter Division St Cavy Terville Universal Cft Credit Corp

Degree Team At State Convention

The degree team of the Hermi ages Auxiliary will compete at the state convention in Peoria. They have won the state contest three times and the national contest once. Captain Inez Mille has led the team for ten years with members Lapinski, Vogel, Sadler, Newcom, Elders, Hill, and Campbell. The group meets weekly and will be judged on efficiency, delivery and appearance from memory. Lapinski replaces the late Murphy as a past president joins for the first time. The team left Thursday.

Hermiages Auxiliary Peoria Inez Mille Evelyn Lapinski Maude Vogel Alma Sadler Florence Newcom Ruby Elders Irene Hill Katie Campbell Lapinksi Lucy Murphy

Morning coffee to honor Mrs Barnes at UIS Alumni Day

Southern Illinois University hosts a Saturday morning coffee from 10 to 12 in the Family Living Center to honor Mrs Mary Louise Barnes retiring assistant professor in the School of Home Economics. The event is organized by KO Phi alumnae and the home economics honor society with Mildred Collins of Murphysboro as chair.

Barnes Southern Iliovis University Mary Louise Barnes School of Home Economics Kappa Omicron Phi Home Economics Professional Honor Society Home Economics Mildred Collins Murphysbore Veval Nell Ramsey Omaha Kophil

Couple Attends Wa bash College Graduation

Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson of Jahiston City and Miss Rose Murphy with John Murphy of West Frankfort attend baccalaureate and commencement at Wa bash College Crawfordsville Inc David Wilson son of the Wilsons is a class member and returns to Johnston City for the summer with his parents

Harry Wilson Jahiston City Rose Murphy John Murphy West Frankfort Crawfordsville, Inc Wabash College David Wilson David Johnston City

Johnston City Visitors From Carlsbad Family

Mr and Mrs Leon Mason and son Jerry with their daughter in law James Mason and children all of Carlsbad N W are spending a week in Johnston City with Mrs Leona White the mother in law. Mrs James Mason is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson.

Johnston City Leon Mason Jerry S. James Mason Carlsbad N.W Leona White James Mason Harry Thompson

Birthday Party Honors Stephen Sine 5

A birthday party was held at his home on Tuesday to honor Stephen Sine 5. Out of town guests included Howard Les Jolly of Follet. Johnston City visitors on Wednesday included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Snow and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Newland of Ogden Utah.

Stephen Sine Howard Les Jolly Follet Johnston City Tom Snow Troy Newland Ogden Utah

Kids Fight On Car Trip Dear Ann Landers

A reader asks for practical methods to stop two fighting children in the back seat during long car trips. The letter notes that behavior is calmer at home but escalates on the road, risking parental nerves during the journey.

Ann Landers Murmer

Shy Daughter Seeks Help From Dr Goodman

Parents seek guidance on a tenth grader who excels in spelling and reading yet struggles to make friends and engage with peers. Advice covers social initiation, school placement, and fostering a supportive home plan to reduce shyness and encourage gradual social integration.

Miss Jordon Becomes Bride in Marion Wedding

Miss Brenda Jordon daughter of Cecil Jordon of Marion and John Otis Hiller son of Mr and Mrs William H Hiller of Route 1 Carbondale exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at the Pentecostal Church of God in Marion on May 19 before 50 guests The bride wore a white taffeta dress with lace jacket a pearl crown veil and carried red rose buds Alma Bayer of Marion served as maid of honor in a pink street length dress and white rose bud bouquet Best man was Errol Dor Manterell a second cousin from Marion.

Brenda Jordon Cecil Jordon Marion, End John Otis Hiller William H. Hiller Route 1 Carbondale Church of God Marion Alma Bayer Hiller Errol Dor Manterell Jordan

Family Visit Ends After West Palm Beach Trip

Mr and Mrs Paul Schulterus and their son Quentin with relatives from West Palm Beach Fla, left Thursday after visiting Mr and Mrs Russell Brace in Johnston City. They toured Springfield Addison and Dixon visiting kin. Mrs Hiller, mother of the groom, wore a light blue dress and white carnations. Mr Hiller, recently completing three years in the Army including overseas service, now works at Hanleys Nursery in Marion.

Paul Schulterus Quentin Toward Williams West Palm Beach Pla Russell Brace Johnston City Springfield Addison and Dixon Hiller Army Hanley’ 'S Nursery Marion

Tam Rummage Sale By Our Savior Ladies Aid Society

In Carbondale on Saturday a rummage sale is hosted by Our Savior Ladies Aid Society at the parish house located on 103 Poplar. Proceeds support parish activities and community needs.

Tam Our Savior Ladies Aid Society Poplar

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