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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1955

Page

6

Carbondale Family Plans Florida Move in June

Dr and Mrs Carl N Reilly and children Carol Linda Jean and Margaret will leave around June 27 from 1101 Van Carbondale for Winter Haven Florida where he will practice radiology at a local hospital He has served at Doctors Hospital in Carbondale for two years Mrs Rockwell Bryden of Tulsa Oklahoma visiting this weekend with Hilen M Flewitt Sr Mrs Bryden a former Carbondale resident Mrs W A Brandon of Carbondale returned from Chicago and Cleveland after accompanying the University School senior class She attended a reception in Cleveland for the supreme worthy high priestess of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Mr and Mrs Don C Beach of Chanute Kansas were luncheon guests of the Brandons Tuesday.

Carl N. Reilly Carol Linda Ste Margaret van Carbondale Winter Haven Fla Reilly Doctors Hospital Carbondale Rockwell Bryden Tulsa Okla Hilen M. Flewitt Sr W. Main S. Carbondale Bryden W. A. Brandon S. University Ave Chicago Cleveland Ohio Brandon University School Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Don C. Beach Chanute Kans

Reverend Claude Hall Improves After Barnes Hospital Surgery

The Rev. Claude C. Hall, chaplain at Holden Hospital in Carbondale, showed improvement after surgery Tuesday at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis. Mrs. Hall stayed with him after accompanying him to St. Louis Sunday. They live at 511 S University, Carbondale, and Hall has served as a Southern Illinois minister for over 50 years, taking the chaplain role after retirement.

Claude C. Hall Holden Hospital Carbondale Barnes Hospital St. Louis

Sheba Shrine No 63 Plans Past Officers Night

The regular meeting of Sheba Shrine No 63 is at the Carbondale Masonic Hall at 7 45 this evening. Worthy High Priestess Nellie Ragland announces the event as Past Officers Night with J R Johnson past watchman of shep herds as guest of honor.

Sheba Shrine No. 63 Carbondale Masonic Hall Worthy Nellie Ragland J. R. Johnson Shepherds

Circle meetings of Woman's Society at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Carbondale schedules circle gatherings Tuesday. Circle 1 meets 1:30 p m at Mrs. Harry Curtis on College Street. Circle 2 hosts coffee at 9:30 a m at Mrs. G C Camp, 509 West Grand. Circle 3 is not meeting while Circle 4 holds coffee at 9:15 a m at Mrs. W B McGinnis, 218 West Oak. Circle 5 holds a 1 p m potluck at Mrs. Howard Lambert's home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Carbondale Harry Curtis College St G. C. Camp W. Grand W. B. McGinnis W. Oak W. Oak Circle 5 Potluck Howard Lambert

Marion sorority plans picnic swimming party

Pd Gamma Lambda chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority in Marion met at the Elks Club Pine Room for its June gathering. The group arranged a picnic swimming party at Marion Country Club later this month.

Gamma Lambda Chapter Delta Theta Tau Sorority of Marion Elks Club Pine Room Marion Country Club

Jaycee Jaycette Picnic Set for Sunday at City Park

The Carbondale Junior Women's Chamber and the Junior Chamber plan a joint picnic at Carbondale City Park on Sunday to dedicate the Marilyn Hunsaker shelter. Playground equipment funded by the Jaycettes Spring Style Show will be inspected by members. Founders Day picnic follows June planning meeting hosted by Bernice Wallace with Betty June Rasche presiding.

Carbondale Junior Women's Chamber of Commerce The Junior Chamber Carbondale City Park Marilyn Hunsaker Jaycettes Jaycette Bernice Wallace Betty June Rasche

Holidays of Ava Married 50 Years

Mr and Mrs Ed Holliday of Ava celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 12 They were married June 12 1905 and have 10 living children eight daughters and two sons One son Clarence L Holliday was killed in World War II Holliday is a farmer and both are lifelong Jackson County residents.

Ed Holliday Ava

Detroit Visitors End Stay in Percy Community

Detroit couple Mr and Mrs Fred Doring end their Percy visit with Mrs C C Doring and siblings Mr and Mrs Harry Gant. St Louis residents Mr and Mrs Raymond White were weekend guests of Mrs Willis Jacoby and her Percy family.

Fred Doring Detroit Percy C. C. Doring Harry Gant Raymond White St. Louis Willis Jacoby

Murphysboro Couple To Visit In Cuba

Mr. and Mrs. Jorge L. Perdomo and daughter Becky Lou of Murphysboro left Wednesday for Cuba. Perdomo, a former resident of Cuba, is returning to his home for his first visit in two years. The family will return to Murphysboro in two weeks.

Jorge L. Perdomo Becky Lou Murphysboro Cuba Perdomo Hazel Duncan Santa Fe, N. M Marion McWherter Maggie Snedden Johnston City Duncan

Murphysboro hosts Detroit visitors with Graff family

Mr and Mrs Homer Graff and family from Detroit are guests of Lavern Worthen and other relatives in Murphysboro, enjoying a family visit and reunion in the area.

Homer Graff Detroit Lavern Worthen Murphysboro

Mrs Robert Johnston Honored At Dinner Bridge Party

Mrs Robert Johnston of Murphysboro was guest of honor at a dinner bridge party held Wednesday at Tom's Place, hosted by her bridge club. The Johnston family plans to move to Detroit soon, and Mrs Johnston received a gift from the club.

Robert Johnston Murphysboro Tom's Place Joanston Detroit Johnston

Rolands Move to Kennewick Park After Camp Hanford Land Closure

Mr and Mrs Ernest Roland formerly of Murphysboro have relocated from the largest U S trailer park in Washington to 3708 West Clearwater Ave Kennewick Washington. Their former park was closed to make way for the new Camp Hanford army base.

Ernest Roland Murphysboro United States Washington West Clearwater Ave Kennewick Wash Rolands Camp Hanford

Meaningless Marriage May Have Meaning

Ten years ago a couple held their marriage together for the sake of the children though it had lost meaning for both. With the third child about to marry and leave home, the wife asks if they now may begin thinking of themselves and end the uneasy, but peaceful, life they learned to maintain for the sake of their children.

When Friends Consider Separation and Divorce

A advice piece counsels cautious reflection before ending a long marriage. It warns that snapping at a partner can erode trust, urges considering children, and suggests a trial separation to test personal happiness and mutual dependence before pursuing divorce.

Engagement announced in Murphysboro

Mrs Alma Davis of 1802 Elm Street Murphysboro announces the engagement of her daughter Catherine Holt to Les Conder of Dupo son of Mr and Mrs Rollie Conder of Cora No definite wedding date has been set.

Alma Davis Elm St Murphysboro Catherine Holt Les Conder Dupo Rollie Conder Cora

Holmes to Work in Michigan This Summer

Wilma Jean Holmes journalism student at the University of Missouri Columbia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Dolph Holmes of Creal Springs. She will spend a week at home then go to Mackinac Island Michigan for the summer job. Clifford Ford of Waukegan vacations with relatives in Creal Springs. Creal Springs Eastern Stars met at the Masonic Temple with Clyde Keltner of Marion as guest of honor.

Wilma Jean Holmes University of Missouri At Columbia Dolph Holmes Creal Springs Miss Holmes Mackinac Island Mich Masonic Temple Creal Clyde Keltner Marion

Lost 20 Lbs With Rennel Recipe

Mrs Tressin Wolfe of Pekin Illinois states she lost 20 pounds using Rennel Concentrate home recipe. She reports relief from bloating gas and swelling, praising its economy. The ad promises a money back refund from manufacturers and claims no starvation diets with Rennel.

Tressin Wolfe R. 2

Georgia Student Visits Carterville

Miss Charlotte Montsinger of Valdosta arrives in Carterville for a brief visit with her grandmother Mrs. Gertie Croslin and uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Dolphy Rushing. She is en route from Blackburn College at Carlinville Illinois to home. Cpl Gordon Gower departs for Fort Sheridan after a 30 day furlough with his family in Carterville.

Charlotte Montsinger Valdosta Carterville Gertie Croslin Dolphy Rushing Miss Montsinger Blackburn College Carlinville, Ill Cpl Gordon Gower Ft. A Nts and Oenior Cuan

Zeigler Church Builds Mexican Supper Meeting Night

Mrs Lehman Davis hosted the Builders Class of Zeigler Methodist Church for a Mexican supper and devotional. Seven members attended the meeting led by Mrs John Grgek with film Goodwill Industry. Nearby visits included the Volperts from Riverside and Batavia addresses. The group scheduled the next meeting for July 11 at Mrs Joyce Ashmore’s home.

Daughters of Rebekah Johnston City Zeigler Methodist Church John Grgek Davis Joyce Ashmore

I Am Going To Have A Baby Crisis In A Young Woman

The piece portrays Bernice G. 19 facing pregnancy and abandonment by a boyfriend who refuses responsibility. Dr. George W. Crane advises avoiding despair and treating the man as a juvenile, urging self-reliance and caution against harmful actions. The commentary links similar cases to warn readers about such player dynamics.

Happiness for women beyond marriage

The passage argues that happiness for women does not depend on marriage and rejects the idea that wives alone can be happy. It favours being single over remaining with an unworthy husband, challenging traditional constraints on female fulfillment.

Yes It’s a Match Favors Read on Folders

Folders reading Yes it s a match Mary Elizabeth and Howard dated July 23 1955 were found opened as favors. The note confirms a match between two individuals with a date linked to the event. The source records a personal pairing discoverable from the message on the folders.

Mary Elizabeth and Howard

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