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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1956
Page
7
Herrin Woman's Club held its first board meeting of the year at Mrs. A. H. Gerhardt’s home. Committees were named for the Halloween Carnival and other projects, and an arrangements group for the 25th District convention in Herrin next spring was formed.
The Rev. and Mrs. Heber Burge of Herrin First Methodist Church were honored at a church dinner. The program featured group singing, Bible School choruses, a duet by Tammer Salibas, and a conference report by Bill Jack. Mrs. Shelby presented gifts and welcomed them back for another year.
Mr and Mrs William C Ballowe visit Herrin with son Bill and daughter Julia Lynn from Lexington Kentucky. They stay with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Ballowe at 709 South 16th Street and visit local friends and relatives.
Mrs. Ray Hubbs of Herrin arrives home from a three week trip accompanied by her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Larry Koen of Del Ray Beach Florida Koen recently named manager of the Boca Raton Cabana Club They are joined by Ker ty Koen the Hubbs grandson for a summer visit
Carolyn Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Houston of 520 S 16th St Herrin leaves Sunday for an eight week summer course at a college in Kentucky after completing her sophomore year.
Herrin residents welcome three college students home for vacation. Jack Zwick from Harvard University visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Leon Zeick. Charles Tygett from the University of Illinois visits with his mother Mrs Herbert Tygett. Ronald Lawwill from the University of Illinois visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Lindsay Lawwill.
Mrs. W. W. Fulkerson and her two children Marion and Johnny of Freeport spent three days with her parents the Rev Heber W Burge and Mrs Burge. The Rev Burge is pastor of First Methodist Church Herrin.
Mr and Mrs Ben L Baiar returned to their Johnston City home from Miami Florida after a three week visit with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John M Baiar in nearby Wheaton Mo Mrs Maurice Jones also spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Wheaton and returned with daughter Nancy Ruth Jones who has studied at Wheaton College for two years Mr and Mrs Oral Hopkins and children Judy and Jerry of Higginsville Missouri visited Johnston City Tuesday and Wednesday They were joined by Larry Felts grandson of the Roberts family who is staying for about a month stayed start Tuesday
Johnston City First Baptist Young Women's Association meets to map goals for the 50th anniversary of its founding. Miss Decima Willoughby presides and announces a July 12 picnic at Marion Boat Dock for Williamson Association members. A farewell gift for Miss Judy Croessmann is given as she moves to Zeigler.
Mrs Bill Parrent named resident of Zeigler American Legion Auxiliary listing officers including Mrs Francis Colonne as vice president Mrs Tom Milce secretary Mrs Jeff Bagwell treasurer Mrs John Aleksick chaplain and Mrs Joe Dockus sergeant at arms. Retiring president Mrs Guy Ferrari served refreshments.
Ellen R. a 17 year old high school senior seeks guidance on resisting sexual pressure from a boyfriend. Dr. George W Crane warns that yielding risks loss of independence, venereal disease, pregnancy, and future marriage prospects, urging self control and offering a booklet. Ellen ends the relationship on her own terms.
Sgt Charles Adams chief shopper for 100 Americans in Moscow and 75 in Warsaw handles women s girdles dressing gowns and pajamas plus dry cleaning and shipping tasks. He works with Sgt Richard Sanders and Specialist Merrill Brise under Arden E duBois, moving 12 000 to 14 000 pounds of goods monthly.
Pfc. Ronald Ward son of Mr and Mrs William Ward Royalton is on a 20 day leave with his parents. Mr and Mrs Bert Jasenas and children Muskegon are visiting Royalton with Mr and Mrs Joe Kadlubiak and relatives. Jasenas and Kadlubiak are cousins. Mr and Mrs Glen McDowell and family Royalton returned from a four day visit with Mrs Lillie Gandy Dayton Alabama.
Mrs Sue Evans assisted in the grand opening of the Montgomery Ward catalog store in Fairfield on Thursday. Evans, manager of the Montgomery Ward store in Carbondale, participated in the inaugural event.
The Infermatic Time All is a portable automatic timer that switches a lamp on at a chosen time and off at a set time, repeating indefinitely. Police recommend it as a home security aid during vacations, with a living room light simulating occupancy and a second timer for bedroom lights.
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