Sondags Celebrate Golden Anniversary in Valmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. William Sondag of Valmeyer marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 2 with an open house for about 400 guests. The couple, married June 2 1908 at St Frances Church Harrisonville, were surrounded by family including four sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sondag
Valmeyer
R. F. Sondag
Murphysboro
St. Mary’s Catholic
Chin Valmeyer
Augustine’s
Belleville
Sondag
St. Frances Church
Harrisonville
Niebruegge and Sondag
Monroe County
Carbondale Families Visit Leonard Wood
Mr and Mrs William H Hiller Rt 1 Carbondale and Mrs Enoch Betts 402 S Logan St Carbondale spent the weekend at Fort Leonard Wood Mo where they visited their sons Pvt John O Hiller and Pvt Richard L Betts They will graduate from boat training Friday and their mothers plan to attend the ceremony Afterward the servicemen will return home They will have 15 days leave before new station assignments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hiller
Rt. 1
Carbondale
Enoch Betts
S. Logan St
Fort Leonard Wood
John O. Hiller
Richard L. Betts
Pvt
Hiller
Pvt. Betts
Birthday dinners honor Louis Cain in Herrin
A birthday dinner was held Sunday for Louis Cain aged 63 of 1404 South 14th Street Herrin. Attending were Fred and wife from Wheatcroft Kentucky, Charles Cain and son Bob from Princeton Kentucky, plus many Herrin neighbors and relatives including Bertha Cain Jesse Sher rard Billy Turner Kenneth Craig and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cain
S. 14Th St
Herrin
Fred Capps
Wheatcroft
Charles Cain
Princeton
Bobby
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
John Sherrard
Bertha Cain
Jesse
Billy Turner
Gene
Stevie
Kenneth Craig
Linda Sue
Patty Ann
Billy Lyn
Capps
Cain
Cains
Jeanette Ferguson
Kay South
Mann School Holds Annual Reunion at Cottage Home Church
An annual homecoming of Mann School District 107 teachers and pupils was held at Cottage Home Baptist Church south of Carterville. President Rayburn Ice led a business program and officers elected for the coming year include Rayburn Ice president Clifton Henderson vice president and Agnes Spiller secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann School
Cottage Home Baptist Church
Carterville
Rayburn Ice
Rayburn
Connellys Return to Maroa After Murphysboro Visit
Mr and Mrs A E Connelly and daughter Patricia return to their home in Maroa after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Leo Connelly in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Connelly
Patricia
Maroa
Murphysboro
Leo Connelly
Mrs Vivian Phelps and Son and Gerry Hunter of Vandalia
Mrs Vivian Phelps and her son together with Gerry Hunter of Vandalia are noted in a local notice or brief item. The readable text does not specify event or relationship details beyond these names and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Phelps
Gerry Hunter
Vandalia
Carterville Woman's Club and Junior Club Plan Coordinated Program
Mrs Bill Beasley president of the Carterville Junior Woman's Club and Mrs Henry McCabe head Carterville Woman's Club study past pressbooks to shape next year's programs. Both clubs have won pressbook awards and share traits making joint planning feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Beasley
Carterville
Bon
Mann Studio
Eagles Women Name Officer s At Carbondale Meeting
The Eagles Woman s Auxiliary 2569 held its first meeting with new officers on June 3 in Eagles Hall Carbondale. Officers include Esther Loftus junior past president Silva Thompson Madam president Jeannine Hunter chaplain Elsie Hazel Conductor Shirley Booker Inside guard Thelma Newsome Carterville Outside guard Dorothy Shaffer Murphysboro Secretary Merline Brewer Treasurer Juanita Brooks Trustees Nannie McGrail Frances Rich Jennie Mappin. Committee chairs include Marie Tripp Delinquent Nannie McGrail Visiting Pauline Phillips Publicity Shirley Booker Finance Elsie Hazel Muscular dystrophy Jeannine Cancer Juanita Brooks Memorial Iva Cheatham Child Welfare Marge Willoughby. Delegates to a June 13 15 State Convention are Merline Brewer Silva Thompson and Marge Willoughby with Mrs Brewer one of the state ritual judges. Next meeting set for 8 p m June 17. Iva Cheatham won the door prize and Nannie McGrail the white elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannine Hunter
Elsie Hazel
Shirley Booker
Thelma Newsome
Carterville
Dorothy Shaffer
Murphysboro
Merline Brewer
Juanita Brooks
Nannie McGrail
Frances Rich
Carbondale
Jennie Mappin
Marie Tripp
Pauline Phillips
Iva Cheatham
Marge Willough
Philadelphia
Silva Thompson
Marge Willoughby
Gorham Class Holds Tenth Reunion at Riverside Park
Members of the Gorham High School class of 1948 gathered for their tenth reunion at Riverside Park in Murphysboro. A barker dinner was served. Twelve classmates and their families attended with two teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham High School
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Chester Mary Ann Fromme
Rockwood
Norma Cluster Dreyer
Rt. 2
Naomi Jolley Easton
Ava
Betty Gale Littiken
New Ath
Murphy Live-Wires Hold June 4-H Club Meeting
The Murphy Live-Wires 4-H Club met in Murphysboro at Sandra Williams home. Miss Mary Allen presided and announced a 15 cent fine for members who fail to bring patterns and materials to the next meeting. Ten members and leaders Mrs. Paige Stagner and Mrs. William Haury attended. next meeting will be at Sandra Batson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Live-Wires
Murphy Live-Wires 4-H Club
Sandra Williams
Murphysboro
Mary Allen
Paige Stagner
William Haury
Sandra Batson
AAUW Tea Hosts SIU Senior Women In Carbondale
Carbondale branch of the AAUW entertained Southern Illinois University senior women Sunday afternoon at the annual tea. Attendees included Miss Delores Eileen Beck recipient of the Helen Shuman Scholarship, Miss Evelyn Miyata a Hawaii senior, Miss Opal Stone retiring president, Miss Imogene Beckemeyer newly elected president, and Mrs Edra Bricker committee member. Tea at Miss Hilda Stein residence featured magnolias and privet. Co chairmen were Mrs Elbert Hadley and Mrs Gordon Butts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
American Association of University Women
Southern Illinois University
Delores Eileen Beck
AAUW
Helen Shuman
Evelyn Miyata
Hawaii
Opal Stone
Imogene Beckemeyer
Edra Bricker
Beck
SIU
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hilda Stein
S. Forest Ave
Elbert Hadley
Gordon Butts
Women Must Be Superior Workers to Hold Jobs, Says Professor
Dr. Graham Bell of Pomona College states that women today must excel beyond men to secure professional or industrial positions. He cites social constraints, leadership dynamics, and the need for indirect authority, urging women to advance careers and mentor younger students while pursuing ongoing professional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
Calif
Graham Bell
Pomona College
Bell
Johnsons Return to California from Murphysboro Visit
Mr and Mrs Darrell Johnson of Long Beach California depart for Houston Texas after visiting relatives in Murphysboro. In Houston they will stay with aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Otis Gulley. During their Southern Illinois visit they vacationed at Kentucky Lake with Mr and Mrs H C Wilson of Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Johnson
Long Beach
Calif
Houston
Texas
Murphysboro
Otis Gulley
Illinois
Johnsons
H. C. Wilson
Murphyssboro
Kentucky Lake
Herrin Rebekahs Host Officers and Schedule Events
The Herrin Rebekah Lodge entertained District 30 officers with twelve lodges represented. Bernice Wilhite spoke. other officers present included Bada Sumners and Louise Frey. Frey announced a fellowship meeting August 15 in Johnston City. The annual rally is November 13 in Lesser. June 22 bids the annual picnic at the Mattoon Old Folks Home. Edward Roberts of Energy sang with his wife Minora. 60 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Rebekah Lodge
District 30
Bernice Wilhite
State Assembly
Bada Sumners
Louise Frey
Miss Frey
Johnston City
Lesser
Old Folks Home
Mattoon
Edward Roberts
Energy
Minora
Gertrude Whitaker
Alma Huggins
Ethel Campbell
Rhoda Creek
Merle Cox
Margaret Wichkowsky
Noble Grand
IOOF
Herrin
Beauty Plan Rainy Day Outfit By Alicia Hart
Rainy day fashion tips emphasize easy style with practical gear. Keep less boots and a small umbrella ready in the wardrobe to avoid frumpy looks and preserve a bright spirit despite damp weather.
Oteys Return From Kansas Visit
Mr and Mrs George Otey of Herrin return from Manhattan Kansas where they visited their son in law Dr Robert Sager and daughter Mrs Betsy Jane Sager. Their grandchildren David and Julie Ann accompanied them for a week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Otey
S. 14Th St
Herrin
Manhattan
Kan
Robert Sager
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Sondags
Leonard Wood
OCO
Ealer’s
Cngnaenasons
Uns
North 13Th
Ldsmobile CO
North Park
Illneis
Oldsmobile
Eagles
Eagles’ Womans Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
Esther Loftus
Silva Thomp
Gorham Class
Ens
Russell J. Moeckel
St. Louis
Earl Frischkorn
Jacob Raymond Hollmann
Jacob Bert Clendenin
Bill Schimpf
Johanna Mifflin Dunn
Gorham
Doris Moureau Calandro
Mary Slechticky
Alma Henson
Aauw Senior Tea
Prof
Essons Vatol
Monument CO
East Main
Edward E. May
California
Herrin Rebekahs
Alicia Hart
MR. and
Mrs. Otey
Kansas
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