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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1959
Page
6
Couples obtaining marriage licenses in Williamson County receive a gift box of household items including soap detergent toothpaste and shampoo. About 300 boxes have been distributed since December with sponsors contributing. The county clerk plans to continue the program while Jackson County does not participate.
Miss Barbara Profitt of Herrin married Richard Cima of West Frankfort at 7 30 p m Saturday in Herrin First Baptist Church before 200 guests. The couple will reside in Herrin after a Chattanooga Tenn honeymoon following two families and wedding party details.
A wife recalls how a father’s presence shapes family life. She stresses praising the father and easing his burden, so children view him as strong and caring. The article argues that a supportive, affectionate mother helps children value their dad and maintain harmony at home.
Larry Parmenter a West Point plebe returns from his first year at the academy and will resume July 5. A surprise party for him was hosted by about 35 former classmates while his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Parmenter of Murphysboro are mentioned.
Miss Suzanne Park daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Park 711 North St Murphysboro married David R Ward son of Mr and Mrs Ray Ward Rt 2 Murphysboro in a 2 pm Sunday ceremony at First Christian Church before about 100 guests. The Rev A J Collins officiated with pink and white gladiola decorations.
Kathryn Short was elected president of the World War I district auxiliary at a Sunday Cave-In-Rock meeting. Officers include Lena Fehrenbaker Carbondale senior VP Mable Blackman Marion junior VP Charlotte Flynn Elizabeth Town chaplain Marie Tripp Carbondale treasurer Lovell Hess Eldorado conductress Mary Ann Racine Hertin guard Verna Silveria Carbondale secretary. Over 150 delegates from 10 barracks and eight auxiliaries attended. Next meeting will be the first Sunday in October time and place to be announced. There are 67 auxiliaries with 2386 members in Illinois.
Miss Phyllis McBride of Murphysboro was honored at a bridal shower hosted at 228 S. 14th St. Co hosts included Helen Crawshaw Harriet Corbin Donna Nobel Sharon Young and Mabel Hudson. Prizes went to Mrs. Bill Lavender and Ann Carruthers. She will wed Larry Lavender on June 20 at First Baptist Church.
Marie Tripp was elected chaplain of the Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2605 in Carbondale and installed by past president Mabel Hudson. President Dorothy Mansfield led the meeting and a carnival stand report by Gladys Holliday noted proceeds for rehabilitation. A joint auxiliary and post meeting is set for June 25 with next regular meeting on June 22.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sherrmann and Mr and Mrs John Meiniger and son of Ava attended a birthday supper Sunday in Lunzburg given in honor of Lillian Lipe turning three.
Miss Judith Vaupel of Carmi Route 5 will marry Warren M. Gray of West Frankfort. Judith, a 1958 Carmi Township High School graduate, is a freshman at SIU majoring in home economics. Warren, an Air Force veteran, is a 1952 Frankfort Community High School graduate and SIU junior majoring in journalism. Wedding plans are not set.
Mrs Ruby Barham of Johnston City departs for an indefinite visit to Angelton Texas to stay with her son Troy Barham daughter in law and family. Accompanied by Arvid Sandberg and their son from Minneapolis Minnesota the Sandbergs plan a two week stay in Angelton.
The Zeigler Friendly Neighbors Club will host a family picnic in August at the home of Mrs. John Rice. The August gathering follows a Friday meeting at Mrs. V. A. Reedy’s residence. Club president is Mrs. Norman Webb. eight members attended.
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