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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1982
Page
7
Erma Bombeck argues that pregnancy benefits have dwindled as women pursue activity and fitness. She cites examples of athletes who competed while pregnant and notes shifting attitudes toward exercise, sports, and convenience during late pregnancy.
Carolyn Barnett of Cambria and James Jarvis of Cambria announce their engagement. Barnett is daughter of Dale and Mrs Hill of Dexter Missouri and attends John A Logan College. Jarvis, son of Shirley Croessman of Hallidayboro, works at Shelton’s Garage in Herrin. wedding date pending.
A revival of formal dining lingers as damask and lace regain favor. Linens blend natural and synthetic fibers for easy care with soil release finishes and no iron options. Machine wash warm for most and hot for whites, remove promptly, and iron damp for sheen. Damask from Ireland and lace from Brussels highlight the global revival.
Megan Lynn Calhoun and Thomas Albert Nixon announce their engagement with JoAnne Calhoun and the late Harold Calhoun of Carbondale as families. Calhoun, a 1977 graduate of Carbondale Community High School, studied in Texas and at Lippert's Court Reporting College. Nixon, a 1974 Gowanda High School graduate, attended Buffalo Bible College and Angola Vocational School, works as a baker for M-System Food Stores. A June 19 wedding is planned.
Shirley Ellis and Michael Gee announce their engagement. Mr and Mrs Clifford Ellis of Pomona and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gee of Makanda are the families involved. Ellis is a 1982 Murphysboro Township High School graduate and Gee, a 1981 Carbondale Community High School graduate, works at the Jackson County Nursing Home.
In a United Church of Christ meeting in New York, participants urged grounding support for abortion rights in religious principles. Rev Roger Shinn of Union Theological Seminary warned that pro-choice rhetoric often stems from Enlightenment individualism rather than Christian faith, and questioned why the church opposes racial segregation yet defends other freedoms.
Mr and Mrs George Avery of Johnston City marked their fiftieth anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 pm Sunday at their home east of Johnston City. They wed June 18 1932 in Benton. The couple has four children and eight grandchildren. They request no gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lence of Jonesboro celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Gardens Restaurant in Carbondale. Married May 26, 1932 in Cambria, Vera Doughty is the bride. They have four children, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. relatives are invited.
Mr and Mrs Oran Tripp of Ozark celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner for relatives and friends. They were married June 12 1932 in Harrisburg. The couple have two daughters Norma Durham of Springfield and Loretta Travelstead of Carbondale and two grandsons Terry and Bruce of Carbondale.
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