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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
7
Air Force 1st Lt. Maurice Johnson, his wife and son Ricky arrived in Herrin on 30 day leave from Tripoli Libya where he served two and a half years. They visit Mrs. Johnson’s parents at 700 North 14th Street while planning a move to San Angelo Texas.
The Herrin Rebekah Lodge will hold a public party Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Odd Lie Hall. Members are asked to bring a gift and proceeds will benefit civic charitable and lodge work. Mrs Roberta Arbuckle of White Loan Co Herrin has returned from a two week vacation in Pompano Beach Fla
The Willing Workers 4 H club met at Jones Ridge School with twenty members attending. Members Carl Gueterstoh Bill Hellmer Jim Pflasterer and Danny Jarrett spoke. refreshments were provided by George Taylor and Raymond Beis ner. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22.
Cutler Home Bureau members meet at the Erwin home with hostesses Mrs. Allen Erwin and Mrs. Bert Alexander. Eleven members and guest Mrs. Anna Wagner attend as Mrs. Lawrence Temple presides. Claud McIntyre leads a par on Exercise Advice for the Cements and plans for a Perry County Home Bureau barbecue at Pinckneyville Fairgrounds on June 30 are discussed. Broiler meal served and lesson Its Easy to Broil given. Next meeting at Mrs. Cecil Monteith home.
Paris fashion notes highlight the caraco a short waistline jacket worn with a sheath dress. Margot McClintock presents a version featuring a scalloped collar, single back button, and matching topstitching. The hand cut pattern promises accurate sizing and easy marking for beginners. Pattern 1256 costs $1 with 25c extra for airmail. Also, a dessert note celebrates strawberries mimosa at Baroque Restaurant in New York with a recipe and serving guidance.
Mr and Mrs Alan Troutman of Kensington visit Zeigler for two weeks with his father Frank Troutman. Zeigler Catholic Church hosts a parish potluck for about 100 at Madison No 12 lake. Vacation Bible School opens June 4 at First Methodist Church for two weeks through June 15 directed by Mrs A E Fox for pre school through junior high. Activities include Bible study crafts arts woodworking and recreation with refreshments by the Women’s Society. Birthday cake note instructs Frosting with initials and candles.
The Valier Home Bureau met at Mrs. Eugene Braden s home with chairman Norma Gulley leading the business session. Members assisted by Veda Lyerla Mary Braden Cleo Lewis and Eunice Simpson heard a lesson and planned a July 15 fish dinner with Cleo Lewis at Shawneetown.
A doctored report from a medical center claims Edward's Olive Tablets are more effective for chronic constipation. It states Olive Tablets produced better results with fewer side effects in trials and urges reprints from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.
The article notes a person returning Tuesday from Spring Valley after a two week visit to relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Frank Groff from Chicago are visiting her father Fred Scott in Carterville this week. Mrs Jordan Sharp from Muskegon former Carterville resident is on an indefinite visit with sister Mrs Vivian McKadden in West Frankfort. Mr and Mrs P W Hurley and daughters of Joliet visit his aunt Ida Patrick in Carterville en route to Florida for a vacation.
Dr. George W. Crane argues against degree fever in education. He cites Roy K a popular high school teacher with an older PhD sibling and asserts personality and salesmanship matter more than advanced degrees. He notes many professors are sour and alienate students, while good teachers inspire interest and know their pupils by name.
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