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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

6

Johnston City Couple Wed At First Baptist Church

Miss Shirley Ann Beaver became the bride of Richard T. Karraker in a double ring ceremony at Johnston City First Baptist Church witnessed by 200 guests. The wedding featured a huckleberry arch floral decor, a traditional lace gown, and a pink and white traveling dress setting.

Shirley Ann Beaver Beaver Johnston City Richard T. Karraker Cape Girardeau Johnston City First Baptist Church Barnett L. Williams John Beaver Brush St Karraker H. C. Karraker Cyprus Majorie Patterson Hazel Kemper Phyllis Sanders Kahty Sanders Pete Burnam John Arthur Beaver Jim Turner McComb Gene Craig Gaynell Senkavech George Rumsey Tom Baker Marion Veterans Hospital Christian Welfare Hospital St. Louis Rhea Optical Co Cape Girardeau, Mo Hot Springs Arks Jine

Note To June Brides Dont Expect Honeymoon To Last Long

Ruth Millett advises June brides that lasting marriage grows after the honeymoon ends. She urges wives to develop outside interests, learn homemaking, and seek shared activities with their husbands to endure life’s changes and challenges.

Ruth Millett

Early letter prompts quick reply writing

A brief note explains that replying promptly to a letter simplifies drafting a reply and makes the process feel almost like a natural conversation. The tip links speed with ease and suggests timely responses improve overall communication flow.

District 1 Veterans World War I Auxiliary Meeting

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moore and Mrs. Myrtle Trammell of Herrin attended the District 1 meeting at Cave-in-Rock on Sunday.

Ernest Moore Myrtle Trammell Herrin District 1 Cave-in-Rock

Navy veteran Earl Williams returns home from service

Johnston City resident Earl Dale Williams has come home after four years in the United States Navy. He spent the final two years of his tour stationed in Hawaii.

Earl Dale Williams Johnston City United States Navy Hawaii

Busy Bees 4-H Cookie Lesson Held at Leader’s Home

The Carbondale Busy Bees 4 H club met June 9 at Mrs Barbara Eichholz home. Demonstrations on dressings and bandages for first aid were given by Benita Brooks and Linda Ehrlich. Ruth Smith taught measuring ingredients for baking cookies. Carolyn Ehrlich demonstrated drop cookies. Next meeting set for June 23.

Carbondale Busy Bees 4- H Club Barbara Eichholz Benita Brooks Linda Ehrlich Ruth Smith Carolyn Ehrlich

AAUW Tea Scheduled Sunday for SIU Senior Women

The American Association of University Women will host a tea Sunday from 2 to 4 p m at Miss Hilda Stein’s home 809 South Forest Carbondale for all senior graduates of Southern Illinois University.

American Assn. of Hilda Stein S. Forest Carbondale Southern Illinois University

July Wedding Planned for Lois Ann Carter and August Benson Jr

Lois Ann Carter of Anna Illinois and August F Benson Jr of New York City plan a mid July wedding at Bethel Lutheran Church St Louis The couple includes Lois Ann a medical secretary at Jewish Hospital and August an engineer at KETC Channel 9 Syracuse NY native

Dennis F. Carter Forrest Ave Anna Lois Ann August F. Benson Jr New York City Miss Carter Anna Jonesboro Community High School Jewish Hospital St. Louis Barnes Hospital Benson August F. Benson Sr Syracuse N. Y Washington University KETC Bethel Lutheran Church

Open House Honors Carbondale Couple on 25th Anniversary

An open house will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p m at 306 Orchard Dr Carbondale for Mr and Mrs Clifton Chamness in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary They were married June 6 1934 in Perryville Missouri and have lived in Carbondale about seven years Their daughter Judith Ann attends

Clifton Chamness Orchard Dr Carbondale Chamness Perryville Judith Ann

New Ambassadors for Christ The Tourist At Guild Meeting

Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church met at 2221 Clay St Murphysboro for a June program titled New Ambassadors for Christ The Tourist. Mrs Frank Parrish led the program with devotions by Mrs Clementine Duncan and opening prayer by Mrs Elmer Etherton. Business was chaired by Mrs Kenneth Hagler. summer adjournment announced with fall restart planned.

Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Robert Boyle Clay St Murphysboro Frank Parrish Clementine Duncan Elmer Etherton Kenneth Hagler

Trust Your Teenager Advice by Dr Goodman

Dr Goodman advises parents to do nothing when faced with teenage behavior to show trust. He cites a mother seeking guidance on clothing choices for her 15 year old daughter and recommends letting the daughter buy outfits with a mutually agreed clothing allowance. The piece stresses gradual parental letting go to foster self reliance and future family stability.

David Goodman Goodman

State Meet Set In Marion

The Illinois State Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet in Marion Friday through Sunday. Mrs. Joel Bradley, Marion Coal Belt Auxiliary 2457, is state president. Mrs. Kathryn Hendrickson is convention chairman. Registration starts 8 a.m. Friday at the Junior High School. Hendrickson welcomes delegates Friday at 7 30 p.m. Election of state officers and national convention delegates occurs Saturday afternoon. New officers will be installed Sunday morning.

Illinois Fraternal Order of Eagles Marion Joel Bradley Marion Coal Belt Auxiliary 2457 Kathryn Hendrickson Hendrickson

Story Hour Program Set at Sallie Logo Library

The Story Hour starts Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sallie Logo Library Murphysboro. Mrs Lee Pickler says the weekly event runs six Saturdays with narrator Mrs Alice Hardy assisted by Miss Barbara Hale and Miss Barbara Boyle. Children in kindergarten through second grade are invited.

Sallie Logo Library Murphysboro Lee Pickler Alice Hardy Barbara Hale Barbara Boyle

Methodist Circle Holds Coffee Hour in Bondale

Circle 3 of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Carbondale First Methodist Church held its first meeting of the year with a fellowship coffee at 803 Skyline. Mrs. Albert Meyer led the program on Subtraction and Mrs. Paul Hoffman poured.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of Carbondale First Methodist Church John Mercer Skyline C. V. Curran Albert Meyer Charles Taylor Paul Hoffman

4-H Club Meeting Showcased Food and Music

The Boskydell Hustlers fourth year 4-H club met June 8 at Pomona Ridge School. Sandra Morgan demonstrated cooking a rib roast. Annis Stearns taught pinwheel cookies. Laura Lipe performed a piano solo.

Boskydell Hustlers 4-H Pomona Ridge School Sandra Morgan Annis Stearns Laura Lipe

Miss Koenig Engaged to Rev Edward A Johnson

Mr and Mrs Walter Koe nig of Perryville Missouri announce the engagement of their daughter Ruby Jane to Rev Edward A Johnson of Dongola He is a graduate of Carthage College and the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary and has done graduate study at the University of Chicago Divinity School He became pastor of the three church Dongola Lutheran Parish in 1957 Wedding plans are indefinite.

Walter J. Koenig N. Ash St Perryville Ruby Jane Edward A. Johnson Dongola Koenig Perryville High School Nous Missouri State College Cape Girardeau Johnson Carthage College Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary Divinity School The University of Chicago

Auxiliary Plans Public Party and Rummage Sale

The VFW auxiliary in Herrin schedules a public party at 8 p m Monday at the VFW Post with prizes donated by members. A rummage sale is set for June 27 at the auxiliary home. Officers and chairmen named include Mrs Zetta Wallace hospital chair Mrs Mason national home chair and Mrs Walker membership chair. The next meeting is a potluck at 7 30 p m June 22 at the post home with a 8 p m July start for monthly meetings.

VFW Herrin VFW Post Mary Simmons Auxiliary Mae Walker Ola Mason Post Home Zetta Wallace Mason National Home Walker

Freezing Tips Pack Fruits in Sugar or Syrup

Three methods discussed for freezing fruits: dry freeze, packing in sugar, or packing in syrup. The guide explains how each preserves flavor and texture, with practical tips for preparation and storage.

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