Nursing shortage prompts LPN training push in Mindrs
Mrs Winifred Mitchell RN coordinator at Vocational Technical Institute reports ongoing acute nurse shortage in Southern Minds. One year LPN program has produced 68 graduates, still not enough to meet demand. Mindrs Public Aid Commission has funded training for ADC mothers since 1958, selecting and interviewing candidates for suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Minds
Winifred Mitchell
Vocational Technical Institute
Mitchell
VTI
Mindrs Public Aid Commission
Thingis Public Aid Commission
Della B. Barnett
Commission
LPN
Mlinois
I_ VII
Doctors 3
Carbondale
Marion Memorial Hospital
Kate ‘Borgsmiller
Katherine Christensen
Witl Ous Adc
Southern Illinois
Grea H
Ad Turns Bath Into Dark For Sensual Lure
A New Yorker full page ad in a blacked out page promises bath water will “make love to your skin” in the dark. The memo jokes hazards of bathing blindfolded, while discussing practical nurse training and LPN licensing in Illinois with wage notes and program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boswell
The
New Yorker
Loye
Theoap
September Vows Planned for Helen Sue Wittenborn and Lawrence Lipe
Helen Sue Wittenborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wittenborn of Chester, will wed Lawrence Lipe, son of Mr. and Mrs. L V Lipe of Chester, in an upcoming ceremony. Wittenborn is a University of Illinois graduate and Recreation Assistant at Agriculture College, UI. Lipe is a senior in engineering at UI and belongs to Kappa Sigma. The couple plans a September wedding as announced with details in local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Wittenbars
Riverview Blvd
Chester
Helen Sue
Lawrence Lipe
L. v. Lipe
Riecman St
Miss Wittenoorn
University of
Engineering
University of Illinois
Kappa Sigma
Last Chance to Enter Southern Illinois Recipe Contest
This week is the final opportunity to enter the Southern Illinois Recipe Contest with the topic Frozen Desserts. Entries must be received by midnight next Sunday. Winners of the last four contests will be announced as the staff gears up for the second annual Southern Illini Cookbook.
Post Office Women Form New Auxiliary
Local 944 of the Women’s Auxiliary to the National Federation of Post Office Clerks was organized Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Earl Bradley of Carbondale. The auxiliary aims to improve working conditions, promote remedial legislation, and aid workers in achieving a higher standard of living. Officers include Mrs. Bradley president, Mrs. Ray Vaughn vice president, Mrs. Gilbert Bradley recording secretary, Mrs. Alvert Van Horn corresponding secretary, Mrs. Dayton Howerton resignations secretary, Mrs. Laverne Dodge treasurer, and Mrs. James McSmith publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Earl Bradley
Carbondale
Bradley
Ray Vaughn
Gilbert Bradley
Alvert van Horn
Dayton Howerton
Laverne Dodge
James McSmith
Pleasant Grove Home Bureau meeting hosts and lessons
Mrs. Hattie Wright hosted the Pleasant Grove Home Bureau unit with Nintert members and guest Mrs. Robert Gates in attendance. Mrs Gates joined the unit. The lesson on wills and inheritance laws was given by home adviser Marion O'Neil, and Mrs. Charles Trail delivered the minor lesson on the kind of way that a teacher likes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Wright
Pleasant Grove Home Bureau
Robert Gates
Gates
Maroin O'Neil
Charles Trail
Farewell Party for Mrs Mine Schmit Ends Year in U S
Mrs Mine Schmit, a German resident who spent a year in this country, attended a farewell party hosted by Mrs Fred Pomeroy in Herrin. Mrs Schmit left Chicago Thursday and has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pomeroy
Herrin
Mine Schmit
Schmit
Chicago
Barrow Couple to Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Dr. J. W. Barrow and Mrs. Barrow of Carbondale mark their 60th anniversary with a quiet home gathering. Their eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren will attend. Both lifelong community figures, Dr. Barrow helped found Doctors Hospital and served as a WWI Army doctor, while Mrs. Barrow has long served in local clubs and library boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barrow
Carbondale
Alice) Jackson
Salem
Jack Barrow
St. Louis
James P Harrow
Leo Brown
Barrows
Barrow
Doctors Hospital
W. Main St
Mckearsboro
Mt. Vernon
Jolney
France
Ilinois Ave
J. §. Lewis
Washington
University School of Medicine
Lucy Patten
Dication
Southern Ilinois University
Dr. Barrow
The
Lions Club
Club
Carbondale Bueness and Professional Women's Club
Carbondale Public Library Board
First Baptist Church
Worner's
Gift for Home
Mabel Campbell of Jackson County Nursing Home sits under a new hair dryer as Administrator John Chapman looks on noting the upgrade improves resident comfort and grooming facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Campbell
Jackson County
John Chapman
P.E.O Leaders Arrive Carbondale For State Convention
Minnis P. E. O. Sisterhood officials arrive in Carbondale to finalize plans for the June 19 to 21 state convention at the new University Center. State president Mrs. 0. M. Carlson of Evanston and other officers will attend SIU graduation and events, with educational loan funds and Peace Scholarship updates on the agenda.
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Minnis
P.E.O
Carbondale
New University Center
0. M. Carlson
Evaston
Pnes
SIU
D. W. Morris
Carltondale
Paul M. Hinkhouse
Loretta Yoh
Pr.o
Tmer Janal
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Vil
Helen Ste Wittentorn
Morris Library
Pam
SE Francis
Park
Ava
Bennie King
William McGuire
First
ADC
Barnett
Ing
VTE
S1u
Home Bureau Unit
Mrs. Barrow
American Home Dept
Carbondale Federated Women's Club
Jefus Mys
Koonce
Tom Langdon
Litt
PEO
Carbondale Hosen
Ilinois
Corsi
Peace Fund
Opal Stone
Walter Forsyth
JM. Loan Fund
John Grinnell
William Bartlett
P.E
Illinois
Singing Marguerites
Robert Muller
Carbonale
D. A. Cox
Kankakee
North Brook
Glenview
Elmhurst
Bloomington
Cottey College
H. Clark Foster
Alton
George L., Miller
Rock Island
Cox
Artington Heights
Ralph S. These
Quincy
F. A. Stransky
Savanna
Giant City Lodge
Mrs. 0, M, Carlson
Mrs. H, Clark Foster
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