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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1975
Page
8
AP notes that engagement rings favor diamonds, with 76 percent of first-time brides in the United States choosing a solitaire brilliant-cut diamond. The 1965 trend favored simple gowns and a classic solitaire ring, while 1970 fashions echoed 19th century styling with empire gowns and white lace.
The article notes men increasingly pursue haircare like women, with neater cuts, facial grooming, and salon visits. It highlights popular male looks such as fuller side waves and contoured cuts, plus rise of male hair products and appliances. It also discusses engagement ring trends, noting solitaire remains favored though regional tastes shift.
LaDonna J. Clutts and Charles L. Ebersohl announce their engagement. The bride to be is the daughter of Donald and Melba Clutts of Murphysboro and a 1975 Murphysboro Township High School graduate. The groom is a 1974 MTHS graduate and Air Force employee. A fall wedding is planned.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion M. Harriss of Carbondale mark fifty years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 4 30 p m Sunday at the First Baptist Church 302 W Main St They wed May 8 1925 in Allegan Michigan Harriss retired from the Southern Illinoisan May 3 1966 They have three children Donald C Palo Alto Betty Bischoff Boise Carolyn Sue McGuire Bloomington One son Richard died in 1959 They also have 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs William Paul Wiggins of Herrin celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at the Herrin Masonic Temple from 2 to 4 30 p m on Saturday A dinner follows. They married June 13 1925 in Jonesboro. The couple has six children, eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Kathryn J. Gesterfield, acting director of the Illinois State Library since November 1974, is named the new library director by Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett. Gesterfield will assume the post August 1.
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