Shrine Honors Past Officers at Dorcas Shrine 61 Meeting
The Dorcas Shrine 61 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in Herrin honored past officers and junior past officers at the temple. Mrs Lula Etherton was vice high priestess and Fred Ether ton watchman of shepherds. Louise Martin and Sam North led the ceremony. Guest of honor Mrs Catherine Kennedy attended, with a long list of guest officers taking part and a reception held after. The next meeting is set for Wednesday at the Masonic Temple with Louise Petty as guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherds
Jessie Bruton
Winifred Treece
Dollie Pillow
Florence Wallace
Emrogene Royce
Alma Brown
Robert Wallace
Byrd Sympson
Rose Howerton
Christian Mercer
Mettie Kemp
Mildred Lamp
Bessie Smith
Beckie Stocks
Masonic Temple
Clarence Stocks
Louise Petty
Ohio
Bible School Closes With Park Outing at Gospel Tabernacle
Vacation Bible School at Gospel Tabernacle Church in Chester closed Friday with an outing to Kaskaskia State Park. Commencement exercises are set for 8 p.m. Saturday led by Rev. Charle M. Live ly with a program and handiwork on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Tabernacle Church
Chester
Kaskaskia State Park
Charle M. Lively
Visit by Bruyere family to Johnston City relatives
Visit by Mr and Mrs Leonard Bruyere and daughter Tammy of Tacoma Washington extends two weeks with Mrs Elsie Bruyere and Mr and Mrs T B Hamlin in Johnston City joining family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Bruyere
Tammy
Tacoma, Wash
Elsie Bruyere
T. B. Hamlin
Johnston City
Johnston City Couple Wed in First Methodist Ceremony
Miss Phyllis Jean Caron and William Dean Watson of Johnston City exchanged vows Saturday at Johnston City First Methodist Church in a double ring candlelight ceremony before about 200 guests. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with a train and veil, attended by maid of honor Miss Brenda Bullington. Best man was Bob Pearce. ushers included Lewis Miles and Joe Abba. ringbearer Ricky Pearce. The couple, both Johnston City High School graduates, will live in Mt. Vernon after Watson completes training in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Jean Caron
William Dean Watson
Johnston City
Johnston City First Methodist Church
Floyd Hale
Louis Caron
Newton Ave
Watson
Jack Watson
Pine St
Frieda Brymer
Gloria Moore
Alter
Robin Kuo
St. Louis
Bob Pearce
Herrin
Lewis Miles
Joe Abba
Ricky Pearce
Glenda Babington
Eugene Engram
Pete Giacomelli
Ralph McClusky
Earl Babington
Donald James
Linda Neeley
Johnston City High School
Vocational Training Institute of Southern Illinois University
Southern Acres
Mt. Vernon
Veterans of World War I Auxiliary Meeting Notice
Auxiliary to meet at 7 30 pm today at the American Legion Home Herrin. Members urged to bring prospective members to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of
American Legion
Herrin
Mrs Doerring Heads Johnston City PTA Council
Mrs Eldridge Doerring was elected president of the Johnston City Community Parent- Teachers Council. Meeting at the City Library with retiring president Mrs Hop kins presiding. Officers include Mrs James Goad vice president and Mrs Margery Williams treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge Doerring
Johnston City
Hopkins
James Culver
Hughes
Luther Hyden
Miss Loker Becomes Bride in Mt Vernon Ceremony
Miss Loker wed Duane Every in Central Church of Christ Mt Vernon. Reverend Lester Pfeffer officiated a double ring ceremony. The bride wore light blue taffeta with organza overskirt and pearls. Matron of honor was Mrs Dorothy Bechtel. Best man was Morris Bechtel. They reside at 308 S 9th Mt Vernon after a trip to Springfield and New Salem Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Loker
Vernon
Duane Every
Christopher
Central Church of Christ, Mt. Vernon
Lester Pfeffer
Miss Loker
Eugene Laker
Rt. 7
Dorothy Bechtel
Woodlawn
Every
Ross Every
N. State St
Morris Bechtel
Mt. Vernon
V International Shoe Factory
Christopher Community High School
Wagner Electric Co
Springfield
New Salem Park
S. 9Th St
Miss Kuehner To Be Married In September
Mrs. Martha Kuehner announces the engagement of her daughter Natalie to Rev. Arnold H. Walta of Herrin. Natalie Kuehner teaches art and fourth grade at St Pauls Lutheran School Mt Prospect. Rev Walta is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Herrin and Bethel Lutheran Du Quoin. Wedding planned for Sept. 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Kuehner
16Th St
Herrin
Natalie
Arnold H. Walta
Methodist WSG Plans Picnic at First Carbon Dale Church
Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church in Carbon Dale held a Thursday meeting in the ladies parlor led by Vice president Eva Prince. A picnic was planned for August at Mrs Mary Toler s. The July meeting was canceled and Mrs David Keene led a lesson titled A New Ambassador for Christ the Tourist with devotions by Mrs Margaret Trobaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
First Methodist Church
Carbondale
Eva Prince
Mary Toler
Christ
David Keene
Margaret Trobaugh
A Woman Can Have Everything And Still Wind Up As Nothing
Ruth Millett examines how a capable beautiful educated woman like Sue can remain unseen and underutilize her assets due to timidity and self doubt. The piece urges self reflection to avoid drabness and underachievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Sue
Saul
Birthday Party for Jimmie Kirk in Herrin Park
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kirk hosted a birthday party in Herrin on Monday for their son Jimmie as he turned 11. Seventeen guests attended the celebration in the city park with assistance from Jimmie’s grandmother Mrs. Je neece Church and his aunt Mrs. Mickey Jordan assisting Mrs. Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Kirk
Herrin
Jimmie
Jeneece Church
Mickey Jordan
Kirk
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