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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1952
Page
5
Eugene Short arrived from California to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Short. George Kreis, the Short's foster son, is home on furlough from the United States Navy.
Mrs. Jean Moore of Chicago arrived Tuesday to spend a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith at 803 South Mulkey street and with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Clark Jowlin of Mulkeytown rural free delivery Also visiting were Mrs Alcind Dial of Christopher and her guests Mrs Margie Farrell and daughter Janice of Springfield 9.
Mr and Mrs Harold Doctorman of Christopher hosted Mrs Neva Price and Peggy of Salem this week. Mrs Donella Riddle and son Jon of Chicago visited two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith at 803 South Mulkey street before returning home Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tex Crowe and their son Jody of Christopher spent Saturday in St. Louis visiting relatives and sightseeing.
Miss Christine Crowe and Miss Linda Jean Crowe, daughters of Mr and Mrs Tex Crowe of Christopher, spent the weekend in Johnston City with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs John Barham.
Miss Clodine Miketta daughter of Mrs Jaanita Miketta of Christopher will graduate Sunday from the University of Illinois. David Richerson son of Mr and Mrs E H Richerson of Christopher will graduate Sunday from the University of Illinois School of Medicine.
Mrs Bryle Parks of Christopher Star route entertained the Monday Night club this week at her home. Prize winners included Mrs Margaretta Rebuffoni for the door prize and Mrs Hazel Lansford Mrs Jack Bray Mrs Josephine Eure Mrs Belle Derrington Mrs Zelma Rude Mrs Mildred Bowlin and Mrs Lana McDonald for games. Ten members attended. The W M B class met at Mrs Bertha Slattery's home with devotion by Mrs Thee Green. Baby gifts were presented to Yvonne Webster and Cagnell Lockwood. Co hosts were Bonnie Wall M Jeanette Smith Mildred Evans Marcella Rissi and Viva Doctorman. Twenty five members and guests attended including Mrs Margiera and daughter Janice of Springfield and Mrs Neva Price and daughter Peggy of Salem. Vacationing in Washington DC are Mrs Jeanette Orr and daughter Mary Ann of Coello with sisters Mrs Ann St Pierrie and Mrs Margaret Simmons and mother Tom Doherty who will attend Miss Pat Levendoski wedding Saturday. Miss Levendoski is a former Coello resident. Orr and Mary Ann return September 1. Weekend in Christopher from Mr Vernon features Mr and Mrs Virgil Stagner and sons from Mr Vernon visiting the Bowlin household.
Relatives of Mrs. Lizzie Quillman of Campbell Hill marked her 92nd birthday on Sunday at Percy Community Lake. About 50 attendees gathered from Campbell Hill and nearby towns including Ava Percy Cutler and Du Quoin across four generations.
Christopher visitors in Percy Mr and Mrs Charles Wente and Mr and Mrs Jeff Mitchell and daughter of Christopher visited Mr and Mrs William Mornberger of Percy Monday.
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