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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1954
Page
5
AP reports Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Camp and their son David of Detroit arrived in Carbondale on Saturday June 12 to visit Mrs. Florence Camp at 334 West Walnut and to see his brother Dr. G. C. Camp of 509 West Grand Street.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ulrey hosted all five children and families at 312 E Walnut Carbondale. Guests included Genevieve Ulrey James Teel with daughters Judy and Pamela Patricia Ulrey from Delavan Wis Dean Ulrey and twins Eddie Beckie from Shirley Ind Gene Temple and two sons Phillip Kent from Mascoutah Capt Uhey prepares for overseas Air Force duty Gene Temple serves in Japan with the U S Air Force.
The Buncombe Jolly Sisters 4-H Club met June 7 at the home of Mrs Bettie Hartline with Mrs Betty Stanley as co host. Seven members and two leaders attended. Patricia Starling sang, Ananda Allen played piano, and Miss Allen demonstrated scarf making. Mildred Benz spoke on 4-H Camp and Hazard Hunts. Linda Maloy served refreshments.
Mrs. Hannah A. Woods entertained about 40 guests at her 202 E Oak Street home in Carbondale Thursday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Richard Murray wedding May 22 at Mt Zion Baptist Church in E St Louis. The Murrays formerly Nedra Lawton Carrier Mills now reside at 611 N Washington Carbondale.
Buckles Bluebirds 4-H group led by Mrs Harold Wolfe of Rt 2 Car aimed to hold an ice cream social later in summer. Sherrill Campbell spoke on Tow to Mark Your Pattern and demonstrated garment hemming. Demonstrations featured Mary Glenn Margaret McKinney Carole Glenn and Becky Jeffries on sewing techniques.
Miss Gilda Thompson to wed James F. Newton in September. Ane Sue Morris to marry James Walter Mills July 10 in Johnston City. Hilma Torrens to wed Jack Miller in Murphysboro. Annamae Furlow to marry Lester Grogan, both 1954 Christopher Community High School graduates.
Mrs. Anna Strobl of 1311 Lake Street announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Strobl to Charles L Ruble of Murphysboro. Margaret, a 1949 Murphysboro Township High School graduate, trained as a nurse and works for the Jackson County Health Department. Ruble, also a 1949 graduate, is a University of Illinois student, Mason, and five-year Navy veteran.
The American Medical Association and the U S Public Health Service urged adding iodine to table salt to prevent thyroid problems. Iodine is essential in small amounts and soil deficiencies reduce iodine in local foods.
Pat Adams illustrated the proper way to sew on buttons. The next meeting of the club will be on June 21.
The Walnut Street Baptist Church in Carbondale will host a ten day Vacation Bible School starting Monday from 8:30 to 11:30 each weekday morning, ending with a Friday night Commencement Program on June 25. Open to children aged 3 to 17, with late registrations accepted.
For outsize or odd shaped gifts such as a card table or golf club, either leave the gift unwrapped with a large bow or wrap first in corrugated board then cover with gift paper and ribbon to achieve the best effect.
Mr and Mrs A L Baskin of Murphysboro announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann Baskin to Edward J Reeder son of Mr and Mrs Edward Reeder The wedding is set for Saturday June 19 at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin Rev Arthur Farmer to officiate A reception will follow from 4 to 8 pm at Riverside Park Murphysboro Also noted are Wilson Coker and son Wilson William returning from Yale with a masters degree and Mrs Arthur Holder visiting Murphysboro from Miami Florida with her daughter and family.
Mr and Mrs James Whiting and daughters Georgia Carol and Patricia of Golden California are visiting in Murphysboro with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Oscar Qualls. The family will spend two weeks in Murphysboro.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary of Paul Stout Post Murphysboro elected delegates to the Chicago convention Ruby Mitchell Albertine Coleman Marguerite Mathis and Prudence Piosik Alternate delegates named were Grace Kuhn and Mildred Gunn New officers for the next year include Albertine Coleman president Marguerite Mathis first vice Clara McClure second vice Catherine June Christensen treasurer Inez Handley chaplain and Edna Baker sergeant at arms Plan to attend the district meeting at the Haven Crab Orchard Lake June 16 Forty members attended the meeting
A Children’s Day program will be held at Pate Chapel Church in Murphysboro on Sunday morning June 13 after the 9:30 Sunday School session. Rev. Toney the church pastor will deliver a special Children’s Day sermon.
Elkville Baptist Church schedules Homecoming Day on Sunday June 13 with a noon basket dinner. Former pastors and members are invited. Morning service features Rev. George M Wright associational missionary Marion. Afternoon guest is Rev. Wayne Thomas of Benton.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanhouse and daughter Betty of Carlsbad New Mexico vacationing in Zeigler with Mrs. Oris McFarland. American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year. Eastern Star guest Edith Shannon of Herrin. chapter night observed. Parsonage debt emphasis announced as Mal Keene of Du Quoin speaks.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bauer of Anna announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Lee Bauer to Bobby Lee Corbett son of Mrs Mary Corbett of Wolf Lake. Miss Bauer is an Anna Jonesboro High School 1954 graduate and Corbett a 1953 Shawnee High School graduate. Wedding plans are indefinite.
Delegates from the state Eagles Auxiliaries gathered in Herrin for the sixth annual convention. J E N Bowen and Dave Miller presented the keys to the city. A banquet and officer elections were planned with trophies awarded. Mrs Inez Miller spoke and bouquets were exchanged among leaders including Mrs Lucy Murphy and Mrs Alma Saddler. Ben Cherry praised Forest Park Auxiliary for leading state membership.
Miss Shirley Ann Ferrill daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard L Ferrill 406 Hester St Carbondale wed William E Griggs son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Griggs West Frankfort at 7 pm Friday June 4 in First Baptist Church Carbondale Rev Laurel Grigg officiated. Matron of honor Mrs Lawrence Stone Pekin best man Lawrence Stone. Bride wore white embroidered organdy gown with lace hat corsage white camellias. Reception followed at the bride's home. The couple plan a West Frankfort home. they will stay with the Ferrills at 406 Hester until completion.
The Rev and Mrs John C Corbitt and family of Andrews North Carolina returned home from visiting Rev Corbitts parents in Anna on their way home from the Southern Baptist Convention in St Louis He filled the pulpit at First Baptist Church Anna Sunday morning.
Mrs. H. B. Lewis returns to Carterville from Madisonville Kentucky after visiting her father O. B. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scott of Chicago vacation in Carterville with Walter and Mrs. Scott and relatives. Harlin Barrentine and daughters Joyce and Mrs. Gladys Hubbs of Chicago visit Carterville en route to the Smoky Mountains.
Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and sons of Las Vegas Nevada visit Royalton with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Young. Mr and Mrs Paul Walker and children of Springfield spend a week in Royalton with Mr and Mrs Austin Perryman and relatives. Mrs John Moss and son Randall Lee of Chicago visit Royalton for a week with relatives.
A guide suggests doubling the gift’s value with thoughtful wrapping. Use school color ribbons, white paper trim, and a diploma like ribbon. Decor ideas include a mortar board cut-out, horseshoe, or wish bone to add charm.
Anna Woma’s Club held a June 7 centennial dinner at the American Legion Community Center with guests in Centennial costumes. The American Legion Auxiliary served a traditional menu and period table settings as officers were installed for the coming year, led by Mrs. John Boswell as president.
Miss Pat Bearden daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Bearden 205 N State St Christopher graduated from Union Hospital School of Nursing Terre Haute Ind on June 7 She will remain at Union Hospital until August Prior to training she graduated Christopher Community High School and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale In 1950 she was nominated as Miss Carbondale Mr and Mrs Bearden attended their daughters graduation She is granddaughter of Mrs James Baudino Herrin 800 N 12th St
Mr and Mrs John Reed and children Gail and Johnny depart Herrin for Jacksonville Florida visiting Mrs Reed s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Dean Richardson and children Jack Danny and Alice Lynn Gail will stay a month in Florida while the parents and son return after a 10 day visit Rev and Mrs Stanley Banks and children Marsha Mary Ellen and Elizabeth and Mr Shepherd Father of Mrs Banks return to Ida ho after two days with Herrin friends The Banks family once pastor at Herrin Presbyterian Church returned in recent days and Herrin church hosted a dinner for them Wednesday night about 100 attendees A dinner for the Banks family followed Thursday night at Carterville Presbyterian Church
Seventeen guests attended a surprise birthday dinner on June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vansaghi 509 North 21st Street Herrin. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan and daughter La Donna of Johnston City.
Mrs. Juanita Atess entertained the Imma Frank Circle of the First Baptist Church at her home on June 8 with Mrs. Rosemary Bryant as assistant hostess. Edith Hillman led the program Work in Missions with Evelyn Treece and Melba Thurman assisting. The group voted to collect old hose costume jewelry dolls crayons handkerchiefs books to send to Anna State Hospital. Refreshments served to 13 members and one guest Mrs. W A Shoopman.
Mr and Mrs Homer Mitchell and son Ron hosted Wednesday night guests Rev and Mrs Troy Wheller and daughters Martha Lane and Charlotte of Alexander Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Romeo Garavaglia and daughter Barbera of Marion The Rev Wheller is a former pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Herrin Chapter of the American War Mothers met at the American Legion Home with Mrs. Mable Ashman presiding. A picnic at Veterans Haven was planned for August, date to be set at the July meeting. Members volunteered for Bloodmobile duty in Herrin this Saturday. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Next meeting scheduled for July 14.
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Petroski of Rt. 1 Herrin mark 50 years of marriage with a May 30 family dinner at their son-in-law and daughter Louis Cuchetti's home. Attendees include daughter Mrs. Josephine Hamilton and son Joe E. Petroski along with three grandchildren and other relatives. out-of-town guests joined from Royalton St Louis Chicago and Chicago area. Their son Albert E Petroski was killed in World War I.
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