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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1956

Page

6

Murphysboro Couple Set for North Africa Trip

Mr and Mrs John Newsome of 2124 Clay Murphysboro plan a Europe and North Africa tour starting with Chicago and Paris They will visit London Vienna Rome Tunis and end with a US Navy ship docking in New York around July 19 or 20 Their daughter Bonnie works as a secretary at the US Consulate in Tunis They expect about ten days with Bonnie before returning home

John Newsome Clay St Murphysboro Europe North Africa Newsomes Chicago Paris France London Vienna Rome Tunis Tunisia Bonnie United States Uss Stitation New York Mame Naples Vnl

Martin family returns from Hollywood Florida vacation

Mr and Mrs Thomas Martin and son Tom Jr returned to Murphysboro Sunday after a two weeks vacation in Hollywood Florida They were guests of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Sam Martin at the Twin Towers Hotel Martin is manager of the hotel Mr and Mrs Norman Kessel and children Kenny and Ann of Chicago visited in Murphysboro Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leon ard Smith The family was en route to Florida for a two weeks vacation

Thomas ¢Martin Tom Jr Murphysboro Hollywood Fla Martins Sam Martin Twin Towers Hotel Martin Norman Kessel Kenny and Ann Chicago Leonard Smith

Mrs. Don Winship Leaves for Germany to Join Army Husband

Mrs Don Winship formerly Doris Langin of Murphysboro heads to Karlsruhe Germany to join her husband stationed with the U S Army. She is the daughter of Fay and Mrs Langin of Belleville.

Don Winship Doris Langin Murphysboro Karlsruhe Germany U. S. Army Winship Fay Langin Belleville

Daughters of Wesley Sunday School Meeting at Centenary

The Daughters of Wesley Sunday School class at Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro held its regular meeting Monday in the church. President Mrs Ida Brouillette led, with program head Mrs Mayme Schweber and devotions by Miss Clara Weber, Mrs Blanche Bastien and Mrs Molly Crombar. Mrs Maude Lowe and Mrs Minnie Jones sang with pianist Mrs Lora Zimmers. a reading by Mrs Bastien closed the program. Hostesses were Mrs Madge Peters Jennie Marshall and Alma Hand. twenty five members attended.

Daughters of Wesley Centenary Methodist Church Murphysboro Ida _ Brouillette Mayme Schweber Clara Weber Blanche Bastien Molly Crombar Maude Lowe Minnie Jones Lora Zimmers Madge Peters Jennie Marshall Alma Hand

Alabama visitors stop at Royalton

Mr and Mrs T D King from Birmingham Ala spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W O Dyer in Royalton. Also Mr and Mrs Rolla Rentfro of Chicago visited Rolla Rentfro's mother Mrs Mary Rentfro in Royalton. They are en route to Florida and plan to visit friends in the south.

T. D. King Birmingham Ala W. O. Dyer Royalton Rolla Rentfro Chicago Mary Rentfro Florida South

Herrin Baptist Church Wedding Unites Doughty and House

Miss Gail Doughty of Herrin wed Curtis L. House of Benton in a Sunday ceremony at Bryan Street Baptist Church Herrin. The double ring rite drew 100 guests with attendants Marilee Prewitt June Ward and Pat Bailey. The couple plans a Great Lakes honeymoon after both recent graduates.

Bryan Street Baptist Church Herrin Gail Doughty Curtis L. House of Benton Larry Toler John Doughty Sven Ken James Evan House Benton Miss Bailey Lana Kay Baker Thomas Baker Great Lakes House Herrin Township Bra Iry Benton High School Southern Illinois University

Ripley Family Reunion Held in Sesser Home

The Ripley family reunion was hosted Sunday by Mr and Mrs Freelee Wool in Sesser with relatives gathering from East St Louis Granite City Rockwood Pinckneyville Sesser Oroville and Murphysboro.

Ripley Sesser Freelee Wool East St. Louis Granite City Rockwood Pinckneyville Oroville Murphysboro

PTA Workshop Highlights Illinois PTA Legislative Goals

Mrs. George Carty of Marion led discussion on the 1956 ICPT legislative platform at a Carbondale PTA session attended by over 40 administrators and delegates from 10 units. Items emphasized include state aid equalization, teacher certification standards, unit district bond limits, pupil transportation, and opposition to legal oaths beyond the state constitution.

George Carty Marion Illinois Press of Parents and Parent-Teacher Association Carbondale PTA Council PTA Eugene Simonds Carbondile District 18 ICPT Carty Ieund Tlan United Nations Illinois United States Chicago Petrazio

VFW Auxiliary Plans Card Party in Carbondale

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2605 met at the hall on Main Street with Marie Tripp, president, presiding. Mary Flanigan reported on a visit to Anna State Hospital and announced a July 10 return trip. a card party was planned for Saturday at 8 p.m. in the VFW hall. The group voted for one monthly meeting in July and August. Circles of First Baptist Church members completed white cross mission quotas and will reconvene in September.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2605 VFW E. Main St Marie Tripp Mary Flanigan Anna State Hospital Mary Ann Davison Aldula Grady Women’s Council of First Baptist Church Carbondale White Cross Circle 1 Roy Ambrose E. R. Sanders Circle E. M. Thrailkill S. Forrest Ave

Paprika Breadcrumbs Toasted as Decorative Casserole Topping

Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs with paprika before toasting to create a decorative topping for casseroles. Use a light sprinkle to add color and flavor, then bake until crisp and golden for a finishing touch.

Guideline on Housewarming Etiquette for Guests

When invited to a house warming wait to be shown through the house. Do not wander from basement to bedrooms without guidance. If the host offers a tour accept. otherwise stay in the living room and act like a courteous guest.

Parents unite to curb teen driving and curfew fears

Ruth Millett notes a junior high group of parents in one city who drafted mutual rules for their 14 and 15 year olds. The agreement bars driving before 16 and sets a curfew, showing how parental cooperation can slow teen pace and restore control.

Carterville Couple Visits in St. Louis

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pool of Carterville visited St. Louis for the weekend to celebrate granddaughter Jane Rose Reed’s graduation from Ferguson high school. A surprise weiner roast at Jane’s home followed, attended by 30 classmates and friends.

Carterville ST. Louis Leonard Pool Charles Reed Jane Rose Reed Ferguson, Mo

Teen Strategy Outmaneuvered By Eve Question Tactic

A cryptic line notes that rivals mastered a mental game in which teenagers ask why others cannot imitate Eve’s approach. The quote hints at a youth culture tactic used to undermine peers in social decisions.

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No. Africa Mrs. Reiman W. H. Miller Edward Reiman Brett Bjorkman Urphysboro Daytona Beach Tom Martin Alabama Miss Doughty Curtis House Lude Sandeen Rushing Jim House Dan Moore Kenneth Doughty Kenneth Barger Don Upchurch Edith Pollack Irmadean Harbison Dorothy Hock Norma Sanders Jeanette Minton Mr. and Mrs Curtis L. House S. Inl Craggs Devillez Mothers’ Con Louisville General Federation of Women’s Clubs Congress of Mothers Washington, D. C Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Illinois Education Association National Education Assn LUPGI D&c Market Southern Illinois 16Th and Monroe Streets First Baptist Circles England C. A. Lees Prescott Mar Garet Ann Thomas C. Barton Jr St. Luke’s Church Barton Bartonwood Air Base Louise Barton N. 12Th St Ruth Millett Parents United Front Warners Warner Bra E. Jackson WCIL Wings OF Song Middy the Washagle Casuals Linois Navy Kugman’s
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