Textile Test Laboratory Opens at Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University has activated a new textile testing laboratory in the School of Home Economics. The lab includes equipment to test fabric strength wear simulation insect damage weathering and wrinkling resistance and was shown to the public in May during a laundry and dry cleaning conference. Miss Rose Padgett led discussions on Recent Fabric Care Research with Ann Sterling of the Institute. Brockey Childers coordinated conference logistics.
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Southern Ilinois University
Rose Padgett
School of Home Economics
American Institute of Laundering
Miss Padgett
Ann Sterling
Miss Garner Engaged in Simple City Announcement
Mrs. Pauline Garner of Energy announces the engagement of her daughter Gloria Nadene to James Dale Horn. Horn is the son of Mrs. Thelma Horn of Carbondale and is employed as a Star Route Carrier for the Post Office Department.
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Pauline Garner
Gloria Nadene
James Dale Horn
Thelma Horn
Carbondale
Horn
Post Office Department
Popular South on Bridge Falls Short of Grand Slam
Oswald and Jim Jacoby describe South’s hopeful grand slam in a bridge hand. After a diamond lead and an unfavorable suit break, South cannot overcome the seven clubs and seven trumps distribution, despite clever ruffing and reentries.
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Oswald
Jim Jacoby
South
East
West
of Chance
London designers soften fall silhouettes with wearable outfits
Young London designers favor softer fall looks with short skirts kept wearable. Costume influences appear in tunic length jackets and checked fabrics over solid color dresses. Some designers flare above knee skirts and offer pants with skirts, while jackets adopt casual shirtlike cuts.
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London
At Home Shirley Rametta Recovers After Surgery
Shirley Rametta, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Rametta, returns home at 800 N Johnson St Marion after surgery at Marion Memorial Hospital.
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Shirley Rametta
Andrew Rametta
N. Johnson St
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Ann Landers Advice on Dangers of Household Drugs
A heartbreakingly stated letter describes a four year old dying after ingesting aspirin and the mother’s regret. Ann Landers warns that medicines and common cleaners can kill children and urges locking them away to prevent poisoning.
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Ann Landers
Marion Miller Becomes Bride of Kissinger in Marion
Miss Lor aine Elise Miller becomes Mrs. Walter Merle Kissinger in a Marion ceremony at St Joseph Catholic Church. Rev Marc Teal officiated with Terrill Miller as maid of honor and Steven Kissinger as best man. Reception followed at the Oasis Room Marion Motel.
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Walter Merle Kissinger
E. Douglas St
Apartment B
Bloomington
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Marion
Lorraine Elise Miller
Thomas A. Miller
W. Hendrickson St
Kissinger
Walter M. Kissinger
Pittsburg
Mr. Kissinger
Marc Teal
Carmella Danielson
Yvette Dennis
Terrill Miller
Steven Kissinger
Thomas A. Miller Jr
Paul D. Appel
Oasis
Marion Motel
Joyce Wright Circle Meets at Johnston City Church
The Joyce Wright Circle of the Woman's Missionary Union gathered at Johnston City First Baptist Church. Mrs Homer Stallings led the program as the circle approved partial payment of expenses for a Girls Auxiliary member to attend the Southern Baptist Camp starting June 20.
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Joyce Wright
Woman’s Missionary Union
Johnston City First Baptist Church
Homer Stallings
Jack McCormick
Southern Baptist Camp
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Miss Garner
Gloria Nadene Garner
Jacoby
Eikel Fallon
Ethel Fallon
Democratic
Williamson County
Miss Miller
Coats
Herrin
North Park Ave
Mardale Shopping Center
Southern Clinois
University
Joyce Wright Circle
Kroehler
Pontiac Motor Division
Pontiac
Swindell Motors Inc
North Illinois
Illinois
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Merle Norman
George and
Edna Milbur
Free Hour of Beauty
Murphysboro
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