Circle 4 Elects Officers at First Meeting
WSCS Circle 4 of First Methodist Church Carbondale elected officers for the year at a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Ashby Snyder. New members were welcomed, and the devotional topic was The Garden.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
6
WSCS Circle 4 of First Methodist Church Carbondale elected officers for the year at a Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Ashby Snyder. New members were welcomed, and the devotional topic was The Garden.
Circle One of W S C S of the First Methodist church in Cardendale met at the home of Mrs Don Schwachow 112 South Poplar last Tuesday Mrs W B McGinnis led devotions Sixteen members and one guest Mrs H Hilton Longberry attended
Fifteen members of the Carbon-dale past matrons club of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the home of Mrs. J. L. Reeves at 516 South University last Monday. Bertha Karr Whitlock and Mrs. Hattie Huderson attended. Following the business meeting, refreshments were served and a social hour was held.
The St Louis Municipal Opera opens High Button Shoes on Monday June 18 for seven nights. Cast led by Jack Albertson and Joey Faye with Joy Hodges and Patricia Bybel in leading roles. Choreography by June Graham and scores by Jules Styne and Sammy Cahn. Next show Music in the Air runs June 25 to July 1 at Forest Park.
Roy Dillow pastor of the Fiat Pentecostal church of Ava received a surprise birthday dinner Sunday June 10 with 23 guests from his congregation. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs A J Schovanec stayed with Mrs Schovanec's parents at Campbell Hill during the weekend.
Carbondale couple Mr and Mrs J A Barringer marked their Golden Wedding on June 2 1901 50 years after marriage with a first honeymoon June 3 to Colorado Springs Denver and Boulder returning June 11 They lived on a farm near Anna before relocating to Carbondale retired merchant Mr Barringer once ran a grocery at 319 East College Their family includes Virgil Joe Leona and Arlie with relatives in Carbondale and Colorado Springs.
Mary Ann Elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmo Elder Claryville Missouri wed Kenneth Grott son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Grott Chester at Holy Rosary Church Claryville on Saturday June 9 in a 9 am double ring ceremony The bride wore white satin with train and fingertip veil Maid of honor Betty Anderson wore ice blue tafetta Best man was Donald Grott After the ceremony a wedding breakfast and reception followed The couple plans to live in Belleville Ill Plans include a southern states wedding trip and Grott is a pattern man for International Shoe Company in St Louis
Practical meal plan combines spaghetti with cheese sauce, Brussels sprouts, and carrots for a colorful, inexpensive main dish. Recipe details include butter, flour, milk, and American cheese. serves 4 with optional rolls and fruit salad.
Miss Marilyn Schweizer daughter of Mrs Irma Schweizer Chester married Earl Jean Runge son of Mr and Mrs Henry Runge Chester in a 7 30 p m ceremony at St Johns Lutheran Church Chester The couple will reside at 223 Bern Street Chester The bride wore a white embroidered organdy gown and carried a white carnation and daisy bouquet with a blue maid of honor and yellow daisies for the bridesmaid The ceremony was followed by a family reception and the couple plans a wedding trip to the Ozarks.
Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Whitely of Harrisburg visited Murphysboro at R. O. Burkes home on Elm Street on Tuesday June 12. Norman Kessel of Chicago came to Murphysboro June 11 due to his father Henry Kessel’s illness at St. Andrew's hospital.
The Baptist Book Store at 213 West Main Street in Carbondale Dl offers Father’s Day gift Bibles from all publishers.
Murphysboro American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year at the June 12 meeting with Iva Faughn named president succeeding Mary Riseling. Other officers include Mildred Gunn, Oma Rendleman, Margaret Reeder, Bert Roberts, Inez Handley, Ruby Mitchell. 32 members attended and the group approved a $10 donation to the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce for the July 4 fireworks and planned the Twenty fifth District summer meeting July 1 at the Elks home. Rita Martell was chosen to attend Illini Girls State June 19 to 27.
Lorna Montroy daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Montroy Chester and Melbert Eggemeyer of Sparta married in a 3 pm June 9 double ring ceremony at St Marys Rectory Chester officiated by Rev A B Lehman. The bride wore white lace over taffeta with cathedral veil and carried a white Bible with an orchid. Bridesmaids and attendants wore blue and pink gowns. reception for 125 at Belvidere club followed. The couple, both employed locally, plan to reside in Peoria after a trip to the Ozarks.
Murphysboro residents Mr. and Mrs. J V Hanrahan and daughters Elene and Janet Sue returned from a two week trip to West Palm Beach Florida. The note also lists local social activities and visits including initiation of Electa and Ruth Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple and other community updates.
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