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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

6

Miss Jennings Weds Max Sullivan In Murphysboro

Miss Joan Frances Jennings daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Jennings of 2124 Wall St Murphysboro married Max Dan Sullivan son of Mrs Lulu Sullivan of 427 Lucier St Murphysboro in a candlelit ceremony at First Lutheran Church The double ring service followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home They will reside at 257 Lebanon Ave Belleville The bride a 1953 Murphysboro Township High School graduate attended Southern Illinois University two years and belongs to Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority The groom a 1952 graduate is in the U S Air Force stationed at Scott AFB with plans to reside in Belleville The wedding was officiated by Rev William Boatman

Joan Frances Jennings John W. Jennings Wall St Murphysboro Max Dan Sullivan First Lutheran Lulu Sullivan Lucier St William Boatman Shirley Bellm Charlotte Jennings Carrol Sullivan Jack Etherton Tom Fricke Ethel Fager Catherine Fox William J. Held Love Lebanon Ave Belleville Murphysboro Township Southern Illinois University Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority Groom U. S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base

Family Dinner Held in Murphysboro

Mrs. Edna Fegley and two daughters from Prospect Pennsylvania were honored guests at a Sunday family dinner hosted by her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Leo Gossett on Rt 4 Murphysboro. Relatives attending included the Gossetts of Mulkeytown Lesser Kopp Owens Guy Gossett Morgan Gunter and other kin. Weekend guests were Kirk Karwoski of St Louis and Saturday night visitors Walter Schmitt and his grandson Ricky MacKenzie.

Edna Fegley Glenda Jean Cynthia Prospect Leo Gossett Rt. 4 Murphysboro Lloyd Gossett Delmar Gossett Mulkeytown Stanley Gossett Lesser John Kopp

Library Institute At Southern Illinois University

During a three day institute at Southern Illinois University Miss Virginie Fletcher will serve as librarian in her absence and oversee library operations.

Southern Illinois University Virginie Fletcher

Briggs and Ebersohl Families Visit in California

Mr and Mrs James Briggs of Phoenix and former Murphysboro residents joined Mr and Mrs Gene Ebersohl and baby Nita Lynn at Long Beach California. Briggs serves in the U S Air Force in Phoenix while Ebersohl is stationed at Long Beach with the USS Floyd B Parks in dry dock.

James Briggs Phoenix Ariz Gene Ebersohl Babyee Nita Lynn Long Beach Calif Murphysboro Briggs U. S. Air Force Ebersohl Floyd B. Parks

Murphysboro Sailor Bill Sims Discharged From Navy

Bill Sims son of Mr and Mrs Marion Sims 12 N 22nd St Murphysboro has been discharged from the U S Navy after four years of service He received his discharge at Newport R I and arrived home in Murphysboro on Thursday

Bill Sims Marion Sims 22Nd St Murphysboro U. S. Navy Sims Newport R. I

Zeigler Brides Tie On June 3 in Marion Church

Miss Kern of Zeigler and Miss Patty Sue Kern married William Gilmore of Zeigler and Clebourne families in a June 3 ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Marion. Attendants were Mrs. Bob Swalls and others. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dick Alger of Houston and Miss Vera Prakin of Chicago. Chicago guests Dorothy Baumgarte and Mary Jane Roth with local families. Delta Theta Tau Eta Tau met at Mrs. Wilbert Schanko’s home and Charles Smith was elected delegate to July Ft Wayne national convention.

Patty Sue Kern Owen Kern Zeigler William Gilmore William Gilmore Sr Clebourne Marion Bob Swalls Dick Alger Houston Tex Vera Prakin Chicago John Prakin Dorothy Baumgarte Arthur Baumgarte Willard Dees Mary Jane Roth Virginia Casey B. Moskoff Eta Tau Delta Theta Tau Sorority Wilbert Schanko Charles Smith Ft. Wayne Ind

Johnston City Residents Visit Relatives and Camp Guests

Johnston City residents visit Spokane Washington for December discharge of Miss Juda Moore and return with his wife. E B Nolen of Decatur and family visit, Shelby Lee visits, Woodcraft boys head to Dixon Springs camp, Barhams from Kankakee, Williams from Taylorville, Kovaleski family host, Takech family from Arnold Missouri visit Johnston City.

Juda Moore Johnston City Spokane Wash James Moore Moore Boys of Woodcraft Woodmen of the World Dixon Springs Robert Crowe William Williams Taylorville Nick Kovaleski Tony

Valier Resident Leaves for Detroit

John Charles Vercellino left Valier Thursday for Detroit Michigan where he will be employed. Mr and Mrs Frank Vercellino in Coello had as their Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Barney Hofmann and children of Belleville and her mother Mrs C B Buford of Pinckneyville. Walter Rebekah Lodge entertained officers and past president of District 30 on June 7.

John Charles Vercellino Detroit Mich Frank Vercellino Coello Barney Hofmann Belleville C. B. Buford Pinckneyville Walter Rebekah

Wedding Shower for Phyllis Pedigo Near Marion

A pre wedding shower for Miss Phyllis Pedigo of Marion was hosted Friday night at Creal Springs North Baptist Church by her future mother in law Mrs Mable Malroy. The couple plans to wed June 19 at Second Baptist Church Marion and will reside in Maywood where groom Bruce Malroy works. Pedigo is a 1955 Marion High School graduate.

Phyllis Pedigo Marion Creal Springs North Baptist Church Mable Malroy Bruce Malroy Second Baptist Church of Christine McCormick Pedigo Sarah Campbell Maywood Marion High School

Miss Harrison and Luther Wells Wed in Mulkeytown

Miss Rosetta Harrison daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Harrison and Luther Wells both of Mulkeytown married May 28 at Creek Nation Pentecost Church. Attendants were Mrs Husky and brother-in-law. A son was held at the bride’s home. They reside in Aurora where they are employed.

Miss Harrison Mulkeytown Rosetta Harrison Claude Harrison Luther Wells Husky Asbride Aurora

Valier Girl Visits Injured Coello Youth

Miss Patty Bailor of Valier visits in St Louis with sister Ellen June. She visits Jimmie Wallace of Coello hospitalized at Barnes Hospital. Connie Henry of Valier visits Chicago with aunt and uncle. Pan broiling tip cautions to pour off fat to avoid frying.

Valier Coello Patty Bailor St. Louis Ellen June Jimmie Wallace Barnes Hospital Connie Henry Chicago

Grit Your Teeth By Dr George W Crane

Sister M Benita launched a Compliment Club at St Marys Parochial School in St Marys Pa. Students wrote essays on changes in personality and new friendships after 30 days of three compliments daily. Diplomas were signed for those completing the requirement.

George W. Crane M. Benita O.S.B St. Marys Parochial School St. Mary’s, Pa

Path to Peace Through Honest Compliments

The text urges a practice of sincere praise toward one's former foe to soften bias. It argues complimenting an enemy can reveal merit, prompting reciprocal respect and the chance for better relations despite initial reluctance to praise adversaries.

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