Miss Southern Illinois queen Karen Bryant dazzles with Honeybun routine
Karen Bryant of Herrin won the Miss Southern Illinois title with a Honeybun number from South Pacific, earning a trophy for best talent. She plans to represent Southern Illinois in Miss Illinois and will polish the act for the state contest. Bryant, five foot five and blue eyed, aims to captivate audiences by dramatic contrasts and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Moser
Karen Bryant
Herrin
Miss Bryant
Honeybun
Ilinois
Anglia Aurora
Bryant
Mary Martin
F. A. Perrow
Aurora
Mrs Grinnell Honored at Red Cross Gray Ladies Ceremony
Mrs John Grinnell received the Red Cross award for outstanding service at a Jackson County Red Cross Gray Ladies ceremony held at Southern Illinois University Student Center. Fifteen Gray Ladies earned chevrons for four years of service and fourteen bars for one year, with seven women earning special certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grinnell
Red Cross
Jackson County Red Cross
Southern
Jinais University
Jobes Armstrong
Grinnell
George Camp
Chaisites Tenny
E. R. Fichtel
M. P. Boulten
F Or
Carbondale
Edward Schwebel
Murphysboro
Summer Weddings Bring Granite City Couples Together
Betty L. Rains of Murphysboro and Donald J. James of Granite City wed at St. Joseph Catholic Church Granite City in a double ring ceremony. Bride wore chantilly lace and organza. a reception followed in the church hall. They reside at 272 Baston Ave Granite City. Also, Mary Ann Craig and Larry W. Leek married at Elkville First Baptist Church with Elks and Army ties. Leek serves with the Navy and will join his wife in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty L. Rains
Murphysboro
Donald JL. James
Granite City
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Adrean Rains
Elza Rains
Thomas House
John Jones
J. P. Jordan
Bill Scarsdale
Tron
Gloria James
Richard Timlo
Stanley Yureck
Milton James
Adrean Rains Jr
Bairson Ave
James
Granite City High School
Asd
Mary Ann Craig
Larry W. Leek
Elkville
First Baptist
Merwhite Bible
Chrysarthe Carttile Trust Co
St. Louis
Lily-Of
The
Valley
Jane Shepherd
Lonnie
Southwestern
Shepherd
Bell Telephone Co
St. Lows
Leek
Elkville Community High School
Southern Ilinois
Martin Oil Co
Carbondale
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Johnston City Visitors From Cincinnati Help Fill Week
Mrs Carl Fultz and daughter Jill and Forrest Norma of Cincinnati Ohio are spending a week in Johnston City with Mr and Mrs Harry Cartar, staying at their residence and enjoying local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Fultz
Jill
Forrest Norma
Cincinnati
Ohio
Johnston City
Harry Cartar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karen
Miss Southern
Mrs
Donald L. James
Lazenby
Mrs. Grinnell
Francis Shi
Perschbacher
Eta Omega Chapter
Beta‘dor
Brace
Stallings
Melba Moor
Sigma Phi
Waltez Ross
Isa
Wales
Teese
Iclub
Russell Brace
Roth
Paul Perschhacher
William Clarida
Beta Sigma Phi
Remosignia
Lacy
Homer Stallings
Bill Martin
Honeybun” Wen Prize
Craig-Leek
Clarence Craig
Pikville
Charles Leek
West Prankfort
Owen Hunter
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