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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

6

Carbondale Weekend Visit Ties Local and Washington Figures

Dr and Mrs Jasper W Cross of St Louis were hosted by his parents in Carbondale over the weekend. Cross will join Congressman Peter Mack Jr. in Washington for a June 25 wedding to Ramona North. He plans to be in the wedding party and previously served as secretary to Mack. Cross is an associate history professor at St Louis University.

Jasper W. Cross St. Lewis Carbondale Jasper Cross St. Louis University Washington Cross Vernon Crane Noel Crane Frances Noel) Crane Southern Ilinois University

Ginger Cream Cheese Top Pie Frosting

Beat soft cream cheese with light cream until smooth. Fold in slivered preserved ginger and spread over warm apple pie for a bright, spicy finish.

Tackitt Cummins Vows In Carbondale Ceremony

Carolyn Rae Tackitt and Charles L Gummins wed June 10 at 2 p m in Carbondale at the Walnut Street Baptist Church parsonage. Rev B J Cherry officiated. Maid of honor Miss Shirley Morelan and best man Farris Cummins stood beside the couple. They will reside at 203 W Oak Carbonale.

Carolyn Rae Tackitt Ray C. Tackitt Christopher Charles L. Gummins Carbondale Curtis T. Gummins Karnak B. J. Cherry Walnut Street

Miss Harris Honored at Makanda Wedding Shower

Carolyn Harris was guest of honor at a Monday evening wedding shower hosted by Mrs. George Oliver in Makanda. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Wayman Presley and Mrs. Jean Fliger. Twenty six attended as games and gifts occurred around a white wedding cake and magnolia arrangements.

Carolyn Harris George Oliver Makanda Oliver Wayman Presley Jean Fliger

Hunt Troutman wedding told in Makanda church ceremony

Virginia Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McCaughan of Carbondale and John W Troutman son of Mr and Mrs Walter Troutman were married May 14 at Makanda Methodist Church by Rev James Barnett. The bride was given in marriage by her stepfather. Maid of honor was Ann Hunt. Best man was Jack Piquard. The couple reside in Alhambra California. Guests included relatives from Dongola Carbondale and Royalton. A household shower honored Mrs Rose at Miss Nancy Hogue home.

Rose Robert Rose St. Louis Fred Corzine Rt. 4 Carbondale Shirley Corzine Tom Boston Mary Anna Elsie Corzine V. L. Corzine Vester Corzine Virginia Hunt Robert McCaughan E. Main St John W. Troutman Walter Troutman Rt. 2 Makanda Methodist Church James Barnett Ann Hunt Royalton Jack Piquard Stella Heern Makanda Troutman Maringo Alhambra Calif Edward Corzine Fletcher Harold Wayne Dongola Nina McKinney Maude McKinney Lois Bagley Donald Corzine Nancy Hogue Brooklane Drive

Reunion Tea for SIU Class of 1915 Hosted in Carbondale

Mrs. Mae McIntosh hosted a 3 to 5 p m tea at 504 W Walnut Carbondale for SIU class of 1915 members with Grace Wilhelm presiding at the punch bowl. Pink and pale blue decorations featured daisies and candles. Letters from alumni were read as part of the event preceding the evening Alumni Banquet at SIU with guests from St Louis Anna Johnston City Elizabethtown Carlyle and Chicago included.

Mae MclIntosh Southern Illinois University W. Walt? Nut Carbondale Grace Wilhelm United States SIU Rolla Sanders W. A. Guyton Carl Roberts Gertrude Brinkman St. Louis R. W. Karraker Card Anna Oroes Leach Kin E. C. Gillespie Johnston City Arthur R. Matheney Elizabethtown Theodore Gross Carlyle W. R. Mathews Chicago

Downen Family Visits In Sesser

Corpus Christi residents spend 19 days in Sesser with relatives. Claude Robbins and daughter enjoy a two week California visit. Roy Hamilton visits Chicago two weeks with Virgil Hargrave. Lavonna Levault and Anne Young, employed in St. Louis, spend two weeks in Sesser. Airman James E. Hooter on a 10 day leave in Sesser with wife and relatives before reporting to Scott AFB. He previously spent 11 weeks at Lackland AFB, San Antonio.

Corpus Christi Tex Sesser Claude Robbins California Roy Hamilton Virgil Hargrove Chicago Lavonna Levault Anne Young St. Louis James E. Hooter Scott Air Force Base Belleville Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio

Texas Residents End Visit In Herrin

Mr and Mrs Robert Branson of Houston Texas will depart Thursday after an 11 day Herrin visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Branson and brothers Don and Terry Branson Branson a former Herrin resident. Mr and Mrs Gil Johnson of Chicago visited Herrin with Mr and Mrs Paul Marlow and children Carolyn Paul and Sally en route home from Daytona Beach Florida. Jim Wade employed in South Bend Indiana visited Herrin Sunday with his wife and children Larry and Janet.

Robert Branson Houston Tex Herrin Wayne Branson Don Terry Branson Gil Johnson Chicago Paul Marlow Carolyn Paul Sally Johnsons Daytona Beach Fla Jim Wade South Bend Ind Larry Janet

Herrin Youth Attends Egyptian Music Camp Activities

Jimmy Cevers son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Cevers 416 S 19th St Herrin took part in the first session of the Egyptian music Camp in Du Quoin last week He belonged to the piano ensemble which performed Friday night and played flute in the band that gave a concert Saturday night He also studied conducting under F C Kreider director of Collinsville High School band for a week The camp was sponsored by the Herrin Womans Club.

Jimmy Cevers Charles M. Cevers S. 19Th St Herrin du Quoin F. C. Kreider Collinsville High School Jimmy

Attend Services For Herrin Man David Phillips

Funeral services for David Phillips in Herrin drew several out of town attendees. Among guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Gunning of Chicago Mr and Mrs Riley Moore and Arthur Phillips of Aurora Mrs Emma Stonun and Mrs Elizabeth Campbell and Mrs Harley Stonun of Elgin Mr and Mrs Henry Ingraham and Anna Ingraham Mr and Mrs Robert Lee and daughter Suzanne Mrs Doris Baumgartner of Springfield and Herb Moore of Decatur.

Herrin David Phillips Robert Gunning Chicago Riley Moore Arthur Phillips Aurora Emma Stonun Elizabeth Campbell Harlevy Stonun Elgin Henry Ingraham Anna Ingraham Robert Lee Suzanne Doris Baumgartner Springfield Herb Moore Decatur

Mulls of Herrin Entertain Zeta-Lethian Class

Mr and Mrs E O Mull of 604 N 14th St Herrin entertained the Zeta Lethian Class of the First Methodist Church Monday night Mrs Robert Richardson assisted the hostess The president Miss Frank Shelby conducted the business session Roll Call was door fun Mrs Otto McPhail gave the devotional One member Mrs Carl Neilson spoke about her Europe trip including the New York to Shannon Ireland flight and tulip time in Holland Refreshments were served to 24 members and guests.

New York Gander Newfoundland Shannon Ireland Holland

Suede Gains Spotlight with Du Pont Quilon Treatment

Suede dominates this season with designers using it in Bermuda shorts, shirts, and cocktail jackets. Du Pont introduces Quilon a revolutionary chemical that renders suede water resistant spot resistant and dry cleanable by ordinary methods making suede a prudent luxury.

du Pont Quilon

Everything For Children Can Freeze Out Father

A column sketches how a mother’s focus on children can erode her husband’s share of time and attention. It contrasts dinners out with hampered domestic equality and urges balance between family needs and a partner's role. The piece ends with a cooking tip to mix cooked and raw vegetables for salad texture.

Papa

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