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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

7

Former Murphysboro resident weds in Florida

Margaret Sue Naumer of Hollywood Florida daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Naumer and William Edward Herig Jr son of Col and Mrs William E Herig Sr were married Saturday June 11 at First Presbyterian Church Hollywood Florida Dr Excell Fry officiated the double ring ceremony Music by Gordon Lewis featured songs including O Promise Me Because and The Lords Prayer Bride wore white lace and tulle with a fitted lace jacket Veil secured by pleated headband bouquet of white carnations pink chrysanthemums Maid of honor Marthe Webb wore pink silk shantung dress Best man was the groom's father with ushers Clinton Henry and Robert Burdick After a Florida tour the couple will live at 211 S W 4th Ave Gainesville Fla Bride attended SIU Miami and Florida Universities and works as a UF secretary Groom recently discharged from the Navy and attends UF Murphysboro Girl Scout Troop 190 held a hamburger fry and picnic at Crab Orchard Lake with 28 Scouts earning badges under leader Mrs Edna Baker

Margaret Sue Naumer C. O. Naumer Washington St Hollywood Fla Murphysboro William Edward Herig Jr William E. Herig Sr Serasota First Presbyterian Church Excell Fry Gradioli Gordon Lewis Marthe Webb Clinton Henry Robert Burdick Florida S. W. 4Th Ave Gainesville Southern Ilinois University University of Miami University of Florida U. S. Navy

Murphysboro Couple Return From Southern Vacation

Mr and Mrs Conrad Piltz of Murphysboro returned from a 10 day trip to Huntington West Virginia and other southern points They visited their son Robert who works for Truax Tracr Coal Co in Huntington The couple also called on Portsmouth Ohio and Ashland Kentucky.

Conrad Piltz Murphysboro Huntington W. Va South Robert Truax-Tracr Coal Co Piltz Portsmouth Ohio Ashland

Daughters of Wesley Class Holds June Meeting

The Daughters of Wesley Sunday School Class of Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro held its June meeting on Monday. Mrs. Ida Brouillette, president, led and assisted by Mrs. Mollie Crombar for devotions. Hostesses were Mrs. Jennie Marshall Mrs. Della Stearns and Mrs. Alma Hand. Twenty members attended.

Daughters of Wesley Centenary Methodise Church Murphysboro Ida Brouillette Mollie Crombar Jennie Marshall Della Stearns Alma Hand

Birthday party marked Susan Williams third birthday

Mrs. Harold Williams Jr. hosted a birthday party Saturday at 938 North 22nd Street Murphysboro for her daughter Susan's third birthday with 14 guests attending.

Harold Williams Jr North 22Nd St Murphysboro Susan

Navy sailor completes leave and reports aboard USS Markab

Arty E. Pender, U. S. Navy, spent a 15 day leave in Murphysboro with his parents Mr and Mrs George Pender of 617 Chestnut St. He has finished boat training and reported for duty aboard the USS Markab at Fall River Massachusetts.

Arty E. Pender U. S. Navy Murphysboro George Pender Chestnut St Fall River Mass

See the World: Collinsville Secretary in Foreign Service

A 25 year old Collinsville secretary, Marilyn Kneedler, travels abroad as a state department employee. She has served two years in Bagdad, Iraq, visiting 15 countries, and now reports to Frankfurt Germany with a starting salary of 3150 dollars, rising to 3927 with housing allowance.

Bob Kennedy Collinsville Navy State Department Marilyn Kneedler Forrest Kneedler Miss Kneedler Bagdad Iraq Frankfort Germany Foreign Service Viet Nam Jordan Jerusalem Lebanon Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo

Martins Visit Royalton Family News

Mr and Mrs Gene Lemcoe and children Laura and Guy of Houston Texas visit Royalton two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Martin. Mr and Mrs Pete Smith of Barlow Kentucky spend weekend in Royalton with sons and daughters in law Leslie Smith and Donald Smith. Mrs John Jones returns to Royalton after five days with son and daughter in law Danny

Gene Lemcoe Laura Guy Houston Tex Royalton Guy Martin Pete Smith Barlow, Ky Leslie Smith Donald Smith John Jones Danny

Smith and Bulliner Families to Meet at Herrin Lake

The 16th annual Smith and Bulliner reunion will be held at Herrin City Lake pump house Sunday starting at 10 a.m. Friends of the family are invited. About 200 relatives are expected with a program featuring music and singing.

Herrin Lake Smith and Bulliner Family Herrin City Lake Pump House

Sweetpeas of Royalton 4-H Plan Homecoming Parade Float

Meneghini in Springfield notes the Sweetpeas of the Royalton 4-H Club met in Miners Hall Saturday to discuss entering a float in the Royalton homecoming parade. Next meeting set for June 25.

Meneghini Springfield Sweetpeas Royalton Miners Hall

Carterville Alumni Elect Bevard President At Meeting

Dr Lloyd Bevard was elected president of the Carterville Alumni Association at a gathering in the Carterville High School auditorium. Officers named include Christine Richart first vice president Grace Talley second vice president Bill Beasley third vice president Joyce Rushing secretary Wanda Pulcher treasurer. Entertainment by the school choir and piano trio followed a reception. mme pit of Carbondale was guest speaker introduced by Prof Elbert Fulker son of Southern Illinois University. Gentry presented gifts to retiring officers and staff. Membership listed at 800.

Christine Richart Grace Talley Bill Beasley Joyce Rushing Wanda Pulcher Ruth Washburn Edna Travis Maude Hampton Irene Watson Joyce Webber Barbara Chamness Linda Drake Jack Ridley Greta Hundley Watson Mme Pit Carbondale Elbert Fulkerson Southern Illinois University Carterville High School J. Wes Gentry Emily Hastie Lentz Fulkerson John North Miss Watson Grover Hampton

Lightweight self priming pump for versatile pumping

A new lightweight self priming utility pump designed for draining basements excavations ponds and more. It is easy to carry and handles small solids with a 0.33 horsepower electric motor for use in gardens reservoirs pools and other jobs.

Miriam Joins The Club Three Compliments A Day

Miriam G. 44 wife of a judge reports personal change after participating in Dr. George W. Crane’s Compliment Club. She says paying three sincere compliments daily improved mood, reduced health anxieties, and shifted focus to others, with a certificate she keeps as a reminder.

Miriam Miriam G Ohio Compliment Club

Using a Measuring Cup as a Pancake Batter Pitcher

A l quart measuring cup can function as a batter pitcher to pour pancake batter onto a hot griddle. This handy method lets cooks mix and pour from the same vessel, simplifying preparation and reducing cleanup.

Capt Bell to Visit Mother in De Soto

Capt Wayne T Bell has arrived in Seattle after an 18 month Korea tour. He and Mrs Bell the former Miss Genevieve Richmond lived in Murphysboro. They will visit Mrs Al Ebersohl in De Soto after meeting at Lambert Field St Louis, with arrival expected this weekend.

Capt. Bell Mother DE Soto Wayne T. Bell Seattle Wash Korea

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