Class Of 1915 Has Reunion
The SIU Class of 1915 held a reunion at Mrs. Mae McIntosh’s Carbondale home on Saturday. Forty three attendees included 17 original class members out of 55 in the class. Members listed include Mrs. Rolla Sanders, Wilbur Fishman, Walter Gower, Dr. C. C. Gillespie, and more. Telegrams from absent members were read. The event featured pink decor with lace, candles, and a pink rose centerpiece, followed by cake and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIU
Mae McIntosh
Carbondale
Rolla Sanders
R. W. Karraker
Wilbur Fishman
Walter Gower
Orous Leach
C. C. Gillespie
W. A. Guyton
Lucy D. Roberts
Lowell Roberts
Fred Stevens
Fred W. Sampson
Carol Sitter
Grace Wilhelm
Ruth Wilhelm
McIntosh
Work Days Begin at Girl Scout Camp Cedar Point
Work Days at Girl Scout Camp Cedar Point began today for four days. Adults and older Intermediate and Senior Scouts may help on any day through Saturday. Helpers should bring sack lunches cleaning materials rakes canvas gloves and similar items. Mrs Mabel Webb is director.
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Girl Scout Camp
Cedar Point
Mabel Webb
Visit By Bachens Guests From Kansas City
Anna and John F Bachens of Johnston City hosted last week relatives Ophelia Marty and Thelma Meve from Kansas City Missouri as nieces of the couple.
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Anna
John F. Bachensto
Johnston City
Ophelia Marty
Thelma Meve
Kansas City, Mo
New President Ava Moore Installed at Herrin Auxiliary
Mrs Ava Moore of Herrin is installed as president of the Herrin American Legion Auxiliary at a formal ceremony. The event marks a leadership change within the local veterans organization and sets goals for the year ahead.
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Ava Moore
Herrin
American Legion Auxiliary
Bride Elect Brenda Jones Engaged to Lowell Hagan III
Brenda Lynn Jones engaged to Lowell Lambert Hagan III of Mexico Missouri. Jones daughter of Carl and the late John W. Jones. Hagan son of Lowell II and his wife. Wedding planned September 10 in West Frankfort with residence to follow in Mexico. Legion Auxiliary and post officers installed at Legion Home event with music and dancing.
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Mr. Hagan
University of Notre Dame
U. S. Army
Ft. Sill
Okla
West Frankfort
Mexico
Bearden Couple to Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Aaron Bearden of Johnston City will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 6 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Aaron Bearden
Johnston City
New Officers At Meeting Lambda Delta Chapter
The Lambda Delta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority in Herrin met at Mrs. Courtney Bilderback’s home with new officers conducting the business session. Plans discussed for the National Convention in St. Louis July 13 to 16 and summer social events include a swimming party and family picnic. The next meeting is a coffee at the city park on Wednesday June 22. Committee chairs named: Mrs. Betty Bennett Auditing and Membership, Mrs. Joan Whittenberg Ways and Means and Nominating, Mrs. Kay Knerr Chapter Welfare, Mrs. Geneva Levan Philanthropy, Mrs. Ann Hindman Social, Mrs. Phyllis Smith Standing Rules.
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Lambda Delta Chapter
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Herrin
Courtney Bilderback
City Park
Betty Bennett
Joan Whittenberg
Kay Knerr
Geneva Levan
Ann Hindman
Phyllis Smith
4 H Club Chooses New Members And Demonstrates Cameras
The Murphysboro Chatterboxes 4H club met Monday at Riverside Park with Cathy Hendricks joining as a new member. Cathy Korando led a camera demo while Cynthia Blankinship spoke on manners Mary Jo Purcell on preparing cloth before sewing and Rita Hooks on cloth designs. The next meeting is June 27 at City Hall.
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Murphysboro Chatterboxes
Riverside Park
Cathy Hendricks
Cathy Korando
Cynthia Blankinship
Mary Jo Purcell
Rita Hooks
Miss Cecil Engaged to Larry Pryor for Sept 3
Miss Glenda Ann Cecil of Carbondale and Larry Pryor of St. Louis announce their engagement. Glenda is a 1959 University High School graduate and Sanford Brown College student. Larry is a 1958 Beaumont High School graduate employed by the St. Louis Police Department. The wedding is planned for September 3.
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Glenn Cecil
West Oak St
Carbondale
Glenda Ann
Larry Pryor
Harley Pryor
Windham Ave
St. Louis
Miss Cecil
University High School
Sanford Brown Business College
Pryor
Beaumont High School
Personel
Williamson County urged to back Red Cross Bloodmobile visit
Frances Killpatrick appeals Williamson County residents to donate blood for Friday's Herrin Bloodmobile stop. She notes long-standing publicity, warns the county council may withdraw from the program, and highlights an $80 donation in honor of a local resident. The piece urges turnout to influence Monday council vote.
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Frances Killpatrick
Williamson County
Red Cross
Herrin
Illinois
Williamson Couny
County Red Cross
Arthur Bell
Johnston City
Mr. Bell
Engaged: Myrna Wade Sanders to Don Sanders
Mr and Mrs Lindell Wade announce the engagement of their daughter Myrna Wade to Don Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Leo Sanders of Rt 3 Marion The couple plan a July 23 wedding Myrna is a 1958 Herrin Township High School graduate and a Southern Illinois University education major Don Sanders is Johnston City High School 1954 graduate and works in the engineering department at the Herrin Norge plant
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Lindell Wade
W. Cherry St
Herrin
Myrna
Don Sanders
Leo Sanders
Rt. 3
Marion
Miss Wade
Herrin Township
Southern Illinois University
Sanders
Johnston City High School
Herrin Norge
Davis Hughes Vows June 3 at Crab Orchard
Miss Phyllis Hughes daughter of the Rev and Mrs Harry Hughes of Johnston City and Airman Thomas Davis of Marion were married at Center Baptist Church Crab Orchard June 3. Rev Thomas Arnold performed the ceremony. Airman Davis is stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base Detroit. Mrs Davis will join her husband in three months.
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Phyllis Hughes
Harry Hughes
Johnston City
Thomas Davis
Marion
Center Baptist Church
Crab Orchard
Thomas Arnold
Lowell Davis
Davis
Selfridge Air Force Base
Detroit
Mich
Miss Harris Weds Milton Thomas In Benton Church
Miss Mary Kay Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland G Harris married Milton Robert Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Thomas on May 7 at the First Christian Church Benton. Rev Robert L Ashman officiated the double ring ceremony with a white peau de soie gown and a white Bible with an orchid.
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Mary Kay Harris
Roland G. Harris
Milton Robert Thomas
Virgil Thomas
First Christian Church
Benton
Robert L. Ashman
Jack Weathers
Jody Harris
Judy McCarty
Brenda Flatt
Social Calendar Highlights Thursday in Carbondale
St. Ann's Altar Society initiates new members at St Francis Xavier Church with a 7 30 PM service and reception in the activity center after. Junior Women's Club holds a 6 30 PM dinner meeting at The Gardens with a special election and pre convention planning. Luella Amon Sunday School class meets at the First Methodist Church, at Mrs Richard Whalen’s home 322 W Pecan St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Altar Society
St. Francis Xavier Church
Luella Amon
First Methodist Church
Richard Whalen
W. Pecan St
Cream Elevates Smoothness of Cooked Salad Dressing
A cooking tip suggests using cream instead of milk to achieve an unusually smooth and scrumptious cooked salad dressing. The recommendation emphasizes richer texture and flavor.
Benton High School Graduates At 1117 North 13th Street
Graduates of Benton High School who attended Southern Illinois University are listed as residents at 1117 North 13th Street in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton High School
Southern Illinois University
N. 13Th St
Springfield
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Herrin American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Home
Bessie Nealson
Jeanetta Gualdoni
Jerry
Brenda Jones
Rissi
Carl Barker
Legion
Auxiliary
Cecil Schaubert
Esma Fisher
Jeanette Gualdoni
Jerry Maleski
Mable Ashman
Mary Boshera
Ashman
Jessie Oldani
Maleski
Nealson
Tom Reagan
Club Legionnaire
Gene Spires
Marie Barker
Gene Spires Shop
Public Square
Marion, Ill
Glenda Ann Cecil
Pedwin Laer
Jackson
E Family Store
Myrna Wade
Mrs
Milton R. Thomas
Neunlist Studio
Miss Harris
Jill Weathers
Bradley Weathers
Gerald Owens
Danny Woodland
Carroll Owens
Sam Walker
Jim Sandusky
Dave Seibert
Dan LeLatour
Mrs. Thomas
Yuills Baldwin Organs
Yuill Music Herrin
W. Walnut, Carbondale
Zwick’s
Ben Young
Realms
Kay Whitney
Wicks Ladies’ Store
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