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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1966

Page

6

See-Through Evening Gowns Dominate New York Ball

A Shakespeare Festival fundraiser at the Plaza Hotel showcases bold see-through outfits and nude-like ensembles by society ladies and celebrities. Notables present include Susan Stein, Amanda Burden, Gloria Steinem, Mimi Cushing, Topsy Taylor, Linda Hackett, Pamela Tiffin, Henry Fonda, Jacob Javits, Karim Khan, and George DeLacorte. The event features couture styles aimed at high fashion exposure, with tickets priced around $100.

Shakespeare Festival Committee Plaza Hotel Susan Stein Jules Stein Amanda S. Carter) Burden Jr Femi Gloria Steinem Mimi Cushing Topsy Taylor Linda Montague Hackett Phers Pamela Tiffin Henry Fonda Karim Kahn Aga Sen Jacob Javits George Delacorte Central Park

Church Ceremony Promotes Higger and Lindsey Families

A church ceremony united Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Higger of Cutler and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lindsey of Carbondale as families celebrate the newly joined couple with their son Lindsey noted among attendees.

Wayne Higgerson Cutler Lindsey Carl Lindsey Carbondale

Miss Foster Engaged to Joel Boren of Carterville

Mr. and Mrs. William Foster of Carterville announce the engagement of their daughter Suzanne Foster to Joel Boren son of Mrs. Peggy Scott of Carterville. Suzanne is a Carterville Community High School graduate and Boren is a 1962 Carterville High School alumnus now attending Southern Illinois University.

William Foster Carterville Suzanne Joel Boren Peggy Scott Miss Foster Carterville Community High School Boren Carterville High School Southern Illinois University

Swallow Return Day Varies from Capistrano Tradition

The day of the swallow's return to Capistrano varies and is not always on St. Joseph's Day, reflecting local tradition rather than a fixed calendar date.

Capistrano St. Joseph’s Day

What’s She Beefing About Dear Ann Landers

A secretary voices off about Minnie the cleaning woman and office habits. The piece discusses disposal of orange peels and cups, shoes under desks, and whether copying machines should stay on or be shut down. It cites office managers with mixed practices and urges Minnie to back off.

Ann Landers Minnie O.K

Busy Women Club Clears Riverside Band Shell

The Murphysboro' Junior Woman's Club cleaned Riverside Park band shell as part of a civic improvement project. The group swept the area cut weeds and planted petunias. Elwood Rebekah Lodge No 581 hosted officers past presidents and committee members of Rebekah District Association District 30 at Johnston City IOOF Hall. Mrs Ralph Summer of Marion warden of the Rebekah State Assembly was an honored guest. Mrs Fred Green of Zeigler District President also attended and spoke about upcoming district activities. A reception followed the meeting. Mizpah Class of Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs Clarence Williams with Mrs Buford Howard presiding. Mrs Sylvia Jones led devotions and Mrs Maria Spalding directed games.

Murphysboro Riverside Park Elwood Rebekah Lodge No Rebekah District Association Johnston City IOOF Ralph Summer Marion Rebekah Washington Avenue Baptist Church Clarence Williams Buford Howard Sylvia Jones Maria Spalding

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