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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1950

Page

7

Former Herrin Man Marries In Canada

A Herrin man, William J. Eovaldi, wed Louise C. Merlo in Assumption Catholic Church Windsor Ontario on June 10. The ceremony featured a ballerina gown and a Windsor reception. Afterward the couple planned a Canadian tour and residence in Evanston Illinois.

Herrin Canada Windsor Ont Assumption Catholic Church Louise C. Merlo Paul Merlo Askin Boulevard William J. Eovaldi Joseph Eovaldi North Twelfth Street Eovaldi Evanston Lil Johanna Hill Mary Oliver

Zeigler Delta Theta Yau Invite to West Frankfort Wedding

Era Tau chapter of Delta Theta Yau sorority met at Proctor's hall Zeigler for a business session. They extended an invitation to Carmen Abby of West Frankfort and Paul McCreery of Benton for their Christian church wedding in West Frankfort Saturday at 8 PM. Next meeting is a June 27 picnic at West Frankfort city park meeting at Proctor hall 9 45. Visiting members Betty Detweiler and Dennie Burton teaching in Winfield?

Era Tau Chapter Delta Theta ‘Yau Sorority Proctor's Hall Zeigler John Holland Carmen Abby West Frankfort Paul McCreery Benton Christian Church Proctor Hall

Community events and visits in Zeigler and Carterville

Local notices list multiple rehearsals and social gatherings at churches and shrines in Zeigler during Friday to Tuesday. It also covers family visits, farm meetings, picnics at Williams Lake, attendance at youth rallies, hospital observations, and residents traveling between Zeigler, Benton, Carterville, Anna, and St Louis with names and addresses where readable.

Dixon Garavalla Wedding at Murphysboro Christian Church

Attending were Mrs. Florence Brayfield of Cambria and Mrs. Emma Biggs of Marion along with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Simpson of Zeigler. Miss Dena Roberta Dixon of Murphysboro wed Randolph H. Garavalla of Herrin at the Christian church in Murphysboro.

Chris Simpson Zeigler Florence Brayfield Cambria Emma Biggs Marion Dena Roberta Dixon Murphysboro Randolph H. Garavalla Herrin Christian Church

Shower Honors Carterville Bride

A post wedding shower was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jane re Carterville in honor of Mrs. Louise Cannon Choate. Sixteen guests attended as gifts were presented and prizes awarded for a card game. Out of town guests and visiting relatives joined the social evening with pastel decorations and refreshments served.

Jane Re Carterville Uise Cannon Choat Yewell

Vacation Visit From St. Louis Family at Carterville Home

Mr and Mrs Ralph James and their son of St Louis are spending a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman James located at 438 North Division street in Carterville for a family vacation.

Anna Davis Evansville Ind Harrisburg William Tottleben Carterville Charles Heckel Lansing, Mich Mr. Heckel A. G. Heckel Phil Heckel Ralph James St. Louis Herman James North Division Street

Herrin Woman Elected To Office In State Eagles Auxiliary

Lucy Murphy of Herrin was elected state conductress at the Illinois Eagles Auxiliary convention in Decatur. Zelmae Northern of East St. Louis was named state president. Herrin delegates included Ola Mason Beulah Hailey Ruby Elders Alma Sadler Inez Miller and Esther Lyday. Carbondale won first in ritualistic C teams and will advance to the national contest in Minneapolis. Memorial services honored Mrs. Hazel Castleman Herrin and Mrs. Ruth Hokanson Carterville. National officer Fred Baughman spoke.

Lucy Murphy Herrin Decatur Zelmae Northern East St. Louis Mesdames Ola Mason Beulah Hailey Ruby Elders Alma Sadler Inez Miller Esther Lyday Carbondale Minneapolis Hazel Castleman Ruth Hokanson Carterville Eagles Fred Baughman

John Grgeks of Zeigler Host Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs John Grgeks entertained with a dinner at their Maple street Zeigler home on Sunday. PR2 and Mrs George A Harbison Jr and son of Oak Harbor Washington visit the region with his parents. Mary Katherine Meracle of Herrin visits Zeigler with grandparents and attends Vacation Bible School at First Methodist Church.

Loyal Daughters of Christian Church Clell Miller Sixteenth Street Herrin Herrin Zeta Lethian First Methodist Church Carl Neilson Thirteenth Street Mary Botterbusch Arthur Lawder Murphysboro Vacation Bible School of the First Baptist Church John Funkhouser Everett Flowers Jay of Zeigler Wiliams Lake John Grgek Maple Street Zeigler Mary Katherine Meracle George O. Harbison

Families Visit Zeigler Networks Highlight Local Gatherings

West Frankfort residents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Van Wey and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hicks and their son spent Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Walker in Zeigler. Prattville substitutions include Mr. and Mrs. Parker Foster of Princeton Indiana visiting with the John Foster family and Miles Mc Grail in Zeigler. Mrs. Lucy Belcher had surgery Wednesday at Missouri Baptist hospital in St Louis. Frances and Lucy Jo Belcher accompanied by their mother were in St Louis.

Lucy Belcher of Zeigler Missouri Baptist Hospital St. Louis Carl van Wey Ray Hicks West Frankfort John Walker Parker Foster Princeton, Ind John Foster Miles*McGrail Lucy Belcher Frances Lucy Jo Belcher

Carterville 4-H Plans Picnic for June 20

Carterville 4 H Club sets a June 20 picnic at Carterville High School sewing room after a Monday meeting. Toni Ollar presided, Judy Busch and Janet James to provide refreshments. Greta Hundley served 17 members. Plans include sewing at next meeting.

Carterville Carterville High School Toni Ollar Judy Busch Janet James Greta Hundley

Carterville Pinochle Club Meets at North’s

Mrs. Abe North hosted the Triple C Pinochle club at 410 Pennsylvania Avenue Carterville. Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Hadfield Peggy Scott Lil Watson and Mil North served refreshments to 12 guests. Miss Kaye Scott left for Chicago to spend the summer with her brother in law and sister.

Abe North Pennsylvania Avenue Carterville Kaye Scott Walter Scott Chicago J. H. Treece

Trio from Olivet Nazarene to sing at Carterville Nazarene

The Treble Clefs from Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee will sing at the Naz arene church in Carterville on June 20 at 7 30 p m. The public is invited.

Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Nazarene Carterville

Pre Bridal Shower Honors Jerry Evans

A Saturday evening pre bridal shower was hosted by Mrs. Jamie Crostwaite at 812 South Division Street Carterville for Miss Jerry Evans of Memphis Tennessee. Evans daughter of Mrs Evelyn Evans with high school in Carterville and nurse training in Memphis will wed July 2 at Marks Mississippi. Guests numbered 18 with gifts and refreshments provided by four hostesses and out of town attendees from Drew and Marks.

Jamie Crostwaite South Division Street Carterville Jerry Evans Memphis Tenn Miss Evans Evelyn Evans Baptist Memorial Hospital Marks, Miss Albert Hinchcliff Bert .Kendrick Carl Peterson Frank Harper Drew Maxine Perkins Marks

Navy Sailor Orlie Oates Spends Leave at Home

Orlie Oates ADAN Navy son of Mr and Mrs Roy Oates of Washington avenue Johnston City is spending his 16 day leave at home from Atlantic City New Jersey where he has been stationed with the navy He travels home during leave with his parents in Johnston City.

Orlie Oates ADAN Navy Roy Oates Washington Avenue Johnston City Atlantic City N. J Oates

Sensational New Permanent Wave Miracle Ad at Madelon’s

Ad touts Eska Protein Wave as the only permanent waving method delivering longer lasting beauty. Calls readers to Madelon’s Beauty Shop at 17th Street Herrin with phone 6036 for $17 service.

Eska Madelon’s Beauty Shop 17Th St. Herrin

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