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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

6

Miss Heicke of Carbondale to Tour Europe

Miss Dorothy E. Heicke of Carbondale plans a 50 day librarian tour of Europe beginning June 24 aboard the SS United States. She will visit 15 European countries, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, and Frankfurt, as part of a voyage to study libraries and later organize maps for SIU upon her return.

Miss Heicke of Carbondale Europe Miss Heicke United States Gerard Alexander New York Paris France University of Illinois SIU

Shrine Honors Special Guests In Carbon Dale

Shrine No 63 hosts annual Past Worthy officers event in Carbon Dale with Ne lie Ragland and F P Parrish welcoming guests of honor Clarice Laney of St Louis and J R Johnson of Wdale. Gifts readings and a mock wedding mark golden anniversary of Gus and Della Wese. Petition Night set for June 24 inviting shrine petitions.

Shepherds Carbondale Sheba Shrine No. 63 Order of the White Shrine of Ann Cover Gus Della Wese Alfred Presley Leona Gilbert Crawshaw

Parents Too Involved In Sons Marriage May Backfire

A wife of five recounts how her in laws planned the wedding and home, showered gifts, and interfered with her family life. She asks for articles urging parents to respect a married couple as an independent head of a new household. The letter warns against smothering behavior under the guise of good intentions.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notice

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs Ira Spain 818 Walnut Carbondale.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Ira Spain W. Walnut Carbondale

Indian Hill 4-H Club Meets With Sue Masters

The Indian Hill 4 H Club met Monday with Sue Masters. Talks were given by Donna Hicks Ruth Bigler and Karen Dietz. Miss Masters served refreshments to 11 members and two guests. The next meeting will be June 27 at Noahs Park.

Indian Hill Sue Masters Donna Hicks Ruth Bigler Karen Dietz Miss Masters Noah’s Park

Queen Esther Class Meets at Mrs Shamblin Home

The Queen Esther Class of Wal nut Street Baptist Church Carbon dale held the June meeting at Mrs Ardell Shamblin’s home 107 S Marion St. The gathering began with a song and prayer by Mrs George Stephens. During social hour the hostess served refreshments to nine attendees.

Queen Esther Walnut Street Baptist Church Carbondale Ardell Shamblin S. Marion St George Stephens

Ebbs-Shepard Wedding At Scott Air Base Chapel

Miss Nellie Ebbs and Ale John R. Shepard exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony at Scott Air Force Base chapel with Chaplain William L. Shoemaker officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Crawshaw and A2e Robert G. Pick. Melvin R. Ebbs gave the bride away. The couple, now residing in Biloxi Mississippi where the groom is stationed at Keesler Air Force Base, hosted a brief reception at a local home.

Scott Air Base Scott Air Force Base Nellie Ebbs Charles Ebbs Carbondale John R. Shepard Eliza T. Shepard Glendale Calif S. A. Shepard New York City William L. Shoemaker Mary Crawshaw Robert G. Pick Biloxi Miss Keesler Air Force Base

Visit From Yorktown to Elkville Noted Family Stay

Mr and Mrs Alwin Endres and daughter of Yorktown Va visit Elkville with their parents Mr and Mrs Homer Raines and Mr and Mrs Adolph Endres Mrs Endres formerly Joan Raines will stay until June 30 Mr and Mrs Robert Wiggs of Rapid City S D visit Elkville with her mother Mrs Eva Wise After Elkville they will move to San Francisco Cal for employment Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Frank Yates and son Mr and Mrs Onis Addison and daughter Charlotte and Bob Kirmkos of Carbondale Mr and Mrs Delbert Shupe of near Virgene s and Mrs Lizzie Irvin of Elkville

Champaign R. H. Heicke Ralph H. Heicke Ralph Heickes Dorothy Heicke New York Washington, D. C Niagara Falls Alwin Endres Yorktown, Va Elkville Homer Raines Adolph Endres Endres Joan Raines Robert Wiggs Rapid City S. D Eltville Eva Wise San Francisco Calif Wiggs Wise Henry Cochran Donald Frank Yates Onis Addison Charlotte Bob Kirmkos Carbondale Delbert Shupe Near Virgennes Lizzie Irvin

Miss Shelby Shadowens and Clifford Tippy Marry in Carbondale

Miss Shelby Jean Shadowens and Clifford Edward Tippy, both of Chicago, wed June 14 at 1 p m in Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale Rev R C Rist officiated Attendants were Mrs Bonnie Kaye and Jimmie Weber The couple, children of Chicago residents formerly Herrin and Mr Mrs Shadowens and Mr and Mrs Clifford Tippy of 308 S Marion Carbonale, plan to live in Chicago where both are employed

Shelby Jean Shadowens Clifford Edward Tippy Chicago Marri Our Savior Lutheran Church Carbondale R. C. Rist Mrs Bonnie Kaye Jimmie Weber Miss Shadowens Mrs. J. Shadowens Herrin Carbondale Community High School Clifford Tippy S. Marion, Carbonaute

Anna Flower Show Plans Approved By Garden Club

Anna-Jo Garden Club and Unit Two will host a fall flower show in October at Mrs. Ruel Hindman’s home. The schedule features decorative mums including Autumn Beauty and Red Velvet, plus specific rose and mum varieties.

Anna Anna-Jo Garden Club Anna- Jo Garden Club Ruel Hindman Charles Nye Gladys Lee Powell George Lord

Boys Who Refuse to Dance At Dances

A social note urges boys to dance when invited and not cluster in groups. It argues that boys who avoid dancing create difficulty for girls and fall out of step with proper dance etiquette.

Murphysboro VFW Members Attend Encampment

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Williams of Murphysboro left Wednesday for Peoria to attend the Veterans of Foreign Wars Encampment. Williams is commander of the Murphysboro VFW Post. Also attending are Mrs. Betty Tattersall and Mrs. Lena Doody. Tattersall presides over the Murphysboro VFW Auxiliary.

Gene Williams Murphysboro Peoria Veterans of Foreign Wars Williams VFW Therate Betty Tattersall Lena Doody

Massa couple moves to Urbana for law school

Mr and Mrs James Massa formerly of 1828 Pine Street Murpersian left Wednesday for Urbana where Massa will enter the Illinois University School of Law. Massa recently graduated from Southern Illinois University and the couple will reside at apartment 324 1107 West Green Street Urbana.

James Massa Pine St Murpersian Urana Massa Illinois University School of Law Southern Illinois University Urbana W. Green St

Mrs. Harvey Schultz Feted at Riverside Park Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Harvey Schultz of St. Louis, formerly Murphysboro, was guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday at Riverside Park. She received gifts and a birthday cake as about 45 friends and neighbors attended.

Harvey Schultz St. Louis Murphysboro Riverside Park

Stork Shower Held for Mrs. Rath in Ardmore Connection

Mrs. Kenneth Rains and Mrs. Henry Smith of Murphysboro hosted a Friday stork shower at the Smith home for Mrs. Richard Rath of Ardmore Oklahoma. Gifts for the guest of honor were displayed on a pink and white table with prizes in games won by Mrs. Shirley Carter Verna Rath and Carol Smith included for delivery to Mrs. Rath.

Kenneth Rains Henry Smith Murphysboro Mrs. Rath Shirley Carter Verna Rath Carol Smith

Dinner gathering honors Miss Shirley Weil in Murphysboro

Miss Shirley Weil of St. Louis was entertained Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Herman at 1820 Pine Street in Murphysboro. Attendees included Ernest Weil of Vergennes, George Crews and family, Bill Weil and Luther Higgerson of Elkville, Harley N. Higger family of Vergennes, and Erwin Weil of Ava.

Shirley Weil St. Louis John Herman Pine St Murphysboro Ernest Weil Vergennes George Crews Bill Weil Luther Higgerson Elkville Harley N. Higgerson Erwin Weil Ava

California guests visit Murphysboro residents

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Charles of Ballejo, California arrived in Murphysboro Tuesday to visit Mrs. Laughman. They are joined by Mr. and Mrs. B. T. A. who are guests of her brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Laughman and her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Borchelt.

O. W. Charles Ballejo Calif Marboro Boyd Laughman George Borchelt

Weekend guests include relatives from St Louis and Indiana

Mr and Mrs Henry Smith of Murphysboro hosted a weekend visit from Jean Ann and Phyllis Lee Williams of St Louis and Mrs Smiths brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John Stack of Highland Indiana.

Henry Smith Murphysboro Jean Ann and Phyllis Lee Williams St. Lewis Smith John Stack Highland Ind

Birthday Party and Initiation for Eastern Star Chapter

Electa and Ruth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Murphysboro plans a Friday meeting at Masonic Temple to honor members with April May and June birthdays and to perform the initiation.

Electa and Ruth Order of Eastern Star Murphysboro Masonic Temple

Royalton Week Guests Share Family Visits and School Picnic

Indiana couple Mr and Mrs Gus Kuhnke of South Bend stay with Carl Kuhnke in Royalton and visit in Christopher with Ernest More and family. Harrison Perryman of Knoxville Tenn visits his aunt and uncle in Royalton. The Royalton Christian Church Bible School closes Friday with a public program and a West Frankfort Park picnic.

Gus Kuhnke South Bend Ind Royalton Carl Kuhnke Christopher Ernest More Harrison Perryman Knoxville

Carville Visits and Weddings Highlight Busy Weekend

Mr and Mrs William Bleyer and Mark of Iron Mountain Mich visit Carterville with the Leeyer and Rushing families. They plan trips to Marion and visit relatives in Carterville. Mrs Ida Patrick and Dutch Kanipe attend the Shirley Ann Ervin Jim Hase wedding in Mounds. Mrs Ermina Hadfield and her twin sons travel from Carterville to Memphis and Miami then Hollywood, with sightseeing in New Orleans en route.

William Bleyer Mark Iron Mountain Mich Carterville Albert Leyer Hubert Rushing Ida Patrick Dutch Kanipe Shirley Ann Ervin Jim Hase New Methodist Church Mounds Kanipe Ermina Hadfield Don Jon Memphis Tenn Frank L. Hadfield Miami Fla Luther Potts Hollywood Louie Cremeens Florida New Orleans

Davy Crockett Junior Folding Chair Debuts

A new junior size folding chair inspired by Davy Crockett features aluminum tubing and canvas with screen tinting. The chair comes in eye blue with white and black with yellow, offering a playful frontier style.

Davy Crockett Davy

Cinnamon Milk Shakes

The article suggests topping vanilla eggnog with ground cinnamon to add spice and lure kids to drink it, describing the flavor boost as magical and enticing.

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