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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

5

Murphysboro BPW Club Sets Summer Events

Murphysboro Business and Professional Women's Club outlined summer activities at a Thursday dinner meeting at Tom's Place. Plans include attending the Municipal Opera production of Silk Stockings on June 29 in St. Louis, tickets via Kugman's. a July 10 picnic at Madeline Pierson's home. and a public relations program led by Miss Mary Slechucky with committee members Eunice Howell Nora Fay Elizabeth Humphrey and Anna Kay Bradley.

Murphysboro Business and Professional Women’s Club Tom’s Place Gertrude Snider Municipal Opera St. Louis Lucille Welch Kugman’s Margaret Davis Madeline Pierson Mary Slechucky Eunice Howell Nora Fay Elizabeth Humphrey Anna Kay Bradley

Herrin Teacher Weds Louis Guentz in Carbondale

Miss Margaret Mary O'Brien new Herrin Junior High physical education teacher wed Louis R. Guentz at 10 a.m. Saturday June 14 in Carbondale. Rev. Robert T. Hutsch officiated before about 150 guests. The bride, of Zeigler, daughter of Mrs. William E. O'Brien, wore peau de soie and Rosepoint lace. Maid of honor Myrna Kuhn. best man Gerald LeGesse. ushers Les Sims and Sam Ziccarelli. After a reception at the Haven on Crab Orchard Lake, the couple planned a South wedding trip and will live in Herrin. The bride, SIU graduate, Sigma Sigma Sigma, taught in Granite City this year and will teach in Herrin next year. the groom is a Southern Illinois University senior, Phi Kappa Tau member.

Margaret Mary O’brien Herrin Junior High School Louis R. Guentz Carbondale Robert T. Hutsch Maple St Zeigler William E. O’brien Geneva Ed J. Riley Louis E. Guentz Vine St Highland Park Myrna Kuhn Sam Ziccarelli Haven Crab Orchard Lake Herrin Guentz Southern Illinois University Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Granite City Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity

Nuts Add Crunch to Curries and Creamed Dishes

Nuts contribute texture to curries and creamed dishes and enhance poultry stuffings with their rich flavor.

August Wedding For Miss Masters

Mr and Mrs Maurice Masters announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Maureen to Norman Venegoni of Herrin. Maureen is a 1957 Dupo High School graduate and Norman a 1954 Herrin Township High School graduate. Both are employed at Norge. The wedding is set for August 9.

Maurice Masters Herrin Maureen Norman Venegoni Umbert Venegoni Miss Masters Dupo High School Venegoni Herrin Township Hgh School Norge

Pamela Samuel Birthday Party Hosted by Samuel Family

Mr and Mrs Bert Samuel Jr and his parents entertained with a birthday party Tuesday night in the Cabin in the City Park for Pamela Samuel who was celebrating her 13th birthday. Prizes went to Stephen Browder Don Hawn Marion Sandra Farris Gene Hubbard and Gale Powell Johnston City. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Gene Hawn Mr and Mrs Raymond Browder and Donna Ingram Marion. Refreshments were served to twenty five.

Bert Samuel Jr Bert Samuel Sr Pamela Samuel Pamela Stephen Browder Don Hawn Marion Sandra Farris Gene Hubbard Gale Powell Johnston City Gene Hawn Raymond Browder Donna Ingram

Mrs Mardis to Attend Wedding in Hawthorne Calif

Mrs Charles Mardis of Christopher accompanied by her family traveled to St Louis then boarded a plane to Los Angeles. She will visit her son Charles L Mardis of Englewood Calif and attend his wedding on June 21 in Hawthorne Calif.

Charles Mardis Christopher St. Louis Los Angeles Charles L. Mardis Englewood Calif Hawthorne

Moose Women Name Officers in Murphysboro

Moose Women of the Moose Chapter 1024 elected officers during the June session. Senior regent Lela Reese, junior regent Edna Austin, chaplain Lela Florence, treasurer Henrietta Hunziker, recorder Alta Crane to be installed June 29 at 1 30 pm. Retiring senior regent Myra Brawdy presided. Mrs Jack Ramsdell Kerley was initiated. Supper served to 15 members.

Murphysboro Women of the Moose Lela Reese Edna Austin Lela Florence Henrietta Hunziker Alta Crane Myra Brawdy Jack Ramsdell Kerley

If Women Were As Sensible As Men

Ruth Millett argues that a completely sensible wife would make marriage dull. She contends men value feminine whimsy and jealousy as signs of a wife still valuing her husband, and that lighthearted feminine frivolity keeps marriage interesting.

Ruth Millett

Mosquitoes at a Garden Party Ignore Complaints

A light guide notes that welcoming a few mosquitoes at a garden party means accepting the risk without complaint. Complaining only tempers the hosts and hostess mood. If mosquitoes bother you, skip invitations likely to invite them.

Metcalf McKinney marriage announced in Corinth

Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Metcalf of Carbondale announce the marriage of their daughter Janet to Cecil McKinney son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKinney. The wedding occurred May 31 in Corinth Mississippi.

Dalton Metcalf Carbondale Janet Cecil McKinney Robert McKinney Corinth Miss

Sangamo Electric Holds Picnic At Crab Orchard Lake

The billing and credit department of Sangamo Electric Company held a picnic near the spillway at Crab Orchard Lake. About 35 attended including current and former employees as guests.

Billing and Credit Department of Sangamo Electric Company Crab Orchard Lake

Oakey Family Visits Before Baptist Convention Trip

The Rev and Mrs Ted Oakey and their son Johnathan from Rialto California visited Mr and Mrs Ira Hays in Christopher on Wednesday. They left Thursday morning to travel to Cincinnati Ohio for a national Baptist Convention.

Ted Oakey Johnathan Rialto Calif Ira Hays Christopher Cincinnati Ohio

Reese Snider Wedding At First Lutheran Church

Miss Rosalie Reese of Steeleville wed Bryan W Snider of Murphysboro at First Lutheran Church Mar k setting May 31. Vows at 7 pm before Rev William J Boatman, with organist Judy Eichholz, soloists Harold McGee, and a reception in the church hall. The couple resides in Decatur.

First Lutheran Church Marc Rosalie Reese Steeleville Bryan W. Snider Murphysboro William J. Boatman George Reese Cutler Gertrude Snider

Miss Schafale Engaged to Michael Tilma for August Wedding

Mr and Mrs George H Schafale of Marion announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Sonja to Michael Tilma son of Mr and Mrs E T Tilma of Wichita Kan An August wedding is planned in the United Church of Christ in Marion Sonja has worked in the law office of August L Fowler for three years Tilma a senior at Colorado College majoring in history plays varsity basketball and belongs to Kappa Sigma fraternity

George H. Schafale Marion Sonja Michael Hal Tilma E. T. Tilma Wichita Kan United Church of Christ Miss Schafale August L. Fowler Tilma Colorado College Colorado Springs Colo Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity

Florida Guests Visit Family in Johnston City

Florida guests include Mrs. Everett Moore aunt to Mrs. T. M. Perry and her nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. Jack Krick with Jackie and Johnny. Beulah Brandt and son-in-law Warren Peterson. Mildred Helms of Miami Springs visit Johnston City with Mrs. Perry.

T. M. Perry Johnston City Everett Moore Jack Krick Jackie Johnny Miami Fla Beulah Brandt Warren Peterson Mildred Helms Miami Springs

Keep Neckwear Clean For a Fresh Immaculate Look

Platter collars dickies and neck scarves stay sound fashion. A soft well lathered complexion brush removes neck soil and keeps them fresh. Wash after each wearing to present an immaculate look.

South Africa Diamond Production Valued Over 50 Million

The production of diamonds in South Africa is valued at more than 50 million dollars annually. The output highlights the country’s prominent role in global diamond supply and economic impact within the region.

South Africa

Married In Carbondale夫妻 Pearl Fozzard and John Mowell wed

Mrs. Pearl Fozzard of Carterville and John Mowell of Royalton were married at 2 p m Tuesday by Justice Pat Dwyer in Carbondale. The bride wore a pale gray suit with black accessories and Mrs Irene Cannon attended in pink linen. Best man was Harry Cannon of Carbon. They left for a Knoxville Tennessee honeymoon and will reside in Royalton.

Pearl Fozzard Elm St Carterville John Mowell S. Mannering St Royalton Pat Dwyer Carbondale Irene Cannon Harry Cannon Knoxville Tenn

IFWC District Board Meeting Set At Southern Illinois University

Members of the 25th District Board of the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet on Wednesday in the new library auditorium at Southern Illinois University. Attendees should bring names for election to the Credentials and Elections, Convention Program, Resolutions and Revisions, and Finance standing committees.

Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Southern Illinois University

Surprise Dinner Honors C L King of Percy

A surprise dinner at the home of C L King of Percy honored him as guest of the evening. Attendees traveled from Havana Murphysboro Percy Steeleville Willisville and Ava to mark the occasion.

C. L. King of Percy Havana Murphysboro Percy Steeleville Willisville Ava

Ribbon Hats Colorful Travel Accessories

Ribbon hats in the color of your choice pack flat in a suitcase for travel and wash in warm soapsuds with no blocking required.

Recital Set In Carbondale by Junior Keyboard Club

The Junior Keyboard Club of Carbondale will present a year end recital Tuesday at 7 p m in the Southern Illinois University Library Auditorium open to the public. The program features ensemble numbers in a lighter vein with Busy Bees and B Sharp in the first half and Junior High and High School groups in the second. Members are active in Carbondale schools bands choirs madrigal groups and church groups and two are accompanists at Carbondale Community High School. Three members attended Egyptian Music Camp with one earning an IFMC scholarship and two in the camp piano ensemble. The recital showcases their year’s accomplishments.

Junior Keyboard Club of Carbondale Illinois Federation of Music Clubs Southern Illinois University Library Edina Cowling Marberry Carbondale Community High School

Williams Wed In Harvey

Mr and Mrs Chester Williams attended the June 7 Harvey First Methodist Church ceremony uniting Kenneth Williams and Margaret Corbitt. Kenneth, a former Johnston City resident, works for Illinois Central Railroad in Chicago. the couple plans to live in Harvey.

Chester Williams Johnston City Harvey Kenneth Margaret Corbitt Cyrus S. Corbitt Harvey First Methodist Church Williams Engle Memorial Hosital Illinois Central Railroad Chicago

California guest honored at Du Quoin picnic

Mrs. Modena Kathron of Santa Clara California visited relatives in Du Quoin. A picnic was held at the fairgrounds in her honor with seventeen in attendance. Mrs Kathron returned home Thursday with family members including W W Huffman and Charles Mardis.

California Modena Kathron Santa Clara Calif W. W. Huffman Zeigler Charles Mardis Christopher John Huffman Mattie Stull du Quoin du Quoin Fairground Kathron

False Teeth Comfort Powder Promises Secure Fit

Advertises FASTEETH powder to keep dentures in place and reduce embarrassment from slipping or wobbling. Claims to refresh breath and odor while adding comfort. available at drug counters.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Richardson Rissi Studio Maureen Masters Mrs. Mardis Moose Sangamo Department In Christopher Eaton & Brown Appliance Co East Main Carbondale North 16Th Street Reese-Snider Carolyn Kingston Marilyn Garney Reese Ted Ross Henry Gorb Paul Evans Decatur St Decatur Murphysboro Township Craughton’s Paducah Western Electric Mrs Mohler’s Studio Sonja Schafale Florida HFC America Public Square Cline Bidg IFWC K. Williams Launderers Southern Illinois
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