Loretta Rowe Weds William Dorris in Herrin Church
Loretta Rowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Rowe Herrin wed William Ronald Dorris son of Mr and Mrs Ward Dorris in a Herrin First Baptist Church ceremony witnessed by about 300 guests. Reverend Barnett L Williams officiated with a pink bridal setting and lace gown details. The reception followed in the church basement with floral arrangements and family members assisting.
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Loretta Rowe
Harry Rowe
Herrin
William Ronald Dorris
Johnston City
Herrin First Baptist
Mr. Dorris
Ward Dorris
Barnett L. Williams
First Past
Becky Claunch
Kendra Halderfield
Joanie Fairbanks
Larry Dorris
Eldridge Doering
Bill Fairbanks
L. E. Jones
Jim Holderfield
Doering
Holderfield
Vickie Gentry
John Cannon
Mrs. Rowe
Mrs. Dorris
Hey Gals column marks its first anniversary in Southern Illinois
Ben Gelman reflects on the Hey Gals column as it turns one year old. He notes how Frances Angela and Margaret sparked readers, invited guest writers, and built an institution on the women's page with strong opinions and broad influence. He predicts continued lively discussion and urges readers to keep supporting the column.
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Ben Gelman
Frances
Angela
Margaret
VFW Auxiliary Members Attend State Convention
Herrin VFW Auxiliary members led by Mrs. Mae Walker attended the state convention in Peoria. At a Monday meeting they reported on the Poppy Day Sale and noted over 65 dollars was raised over Memorial Day weekend for veterans hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Peoria
Mae Walker
Ola Mason
Azalee Burklow
Evelyn Finney
Veterans’ Hospitals
Jones Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Several Johnston City residents attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jones of Rolla Missouri. The couple are former Johnston City residents and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hafeli Mr. and Mrs. George Hafeli and Mr. and Mrs. O H Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Ira Jones
Rolla
Jones
Charles Hafeli
George Hafeli
O. H. Turner
Mr. and Mrs Davie McClure Wedding
Mr and Mrs Davie McClure wed at Mt Moriah Lutheran Church Anna with Rev Hugh Paton officiating The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs C Boyd The groom is the only child of Mr and Mrs Chester McClure of Anna The couple honeymooned in St Louis before traveling to California where the groom works
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Davie McClure
Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church
Anna
Hugh Paton
C. Boyd
Chester McClure
St. Louis
California
Zeigler Woman Transferred to Braniff Houston Office
Pat Hobbs, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John McGreavy of Zeigler, has been transferred to Braniff Airlines in Houston Texas as a supervisor in the Houston office. She previously served four years with Braniff's Chicago office and has been visiting Zeigler with her grandparents.
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Pat Hobbs
John McGreavy
Zeigler
Houston, Tex
Braniff Airlines
Airlines
Chicago
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Kenneth Rushing
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Sandlewood
Mounds, Il Cairo, Ill
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