Engagement of Miss Jerry Kay Wood and Marcus Lieberstein Jr
The engagement was announced at a June 9 party hosted by the bride elect’s mother Mrs. John Kenneth Wood of 2304 Ridge Ave. E St Louis. Miss Wood, a Carbondale native, attended Carbondale Hattiesburg and East St. Louis High School class of 1954 and works at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis. Lieberstein is a St Louis University senior with Carbondale roots. The wedding date is not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Kay Wood
Marcus Edward Lieberstein Jr
John Kenneth Wood
Ridge Ave
E. St. Louis
Wood
Mr. Wood
Carbondale
Miss Wood
Hattiesburg
Miss
East St. Louis High School
Federal Reserve Bank
St. Louis
Water cress quality cues for freshness and spoilage
Fresh water cress should be bright green and crisp with clean leaves. Wilted or yellowing foliage signals age and reduced suitability for use.
Zeigler Couple Wed in Zeigler Justice Office
Miss Shirley Ann Haggard of Kankakee and Fireman James Edward Wallace of Zeigler wed on June 3 in Zeigler with Justice of the Peace Joe Somes officiating. Attendants were Dottie Wallace and Charles Bartoni. The bride wore a blue street length dress. Wallace is stationed with the U S Navy in New London Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Haggard
Kankakee
James Edward Wallace
Zeigler
Justice of the Peace
Joe Somes
Dottie Wallace
Charles Bartoni
West Frankfort
Melvin Wallace
U. S. Navy
New London
Conn
Murphysboro Auxiliary Names New Officers and Delegates
Mrs. Marguerite Mathis was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary Paul Stout Post in Murphysboro. Elected officers include Catherine June Christensen as first vice president, Clara McClure as second vice president, Bernice Shumaker treasurer, Grace Hand historian, Inez Handley chaplain, and Irma Pyron sergeant at arms. Delegates to the state convention are Alber tine Coleman, Marguerite Mathis and Marie Childers, with Clara King, Ambrose Walker and Inez Handley as alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Mathis
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Stout
Murphysboro
Catherine June Christensen
Clara McClure
Bernice Shumaker
Grace Hand
Inez Handley
Irma Pyron
Auxiliary
Springfield
Albertine Coleman
Marie Childers
Clara King
Ambrose Walker
Texas Family Visits Zeigler Guests From Dallas
Mr and Mrs Raymond Shimkus and daughter of Dallas Texas visit Zeigler for a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Shimkus. Mr and Mrs Brothers return from St Louis with daughter Miss Benita Brothers and guests Miss Starr Hardy and Miss Marie Davis. The three girls are student nurses at Missouri Baptist School of Nursing in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shimkus
Dallas, Tex
Zeigler
Walter Shimkus
Mrs. Brothers
St. Louis
Miss Benita Brothers
Miss Starr Hardy
Marie Davis
Missouri Baptist School of Nursing
Envy of Freedom in Elder Living Is Revealed
A column contrasts two widows five years after their husbands died. Mrs M who lives with her married daughter envies Mrs B who enjoys living independently. Children support both choices, but Mrs M has few peers and feels needed, while Mrs B thrives with friends in her own home. Nearby notices mention Grace Ozburn visiting New Orleans and Sunshine 4-H Club activities in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. M
Jane
Mrs. B
Grace Ozburn
Murphysboro
New Orleans
Joe Ozburn
Georgia couple ends Herrin visit
Joe and Mrs Ernest Shannon and Miss Peggy Colp of Herrin returned to Albany Georgia after a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Colp and sister Peggy in Herrin and with his mother Mrs Margaret Shannon in Zeigler A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Ernest Shannon at the Herrin Pocahontas Lodge Hall Hosts were Miss Calcaterra Miss Virginia Smith Mrs Stella Chapman and Mrs Verna Odle Games were played for Josephine Pina Mary Lann Calcaterra Gerie Leeper Rachel Herron Meyhan Myrtle Trammel and Jennette Farris Refreshments served to about 30 guests En route the party will visit Lookout Mountain Nashville and Atlanta Miss Colp plans a Georgia summer stay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Ernest L. Shanly
Mise Peggy Colp
Herrin
Albany
Shannons
Raymond Colp
Peggy
Margaret Shannon
Zeigler
Ernest Shannon
Herrin Pocahontas ‘Lodge
Mary Louise Calcaterra
Virginia Smith
Stella Chapman
Verna Odle
Josephine Pina
Mary Lann Calaterra
Miss Calcaterra
Gerie Leeper
Rachel Herron
West Frankfort
Mrs. Meyhan
Myrtle Trammel
Marion
Jennette Farris
Jones
Georgia
Miss Colp
Lookout Mountain
Nashville
Tenn
Atlanta, Ga
Moviegoer Who Shifts Seats Disturbs Fellow Patrons
A restless patron keeps moving seat to seat during the film creating disruption for other viewers. The issue is grouped with other minor annoyances like littering and noisy behavior, drawing criticism from attendees with decent manners.
Rennel Recipe Advertised For Quick Weight Loss
An advertisement from Mt. Carmel Illinois touts Rennel Concentrate as a home weight loss remedy. Mr J H Schreiber claims a 22 lb loss and endorses the product while noting relief from bloating and confirming a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy urges readers to obtain a bottle immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Carmel
Ill
Rennel
J. H Schreiber
Murphysboro Family Vacationing in Steamboat Colorado
Mr and Mrs B G Chester and daughters Flota and Mary of 216 S 15th St Murphysboro are spending three weeks in Steamboat Colorado. They are guests at a motel and plan fishing and sightseeing during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Chester
Flota and
Mary
S. 15Th St
Murphysboro
Steamboat
Colo
Mrs Nell Wunderle Heads to Yuba City for Months
Mrs. Nell Wunderle of Murphysboro leaves for Yuba City California to spend several months with her son George Wunderle and his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Wunderle
California
Murphysboro
Yuba City
Calif
George Wunderle
Energy resident wed in Tennessee
Bonnie Lou Cain of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs Hob son Flower Energy married Robert Smith son of Mr and Mrs C F Smith of Fayetteville Tennessee in Fayetteville on May 29. The couple now reside in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Lou Cain
Chicago
Local boy listed at Egyptian Music Camp session
Jimmy McEvers son of Mr and Mrs Charles McEvers 416 S 19th St Herrin attended the first session of the Egyptian Music Camp in Du Quoin last week His name appeared as Jimmy Cevers in the Southern Illinoisan on Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy McEvers
Charles McEvers
S. 19Th Sc
Herrin
du Quoin
Jimmy Cevers
Southern Illinoisan
Chester Couple Notes Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pautler of Chester celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an open house from 6 30 to 9 30 p m at their home Sunday. Among their guests were Miss Olga Decker and Clement Pautler from St Louis. Hostesses were their daughters Miss Donna Pautler and Mrs Billy Bivens. Out of town guests at the wedding of Miss Maribel Harmon were Mr. and Mrs Lacy Harmon Jr and family of Fort Dodge Iowa Mrs Hayward Smith and family of Kankakee and Buddy Boyer of Texas. The Catholic Youth Organization attended the opera The Merry Widow in St Louis Sunday about 65 made the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Pautler
Chester
Olga Decker
Clement Pautler
St. Louis
Donna Pautler
Billy Bivens
Maribel Harmon
Lacy Harmon Jr
Fort Dodge, Ia
Hayward Smith
Kankakee
Buddy Boyer
Texas
The
Chester Catholic Church
Detroit Residents Visit Creal Springs Events
Esther Carter of Detroit spends two weeks in Creal Springs with Travelsteads and Reed family relatives. Linda Holmes returns from Peoria. Gregorys from Indianapolis visit Nora Alcorn. Feirview Baptist Church hosts monthly sing. Cana Baptist set for July 10. Challand and Nunnery from Kennett visit. Lowell Brown of Chicago and Veruis Ralls of McClure visit Everett Rich household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Holmes
Creal Springs
Peoria
James Boyd
Fred Gregory
John
Indianapolis
Ind
Nora Alcorn
Feirview Baptist Church
Cana Baptist Church
Gene Challand
Doris Nunnery
Kennett, Mo
Lowell Brown
Chicago
Veruis Ralls
McClure
Everett Rich
Grant Family Reunion Planned at Ferges School
John S. Grant family and friends are invited to a reunion at Ferges School on Sunday. A basket lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Grant
Ferges
California Guests Visit In Herrin
Mrs. Donna Lawley and son Mark Steven of Long Beach California, visit Herrin for three weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Peak and her brothers-in law and sisters Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reagan and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henna. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davis of Herrin and their children Joyce Anna and Bobby Joe return from a weeklong southern vacation with Davis’ mother Mrs. Agnes Beltz Carterville. The group began in Kingston Tennessee visiting William E. Davis, Davis’ brother and sister in law, who joined for the rest of the trip. They traveled through Tennessee Kentucky Virginia and North Carolina along the Smoky Mountains corridor visiting the Cherokee Indian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lawley
Mark Steven
Long Beach
Calif
Herrin
Alex Peak
W. Cherry
Tom Reagan
Charles Henna
Bob Davis
Joyce Anna
Bobby Joe
N. Park
South
Davis
Agnes Beltz
Carterville
Kingston
Tenn
William E. Davis
Tennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
North Carolina
Smoky Mountains
Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars plans initiation June 27
A Her rin Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting discussed the initiation of new members set for June 27. Zetaallace, hospite chairman, announced the group will entertain veterans at Anna State Hospital June 21. Miss Marve Dean Colesterrs, daughter of Mrs. Dean Will, returned home after a two week visit in South Leads and Indiana with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Elliott and their children Sharon and Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Veterans of Foreign Warfare
Zetaallace
Hospite
Anna State Hospital
Herrin
Indiana
Marve Dean Colesterrs
Dean Will
Hein
South Leads
Paul Elliott
Sharon
Michael
Calumet City
John Kurek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joyce Hastings
Wisconsin
Federated Women
Carbondale Federated Woman's Club
Floyd F. Cunningham
W. College
E. J. Koenstering
General Federation
City Hall
Carbondale Club
John Parrish
John I. Wright
Elkville
Wide Awake
Likville
Caryl Shawker
Jackson County
Mildred Benz
Bonnie Harrell
Rosita Kimmel
Cora Lee Holmes
Mother
Mr. and
Mrs. Wood
Borchelts
Royce Wood
Dallas
George Borchelt
Nancy Sammons
Koenigsmarks
Murray, Ky
W. T. Koenigsmark
Ted
Sunshine Girls Club
Sunshine 4-H Club
Shirley Hertter
Sue Elston
Judy Squires
Judy Hanson
Mary Kay Squires
Girl’s Linen & Shantung
Parker Shop
Illinois Ave
Colorado
Detroit
Esther Carter
Detroit, Mich
Walter Travelstead
Carl Reed
Iinois
Heckel’s Inc
Kenneth E. Lane Jr
Our Lady of Mt. A Church
Robert DeGasperi
Lane
Lou Ann Dawson
Bliss Dawson
S. 19Th St
Leon Poteete
S. 20Th St
U. S. Air Force
Biloxi
Grant
Kay
Herrin Vfw
Pass W. Stokesberry
American Research and Tasting Laboratories
Cline-Vick Drug CO
Clyde Rush
R. Ph
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!