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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1957

Page

5

Murphysboro BPW Recounts June Dinner Meeting

Miss Marie Palmer led a discussion of The Hidden Persuaders at the Murphysboro BPW Club June dinner at Tom's Place with PR committee chairwoman Palmer and members Josephine Born Mary Calavena and Evelyn Nash. Guests included Mrs John Reeder Jr Miss Dorothy Welch and others. Plans for the April 1958 St Louis state convention and the Salem leadership conference were outlined.

Marie Palmer Vance Packard Murphysboro Margaret Davis Alberta Pautler 12Th District Veterans Haven Crab Orchard Lake St. Louis John Reeder Jr Miami Fla Dorothy Welch Norma Gualdoni John Halpin Jr Redwood City Calif Nick Eversman Helen Schaeffer Champaign BPW Salem Gertrude Snider Hilda Dietrich Clara Blanche Diers Donis Wood

Carbondale Hosts Harvey Harris Guests Over Weekend

Carbondale residents entertained Mrs Harvey Harry and her guests over the weekend. The visitors included Mr and Mrs les Campbell and their children Priscilla David and John from Hermann Missouri.

Carbondale Harvey Harry Beveridge St Harry Les Campbell Priscilla David John Hermann, Mo

Baiar Family Returns Home After Johnston City Visit

Mr and Mrs John M Baiar and daughter Sharon return to Miami Florida after a 10 day visit in Johnston City with his parents Ben L Baiar and Mrs Gillespie and her parents Dr and Mrs C Gillespie.

John M. Baiar Sharon Miami, Fla Johnston City Ben L. Baiar C. Gillespie

Pittsburg Visit By Caby Family Planned Canada Trip

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Caby of Sutler are visiting in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with daughter Mrs. Billy Sherry and son Mike. They plan to visit in Canada with son Jack and his family.

O. E. Caby Sutler Pittsburg Billy Sherry Mike Canada Jack

Johnston City Vacation Visit With Earnhart Family

Chicago man Johnston City Jewell Earnhart plans a vacation visit to stay with Earnhart relatives in Johnston City during a planned trip.

Johnston City Jewell Earnhart Chicago Earnhart

Silver Anniversary for Rev Joe Caldwell and wife at church program

Rev. Joe Caldwell and his wife celebrated 25 years of marriage with a June 3 program and reception at First Baptist Church in Percy. The event featured a life story reading by their son Joe Edward, a reenactment of their wedding, and a reception with floral decorations and musical interludes. Attendees included out of town guests from Stonefort McClure Cairo Wolf Lake Cucamauga California West Frankfort Steele ville Walsh Christopher Centralia Gutter and Mobile Alabama.

First Baptist Church Percy Joe Caldwell Caldwell George Brown Mrs Leroy Momberger

Completes Nurse Training Miss Joan Rogers Graduates

Miss Joan Frances Rogers of Herrin will graduate today from Evanston Hospital School of Nursing in a ceremony with Northwestern University commencement. She is among 32 graduates, Herrin Township High School alumna, attending since September 1954, received her cap in March 1955, and June 15 pins were awarded to the class.

Joan Frances Rogers N. 14Th Sc Herrin Evanston Hospital School of Nursing Northwestern University Miss Rogers Helen Rogers Herrin Township High School

Mitchells Visit Parents in Herrin

Mr and Mrs Ronald Mitchell returned to Herrin after a two week vacation in Georgia Florida and Nassau. They visited Mrs Homer Mitchell and Mrs Mason Vallett in Herrin and met relatives in Atlanta Vidalia and Miami. A University of Tulsa graduate Mitchell will be played by Carter Oil Co in Carm.

Ronald Mitchell Herrin Georgia Florida Nassau Homer Mitchell Mason Vallett Jack Embry Atlanta

Ligons Return From Arkansas Visit To Johnston City

Mr and Mrs Roy Ligon return to their Johnston City home Thursday morning after a three day visit in Arnold Missouri with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lewis Takach and Sandra. Sandra and Mrs Takach spent the prior week in Johnston City with the Ligons.

Roy Ligon Johnston City Arnold, Mo Lewis Takach Sandra Arnold

Trespassing Dogs Warned Against by New York Center

The Gaines Dog Research Center in New York says to deter trespassing dogs with commercial dog repellent sprays on shrubs and grass or nicotine sulfate diluted in water. Reapply after rain. dogs may abandon the property after a few sprays. A water pistol or hose is also advised with a firm command.

Gaines Dog Research Center New York

Meeting Postponed by Rail way Pension Club of Murphysboro

The June meeting of the Rail way Pension Club of Murphysboro has been postponed.

Railway Pension Club of Murphysboro

Marion Legion Auxiliary Elects New President for 147

Mrs. Adeline Baumler was elected president of Marion American Legion Auxiliary 147 with officers including Maude Halliburton first vice president Aleene Carnaghi second Violet Watson secretary treasurer Mariece Pulley historian Clara Fries chaplain Blanche Durham sergeant at arms. They will be installed in August. Committees will be named by Baumler. Poppy day chair Bertha Kelsey led sales with Lucille Norman second. The group funded a Girls State gift for Ann Morgan and aimed to fund Julie Ann Kaeser’s 1957 Girls State trip. Delegates and alternates to the Chicago state convention Aug 1-4 include Baumler Halliburton Norman Watson. Mary Manfredo won a door prize.

Adeline Baumler Marion American Legion Auxiliary Maude Halliburton Aleene Carnaghi Violet Watson Mariece Pulley Clara Fries Blanche Durham Baumler Bertha Kelsey Lucille Norman Ann Morgan Marion Girls State Girls Nation Julie Ann Kaeser Chicago Mary Manfredo

Solar clock powered by light with no winding or battery

General Time Corp presents a portable solar clock run by light. A short exposure to incandescent or sunlight powers days to a month, with indefinite operation under periodic light. One year of storage capacity exists without light, and a dark pause can be restarted by light. It uses silicon solar cells to charge an accumulator powering the clock.

General Time Corp

Nursing school three year course completed for Miss Rogers

Miss Rogers completed a three year nursing program becoming the winner of the WJPF annual scholarship for radio acting. The scholarship entitled her to four years at Southern Illinois University tuition free.

Rogers WJPF Southern Illinois Universit

Beauty Don't Fish For Compliments

Alicia Hart argues that seeking compliments harms appeal and that facing minor body concerns is common. She notes women often overstate flaws to gain attention, suggesting modern beauty aids tempt vanity but should not dictate self-worth or how friends view them.

Bible School Ends With Park Picnic at Murphysboro

Daily Vacation Bible School wrapped up at Shiloh Baptist Church Murphysboro with a Riverside Park picnic shared with Morning Star Baptist Church. The program ran Friday. Directors were Mrs A E Woods Mrs Willie Mae Jamerson and Mrs Ora Holder with Mrs Jeanette Blackwell as superintendent.

Shiloh Baptist Church Murphysboro Riverside Park Morning Star Baptist Church Bible School A. E. Woods Willie Mae "Jamerson Ora Holder Jeanette Blackwell

Fragmented counsel on avoiding defect exposure

The speaker urges discreet behavior and avoidance of drawing attention to personal flaws. They warn against hoping others will reassure or praise appearance, emphasizing self-control and secrecy in addressing insecurities.

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