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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
6
Approximately 50 children attended the second in a series of story hours held Monday afternoon at 4 p m. The program was led by Brewer, the librarian, and was open to all area children. Photo by Tommy Davis.
Mrs N recalls a harsh father who demanded obedience. A counselor reveals the roots in his strict upbringing revealing how power was learned and how gentle, loving correction won his children’s affection. The piece urges self reflection on parental authority and offers Dr Odman’s counsel via the newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Wiggins of Herrin announce the marriage of their daughter Glenda to Charles H Staff of Barry. The ceremony was held Saturday at the First Methodist Church Carbondale. Mr Staff will graduate today from Southern Illinois University with a master's in chemistry. Mrs Staff will receive a bachelor's in speech correction. They will live in Chicago where Mr Staff has a research chemist job.
The Junior Keyboard Club of Carbondale presents a 7 p.m. recital Thursday featuring solo and duet performances. The open program will include members guided by counselor Mrs Edina Cowling Mar berry.
The city of Pompeii fell to Mount Vesuvius when the volcano erupted in 79 A.D. The catastrophic event preserved the town under volcanic ash and pumice for centuries.
A bridal shower in honor of Miss Margaret Ann Johnston of Christopher was hosted Friday night at St Andrew's Catholic School basement. Johnston daughter of Mr and Mrs Olan Johnston of 205 S Victor St Christopher will wed June 27. About 75 guests attended. Hostesses were Mrs Pat Leister sister of the bride Mrs Geneva Dehnbossel Mrs Mildred Lemen Mrs Julia Moore Mrs Charlene Helfrich and Mrs Mary Minor.
A writer recalls early photography missteps from parallax to par speed and flash bulb errors. Lessons from school yearbooks and shoots show how practice and unfamiliar terms shaped memories of headless torsos and blank negatives. The narrator ends with a cautious view that for some, photography remains simple luck.
A humorous reflection on gendered talk at group events. The piece argues women monopolize topics like children and fashion while men drift away. It suggests women engage men with politics, sports, stocks, books, and art to keep discussions inclusive and lively.
In South America the pampas span roughly 200000 square miles, a vast grassland region noted for its expanse and ecological significance. The measurement highlights the scale of the plain across several nations.
The Cecil family from Carbondale held a reunion at Midland County Club on Sunday. Attendees included Glenn and Virginia Cecil, Leon Kohlmeyer and family, and many relatives from Carbondale Canton Canton Makanda Murphysboro De Soto and San Antonio. A fish fry basket dinner and swimming party were enjoyed. Kohlmeyers noted a future Army station.
The children of Mr and Mrs Dennis McCree Rt 2 Marion invite friends and relatives to an open house honoring their parents golden wedding anniversary from 2 30 to 5 p m Sunday at their Marion home Mrs McCree formerly Lena Newell and the couple have spent their lives in Williamson County Attending children include Alvin Mc Cree Carterville Herschel McCree Carbondale Mrs Carl Stephens Mrs Gene Ander son John W McCree Dennis McCree Jr Marion Mrs George Gordon Herrin Elbert McCree Flora Mrs James Ealy Olney Mrs Jerry Drager Owensboro Ky Mrs Rollie Meneese Hon Lester Ky Donald McCree Johnston City Woodrow McGree Pittsburg Willis McCree Brookport and others.
Haifa stands as Israel's main sea port and bustling industrial hub, handling freight traffic, ship repair, and related commerce. The city supports a diverse economy with maritime and manufacturing activities driving regional growth.
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