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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

6

Carbondale Residents Head to Hartford for Construction Move

Mrs. Ova Russell and her daughter Miss Jackie Sue Russell of 516 N Oakland Carbondale depart for Hartford Connecticut to join her husband Mr Russell. He is a superintendent with E B Corley Co a New York contracting firm building a new Connecticut General Life Insurance office building in Hartford.

Ova Russell Jackie Sue Russell N. Oakland Carbondale Hartford E. B. Corley Co New York Connecticut General Life Insurance

Buckles Home Bureau Unit Hosts June Meeting

The Buckles Home Bureau met June 13 with Mrs Grace Loos and co hosts. Daryl Showker taught care and repair of furniture. A S and H green stamp picnic basket prize went to Mrs Alma Vancleave. Eight people attended with two guests. The next meeting is July 11 at Dorothy Thompson's home. Royal Neighbors Lodge meets Tuesday at IOOF Hall for potluck at 6 pm and lodge at 7:30 pm. Those not attending potluck may come early to pay dues. Birthday notices will be honored. Reports on the convention will be given by attendees.

Buckles Home Bureau Grace Loos Rt. 2 Carbondale Helen Dilliger Reon Dillinger Daryl Showker Alma Vancleave Dorothy Thompson Royal Neighbors Lodge of IOOF

Buckles Bluebirds Plan Share-The-Fun Program

Buckles Bluebirds 4 H Club outlines its entry for the annual Share-The-Fun program at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. R. Sudheimer. The Jackson County event is set for June 26 at 7 30 p m in Shryock Auditorium Carbondale. Members Carole Glenn and Becky Jeffries led pledges and demonstrations including Transferring Markings Tailored Buttonholes and How To Plan Meals with Miss Glenn and Miss Jeffries guiding activities and refreshments provided by Judy Sudheimer. The next meeting is June 8 at 7 30 p m in the Sudheimer home.

Buckles Bluebirds R. Sudheimer Jackson County Shryock Auditorium Carbondale Carole Glenn Betty Smith Becky Jeffries Mary Glenn Judy Sudheimer Miss Glenn Miss Jeffries

Golden Anniversary Honors Mr and Mrs Kelley of Anna

Mr and Mrs Kelley celebrate 50 years of marriage with a gold money tree gift and open house for 200 relatives and friends at 306 South St Anna. Lynn Gifford led a blessing. yellow décor and cake highlighted the event themed in gold with Daughters of Wesley Class, church members, and many distant guests listed.

Les Kelley Anna Kellys Margaret Harrelson Verus Lam South St Lynn D. Gifford Alberta Willis Daughters of Wesley First Methodist Church Lynn Gifford Georgia Norris Claude Henson Lola Charlie

Mulberry Grove wedding unites Rench and Bilderback couple

Miss Janice Rench daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Rench Mulberry Grove wed Gilbert D Bilderback son of Mr and Mrs Lester Bilderback Greenville in First Methodist Church Mulberry Grove. The ceremony at 2 pm was attended by 150 guests with Frank Joy as soloist.

Janice Rench Lowell Rench Mulberry Grove Gilbert D. Bilderback Lester Bilderback Greenville First Methodist Church Martin Berkbigler Claude Bilderback Murphysboro Paul Brown Frank Joy Donald Rench Larry Thacker Pamela McAliney

Campbell Hill Residents Share Visits Across States

Lily Lampe returned to Campbell Hill after a two week visit in Corpus Christi Texas with her son and daughter in law Seaman and Mrs Frederick Lampe. Paul Tegtmeyer stationed at Camp Polk La spent the weekend in Campbell Hill with his parents Mr and Mrs George Tegtmeyer. Roy Mathis and daughter of Campbell Hill and Irma Mathie of Willisville visited Coffeyville Kan with Mr and Mrs Glenn Mathis and family.

Lily Lampe Campbell Hill Corpus Christi Texas Seaman Frederick Lampe Paul Tegtmeyer Camp Polk George Tegtmeyer Roy Mathis Irma Mathie Willisville Coffeyville Kan Glenn Mathis

Steeleville Eastern Star chapter marks 43rd anniversary

Steeleville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star observed its 43rd anniversary Tuesday with eighty members in attendance. The Past Matrons club presented an emblem to the chapter, presented by president Mrs. Florence Jacoby. A dedicatory service was followed by a Jobs Daughters of Sparta and DeMoyal members program.

Steeleville Order of Eastern Star Florence Jacoby Jobs Daughters of Sparta DeMoyal

Carterville OES Plans Advance Night Event

Carterville Star of Egypt Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois will observe advanced officers night Tuesday June 19 at 8 p m Advancing officers are Emma Triplett Wright Wilson Lula Etherton Rose Marie Howerton Ruth K Throgmorton Dean and Earl Sanders invite all members to attend Ruth K Throgmorton of Carbondale past grand matron will be guest of honor.

Carterville Star of Egypt Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois Emma Triplett Wright Wilson Lula Etherton Rose Marie Howerton Ruth K. Throgmorton Carbondale Order of Eastern Star of Illinois Dean Earl Sanders Order

Johnston City Church Group Meeting Report

Mrs Lida Atwood led a meeting at the Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church basement with a mission study chapter. Mrs Sylvia Thurmond gave devotion, Mrs Corene Samuel led the lesson, and hostesses served refreshments. The Friendly Bible Class met at Mrs Bessie Paden’s home contributing to the Lake Benton Camp Fund.

Lida Atwood Ladies Missionary Society Johnston City Washington Avenue Baptist Church Sylvia Thurmond Corene Samuel Buford Howard Alice Chaniel Bessie Paden Friendly Bible Washington Avenue Bessie Atwood Lake Benton

Speed survey hints at shopper attention in aisles

A consumer survey suggests the average supermarket shopper spends about 20 seconds to traverse one aisle. In response carton designers are exploring color combinations to capture customer attention.

Murphysboro Couple's Son Heads West After Illinois Graduation

Mr and Mrs John W Hines graduates from the University of Illinois visit Murphysboro with Rev and Mrs Gail W Hines. The couple will stay until June 25 before departing for Downey California where Hines will work for North American Aircraft. Hines earned a bachelor of science in aeronautical engineering and his wife a bachelor of science in speech correction.

John W. Hines University of Illinois Murphysboro Gail W. Hines Downey Calif Hines North American Aircraft Champaign

Railroad Pension Club June Meeting in Murphysboro

The Railroad Pension Club of Murphysboro held its June meeting in the Logan Library Community Room with twelve members present. Prizes were won by Ada Griffith Eunice Akin Carrie Ashman and Hollie Johnson. Izora Qu announced a Gorham Junior Club wiener roast at C Park today at 7. Refreshments will be provided.

Railroad Pension Club of Murphysboro Logan Library Ada Griffith Eunice Akin Carrie Ashman Hollie Johnson Gorham Junior Club Modern Woodmen of America C ° Park Izora Junio Irector

Miss Roberts Guest at Bridal Shower in Murphysboro

Miss Reba Jo Roberts of Murphysboro was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted at the home of Mrs. Ronald Flowers. Roberts later became the bride of Everett Pate, son of Mrs. Grace Pate, at the First Baptist Church in Murphysboro on Sunday. Blue and white wedding colors framed parasol favors and a lace gift table trimmed with a blue white parasol, lilies of the valley, and white bells. Games awarded small kitchen utensil prizes.

Reba Jo Roberts Murphysboro Ronald Flowers Miss Roberts Everett Pate Grace Pate First Baptist Church

Mrs Cottom Is In Fair Condition After Surgery

Mrs. Robert Cottom of Murphysboro underwent surgery Friday at Doctor's Hospital in Carbondale. She is listed in Ward 222 and is reported in fair condition.

Robert Cottom Murphysboro Doctor’s Hospital, Carbondale

Ruth Millett's guide to a peaceful married life

A Boston husband explains sixty years of happiness by avoiding anger. Rather than slamming doors he suggests constructive outlets like chopping wood or errands. The column offers advice for modern couples to curb conflicts and walk away from quarrels, promoting calm returns.

Boston

Murphysboro 4-H Club Organized With New Officers

Miss Joan Boatman was elected president of the Lake Murphy Beavers 4-H club at an organizational meeting led by Mrs. Clarence Evans and Mrs. Horace Feagins. Officers include Alice Reiman vice president Sandra Feagins secretary June Boatman treasurer LaDonna Ruble song leader LaDonna Feagins refreshments chair LaDonna Saylor recreational chair Vickie Miller program chair Mildred Benz youth advisor attended. Reiman conducted the June 14 meeting at Mrs. Evans home and discussed suitable patterns and materials. Linda Butler and Jane Gleason were chosen to provide refreshments for the June 28 meeting at Mrs. Feagins home.

Joan Boatman Murphysboro Lake Murphy Beavers 4-H Club Clarence Evans Horace Feagins Alice Reiman Sandra Feagins June Boatman LaDonna Ruble Linda Butler LaDonna Feagins LaDonna Saylor Vickie Miller Mildred Benz Jackson County Evans Jane Gleason Feagins

Paprika chips add zing to baked potato chips

After the oven finishes heating, remove chips and sprinkle paprika for a rosy, flavorful finish. The method highlights paprika as a finishing touch to enhance color and taste.

IFWC Members Attend Egyptian Music Camp Banquet

Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs guests were hosted at the Egyptian Music Camp banquet and concert at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds. A. T. Atwood announced record scholar enrollment. district officers and guests from Missouri and various Illinois cities attended. The Twenty Fifth District awarded music and art scholarships to Du Quoin and Carterville students.

Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs du Quoin Fairgrounds Coca Cola Plant William Hastie Carterville Twenty Fifth District IFWC Ore Chapman Jerseyville General Federation A. T. Atwood Federated Women’s Clubs The Charles Schlueter du Quoin Jack Groves

Now They Talk New packaging to name products in stores

Designers of folding cartons unveil a new supermarket box featuring a rubbing strip. When touched, the strip emits the product name, aiming to grab customer attention. The device showcases a bold approach to point of sale advertising and consumer engagement.

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