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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
19
Mr and Mrs Marvin Muckelroy of Carbondale announce the marriage of their daughter Marilyn to Fred E Davis son of Mr and Mrs Howard Davis of Makanda. The ceremony was performed by Reverend James W Owens at the local church.
Mr and Mrs George A McCarthy of Rt 4 Carbondale announce the engagement of their daughter Yvonne to James Spezia son of Mr and Mrs Amel Spezia 212 W Pecan St Carbondale Miss McCarthy a 1960 graduate of Carbondale Community High School First Methodist Church of Harrisburg at 2 pm Tuesday June 13 Attending were Ann McRoy Charlotte Baker and Larry Laswell The couple will continue their education They will reside at 314 W Oak St Carbondale
Dear Ann answers readers about a young woman with abusive, unstable parents, a grandmother seeking custody issues, a bride considering a costly wedding outfit, a foster care decision, and a call to end tolerating abuse. The column offers practical guidance and cautions about self care, sobriety, and family dynamics.
Dr and Mrs E. Lyday of 319 S. 14th Herrin returned from a vacation in the East. They toured West Virginia Washington D C Harper's Ferry and visited relatives in Indianapolis en route home.
Herrin recalls Jack Moore of Chicago son of My and Mrs George Moore who spent the weekend in Herrin visiting friends. He graduated from Arlington High School June 9 and will enter Wright Jr College in the fall to study dentistry. He works at the Woolworth Store in Murdale. Mr Spezia works at the Kroger Store in Murdale and attends Southern Illinois University majoring in forestry. Wedding plans are indefinite.
Miss Mary Cullen daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cullen Jr of West Frankfort and William S Barber of St Louis wed at St John’s Catholic Church West Frankfort at 11 am June 3. Rev Michael Klimas officiated. Bride wore white brocade suit with pearl jewelry. groom a St Louis electronics worker. Bridesmaids included Miss Annabelle Cullen. Reception at Italian Hall West Frankfort followed.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Shirley of De Soto announce the engagement of daughter Karen Sue to Jack Bowlby son of the Rev and Mrs Glen Bowlby Rt 1 De Soto Karen Sue Shirley is a 1961 Carbondale Community High School graduate Bowlby is a self employed farmer Wedding planned for September
Mr and Mrs Delbert Williams of Hurst celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday June 25 from 2 to 4 p m at their home They have two daughters Carolyn and Mrs Shar om Gusentine and grandsons Steven and Bobbie Gusentine Mr Williams works at Truex Paine diac and is a technician at McDonnell Aircraft Corp St Louis The couple honeymooned at Kentucky Lake and reside at 28 N 6th St Wood River
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