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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1981
Page
6
Editors advise graduates to pursue strategy over passive resumes. Seek varied exposure, flexibility, visibility, and a good personality fit in a first job to build a foundation for future opportunities. The series continues with practical pointers.
Vaunda Nizolek of the American Heart Association Illinois Affiliate Belleville field office has been promoted to senior field director. She will supervise field directors across 37 counties in Southern Illinois from Wood River, Flora and Carbondale service areas, and assume duties July 1.
A June 30 rally in Springfield supports the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. Shawnee chapter NOW activists will participate and organizers urge local involvement. Call 529-1149 after 5 p.m. for details.
A Consumer Reports evaluation of 25 gasoline storage cans finds most fail safety tests. Several open vented models leaked, seams opened after a drop, and outdoor use cans rust easily. Plastic containers fared best. metal ones with recessed bottoms resisted rust. Price did not guarantee safety. some inexpensive models outperformed pricier ones. The Sears plastic jug and Stancan and Huffy brands receive mixed results with several models deemed Not Acceptable.
In a humorous essay Erma Bombeck notes elevator chatter struggles and the awkward silence of ride time. She cites attempts at icebreakers from name dropping to diet gags and the failed aim of polite small talk as a misfit art in modern communication.
Capuchin monkeys once used to collect coins for organ grinders are now trained to assist handicapped people. They learn tasks like locking doors turning on lights and pressing elevator controls.
Living Thursday June 18 1981 area couples celebrate anniversaries Mr Paul Reese and Mrs Ruby Troxel mark 40 years with 2 to 4 p m open house at 1007 N Monroe Marion They wed June 21 1941 in Charleston MO They have three daughters Lynne West Jennifer Rich Paula Renfro six grandchildren and request no gifts Frank Jeters and June Sudath celebrate 40 years May 12 1941 in Missouri A surprise party May 9 at Frank Jeters son’s home in Energy honors them They have three children Frank Brenda Loretta and eight attendees besides family and friends
Mr and Mrs Albert Craig of Cobden will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home. They were married in Cape Girardeau Missouri on June 21 1941. Brenda Vitaska Denver Linda Simpson Sparta and Steve Anna are named as relatives with five additional members noted.
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