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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

6

Eva Davie wed Jim Davis in Herrin First Baptist Church

Miss Eva Davie and A-20 Jim R Davis exchanged wedding vows Saturday in Herrin in front of about 250 guests. Rev Glenn Odum officiated. The couple will reside in Del Rio Texas after a brief wedding trip.

Eva Davie Herrin Jim R. Davis del Rio Tex Herrin First Baptist Church Glenn Odum Paul W. Davie W. Stotlar St Raymond Davis Rt. 2 Benton John Davis Carbondale Larry Wade Naomi Carlton Arnis Faille Debra Davis Kay Evans Overland Janice Link Frank Davis Larry Hobbs Dwight Davie

Janice Fraley Attends Girls State at Jacksonville

Miss Janice Fraley daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Fraley of Sparta attends Girls State in Jacksonville this week. She is a student at Sparta Township High School.

Janice Fraley Claude Fraley Sparta Jacksonville Miss Fraley Sparta Township

A Reputation for Breaking Dates Sets Dancer’s Etiquette

A newspaper note explains no girl should accept a later invitation after already fixing a date for a dance. It emphasizes politeness and social rules surrounding dances and dating in the community.

Innocent Citizen Entangled in Post Accident Red Tape

A driver recounts an incident where another car bumped his rear fender while parked. He received a personal contact slip, faced fault disputes, insurance forms, and state rules, despite no damage to his vehicle. He questions the necessity of such bureaucracy.

Illinois

Insurance trip reveals conflicting accident forms confusion

A writer recalls a state accident report request for a minor crash. The carrier seeks full biography and a diagram of events, including victims, though the author asserts no involvement or damages. They criticize excessive paperwork and seek a simple statement of noninvolvement.

Miss Patrick to Wed Mr Hadfield in Carterville

The engagement of Melvia LaJean Patrick of 313 Prosperity Street Carterville to David Jon Hadfield is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Leon Patrick. Hadfield is the son of Ermina Hadfield and the late Frank Hadfield of Carterville.

Leon Patrick Prosperity St Carterville Melvia LaJean David Jon Hadfield Mr. Hadfield Ermina Hadfield Frank Hadfield Miss Patrick

Sons Visit Airforce Men Reunited After Eight Years

Two sons of Mr and Mrs Lacy Turner of Carbondale are visiting home after eight years in the Air Force. S Sgt Gerald Ray of Yuma Arizona is en route to Chanute AFB Rantoul. T Sgt James Edward, returning from Japan, will be assigned to Travers AFB California. Both men are accompanied by their families and each has two children.

Lacy Turner N. Springer Carbondale Air Force Gerald Ray Yuma Ariz Chanute Afb Rantoul James Edward Japan Travers Afb Calif

Dinner guests at Johnston City for Friday night

Dinner guests at Johnston City included Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Powers from San Diego California Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Engram and children from Carbondale Mrs Delma Gambill of Marion Mr. and Mrs Floyd Jones and Miss Alice Chaniel of Johnston City and the Powers were overnight There is a planned wedding for August 22.

Buford Howard Johnston City Jesse Powers San Diego Calif Thomas Engram Carbondale Delma Gambill Marion Floyd Jones Alice Chaniel Powers

Complete First Club Year Herrin Newcomers Install Mrs Miller As President

The Herrin Newcomers Club completed its first year with installation of 1959 60 officers. Mrs Eugene Miller became president with Mrs Frank Terneus secretary and Mrs Don Wilson treasurer. Mrs Jay Deem stood in for vice president. Also honored were retiring officers Mrs Jesse Davis and others. The club organized Sept 26 1958 and hosted a hayride dinner and get acquainted programs.

Herrin Gerald Bailey Bailey Eugene Miller Frank Terneus Don Wilson Jay Deem James Barr Jesse Davis Miller Raymond Morrison Vergil Laine Davis M. F. Mitchell Paul Wetzel Omar Dewhirst Don Philip Butts Lester Smith Jack Roemer James Johnson George van Natta Willard Love Morrison Barbara King Butts Margaret Boswell Southern Illinoisan

If It's A Man's World Then The Women Get All The Breaks

Ruth Millett argues that a Chicago judge ruling to bar a husband from kitchen duties shows women may choose work or public roles over domestic tasks. She notes "togetherness" in marriage should mean shared housework and decision making, not male dominance.

Chicago Papa

Lawson Honored On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Tom Lawson of Herrin were honored on their fourth wedding anniversary with a supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Burklow at 517 S 12th St The event was attended by Gene Gird and son Terry Ruth Lawson Michael Sanders Bill Cato of Anna and Bob Sellers

Tom Lawson Herrin Robert Burklow S. 12Th St Burklow Gene Gird Terry Bob Sellers Ruth Lawson Michael Sanders Bill Cato Anna

Return Home for Mr and Mrs Clarence Swan in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Clarence Swan, Chicago, have returned home after a week long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shelton in Johnston City.

Clarence Swanson Chicago Lloyd Shelton Johnston City

Woman Breaks and The Man's World Ideals

A speaker states that without his help the kitchen presides and questions the male dominated world. She argues that in a man's world a woman appears to receive more breaks and greater opportunities.

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