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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1954
Page
6
Mrs. Jennie Wesenberg of 704 Rawlings Carbondale leaves Friday for a two week vacation in Detroit Michigan where she will visit her son Dr H L Wesenberg.
Mrs. Bessie McKeever of Carbondale travels to Akron Ohio on Friday to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Herbert Bittle. Mr McKeever plans a vacation of about three weeks.
Miss Elizabeth O. Stone, Assistant Director of Libraries at Southern Illinois University, will lead a discussion on The Encouragement of Reading in College Libraries at the American Library Association national convention in Minneapolis. The event takes place June 22 at Municipal Auditorium and the U of Minnesota campus.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met at Eagles Hall in Carbondale with 19 members. Madam President Marjorie Davis led, reports on Herrin state convention were shared, and future plans included hosting the 1955 state convention, a national convention trip, a new member drive, and chairmen updates.
The Seventeenth Annual Citizenship Conference of the Illinois Home Bureau Federation will meet at Bradley University Peoria from June 22 to June 24 with delegates from Jackson, Williamson, and Randolph counties. New features include district breakfasts Visitors Day and a Conference Dinner. The Elsie Mies Memorial speaker will be Louise Leonard Wright. Mrs Milton Vaupel is the federation president.
Mrs. Howard Hunter of Peoria was chosen president for a two year term at the week long meeting of the Women's Presbyterian Synodical Society in Carbondale. Mrs. Walter Merkalbach of Centralia became first vice president and Mrs. Clinton D. Bowman of East St. Louis was elected second vice president. Mrs. R. G. Flaugher of Collinsville was named treasurer and retiring president Mrs. Roy A. Graham of Chicago received a life membership and a commemorative aluminum tray.
Ray Richardson Jr. arrived on a 10 day leave from Philadelphia to stay with his parents in Carterville. The Mary Martha Sunday School class met at Mrs. Mae Noakes home with Janetta Hall assisting. Mrs. J. W. Hayton spoke and Elizabeth Council led the business portion. Thirteen attended. The Carterville L. T. Club met at Mrs. Charles Weeden's. A stork shower honored Mrs. William Cowan with prizes to Mrs. William Lewis and Mrs. Clebert Cox. July 12 guests at Mrs. Jim Potter's home included eight people. A-20 and Mrs. Floyd Sickling left Carterville for Austin, Texas. Airman Sickling recently returned to the United States after 13 months in Korea.
Mrs. W. B. Meyers of 735 N. 23rd St and Miss Wilma Carter of 2134 Walnut St Murphysboro left Saturday by plane for a vacation in New York. Joining them will be Mrs. Meyers son A-3c William Meyers in the U S Air Force stationed at Camp Kilmer New Jersey.
A Washington Indiana family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Belcher and children, visited Tilden to celebrate John Todd birthday. Sunday closing exercises and diplomas marked end of Bible School week at United Presbyterian Church. Nazarene Church also wrapped up Bible School with a park picnic. Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Tilden Methodist Church with devotions, songs, and talks by local members.
The Nancy Hanks Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its June meeting Monday at Mrs. Frank Etherton's home near Carbondale. Mrs. Pauline Bencini serves as program chairman for the gathering.
Mrs Pete Reiman of Murphysboro was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Thursday hosted by Mrs Gus Roberts with co host Mrs T A Lollar. Pinochle was played and prizes went to Mrs Reiman Mrs John Schroeder and Mrs Lollar.
Mr and Mrs J V Hanrahan and daughters Elene and Janet Sue of 1917 Kennedy St Murphysboro depart Friday for a three week vacation in West Palm Beach Florida Hanrahan is on vacation from his duties as superintendent at the Brown Shoe Co in Murphysboro
Miss Connie Burns daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burns Valier Alabama and Doyle H Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Noah Griffith Carmi were married Saturday morning June 19 at St Andrew’s Church Christopher in a 10 am single ring ceremony. The bride wore a white nylon dress with pleated bodice and satin belt while carrying a camellia. maid of honor was Charlotte Burns and bridesmaid Doris Roberts both in pale blue. Best man was Paul Joseph Griffith with John Burns as usher. After a dinner at the bride’s parents home in Walier the couple will live in Crossville where the groom runs a restaurant. The bride formerly lived in Murphysboro and worked for Lustour Corp.
The Murphysboro Garden Club will hold its annual picnic on Tuesday June 22 at the home of Mrs Stanley Crews. Members attending should contact Mrs Virgil Williams. Hostesses include Mrs George Doerr Mrs Stanley Crews and Mrs R V Carlston. Also noted is a bridal shower for Murphysboro on Thursday night at R P Martell home with 24 guests.
Barry Crombar and Gordon Berry of Murphysboro youth group joined by Rev. Gail W. Hines attended a district Methodist youth rally in Chester on Friday. Bridal Shower for Mrs. Charles Roberts Jr. is noted in the same column.
A Father’s Code highlights foresight for future security and responsibility in him. It notes fairness building sportsmanship, tolerance fostering respect, and self reliance encouraging independence and do it yourself activities.
Murphysboro War Mothers plan a Monday night gathering at the Eagles Hall with Gold and Silver Star Mothers as guests of honor. The article notes Murphysboro residents Mr and Mrs John Sabine and Rev and Mrs Gail W Hines with their daughters Ruth, Helen, and Lois Sabine on a University of Illinois graduation weekend.
Mr and Mrs Richard Black and son Bruce of Houston visit relatives in Cutler. Mrs Pluma Moore of Washington DC visits aunt Mrs Carrie Deppe in Cutler for 10 days. The Monteiths leave Cutler for Kankakee after a visit.
Mrs Noah Bishop of 608 North 17th Street Herrin is spending a two week vacation in Clarksdale Mississippi with Chauncey Collard Jr and family Rollie. Jimmie Miramonti of Chicago formerly of Herrin supervises the Sears Roebuck Company adjustment department.
Mr and Mrs Werner Schafroth of 8th and East Herrin Street return to Herrin Wednesday after a three week vacation at Miami Beach Florida.
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