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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

5

Carbondale Great Books Dinner Planned

Carbondale Great Books of Carbondale will meet at Engel's Thursday at 7 30 p m for the year's final session. After dinner the discussion on Tolstoy's War and Peace Epilogue will be led by Col A R MacMillan and Maj Jack Aldridge of SIU AFROTC. Plans for next year will be made. Reservations with Mrs Floyd Wake land or Mrs Walker Schwartz. About 25 to 30 expected to attend.

Great Books of Carbondale Engel Tolstoy Col A. R. MacMillan Maj Jack Aldridge Southern Illinois University Afrotc Floyd V. Wakeland Walker Schwartz Schwartz

Pineapple Cake Frosting Tip Adds Vanilla Extract

For richer frosting, blend a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract into the pineapple icing. This simple addition elevates sweetness with a warm vanilla note.

Murphysboro Brownies Hold Cookout at Riverside Park

Murphysboro Brownies at Riverside Park Mess Hall will hold a cooking out Thursday with all food and drink supplied. Camp director Mrs. Elsie Wheeler notes no sack lunches for that day. On Friday June 22 a tick picnic for mothers and Brownies is planned with drinks provided and mothers to bring table service.

Murphysboro Riverside Park Mess Hall Elsie Wheeler

Chester Sodality Names New Officers

Mrs Lenis Wingerter was elected prefect of the Senior Sodality of St Marys Catholic Church Chester Other officers elected were Mrs Louis Belchle vice prefect and Mrs Arkell Clendenin secretary Mrs Phillip Young was re elected treasurer Mrs Callie Smith Miss Mary Dichinsky and Mrs Emil Seigfried are retiring officers

Lenis Wingerter St. Mary’s Catholic Church Chester Louis Belchle Arkell Clendenin Phillip Young Callie Smith Mary Dichinsky Emil Seigfried

Ruth Millett on the modern woman's place in society

Ruth Millett argues that women have progressed rapidly in jobs, independence, and community roles. She notes widows and career women gain respect, dating becomes freer, and women share in politics and world affairs, provoking some male critics while broadening horizons.

Murphysboro Bride and Everett Pate Wed at First Baptist

Miss Reba Jo Roberts and Everett L. Pate married in Murphysboro at First Baptist Church with 150 guests. The ceremony featured Chantilly lace gown, blue bridesmaids, and a reception in the church basement. The couple plans a two week wedding trip before home at 1919 Logan Street.

Reba Jo Robert Everett L. Pate Murphysboro First Baptist Church H. T. Abbott Glenn D. Roberts Logan $T Grace Pate Grace St Betty Jane Pate Gene Sims Pate Leo Butcher du Quoin Glen Ann Roberts Linda Butcher Ae Ae Arthur Pate Ted Pate Clifton Swafford Jotte Flowers Joan Wyman Carolyn

Harvey Triner Wedding Scheduled in Murphysboro

Miss Jama Jo Harvey and Edward D. Triner will wed June 23 at First Presbyterian Church Murphysboro with Rev. Lee Pope Ward officiating at 7 p.m. A reception follows. Miss Harvey is the daughter of Mrs. James W. Harvey of 502 South 17th Street Murphysboro. Triner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Triner of River Forest.

Jama Jo Harvey Edward D. Triner Murphysboro First Presbyterian Church Lee Pope Ward Miss Harvey James W. Harvey S. 17Th St Triner Edward T. Triner River Forest

Clutts Return From Murphysboro Vacation

Mr and Mrs Donald Clutts of Chicago return home after a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Nausley in Murphysboro and with his parents Mr and Mrs William Clutts in Grand Tower They vacationed at Kentucky Lake He is employed with Allis Chalmers in Chicago Also visiting Murphysboro are Mrs Levi Gunter and her niece Miss Lorene Webb from Tennessee to see Grace Pate and other relatives.

Donald Clutts Chicago Murphysboro Ray Nausley Grand Tower William Clutts Kentucky Lake Clutts Allis Chalmers Levi Gunter Maysville, Tenn Lorene Webb Tenn

Murphysboro Man Attends Harvard Graduation Exercises

J. C. Sanders of Murphysboro attended graduation exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge on Thursday June 14. His son Robert Sanders graduated from Harvard Law School and Sanders accompanied his father back to Murphysboro.

J. C. Sanders Murphysboro Harvard University Cambridge Mass

Mrs Goldin Phillips Elected Senior Regent of Murphysboro Moose

Mrs Goldin Phillips was elected senior regent of the Murphysboro Women of the Moose Thursday in the Moose Home. Other officers elected include Junior Regent Myra Brawdy Chaplain Mrs Lela Reese Recorder Mrs Bennett Etherton Treasurer Mrs Ollie Ward Junior Graduate Regent and Belle BeDell. Retiring senior regent presided. New officers will be installed at the auxiliary's next regular meeting on June 28.

Goldin Phillips Murphysboro Moose Myra Brawdy Lela Reese Bennett Etherton Ollie Ward Belle BeDell BeDell Auxiliary

Do Not Trust Memory Write Down Telephone Message

Advice urges writing down telephone messages to ensure accurate relay of facts and correct numbers. Emphasizes that mis memorized or wrong numbers hinder helpful communication and prompt action.

Johnston City Residents Visit Peoria and Local Guests

Johnston City families including Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Canady with children Marsha Cathy Stephen and Fred visited Peoria as guests of Gerald Canady. Other Johnston City residents hosted relatives and Mizpah class members from Washington Avenue Baptist Church at Monroe Avenue home events led by Mrs. Buford Howard and devotional by Mrs. Lowell A. Kelly Sr with games by Rev. Vernon L. Moore.

Jerry Canady Marsha Cathy Stephen Fred Johnston City Peoria Gerald Canady Gerald Canady Riley Russell Hiley Knight Harvey Harris Monroe Avenue Washington Avenue Baptist Church Buford Howard Lowell A. Kelly Sr Vernon L. Moore

Montana resident visits in Coello

Mrs. Joe Vercellino of Wolf Point Mont joined Mr. and Mrs. John Vercellino of Coello for a trip to Champaign last weekend. They were joined by Miss Sara Saylor of Valier. The group attended graduation at the University of Illinois and Johnnie Vercellino was in the graduating class. Mrs. Belva Stoffel and Miss Lorraine Stoffel of St Louis spent the weekend with the Uhls near Coello.

Joe Vercellino Wolf Point Mont John Vercellino Coello Champaign Sara Saylor Valier University of Illinois Johnnie Vercellino Belva Stoffel Lorraine Stoffel St. Louis Crim Uhls

Chester Chapter Notes Friends Night Observed

Mrs. Thelma Scott of Sparta was guest of honor at a Chester Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star meeting marking its annual Friends Night. Offices were filled by guests of ficers from Sparta and Chester.

Thelma Scott Sparta Chester Chapter Order of Eastern Star Chester

Prizes Awarded to Clarence Pearce and Miss Alice Chaniel

Clarence Pearce and Miss Alice Chaniel received prizes. Refreshments were served to 20 persons.

Clarence Pearce Alice Chaniel

Franklin Colyer Wedding At McClure Illinois

Miss Shirley Franklin and Clyde Colyer married May 12 at Bible Baptist Church in McClure in a double ring ceremony before 165 guests. Attendees included out‑of‑town relatives from Tower Alto Pass Wolf Lake Thebes Gorham Jonesboro Tamms and many seniors from Shawnee High School graduates.

Shirley Franklin Grand Tower Clyde Colyer McClure Bible Baptist Church C. E. Franklin John Iyer R. L. Burchyett Sue Phillips John L. Colyer Jerry Burdhyett Burnell Smith Dill Colyer Joann Walker Ware Ozarks Hubert Cauble Granite City Elhart Octsen Peoria Flora Gerard Cairo Everd Hill Kirkwood Don Burchyett Springfield Tsgt John Lee Colyer Omaha Neb

Lone Oak Church Group Honors Fathers

The Lone Oak Missionary Union near Herrin honored fathers with a chicken dinner on Saturday. Tammer Saliba and wife Pauline spoke, with sons Larry and David singing. Guests included Rev. Sam Harris and family, Rose Saliba, Nellie Pearce, Gene and Dick McPherson, and others from Herrin, Urbana, and Vincennes. The next union gathering will host at Mrs. June Sanders home, followed by a church men’s wiener roast.

Lone Oak Missionary Union Lone Oak Church Herrin Tammer Saliba Pauline Larry David Salibas Sam Harris Urbana Ark Rose Saliba Nellie Pearce Gene McPherson Flossie Saliba Dick McPherson Vincennes Ind Missionary Union June Sanders

Weaves Named for Heritage and an American Inventor

Wilktons and Axminster carpets derive their names from English towns of origin. The Axminster loom in use today was invented by American inventor Holeyon Skinner.

Holeyon Skinner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carbondale Miss McKinney Margaret Ann McKi Walnut Street Baptist Church Richard Rushing Vienna C. A. Jackson Raymond Dillinger J. C. Dillinger Golden Rule Sunday School Hershel McCree Chester Sodality Ruth Millett Miss Roberts Everett Pate Botiste Apace Seoutile Arene Myfon Kugman’s Harvey-Triner Mr. and Mrs. Clutts Women of the Moose Mrs Cyrus Hard Inlaw James Lee Frazier Dorina Lee Billy Gene Hammell Montana Chester Des Herrin Store Franklin-Colyer Lone Oak Illinois
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