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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

6

Herrin Porter Lawwill nuptials in Herrin First Baptist Church

Ellen Jeanette Porter daughter of Richland Indiana residents married Ronald C Lawwill son of Herrin in a 3 PM June 9 ceremony at the First Baptist Church Herrin. About 200 guests attended the double ring service with music and floral arch. They plan to live at 509 South 20th Street Herrin.

Ellen Jeanette Porter Stanley Porter Richland Ind Ronald C. Lawwilll Lindsey Lawwill Herrin First Baptist W. A. Shoopman Donald Null Donald Tate Judy Paul Gloria Bruner Carl Melvin Smith Charles Smith Lindsey Lawwill Jr Dana Kane Jim Gastel Lake Taneycomo Ozarks S. 20Th St Lawwill Evansville College Universal Math Corp Grab Orchard Plant University of Ilinois Sigma Tau Pi Tau Sigma Universal Match Corp

Arizona Guests Visit Murphysboro

Mrs. Harry Biggs and grandson Ronnie visit Murphysboro with friends and relatives. Mrs. Biggs visits her brother and family Mr. and Mrs Truman Stearns. The Biggs are former Murphysboro residents now living in Tutson Arizona.

Harry Biggs Ronnie Jack Biggs Murphysboro

Day Family Visits In Carbondale

The Rev and Mrs Warren J Day and children visit his parents at 109 S Springer St Carbondale until July 1 then depart for New York City and return to Allahabad India. They have been in the United States on a year furlough and will resume mission work in India under the Foreign Mission Board of the Presbyterian Church.

Warren J. Day Harry W. Day S. Springer St Carbondale New York City Allahabad India Foreign Mission Board of The Presbyterian Church

James MacArthur Both Actor and Electrician

James MacArthur is a gifted actor who also holds a license as an electrician. His mother is renowned stage star Helen Hayes.

James MacArthur Helen Hayes

Woodman Circle Social Meeting Held in Johnston City

Mrs Stella Smith hosted Maple Grove Woodman Circle at Woodman Hall in Johnston City Monday night. Prizes went to Audrey Cooks ey Nettie Pappalas Ludine Godbert and Katherine Wilson. Secret pals gifts revealed names drawn new names. Fifteen members received refreshments.

Stella Smith Maple Grove Woodman Circle Johnston City Woodman Hall Audrey Cooksey Nettie Pappalas Ludine Godbert Katharine Wilson

Pletcher Family Back From Visit To Johnston City

Mr and Mrs Michael Pletcher and son Mike of Springfield return home after a four day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred McRoy on Jefferson Ave Johnston City.

Michael Pletcher Mike Springfield Fred McRoy Jefferson Ave Johnston City

Betty Gentry Weds Robert Doyle in Energy Ceremony

Miss Betty Jane Gentry of Energy wed Robert Gerald Doyle of Milan Tennessee on June 15 in the Methodist Church of Energy. Rev Jack Boaz officiated with Donald Tate of Herrin singing and Jim McEvers accompanying. The bride wore white organza and taffeta, maid of honor Doris Gentry wore pink lace. Best man was Murray Doyle. Curtis Oliver lit candles. The couple, both graduates, plans a future together.

Betty Jane Gentry Energy Percy Gentry Robert Gerald Doyle W. A. Doyle Milan Tenn Jack Boaz Methodist Church of Energy Donald Tate Herrin Wonderful One Jim McEvers Alta Doris Gentry St. Louis Murray Doyle Barther Curtis Oliver Herrin Township Memphis State College

Sara Hoye Engaged to Russell W Martin of Carbondale

Mrs Oliver Hoye of 413 West Main Street Carbondale announces engagement of daughter Sara Elizabeth Hoye to Russell W Martin son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Martin of 405 South Forest Avenue Carbondale. Sara attends Southern Illinois University College of Education while Martin studies engineering at University of Illinois. Wedding plans are not set. Printed cotton hats and scarves with navy blue suits are seen in Paris for summer with matching gloves.

Oliver Hoye W. Main St Carbondale Sara Elizabeth Hoye Russell W. Martin Glenn Martin S. Forest Ave Paris

You Cant Force Or Bribe Love And Gratitude

Ruth Millett argues a prospective mother-in-law should not force affection or buy gratitude from her son's wife. The piece cautions against overbearing generosity that pressures the daughter-in-law to reciprocate with praise. It promotes patience, acceptance, and letting affection develop naturally.

Ruth Millett Bob

Marriage Announcement for Sook Dieahaeh and William Swalls

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Markus of Zeigler announce the marriage of Sook Dieahaeh to William Ray Swalls. He is the son of Mr. Joe East Swalls Sr. The wedding took place April 6 in Corinth, Mississippi.

Joe Markus Zeigler Draeloy Lckus William Ray Swalls Joe ii East Swalls Corinth Miss

Open House for Hisers Sunday Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joe Hiser of Murphysboro will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday June 23 with open house in the home of their son Ray on Highway 13 north friends invited to call between 2 and 6 p m The couple requests no gifts

Joe Hiser Murphysboro Ray Highway 13

Sabines Attend Daughter Graduation at University

Mr and Mrs John R Sabine of Murphysboro traveled to Champaign on Saturday to attend their daughter Lois Sabine's graduation from the University of Illinois Liberal Arts and Sciences with honors and distinction in curriculum She has accepted a teaching position at Richwoods Community High School as an English teacher.

John R. Sabine Murphysboro Champaign University of Illinois Lois Richwoods Community High School

Carbondale Wo Convention Plans Set For 25th District

The Carbondale Federated Wo plans the 25th District Convention in Carbondale in April 1958. Twenty members attended the first meeting of the club year hosted by Mrs. Tom Langdon at 815 High Street. New members Mrs. Jack Klover and Mrs. Marc Karson were welcomed.

Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Wars Murphysboro Jennie Tucker Elnora McRoberts Ella Mae Mohler Marion Clark Chicago Ge McClure Ollie Ward McChase Imogene Eaton Violet Crawshaw Carbondale Tom Langdon High Se Rolla Wiggins G. F. Comstock Floyd Cunningham J. H. Schroeder Ralph Baysinger Lewis Rossiter R. J. Brunner Harry Grater Langdon Herrin N. E. John McMillen American Home Woman’s Club Carbondale Public Library Allerton Park Me. Vernon Jack Klover Marc Karson

Oklahoma City visitors plan three week stay in Johnstown City

Mrs. M. C. Trimble and her children Billy and Deborah arrived in Johnston City Tuesday for a three week visit with her mother Mrs. Lola Cox. They will also visit her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clarida in Murphysboro.

M. C. Trimble Billy and Deborah Oklahoma City Okla Johnston City Lola Cox Mrs Jack Clarida Murphysboro

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Ronald Lawwill VFW Arizona Guar Woodman Circle Betty Gentry Actully Eaton & Brown East Main Sara E. Hoye Lord Shagbark Zwick’s Ladies’ Store William Swalls FWC Grant-Maid W.T. Grant Co Public Square Marion, Ill
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