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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

6

Pink Geranium gift shop opens at Doctors' Memorial Hospital

The Pink Geranium gift shop and snack bar at Doctors' Memorial Hospital in Carbondale debuted Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The event, organized by the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary, aimed to raise funds for equipment for the renovated pharmacy area. Chairmen included Mrs. Paul L. Brown and Mrs. Robert Russell with assistance from Mrs. John T. Mars.

Doctors’ Memorial Hospital Carbondale Dies Hospital Paul L. Brown Robert Russell

Meditation Chapel Dedicated at Doctors' Memorial Hospital

The Rev Willard G Foote of First Baptist Church Carbondale led a dedication for a new meditation chapel at Doctors Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon The Auxiliary Chapel committee chaired by Mrs John T Mars attended Visitors are welcome and the chapel seats eight and is open 24 hours for visitors

Willard G. Foote First Baptist Church of Carbondale Doctors’ Memorial Hospital John McDermott

Luncheon Honors 25th District IFWC Award Winners

The 25th District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs received 15 state awards at the IFWC annual convention in Chicago in May. Murphysboro Junior Woman's Club won first in Community Improvement with 300 dollars and in Gardens and Beautification. Thebes Woman's Club took third in Community Improvement with a 100 dollar check.

Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs IFWC Chicago University Center Southern Illinois University Eugene Moroni Johnston City Murphysboro Murphysboro Junior Club General Federation Washington, D. C Russell Wingerter Thebes Woman Fred Colombo Herrin Veteran’s Service Marion Junior Woman’s Club Marion Veteran's Hospital Edward Graut du Quoin Thomas Redickas Red Bud Woman’s Club Leonard Keil Debbie Dehne Chester Woman’s Club Christine Gillespie

In Herrin and Carbondale Club Meetings Noted

At 10 a.m. Friday the Catholic Women's Club of Herrin gathers for quilting at St. Mary's gymnasium. In Carbondale at 7 30 p.m. the National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary meets at Mrs. Alvin Griffin's home, inviting all carriers wives.

Herrin St. Mary’s Carbondale National Association of Letter Carriers Auxiliary Alvin Griffin

Joint meeting of three campers clubs held near Crab Orchard Lake

More than 100 people attended a joint gathering of the Away We Go Campers Club of Du Quoin the Appleites of Murphysboro and the Happy Campers of Johnston City at Crab Orchard Lake last weekend. After separate business sessions the 26 families joined for a program organized by the Murphysboro club. Coffee rings will never mar a kitchen countertop surfaced with durable ceramic tile.

du Quoin Appleites Murphysboro Happy Campers Johnston City Crab Orchard Lake Murphysboro Club

Shrine Circus Set for Anna July 12 Night Show

Oasis Shrine Club of Union County schedules Shrine Circus in Anna at 8 30 p m on July 12 at the fair grounds. The club sponsored the event in Anna last year.

Oasis Shrine Club Union County Anna Fair Grounds Shrine Club

Lipstick marks cleaned with toothpaste on bathroom tiles

An easy cleaning tip removes lipstick marks or hair dye stains from bathroom ceramic tile floors walls and wash basins using a damp rag with ordinary toothpaste.

School Custodians Attend Workshop at SIU

About 100 custodians from across Illinois attended the third annual Workshop for School Custodians at Southern Illinois University. The event, run by the Division of Technical and Adult Education with SIU Physical Plant, covered personnel training equipment selection and maintenance, floor and carpet care, plus supplier exhibits.

Illinois Southern Illinois University Division of Technical and Adult Education SIU Physical Plant

Sparta Day Club to Sponsor Third Book Fair and Art Show

The Sparta Day Club plans its third annual Book Fair and Art Show at Sparta Broadway Plaza from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 28 to raise funds for Sparta Hospital equipment. Co chairs Mrs Paul G Brown and Mrs Andrew G Culp announce 25 classes, 75 ribbons, and three trophies including Grand Award, Presidents Trophy, and Sweepstake. Original paintings may be for sale and entries register June 27 at Jung's Big Star Market.

Sparta Monday Club Sparta Broadway Plaza Sparta Paul G. Brown Andrew G. Culp Jung

Easy peeling method for tomatoes and peaches

For easy peeling, dip tomatoes and peaches in boiling water for about a minute. The skins loosen and slide off, leaving fruit ready to peel.

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John T. Mars John Benner Ricky Russell John Lewis State Convention West Frankfort High School West Frankfort Sic Calvin Gillespie Knit Mardale Midwest Creative Muy Lloyd’s Myrdale Shopping Center Ostermoor Helleny North 14Th St Mardale Shopping Center Max E. McQueen Oakland, IN McQueen Mr. McQueen McQueens CIPS Central Illinois Public Service Company Ray Hayden Petersburg Paul Myers Harrisburg
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