Herrin Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Mothers
Herrin American Legion Auxiliary hosts a party Tuesday honoring Gold Star Mothers and American War Mothers. Pins and corsages were presented to named members with a bronze Ravel bell awarded to the unit for membership gains. Local plans include a visit to Anna and a program for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrin American Legion Auxiliary
Jesse Oldani
Herrin Auxiliary
Bigia Gualdoni
Elizabeth Draper
Irma Barwick
Ruth Dwyer
Oldann
Anna Ital
Elsie Carnaghi
Normal
Helensaghi
Oglesby Cottage
Vansaghi
Tweny
Dorruthea Cobb
Louise DeZutti
Carnaghi
Ansaghi
Esma Fisher
VFW Ladies Meet In Murphysboro and Local Visits
VFW Ladies Auxiliary met in Murphysboro and planned a Riverside park refreshment stand for July 4. Local families and visitors from Murphysboro Car terville and nearby towns were listed with guest arrivals and weekend visits across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Murphysboro
Grand Tower Residents Visit in Kentucky
Grand Tower residents visit relatives and attend long weekend trips in Kentucky and nearby states. The report lists Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutcher and family, Nicky Lynn and Gail. Nippy McDonald visiting from Eddyville. the Matlocks and Burdick in Paducah. and several locals at Southern Illinois University summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Tower
Kentucky
Charles Hutcherson
Nicky Lynn
Gail
Barlow and Wickliffe, Ky
Nippy” McDonald of
Eddyville
Mrs
Mary Dickson
Tillie Hines
Dorothy Goetz
Linnet Lynney
Pauline Milster
Lydia Kneipp
Mary Lee Kneipp
Southern Illinois University
Philathea Meeting In Murphysboro Class
Philathea class of the First Methodist church met Tuesday evening in their room for the monthly gathering. Mrs. Phil Lewis chaired the business session with reports from the secretary and treasurer. A lesson on Faith from Mark eight was led by Mrs. Will Elmore. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Phil Lewis Mrs. Mina Brewer and Mrs. Charles Grizzell. Hosts were Mrs. Walter Wright Mrs. Will Elmore and Mrs. Urbyn Hanson. Twenty one members attended. Myrtle Pellet on vacation from Wellworth store in Murphysboro for two weeks. The Arendell family moved to Ca Groves Heights in Carbondale. The Atkins family from Marion visited Worley Atkins in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Phil Lewis
Mark
Will Elmore
Lewis Elmore
Mina Brewer
Charles Grizzell
Earl R. Arendell
Carbondale
Arendell
Murphysboro
Dress pattern 9048 offers cap-sleeve styling options
Pattern 9048 supplies a summer dress with cap or mew sleeves in sizes 12 through 20. Size 16 uses 3% yards of 39 inch fabric, with illustrated steps and complete instructions. Include name address zone size and style number with 25 cents to MAR IAN MARTIN at The Daily Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Martin
Daily Free Press
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Murphysboro War Mothers Club Social Night Held
The Loyal Chapter of War Mothers of Murphysboro met at the Eagles hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m with president Bessie Blackwood presiding. Refreshments were served to 22 members by hostesses Susie Byrd Bonnie Potts and Jeanette King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Chapter of
War Mothers of
Murphysboro
Eagles Hall
Bessie Blackwood
Susie Byrd
Bonnie Potts
Jeanette King
Son of Murkysboro Couple Weds in Peoria
Rev Randall Cluster son of Mr and Mrs B G Cluster of Murphysboro married Mary Treat in Peoria on Saturday June 10. Miss Treat is daughter of Mrs Blanche Treat of Ozark. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Henry Sawyer siblings of the groom. The couple will reside in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Cluster
South Sixteenth Street
Murphysboro
Randall Cluster
Mary Treat
Peoria
Miss Treat
Blanche Treat
Ozark
Henry Sawyer
Carbondale Circle Hostess and Local Notices
Mrs. Dillow hosted Hancock circle of Walnut Street Baptist Church with 12 members and 3 guests. Plans were made to send a girl to Lake Sallateaska camp. Local residents report guests from Montana, travel to St Louis and Chicago, and club meetings in Carbondale. The Lakeview Lassies met with Marcia Hunt presiding. next gathering June 27 at Nancy Clutts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dillow
East Walnut
Carbondale
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Martha Overturf
Noel Taylor
Lake Sallateaska
Pinckneyville
Lakeview Lassies
Carol Singer
Marcia Hunt
Nancy Clutts
Day by Day The Housewife and the Chore Cheer
A homemaker recounts neighborly antics of Susie and Little Girl two doors away. The girls compete for attention and treats while mothers juggle laundry and care. A cherry-picking neighbor story shows early rivalry and pride in helping the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Joneses
Campbell Hill F F A Members Attend Meet
Albert Schutte of Campbell Hill took two representatives from the Trico F F A to Champaign for the 1 F A Convention last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Hill F.F.A
Albert Schutte
Campbell Hill
Trico F. F. A
Champaign
Eilers and Misselhorns Visit Campbell Hill Family
Mr and Mrs Herman Eilers of Chester visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fritz Gerberding in Campbell Hill on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Emil Misselhorn and Jane of St Louis Mo spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Rose Misselhorn in Campbell Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Schuetz
St. Louis
C. H. Schuetz
Grand Tower
Aileene Baltzell
Laverne Nelson
Dane Nelson
Tommie Granger
Kankakee
Violet Godair
St. Louis, Mo
Mrs
Allen Godair
Herman Eilers
Chester
Fritz Gerberding
Campbell Hill
Emil Misselhorn
Jane
Rose Misselhorn
Murphysboro Parents Attend Illinois Graduation
Mr and Mrs W A Youngman and Mrs Ray Bean of Murphysboro attended the University of Illinois graduation in Champaign where their son Robert Youngman studied. About 4500 graduated this year. Robert will stay in Champaign to work in advertising design for the University Press at Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Youngman
Ray Bean
Murphysboro
University of Illinois
Champaign
Robert Youngman
Robert
The
University Press
Merry Maidens Meet In Murphysboro Home
Members of the Merry Maidens club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. James Holder in Murphys. During the evening the members worked on their projects and refreshments were served by Bonnie Holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Merry Maidens Club
James Holder
Bonnie Holder
Futrell Family Reunion Held at Riverside Park Murphysboro
The Futrell reunion took place Sunday June 18 at Riverside Park in Murphysboro. About 100 Futrell family members and friends from Murphysboro and nearby towns attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futrell
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
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