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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

6

Forsyths Of Carbondale Tour New England Summer

Mr and Mrs Walter Forsyth of Carbondale plan a three to four week vacation through the New England States with their daughter Nancy Forsyth and friends Darwin Payne and Bob Chamness. They will work at Camden Hills Theater in Camden Maine as technical and personnel directors and appear in plays. The trio, all Southern Illinois University theater group members, may visit Canada after Camden.

Walter Forsyth Elizabeth Carbondale New England States Forsyths Nancy Forsyth Darwin Payne Bob Chamness Marion Camden Camden Hills Theater Payne Chamness Southern Illinois University

Local church scholars head to Georgia assembly

The Rev. and Mrs. Wheeler, from Midland Hills near Carbondale, travel to Forsyth Georgia for the Georgia Baptist Sunday School Assembly June 21-25 where Thompson serves as state secretary of Sunday School work in the Southern Baptist State Association of Illinois. The Great Books meet at Carbondale Public Library Thursday at 7 30 pm to discuss John Stuart Mill Utilitarianism. Oak Street Club gathers Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Mrs. Tom Martins home with Mrs. Hattie Hudelson assisting as hostess.

Wheeler Midland Hills Carbondale Bessie Tift College Forsyth Thompson Georgia Baptist Sunday School Assembly Southern Baptist State Association of Illinois Oak Street Club Tom Martin Hattie Hudelson

Legion Auxiliary Members Attend District Summer Meeting

Ten members of Donald Forsyth Post 514 Carbondale attended the District Summer Meeting June 16 at The Haven. Gifts were given to chairmen for outstanding work and reports from the Carbondale Unit. Ruth McMackin was honored guest and installing officer for new 25th District officers.

American Legion Auxiliary Donald Forsyth Carbondale the Haven Ruth McMackin

Tag luggage for easy trip identification advice

Plan a vacation by plane train or bus tag each piece of luggage for quick ID. Clear labels color code and keep emergency contact info visible to save time and avoid mix ups during travel.

Sandpaper The Soles Of Children’s New Shoes

A safety advisory urges sanding the soles of children's new shoes to reduce slip risk. Authorities warn against walking on slick floors without proper traction and emphasize choosing footwear with grippy soles.

Quillman Family Returns to Valier

Mr and Mrs Donald Quillman and son return to Valier after visiting in Quantico West Virginia with Mr and Mrs Paul Dean Quillman. Valier Methodist Church held its annual picnic at Isaac Walton Lake near Coello on June 15 with a potluck supper.

Quillman Valier Donald Quillman Quantico, W. Va Paul Dean Quillman

Dorothy Jarrett to Represent Union County at Citizenship Conference

Mrs. Dorothy Jarrett of Wolf Lake, president of the Union County Home Bureau, will represent the Union County group at the 17th Annual Citizenship Conference of the Illinois Home Bureau Federation, to be held at Bradley University in Peoria June 22 25.

Dorothy Jarrett Wolf Lake Union County Home Bureau Union County Illinois Home Bureau Federation Bradley University Peoria

Creal Springs Families Vacation Across States

Creal Springs residents Mrs. John A. Smith and Mr. Smith with daughters Billie Jean and Jo Ann enjoy an indefinite vacation in Ypsilanti Michigan. Scott Malroy of Long Beach California visits Creal Springs with her mother and relatives. Wilma Jean Holmes after University of Missouri study spends two weeks with parents Dolph and Mrs Holmes. Baby development tips and a note on planning meals follow. Paul Simpson family also visits Denver Colorado with Harmon Draper family.

John A. Smith Billie Jean and Jo Ann Creal Springs Ypsilanti, Mich Scott Malroy Long Beach Calif Mable Malroy Wilma Jean Holmes University of Missouri Columbia, Mo Dolph Holmes Paul Simpson Denver, Colo Harmon Draper

Would-Be Guests and the Reluctant Home

Ruth Millett reflects on why unexpected visitors rarely catch a housewife in perfect readiness. She notes icebox meals and fresh cookies, a spotless living room, and a free evening, yet calls this readiness a rarity in busy domestic life.

The Smoking Hostess Keeps Guests In Mind

A hostess who does not smoke still schedules for guests who do. She should provide ash trays and keep cigarettes and matches handy, ensuring proper provisions for smokers even when she herself does not smoke.

Todds Visit Relatives In Murphysboro

Capt. and Mrs. David Wick Todd and their son from Tucson, Arizona, stay with Lula Todd and other Murphysboro relatives. Todd, a B-47 pilot, just returned from England after three months of maneuvers and will head back to Arizona in about two weeks. Mrs. Louise Irwin leaves Murphysboro for a vacation along the East Coast and to visit relatives in Virginia.

David “‘Wick”’ Todd and Son Tucson, Ariz Murphysboro Lula Todd Robbe Todd England Arizona Louise Irwin Mrs. Irwin Virginia

Crawshaw Attends Illinois Funeral Directors Convention

R A Crawshaw of Murphysboro leaves for Chicago to join the Illinois State Funeral Directors Association convention at the Conrad Hilton Hotel where he serves as second vice president.

R. A. Crawshaw Murphysboro Chicago Illinois State Funeral Directors Association Conrad Hilton Hotel Crawshaw

Miss Mary Stevens Heads to University of Illinois

Miss Mary Stevens visiting Murphysboro with relatives left Monday for Champaign to attend summer school at the University of Illinois.

Mary Stevens Murphysboro Champaign University of Illinois

Second Tent Service Tonight in Murphysboro

The Rev. Arthur Kaul evangelist for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod will speak on Christian Consecration at the second tent service in Murphysboro Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Church with a male quartet providing special music Also noted are local residents visiting relatives and those serving in the military including Pvt Harold Wright in Korea and Jim Cleland relocating to Indianapolis.

Arthur Kaul Southern Illinois Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Murphysboro Immanuel Lutheran Church of

Visit Perrines In Johnston City

Mr and Mrs Ben Perrine hosted guests including niece Mrs Curt H Burnsides of Miami Fla and brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Oscar Perrine of Goreville The Engram family from Johnston City spent the weekend in Chicago Nettie Davison hosted Mr and Mrs Joseph Flowman of Phoenix Ariz at her home The Friendship Home Bureau Unit held its annual potluck luncheon at Mrs U S Grants near Johnston City Bessie Biehl presided Mrs Mary Becker led singing and members shared what they do When Williamson County Home Bureau met in Marion on June 8 Miss Ruth Grant county home advisor spoke Special music came from six 4 H club girls Thirty members and guest Mrs Herbert Farris attended

Ben Perrine West 8Th St Johnston City Curt H. Burnsides Miami, Fla Oscar Perrine Goreville Friendship Home Bureau U. S. Grant Bessie Biehl Mary Becker Mable Biehl Etta Berry Williamson County Home Bureau Marion Ruth Grant Herbert Farris

Murphysboro Couple to Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W H Etherton of Murphysboro will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary on Sunday June 27 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm at their home on New Hill Route 2.

W. H. Etherton Murphysboro

Electa and Ruth Chapter honors April May June birthdays

The Murphysboro Electa and Ruth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star celebrated members with April May and June birthdays at a Friday meeting led by Betty Gallick and Paul Norton. Leonard Kimmel received a birthday cake as prizes went to Alice Schwebel Grace Kimmel Helen Raines Lula Reeder Susie File and Estella Riggs. Hostesses were Lela Ferrill Holly Johnson and Elizabeth Gillispie. Initiation is set for July 2 at the next gathering.

Electa and Ruth Chapter Order of Eastern Star Murphysboro Leonard Kimmel Betty Gallick Paul Norton Alice Schwebel Grace Kimmel Helen Raines Lula Reeder Susie File Estella Riggs Lela Ferrill Holly Johnson Elizabeth Gillispie

Murphysboro Woman Visits Chicago Relative Tour

Miss Betty Jo Wanstreet of Murphysboro is in Chicago visiting her sister and brother-in-law Clifford and wife, and her uncle Robert Buschek. She plans to travel to St Louis to visit her brother and wife Robert and wife Wan street.

Betty Jo Wanstreet Murphysboro Chicago Clifford Johl Robert Buschek Miss Wanstreet St. Louis Robert Wanstreet

Entertaining in Anna for W B Valentines

Mr and Mrs Robert M Hagler hosted a dinner in Anna Wednesday night for Mr and Mrs W B Valentine and Mrs Myrtle Keith of Alto Pass who planned to move to Vincennes Indiana where Valentine would be district manager for Ni S Co A list of attendees included Emma Snook Gordon Keith Roy Keith Rosemary Schmidt and the Foley family all of Anna Springfield visitors Clyde Otrich and Mrs Otrich visiting with Mrs Sarah Plemon Beulah Carty visited from Chicago Dan Batson and relatives. Louie E Davis funeral drew Ethel Halterman and Homer Davidson from Vincennes and Cairo. Bullington seriously ill. Vancil recuperating from surgery.

Robert M. Hagler Anna W. B. Valentine Myrtle Keith Alto Pass Vincennes Ind Valentine Nis Co Endas McCarty Mr. Davis Ethel Halterman Homer Davidson Cairo Beulah Carty Chicago Jim Bullington J. B. Vancil Bullington Vancil

Leftover Tongue Uses Light Up With Savory Ideas

Practical tips suggest using smoked tongue in a jellied loaf with potatoes and onions in hash and as stuffing for green peppers. It also recommends tongue with celery and mayonnaise for a sandwich filling, highlighting versatile postmeal options.

Missouri Residents Visit in Herrin

Mr. and Mrs. Linden West and daughter Linda Fayrel and Mrs. Wests parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chaney of Kennett Mo spent the weekend in Herrin with Mr. Wests brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Woodie West 402 S 22nd St

Linden West Linda Fayrel West Walter Chaney Kennett, Mo Herrin Mr. West Woodie West S. 22Nd St

Royalton News Focuses on Local Visits and Upcoming Homecoming

Royalton residents welcomed back the Wohlwend family from a Jackson Ohio trip via Mammoth Cave Kentucky and hosted relatives from Detroit and Royalton. The Theta Rho Chapter planned committees for the Fourth of July Homecoming floats and concession stands as Rebekah Lodge hosted district officers. Pvt Frank Engram left Herrin for Ft Knox after a 10 day furlough. his wife Phyllis will join him in Kentucky on July 7.

Theta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Royalton West Frankfort Park Aline Mauskie Dolores Fiss Wanda Cox Pvt Frank Engram Herrin Ft. Knox Phyllis Engram N. 16Th St Rube Engram Rt. 1 Engram Camp Chaffee Ark Lee Burks Kentucky

Chicago Couple Visits Relatives In Herrin

Mr and Mrs John Mackinac of Chicago spent the weekend in Herrin with relatives including Mr and Mrs Ernest Edwards and Mr and Mrs Fred Simmons. Mrs Mackinac formerly Barbara Pritchett of Herrin is a cousin of Mrs Simmons.

Chicago Herrin John Mackinac Ernest Edwards W. Madison St Fred Simmons N. 10Th St

Pontiac Family Visits Herrin Relative in Illinois

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jones and children Stanley and Barbara of Pontiac Michigan plus Mrs. Dora Wallace of Mulkeytown visited Saturday in Herrin with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wallace at 1009 South. Mrs. Jones is Mr. Wallace's sister.

Claude Jones Stanley Barbara Pontiac Mich Dora Wallace Mulkeytown Herrin W. T. Wallace 22Nd St Mrs. Jones Mr. Wallace

Herrin Pair Visits Kin in Kentucky and Hopkinsville

Mr and Mrs Richard Newcom and Mrs Elizabeth Newcom traveled from Herrin to Kentucky for a weekend visit. They met with Mr and Mrs George White and Mr and Mrs Lucky Aldridge in Hopkinsville. In Morganfield they saw Mr and Mrs Fred Syers and in Greenville they visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Syers. They returned Sunday night.

Richard Newcom Elizabeth Newcom Walter White Herrin Kentucky Hopkinsville George White Lucky Aldridge Morganfield Fred Syers Greenville Raymond Syers

Herrin Trio Returns from Burling ton Iowa Visit

Mr and Mrs Ferrell Starnes and Mr and Mrs Harley Hughes return to Herrin Sunday night after a weekend visit in Burlington Iowa with Mr and Mrs Roger Hughes former Herrin residents.

Herrin Iowa Ferrell Starnes Harley Hughes Burlington Roger Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

New England Mrs Charles Doty Texas S. Wall el Paso Sgt Robert Stearns Jr Charles Michael Stearns Doty Wheeler Thompsons Forsyth, Georgia Great Books Group Legion Auxiliary Helen Deason Hazel Trail Marion McGinnis Fannie Gent Stella McNeil Grace Walker Lucille Williams Carmen McGinnis Sondra Womac William D. Reissaus West Main John E. Schrader Our Savior Lutheran Church Schrader J. L. Strelow Readlyn W. Elm Mackinaw Island Mich University Ruth Millett Boy Illinois Ave Mrs. Louise Irwin East Miss Stevens Crews Warren Crews Bloomington, Ill Mrs. Suhre Ed Suhre Wisconsin M Sgt Larry Green Nancy Sparta Wis Green Camp McCoy Miss Ashman Michigan Virginia Miller Montague, Mich Suzanne Ashman Division St Harold Wright Korea Irvine Wright Aaa-Aw BN San Francisco Cleland Indiana Jim Cleland Indianapolis The Renard Co Clelands Hardy St Perrines Tom Engram Timmie and Cherryl Nettie Davison Joseph Flowman Phoenix, Ariz Plowman Davison Mrs. Plowman Bob Bill Robert Davison Marion Boat Club New Hill Re. 2 Murphysboro Oes Asi Mata Kroger A. Ae Boke Pan Okinawa Earl King S. Eighth St Aletha Samuel Earl Steven Okina Missouri H. W. Wohlwend Jackson, O Bill Hewitt Mammoth Cave Fred ® Domineck Detroit, Mich Frank Dominick Lawrence Dominick Royalton Rebekah Lodge Bernice Wilhite West Frankfort Assembly Mattoon Wallaces Vacation Bible School Baptist Book Store W. Main St Warner Teas Frente McGinnis Store East Jackson
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