Bevels Of Carbondale Attend Son's Wedding
Mr and Mrs Orville Bevel Sr and daughter Sharon of Carbondale returned from Atlanta Ga where they attended the wedding of their son Lt Orville Bevel Jr and Miss Annette Ogg of Atlanta Sharon was junior bridesmaid The couple will honeymoon in Daytona Beach Fla and will reside later at Ft Campbell Ky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Bevel Sr
Sharon
Re. 3
Carbondale
Atlanta
Orville Bevel “Jr
Annette Ogg
Bevels
Bevel
Stanley Williams
W. J. Wynn
J. H. Cunningham
Ogt
Max Gokee
Peachtree Christian Church
Georgian Terrace
Hoffman helps wedding party member in Lewisburg ceremony
Paul R. Hoffman of Carbondale attended the wedding of Miller Alanson John son III and Delores Secrist in Lewisburg Pennsylvania where he served as Lord Chamberlain in old English style. He also joined many parties and visited relatives including aunt Mrs Angstadt of Quakertown during the trip. Hoffman graduates this year from Southern Illinois University. The Egypt ian Garden Club featured Dr J P Babra on Produ c tive Soils with advice on bloom and lawn care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Hoffman
Carbondale
Lewisburg
Miller Alanson Johnson III
Delores Secrist
Presbyterian
Angstadt
Hoffman
Southern Illinois University
Paul M. Hoffman
West Sycamore
Egyptian Garden Club
J. P. Babra
School of Agriculture
F. J. McCloskey
W. Elm
C. I. van Arsdalen
New Welding Techniques Spark Private Pool Boom
New methods for fabricating welded steel pools cut costs dramatically and spark a surge in private pool construction. Strong demand drives builders to adopt faster, cheaper production as homeowners seek affordable outdoor recreation options.
Miss Floyd Weds Milford in Alton Presbyterian Church
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Floyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Edward Floyd of Wood River and James Christoe Milford of Alton were married at 3 o clock in the afternoon June 11 at College Avenue Presbyterian Church Alton. The couple will reside in Carbondale after a week in the Ozarks with the groom a SIU graduate and Korea veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Floyd
Raymond Edward Floyd
Hamilton Ave
Wood River
James Christoe Milford
Alton
College Avenue Presbyterian Church
Floyds
Carbondale
Thompson Lake
Francis Henderson
Thomas Henesey
Nancy Keller
E. Alton
Ellen Rhae Floyd
Louise Taylor
Marion
Jenny Floyd
John Green
Leland Kreid
Charles Christoe
Highland
Cynthia Byford
Miriam Ann Brown
William Bray
Joseph Rain Jr
David Fulton
Jack Hoorebeck
Tamaroa
Miss Floyd
Miss Taylor
Louis Struckman
St. Louis
Thomas Vaughn
Sally Schwartz
Delores Weatherford
Carlinville
Julie Geddes
Lois Kalla
Chicago
Ozarks
Milford
South Illinois Ave
Ross Milford
Alton Senior High School
Southern Illinois University
STU
Sigma Tau Gamma
U. S
Korea
Millord
East Alton - Wood River
Women Voters Set June Board Meeting in Carbondale
The Carbondale League of Women Voters board met at Mrs Arch ibald McLeod home to plan a 1955 56 survey titled Know Your Town covering government recreation health and education. General chairwoman is Mrs Cameron W Gerbutt with members from the League. A series of summer informal coffee hours to introduce women to the League begins with Mrs Randall at 108 S Maple. Dr William O Winter from SIU will speak June 27 on home rule for Illinois cities at Studio Theater University School. public invited for 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale League of Women Voters
Archibald McLeod
McLeod
Carbondale
League
Cameron W. Gerbutt
F. S. Randall
Randall
S. Maple
William O. Winter
Southern Illinois University
Anna BPW Hosts Picnic for Cairo and Carbondale Clubs
The Anna Business and Professional Women's Club hosted 46 members from Cairo and Carbondale B&PW Clubs for a Thursday evening picnic on State Hospital grounds. Mildred Hudson welcomed guests. Minnie Mae Pitkin and Jewell Heirmonous offered remarks. Group singing and a pantomime skit entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bpw
Carbondale
Cairo
Anna Business and Professional Women’s Club
B&pw
State Hospital
Anna Club
Mildred Hudson
Minnie Mae Pitkin
Jewell
Anna Chapter 499 Meets in Masonic Temple
Anna Chapter 499 of the Order of Eastern Star Herrin will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple High School. A SIU senior and university government department employee belongs to Delta Sigma Epsilon social sorority. Mr and Mrs Marion Nash and family of Murphysboro spent the weekend in Farmington Missouri.
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Anna
Order of Eastern Star
Herrin
Masonic Temple
SIU
University
Department of Government
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Marion Nash
Murphysboro
Farmington, Mo
Murphysboro Women Visit in Arizona Southwest
Murphysboro residents Mrs. Carrie Twiss and Mrs. Arthur Flatt with children return from a two week visit in Tucson Arizona with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Loy. They toured Southwest points of interest including a trip to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Twiss
Arthur Flatt
Murphysboro
Tucson
Ariz
Twiss
Henry Loy
Southwest
Mexico
Rose Mary Sledge Weds Dr Charles C Smith in Louisville
Mrs Pauline Williams Bencini and Mr and Mrs David Berrier of Murphysboro returned from Louisville after attending the wedding of Rose Mary Sledge at Oakdale Methodist Church. Rev C G Sledge, her father, officiated at 4 p m. Clay Sledge gave her in marriage. The couple resides in Murphysboro and Crestwood, Kentucky were visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Williams Bencini
David Berrier
Murphysboro
Louisville
Rosemary Sledge
Oakdale Methodist Church
Miss Sledge
C. G. Sledge
Charles Clarence Smith
Centenary Methodist Church
Clay Sledge
Bencini
Berrier
Crestwood
Officers Named for Le Petit Chapeau 1955 56
At the June 16 meeting in Murphysboro American Legion Home the Le Petit Chapeau elected officers for 1955 56. Pridie Piosik is president and Tina Entsminger archivist among the slate. Installation is set for July 21 in Carbondale with a potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Murphysboro
le Petite Chapeau
Margaret Cimossa
Pridie Piosik
le Demi-Chapeau Premier
Hazel Trail
Carbondale
le Demi-Chapeau Deuxieme
Jessie Carr
L’archiviste
Tina Entsminger
L’aumoniere
Margaret Reeder
la Concierge
Helen Deason
Prudie Piosik
Legion Home
Family visit includes Lake Killarn ey and Tom Sawyer Lookout Tower
Relatives and friends travel to Missouri for a family visit marked by time spent at Lake Killarn ey and the Tom Sawyer Lookout Tower. The trip highlights local landmarks and shared moments during the stay.
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Missouri
Lake Killarney
Tom Sawyer Lookout Tower
Engagement announced for Miss Dolores Kessel and Cary I Cavaness
The engagement of Miss Dolores Kessel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Kessel of Murphysboro, to Cary I Cavaness, son of Mr and Mrs Cal Cavaness of Carbondale, is announced. The couple plan a wedding on August 21. Kessel is a Murphysboro Township High School graduate and works at Glenn's Appliance Co. Cavaness is a University School graduate and works at Southern Illinois University printing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Kessel
Cary I. Cavaness
Chester Kessel
Elm St
Murphysboro
Miss Kessel
Murphysboro Township
Glenn’s Appliance Co
Cavaness
Cal Cavaness
Rt. 1
Carbondale
University School
Southern Illinois University Printing Service
You Are More Than Just a Daughter At 28
A 28 year old woman living with her parents asks if she may rent her own apartment. The columnist urges independence and says grown women, married or single, have the right to lead their own lives and should not be defined by being merely a daughter. Parents may initially object but will adapt as she builds her own life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Essary
Johnston City Visitors Share News of Trips and Weddings
Johnston City residents report travels and family events. Aud Felts and family return to Garden City Michigan after visiting Lenon Berry and Ben Moake. Gloria Moore remains in Gary Indiana. Judy Williams visits Johnston City. Jacobs and Norris set wedding date. several relatives visit from Louisville Evansville Bloomington and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aud Felts
Bud
Marjorie
Garden City
Mich
Lenon Berry
Ben Moake
Johnston City
Royal Moore
Gary
Ind
Paul Little
Mrs. Moore
Gloria Moore
William D. Ryckman
Nancy
Patsy
Louisville
Stella Moore
Ryckman
Oren Berry
Evansville
Kentucky
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Nash
Arizona
Frost
Carterville
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Preezing
California
Sun Kist
Isuer
Judy Williams
Mrs
Chester Williams
Pauline Norris
Su Jacobs
Champaign
Richard Norris
Norris
University of Ilinois College of Engineering
Miss Jacobs
First Baptist Church
Bob Farris
Bloomington
University of Indiana
Helen Stearns
Sikeston, Mo
Geneva Pinnell
Dalla, Tex
Edgar Rodeck
Acienti
Paul W. Stokesberry
American Research and Testing Laboratories
Iinoia
Cline-Vick Drug CO
Clyde Rush
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