25th District IFWC Board Hears Reports
Members of the 25th District Board of Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs heard reports on the state board meeting and convention held in Chicago in May at the Library Auditorium, Southern Illinois University. Hinsie of Carteree, W reported the state meeting was won and 25th District departments were presented state awards for outstanding work in Mental Health, Literature, Art, and Press and Publicity. Convention highlights were given by six members led by Mrs. Robert L. Smith of Chester, with devotions by Logan of Carterville, and the theme The Collect for Clubwomen read by Mary Stewart. New local club presidents and chairmen were introduced during roll call. After elections and committee appointments, chairmen reports and announcements followed.
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25Th District Board of Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chicago
Southern Illinois University
Hastie
Carteree
Robert L. Smith
Chester
Logan
Carterville
Mary Stewart
Matheny Golden Anniversary Open House in Carbondale
Mr and Mrs John Matheny of Rt 2 Carbondale celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday June 30 from 2 to 5 pm at their home Friends and relatives are invited The Mathenys have a daughter Ruth Francis in Cleveland Ohio and sons James West Frankfort Carl Carbondale and Robert Belleville They have eight grandchildren and one great grandchild They spent most of their married life in Jackson County and are members of Union Hill Christian Church
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John Matheny
Rt. 2
Carbondale
Matheny
Elva Rainer
Mathenys
Ruth Francisco
Cleveland
Ohio
James
West Frankfort
Carl
Robert
Belleville
Jackson County
Union Hill
Johnston City Plan School Class Reunion Notice
The 1940 Johnston City High School Alumni group led by Mrs Thelma Simpson plans a reunion at Johnston City Park on July 4 at 11 am with a noon picnic. Members and families invited. letters from absentees requested to be read. A 1960 20 year anniversary was discussed at a recent meeting. Current officers Gerald Webb Marion president George Kee Johnston City vice president Thelma Simpson Johnston City See Prosperity treasurer.
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Thelma Simpson
Johnson Iy High School
Sh Teks Cne
Johnston
Meee Sakana
Gerald Webb
Marion
George Kee
Johnston City
Prosperity Treasur
Household Shower Held for Valier Couple Phillips
A nighttime household shower for Mr and Mrs Wayne Phillips of Valier was hosted by Mrs Anita Leek and Mrs Marjorie Conrad at the Valier School gym. More than 100 guests attended and gave gifts. Mrs Phillips is the Mary Dianne Vercellino of Valier.
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Wayne Phillips
Valier
Anita Leek
Marjorie Conrad
St Louis Graduation Honors Mrs Herberts’ Granddaughter
Mrs Harry Herberts of Chester attended Soldan High School graduation in St Louis last week. Her granddaughter Nancy Herberts, class member, won a special award for four straight A grades and ranked third in scholastic honors.
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Harry Herberts
Chester
St. Louis
Soldan High School
Nancy Herberts
TV Host Nancyann Graham Shares Career Pointers
Nancyann Graham of NBC Home Show addressed the Home Economists in Business convention in St Louis offering career tips for home economics graduates. She advised professionalism, knowledge beyond core home economics, and skills in sociology, psychology, journalism, public speaking and government economics while noting the TV radio field rewards smart, prepared individuals.
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Cornell University
College of Home Economics
Daisy Meadows
Mrs. Roosevelt
Ella Mason
HEIB
Nancyana
Union Sons
Sunporch Pattern No 301 N for gay pillows design
Pattern No 301 N features square dance applique designs for gay pillows to decorate a sunporch or young ladies room. Includes pieces sewing and applique directions. Send 25 cents in coins to Martha Madison care Southern Illinoisan 367 W Adams St Chicago Illinois for this pattern.
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Martha Madison
W. Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Clayton Family Reaches Chicago With Judge Clayton
City Judge John H. Clayton of Johnston City arrived in Chicago Wednesday morning accompanied by Mrs. Clayton and Linda and Susan. They will remain in Chicago until July while Judge Clayton presides in ongoing Chacaams Bante Chane mes.
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John H. Clayton
Johnston City
Chicago
Clayton
Gleaned Details Show Workwear Shifts in Home Economics
A narrator describes a scene with bamboo place mats and a green velvet crown, noting women removing thin heels for comfort. The observation highlights a hard working group of home economics students or professionals, focused on practicality over form.
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Heib
Zeigler Couple Vacations in East
Mr and Mrs A R McFarland returned to Zeigler after a vacation in Pennsylvania Delaware and Virginia Accompanying them home were Lt and Mrs Gordon Upchurch The Upchurches will stay two weeks in Zeigler before leaving for Camp Carson Colo He was formerly stationed at Fort Belvoir Va
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A. R. McFarland
Zeigler
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Virginia
Gordon Upchurch
Upchurches
Camp Carson
Colo
Fort Belvoir
Home Economists Attend AHEA Convention in St Louis
Southern Illinois home economists, teachers, dieticians and Home Bureau advisers join more than 5,000 women at the American Home Economics Association annual convention in St. Louis. The three day Home Economics in Business section is underway with exhibits of appliances, food prep, sewing and laundry demos at Kiel Auditorium.
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Southern Illinois
Home Bureau
American Home Economics Association
St. Louis
AHEA
Arnts
Charlotte Will
Murphysboro
Missouri Home Economics Assn
Bette Malone
Elizabeth Lynahan
Will
Visit of the Howards to Johnston City
Mr and Mrs Paul Howard of Coulterville visited Tuesday night with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Buford Howard and her mother Mrs Gertrude Armes in Johnston City.
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Paul Howard
Coulterville
Buford Howard
Gertrude Armes
Johnston City
Does Your Automobile Reveal Your Personality Type
Ruth Millett notes a grocery clerk’s claim that customers’ cars reflect looks and character. The essay argues many women fit practical, non flashy types, with cars serving chores and family duties rather than status, suggesting a suburban stage of life defined by comfort, durability, and service.
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Ruth Millett
Blanko
Sis
Junior
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Margaret Lawyer of Murphysboro
A surprise bridal shower for Miss Margaret Lawyer of Murphysboro was hosted Tuesday by Elm Street Baptist Church Young People's Department. The party featured umbrella decorations and 16 guests. Miss Rosemary Sims served punch and refreshments.
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Margaret Lawyer
Murphysboro
Young People’s Department
Elm Street Baptist Church
Rosemary Sims
Miss Sawyer
YWA
Beauty Keeping Cool Is An Art By Alicia Hart
The article advises cooling strategies for hot days. It recommends tepid baths and showers rather than cold ones, suggests light meals like salads, and urges continuing vitamins as prescribed. It emphasizes a tepid routine to avoid overheating and keep comfortable.
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Alicia Hart
Kennards Visiting Kin in Johnston City Vicinity
Mr and Mrs Don Kennard and their children of Villa Park are visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson and other relatives in Johnston City and vicinity.
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Don Kennard
Villa Park
Charles Anderson
Johnston City
Benton Woman Named Director In Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Mary Taylor of Benton was elected district director at the annual summer meeting June 15 at Veterans Haven on Crab Orchard Lake hosted by Carterville Unit 347. Other officers named include Ethel Asbury Chester as alternate director Flora June Martin Lesser Leta Slade Mounds Lella Harris Pinckneyville chaplain Zion Cornwell Zeigler at arms Judy Henson Carbondale historian.
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Mary Taylor
Benton
American Legion Auxiliary District
Veterans Haven
Crab Orchard Lake
Carterville
Ethel Asbury
Chester
Flora June Martin
Lesser
Leta Slade
Mounds
Lella Harris
Pinckneyville
Zion Cornwell
Helen Vansaghi
Herrin
Marion McGinnis
Carbondale
Allene Carneghi
Marion
Return To Scott Field Ai And Mrs Turner Visit Home
Ai and Mrs Charles Turner have returned to Scott Air Force Base near Belleville after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs O H Turnner in Johnston. They also visited her parents Mr and Mrs Owen Cox in Marion.
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Charles Turner
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
O. H. Turnner
Johnston R
Owen Cox
Marion
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IFWC
Wayne Wright
Marcia Fulford
Pel
Nancyann Graham
NBC
Casualty
Nancyann
Richard H. Graham
Laurie
Richard
Chase Hotel
HFC
America
Household Finance Corporation
Public Square
Cline Bidg
East
Home Economists
Anea
Family Thrift Shops
Locust Street
Illinois
Christian Children’s Fund, Inc
Skyline Drive
Roy Phillip
Tonawanda
N. Y
Doctor's Hospital
Phillips
Cherry
Surance Agency
Weet Main
Insurance Agency
West Main
Miss Lawyer
Legion Auxiliary
Scott Field
Zonka’s
N. Springer Carbondale
Bea
South Illinois — Prince Hotel
Heckel
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