Married in Anna Nell Norris weds Alan Fox at First Presbyterian
Miss Carolyn Norris daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil F. Norris and Alan Hugo Fox were married on Saturday May 31 at the First Presbyterian Church in Anna. The ceremony featured a candlelit setting, blue delphinium and white florals, and music by Mrs. A T Ayers. Attendants included sisters and cousins of the bride with Frederick Moest as best man. The couple resides in Evanston after a reception at the Norris home and a honeymoon in Indiana.
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First Presbyterian Church
Anna
Carolyn Norris
Alan Hugo Fox
Cecil F. Norris
Jonesboro
Hugo F. Fox
South Whitley
Ind
Kermit Prince
A. T. Ayers
Sampson
Deililah
Saint Saens
McAmis
Shubert
Wagner
Charles Main
Karnak
Helen Spann
Love Thee
Grieg
Malotte
John S. Rendleman
Cecelia Norris
Thomas F. Hines
John Krueger
Highland Park
Ruth Green
Grayslake
Nancy Hines
Frederick Moest
Evanston
James Richter
Fort Worth
Texas
Carbondale
Thomas F
Susan Fox
Jerome Lutz
George E. Parks
Paul Reese
James Lutz
Don B. Stewart
O. E. Johnson
Ford L. Rendleman
Joe L. Brown
R. Wallace Karraker
Roy Keller
Norman Wahl
Norbert Flamm
Ralph H. Sitter
Gaylon C. Kent
Auxiliary Plans For Labor Day Celebration
The Miner's Hospital Auxiliary Christopher met in the hospital cafeteria with Mrs. Maude Vogel presiding. They reported on June 16 decisions to host a fish pond puppets snacks and crafts for the Tri County Labor Day event and appointed committees led by Angel Fiorenza Tillie Gaver Janet Taylor Lucy Simpkins and Dorothy Sekardi. The pledge added eight new members raising total paid members to 255 with a goal of 300. The charter closes this month and the next meeting is July 3 with 39 members present. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner’s Hospital
Christopher
Maude Vogel
Katie Webb
Tri-County
Angel Fiorenza
Tillie Gaver
Janet Taylor
Lucy Simpkins
Dorothy Sekardi
Dora Colp
Charlene Thompson
Campbell Hill Legion Auxiliary Names Junior Members
Mrs Mary Taylor Benton 25th District director spoke at the Campbell Hill American Legion Auxiliary meeting to discuss membership and the Junior plan Eleven juniors were signed up Pat Rathert Judy Rathert Karla Kay Bonnie Lou Dian Sue Judy Ellen Mary Ann Thies Sheila Rae Rathert Beverly Sue Misselhorn Lynn Irene Thies Meredith Ann Thies The reading of American history and three year group formation were noted Tray favors were made for disabled veterans Refreshments were served to 27 members and five guests including Mrs Cecile Terry and her son Robert
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Mary Taylor
Benton
Campbell Hill American Legion Auxiliary
Cecile Terry
Benton Auxiliary Unit
Robert
Reception for Carterville Pastor Returns to Carterville
A Friday evening reception honored Rev. Marvin Friesner and family as he begins his third year back at Carterville First Methodist Church. The event featured refreshments by the Woman's Society of Christian Service and a monetary gift from the church.
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Carterville
Marvin Friesner
Friesner
Methodist Conference
Local Residents Named in Wedding and Social Notices
A long list of names and households from Illinois and Iowa appears, including Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rietz Highland Park and Miss Ruth Green Grayslake, with entries for Evanston Winnetka Belleville Vienna Cape Girardeau Karnak Shenandoah and East St. Louis, detailing attendees and family connections across multiple towns.
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W. H. Rietz
A. J. Wilson
Highland Park
Richard Green Sr
Richard Green Jr
Ruth Green
Grayslake
Marianne Moest
Maria Lechner
Leopold F. Moest
Evanston
Virginia Kenny
Winnetka
Probert O. Walker
Belleville
Zelma Dillon
Hal Spann
Vienna
Thomas Tygett
Glenn J. Tygett
Aliene Mowery
East St. Louis
Susan Mitchell Weds Ensign James McCann in West Frankfort
Ensign Susan Mitchell and Ensign James B. McCann exchanged vows at St. John’s Catholic Church in West Frankfort at 1 a.m. on June 12 in front of about 200 guests. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Max Mitchell, wore an ivory embroidered organdy gown with Sabrina neckline. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. McCann. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Michael Klimas, with the church choir performing and a reception following in St. John’s School. The couple plan a honeymoon en route to San Francisco where McCann will be stationed aboard the USS Scanner.
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Ind
Rachel McMillen
Richter
Chicago
James Richter
Lenna Richter
Fort Worth
Texas
J. E. Clutts
Cairo
Glenn Huffington
Normal
William Snyder
John R. Kruger
Susan Jayne Mitchell
James B. McCann
U. S. Navy
St. John’s Catholic Church
West Frankfort
Atty
J. Max Mitchell
W. Lindell St
Joseph H. McCann
E. Main St
Michael Klim
Ava Maria
Marilyn East
Jacqueline Brown
Los Angeles
Calif
Judith Hunsaker
Anna
Betsy Mitchell
Sally
Melody Mitchell
T. J. McCann
Evansville
Gerald L. Hart
Arthur Hiban
Mitchellville
Gerald Murphy
Longmeadow
Mass
Ray G. Shue
Greensburg
St. John’s School
Donald Rice
Judith Medlin
Jo Ann Medlin
Trevor Willhite
J. Don Willhite
Ralph Yucas
Leonard Bonner
Bernard Kelly
McCann
University of Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Iowa State College
SIU
San Francisco
USS
Scanner
Headache Band Popular Version Described in Vintage Style
The piece notes a black ribbon bow headband that fastens at the back on a ribbon band. It pairs well with a black linen sheath, reflecting a retro fashion trend in headwear.
Marriage Is Announced for Marilyn Sue Penninger Carnahan
Mr. and Mrs. Esco Penninger of Herrin announce the marriage of their daughter Marilyn Sue to James Carnahan of Hurst. The bride, a Herrin Township High School graduate, and the groom, son of Mrs. Mary Carnahan of Hurst, is a 1956 Bush High School alum and a Southern Illinois University student. The couple reside in Hurst.
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Esco Penninger
N. 17Th St
Herrin
Marilyn Sue
James Carnahan
Hurst
Herrin Township High School
Mary Carnahan
Hurst Bush High School
Southern Illinois University
Anniversary Observed by Hawkins Family in Alto Pass
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hawkins of Alto Pass celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a family reunion at their home. Gov and Mrs. Stratton and Sec of State and Mrs. Carpentier sent greetings. Attending were three children including Walter Hawkins and Cora Van Cleve, with Lara Aigner unable to attend due to illness. Five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren were present along with out of town guests from Toledo Abilene Chicago and Missouri towns.
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Reuben Hawkins
Alto Pass
William G. Stratton
Charles Carpentier
Cora van Cleve
Toledo
Ohio
Walter Hawkins
Lara Aigner
Montgomery
James Dussel
Melvin Burwell
Dorothy Wright
Chicago
Abilene
Texas
Zeigler
Carbondale
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Jackson
Beers Volle Wed In Chester First Methodist Church
Miss Phyllis Ann Beers and Kenneth Larry Volle, both of Chester, wed June 7 in Chester at First Methodist Church. Rev. R. Paul Sims officiated for 65 guests as white tapers and floral arrangements decorated the altar. The couple, Chester High School graduates, planned a California honeymoon after a six month Navy assignment for the groom.
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Phyllis Ann Beers
Kenneth Larry Volle
Chester
First Methodist Church
Gordon
State St
Mike Volle
R. Paul Sims
Barbara Jane Mueller
Theda Bush
Chicago
Wayne Bush
Grantsburg
Gary Towers
Belleville
Shrine party honors Vivian M Parish at Murphysboro
Guests attending the Shrine party honoring Vivian M Parish of Murphysboro include Mrs. Lorraine Trojah n supreme worthy guard St Louis Mr and Mrs Harry Merriman Louisville Ky Mr and Mrs Walter Waggonner University City Mo Mr and Mrs Elmer Hibb and Mrs Hilda Kratz St Louis Mo and Mr and Mrs Har Evansville Ind.
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Vivian M. Parish
Murphysboro
She Shrine
Carbondale
Lorraine Trojahn
Supreme Worthy Guard
St. Louis
Harry Merriman
Louisville
Walter Waggonner
University Car
Elmer Hibb
Hilda Kratz
St. Loui
Har
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Miss Norris
Bride of
Alan Fox
Stephanotis
Mrs. Norris
Norris
Anna Jonesboro Community High School
University of Colorado At Boulder
Northwestern University
Chi Omega
Highwood
Fox
South Whitley High School
Purdue University
Lafayette
Alpha Sigma Phi Social Fraternity
Army Ordnance Corps
Germany
Munich
Procon Corporation of
Des Plaines
Mrs
Campbell Hill Legion
BURGS
Susan Mitchell
Ensign
Davis
RCA
Magnavox
Williams Store
Illinois
Monument CO
East Main
Peluit
Edward E. May
Phyllis Beers
Health Center Department
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Dee Ed
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