Carbondale Resident Flies to Los Angeles for Surgery
Mrs. W. A. Swindell of Carbondale flew to Los Angeles yesterday to be with her daughter Mrs. John C. Tibbetts. Mrs. Tibbetts, formerly Virginia Lee Gordon, is to undergo surgery Monday at St Johns Hospital in Santa Monica California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Swindell
W. Oak
Carbondale
Los Angeles
Calif
John C. Tibbetts
Tibbets
Virginia Lee Gordon
St. Johns Hospital
Anta Monica
Grater Family Visits Before Move to Michigan
Mr and Mrs Harry Grater Jr of State College Pa have visited his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Grater Sr of 409 W Mill Carbondale. They left yesterday for East Lansing Mich where he has a position in the counseling center at Michigan State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grater Jr
State College
Harry Grater Sr
W. Mill
Carbondale
East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State College
Armstrung family retrieves daughter from Camp Ouatoga
Mr and Mrs John Armstrong of 511 N Carico Carbondale left today for Camp Ouatoga at Grafton to bring their daughter Jean back. Jean has been at camp since May 28 serving as assistant unit leader and senior life saver for King Coal Council and more recently senior life saver for the Tri City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Carico
Carbondale
Ouatoga
Grafton
Jean
King Coal Council
Tri City
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at VFW Post 2605 Carbondale
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2605 Carbondale will meet June 28 at 7 30 p m in the VFW hall on East Main Street Fern Davis district hospital chairman from Anna will speak on needs of veterans at Anna State Hospital Five newly elected members will be initiated after the meeting Refreshments will be served All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 2605
Carbondale
VFW
E. Main St
P. m. Fern Davis
Anna
Anna State Hospital
Sheba Shrine to Meet at Masonic Temple Carbondale
The Sheba Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a meeting at 7 45 tonight in the Masonic Temple Carbondale. A ceremonial will open the program followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheba
Order of the White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Carbondale
Egyptian Garden Club Tours SIU Greenhouses
The Egyptian Garden Club met at Mrs. Lillian Manners home in Carbon dale for a business meeting and revised by laws. Members and three guests toured SIU greenhouses, impressed by orchid displays and Bougainvillea colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Manners
Oakland
Carbondale
Manners
Ira McLaughlin
Southern Illinois University
Joe Breeden
Repair Concrete Walk Quick Do It Yourself Steps
The article explains resurfacing a chipped concrete walk by cutting out worn spots, saturating the slab, then applying a wet slurry. It advises a mix of cement sand and coarse aggregate with careful water, troweling into the wet coat, compacting, and letting it set before smoothing.
Deviled Ham Toast With Scrambled Egg Topping
A Sunday brunch idea featuring toast spread with deviled ham topped by scrambled eggs. The combination offers savory ham contrasted with fluffy eggs for a hearty bite.
Missionaries Visit in Campbell Hill
The Rev and Mrs A H Kaits chuk of Campbell Hill host guests this week sister Mrs J E Peck Arenzville and brother the Rev and Mrs Hammer and children of South America. The Hammers are long time missionaries in South America on a year vacation before returning to Uruguay. Other Campbell Hill visitors include Herman and Mrs Nagel from Chicago with Elmer Nagel and children from Steeleville. Albert C Schutte returned from Champaign where he attended a state agriculture teachers conference. The Welp and Beckmann families hosted guests from St Louis and a birthday dinner honored 80 year old Mrs Mary Alms of Shiloh with 35 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kaitschuk
Campbell Hill
J. E. Peck
Arenzville
Hammer
South America
Hammers
Uruguay
Herman Nagel
Chicago
Albert
Elmer Nagel
Steeleville
Albert C. Schutte
Champaign
Olin Thies
St. Louis
Herbert Thies
John Russell
H. C. Welp
Walter McElroy
Herman Beckmann
Mary Alms
Shiloh
Royalton Visitings Highlight Wisconsin Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Casey Pizanka of Little Suamico Wisconsin visit Royalton with his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barbara. Mrs. Emma V Hudson leaves Royalton for a week with John Snyder of LaFontaine Indiana. David Guill marked his 13th birthday with a Crab Orchard Lake picnic hosted by Rose Royster and Vivian Guill with about twenty attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Pizanka
Little Suamico, Wis
Royalton
Joe Barbara
Emma V. Hudson
John Snyder
LaFontaine
Ind
David Guill
Crab Orchard Lake
Rose Royster
Vivian Guill
Jewell Family Attends Robert Jewell Nancy Daniell Wedding
Mr and Mrs E G Jewell and son Tommie of Murphysboro are in Green Bay Wisconsin for the wedding of their son Robert G Jewell to Miss Nancy Daniell The ceremony is set for Saturday June 26 at 3 30 p m at Union Congregational Church in Green Bay Robert Hardy son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hardy of Murphysboro will act as usher The Jewells plan to visit Detroit and other Michigan points before returning home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Jewell
Tommie
Murphysboro
Green Bay
Wis
Robert G. Jewell
Nancy Daniell
Union Congregational Church
Jewells
Robert Hardy
Detroit
Michigan
Murphysboro BPW Club Plans Convention Trip and Picnic
Four members Edna Carr Marie Palmer Mary Halpin and Alberta Pautler will attend the National Biennial convention in St. Louis starting June 27. The group met at Logan Library where yearly program work kits were given to committees. A July 8 club picnic is set for 6 30 p m on the west side of Lake Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Edna Carr
Marie Palmer
Mary Halpin
Alberta Pautler
Logan Library
Lake Murphysboro
Murphy 4-H Club Plans Next Meeting at Hall Home
The Murphy Lucky Lasses 4-H club received sewing instructions at a Tuesday meeting at the Farm Bureau in Murphysboro. The next gathering is set for Tuesday June 29 at the home of Linda and Brenda Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy Lucky Lasses 4-H Club
Farm Bureau
Murphysboro
Linda
Brenda Hall
Nancy Hanks DAR Hosts Flag Program In Murphysboro
The Nancy Hanks Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a meeting at Mrs. Frank Etherton’s home in Murphysboro. The program included a flag poem by each member, a flag toast by Mrs. Julia Lawder, Mrs. Eliza beth Smyser and Mrs. Frank Etherton, a history of the flag by Mrs. I K Levy, and a short play Old Glory by Mrs. Jane Ozburn, Mrs. Fred DeJarnett and Mrs. G H Boettner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hanks
Daughters of American Revolution
Frank Etherton
Murphysboro
Pauline Bencini
Julia Lawder
Elizabeth Smyser
I. K. Levy
Jane Ozburn
Fred DeJarnett
G. H. Boettner
Ruth Millett on the perils of not saying no
A Ruth Millett essay profiles Mrs. Brown a person who cannot say no. Her fear of declining demands leads to a cluttered life with constant social obligations and family pressure. The piece urges learning to say no to regain time and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brown
Texas Guests Visit Murphysboro Family
Mr and Mrs William V Sanders of Dallas Texas are guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Norman of Murphysboro The Sanders formerly Miss Rosalie Norman will spend several weeks in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Sanders
Dallas
Tex
Ralph Norman
Murphysboro
Philathea Class Meeting Held at First Methodist Church
Mrs Grace Hanson and Mrs Myrtle Druin hosted the June Philathea class gathering at First Methodist Church Murphysboro in the church parlors. Seventeen members attended with devotions by Lora Jones Grace Roberts and Flossie Miller on the entertainment committee. Prizes in games were won by Esther Craver Effie Johnson Bobby Klink and Ethel Burke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hanson
Myrtle Druin
First Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Lora Jones
Grace Roberts
Flossie Miller
Esther Craver
Effie Johnson
Bobby Klink
Ethel Burke
Hermans Visit in Murphysboro
Mr and Mrs Clifford Herman of Paducah Kentucky were guests of relatives in Murphysboro this week Mrs Ford Beckmann and her son of Murphysboro will leave Saturday for Yorkville Illinois to be guests of Mrs Beckmanns son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dale Tweedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Beckmann
Murphysboro
Yorkville, Ill
Johnston City Relatives Visit Highlights Local Travel
Mr and Mrs Glenn Jackson and sons return to Tehachapi after a three week Johnston City visit. Henry Jackson also returns with Clara Berry and son Michael from Johnston City. Judy Croessman visits Rock Island relatives. Dale Patterson spends summer in Gary Indiana with relatives. Rose Speranza and daughter Santena end Johnston City stay. Royal Neighbors Lodge holds a social at IOOF Hall with games prizes and 32 refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Jackson
Tehachapi
Calif
Johnston City
Jacksons
Henry Jackson
California
Herrin
Jackson
Clara Berry
Michael
Judy Croessman
Rock Island
James Berry
Jimmy
Dale Patterson
Gary, Ind
Walter, Higgerson
Rose Speranza
Santena Speranza
Elgin
Philip Speranza
Herman Speranza
Royal Neighbors Lodge
IOOF
Former Herrin Residents Wed in Hobart Indiana
Miss Lois Nuzum of Hobart Indiana and Lt. Raymond Veronte were married June 19 at Hobart Methodist Church. Veronte is the son of Mr and Mrs Beno Veronte of Modesto California, former Herrin residents. Mrs Veronte holds a BS in education from Indiana University. St Veronte is a Herrin Area graduate and holds a BS in business from Indiana University. The couple will reside in Holyoke Massachusetts near Westover Air Force Base where Veronte is stationed with the U S Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Nuzum
Hobart
Ind
Raymond Veronte
Hobart Methodist Church
Veronte
Beno Veronte
Modesto
Calif
Herrin
Indiana University
St. Veronte
Rolling Prairie High School
Indiana
Holyoke
Mass
Westover Air Force Base
U. S. Air Force
Zeigler Family Vacations and Church Notes
Zeigler family members Mr and Mrs Paul Kaczar and son Skipper plan a two week vacation in Kansas Texas and Colorado Harmony Class of Zeigler Christian Church met June 18 in the home of Mrs Don Breeze Mrs Tom Zivaly co hostesses Mrs Dallas Barnett president Bible study 7 30 p m Herrin Second Apostolic Lester Caraway pastor Sunday School 945 a m Service 11 a m Children service 7 p m Service 730 p m Thursday young lesson service 730 p m Say service 730 p m Special music at all night services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kaczar
Skipper
Zeigler
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
Harmony
Zeigler Christian Church
Don Breeze
Tom Zivaly
Dallas Barnett
Herrin
Second Apostolic
Lester Caraway
Young Les
Residents gather for church notices and social events in Carbondale area
The notice lists visits by William R. Burton and Dr. B J Crain to Carterville and Marion, plus activities of the Potluck Club and Carterville Past Noble Grand Club. It covers church schedules for Carbondale and nearby towns, with multiple baptist and assembly of God locations, services, times, and leaders.
Zeigler High Class Holds First Reunion
Zeigler Community High School Class of 1949 held its first reunion on June 19. Attendees included Walter Baker, Billie Townsend of Chicago, Lew Water of Carbondale, Donald B. Ryan of Decatur, Trilby Butler of Gary, Bill Sanders of Washington, J. C. Kirk Jr., Melvin Lee Wallace of St. Louis, Jack Smith of Waco, John Gianokos of East Peoria, Cecil Sandefur of Peoria, Joe Vietti of Detroit, Larry Dale, and other locals. Gifts recognized include farthest distance and oldest child. Planning for the 1959 reunion was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler High
Zeigler Community High School
Walter Baker
Billie Rose Townsend
Chicago
Lew Water
Carbondale
Donald B. Ryan
Decatur
Trilby Butler
Gary
Ind
Bill Sanders
Washington, Ill
J. C. Kirk Jr
Melvin Lee Wallace
St. Louis
Jack Smith
Waco, Tex
John Gianokos
East Peoria
Cecil R. Sandefur
Peoria
Joe Vietti
Detroit
Mich
Larry Dale
Donald Stanley
Bob Stuckey
Gene van Breusegan
Janthus Krutsinger
Zeigler
Herrin Hosts Visitors From Virginia and Michigan
Herrin residents entertained guests from Falls Church Virginia for three weeks. Mr and Mrs Earl Young and children Phyllis and Gary stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Nunn at 104 South 8th Street. Mrs Hursey and Mrs Roberts left Herrin for Galveston Texas after visiting Detroit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nunn
S. 8Th St
Herrin
Thei
Earl Young
Phyllis
Gary
Falls Church
Youngs
Young
Virginia King
Church Calendar Apostolic Carbondale
Apostolic Church Carbondale First at 214 E Jackson with Pastor Calvin L Rigdon lists Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning worship 10 30 a m Children s church 10 30 a m Choir service 6 30 p m Evangelistic service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Carbondale
First Assembly of God
N. Almond
Harold Crowell
Christ Ambassadors
Baptist Carbondale
Antioch Missionary Baptist
Louis Blaise
First Baptist, Main and University
Laurel Grigg
Graham Street
Cor, Graham and Snyder
L. G. Hartley
Clinton Biggs
E. H. Moore
Training Union
Alene Casper
Monroe
Marion
Luke W. Mingo
Jesus
Carbondale — University Baptist
S. Oakland
W. Mill
Robert J. Hastings
Crainville
A. M. Bruce
Carterville
First — Tent
Grand Avenue Baptist
Ross A. Pace
Sunda School
Baptist Youth Fellowship
First Baptist
Eugene
Johnston City
Washington Avenue Baptist
Vernon L. Moore
Apostolic Carbondale
First Apostolic
E. Jackson
Calvin L. Rigdon
Children’s Church
Evangelistic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armstrongs
Camp Quatoga
Sheba Shrine
Egyptian Garden Club
Wisconsin
Fred Thompson
John Cobb
Zalma
Cobb
Estelle Humphrey
Jewell Family of
BPW
Murphy
Dar
Ruth Millett
S. Illinois
Lorstmanis
W. Monroe
Philathea
Murphysbro
Yorkville
Burtons
William R. Burton
Mrs
Bill Burton
B. J. Crain
Harlingen
Ilinois
J. W. Hayton
Potluck Club
Ruth Bevard
Laura Mann
Noble Grand Club
Flo McNeil
Ethel Adams
Bessie
Francis Sheffler
John Holland
Holland
West Frankfort
Jerry Shyrock
Persons
Roger Ransom
Kerry
Elkhart, Ind
George Miscovich
Hurricane Memorial Baptist
S. 22Nd St
Robert Grammer
R. Green
C. W. Benton
Ice
Percy
Charlie Simonds
N. 15Th
H. T. Rafael
Vacation Bible School
Baptist Book Store
W. Main St
Virginia
R. W. Hursey
Myrtle Roberts
Galveston
Hursey
Alfred Walker
W. Madison Sr
Forever Young and
Gloria Swanson Brands
Young Modern Shop
North Park Avenue
Ladies’ Store
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