Whites celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Thompsonville
Cecil and Vesta White of Thompsonville marked their 50th anniversary on May 22. They plan a year long visit to each of their six children across the United States and have nine grandchildren. All six children attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. the couple belongs to Thompsonville Baptist Church for over 25 years. Cards may be sent to 101 Thompson St, Thompsonville, IL 62890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Vesta White
Thompsonville
United States
Mary Tufty
Washington, D.C
Loretta Ruff
Wilmington
N.C
Cecil White
James Samuel White
Forth Worth
Texas
Carolyn
40th Wedding Anniversary of Clay and Mildred Vallet
A surprise party honored Clay and Mildred Vallet of Herrin celebrating their 40th anniversary on June 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Married June 8 1940 in St. Joseph Missouri, Clay a retired tool and die maker and Mildred retired from Zwicks Ladies Store. Relatives and friends from Indiana Missouri and central Illinois joined Patti Vallet of Massena New York who hosted the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Vallet
Herrin
Knights of Columbus
Clay
Mildred Vallet
St. Joseph
Vallet
Indiana
Missouri
Illinois
Patti Vallet
Massena
N.Y
Returned travelers and the Athens trip joke
Erma Bombeck humorously recalls travel tales that spark polite interest and skeptical questions from friends. She lists destinations from Athens to the Acropolis and Cape Sounion, then notes guests mockingly demand specific experiences and foods. The piece ends with a punchline about missed slides and a projector. Field Enterprises, Inc.
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Athens
Acropolis
Hadrian’s Arch
Mt. Lycabettus
Constitution Square
Royal Gardens
The
Stadium
Athens Cathedral
National Archaeological Museum
Gennadeion
Daphni
Eleusis
Piraeus
Poseidon
Cape Sounion
Doris
Athos
Stan
Rome
Fred
Ellie
Hawaii
Frank
Mary Ann
Donno
New Orleans
Marge
Joe
Florida
Sheila
Mark
Field Enterprises, Inc
Curling Irons Demand Dexterity and Design for Ease
Consumer Reports tests 27 curling irons and finds weight around 5 ounces and 12 inches long, with bulky models hard to handle. Clamp security and vented mist designs matter, as mist activators sometimes misbehave or resemble clamps. Travel features, dual voltage, ruggedness, and removable parts influence practicality. mist and dry mist types are more versatile.
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Consumers Union
Consumer Reports
United States
Portz Attends Kiwanis Area Convention in Anaheim
Herbert L Portz of Route 1 and Ma Kanda a lieutenant governor of Division 36 Illinois Eastern Iowa Kiwanis District attended the 65th Kiwanis convention in Anaheim California as a delegate and steering committee member. Delegates elected international officers and trustees to serve 1980 81. Kiwanis has more than 300000 members in 69 counties.
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Herbert L. Portz
Route
Ma Kanda
Illinois
Iowa
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis
Anaheim
Calif
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Vesta and
Zwick’s Ladies Store
Erma Bombeck
Styros Herculenburger
Greece
Wit’s End
Buicks Shoes
Herrin & Carbondale
Zwick’s
Carbondale
Danskin
Portz
Kiwanis Area
Cas A
Herrin, Ill
Kentucky Ave
Paducah
Fashion Plus
Woolsey’s Toys & Sports
Sdaisy
Troor Swall Gams
Lize
Woolsey’s
Yolley Bal
Crown
Ideal
Nesco
NERF
NSC
Hulk
Spalding
Tw CA
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