Bride Miss Donna Jean McCain weds Carol Spence in Carterville
Miss Donna Jean McCain daughter of Mr and Mrs Kens et McCain of Carterville became the bride of Carol Spence of Rt 2 Carterville at the Carterville First Baptist Church on June 1. The Rev Mitchell Bennett officiated. The ceremony featured white gladioli and pompons, and a white Bible topped with orchid received by the bride. Maid of honor Sue Edwards wore yellow street-length dress and flowers matched. Billy Joe Spence was best man. USH ers were Donnie Weller and Andike Riggs. A reception followed and the couple will reside at 010 Elles Ave Carterville after a trip to St Louis.
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Donna Jean McCain
Kenset McCain
Carterville
Carol Spence
Rt. 2
Carterville First Baptist Church
Mitchell Bennett
Young Woman's Association
Sue Edwards
Yorr
Billy Joe Spence
Donnie Weller
Andike ‘Riggs
Carolyn Rushing
Joyce
Wiggs
McCain
Spence
Karen Felts
Rosie Waldron
Ruby Yates
Louis
Elles Ave
Narbeth Soonce
Carterville Community High
Homemakers of
Elbert Walker
Clarence Gilliam
Club Takes Trip To Hawaii Theme Meeting
Mrs Tom Wilson was installed as president of the Bu Quain study club in a Hawaii themed program presented by outgoing president Mrs Edward Graal. The gathering set the mood with leis and tropical decor as members welcomed the new leader.
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Bu Quain Study Club
Tom Wilson
Edward Graal
Mr Spence COWS graduate employed by Olin Matheson
Mr Spence, an ID55 COWS graduate, is employed by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. at a position that reflects his technical training and professional placement after graduation.
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Mr. Spence
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
WSCS Installs In Jonesboro
The Jonesboro Methodist Church held a June 14 installation ceremony for new WSCS officers with Rev. Marl Black officiating. District president Gatetown’s Mrs. George C. Camp spoke, witnessed by Carbondale’s Mrs. Carl B. Kinsey. Officers installed include Esther Sadler president Ruth Barnhard vice president Mary Louw Davis secretary Bessie Mathis treasurer Violet Boyd children’s work Mae Wilson church social concerns Lois Whitacre literature Helen Smith missionary education Faith Treedy promotion Benita Black spiritual life Lou Turner student work Vera Hub supply.
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Jonesboro Methodist Church
WSC
Marl Black
George C. Camp
Gat
Pondale
Carl B. Kinsey
Carbondale
Kitten Bizzell
Esther Sadler
Ruth Barnhard
Mary Louw Davis
Bessie Mathis
Violet Boyd
Mae Wilson
Lois Whitacre
Helen Smith
Faith Tweedy
Benita Black
Lou Turner
Vera Hub
Banana doughnut craze spawns kitchen chaos and a blunt warning
A humorous family tale recalls attempting to bake five dozen banana doughnuts using a home gadget. The venture ends in waste, confusion, and a cautionary moral about overestimating a recipe's yield while preserving the era voice and local flavor.
Bride and Parents Renew Vows on Same Day in Double Ceremony
On their twenty-fifth anniversary, Mr and Mrs Ignatius Castellana of Willisville renewed their marriage vows at St Joseph Catholic Church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Father Joseph Orford. The Castellanos then hosted a dinner and reception for family as Mary Low was presented in marriage to Castellano Ruehmkroff. Guests, anticipating only the vow renewal, remained for the evening anniversary celebration with a three tier silver cake and a band. Milwaukee cousin Sam Costa performed as guardian. The couple were honored along with Mrs Castellano and Mary Ann Laltuea of Marion.
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Ignatus Castellana
Willisville
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joseph Orford
Dick Ward
Sam Costa
Milwaukee
Wis
Castellanas
Castellano
Mary Ann Laltuea
Maron
Willisville couple vows at St Joseph Church Nuptials
Miss Mary Lou Castellano and Roger Lee Ruéhmkorff, both of Willisville, exchanged vows at a Nuptial Mass in St Joseph Catholic Church at 10 a.m. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Castellano, wore a lace gown with rhinestone trim and crystal crown. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Ruéhmkorff. Bridesmaids included Annette Castellano and Nina La Bella of St Louis served as maid of honor. A reception followed at the legion hall after a noon school dinner and a 2 to 5 p.m. reception. The couple will live in Willisville after a Florida honeymoon.
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Mary Lou,Castellano
Roger Lee Ruéhmickorff
Willisville
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ignatius Castellano
William Rehmkorff
Alfred Angelo
Annette Castellana
Joyce Walfe
Sue Cheatam
Francine
Nina la Bella
St. Louis
Kathy Bordewisch
Clifford Henry Bordewisch
Vite la Bella
Philip Castellano
Walter Wolfe
Ronald Eggemeyer
Eugene Castellano
Trico High School
The
Legion Hall
Prime Hosiery
Chester
Meeting Postponed by White Rose Club of Carbondale
The White Rose Club of Carbondale will not meet this month. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September.
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White Rose Club of
Carbondale
Balloting Order of the Eastern Star Meets Today
Balloting for the Order of the Eastern Star at Carboridale will take place this afternoon in a scheduled meeting. Members are urged to attend and participate in the balloting process.
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Eastern Star
Carboridale
Florida trip highlights of Homer Stephen family visit
Mr and Mrs Homer Stephen of Johnston City spend a week in Fort Walton Head Florida visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gerald Stout and family.
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Florida
Homer Stephen
Johnston City
Fort Walton Head
Fla
Gerald ‘Stout
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Alimony and Family Rooms
A reader faces ending alimony if she remarries, while neighbors press for clarity. Ann Landers advises maintaining support, with cautions about consequences. Other letters discuss meeting parents, introducing dates, and balancing care for an aging mother with personal relationships.
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