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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1959

Page

7

Engaged Judie Ann Merz to George F. Carter

Mr and Mrs Robert W Merz announce the engagement of their daughter Judie Ann Merz to George F Carter son of Mr and Mrs George F Carter The couple reside in Carbondale and Three Rivers Michigan Judie is a Southern Illinois University student and Sigma Sigma Sigma member George is Alma College and Tau Kappa Epsilon alumnus doing graduate work at SIU The wedding is set for August 15 at the First Presbyterian Church Carbondale

Robert W. Merz S. Hays Carbondale Judie Ann George F. Carter Three Rivers Mich Athens High School Athens, C Southern Ilinois University Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Carter Alma, College Alma Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Southern Illinois University First Presbyterian Church

Bloodmobile total pints collected at local sites

Fifty five pints were donated during Red Cross Bloodmobile visits to the Marion Veterans Hospital and Creal Springs on Friday. Twenty seven pints were given at the VFW Hall in Creal Springs with forty seven registered to donate. Six were rejected. Twenty eight pints were donated at the Veterans Hospital. The bloodmobile collected ninety five pints in a visit at the Marion Lions Club Thursday.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Marion Veterans Hospital Creal Springs VFW Veterans Hospital Marion Iks Club

How to Help a Struggling Reader and Child

Guidance from Dr. Goodman urges parents to diagnose reading problems as root causes of school failure. He outlines three factors limited intelligence poor early instruction and emotional distress. The piece advises consulting the school guidance department arranging proper reading clinics and fostering affection praise and independence to boost confidence and success.

David Goodman Johnny Moody

Woody Hall Women Award SIU Scholarship to Student

Students in Woody Hall at Southern Illinois University select sophomore Martha Bankson from Pulaski for a $150 scholarship funded by annual awards from admission fees to social events.

Woody Hall Southern Illinois University Martha Bankson Pulaski

Groups to Change at Adventist Camp

The Carbondale Central depot will be busy as Seventh Day Adventist Camp groups shift at Little Grassy Lake. Two special coaches carry 86 campers aged 9 to 12 leaving for Chicago at 12 01 p m after two weeks at the camp. Two coaches with 12 to 16 year olds arrive at 12 28 p m. At least 95 campers from Chicago and northern Illinois will spend two weeks at the camp.

Carbondale Illinois Central Depot Seventh Day Adventist Little Grassy Lake Chicago Northern Illinois

Youth Survey Facts Stated In Tuesday Meet

Reports on services and needs for children and youth in Jackson County will be made public at a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Murphysboro City Hall. The studies were by committees for the 1960 White House Conference on Children and Youth chaired by William Wanstreet Angelo Lombardo Frank Bridges Forest Sudden Ted Lawless and Mildred Benz. Questions include divorce rates housing needs suitability for removal and runaway children handling.

Jackson County Murphysboro William Wanstreet Angelo Lombardo Frank Bridges Forest Sudden Ted Lawless Mildred Benz

Love and partnership advice for long lasting marriage

Ruth Miller advises couples to stay companionable through shared activities and mutual support. She urges husbands and wives to join as a team on trips, social circles, and hobbies, emphasizing communication, listening, and learning together to keep marriage enjoyable.

Menard Officials Attend Midwest Prison Conference

Two Menard Penitentiary officials returned to duty after attending a midwestern conference of assistant wardens in Iowa. Jeffie Biggs and James Durst represented Menard, joining delegates from Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois.

Menard Penitentiary Iowa Mich Jeffie Biggs James Durst Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Illinois

Children Collect Seeds For Seasonal Art Projects

Children collect seeds from in season fruits at summer start. When weather slows play they paste seeds to an old dish or cup to form pretty designs. Guest note shows hostess disapproves of smoking and the guest agrees to refrain during the visit.

Old Religion Rises In Japan

In Tokyo June 28 AP reports J Newland Pratt of the Japan Bible Christian Council warns that state Shinto revival efforts threaten civil and religious liberties. He cites Liberal Democratic moves to restore official recognition to Ise Grand Shrine, once central to state Shinto and emperor worship.

Tokyo Japan J. Newland Pratt Japan Bible Christian Council Yomisuri Pfaff Liberal-Democratic Party Ise Ise Shrine

Camp Receives Applications for Herrin YMCA Day Camp

Herrin YMCA day camp accepts applications through July 6 for boys in the first through fourth races. Camp runs July 13 to July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city lake, with a $10 fee covering insurance transportation milk drinks and materials. Mike Sortal, Herrin Junior High athletic director, will direct with five assistants.

Herrin Ymca L. V. Steckenrider City Lake Steckenrider Herrin Junior High School Mike Sortal Herrin Pool Sortal S. 14Th St Herrin

USO Group Names Carbondale City Judge

Carbondale has appointed City Judge Everett Prosser as the United Service Organizations representative. The appointment was announced this week by Samuel W. Witner, USO state chairman from Chicago.

USO Group Carbondale Everett Prosser United Service Organizations Samuel W. Witner Chicago USO

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