Marion woman elected 25th District American Legion Auxiliary director
Mrs Adeline Baumler of Marion was elected 25th District Director at a Monday convention in Herrin. Mrs Zine Cornwell of Zeigler is outgoing director and delegate. New officers include Judy Henson alternate director Helen Vansaghi secretary Lela Harris treasurer Gertrude Boyd historian Alma Brown chaplain Pauline Colonne sergeant at arms. Poppy poster winners listed for classes I II and II with Benton Cairo Herrin winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Baumler
Marion
American Legion Auxiliary
Ly-Mar
Herrin
Zine Cornwell
Zeigler
Judy Henson
Carbondale
Helen Vansaghi
Lela Harris
Pinckneyville
Gertrude Boyd
Cairo
Alma ‘Brown
Sparta
Pauline Colonne
VFW Marks Anniversary in Carbondale
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2605 and the Ladies Auxiliary held a 25th anniversary dinner at the VFW hall on East Main Street Carbondale. Charter members were honored with pins, a 25 year tribute, and a ceremonial cake cut by Mrs. Holliday and Post Commander Vernon Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Eaton
Gladys Holliday
Leona Crawshaw
Eaton
Post
Past Noble Grand Club meeting in Herrin
In Herrin at 7 30 p m the Past Noble Grand Club will meet at the home of Mrs Mildred Robertson 100 S 12th St for an evening gathering with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Noble Grand Club
Mildred Robertson
S. 12Th St
Williamson County Historical Society Meeting Reminder
The Williamson County Histori cal Society will meet at 2 30 p m at the Marion Carnegie Library. Originally set for July 3 the meeting invites members to bring Civil War era material. A social hour follows and guests are welcome.
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Williamson County Historical Society
Korea
Marion Carnegie Library
Auxiliary Votes Donation at VFW Meeting
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Carbondale voted a donation for Marion VA hospital air conditioner. They reported on a concession stand at the recent carnival and planned a bake sale at Hewitts Drug Store, with transportation help from Tessa Leopold GL 5002. Meetings will be monthly in July and August, with a dance each Saturday night and the next gathering July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Carbondale
VFW
Gladys Holliday
Marion VA Hospital
Florence Pennington
Hewitts’ Drug Store
Tessa Leopold
Visit by Florida Family Returns Home
Mr and Mrs Eddie Lyday and daughter Susan of Pompano Beach Florida returned to their home Tuesday after a two week visit with Lyday’s parents Dr and Mrs E F Lyday of Herrin and Mrs Lyday’s parents Mr and Mrs Joe Dockus of Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Lyday
Susan
Pompano Beach
Fla
Lyday
E. F. Lyday
Herrin
Joe Dockus
Zeigler
Carbondale Junior Women Host Get Acquainted Night
The Carbondale Junior Women's Club held a Monday night social at 910 West Peck Street to welcome prospective members Inga Licos Jan Erwin Ruth Temple and Annette Bevel. Mrs. John Wiggins presided as the event leader and business session followed with committee appointments and progress on a local bicycle project. A summer schedule of district convention planning and a resignation from Mrs. Gilda Newton were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Junior Women’s Club
Richard Hunter
W. Pecan St
Inga Licos
Jan Erwin
Ruth Temple
Annette Bevel
John Wiggins
Margaret Boswell
Shirley Lister
Wiggins
John Gardner
Easton Couple To Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Dave Easton of Rt 3 Ava celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home starting at 2 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Easton
Rt. 3
Ava
Pleasant Hill Church Holds Annual Homecoming Event
The Pleasant Hill Christian Church invites the public to its annual homecoming on Sunday. The day begins with a basket dinner at noon and continues with a guest speaker program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Wedding Vows Read For Evelyn Riepe and George Mendenall
Evelyn Riepe and George Mendenall wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Berea Church of Christ Paducah Ky The double ring service featured music by Richard Mathis Luna Farley and family members The bride wore white satin lace with a scalloped neckline and bow The wedding party included Vera Mosley Judy Richardson and Dena Kay Farmer The groom was aided by best man Jerry Schmidt and groomsman Richard Miller A reception followed and the couple reside in Carbondale after a Smoky Mountains honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Riepe
Lawrence Riepe
Route 1
Belknap
George A. Mendenall
Vernon L. Mendenall
Mt. Vernon
Frank W. Gould
Clements Street Church of Christ
Paducah
Berea Church of Christ
Gould
Richard Mathis
Luna Farley
Wendell Mathis
Augusta
Jerry Schmidt
Vernon
Richard Miller
Carbondale
Robert Riepe
Gary Eubanks
Lesser
Shirley Mendenall
Mendenall
Vienna High School
Southern Illinois University
Kappa Omicron Phi
Winkler
Woman Wins GI Bill Degree At American University
Nancy Anne Colby, wife of U S Attorney Robert T S Colby, earned a master of arts degree at American University after serving in Korea and earlier earning a Penn State College diploma. She is among the few women to gain a degree under the GI Bill of Rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Anne Colby
American University
Washington
Robert T. S. Colby
U. S
Penn State College
Korea
American
Illinois Name Drawn From Indian Term Meaning Superior Men
The name Illinois is derived from an Algonquian term interpreted as tribe of superior men, reflecting the language and culture of Indigenous peoples in the region. Historians note the phrase was adopted by early settlers to describe the local inhabitants and landscape.
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Illinois
Birds and wives as a column topic on roles
A Frances Killpatrick column muses on a couple of cardinals and a humorous parallel to human marriage describing feeding roles and working wives. The piece reflects on partnership, money, loyalty, and the idea of home life versus paid work with personal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Norman Vincent Peale
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Gerry Maleski
Pamela Jean Bollerd
Jimmy Smith
Richard Yunkus
Benton
Clark Hunter
Aneta Spence
Leslie Anglin
Pats Evans
Bonnie Baker
Vicki Ladd
Historical Society
Harvey
Gilda Newton
Rhodes
Burford
Emerson
Vera Mosley
Cypress
Judy Richardson
Mattoon
Dena Kay Farmer
W. F. Ma
Eva Russell
Ambulance
Rosa Stanley
Buncombe
H. Williams
McLeansboro
Bonnie Farmer
George A. Mendenhall
the Fair Furniture Company
Norfolk, Va
Gene Spires Shop
Public Square
Dacrons
Arnels
Frances Killpatrick
Marion DU Quoin
Murphysboro
Frankfort
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