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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1959

Page

6

Fraley Heads Donald Forsythe Auxiliary Unit

Mrs. Helen Fraley of Carbondale was elected president of Donald Forsythe Unit 514, American Legion Auxiliary. Officers include Sill, Jordison, Johnson, Watkins, Bigelow, Williams. Watkins named secretary. Elizabeth McGowan reported on Illini Girls State. unit debated funds and planned a July picnic.

Fraley Helen Fraley West Oak St Carbondale Donald Forsythe American Legion Auxiliary Clyde Sill Barbara Jordison James Johnson Lucille Watkins Araminta Bigelow John W. Williams Elizabeth McGowan Illini Girls State Girls State Springfield Lincoln Shrines Billie Highland Department Auxiliary Chicago Rosemary Thomas Thomas Route 51

Boettner Golden Anniversary Noted In Murphysboro

Mr and Mrs G H Boettner of 303 North 9th Street Murphysboro celebrate 50 years of marriage with a June 9 anniversary. He and the former Anna Easterday wed June 9 1909 in Vandalia. The 83 year old retired master blacksmith known as Bit the Horse Shoer ran a shop at 16 N 14th St. Civic minded, he served on the Murphysboro School Board and aided Boy Scout committees. She is active in DAR Garden Club Eastern Star and Lutheran church affairs. The couple has four children and eight grandchildren. The notice also includes a home remedy tip about abdominal toning.

G. H. Boettner North 9Th St Murphysboro Boettner Anna Eleanor Easterday Vandalia Bit N. 14Th St Cardinal Nancy Hanks Daughters of American Revolution Garden Club Electa and Ruth Order of Eastern Star

Legion Plans Spelling Bee

The Franklin County American Legion Council will sponsor a spelling bee for county grade school pupils. Post commanders form a committee to set regulations, prizes, and potential cooperation with other districts. New Council officers are led by Commander Joe Rountree with Tony Pecherino installing as District Commander.

Franklin County American Legion Council Tony Pecherino Christopher Joe Rountree Thompsonville

Betty Cima Weds Warren Carlson At West Frankfort Church

The West Frankfort Baptist Church hosted the wedding of Miss Betty Cima and Warren Carlson on June 20. Rev. T. H. King officiated a single ring ceremony with about 100 relatives and friends. The bride wore a white embroidered organza gown and carried a white bouquet. matron of honor and attendants wore blue organza. Carlson, a University of Iowa graduate and Illinois Bell plant manager, and Betty, a Southern Illinois University graduate and teacher, will reside at 612 S Lewis St after July 6.

West Frankfort Baptist Church Betty Cima Warren Carlson T. H. King Don Cima E. Oak St West Frankfort Nathaniel Carlson S. Brockway Palatine Richard Cima Herrin Sabrina Bill Simmons Columbia Ohio Warren Leader Clinton Iowa Carol F. Schneider Rock Island John A. Cochran Rockford Duane Smith Decatur Gregory Cima Benton Frankfort Southern Illinois University Lincoln Carlson University of Iowa Illinois Bell Telephone Company Chicago Carlsons S. Lewis St Prospect

Keeping up with kids taste for raw vegetables

A practical note suggests offering an assortment of raw vegetables with family meals. Children enjoy arranging the plate and will likely find one or more relishes that suit their taste.

Freshen Straw Hand Bags and Hats for New Season

Instructions advise cleaning straw bags and hats with suds to remove grime. Dry thoroughly then apply shellac. Apply multiple coats to stiffen the straw as needed for a fresh season look.

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Ruth Millett Mr. and Mrs. Boettner First Lutheran Church Fred E. Boettner Phila Delphia George H. Boettner Jr Downers Grove Floyd E. Rogers Hobart Ind Leonore B. Roby North Chi Cago Legion Steve Zehak Zeigler Dorman Depper West — Frankfort William Schettler Sesser Charles Kaspar John Akin Mrs. Warren Carlson Davis DU Barry South Wlinois Mercury KQ Mercury Carbondale Auto Sales North Illinois Ave Peewee North Park Ave Jewelry St. Illinois Carbondale Fox Croft Gianis East Jackson Red Cross Winthrop de Angelo Sandler Rand Bandcraft NPEN Ilinois Carbondale Shoes
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