Four State Lions Telethon Gifts Reach Record Total
The Paducah Lions Club Telethon raised 141000 for crippled children across Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee with funds returned to each state for local care. Notables at the luncheon included Dallas L. McClurken Merle Howard and Mildred L. Holland as Illinois leaders announce plans for the 1968 drive.
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Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Paducah Lions Club
Southern Illinois
Dallas L. McClurken
Southern Illinois Lions Clubs
Metropolis Lions Club
Merle Howard
McClurken
Howard
Lions Club
Lenten dessert program set at First Baptist Church Carbondale
A series of Lenten Sunday evening dessert programs begins this Sunday at 5 30 p m in the First Baptist Church of Carbondale. Sponsored by the Board of Deacons the theme is The Christian Family Its Problems and Needs Today. Jack Graham of Southern Illinois University speaks on Is the Family Passe. Music by Leigh Richardson Beth Maxwell and Shirley Russell follows the dessert.
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First Baptist Church of
Carbondale
Board of Deacons
Christian Family
Jack Graham
Southern Illinois University
Leigh Richardson
Beth Maxwell
Shirley Russell
Victor DeFrank
Charles Garrison
Paul Miller
George Dillon Couple wed in Cobden church
Pauline George and James Dillon married February 23 at United Pentecostal Church of Cobden with officiants Rev. Ray Simpkins and Rev. Robert Russell. Bride, daughter of Leslie and (deceased) George, wore a white nylon organza gown. groom is son of Lester Dillon and Mrs. Dillon of Anna. The couple will reside at 706 Douglas Ave. Dixon after a brief honeymoon.
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United Pentecostal Church of
Anna
Earlene Holderfield
Della Petty
Rosemary George
Richard Ralls
Paul Aldridge
Mitchell George
Dillow
Cobden High School
Marshall to speak on Critique of Communism at Unitarian service
Marshall Herbert Marshall will address the Unitarian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Meeting House Carbondale at the corner of University avenue and Elm street. He is a visiting professor and director of the Center for Soviet and East European Studies. Coffee discussion follows. Thirsty houseplants care tip included.
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Herbert Marshall
Unitarian Fellowship
University Avenue
Elm Street
Carbondale
Marshall
Center For
School of Communications
Southern Illinois University
Royal Shakespeare to stage seven plays in spring season
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans seven April to November productions with Peter Hall’s absence due to film work. Guest artists will stage all shows including Julius Caesar King Lear The Merry Wives of Windsor Troilus and Cressida Much Ado About Nothing Doctor Faustus and a revival of As You Like It with new productions and revived concepts.
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Royal Shakespeare Company
Peter Hall
Julius Caesar
King Lear
Troilu
Cressida
Marlowe
Underground chapel rises at London Airport
Work underway on a new underground chapel at London Airport costing 252000 pounds. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, it resembles a Roman catacomb. Roman Catholics Anglicans and Protestants share altars facing a central congregation. trustees from all three denominations will administer. It will be called St Georges after England patron saint.
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Underground Chapel
London
London Airport
Frederick Gibberd
Liverpool
St. George’s
England
Murphysboro Man Joins Tau Beta Pi and Heads to MSU
Wiley E. Thompson of Murphysboro has been initiated into Tau Beta Pi at Michigan State University where he will receive a doctorate in electrical engineering. He will become an associate professor at MSU and is the son of Mrs. James A. Miller and husband of Judy Perschbacher, both of Murphysboro.
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Wiley E. Thompson
Murphysboro
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Tau Beta Pi
Thompson
James A. Miller
Herbert Street
Judy Perschbacher
Joyce Lawson Beauty Salon in Herrin Closes Mondays
Joyce Lawson Beauty Salon operated by Rose Frizzell and Doris Stankard offers wigs and manicure services at 120 West Walnut Herrin. The shop lists a phone number 942 6464 and notes Monday closure.
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Rose Frizzell
Doris Stankard
WIGS
Manicure
West Walnut
Winter hair care tip for shine and manageability
The article notes hair becomes dry in winter due to artificial heat and fur hat wear. It recommends using a single shampoo and conditioner routine with a capful of baby oil added to the regular shampoo to condition the hair and preserve shine and softness.
Women elect new officers at Xi Zeta Pi Chapter
The Xi Zeta Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Carbondale recently elected officers for the new year at Mrs. Richard Klaine’s. Elected were Mrs. William Taylor as president, Mrs. Robert Child as vice president, Mrs. Robert Mohrenbrock as recording secretary, Mrs. Richard Klaine as corresponding secretary, Mrs. Robert Carlock as treasurer, and Mrs. Daniel Irwin as extension officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Zeta Pi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi of
Carbondale
Richard Klaine
William Taylor
Robert Child
Robert Mohrenbrock
Robert Carlock
Daniel Irwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Clubs
Illinois Lions Clubs
Grand Tower
Mildred L. Holland
The
Easter Seal Society For Crippled Children
Mildred Holland
Dallas McClurken
George Dillon
Cobden
Dixon State School
Anna Jonesboro High School
Admiral Corp
Dixon
Douglas Ave
Mrs
James Dillon
Royal Shakespeare
Stratford-On-Avon
Girl Scouts
Fey
Zwick’s Ladies’ Store
Southern
Ilinois
Es Philco
Singer
Inger
Wwe
Singer Company
South
Joyce Lawson
Beauty Salon
Herrin
Mardale Shopping Center
Mark OF
General Motors
Reaance & Belevision4
Roa
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