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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1968
Page
7
Doris Dietz of Murphysboro attends a Sunday church gathering accompanied by Robert Wilson of Murphysboro. Dietz wears a black outfit as they leave the service.
The Triple Four Club of Carbondale plans its 23rd annual tea with a sesquicentennial ceremony to honor the state's 150th anniversary. Hostess Mrs Ima Mae Valentine led the March meeting with a St Patrick’s Day flavor and attendees including Mrs A B Brown Mrs Lillian Ellis Mrs Willie Jamison Mrs Leona Miller Mrs Bessie Warren Mrs Ella Watson and Mrs Pauline Webb.
The horse collar, horseshoes and tandem harnessing enabled medieval European farmers to use horses for plowing, increasing efficiency over oxen.
In Carbondale the Pottery Club of Southern Illinois University hosts pottery and painting at University Center Room C from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday events include Herrin Woman's Club program Profile of a Composer and Catholic Women's Club Quilting at St Marys gym. West Frankfort hosts Franklin County Homemakers Nightingales Unit at 7:30 p.m. Mrs S Calcaterra featured. Pinckneyville hosts Easter Idea Day at the Perry County Home Extension Office at 1:30 p.m. with egg shell decorating and Danish pastry ideas.
The article notes that six or more goats are needed to provide enough cashmere wool for one average sized sweater. It states that cashmere comes from the downy fleece beneath the goat’s outer hair and that an average-sized goat yields about three ounces of this fleece.
A boutique touts a complete spring look with wild purses in baskets and tackle boxes, burlap totes with jeweled accents, straw and vinyl bags, bright pastel tights, and flamboyant hairbands. Umbrellas feature ruffled nylon and jeweled handles, plus a cocktail version for dressy occasions. Hats return in medium sizes with floral decoration and varied rims.
Psychologist Joan Guilford led a U S Public Health Service supported test using a moving model kitchen observed behind a one way mirror. Among 226 women from varied backgrounds the accident prone group tended to be shorter, more emotional, less organized and ignored safety steps. Training in safety awareness is urged.
Doan's Pills provide analgesic relief for nagging backache and muscular pains. The ad claims they help sleepless nights caused by stress and overexertion and promote comfortable rest without forming a habit.
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