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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

5

Founders Day Banquet Celebrates Beta Sigma Phi Chapters

The Carbondale and Carterville Beta Sigma Phi chapters marked their 19th birthday with a Founder's Day banquet at the First Presbyterian church in Carbondale. Guests included multiple chapter members and officers while pledges were installed and initiation ceremonies held, followed by a Chez Paree party.

Beta Sigma Phi Carbondale Carterville Beta Sigma Phi Sorority First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale

Croslin Jones wed in spring Baptist ceremony

Miss Carol Mae Croslin daughter of Mrs Zella Croslin and the late Rev H C Croslin became the bride of Alvin Dyane Jones of St Louis in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist Foundation Sunday afternoon April 30. Rev Robert Jones Lesser officiated. The chapel was decorated with dogwood and spring flowers. The bride wore ice blue gown with lace edged veil and carried a calla lily bouquet. Matron of honor Mrs June Croslin wore pink taffeta with yellow carnations. Best man Dale Taylor cousin of the groom. Bride walked with her brother Rev H C Croslin who gave her away. Ushers were Eugene Vaughn and Rev Clyde Croslin.

Carol Mae Croslin Zella Croslin H. C. Croslin Carbondale Alvin Dyane Jones St. Louis The Baptist Foundation Robert Jones Lesser June Croslin Jones Dale Taylor Christopher Cobden Eugene Vaughn Johnston City Clyde Croslin

Mrs. Alspaugh Addresses A A U W Sunday

Carbondale chapter of the American Association of University Women held a breakfast meeting April 30 at the University cafeteria. Miss Hilda Stein was hostess. guests included Mrs. Hugh D. Malan and others from Pinckneyville. A letter from Vienna students was read and regional VP Mrs. Ralph Alspaugh spoke on lifelong learning and the A A U W mission, noting 1125 branches and the group’s educational purpose.

American Association of University Women University Cafetria Hilda Stein Laura McCune Lorraine Waters Anna Marie Krause Mae Fox Carbondale Vienna Austria Ralph Alspaugh

Bride and groom wed in Carbondale ceremony

The wedding featured organ music by Mrs. George L. Johnson and songs by Miss Jeanette Jones and Kenneth Croslin. A reception followed at the Baptist Foundation dining room with relatives from Cobden, Walier, Lesser, Zeizler, Johnston City, Benton and nearby towns. The couple will reside in St. Louis where the groom works.

George L. Johnson Carbondale Jeanette Jones Kenneth Croslin The Baptist Foundation Cobden Walier Lesser Zeizler Johnston City Benton

University Baptists Have Intermediate Day Tea

The University Baptist church observed Intermediate Day with a tea for the parents of Intermediate department pupils. Program by the intermediates included a duet by Lynn Smith and Norma Maze, prayers by James Hoopaw, scriptures by Cary Cavaness Hoopaw and Larry Allen, readings by Sonny Maze and Barbara Brooks, and a mixed quartet featuring Martha Ramsey Sue Raymond Don Minton and Alan Smith. Lynn Smith and Norma Maze hosted the punch for refreshments.

The University Baptist Church Forest Sawyer C. D. Brooks Ruby Guyman Maurice Houghland Lynn Smith Norma Maze James Hoopaw Cary Cavaness Larry Allen Sonny Maze Barbara Brooks Martha Ramsey Sue ‘Raymond Don Minton Alan Smith

Anna Sorority Installation And Initiation At Carbondale

Zeta Sigma Phi chapter along with Beta Sigma Phi held officer installation in the Stinson Memorial Library. Six month pledge members were initiated as full members and a program featured talks on literature life is an art and friendship. The retiring president presented the gavel pin to the new president. Area convention set for May 6 in Carbondale. banquet attended by members at Tom's Place north of Carbondale.

Arlene Heisler Epsilon Omega Katy Simonds Beta Xi Gennie Madonin Delyte Morris Beta Sigma Phi City Council Walter Ross Alberta Miller Lemelia Hall Catherine Klamp Maxine Peebles Maxine Walker Margorie Norrie Carterville Mae Trovillion Smith Herbert Settle Robert Lewis Elliott Kettling Fred Madorin Zeta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Anna Stinson Wilma Rubel Jane Schroeder Faith Hopkins LaWanda Hindman Margaret Ann High Tom’s Place Carbondale

District W. 5. C. 5. Meeting to Be Held May 9

The Carbondale district of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets in Pinckneyville on May 9 with Miss Mary Shadow of Tennessee as guest speaker. Sessions include district business and a panel on Christian social relations. Installing officer Rev D S Lacquement to install new officers after a fellowship dinner.

Carbondale Woman's Society of Christian Service Pinckneyville Mary Shadow Tennessee Miss Shadow Walter Daley Elmer Davis United Council of Church Women D. S. Lacquement George Guard

Wedding of Norris Runalls at First Methodist Church

The wedding of Mr and Mrs Norris Runalls occurred at noon Saturday April 29 in the First Methodist church Carbondale in the presence of relatives and a small group of friends Rev Clyde S Clark performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore aqua suit white accessories carried a white bible and white carnations The couple will live at 618 North Oakland after May 24

Norris Runalls First Methodist Church Carbondale Clyde S. Clark Joanne Humphreys Jim Bolen Runalls Carol Bowman Ziegler Grayville Alice Brainerd Bowman Chicago Southern Illinois University Bert Runalls Carbondale Community High School Illinois Central Railroad North Oakland Avenue

Community Events Week Schedule At Local Churches and Halls

A week of club meetings concerts and services lists on Monday to Friday. Notable items include the Registered Nurse's Club at First Methodist with Dr E L Borkon speaker the University of Illinois Orchestra concert at Shryock auditorium and a track meet Southern vs St Louis at McAndrew Stadium. Minor events cover deaconess gatherings cottage prayer service garden clubs and Rebekah Lodge activities.

First Methodist Church E. L. Borkon Little Theatre Music Department Board OF Deacons First Baptist Church Noble Grand Club Dora Allen West Monroe Delta Theta Tau Royal Workers Grace Methodist Church Dennis Perry South Illinois Mary Etherton West Cherry Southern St. Louis University McAndrew Shryock W.S.C.S. Executive Board Bobby Carbondale Garden Asby Snyder E. G. Tuegel W. L. Marberry A.S. Vaupel Western Illinois Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall News and Needles Club Hazel Jackson West Main First Presbyterian Church

Youth Fellowship Supper Draws 86 at First Baptist

Eighty six youths and sponsors gathered at the First Baptist church Sunday for a Youth Fellowship Supper. Mrs. W L Reppenhagen led preparations with several committees. Six SIU foreign students spoke briefly, including Lesa Chang Korea Yvonne Giacopucci France Einemann Abrahams Olu Adonni West Africa Gerhard Landmesser Germany and Mrs Adam Wen China. Dr W G Swartz introduced them and spoke. Each guest received a devotional booklet presented by Mrs E M Thrailkill. A solo by Mrs Elwood Wylie and group singing followed led by Betty Conatser. Maypole crafts by Jane highlighted spring decor.

First Baptist Church W. L. Reppenhagen Southern Illinois University Lesa Chang Korea Yvonne Giacopucci France Einemann Abrahams Olu Adonni West Africa Gerhard Landmesser Germany Adam Wen China W. G. Swartz E. M. Thrailkill Elwood Wylie Betty Conatser

Memorial list of staff and veterans at Senior High

The article lists those who served including Miss Doris Yates Miss Nellie Asbell Mesdames Frank Bridges E G Ross Rolland Bridges H H Fisher Lester Barnes M M Bradley and Stewart Chandler tied to the Senior High department.

Frank Bridges E. G. Ross Rolland Bridges H. H. Fisher Lester Barnes M. M. Bradley Stewart Chandler

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