Swaffords of Danville Visit In Carbondale
Dr and Mrs John S Lewis hosted weekend guests Mrs Forrest Swafford and son Tim from Danville. They visited Mrs Swaffords in Carbondale and Emmet T Harris and wife. Mrs J A Patterson hosted a Friday club luncheon with a book review by Mrs Glenn Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaffords
Danville
Carbondale
John S. Lewis
West
Walnut Street
Lewis
Forrest Swafford
Tim
Swafford
Emmet T. Harris
South Poplar Street
J. A. Patterson
Jackson Street
Patton
Glenn Brown
Jesus
John Erskine
New Officers Installed in Xi Beta Nu Alpha Chapter
Xi Beta Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Carbondale met at Mrs. Edwin McNeal’s home on West Oak Street. President Mrs Thelma Howerton led the meeting and installation of officers for the year with Mrs Leland L Hubble as president and Mrs J H Herman as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Beta Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Carbondale
Edwin McNeal
West Oak Street
Thelma Howerton
Leland L. Hubble
J. H. Herman
Paul Hall
Ben Eicher
Hadley Rushing
Mrs. Young Installed as Head of Carbondale Sorority Chapter
Mrs. Tom Young was installed as ident of Epsilon Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority in Carbondale. The ceremony placed Young in leadership of the local group and highlighted the chapter's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Young
Epsilon Tau Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Carbondale
Murphysboro Community Notes Update
Mrs. Anna Blackwood is seriously ill at her son's home on Alexander Avenue. William M. Wolff returned to Murphysboro from San Francisco after attending his sister Julia Wolff’s wedding. Mrs. Marvin Hatler will move to Joliet to join her husband after four years in Murphysboro. Mrs. Hatler resigned from Rechter's in Murphysboro. Mrs. Callie Mohler was guest of honor at the Birthday club dinner and card party at the Moderne Drive In. Attendees included Nora Fay, Elizabeth Grizzell, Esther Bencini, Hilda Dietrich, Elizabethe Humphrey, Lee Pickler, Fannie Briggs, Ethel Stevens. Miss Aileen Ward and Miss Joyce Nichols of Thornton visited Murphysboro with Miss Ward's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ward. Alveen plans to return to Murphysboro after finishing the school year in Thornton. Seyferths Visit in Murphysboro: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seyferth and daughter Pamela, and Mrs. Glen Purcell of Stoy spent the weekend with relatives. Seyferth and Purcell returned home Sunday while Pamela remained with the Crawshaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Blackwood
Alexander Avenue
Murphysboro
Marvin Hatler
Joilet
Hatler
Illinois Unemployment Service
Rechter’s
Callie Mohler
Birthday Club
Moderne Drive-Inn
Nora Fay
Elizabeth Grizzell
Esther Bencini
Hilda Dietrich
Elizabethe Humphrey
Lee Pickler
Fannie Briggs
Ethel Stevens
Aileen Ward
Joyce Nichols
Thornton
Alumnae and Guests Spend Weekend at SIU Sororities
Several alumnae and out of town guests visited SIU three social sororities over the weekend attending a Spring festival. Delta Sigma Epsilon hosted Holly Chones Trudi Troesken and Mary Alice Ohms of Chicago. Sigma Sigma Sigma hosted Nancy Starnes Billie Stafford and Joan May of East St Louis. Pi Kappa Sigma hosted alumna Deane Mathews from Roxana with guests Shirley Autry of East Alton and Norman Williams of Roxana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Delta Sigma Epsilon
South University Avenue
Holly Chones
Trudi Troesken
Mary Alice Ohms
Chicago
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Nancy Starnes
Billie Stafford
Joan May
East St. Louis
Deane Mathews
Pi Kappa Sigma
Roxana
Pi Kap
Pi Kaps
Shirley Autry
East Alton
Norman Williams
Color change in military uniforms favors drab khaki
Experts say red uniforms tire eyes, blend poorly in landscape. Olive drab or khaki has become the standard for fighting armies worldwide to avoid conspicuousness and fatigue among troops.
Pledge Ritual At Mrs Baker's Home Seals 2 New Members
Friday night at 501 West Elm street Mrs W L Baker hosted a meeting with 17 attendees. Incoming officers include Mrs Al Belbas vice president Mrs Joe Sterner treasurer and others. A pledge ritual was conducted for Mrs William E Eaton and Mrs R E Favreau before a brief business session and refreshments hosted by Mrs Dudley Klamp and co host Mrs Charles Hudgi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Baker
West Elm Street
al Belbas
Joe Sterner
Larry Markin
Dean Roy
William E. Eaton
R. E. Favreau
Land
Dudley Klamp
Charles Hudgi
Visiting in Carterville With Aunt and Uncle
John Gallimore of Chicago is spending the week with his aunt Miss Mary Gallimore and uncle J. O. Gallimore in Carterville. On Wednesday they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Triplett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallimore
Chicago
Mary Gallimore
J. O. Gallimore
Carterville
Miss Gallimore
Local Visitation Notes Report Family Travel
Mrs Patty Thompson and daughter of Carbondale visit her parents Mr and Mrs Orba McCain in Carterville. Mrs Harvey Clark returns to Carterville after a week in Decatur visiting Mr and Mrs Lloyd Games and Mr and Mrs John Vernina in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Thompson
Carbondale
Orba McCain
Carterville
Decatur
Springfield
Harvey Clark
Lloyd Games
John Vernina
Walker Family Vacation Visit Noted in Monmouth
Mr and Mrs Asher Walker and daughter Barbara of Royalton spent the weekend with Mrs Walker’s parents Mr and Mrs Forrest Burkitt in Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asher Walker
Barbara
Royalton
Royalton Family Spends Weekend in Springfield
Royalton residents Mr. and Mrs. Pete McPhail with sons Billy and Tommy visited Springfield for a weekend gathering. The trip highlighted family time and local travel here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalton
Springfield
Pete McPhail
Billy and
Tommy
Royalee
Thompson Couple Plans Chicago Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson travel to Chicago for the weekend to stay with their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Don Wagner and family. Mrs. Wagner is Evelyn Thompson of Royalton by birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thompson
Chicago
Don Wagner
Wagner
Evelyn Thompson
Royalton
Murphysboro Clubwomen Attend Illinois Convention
Murphysboro Junior Woman's club members Mrs. Lillian Presson and Miss Claudine Bradley depart for Chicago to attend the IFWC convention at Sherman hotel and represent the Murphysboro club on Junior Day. Mrs. Presson leads the Murphysboro club while Miss Bradley is a former district director. Mrs. Ella Barth of Miami arrives for a Murphysboro visit with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sarensen and daughter Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Presson
Claudine Bradley
Murphysboro Junior Woman’s Club
Chicago
IFWC
Sherman Hotel
Murphysboro Club
Presson
Miss Bradley
Ella Barth
Miami, Fla
Murphysboro
Virgil Sarensen
Ann
Pine Street
Ohio Family Visits Royalton Friends and Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Thompson and their son from Stubenville Ohio visited Royalton Friday. They called on Mrs. Margaret Simpson Jack Miller and Mr. and Mrs Jimmie Houston during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Royalton
Bob Thompson
Stubenville
Margaret Simpson
Jack Miller
Jimmtie Houston
Amateur painter can finish a room for about fifteen dollars
A hobbyist can complete painting an average room at a cost near 15 dollars. The note highlights low barrier to entry for DIY home improvement and basic paint needs.
Murphysboro Woman Named Shrine Leader in Toronto
Mrs. Vivian M. Parrish of Murphysboro will be installed May 8 in Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto as the 59th Supreme Worthy High Priestess of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She has long served as organist and will oversee 218 Shrines, 632 Shrines, across 36 states and six Canadian provinces during her year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian M. Parrish
North Sixteenth Street
Murphysboro
Frank P. Parrish
Martin Oil Company
Maple Leaf Gardens
Toronto
Canada
Parrish
Electa and Ruth
Sheba Shrine
Supreme Law
Southern Illinois War Aid Activities Committee
Shrine
Altar Sodality Meeting at St Ann's Johnston City
Twenty nine members and guests attended a Thursday afternoon meeting of St Ann's Altar Sodality in the Madonna room of the rectory. Prizes awarded to Mrs Amelia Donati Mrs Mary Seb ben and Mrs Clara Galli. Mrs Joanna Yotkevich won the door prize. Hostesses were Mrs Angeline Sebben and Mrs Marv Zannini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s Altar Sodality
Johnston City
Amelia Donati
Mary Sebben
Clara Galli
Joanna Yotkevich
Angeline Sebben
Marv Zannini
WED IN SOUTH Murphysboro Couple Married Sunday
Miss Helen Blackwood and Charles Zink, both of Murphysboro, wed Sunday April 25 in Piggott Arkansas at 1 55 p m. The ceremony was performed in the presence of Mr and Mrs Allen Bryan. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Anna Blackwood and the late Ralph Blackwood. The groom is the son of Louis J Zink and a World War II veteran employed as a sheet metal worker at Joppa. They reside on Alexander Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blackwood
Charles Zink
Murphysboro
Piggott
Ark
Allen Bryan
Zink
Anna Blackwood
Ralph Blackwood
Louis J. Zink
Bryan
Brown Shoe Factory
First Baptist Church
Joppa
American Legion
Moose Lodge
Alexander Avenue
Campbell Hill News Briefs Prompt Weekend Trips and Club Meeting
The Campbell Hill and surrounding families plan weekend visits to Fort Benning Georgia for Max Dale Vancil who attends officers candidate school. Warrant Officer Albert Nagel and family from Bonteon New Jersey stay two weeks with Nagel’s parents before moving to Great Lakes for shore duty. The King Hand 4 H club met April 26 at Grace Lively’s home to discuss winter projects and clothing with next meeting at Mary Chapman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nagel
Bonteon
N. J
Campbell Hill
Herman Nagel
Nagels
Chicago
Great Lakes
Campbell Hil
Grace Lively
Mary Chapman
Tangy Fren marinated beans brighten a dinner salad
Drained canned snap beans are marinated in a tangy French dressing to make a delicious dinner salad. This brightens hamburgers when served as a side or topping.
Fellowship Day at Murphysboro gathers churchwomen
About 100 women attend the annual May Fellowship at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church Murphysboro. Rev Edward Maul of East St Louis spoke on Recollections of a Missionary Journey while Rev Ed Weltge gave the benediction. Refreshments followed. next year’s meeting moves to First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s E and Reformed Church
Murphysboro
Ght
Hazel Cl J
W. T. Koenigsmark
Ollie Ward
Jack Connelly
Rosalie Nerman
Ker
Edward Maul
East St. Louis
Level Your Kitchen Range for Even Browning
Ensure the range is level to achieve consistent browning across foods. Use a carpenter’s level to verify the appliance sits flat and true, correcting any tilt for optimal cooking results.
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Mrs. Hamilton
W. W. Hamilton
West Jackson Street
Colek
Champaign
L. M. Cibls
da Hter
Louise Dare
de Tatur
New Orleans
Enos J. Bradley
Mrs. Brooks
R. L. Mitchell
Easton, Pa
J. R. Brooks
West Monroe Street
August L. Schwartz, Jr
Schwartz
Mrs
A. L. Schwartz, Sr
Xi Beta Nu’s of
Kappa Phi
Iowa
Beta Kora
Cedar Falls
Alice Simmons
Geff
Ka Phi
Korea
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Anke Sapien
Illinois University Now
Phi
Kathryn Dougan
Jean Vaupel
Mrs. Young
Carbondale Sorority
Coe
the Makers
Atsup
Mrs. Blackwood
Son
Califoria
William M. Wolff
San Francisco
Calif
Julia Wolff
Mrs. Hatler
Mrs. Mohler
Jerry Iver Lane
Louis Blaise
South
Washington Street
Lane
Mary Ella Blaise
Willard Lane
Wye-News
G. E. Steam Irons
Micro-Matic E Coffee Makers
Wye Supply Co
The
Herrin Wye
Asher
Monmouth
Fred Thompsons
Mrs. Barth
Sarensens
Furst
Mable Furst
Chris Bigley
Asst
Fay’s
Higgin’s Jewelry
Louise Ward
Vivian Parrish
Altar Sodality
W. Main
Carbondale Laundry and Dry Cleaners
E. Monroe Bondale
Fred Thies
Max Dale Vancil
Fort Benning, Ga
Vancil
Fort Benning
Nngels
Helen’s
South Park Avenue
Herrin
Wes
Uy Nan A Ve
A. Whittington
New York
N.Y
Lydia Pinkham
Pte
Herrin Supply CO
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