Herrin FHA Delegates Picked for State Leadership Training
The Herrin Future Homemakers of America selects Miss YM Pe Surgolski as first delegate and Miss Marilyn Eckert as second delegate for the Lake Bloomington training. Delegates must meet scholarship and activity standards, sign a pledge to prioritize FHA, and bring back ideas. Mrs. Blanche Weaver and Mrs. Louise Barton co‑advisors announce prep details and camp leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Homemakers of America
Lake Bloomington
Surgolski
Pat
Marilyn Eckert
FHA
Ser Lees of
Blanche Weaver
Louise Barton
Barton
Forrest Crain Weds in Arkansas
Forrest Crain of Herrin marries Miss Claribel Rich on March 22 in Piggott Arkansas. Mrs Crane is daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Rich of Piggott. The groom recently completed a year overseas duty in Arabia and the couple reside in Springfield Massachusetts where he is stationed at Westover Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Crane
Herrin Route 1
Sgt
Forrest Crane
Claribel Rich
Piggott
Ark
Crane
W. A. Rich
Sgt. Crane
Arabia
Springfield
Mass
Westover Field
Sub Junior Herrin club hosts mother daughter dinner at Vaughn's
The Sub Junior club of Herrin held its annual mother daughter dinner Tuesday night at Vaughn's cafe south of Christopher. Twenty six girls and their mothers attended as Mrs. George Howell retired president spoke and readings were given by Miss Shirley Blankenship and Miss Janice Bulliner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Vaughn
Christopher
George Howell
Herrin Woman’s Club
Barbara Furst
John Garavaglia
Shirley Blankenship
Janice Bulliner
Sandra Herrin
Shirley Finn
Shirley Jo Lemon
Spending Week with Grand Parents in Zeigler
Bobby Hawkins of Chicago visits Zeigler to stay with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E Strohirch and L E Hawkins and his brother George Bean for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Bobby Hawkins
Chicago
Mrs. E. Strohirch
L. E. Hawkins
George Bean
New Mexico
Bill Jenkins
Carlsbad, N. M
Arthur Jenkins
Bill Bean
Ines
Harrisburg
Fae
Mrs. Barter
Stonefort
His
Archie Harris
Hot Springs
Ark
Outstanding Women Honored at Herrin Sorority 21st Anniversary
Beta Sigma Phi chapter Xi Rho Exemplar marks 21st anniversary at West Frankfort County club. Lucille Howell and Lucille Melvin named outstanding Beta Sigma Phis. Chapter histories note origins in Herrin and active membership of 27 to 31 in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Altrusa Club
Roberta Schoonover
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Omicron
Herrin
Howell
Helen Kilbreth
Ruth Kane
Schoonover
Xi Rho
Christopher VFW Auxiliary Installs Officers in Christopher
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Christopher held its annual installation of officers Friday night in the VFW hall. Mrs. Naomi Mueller was installed as president for the coming year with a full slate including Flora Scalet, Anna Bell Kirkpatrick, Irene Flowers, Una Edna Sneddon, Frances Moro, Mary Fernando, Mildred Jones and Maud Vogel as trustees. Delegates Flowers, Vogel and Adcock were named, with alternates Mann Scalet and Wente. Installing officers came from Mt. Vernon. Four Mt. Vernon past commanders and five Du Quoin auxiliary members were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of
Christopher
V.F.W. Hall
Naomi Mueller
Flora Scalet
Anna Bell Kirkpatrick
Irene Flowers
Uneida Sneddon
Frances Moro
Mary Fernando
Mildred Jones
Maud Vogel
Irene Toigo
Josephine Jones
Irene Bowlin
Teckla Strauch
Gladys Wente
Jet Rebuffoni
Flowers
Vogel
Doris Adcock
Ora Mann
Scalet
Wente
Dorothy Brakes
Gloties
Edna Shurtz
Elvine Johnson
Wanda Kemmenling
Louise Winmount
Mt. Vernon
du Quoin
Zeigler Couple Planned Sea Voyage to England
Zeigler residents Mr and Mrs Bonner prepare to sail from New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth at midnight Tuesday for England where they will make their future home. Bonner family ties extend to Scotland and England with multiple children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bonner
Zeigler
New York City
England
Bonner
United States
Scotland
and Zoller Company
No. 2
David Tomson
New Biggen Bythe Sea
Northumberland
Bonners
Charles Bonner
Prairie Street
Sgt Williams Ends Visit in Johnston City
Sgt Williams recently concluded a visit at Johnston City while en route from Camp Carson to California. He plans overseas duty in Japan and Korea after leaving Camp Stoneman, and will visit relatives including his brother Kenneth Williams in Japan. Local residents Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Dolly Creal Springs returned from St Louis. Cpl Bozarth, with wife Christie, spent time at West Ninth Street Johnston City and recently moved from Paris Island to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Williams
Army
Camp Carson
Colo
West Fifth Street
Johnston
California
Chicago
John Baietto
Camp Stoneman
Japan
Korea
Kenneth Williams
St. Louis
Walter Smith
Johnston City
Dolphy
Creal Springs
Cpl
Bozarth
Ernest Bozarth
Oy Hin Toole
Christie
John Fi
West Ninth Street
Paris Island
N. C
Miami
Band-Parent Association Meeting Planned Monday
Mrs. George Folkes announces a Band-Parent association meeting at Johnston School Monday at 1 30 p m. The session will approve the budget for the event year and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band-Parent Association
George Folkes
Johnston Oy Ss
Cape Sleeves Pattern for Women’s Dresses Fits Many Sizes
Cape sleeves that button provide freedom of action for riding golf or town wear. The Marian Martin pattern R9047 covers sizes 34 through 50 with yardage for size 36 and complete Frosted Gen Chart. Send thirty five cents to The Southern Illinoisan pattern department in New York for the pattern and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairway
Marian Martin
Southern Illinoisan
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Farewell Gifts for William Bonner and Janitor Change
Vernon Miller of Zeigler will replace William Bonner as janitor. Bonner receives farewell gifts as colleagues note his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bonner
Panned cab seasoned with Wordsendre mic
Panned cab seasoned with Wordsendre mic stands as a quirky culinary note in a fragmented description. The text hints at a beet bash with a musical accompaniment, though details are sparse and names and places are unclear.
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Herrin Fha
Forrest Crain
Arkansas
Herrin Sorority
Red Iron Lang
Mu. Ke
I Phi Grace
Mary Restivo
Phyllis Herrin
Gerry Hays
Jyn Dugger
Wally
Christopher Theta Phi
Theta Phi
Delta Tau Sorority
Bess Lazzares
South Victor Street
Stanley Baxley
Carl Rogers
Sylvan
Tony Aguasti
Joe Binando
Ann Revello
Harrison
Charles
Joe Vanus
Christoee
Sainmpala Ind
Francis Burnam
Peoria
Bill Allen
Ann Hodge
Mrs. Harrison
Georgia
Eva Harrison
Athens
Ivan Harrison
Christop
Ernest Trogola
Bill Eubanks
Johnny Marcus
Ralph Ventress
Johnnie Mikalauskis
Bob Hoey
Carolyn McNair
Werner
Weiner
Vernon Fox
Johnnie Pechenino
Ruth Fox
Shirley Pechenino
Louisiana
Victor Leiker
Jack Parrish
Hila Harriss
Harold Sanders
Winter Gardens
Lloyd Shaw
C. H. Jenningses
C. H. Jennings
Marion
Mrs
David Ferry
New Orleans
Mr. Leiker
The
Christopher Progress
Bill Lazzares
Christopher Crowe
Reuben Flatt
Archie Harrises
OES
Lloyd Williams
R. D. Maniez
Harry Revelle
G. W. McDowell of
Order of Eastern Star
Christopher Masonic Hall
Skipper Kaczar
Ann Kaczar
Maple Street
Dale Martn
Jeanie Grgek
Barbara Yates
Carrol Breeze
Artie Giles
Virginia Beck
Sandra Insinger
Zel Church Growtie Date School
U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co
Percy
Jess Conner
Zeige
Elie Vingercy
Joe Conner
Clara Heckelbeck
Mongoose Street
Zeigler Quilting Group
Moephine’ Lenn
J Lenzini
Francis Colonne
Amel Colonne
Zeigenaa
Francis
Aurg Arve
Fie
Herrin Hospital
Mrs. Jones
Todd
Laundromat
Murphysboro
Ote
Illinois
Carbondale
Schaffner Hardware
Cherry Street
Sgt. Williams
North Park Avenue
Krause Juvenile
S. Ill
North 14Th Street
Hagler
Orld’s
Baldwin
Quill Music Go
LIFE
POST
Collier’s Country Gentleman
Toi
Helen Cornell
Bobby Pins
Bleck
Fadeels A
Cedin Life
Hewitt’s Drug Store
Carbondale, Ill
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