Norman family guests visit Murphysboro from multiple cities
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norman of Colorado Springs and Lloyd Norman of Chicago are visiting Murphysboro with their siblings the Normans, including Ralph and Lula Norman. A trip to Alton to see Alex Norman and family, plus visits by A C 2 Jack Norman in the U S Air Force. Nearby gatherings include a Belleville orphanage dedication with four new buildings attended by Bishop Albert Buroeste and a Catholic Veterans color guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Norman
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lloyd Norman
Chicago
Murphysboro
Ralph Norman
Lula Norman
Alton
Alex Norman
Jack Norman
U. S. Air Force
Jack
Portland
Ore
Columbus
Mitchell Korando
Mike
David
Oliver Korando
O. K
Cathy
Belleville
St. John’s Orphanage
Albert Buroeste
Catholic War Veterans Color Guard
Military Guard
Fourth Knights of Columbus
Illinois
Bob Norman
Carbondale
Dallas
Tex
Norman
The
General Insurance Company
Murphysboro Bride Weds Denver Man in San Francisco
Miss Julia Elizabeth Wolff of Murphysboro married Robert McCarthy of Denver at Notre Dame des Victories Church San Francisco. The ceremony with 50 guests was followed by a luncheon at the Mark Hopkins hotel. The couple will reside in Denver after a wedding trip to Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Des Victories
San Francisco
Calif
Julia Elizabeth Wolff
Murphysboro
Robert McCarthy
Denver
Colo
Antoine Chouinard
Mark Hopkins Hotel
Miss Wolff
Anton P. Wolff
North Street
McCarthy
Fairfax G. McCarthy
Townsend
Mont
William G. Wolff
Fay Wolff
Christina Argos
Colorado Springs
St. Andrew’s
Murphysboro Township
Southern Illinois University
Delta Sigma Epsilon
MccCarthy
Federal Security Ancy
Broadwater
Broadwater High School
Montana State College
St Alpha Epsilon
American Legion
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Coal Production in 1951 Near Two Million Tons in Iowa and Brazil
In 1951 both Iowa and Brazil produced about two million tons of bituminous coal. The figures place Iowa and Brazil at roughly equal output levels for that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Brazil
Murphysboro Club Breakfast I Acknowledges Prizes And Guests
The Maspinor radio style breakfast in Logan rooms featured 12 clubwomen winning prizes including Mrs. James Harvey for most children and Mrs. Emma Jackson from Bloomington as the farthest traveler. Other events included a quiz win by Mrs. William Wanstreet and Mrs. Edgar Heise, with hostesses listed as Mrs. Norman and Miss Saams. Community visitors from Marion, Du Quoin, Carbondale and beyond attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eprriere _ Club
Logan l
William E. Riseling
Murphys
James Harvey
Maude Rust
Harry C. Wilson
E. R. Tomlinson
Charles Shaw
Ralph Norman
Mary Saams
A. G. Spencer
Paige Stagner
Percy Resident Visits Daughter in Texas
Percy resident Mrs. Kenneth Fisk visits daughter Mrs. Walter Preslar Jr in Mineral Wells Texas with her son in law and grandson. Sgt Walter Preslar Jr is stationed at Olters Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Kenneth Fisk
Mineral Wells
Texas
Walter Preslar, Jr
Sgt. Preslar
Olters Air Force Base
4H Federation Elects Officers at Murphys
Members of the 4H Federation met at Log An High School in Murphys to elect officers. The gathering planned events including camping softball judging county shows and state fairs. A film on the district 4 H camp was shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — High School
Murphys
Mother's Day Observed by Electa and Ruth Chapter
The Electa and Ruth chapter Order of Eastern Star observed Mother’s Day at a Friday Murphysboro meeting. Four members received potted plants: Helen Rains, Hannah Duncan, Addie Cowsert, and Ruth Huppert. A social hour followed. Guest night is set for May 16 with Clara Erisksen to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa and
Ruth
Order of Eastern Star
Murphysboro
Helen Rains Hannah Duncan
Addie Cowsert
Ruth Huppert
Clara Erisksen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Normans of
Emma Jackson
Bloomington
W. Carlston
Wall Street
Visis
Benton
Willard Moore
Gene Briggs
Paducah, Ky
Clark Street
Schafer
Helen Schafer
Chaat Gvaltin
Ign, Ill
Miss Schafer
University of Inois
Murphysboro Railroad
Logan Library
Julia E. Wolff
California
Miss Argos
Patrick F. Hooks
Townsend, Mont
Patrick A. Ragen
Daniel W. McCarthy
John V. McCarthy
Los Angeles
Laverne Heiple
Norman McRoy
Walnut Street
Heiple
Irene McRoy
William McRoy
Mr. Heiple
Beryle Baker
Pine Street
Mohler
Edward Daniel
Marion
George Pullis
du Quoin
Fred Ward
C. E. Ward
Jennie Boston
Pinckneyville
Sun
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of
Centralia
Lena Jarrett
Margaret Mathis
Doris Borgers
Ollie Ward
Mrs. Drueke
Andy Wilder
Springfield
Bill Brooke
St. Louis
Carbondale First Methodist Church
Baptist Bookstore
Earl Bradley
Delyte W. Morris
W. B. McGinnis
Philadelphia
Rose Drueke
South Sixth Street
Drueke
Gene Paszalek
Paszalek
Salem
Jim Black
Bert Wanstreet
Kansas City
Bill Wanstreet
Celia
R. L. Pigott
Joe
Maplewood, Mo
Joe Colin
Maple Street
Mrs. Rooney
Phil Rooney
Aurora
Edward Heininger
Ladies Aid
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Janzow
Walter Buck
R. G. Buck
Victor
Oldsmobile
Kirkpatrick Motor
North Park Ave
Herrin, Ill
Wdomobile
Auironic
Reerolds Mobile
Swindell Motor Company
Illinois Ave
Murphysboro Motors Inc
15Th Street
Murphysboro, Mil
Adolph Evrard
Helen’s
South Park Avenue
Herrin
Penny
Cline-Vice ‘Co
Phare
4H Federation
Electa
Krause
South Illinois Ave
Pat Esey Te
Tsu
By¢ Love
Kugman’s
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