Women tackle flea market fund drive at Holden Hospital
The Carbondale Hospitals auxiliary plans a flea market on May 18 on the Holden Hospital lawn at North Illinois avenue. Chairman Martin Kirby and ways and means chief Mrs. John T. Mars lead the effort with members Mrs. David Veith and Mrs. W. Loren Taylor as they stake out sale tents. Funds raised support hospital programs.
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Women of Carbondale Hospitals’ Auxiliary
Illinois Avenue
Holden Hospital
David Veith
W. Loren Taylor
Martin Kirby
Drive Stakes
John T. Mars
Rainwear tips from SIU textile expert Rose Padgett
A Southern Illinois University textiles specialist Rose Padgett offers guidance on selecting and caring for rainwear. She advises choosing tightly woven fabrics that are preshrunk or bought large, checking seam construction, verifying dry cleaning compatibility, and ensuring colorfast dyestuffs.
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Southern Illinois University
Rose Padgett
Lace and Chiffon Dominate This Year’s Party Dresses
Lace vies with chiffon in current fashion. Dresses range from slim and short to voluminous silhouettes. black remains the smartest choice while pastels appear. For the daring, wearing lace over a body stocking is suggested.
Franklin County Tips for Better Vegetable Quality
Franklin County Home Adviser Jerry Cochran offers practical tips to extend vegetable freshness after purchase. Refrigeration is key, with cooler storage around 40 to 45 degrees and moisture preserved by wrapping or damp cloth. A suggested asparagus casserole serves six, and a note on making ice for parties advises using a plastic bucket in the deep freeze overnight for longer lasting ice.
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Franklin County
Jerry Cochran
Cochran
Diet Friendly Dining Choices For Appetizers And Mains
The guide lists safe options for lunch or dinner when dieting. Appetizers include tomato, clam juice, sauerkraut juice, fruit cup, half grapefruit, or shrimp cocktail with lemon juice. Clear consommé or bouillon are also acceptable. Main dishes cover roasted or broiled meat or chicken, fish, or a main dish salad. Desserts offer fresh fruit, small serving of ice cream, or gelatin.
Pump Bumps: Simple Routine To Smooth Heels
A beauty tip explains how to treat pump bumps on heels with a nightly routine. Gently pumice bumps then rub with baby oil each morning and night to remove dead skin and soften the skin, reducing discoloration over time.
Marion Gamma Lambda Elects Officers for Sorority
Mrs. John R. Johnson was elected president of Gamma Lambda chapter Marion Delta Theta Tau at the Thursday meeting. Installation of officers is set for May 16 at the Uptowner Restaurant with reservations due by May 14. Other officers include Mrs. Lee Chamness vice president, Mrs. Jack Harris recording secretary, Mrs. John Luce treasurer, Mrs. John Mitchell corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jim Garrison sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Dan Bunting historian. Twenty eight attended. outgoing president Mrs. Ray Hancock conducted the session.
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John R. Johnson
Gamma Lambda
Marion Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Lee Chamness
Jack Harris
John Luce
John Mitchell
Jim Garrison
Dan Bunting
Ray Hancock
Club women plan year's final event at Giant City
Members of the Southern Illinois Women's Club meet at 9 30 a m on May 15 at Giant City Lodge for their annual breakfast business meeting and installation of new officers Reservations are with Mrs A B Caster P O Box 12 Carbondale or Mrs John Mees 1000 S Oakland Ave Carbondale Price per person including tax and tip is 1 50 Those needing baby sitter service may call Mrs H R Larsen by Monday.
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Southern Illinois Women’s Club
Giant City Lodge
A. B. Caster
P. O
Carbondale
John Mees
Oakland Ave
H. R. Larsen
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