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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1973
Page
6
Garden columnists Sheila and Allan Swenson promote herb kits sold in stores and garden centers. They note seeds are prepackaged in growing medium, easy to water, and ready for transplant within weeks. Varieties include chives, basil, sage, thyme, rosemary, fennel, and marjoram.
At the LPNs convention in Decatur the Local division of Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Illinois reorganized. Division 16 now covers nine counties: Perry Jackson Randolph Williamson Franklin Hamilton White Gallatin Saline. Division 23 includes Union Johnson Pope Hardin Alexander Massac Pulaski. Delegates attended from Division 16. Arlene Foster and Rosabel Mitchell were elected to the national convention in September in Denver. A meeting is set for May 24 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin to discuss convention topics, legislation, education, and the controlled substance act.
Mr and Mrs Paul Mitsdarf of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Eva Jean to Richard Lee Allen son of Mr and Mrs Emmet Allen of Route 1 Marion Miss Mitsdarf a Marion Senior High School graduate attends Southern Illinois University Vocational Technical Institute Orcil and will graduate in June in dental technology Allen is also a Marion Senior High School graduate and is employed by Coxs Furniture Marion Wedding plans are indefinite
Suzanne Heins a Murphysboro Township High School junior was chosen Illini Girls State delegate by the American Legion Auxiliary Paul Stout Post 127 Murphysboro. Jean Ann Lyerla is alternate. Girls State runs June 12 to 19 in Jacksonville and aims to teach state government. Poppy Days are May 25 and 26 with proceeds aiding veterans and families. May 22 meeting in post home features a candlelight memorial and a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Former area residents Patricia Harbaugh and Michael P Cooksey wed April 28 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Renault. Officiants were Rev. James Long Rev. William Longust and Rev. Paul Harbaugh. Bride in silk organza gown. reception followed in the church hall and they plan to reside in Wheeling.
Miss Debra Suann Taylor and John Arthur Woemmel wed at 2 p.m. April 7 in First Baptist Church Bland Missouri with Rev. Richard Howard officiating. The bride, a Marion High School graduate, and the groom of Bland High School were accompanied by a host of family and friends. reception followed and couple plans a Rolla Missouri honeymoon before settling in Bland.
Entries are accepted through June 15 for the Illinois State Fair Blue Ribbon Bake-Off. Fifty finalists plus ten alternates are chosen by a panel of home economists. finalists advance to an August Springfield event with three hours to cook using provided facilities.
In Murphysboro this week the Welcome Wagon Newcomer's Club meets at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the Lasta Community Center 420 N 17th St. On Wednesday senior citizens quilt 1 30 to 4 p m at the Recreation Center 17 N 14th St. In Carbondale senior citizens candle make 1 to 3 45 p m Wednesday at Oakdale House.
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