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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1966
Page
6
Aileen Snoddy advises brides on affordable table settings using glassware, china, and sterling. Emphasizes simple, balanced layouts with careful color limits, complementary napkins, and modest crystal or linen.
Carbondale announce the engagement of Alice Ann Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brewer to Gerald I Manis of Makanda Manis is a 1964 graduate of Carbondale Community High School and is majoring in accounting at Southern Illinois University He works at Boren's IGA Foodliner in Carbondale The wedding is set for June 22
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met in Fellowship Hall at Johnston City First Methodist Church. Mrs. Charles Lam gave the invocation for the pledge service. Mrs. Joe Trapani presented the program with devotions led by Mrs. Walter Kendrick. Hostesses were Mrs. Isabell Kerr and Mrs. Allie Morris. Mrs. Harry Carter directed games.
A Carbondale bridal consultant notes a small price difference between ready-made street length and formal length bridesmaids gowns of the same design and material, about $2. The observation highlights modest cost variance in wedding attire options.
A listing from Gazette Paint and Wallpaper advertises a wallpaper steamer for rent. The notice emphasizes affordable rental terms and availability at the store location. Local customers are invited to inquire for pricing and conditions.
Mr and Mrs Felix Burgil of Sesser announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Phyllis to Richard Tygett of Wa ler. Miss Burgil, a 1965 graduate of Sesser Community Unit School, works for the Public Aid Department in Springfield. Tygett, a 1965 graduate of SIU Vocational Technical Institute, is employed by Lesser Concrete Products.
The American National Red Cross launches a nationwide nurse recruitment drive. In Missouri and Illinois Bi-State chapter interviews for blood bank and field roles are scheduled next week at 4901 Washington Blvd, St. Louis. A male nurse is sought for a one year Viet Nam assignment. Mrs. Dora Slater, nursing director, will take appointments on Monday and Tuesday. contact Forest 7-1320.
In a New York reader column, a hand from a contract law query sparked debate. The player claimed a grand slam based on an unproven finesse, but the opponent argued the finesse was not legally established at the time of the claim. The panel notes laws prohibit a finesse after a claim and urges caution before claiming.
In Carbondale events list several gatherings. At 9 a.m. the Grace Methodist Church hosts a May Breakfast for Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Wesleyan Service Guild. At 9:30 a.m. the Carbondale Township Republican Women’s Club holds an informal coffee at the Elk’s Club.
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