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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
7
In a bridge situation Jacoby laments Hard Luck Joe as East finds the heart lead to beat a four spade contract. East’s switch and Joe's misplay with the ten of hearts cost him the rubber, illustrating a classic misstep when a boy plays a man’s game.
Mr and Mrs Richard Musgrave of Cobden announce the impending marriage of their daughter Mary Louise to James R Fox son of Mr and Mrs John Fox of Cobden Route 2 The couple plan a June 11 wedding Miss Musgrave is a Cobden Unit High School senior Fox is a 1964 Cobden High School graduate and works at the Norge Plant in Herrin
The lay activities boards of the Central and Southern Illinois Methodist Conferences report methods to fund purebred Illinois livestock loaned to Bolivian farmers next year. The drive aims to raise at least 9400 dollars by October to support the Heifer Project, which lends animals or cash for breeding and provides technical aid and education in developing countries.
A collection of reader letters and responses covers naming children to avoid gender confusion, lip color etiquette in receiving lines, and alcoholism as heredity. Ann Landers notes behavioral theories on alcoholism and advises a retired wife to pursue her own interests to encourage change.
James Harris of Murphysboro elected Commander of the 15th District VFW. Mrs Walter Hunter of Marion named district auxiliary president. Other officers include Quincy Bowers Eldorado senior vice commander John Dawes Marion junior vice commander Homer Eaton Carbondale quartermaster Roy Williamson Murphysboro chaplain Robert Lansdon Cairo judge advocate Elmo Jeremah Du Quoin retiring commander. Auxiliary officers list Marie Adams Eldorado senior vice president Aleda Pankey Harrisburg junior vice president Almont Crawshaw Carbondale conductress William Bailey Marion chaplain Albert Ehlers Marion secretary with Jeremah noted as retiring president. Metropolis post Buddy Poppy winner enters June Peoria state contest. Guest state commander William Brummett Olney and state president Mollie Buchler Trenton.
The Johnston City Business and Professional Woman's Club heard a Viet Nam program by the world affairs committee including Pearl Roberts Decima Willoughby Stella Smith and Louie Francis co. Speakers Mrs Laura Bell and Mrs Clara Berry also spoke about the Peoria state convention. A leadership conference is set for June 5 at University Center Carbondale. The group met at Farris Steak House.
Rev Donald DuBall of Johnston City led a Lakeside District Methodist Youth Fellowship May meeting on sex and morality. He argued traditional chastity before marriage and fidelity in marriage are grounded in Bible reasons. Assisting were Rev Raymond Kobler of Marion and Mrs DuRall. over 100 youths attended.
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