Herrin groups elect officers and honor members
Mrs. Ruth Dwyer was elected president of the Herrin American Legion auxiliary with Margaret Carnaghi and Mary Waltz named first and second vice presidents. Other officers include Mae Walker treasurer Della Tutkus chaplain Gusta Winchester historian and Margaret Scerena sergeant at arms. Walter and Carnaghi will attend Chicago convention July 31 to August 3. The South Herrin Home Area unit elected Nell Hickman as officer with Tommy Houston Virginia Schaubert Delores Foster Frances Downen and Viola Prye in new posts. Philathea class met at First Methodist Herrin with 31 members 3 guests. Brownie Troop 52 joined Girl Scout Troop 51 with Linda Alexander earning Curve Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dwyer
Herrin American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Margaret Carnaghi
Mary Waltz
Mae Walker
Della Tutkus
Gusta Winchester
Margaret Scerena
Sargeant At Arms
Erma Fisher
Mary Will
Waltz
Carnaghi
Chicago
Auxiliary
Walker
Elizabeth Draper
Freemanspur
Dwyer
Emma Barwick
Josephine Lauder
Herrin
Ida Jane Berra
Mae Eee
Nell Hickman
South Herrin
Cloteal Elston
Vivian Felts
Lois Pough
Polly Townsend
Barbara Cannon
Carolyn Rushing
Ruth Miller
First Christian Church of
Brownies
Carolyn Bonds
Barbara Craft
Linda Childers
Pauline Patterson
Gale Reed
Mary Templeton
Kathy King
Linda Alexander
Dwight Parson
Ida Parson
Roy Myers
Edna Hamby
Ruby Patterson
Angelo Ranchino
Herrin B and PW Board Meeting Reported
The Business and Professional Women’s club of Herrin held a board meeting Tuesday night at the home of a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Herrin
Herrin Group Hosts Mother's Day Tribute Session
Zeta Lethians of the First Methodist Church in Herrin met Tuesday night at Mrs. Robert Richardson's home. Mrs. Lucille Howell presented a study on changing Mother's Day tributes over decades, comparing old poems and gifts with modern ones. Twelve members and eight guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Group
Zeta Lethians
Zeta Lethian
First Methodist Church of
Herrin
Robert Richardson
South Eighthteenth Stret
Haeley Hugh
J. H. McKinney
Carl Neilson
Lucille Howell
Yesteryear
Kipling
Herrin church groups hold gatherings with attendees
Kinozelian class of the First Baptist Church held a family supper in the church basement with 43 attendees. Mrs. Helen McCormick hosted 12 Triple Four Pinochle members. prizes went to Mrs. Foster, Collard, and Gelgut. Next meeting set for June 3 at Mrs. Wilma Iley’s home in Johnston City. Win Wun Class of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. Bernell Murray’s home with hostesses assisting. Alma Reynolds opened with a Kings 2 devotional on Elijah the prophet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinozelian
First Baptist Church of
Herrin
Vivian Rendleman
Helen McCormick
South Sixteenth Street
Triple Four
Mabel Foster
Myrteen Collard
Frances Gelgut
Wilma Iiley
Washington Avenue
Johnston City
Win
Elijah Win
First Christian Church of
Bernell Murray
South Ninteenth Street
Ruth Wilma Colombo
Marguerite Wiggins
Alma Reynolds
Elijah
Son of
Thun
Area Couple Wed Saturday In Cutler
Miss Darlene Fay Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Everet Thompson of Pinckneyville and Albert H Schlueter son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Schuleter of Chester were married Saturday May 17 at United Presbyterian church in Cutler. Rev Albert T Smith performed the double ring ceremony at 7 pm. The wedding featured white satin and a church aisle marked by satin bows with the bride escorted by her father. Attendants wore nylon net frocks. reception followed at the church. The couple will live in Baltimore Md. He works for Westinghouse. she a Pinckneyville High School graduate employed by Webster Printing. Two hundred guests attended from several cities. Cream cheese and date sandwiches with sliced peaches and cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Fay Thompson
Everet Thompson
Pinckneyville
Albert H. Schlueter
Fritz Schuleter
Chester
St United Presbyterian Church
Cutler
Albert T. Smith
Maree Jacoby
Lucille Cleland
Donna
Jimmie King
Veneta Thompson
Henrietta Wheatley
Everett Miller
Marlene Forsyth
Monmouth College
Miss Jacoby
Miss Cleland
Zeigler Teacher Retires After 35 Years
Mrs. Freda Pulliam, Zeigler first grade teacher, retires after 35 years including 20 in Zeigler schools. A farewell supper at Vaughn's featured 20 teachers, songs, gifts, and a 35 candle cake centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn’s
Freda Pulliam
Zeigler
John Williams of Pana Visits Zeigler After Hospital Stay
John Williams of Pana is visiting Zeigler this week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Williams and other relatives. He has just been released from Karnes Hospital in St. Louis where he had been treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Pana
Zeigler
Jim Williams
Karnes Hospital
St. Louis
Zeigler Area Notes Include Meetings and Visits
A patient recovered from eye surgery after two weeks in care. Mrs. Williams visited Pana then Zeigler with relatives. Mrs. John Swalls and children Eddie and Joy traveled from Zeigler to Kankakee to visit Mr. Swalls. Mrs. Julia Wolf of Zeigler and Mrs. Ella Mortimer of Benton joined them. Zeigler OES met in Masonic hall with Mrs. Lloyd Williams presiding. Refreshments were served to 15 members in honor of birthdays by Mrs. Buster Bagwell and Mrs. Robert Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swalls
Eddie and
Joy of Zeigler
Kankakee
Mr. Swalls
Julia Wolf
Zeigler
Ella Mortimer
Benton
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Bonnie Barnes
Grimes
Philathea
Pearl Grimes
South Seventeenth Street
Wilma Priddy
Thelma Priddy
Nellie Pierce
Orlean Robinson
Ella Robinson
Flo Ladd
Edith Winstead
Corinthians
Paul
Effie Lindsay
Iva Maneese
Verba Burk
Brownie
Herrin B&pw
Louise Hamilton
West Cherry Street
Gustava Huffstutler
Marine Room
Ly-Mar
Mrs. McCormick
Home Furnishings
Makion
First Christian Church
15Th and
Piie Sts
Murphysboro
Helen’s Figurine Shop
South Park Avenue
Phore
MNE
Miata
Carronda
Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles
Pres
Jewel Smit
Krause
South Ilinois
Carbondale
Zeigler Oes
Dancing Stars
M. T. H. S. Auditorium
Door Murphysboro
Lever Brothers Company
New York
N. Y
Tyne Lance
Ealesman
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