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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1962
Page
6
Dr Goodman outlines cigarette smoking as a powerful addiction rather than pleasure. He cites cancer risks from authorities and urges parents to quit smoking themselves and to push health education in schools. Readers are invited to send questions to Dr Goodman.
Gamma Eta chapter of Delta Theta Tau installed officers at Mrs. William Bud Slicks home in Carbondale. Officers include President Roy McClain and Vice President William Bud Slick, with secretary and historian posts filled by named members. Budslick named outstanding member for 1961. Immediate past president Mrs. Howard Lambert received a pin. Guests included Mrs. Marion Clark and Mrs. Don Baker.
A birthday celebration honored Billie Viola Benz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Benz of Rt 1 Herrin. The event at the Benz home Friday evening served refreshments to fourteen friends and relatives.
Sheba Shrine No. 63 honored mothers at its regular meeting in Carbondale with gifts of red roses. Mrs. Lorena Williams reported on the Denver Supreme Shrine session of May 13. Members present included Mrs. Vivian Parrish and others. upcoming instructions and events were announced. Memorials observed for local members and refreshments served by Wayne Williams and spouse.
Mrs Ray Purcell was installed as president of the Johnston City Woman's Club at a banquet in the Eastern Star dining room. Officers installed included Mrs Richard McAnally vice president Mrs O L Wall secretary and Mrs O H Turner treasurer. The retiring president H E Moore thanked the 1961 62 officers and committee chairs and received gifts. Thirty members and guests attended.
Decima Willoughby announces the chairmen for standing committees at a dinner in Eastern Star Hall. Cookbooks from the state BPW convention will be sold. Miss Willoughby reports on Peoria state convention. Leadership conference set for June 10 at SIU with Mt. Vernon host. MS Fund ball announced by Carterville BPW. Short skit staged by members. July meeting canceled.
Mrs L A Mifflin reported the budget for the coming year at a Herrin First Methodist Church World Vision Circle meeting. Members signed pledge cards. Wanda Crompton gave devotions and Mrs Verla Meriwether presented the program Reach Toward God.
At the Marion VA Hospital thirty six patients produced 100000 poppies for the American Legion and Auxiliary Poppy Day drive. Each thousand poppies earned seven dollars and fifty cents for the fund, aiding hospitalized veterans and their families with essential comforts and temporary assistance.
Mrs Betty Linch was installed as president of Carterville Xi Gamma Kappa at a meeting held at Mrs Eileen Rice home. Also installed were Mrs Alice Black vice president Mrs Zawanda Baxter recording secretary and Mrs Rice treasurer.
Anna Jonesboro Woman's Club honored its officers at a tea at retiring president Mrs. Berry V. Rife's home. Guests included president Mrs. C. E. Johnson first vice president Mrs. Witt Venerable second vice president Mrs. Milton Conn et recording secretary Mrs. W. E. Womick treasurer Mrs. Joe Gollon historian Mrs. Rife and parliamentarian Mrs. R. J. Lewis. Mrs. Walter Bartels and Mrs. Clinton Walker brought women from the Melvin Shelter to the tea.
Some cooks insist on simmering shrimp in an open saucepan while others prefer a tightly covered pot. The article urges trying both methods and choosing the approach that yields best results.
Du Quoin announces the engagement of Joyce Ann Jeremiah to William Joseph Yates son of Lorene Draper Herrin and Joseph W Yates Du Quoin. A June 29 wedding is planned.
Rolls made from six ham slices filled with a cheese horseradish mix and pickle spears. Each ham slice is spread with cheese and horseradish, placed with a pickle, rolled, chilled until firm, then cut into sections and served with toothpicks.
The 25th District American Legion Auxiliary held its annual Girls State tea at the Haven Saturday. Mary Keith of Anna led the event with Judy Henson of Carbondale introducing delegates bound for Girls State at MacMurray College.
In Carbondale the White Rose Club meets with Mrs. Harvey Harry at 408 Beveridge Street. In Murphysboro the Grange Hall Home Bureau gathers with Mrs. Charles Trail on Rt. 3 at 1 p.m.
The Auxiliary of Local 944 United Federated Postal Clerks elected officers. They include president Nancy Closson vice president Johnne Cutler recording secretary Luta Dodge corresponding secretary Bertha Vaughan treasurer Thelma Hoewerton legislative and publicity chairman Cecye Bradley.
Crisp crackers by reheating in a hot oven for a few minutes. They cool and re crisp while you arrange them on a serving dish.
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