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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1950

Page

5

Woman's Club Officers Installed at Carbondale Luncheon

At First Methodist church Thursday the Carbondale Federated Woman's club installed new officers led by district president Mrs. G. F. Comstock. Officers installed were Mrs. J. Henry Schroeder president, Mrs. Rollo Wiggins first vice president, Mrs. Harry Grater second vice president, Mrs. C. I. Van Arsdalen third vice president, Mrs. Joe Widdows recording secretary, Mrs. Olen Eaton corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Paul Barrett treasurer. A luncheon followed with reports on past work and by law changes.

Carbondale Federated Woman's Club First Methodist Church G. F. Comstock J. Henry Schroeder Rollo Wiggins Harry Grater C. I. van Arsdalen Joe Widdows Olen Eaton Paul Barrett Wiggins Federation of Women's Clubs Comstock Illinois Club Illinois Schroeder

Veterans Hospital Visit by V F W Auxiliary

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Illinois department entertained veterans at the State hospital in Anna on Wednesday night. Ice cream pie gifts of cigarettes were given to each guest. Fern Davis of Anna, hospital chairman, supervised arrangements with help from Union County auxiliary members.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Ilinois State Hospital Anna Fern Davis Union County Auxiliary

Summer Icing Sundress Pattern T9463 For Sizes 12 14 16 18

Readers can order pattern T9463 for a flower petal scalloped sundress with a smooth jacket and dirndl skirt suitable for town or dance. Sizes include 12 14 16 18 2. fabric needs 3 yards 35 inch plus 1% yards contrast. Complete Sew Chart and illustrated steps. Send 30 cents to Marian Martin Daily Free Press Pattern Dept 364 Pat tern New York NY.

Marian Martin Daily Free Press West 18Th St New York N. Y

Charleston Comes Back Charms Aged And Young Dancers

Hollywood May 26 AP Charles ton revival of the 1920s Charleston draws middle aged and younger dancers. Dr Floyd Ruch of USC explains two motives: nostalgia for the 1920s and novelty for those who never saw the dance. The Mocambo hosts Monday Charleston sessions as dance schools include it in curricula.

Floyd Ruch University of Southern California Ruch Mocambo Hollywood Dr. Ruch Charleston

U S Education Group Invited Back to Japan

General MacArthur announced five members of the U S education mission to Japan have accepted his invitation to return to assess progress on recommendations. The mission led by Dr George Stoddard of Illinois submitted a report MacArthur praised as a document of ideals high in the democratic tradition.

Tokyo Japan MacArthur U. S. Education George Stoddard University of Illinois McArthur

Jerusalem City Halts Barclays Loan Bid

The Hatzafeh newspaper reports Barclays Bank of London refused a 1.4 million dollar loan to the City of Jerusalem citing the uncertain political situation. The funds were intended for new development schemes in the city.

Music Club Plans Recital at Community High School

The English Junior Music Club met at Mrs. English’s home for its May gathering. Performances included A Balalaika Serenade and Hovering Butterflies with program notes, plus Mozart and Cui pieces. The club discussed harpichord versus grand piano, and announced a June 25 recital at Community High School with members praised for past civic performances.

English Junior Music Club Robert W. English West Grand Avenue Irene Rodgers Frances Schoen Jesse Gaynor Judy Malone Chopin Ann Ragsdale Cui Sharon Talley Mozart Wanda Landowska Barbara Jane English Corelli Scarlatti Bach Billy Brackett Delores Carter Illinois Federation of Music Clubs Southern Illinois University Community High School Ann Bracewell Sally Taylor Barbara English

Hiller Home Bureau Lesson Highlights Cancer Control

The Hiller Home Bureau met at Mrs. Paroid Jones’s home for a noon potluck on May 24. President Mrs. Kenneth Lingle led the session with a roll call and introduced a lesson on Cancer Control by Miss Jeanette Dean. Members and guests listed include multiple Lingle, Wright, Hagler, Jones, Gentry, Dillinger, Showmake, and Boston families.

Hiller Home Paroid Jones Kenneth Lingle Jeanette Dean Ralph Ellis Willard Penrod Paul G. M. Lingle Gary Keith Lingle Ralph Wright Robert Wright Orville Wright J. S. Rawden Ernest Hagler Sue Jerry Hagler Elvin Gentry Belva Kay Sue Gentry Carl E. Jones Charlotte Terry Jones Gary Dillinger Raymond Dillinger Loy

Queen Mother Mary Celebrates 83rd Birthday

Queen Mother Mary turned 83 today as royal family members gathered at London celebrations and messages from around the world arrived.

London Mary

University High Prom Tonight at SIU Little Theatre

University High juniors and seniors will hold their annual prom tonight at the Little Theatre on the Southern Illinois University campus. A banquet will precede the dance with Ernie Limpus and his orchestra playing from 8 30 to 1.

University High School Little Theatre Southern Illinois University Ernie Limpus

South Highway Club Meets Wednesday

The South Highway club gathered at Mrs. Delvin Thompson's home for a brief business session followed by games. Punch cookies and candy were served to several members and guests including Mrs. J L Rushing and daughter Mrs. Lester Trobee and children, Mrs. Ruby Mollhagen, Mrs. Arthur Ross and children, Mrs. N H Graham, Mrs. Virginia Hagler and son, and Mrs. Roy Parks.

South Highway Club Delvin Thompson J. L. Rushing Lester Trobee Ruby Mollhagen Arthur Ross N. H. Graham Virginia Hagler Roy Parks

Rummage Sale At City Hall This Saturday May 27

A rummage sale sponsored by the Presbyterian Church will be held at City Hall at 9 a m on Saturday May 27. Proceeds support church activities and community programs. Farmers market and bake sale items may be available.

City Hall Presbyterian Church

Eastern Star Official Visit Set for June 6

The Carbondale chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will host Matilda C. World worthy grand matron for an official visit on Tuesday June 6 at the Masonic Hall. Dinner is planned at the First Methodist church at 6 30 with reservations requested.

Carbondale The Order of the Eastern Star Matilda C. World Masonic Hall First Methodist Church

Sheba Shrine events and Woodmen Circle meeting announced

Friday events include a Sheba Shrine School of Instruction at 3 p.m. with a pot luck, a regular meeting at 6 p.m., and a 7 45 p.m. gathering urged for all members. Woodmen Circle plans a meeting at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Edna King due by Friday June 2.

Sheba Shrine Woodmen Circle Odd Fellows Hall Edna King

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