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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1952

Page

8

Mrs Holt of Murphysboro Leaves for West

Mrs Richard Holt and daughter Deborah Kay of Murphysboro traveled by plane from St Louis to California to join her husband Sgt Richard Holt with the 44th Division of the Illinois National Guard at Cooke. They will live in Santa Barbara. Also visiting Murphysboro for the weekend are Mrs Martin Roper and her children from Marissa with Mrs Anna Yarborough and Mrs Robert Crombar on Pine Street. The Rev Ris attending the Methodist conference in Mt Vernon.

Richard Holt Deborah Kay Murphysboro California Sgt 44Th Division Illinois National Guard Cooke Martin Roper Marissa Anna Yarborough Robert Crombar Pine Street Mt. Vernon Paul Press Anna Press Marie Brink St. Louis Ruth Brauer Carbondale Sylvia Brauer Mary Brink Oak Street

Murphysboro Gatherings Highlight Local Visits and Cook Family Reunion

Weekend visitors from St Louis Carbondale and Murphysboro joined relatives in Murphysboro for Aunt visits and a May 25 Cook family reunion at Riverside Park. Attendees included numerous Cook family members from East St Louis Anna Gavins Gorham Anna and Murphysboro. A Pleasant Grove unit meeting featured talks on meals cosmetics hair and health with a June 11 follow up at Sandra Zimmerman’s home. In St Louis weekend trips Betty Turnage installed as officer and a board approved recorder purchase funded by a hot dog supper proceeds.

Cook Riverside Park Murphysboro Walter Weber Colton Calif Elmer Cook Vandalia Odell Cook Alabamy N. Y Iva Barman Willard Cook East St. Louis Frank Reel A. D. Cook Ava Carl Swain Anna Robert Stone Henry Stone Gorham Ada Housewright Art House Carolyn Hagler Pleasant Grove Martha Ellis Anna Belle Phifer Sue Hagler Sandra Zimmerman Betty Pheifer Betty Gran Betty Turnage Edith McRoy Board of Education Southern Illinois University

Murphysboro Visitors Return After City Weekend

Members and friends of the family of the late Frank Bost returned to their homes after visiting Murphysboro. Among those listed are Mrs. Frank Bost of Chicago and various relatives from Elgin Woodale Round Lake Chicago Heights Marion and St Louis. The group then motored to Mattoon after their Murphysboro visit.

Frank Bost Murphysboro Chicago Edward Bost Elgin Bennett Bost Woodale Mary McMann Nick Ectr Fox Lake William Carnes Round Lake George Best Moline Louis Later Chicago Heights Harry Goddard Johnston City Anna Nichols Marion

Mrs Ben Hecht Promotes Blue Bonnet Margarine Ad

Mrs Ben Hecht endorses Blue Bonnet Margarine and F N E Flavor Nutrition Economy claiming Sunny sweet taste and year round Vitamin A. She emphasizes that two pounds of Bonnet cost less than one pound of premium spread and that the product offers flavor nutrition and economy for bread spreads.

Ben Hecht

Longfellow Parent-Teachers elects officers in Murphysboro

Mrs Doris Guiette was installed as president of the Longfellow Parent Teachers association at its final meeting of the year in Murphysboro New officers Alene Kessel was named vice president Margaret Russell secretary and Ruth Mc was named treasurer with the ceremony marking the end of the school year

Doris Guiette Longfellow Parent-Teachers Association Murphysboro Alene Kessel Margaret Russell Ruth Mc

Final Meeting: Chester Woman's Club Installs New Officers

Mrs. M. T. Webster was installed as president at the Chester Women's Club final meeting of the year on Friday May 23 in the basement of the Catholic school. New officers include Mrs. James Clay Tindall first vice president Mrs. John Boxdorfer second vice president Mrs. Wilbert Adams secretary Mrs. Walter Berlie treasurer and Mrs. Charles Middlesworth corresponding secretary. Members donated articles for an auction conducted by Vincent Birchler with 108 attending. Spring motif decorations and club chorus provided music led by Mrs. A. L. Gilster as chairwoman.

M. T. Webster Chester Woman’s Club James Clay Tindall John Boxdorfer Wilbert Adams Walter Berlie Charles Middlesworth Vincent Birchler A. L. Gilster

Lois Ann Bean Weds J Lee Roy Williams in Chester

Miss Lois Ann Bean and J Lee Roy Williams wed Saturday May 24 at First Methodist Chester with white gladioli and stock, bells of ferns and lighted tapers. The bride wore ivory lace and satin, carried a white Bible with a white orchid, and was escorted by cousin Billie M. Deal. Music included Dorcas Callahan singing Because and The Lord's Prayer. Reception 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the bride’s home. The couple, McKendree students, plan to Chicago and Champaign for their honeymoon and will live at 516 North Fourteenth Street East St. Louis.

First Methodist Church Chester Lois Ann Bean J. Lee Roy Williams Miss Bean Irvin Bean Updyke Street Mr. Bean Mr. Williams J. S. Williams North Fourteenth Street East St. Louis Earl Dorcas Callahan Edwardsville Billie M. Deal Faye Bean Constance Parrish John Hughes Leland Spragle Dick Friend Burton Gedney Beverly Taylor Eddie Taylor Edward Taylor Miss Parrish Chicago Champaign McKendree College Williams Methodist Church WAA SCA Kappa Chi Sorority McKendree Lansd

Chester Women Visit in Arkansas in Batesville

Mrs Ray Louvier and daughter Bonnie Sue and Mrs John Allison of Chester visit Batesville Arkansas with Mr and Mrs David Hawthorne and family. Key attended pres exercises on Monday May 26 for Jimmie John Hawthorne.

Ray Louvier Bonnie Sue John Allison Chester Batesville, Ark David Hawthorne Key Jimmie John Hawthorne

Mothers Visit in Campbell Hill Party

Sgt and Mrs Harold Bollman of Fort Custer Michigan visit Campbell Hill with their mothers Mrs Hulda Bollman and Mrs Lily Lampe in a family gathering.

Campbell Hill Harold Bollman Fort Custer, Mich Hulda Bollman Lily Lampe

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