Carbondale Pair Return From Georgia Trip
Mr and Mrs Rolla E Wiggins of 322 West Walnut Street Carbondale returned Tuesday from Atlanta Georgia where they visited their son John a student at Georgia Military Academy who accompanied them home for the summer They attended graduation ceremonies where John earned an athletic letter for golf They traveled back to Carbondale via the Smoky Mountains
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla E. Wiggins
Walnut Street
Carbondale
Atlanta
John
Georgia Military Academy
Wiggins
Smoky Mountains
Mr and Mrs Harvey Harry Return From Chicago Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harvey Harry of 408 Beveridge Street Carbondale return from Chicago where Harry was a patient at Illinois Central hospital. He underwent surgery and is improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Harry
Beveridge Street
Carbondale
Chicago
Harry
Illinois Central Hospital
Carbondale Social News Mix Of Meetings And Visits
Community notices from Carbondale include Miss Jeanette Deans Home Bureau program on Finding Time for Things We Want To Do at Mrs Jonas Reid home with ten members and two new. Eleven members of the Wednesday birthday club gather at Mrs Ellbert Wallers home on West Main. Local families attend graduation events at Kemper Military School and Purdue University with visits between Carbondale, Park Forest and West Lafayette. Grace Methodist WSCS holds tea and installs new officers. Garden Club hosts a guest day party. several families host and visit relatives in Grand Tower and Herrin during weekend travels and Army transfer updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Dean
Jackson County Home Bureau
Carbondale
The
Home Bureau
Jonas Reid
University Avenue
Reid
Nettie Trammel
Stewart Chandler
Virgil Barringer
Gerald Veach
Ellbert Waller
West Main Street
Carbondale Grace Methodist Wscs
Glen F. Sharp
C. A.ee
Ben Chamness
S. S. Mosley
C. A. Ashby
Thomas Halterman
Virginia Bryant
Christian Social Relations
Missionary Education
Dennis Perry
Marion Searcy
Dennis Hays
Edgar Rich
Carbondale Garden Club
Jeff Sanders
North
Oakland Street
Claude Fox
May Boomer
Ed Tarankill
Emily Kimborough
Lucy Farr
Carterville Woman Honored At Bassinet Shower
Kathryn Patrick of 313 Prosperity street Carterville was guest of honor at a bassinet shower hosted by Mrs. Raymond Morris. Twenty eight attendees included out of town guests and several prize winners. Local and visiting residents shared weekend activities and social visits across Carterville Herrin and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Patrick
Prosperity Street
Carterville
Raymond Morris
Ella Lindsey
Helen Phillips
Patrick
Jewel Ferner
Hurst
Leonard Childers
Gorham
Virgil Barwick
Herrin
Hester Gurley
Eugene Harris
Betty McCree
Carbondale Troop 26 Ends Year With Tea and Play
Girl Scout Troop 26 of Carbondale wrapped up the school year with a performance titled Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and a court of awards. A summer camp is planned to begin June 9 at Midland Hills Country Club for about seven weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Girl Scout Troop 26
Brush School
Mother Hubbard
Judith Goddard
Constance Townsend
Mother Goose
Geraldine Barker
Tommy Tucker
Jean Lautz
Miss Muffet
Janet Metcalf
Baker
Jane Scott
Simple Simon
Joetta McCoy
Tom the Piper
Cora Rogers
Jack and Jill
Alice Cannon
Mary Jane Robinson
Karen Stotlar
Leah McClain
Nancy Crow
Delores McCall
Peter Piper
Ann Storme
Jack Horner
Carolyn Denison
Glenn
Storme
Midland Hills Country Club
Stewart Chandler
Carbondale Community High School
Chandler
Dalton Metcalf
Roy McClain
Robert Robinson
Richard Scott
Nicholson Suffered Surgery. Dethr Fills In
J. W. Nicholson of the International Shoe Co Steeleville underwent surgery at Jewish Hospital St. Louis this week. John Dethr of Chester will assume Nicholson's duties during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nicholson
International Shoe Company
Steeleville
Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
John Dethr
Chester
Mr. Nicholson
Wedding Breakfast Menu Suggests Melon Balls and More
A wedding breakfast plan features melon balls with lime sherbet, chicken a la king on hot baking biscuits, asparagus tips and carrot curls, plus wedding cake and coffee.
Spring Salad With Endive and Horseradish Dressing
A crisp spring salad combines sliced cucumbers green onions and radishes on endive. A sour cream dressing seasoned with vinegar and horseradish coats the vegetables for a tangy fresh bite.
Grand Tower Visitation Notes Mention Parker and Wilson Families
In Grand Tower visits are noted for Gene Parker of Lackland Air Force Base Texas visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Parker. The reports also mention Stacey Wilson and his parents Mr and Mrs Stacey Wilson in Grand Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Nelson
St. Louis
Dane N
Grand Tower
Edward Hudson
U. S. Army
Edward Hudson, Sr
Georgia
Fort Riley
Kansas
Aileene Cantoni
Arthur Baltzell
Mrs
Stacey Wilson
Gene Parker
Lackland Airbase
Texas
Clyde Parker
Herrin Host George Oteys Guests Visit from Manhattan
Mrs. Robert Sager and son David of Manhattan Kansas visit Herrin with her parents Mr and Mrs George Otey at 520 South Fourteenth Street. Mrs Sager formerly Betsy Jane Otey will attend a class reunion at McMurrah College in Jacksonville. Sunday she will attend the marriage of Miss Margie Holland to Sam Stotlar, both of Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sager
David
Manhattan
Kan
Herrin
George Otey
South Fourteenth Street
Sager
Betsy Jane Otey
McMurra College
Jacksonville
Margie Holland
Sam Stotlar
Visitors Attend Mrs Collins Home in Herrin
Visitors at Mrs. R. H. Collins residence 1008 South Thirteenth street Herrin on Tuesday included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins Jr and Becky of Balesburg and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Collins of Sparta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Collins
South Thirteenth Street
Herrin
Frank Collins, Jr
Becky
Balesburg
Frank Collins
Sparta
Herrin Family Visits Johnston City Relative Reunion
Mr and Mrs John D Walker and Mrs Jessie Walker with son Loren of Herrin spent Sunday visiting Mrs Lydia Henderson in Johnston City alongside Mrs Walker s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Walker
Mr. Walker
Jessie Walker
Loren
Herrin
Johnston City
Walker
Lydia Henderson
Mrs Hagler visits Herrin couple as house guest
Mr. and Mrs. Ped Walker of 1109 North Tenth street Herrin hosted Mrs. Walker’s niece Miss Diane Hagler daughter of Mr and Mrs Harland Hagler of St. Louis as their house guest this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ped Walker
North Tenth Street
Herrin
Walker
Diane Hagler
Harland Hagler
St. Louis
Herrin Visit Brings Gosnell Family Ties to Fore
Mrs. Dale Rhoda and her son Larry Dale of Indianapolis spend a two week vacation in Herrin with her mother Mrs. I P Gosnell. Rhoda is the former Vera Gosnell of Herrin. Also visiting were son in law Othel Wilkerson and Deborah Jo of Rozanna, and Jeanie Mae Gosnell of Herrin. Mrs Ray Chancey and children Ray Walter and Sandra Jean of San Diego left for Mt Vernon then Cincinnati to join husband Roy Chancey on a Navy pistol team tour. They plan to return to Murphysboro in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Rhoda
Larry Dale
Indianapolis
Herrin
I. P. Gosnell
Rhoda
Vera Gosnell
Ray Chancey
Ray Walter
Sandra Jean
San Diego
Calif
Walter Chancey
Mt. Vernon
Kenneth Chancey
Chancey
Cincinnati
Ohio
Roy Chancey
United States
Navy
Chanceys
Murphysboro
F. L. Fox
Jimmie
Cairo
California
Fox
Cleland
Ward family visit noted in Herrin route 1
Frank Ward of Cutler visited four days this week with his Clarence Ward and Mrs Ward at Herrin route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ward
Cutler
Clarence Ward
Borgers Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary at Riverside Park
Mr and Mrs Joe Borgers of Murphysboro marked their 60th anniversary Sunday with family at Riverside Park. A large gathering included their three sons in law and daughters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, with many relatives from Murphysboro DuQuoin Cairo and Kansas City. A son in Kansas City unable to attend joined the celebration by family dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Borgers
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Raymond Flanigan
Howard Clough
Gerry Givens
du Quoin
Joe
Mary
Patie Clough
U. S. Navy
Borgers
Tommie Lee
Mary Lou Cross
Barbara
Mary Susan Clinton
Mark Scott Bateman
Ed Reiman
Helen Bjorkman
Dallas Alley
Herrin Sorority Holds Pot Luck Supper
Beta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Herrin held a pot-luck at Mrs. Gerry Hays home. During the meeting the projects committee awarded Eileen McMurray a four year scholarship to Marian Sawyer, Herrin Township High School senior. Plans were discussed for a July summer party at the Marion Country tub. About 20 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Herrin
Gerry Hays
Herri
Eileen McMurray
Marian Sawyer
Herrin Township
Garcia Hancock
Marion Country Tub
Chester Cub Pack 66 Holds Final Year Meeting
Chester Cub Pack 66 wrapped up its year with a meeting at the Presbyterian church. Gail Shannon departs after months as leader as the Lions Club seeks a new chief. Den Two performed an Indian dance and peace pipe ritual in Kuna attire, awards were given, displays viewed, and a grab box treat plus refreshments provided to families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Presbyterian Church
Gail Shannon
Lions Club
Shannon
den Two
Percy Resident Returns Home
Mrs. Margaret Hahn returns to Percy after a winter in Frankfort Indiana. Bertha Goalby of Alhambra California visits Mr and Mrs William Opp in Pinckneyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Margaret Hahn
Frankfort
Ind
Opp
Pinckneyville
Bertha Goalby
Alhambra
Calif
William Opp
Wanstreets Attend Wedding Near Murphysboro
Mr and Mrs Clifford John and Bob Buschek of Chicago arrive in Murphysboro to visit Mr and Mrs George Wanstreet and Betty Jo. They plan to go to Belleville Friday to attend Miss Jeanette Kaufhold’s wedding to Robert Wanstreet at St Marys Church at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford John
Bob Buschek
Chicago
Murphysboro
George Wanstreet
Betty Jo
Mulberry Street
Belleville
Jeanette Kaufhold
Robert Wanstreet
St. Mary’s Church
James Metcalf Discharged From Navy
James Metcalf, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Metcalf of Murphysboro, returned home Monday from San Diego after a Navy discharge following more than three years of service as a radarman aboard the USS New Jersey and USS James E. Kyse. He attended Southern Illinois University for one year before enlisting. Mrs. J. T. Soutiea of St. Louis will spend Decoration Day in Murphysboro with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Metcalf
Navy
James. Metcalf
J. L. Metcalf
Division Street
Murphysboro
San Diego
Calif
Metcalf
U. S. Navy
U. S. S. New Jersey
James E. Kyse
Southern Illinois University
J. T. Soutiea
St. Louis
R. O. Burke
Robert Pellett
Methodist ministers attend Southern Illinois conference in Mt Vernon
The Rev Clyde Funkhouser and the Rev Earl W Dickey both of Murphysboro are at the Southern Illinois Methodist conference in Mt Vernon this week. John Rowatt of Carterville, a patient at St Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro, is in fair condition after surgery Saturday, as reported by his step-daughter Mrs Garry Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Funkhouser
First Methodist Church
Earl W. Dickey
Centenary Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois Methodist Conference
Mt. Vernon
Rowatt
John Rowatt
Carterville
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Garry Richardson
Mrs Williams Honored at Pink and Blue Shower
Mrs Harold Williams Jr was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by her mother in law at 308 Lucier Street Murphysboro. Decorations featured pink and blue with several guests winning prizes among 30 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Williams, Jr
Harold Williams, Sr
Lucier Street
Murphysboro
Dr Ralph Sabine Attends Conference in Mt Vernon
Dr Ralph Sabine of Murphysboro is in Mt Vernon to attend a conference. He is a lay delegate from the First Methodist Church in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sabine
Methodist
Ralph Sabine
Murphysboro
Mt. Vernon
Southern Illinois Methodist Conference
Sabine
First Methodist Church
Reifsniders Attend Des Moines Wedding of Barbara Madera
Mr and Mrs Charles Reifsnider of 222 South Fourteenth Street Murphysboro returned from Des Moines Iowa where they attended the wedding of Barbara Madera to their son Gene David Reifsnider The ceremony occurred Friday May 23 at 7 pm at the Redeemer Hall with 75 guests in attendance After May 31 the couple will reside at 926 Twenty eighth Street Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reifsnider
South Fourteenth Stret
Murphysboro
Des Moines
Iowa
Barbara Madera
Gene David Reifsnider
Redemer
Allie Dinach
Twenty-eighth Street
Murphysboro People Leave For California
Murphysboro residents depart for a California motor trip joining relatives in Cairo and Visalia. Mrs. F L Fox Vacation from Cledlands Gift Shop. Other travelers include Carl Goudy and Aurelius Allen who visited Murphysboro after weekend with Dr and Mrs Ralph Sebine. Ronnie Esposito arrives from Des Moines for summer at home with Dr and Mrs A R Esposito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Goudy
N. Y
Aurelius Allen
St. Louis
Ralph Sebine
Spruce Street
Miss Dorothy Daniel Returns for Summer Vacation
Miss Dorothy Daniel of Webster Groves Missouri visits home this week from Webster with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Daniel of 2028 Edith Street Murphysboro for the summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Daniel
Webster , Webster Groves
Joe Daniel
Edith Street
Murphysboro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean
Mrs. Waller
Carbondale Club
B. H. Davenport
Haddon, Jr
Kemper Military School
Son
Alvie C. Turner
North Springer Street
Robert W. Turner
Purdue University
West Lafayette
Jim Marberry
J. M. Marberry
South
Maple Street
Marberry
May Cowling
James DeLap
James R. Huff
Park Forest
Purdue
Carbondale Tea
Dr. Sharp
Grace Methodist Wscs
Carbondale Group
Leonard
Railway Postal Clerks’ Wives Club
McPhail Siu
Joe Widdows
South University Avenue
Helen McPhail
SIU
Jim Barth
Marion
Herrin Methodist Church
Spider Web
Miss McPhail
O. L. McPhail
Bride Elect
Edith Rogers
Verta Finn
Bob McPhail
J. A. Hausser
Sherry Lynn
Lenoir
Tenn
Virden Hausser
Southern Baptist Convention
Florida
Hughes
Willy Hughes
Charles Newbill
Kevilly
East St. Louis
Betty Daniels
R. C. Daniels
Lula Ridley
Otto Gernz
Gernz
Harvey Crain
Ridley
Paul Haggard
Missouri
Cape Giradeau
Paul
John Peacks
John Peach
Chester Biggs
Emma Bloodworth
Cobden
Freeman Greers
Freeman Greer, Jr
Marine
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Greer
Greers
William Thernford
Anna
Ray Bloodworth
Freeman Greer
Mrs. Cantoni
Eagle Auxiliary
Eagle Auxiliary of
Eagle Hall
Eunice Scholl
Leona Wall
Ethel Wangelin
Marion Veteran Hospital
Doughboy Monument
Pennsylvania
Sadie Mullen
Pittsburg
Charles Waldrop
North Fourteenth Street
R. D. Stankards
R. D. Stankard
North Twelfth Street
Mr. Stankard
Eskel Rumsy
Richard Lee
Elgin
Rumsy
Vienna
Wilsons
Gene’ Wilson
Kevil, Ky
Claude Legg
Charles Bennett
Wayne B. Broadway
Girl Scout
St. Louis Hospital
George Oteys
Murphyshoro
Clarence Wards
Herrin Sorority
Chester Cub Pack
Wanstreets
Sen
M. Brett
Elm St
Murphyeboro
RED Cross Macaroni
Mie
Red
Mrs. Williams
Lee Dixon
Jean Williams
Barbara Mileur
Mary Ann McRoy
Thelma Williams
Sabines
Pt. Riggie
Ronnie Esposito
Despeetre Dame University
Inurphysboro Week
A. R. Esposito
Miss Daniel
St. Joseph Aspirin
Saas
Polly
Martin Baking CO
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