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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1968
Page
6
Fashion notes describe a major rise in men and boys sweater production, colors, and styles. Mock turtlenecks lead necklines as high crews and V shapes join fine gauge knits, mohair, lambswool, and bulky patterns. Sports jackets introduce double knit and hopsack weaves with bright colors. Father’s Day gifts offer new options.
Barbara Goerke and Robert A. Brunner of Carbondale plan an August 41 wedding. Barbara, SIU history graduate student and teaching assistant, will wed Robert, an SIU radio-TV graduate and future WSAZ broadcaster. Linda Sue Julen and Charles N. Orr also announce an early June Goreville wedding. Carol Harper and Roger G. Green announce an August 3 wedding in Goreville with SIU links and local family ties.
Dr. Everett E. Jeter of Marion spoke at Williamson County Young Republicans noting his candidacy for the GOP coroner nomination. He opposes incumbent James R. Wilson and pledged fiscal efficiency in the coroner’s office if elected.
Members of area Business and Professional Women's Clubs are urged to attend the BPW Leadership Conference at University Center Carbondale on June 9. Rose Tate of West Frankfort will chair the event with devotions at 9 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. luncheon. State officers will attend as district 13 becomes district 16 under redistricting.
The Masters Quartet of Vincennes Indiana will give a gospel concert at Crainville Baptist Church at 2 p.m. A freewill offering will be collected and the public is invited.
Mrs. Harold Empson, newly elected president of Omicron chapter, Marion Beta Sigma Phi, describes her first Mardi Gras in New Orleans and fondness for friendly locals. She boards public health nurse, travels with relatives on coasts, and pursues antiques and ceramics while coordinating programs with Marion and Harrisburg chapters.
A homecoming celebration in Coello runs today through Sunday featuring children's rides and concession stands. A boccie ball tournament starts at 1 p.m. Sunday, followed by a horse pulling contest at 3 p.m. Outdoor dancing is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. Don's Polka Rounders perform Saturday and Ted's Top Hats perform Sunday. admission is free.
Robert A. McCoy of Carbondale received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Iowa State University in Ames last week. He earned his bachelor's degree from SIU in 1964 and plans to teach as an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg after a summer move with his wife Carolyn Morgan.
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