Revival Roots of the Kentucky Revival Across Southern Illinois
The article traces early migration into Southern Illinois from Tennessee and Kentucky, describes primitive travel methods, and chronicles the rise of protracted revival meetings led by McGready in 1800 near Auburn, Kentucky. It highlights Camp Ridge and Barton W. Stone's role, memory of camp meetings in Southern Illinois, and Logan County's later Shaker presence from 1808 to 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
John Reynolds
Big Muddy
DeSoto
Logan County
Tennessee- Kentucky
Midwest
McGready
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Gasper River
Auburn
Barton W. Stone
Stone
Camp Ridge
Louisville
Gasper River Church
Rogues’ Harbor
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES
A reader supplied crossword with Across clues including Pitcher's plate venetian blind part Bowie death place Complies volcanic rock and more. Down clues cover Bondsman purple seaweed doctors group Burma chief noose touches end to end scatter opal varieties malt beverages and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bowie
Lhasa
Burma
Crossword Clue Fragments From a Puzzled Page
A list of clues includes eat away sphere duck blemish was indebted born metal toward, suggesting a vocabulary puzzle fragment from a historical page with incomplete entries. The items point to five to six letter answers and typical crossword theme shortcuts.
Illinois announces merit exams and mine safety courses
Miss Maude Myers, director of the Illinois Department of Personnel, announces open competitive series for counselor aide and employment counselors with applications due by August 13 1965. The Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals will offer free mine safety and rescue courses starting August 7 at three rescue stations with details through the state office in Springfield. Glacial geologists discuss past ice ages and future climate possibilities, noting that a 9 F drop could trigger another Ice Age and outlining historic ice coverage and the influence on Illinois soils and water. Reports from game technicians indicate fewer pheasants in 1965 due to lower populations, with hunting season set to run November 13 to December 12 and bag limits at two cock pheasants per day and four in possession after opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
L. Leon Ruff
Ruff
Springfield
Princeton Ave
Benton Mine
E. Main St
Eldorado Mine
Locust St
Department of Mines and Minerals
State Office
Illinois State Geological Survey
Illinois
Midwest
Canada
Carbondale
Harrisburg
North American
Illinois Department of Conservation
Illinois State Fair 1965 Young America Fair Aug 13 22
The Illinois State Fair offers cash prizes totaling 900 and a chance to audition for a televised nation ally talent show at the Young America Fair in Springfield Aug 13 22. Teen contests include cheerleading folk singing musical groups and general talent. Square Dance Exhibition and lost art canoe making also feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
John Dube
Dube
Rivieras
Jules Blattner
Four Wheels
Farm City Day proposed at Illinois State Fair
Kiwanis Clubs sponsor Farm City Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 17. The program runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Junior Activities Building with Gov. Otto Kerner speaking and introductions by state agriculture officials. Four farm families from across Illinois will be presented by Farm Bureau Grange Farmers Union and National Farmers Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Kiwanis Clubs
Springfield
Herman Haag
Southern Illinois University
Agricultural Industries
Haag
Agriculture and Conservation Committee
Illinois-Eastern
Iowa
Kiwanis International
Otto Kerner
State Department of Agriculture
the Grange
The
Farmers’ Union
National Farmer's Organization
Future Farmers of America
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Education In Illinois Seeks Updated School Libraries
The Illinois Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction aims to boost library facilities in over 1,000 school libraries with up-to-date instructional materials. The Supervisor of Instructional Materials leads services to librarians across 4,364 public schools, aiding 1,980,664 students and 32,367 teachers through workshops, consultations, and visits. It cooperates with the Illinois State Library, Illinois Education Association, and other groups to set standards and certification requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
USPI
Illinois State Library
Illinois Education Association
Illinois Association of School Boards
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Illinois Association of School Librarians
Science Topics and Notes from a 20th Century Issue
The piece surveys the U.S. patent system on its 175th anniversary noting Washington established it in 1790 and annual patent flow of about 87 000 applications with around 1 000 grants weekly. It cites Dr John R Dunning advocating cabinet status for science and mentions Great Lakes freighters sunk to form a pier base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
George Washington
Patent Office
Washington
John R. Dunning
Columbia University
Office of Science and Technology
Great Lakes
Charles S. Hebard
Charlevoix
Mich
Louisville
Social Security Payment Questions and Answers
A reader asks about underpayments and overpayments in Social Security benefits. Answers define underpayment as funds due but not paid and overpayment as money paid when not due or in excess. The column notes repayment methods by check or money order and where to mail questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security
Social Security Administration
Social Security Payment Center
For You Retiring in 1965 A Study of the Year 1900
A 65 year old retiree, Eugene Royster, examines life in 1900. He notes no major disasters, cites innovations like the caterpillar tractor and the first German zeppelin, and records 1900 demographics. He argues the project offers purpose beyond idle retirement and promotes a 36 page Golden Years booklet for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Royster
Benjamin Holt
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
Royster
William McKinley
Jennings Bryant
U.S
Philippines
Guam
Puerto Rico
Spain
Dept. Csps
Grand Central Station
New York
N.Y
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Southern
Yue
Polly
Pauline
Luzon
Fiz
Fia
Mine Department
Greenland
Florida Flash
Judy Kennedy
Miami, Fla, Seaquarium
State Fair News
Frankfost
By C.D. Smith
SIU
Ray Page
Public Instruction
Wayne State University
Smithsonian Institution
Imperial Commission
Philadelphia
Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum
Paul E. Garber
Penn State University
San Bernardino
Calif
Question and Answer Series
Sebastian J. Valle
Clarion Printing Company
N. Rapp Ave
Columbia, Il
Wynn
Ed Wynn
Keenan
Ned
Bikini Beach
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