Hello Dolly at SIU ends summer season with big musical
Laureen Baker stars as Dolly Levi in SIU University Theater production of Hello Dolly. Ethel Merman and Pearl Bailey are noted Broadway precedents. Set in 1890s New York, the plot follows Dolly as a matchmaker who vies for Horace Van der Gelder. Performances August 6 11 12 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets 175 students 275 adults. Reservations 453 5749.
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Southern Illinois University
University Theater, Communications
Carol Channing
Ethel Merman
Pearl Bailey
SIU
Dorothy Lamour
Thornton Wilder
New York City
Dolly Levi
Horace Vandergelder
Horace
Laureen Baker
Mary Ellen Fawk
Ernestina
al Hapke
Christian Moe
Michael Haas
University Theater
State to Evaluate Johnston City Schools This Fall
A Department of Recognition and Supervision committee from OSPI will assess Johnston City schools this fall after Supt. Remo Castrale requested the review and the school board approved on July 17. The team will consider whether to have Eddleman supervise the group or dispatch Springfield officials. The visit follows a building bond defeat and continued use of makeshift classrooms for Washington School pupils.
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Department of Recognition and Supervision
Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction
OSPI
Johnston City
Remo Castrale
Castrale
Loren Eddleman
Mt. Vernon
Richard Small
Eddleman
Springfield
Small
Washington
SIU Receives $96,400 Special Education Grants
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale was awarded 96400 for fellowship awards in the department of special education. Acting chairman Howard G. Morgan said the grant runs through August 31, 1973 and funds will be used in the regular academic year starting September. The money supports five post master fellowships for doctoral level study and seventeen for master’s level study.
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Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Department of Special Education
Howard G. Morgan
Morgan
Benton judge William Webb Johnson retires after 23 years on bench
Circuit Judge William Webb Johnson of Benton retires from the bench after 23 years with a term ending in December. He withdrew his candidacy for retention in Franklin County on July 11 and will be recalled for occasional court work. Johnson, a former FBI agent, began in 1949 as Benton city judge and rose to circuit judge in 1969 after a constitutional change.
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Waukegan
Chicago
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Joliet State Prison
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Newark
N.J
Pittsburgh
Benton High School
Southern Illinois University
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University of Illinois
U. of I
New superintendent aims independent study at Christopher High
Joe D Wilkerson, new Christopher High School District superintendent, plans an independent study program for juniors or seniors by next year. He previously led Cahokia High School as principal and says the program builds research skills and freedom within guidelines.
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Joe D. Wilkerson
Christopher High
Wilkerson
Christopher
Cahokia
Bob Huffman
Herrin
Zeigler-Royalton
Claude Lewis
Sparta High School
Free rock concert in Carbondale to aid students
A free rock music concert is set for 8 p m Thursday Friday and Saturday in the Southgate parking lot across from Papa Caesar s in Carbondale. The Wilson McKinley will headline with local acts. Organizers include Upper Room Coffee House and People s Offering Inc. Donations may be requested to cover costs.
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Papa Caesar’s
Carbondale
Wilson McKinley
Upper Room Coffee House
People’s Offering, Inc
Jerry Bryant
Bryant
Southern Illinois University At
Merlin
Neal Eckert
Ilinois
Chicago
Zeigler mine pollution hearing set
A hearing on water pollution charges against Zeigler Coal and Coke Co mine No 4 in Johnstown City is tentatively scheduled for Sept 18. The mine is accused of polluting Lake Creek Pond Creek and a Pond Creek tributary with acid iron and coal wastes. Officials discussed the case and the hearing date noting efforts to correct the pollution. penalties may total up to 10000 dollars plus 1000 dollars per day.
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Johnston City
Lake Creek
Pond Creek
Delbert Haschemeyer
Pollution Control Board
Johnston City School Fund Receives Doctor Rupprecht Memorial Gifts
Donations to the Dr F O Rupprecht Memorial Fund for Johnston City schools come from office collections and at the doctor’s office 417 E Broadway Blvd. Supt Remo Castrale says funds will buy equipment or library materials. Dr Rupprecht, 54, died of an apparent heart attack.
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Johnston City
Remo Castrale
Sue Kendrick
E. Broadway
Rupprecht
Castrale
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Germany
United States
District mine safety talks set near Willisville
The Southern Illinois Open-Pit District Safety Council meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp dining room along Rt. 4 two miles west of Willisville. Don Monson of Dresser Co. will give an illustrated lecture on hoisting and lifting safety. Bernard Toler asks member chapters to bring injury-frequency rates and man-hours of exposure to compete for the wall plaque.
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Southern Illinois Open- Pit District Safety Council
Willisville
Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp
Rt. 4
Don Monson
Dresser Co
St. Louis
Bernard Toler
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