SIU President Derge praised by son for dedication
David R. Derge III, son of SIU President David R. Derge, says his father is too self critical yet communicates well with students when they listen. The Indiana University sophomore aims to be a musician, plans to graduate in 1975, and recently toured Carbondale during spring break, noting the campus has newer buildings and the University House.
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Community youth activities and events in Jackson County
A schedule lists various youth centers in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and nearby towns hosting open recreation meetings classes and dances. Highlights include Evergreen Park music by Stonehenge 8 to 12 p m Saturday and Jackson County 4-H show at Carbondale Community Center Thursday with admission details for members and non members.
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Carbondale
Stonehenge
Carbondale Attacks
Carbondale Attucks
Herrin
Lesser Youth Center
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Murphysboro
Creal Springs
Jackson County
Carbondale Community Center
W. Elm St
Two Get Health Awards From National Foundation
Anita Elaine Finn of West Frankfort and James Dennis Pfau of Ava received $250 Health Career Awards from the Little Egypt Chapter of the National Foundation March of Dimes. Finn is a Springfield Memorial Hospital School of Nursing sophomore and Pfau will enter Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in St Louis this September.
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West Frankfort
James Dennis Pfau
Ava
Little Egypt
National Foundation March of Dimes
Miss Finn
Frankfort High School
Robert Finn
Rt. 2
Springfield Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Pfau
Trico High School
William Pfau
Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis
Inspirational Youth Choir Tours Southern Colleges
The 30 member Inspirational Youth Choir from northeast Carbondale toured Grambling College in Louisiana, Southern University in Baton Rouge, and Jackson State University in Mississippi, finishing in Mobile, Alabama from July 20 to 24. Sponsored by Carbondale Model Cities Youth Program, the group formed at Olivet Freewill Baptist Church and will perform in Milwaukee on August 6.
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Inspirational Youth Choir
Carbondale
Grambling College
Grambling
Southern University
Baton Rouge
Jackson State University
Jackson
Murphysboro cheerleaders win ribbons at international clinic
Murphysboro Township High School varsity cheerleaders earned two third place ribbons at an international cheerleading clinic held last week at the University of Tinois. The event served as a prep for the upcoming school athletic season in September. Attendees included Terry Boly Alice Murphy Carol Wasmer Laurel Ward Sue Hoyle Robyn Crombar Karen Krump and Jill Calandro.
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Murphysboro Township
University of Tinois
Terry Boly
Alice Murphy
Carol Wasmer
Laurel Ward
Sue Hoyle
Robyn Crombar
Karen Krump
Jill Calandro
Jackson County 4-H Exhibit Set Thursday at Carbondale
The annual Jackson County 4 H exhibit show is scheduled for Thursday at Carbondale Community Center. Judging starts at 8 30 a.m. Exhibits include foods flower arrangements party planning room improvement and babysitting.
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Jackson County
Carbondale
W. Elm St
Jackson County 4 H Winners Honored at Show
Winners from Rockwood, Carbondale, Murphysboro and Ava topped beef, swine, dairy and horse events at the Jackson County 4 H Show held at the H Ball Park. Top beef awards went to Don Hamilton and David Cicardo from the Rockwood area. Gary Chamness of Vergennes won beef reserve champion steer. Other awards included showmanship, sheep, pony, dog care, and meat pen honors across multiple 4 H members.
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Don Hamilton
Rockwood
David Cicardo
Gary Chamness
Vergennes
Robbie Francis
Carbondale
Mark Hodson
Eekseh Makanda
Harry Clendenin
Tammy Heiple
Lisa Batz
Murphysboro
Shona Biggs
Mark Bollmann
Ava
Carol Ann Fager
Dale Collins
Larry Dierks
Area youths attend 1972 State Conservation Camp
Teenage 4-H'ers from Southern Illinois counties attend the 1972 State Conservation Camp at 4H Memorial Camp Monticello. The camp runs Monday through Friday and includes notable attendees Tad Harper Johnst on City Kevin Bame Robert David Campbell Hill David Mestel Mt Vernon Steve Stewart Anna Pinckneyville Benton and others from Jefferson Franklin Perry and Jackson counties.
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Memorial Camp
Monticello
Illinois
Tad Harper
James Harper
Johnston City
Williamson
Kevin Bame
Dean Bame
Robert David
Erwin David
Campbell Hill
Jackson
David Mestel
Bill Mestel
Vernon
Steve Stewart
Kenneth Stewart
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson
Doug Hileman
William Hileman
Anna
Union
Randy Winter
Lyle Winter
Pinckneyville
Perry
Paul Price
Walter Price
Rt. 1
Benton
David Newsom
Imogene Newsom
Lesser
Franklin County
State Fair contestants to be picked in 4H competition
Jackson County 4H will choose participants Monday night at the Farm Bureau office in Murphysboro. Demonstrations and public speaking run 7 p.m. at 10th and Hanson, with topics tied to 4H projects and club activities. Two demonstration winners and one boy and one girl for public speaking advance to the State Fair. a third winner may be chosen if entries exceed twenty.
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Jackson County Farm Bureau
Murphysboro
10Th
Hanson Streets
Springfield
Kris Kristofferson stars as ex musician dealing drugs in Cisco Pike
Kris Kristofferson plays a has been musician who turns to drug dealing in the film Cisco Pike. Karen Black and Gene Hackman also headline this cult classic crime drama from the era.
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Kris Kristofferson
Cisco Pike
Karen Black
Gene Hackman
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