Hampshire Queen Linda Douglas Crowned at SIU
Linda Douglas was named the 1966 National Hampshire Queen at Southern Illinois University. The Georgia Hampshire Association will represent her. second runner-up Sandy Durham and first runner-up Jeanie Andrews also appear in the photo. The event aligns with the National Hampshire Meat Hog Conference in Du Quoin.
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Linda Douglas
Southern Illinois University
Linda Barrett
la Grange
Hampshire
Miss Douglas
Georgia Hampshire Association
Sandy Durham
Walnutright
Jeanie Andrews
Ohio
du Quoin
Chicago hosts 15th Annual Meeting of Laryngectomees
Five hundred participants from around the world, who have lost their voices, gather in Chicago from August 7 to 12 for the 15th annual meeting of the International Association of Laryngectomees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Association of Laryngectomees
The Aim Is Education Accepted At College
Stanley J. Idzerda writes for Newspaper Enterprise Association on the purpose of college. He argues four guiding questions for a student: God, man, nature, and their relationships, viewing college as a lab for self discovery and wisdom beyond mere fun. The article notes many freshmen drop out and urges authentic engagement with learning.
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Stanley Jr. Idzerda
Newspaper Enterprise
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Stanley J. Idzerda
College of Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Southern Illinois
Henri Bergson
Tierra del Fuego
Japan
State Fair Showing Jackson Projects Six 4-H Demonstrations
Six Jackson County 4-H food demonstrations were selected to go to the State Fair after judging at Ruthers Junior High in Murphysboro. Winners include Barbara Goodman Makanda corn syrup devils food cake Jeannine Liller Carbondale meat selection and freezing Alice McMeen Carbonale turnovers Gwen Crews Vergennes macaroni and cheese Linda Beckman Murphysboro baked apples. Alternates listed include Susan Cox Carbondale food measurements Donna Fager Somerset lazy daisy cake Lin da Congiardo Murphysboro quick mix devils food cake Georgia Caraway Murphysboro pie crust Jody Walker Carbondale peach crisp.
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Barbara Goodman
Makanda
Jeannine Liller
Carbondale
Alice McMeen
Gwen Crews
Vergennes
Donna Kimmel
Ava
Linda Beckman
Murphysboro
Susan Cox
Donna Fager
Somerset
Linda Congiardo
Georgia Caraway
Jody Walker
More Teen Dances Set
The Carbondale YMCA schedules youth dances at Carbondale Community High School tennis courts with Esquires on Friday and Egyptian Combo on Aug 12. Dances run 8 30 to 9 30 p.m. for six weeks amid approval talks with the Carbondale High School School Board. Weitzel credits local businessmen and citizens for the program’s success. The Viscounts are set for a Y Pool dance in Murphysboro tonight.
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Carbondale Ymca
Esquires
Carbondale Community High School
North
Oakland Avenue
YMCA
Carbondale
Allen Weitzel
Weitzel
Viscounts
Murphysboro
Novick Re-elected President of Marion Carnegie Library Board
William Novick was re-elected president of the Marion Carnegie Library Board of Directors. Other officers returned were Mrs. Pearl Powell as vice president Robert Wallace as secretary and Mrs. Joseph McAlpin as treasurer. The board approved testing a new system of book purchasing and asked Librarian Jessie Gray to propose titles at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Novick
Marion
Eight Attend 4 H Conference In Monticello
Williamson County 4 H members Rosemary Craig Lelynna Soldner David Grant and Alan Boester attended the 27th 4 H Junior Leadership Conference in Monticello last week. Jackson County delegates Dale Rathert Janet Oyler Donald Benz and Jean Anne McRoy also participated. Speakers included George Carpenter from Southern Illinois University. Activities featured discussion groups workshops sports crafts music and ceremonials.
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Williamson and
Jackson County
Monticello
Williamson County
Rosemary Craig
Lelynna Soldner
David Grant
Alan Boester
Dale Rathert
Janet Oyler
Donald Benz
Jean Anne McRoy
George Carpenter
Southern Illinois University
Next Week Why Attend College Opinion Letter Prompt
Community readers are invited to send opinions to the Southern Illinoisan offices in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin or Marion. Include name and address. Replies will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Obolist Monte Bedford Rehearses for Interlochen Benefit
Monte Bedford from Carbondale rehearses at the National Music Camp Interlochen Michigan for a benefit concert with pianist Van Cliburn. Bedford a member of the camp World Youth Symphony Orchestra is son of Mr and Mrs Emmett G Bedford 1710 Sunset Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Bedford
Carbondale
van Cliburn
Interlochen
Mich. Bedfrd
World Youth Symphony Orchestra
Emmett G. Bedford
Sunset Drive
Teens and Their Money: Do American Teens Have Too Much?
A collection of teen voices discusses whether American adolescents have too much spending money. They note varied incomes from parents and summer jobs, some saving wisely while others squander funds, with comparisons to past decades and international poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Duke
Murphysbore
Chuck Steinback
Carbondale
Patti Cain
Marion
United States
Connie Sullivan
Mary Clark
Baby Born At Home Before Firemen Arrived
A Carbondale woman who summoned firemen to take her to the hospital gave birth to a baby girl at her home before the emergency truck reached the scene Sunday night. Mrs. Ernest Morris and the infant are in good condition at Holden Hospital. the Morrises have three other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ernest Morris
N. Marion St
Holden Hospital
Morrises
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