Kroger Head Outlines Public Relations Mission in Carbondale
Joseph B. Hall, Kroger president, spoke to Carbondale Lions Kiwanis Rotary Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber members at Carbondale High School about Kroger’s aim to sell through public relations. He described profit sharing and stock ownership as part of a people centered approach and cited beans as a symbol of Kroger products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Busineonics
Carbondale Community High School
Joseph B. Hall
Kroger Co
Kroger’s
Hall
Carbondale Lions
Kiwanis
Rotary
Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kroger
Carbondale
H. L. Lindsey
United States
Washington
Kroger S
Kroger Company
Knights of Columbus Council Meet in Murphysboro
Area K of C Council plans Monday gathering in Murphysboro at 8 pm to outline programs for Murphysboro Cairo Herrin and Evansville. District Deputy William Ryan of Cairo directs the district meeting with Grand Knight Daniel Pautler and officers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Council
Murphysboro
Cairo
Herrin
Evansville
William Ryan
Daniel Pautler
W. L. McGinnis
Metropolis Enforces Rabies Quarantine for Dogs
Mayor Barney Beane reports rabies outbreak after a attacking dog. State Agriculture Dept issues orders to confine all dogs and shoot stray canines. Dog owners must keep pets leashed or muzzled during the quarantine period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
Barney Beane
Beane
Eut
Prince of Peace Exhibit Draws About 500 In Murphysboro
The Prince of Peace life of Christ exhibit at 12th and Walnut in Murphysboro attracted about 500 visitors by Wednesday. Tour director Clifford Cunningham said the exhibit has traveled the southern United States since May 15, 1951 and aims to cover the country in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
12Th
Walnut Streets
Clifford Cunningham
United States
State Police Leave for Springfield Fair
Eighteen patrolmen from State Police District 13 departed Du Quoin for assignment at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield under the direction of Sgt. Thomas Leffler of Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Fair
State Police District 13
du Quoin
Springfield
Thomas Leffler
Mount Vernon
Johnson Quartet to Perform at Percy Assembly of God
The Johnson Quartet of Murphysboro will present a musical program at the Assembly of God church in Percy at 7 30 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Quartet
Murphysboro
Assembly of God
Percy
Overindulgent Eater Chilled By Chili and Not So Hot Dogs
Marvin Mitchell of Pine Bluff Arkansas is recovering in New Haven at a relative’s home after a near fatal indigestion episode. He collapsed on Carmi’s main street Sunday following a meal of five hot dogs two bowls of chili a large hunk of watermelon and three bottles of soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Mitchell
Pine Bluff
Ark
New Haven
Mitchell
Carmi
Corn Looks Good After Rain Revival
Southern Illinois crop notes say drought damage should be limited. Eldon Starkweather, Jackson County Farm Advisor, expects corn yield to top last year despite late rains. He warns timing matters and forecasts harvest beginning in late October to early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Eldon Starkweather
Jackson County
Youth Held In Union Burglary
Billy Max Sullen, 17, of Dongola, admitted a robbery charge and is jailed on a $2,000 bond after burglaries at Dongola Texaco and adjacent cafe. Authorities link him to a second break in at Chapman Hardware in Alto Pass with $20 to $30 missing, but no clues on the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Max Sullen
Dongola
Hatley
Union County
Sullen
Texaco
Eileen Ablett
Speck Osman
Carrier Mills Man Held in Auto Case
Donald Nolen aged 25 of Carrier Mills was picked up in Kirkwood Missouri driving a car stolen May 5 from Carbondale. He is held in Jackson County jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before the state's attorney. Carbondale owner J W Milligan joined officers to recover the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Nolen
Carrier Mills
Kirkwood
Carbondale
Jackson County
J. W. Milligan
Roy Carter
A. J. Phoenix
Fred Henderson to Emcee Labor Day Celebration in Herrin
Fred Henderson a former Herrin mayor will be master of ceremonies for the two day Tri County Labor Day Celebration in Herrin. The event runs Sunday August 31 and Monday September 1 with a 10 30 a m parade and bands floats and entertainment planned. Local officials including a district 21 UMW leader David Fowler Muskogee will speak and a parade marshal will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henderson
Herrin
Young
Herrin City
Association
David Fowler
Four From SIU Take Jobs
Four Southern Illinois University graduates and students accepted positions through the SIU Placement Service. Earl B. Robb will serve as engineer's assistant at McDonnell Aircraft Corp in St. Louis. Jane Torrence Minckler becomes chemist at C. D. Searle Co in Chicago. Glenial Dutton joins J. C. Penney Co as sales trainee in Columbus Indiana. Warren G. Jennings will be principal of Cartier Mills High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Earl B. Robb
McDonnell Aircraft Corp
St. Louis
Robb
Southern
Earl Robb Sr
W. Robinson
Harrisburg
Jane Torrence Minckler
C. D. Searle Co
Chicago
Minckler
L. S. Torrence
Morrison Ave
Chester
Glenial Dutton
J. C. Penney Co
Columbus
Ind
Dutton
Enoch Dutton
Route 1
Cave-In-Rock
Warren G. Jennings
Cartier Mills High School
Jennings
Edward Jennings
Junction
Steeleville and Willisville Scouts See Browns in St Louis
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Steeleville and Willisville watched the St. Louis Browns play in St Louis on Tuesday in a community outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub
Boy
Steeleville
Willisville
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Airman Sullivan Serves With Japan Defense Unit
Carroll G. Sullivan an Airman first class draftsman with the Japan Air Defense Force 6160th Air Base Wing draws diagrams and maps for the communications mission defending southern Japan. He joined the Far East Air Forces in January 1951. His mother Mrs Lulu M Sullivan lives at 427 Lucier Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6160Th Air Base Wing
Japan
Carroll G. Sullivan Murphysboro
U. S. Air Force
Japan Air Defense Force
Sullivan
Dia
Far East Air Forces
Lulu M. Sullivan
Lucier St
Murphysboro
Jaycee Meeting Moves to Brewster Garage
A Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting tonight starts at 7 p m at Brewster's Garage instead of the Ly Mar Hotel Marine Room. A buffet luncheon will be served. Speakers include Herrin Mayor Fred Schoonover a state Jaycee vice president and Herrin engineer George Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Anna Family Among Crash Victims Near Cisco
Dr and Mrs Leonard Hordecker of Anna were among four injured in a crash involving two cars and a freight train on Route 48 near Cisco Tuesday afternoon, one person killed. Helen A Hutton of Valparaiso Ind died from injuries Wednesday night.
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Leonard Hordecker
Anna
Cisco
Decatur and
Macon County Hospital
Hordecker
H. C. Steck
Anna State Hospital
Helen A. Hutton
Valparaiso
Ind
Madge Phipps
Chicago
Hutton
Decatur
Macon County
Chester Combe
White Heath
G. N. Crum
Craig Huff
Clinton
Crum
Phipps
Hotton
Brintlinger Funeral Home
Eisenhauers Visit Son on West Coast from Royalton
Mr and Mrs F H Eisenhauer and son Leon of Royalton recently returned from a West Coast trip. They visited their son A 2c Les lies Eisenhauer stationed at McClellan Air Force Base near Sacramento. They also toured Yellowstone National Park and Salt Lake City. They have another son Perry Dale who recently entered service at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhauers
Royalton
West Coast
F. H. Eisenhauer
Leon
Leslies Eisenhauer
McClellan Air Force Base
Sacramento
Calif
Yellowstone National Park
Salt Lake City
Utah
Eisenhauer
Perry Dale
Ft. Leonard Wood
Road Upkeep Bids Sent For State Confirmation
The Jackson County Road and Bridge committee opened bids for a year of motor fuel tax funded road maintenance and sent the low bid to the State Highway District for confirmation. The contract, valued at 60 000 to 70 000 dollars, should be approved in a few days with work starting next week. Roads include Murphysboro Ava blacktop and the Vergennes Franklin County line road plus Route 51 to Giant City State Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Road and Bridge Committee
State Highway District Office
Carl Worthen
Murphysboro-Ava
Vergennes
Franklin County
Blacktop
Giant City State Park
Vogel Woman Installed as Senior Vice President at District VFW Meet
Mrs. Vogel of Christopher was installed Sunday as senior vice president of the 10th District Veterans of Foreign Wars during the Lawrenceville meeting. She conducted the business session in place of President Marion Sandifer of St. Louis with 300 members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vogel
Christopher
Lawrenceville
Creal Man Sentenced for Driving Under Influence
Jesse Herring 35 of Creal Springs received a three month term in Vandalia state penal form by Judge A R Cagle after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He had no license or state auto license and drove without lights after dark, giving a false name after a collision with John Newlin on Route 16 near Marion. This was his second DUI arrest. he was fined $30 in October by Marion justice W B Roberts. He is married with seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Herring
Creal Springs
A. R. Cagle
Williamson
Herring
John Newlin
Marion
Newlin
Hewlin
W. B. Roberts
Marion Justice
the Pee
Livestock Sale Set by Southern Association in Mt Carbon
The Southern Livestock Association of Jackson County set October 3 for a sale of about 400 feeder calves at the old Silica plant site in Mt. Carbon. Frank Easterly is president and says pens cost about $2,500 to construct. Calves are expected to bring about $5 per hundred more than the regular market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Livestock Association of
Jackson County
Mt. Carbon
Frank Easterly
Weldon Starkweather
Starkweather
Dixon Springs
Association
Louis Dietz
Claude Osburn
Robert Morgan Sr
R. B. Blacklock
Merle Hickman
Watt Glemm
Easterly
Thursday Box Supper Aids Carterville Summer Band
An old fashioned box supper and musical program takes place at the Carterville Masonic Temple at 7 30 p m on Thursday. Attendees bring their own box supper. Proceeds from the box auction fund sending the Carterville summer band to Springfield on August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Carterville Masonic Temple
Springfield
Dr. Clifford D. Neill Moving Carbondale Office
Carbondale dentist Dr. Clifford D. Neill will relocate his offices to 307 South University Avenue on Monday. The current address is 222% South Illinois Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Neill
Carbondale
Clifford D. Neill
South University Avenue
South Illinois Avenue
Lone Oak Home Bureau Picnic Attracts 33 Attendees
Thirty three persons attended the Lone Oak Home Bureau picnic supper Friday night at the Herrin city park. Mrs. Athol Maze won the prize for arriving first and Mrs. Blanche Margrave received a surprise for being last. Prizes for games went to Wayne Crain Athol Maze and Jack Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Oak Home Bureau
Herrin
Athol Maze
Blanche Margrave
Wayne Crain
Jack Smith
Carterville Man Sentenced for Vagrancy in Vandalia
Edmond Smith aged 36 from Carterville was sentenced to six months in the state penal farm at Vandalia by Judge A R Cagle in Williamson County Court. Sheriff Ora Kirby said Smith drew a knife on Carterville policeman Ab Priddy before his arrest Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond Smith
Carterville
Vandalia
A. R. Cagle
Williamson
Ora Kirby
Smith
Ab Priddy
Seek Funds for Dog Kennels at Crab Orchard Lake
Crab Orchard Sportsmen's Association officials appeal for donations to raise 5000 dollars for 72 modern dog kennels at Crab Orchard Lake. About 3500 dollars has been raised. groundbreaking planned for Saturday Aug 16 behind the C.O.B.A. clubhouse with cooperation from the Fish and Wildlife Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Sportsmen's Association
Crab Orchard Lake
Jack Arthur
Diagraph Bradley
Ordill
James W. Brigham
Herrin
Mr. Brigham
Arthur
C.O.8
Zeigler Eastern Star Hosts Guest Night at Masonic Hall
Zeigler Eastern Star Chapter 841 held guest night at the Masonic Hall. Miss Irene Gamber of Christopher, Grand Martha in 1951, was guest of honor. Officers were introduced by Thelma Williams and G W McDowell. About 80 members and guests enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler Des
Zeigler Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Zeigler
Irene Gamber
Christopher
Martha
Thelma Williams
G. W. McDowell
Iva Lee
Bob Travelstead
Marion
Rachael
Edgar Eberrolt
Johnston City
Ruth McDo
Clara Taake
Lennis Crump
Katherine Terando
Vera Frazier
Belle Breeze
Gladys Saunders
Amy Jennings
PCHS Adds Five To Teaching Staff
Pinckneyville Community High School expands faculty with five new teachers three of them local natives. Carl Birkner will teach math and assist football coaching. Patricia Dougan will teach history. Helen Morgenstern joins girls physical education. Marilyn Stroh to teach English. Theresa Miriani joins commercial department with degrees from SIU and Denver University and teaching experience across multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Carl Birkner
Southern Illinois University
Patricia Dougan
Perry County
Helen Morgenstern
University of Illinois
Gillespie
Marilyn Stroh
New Athens
Southern _ Illinois University
PCHS
Theresa B. Miriani
Herrin
Southern Ilinois University
Denver University
Walier
Christopher High School
West Virginia Institute of Technolo
State Demos Meet Tuesday for Governor Candidate
The Democratic State Central Committee will meet in Springfield Tuesday to pick the party candidate for governor. Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett backs the post, claims a majority of the 25 committeemen, and cites labor leaders and mayors in support. Barrett reports 13 mayors and an avalanche of labor support backing his bid against Lt. Gov. Sherwood Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield
Adlai Stevenson
Sherwood Dixon
Edward J. Barrett
James A. Agnan
Chicago
Barrett
Illinois
Bloomington
Freeport
Lincoln
Centralia
Gillespie
Bradley
Sparta
Spring Valley
Taylorville
Roanoke
Benton
Roxana
Eldorado
Cook County
Democratic Machine
Zeigler Resident Seeks Treatment After St Louis Visit
Earry Strohkirch and family returned to Zeigler from Wood River where they stayed three days after the death of Mr FrEd Gerls. Mrs Lawrence Hawkins of Chicago and children Billy and Marietta visit Zeigler. Mr Strohkirch went to St Louis hospital Monday for examination and possible surgery accompanied by Mrs Strohkirch and Mrs Frank Cornwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earry Strohkirch
Zeigler
St. Louis Hospital
Wood River
Mr. Strohkirch
Fred Gerls
Lawrence Hawkins
Chicago
Strohkirches
Billy
Marietta
St. Lukes Hospital
St. Louis
Strohkirch
Frank Cornwell
SIU Graduation and Exams Set This Week
Southern Illinois University will graduate more than 200 students Friday night at McAndrew Stadium with rain contingency moving to University School gymnasium. Dr. Orville Alexander chairs commencement. Dr. Robert L. Sutherland of the Hogg Foundation will speak. Final exams for the summer term are Thursday and Friday. fall term begins September 4 with New Student Week through September 7 and registration September 8-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
McAndrew Stadium
University School Gymnasium
Orville Alexander
Shryock Auditorium
University School
Robert L. Sutherland
Hogg Foundation For Mental Hygiene
University of Texas
Southern
Leo Piltz 64 Dies in Flint Michigan
Leo Piltz 64 of Flint Michigan and former Carterville resident died of a heart ailment at 9 45 a m Wednesday in Flint He worked for General Motors He leaves three nieces in Herton Mrs Claude Hindman Mrs Clyde McCall and Mrs Rhodes Stanley two nephews Joe Wingett Maywood Illinois and Lowell Phillips Biloxi Mississippi and a brother in law Thomas Phillips Carterville The body will be transported to Carterville and arrive by train at 10 30 p m Friday then go to Hill Funeral Home Carterville Other arrangements are incomplete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Piltz
Flint
Mich
Carterville
Piltz
General Motors
Hertin
Claude Hindman
Clyde McCall
Rhodes Stanley
Joe Wingett
Maywood
Iil
Lowell Phillips
Biloxi
Miss
Thomas Phillips
Carbondale
Hill Funeral Home
William Rednour Dies in Gorham Burial Set
William Rednour 66 of East St. Louis died at 2 p m Wednesday at St Marys Hospital after an automobile accident Sunday. Survived by wife Nancy of East St Louis, three sons Leo Homer Elmer, Detroit, Mich, one brother Charles Murphysboro, two sisters Dora Worthen Zara Mattingly Murphysboro. Funeral 2 pm Saturday Gorham Methodist Church with burial at Goodbread Cemetery. Rev Ditterline officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rednour
East St. Louis
St. Mary's Hospital
Nancy
Leo
Homer
Elmer
Detroit, Mich
Charles
Murphysboro
Dora Worthen
Zara Mattingly
Gorham Methodist Church
Goodbread Cemetery
Gorham
Mr. Ditterline
Freeman Girl Dies at 11 in Grand Tower
Brenda Lou Freeman 11 of Grand Tower died Tuesday at her home after years of illness. Survived by mother Louise Freeman two brothers Joseph Freeman US Army and Alfred Prinie Beecher Ill a sister Madeline Burke. Services held at Grand Tower Methodist Church with Rev Ray Nausley Friday. Burial Walker Hill Cemetery. Body at Crawshaw Funeral Home until services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Lou Freeman
Grand Tower
Louise Freeman
Joseph Freeman
U. S. Army
Alfred Prinie
Beecher
Ill
Madeline Burke
Grand Tower Methodist Church
Ray Nausley
Crawshaw Funeral Home
Walker Hill Cemetery
Four Scholarships Granted in Franklin County
Franklin County awarded four University of Illinois scholarships after competitive June exams by county superintendent Gordon Dodds. Recipients include Edward Zukowski West City county scholar Leona Wetc Ewing home economics William Sheffler West Frankfort child of a World War I veteran Gordon Upchurch Benton child of a World War I veteran. Runners up were Stanley Bugaieski Marianna Wood and Warren Petty of Christopher with high averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
University of Illinois
Franklin County
Gordon Dodds
Edward Zukowski
West City
Leona Wetc
Ewing
William Sheffler
West Frankfort
Gordon Upchurch
Benton
Zukowski
Stanley Bugaieski
Marianna Wood
Warren Petty
Christopher
Gas Oven Explodes Injuring Percy Visitor
A gas oven exploded at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Preslar in Percy injuring Mrs June Dawson who was visiting. She managed to beat out the flames as neighbors assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Walter Preslar
Fercy
June Dawson
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Carrier Mills Man
Jaycee
Brewster Garage
Mrs. Vogel
VFW
Dan Williams
Herrin Water
Himself
Josh McNann
Water Department
Creal Man
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