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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1952
Page
3
All elementary pupils in School District 95 must register for the new term on Wednesday September 3 at 9 am. Kindergarten must be accompanied by a parent with birth records. first and fifth graders need a recent physical exam. District adds no out of district entries. insurance, book rental fees, and meal prices are specified.
Sam Stotlar, president of Herrin Teen Town Council, announced an organizational meeting for a Southern Illinois Area Council of Teens. The session is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. at Herrin Teen Town, 100 North 14th Street, inviting Teen Town reps and interested adults from towns without one. The goal is mutual problem discussion and cooperative activities under adult supervision for schoolchildren away from school hours.
William Elmer Jones 81, retired blacksmith of Carterville, died at Holden Hospital Carbondale at 7 p m after weeks of illness. Born December 31 1870 in Wallonia Kentucky to Jeff and his wife Millie who died in 1918. Survived by two daughters Belle Lamb Princeton Kentucky six sons Emanuel Santa Ana California Albert Carl Luther Ernest Vernon all of Creve Coeur Missouri a sister Beulah Cagle Carterville and several grandchildren. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Tri County Labor Day Association officials announced that no liquor or beer sales will be permitted at the Herrin city park celebration on Aug 31 and Sept 1. Albert W. Jeffreys said several firms had applied, but the policy remains to deny such requests. A general delegates meeting is set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rome Club Hall to finalize plans with over 100 delegates expected.
Cpl. Lawrence R. Jany of rural route 1 Chester has been released from Army service after 21 months. He recently returned from Korea to Camp Carson Colorado for separation and is the son of Mr and Mrs Roman Jany.
Herrin firemen were called at 3 15 p m Thursday to extinguish a weed fire in the 500 block of S 27th St No damage reported.
Charles Redfearn of Anna reported seeing an albino squirrel in the state forest near Jonesboro. He initially mistook it for a white cat before observing its behavior revealed it was a squirrel.
Howard Swofford 55 broke his leg at the Majestic mine of Peabody Coal Co after helping fellow worker Fred Roberts 32 of Du Quoin who was injured in the pelvic region. Both men rested at Marshall Browning in Du Quoin with limited details from relatives and officials.
The Williamson County Fair ends tonight at 7 30 featuring the county derby with a 500 purse, split 60 40 and 11 16 miles. Hank Wright and his hillbilly band join other races for the final program.
Mrs. Charles E. Tennyson of Hurst gave birth to twin sons at Herrin hospital Friday afternoon. The first arrived at 4:35 p.m. and weighed 7 pounds 4% ounces while the second at 4:43 p.m. weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces. Father works for Bendix Company in South Bend Indiana.
Mrs. Lillie Drake, 56, of 900 W Madison St Herrin, was admitted to Herrin Hospital at Sp.m. Friday for treatment of a fractured right wrist and ankle suffered in a fall at home.
The Carbondale pageant marking the 100th anniversary advances with a 300 plus cast. Sept 20 at SIU McAndrew Stadium. Main roles include Mr Progress Mr 1852 and Mr 1952. SIU President De Morris and Dr Leo Brown named as principals. Sixty speaking parts plus eight episodes and numerous skits.
Two area acts earned A ratings at the State Fair. Degenhart of Carbondale and Helen Beatty of Randolph received A ratings, with Degenhart performing Singing in the Rain twice and Beatty a duet with Marion Beatty. Other winners earned B and C ratings including Jackson County 4-11 Girls Ensemble and Perry County groups. A-rated acts win a free trip to the Sports and Folks Festival at the University of Illinois.
Mrs. Cora Alice McNeill, 85, of Herrin, died at 7 10 a m at her daughter’s home on North Thirteenth Street. Born October 16 1866 in Herrin to Wiley Blair and wife, she was widow of Noah McNeill. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lee Herrin two grandchildren and one great grandchild sister and brother, all of Herrin. Funeral at 230 p m Monday First Christian Church Herrin. Burial Herrin City Cemetery. Storme Funeral Home handling arrangements.
A bond issue election at Joppa faced illegality due to a notice published one day late. The plan for a new school build is paused while attorneys require a corrected and absolute election. The district may consolidate with St. Louis if a new vote cannot proceed.
George R. Feltz, a Carlinville native and August SIU graduate, has accepted a teaching position in Carlsbad New Mexico elementary schools per the SIU Placement Service. Feltz is married and is the son of Harry C. Feltz.
Clarence Koch of Steeleville will leave next week for Valparaiso Indiana to enter the Valparaiso University School of Law. Koch has been employed over two years at the First National Bank of Steeleville.
Greater Egypt Association discusses shifting to grass roots policy making and local leadership. Secretary Eugene Comte says ten southern Illinois counties would elect one leader to join the GEA board. Final decision expected this fall.
Mrs. Araminta Bigelow announces resignation as area supervisor of school lunch programs effective Sept. 1. She has oversaw programs in 24 Southern Illinois counties and will lead eight workshops starting Monday, with the first at Anna-Jonesboro High School.
Chester High School anticipates enrollment above 400 for 1952 53 with pre registration indicating over 400 students as rural riders begin classes September 2. Five new instructors join the staff including Thompson Homsey Steele Steh Heitman, while a mathematics and physics position remains open.
Pvt. Henry L. Horrace wife Lillie Belle of Murphysboro Illinois reports he serves with the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan. The unit, an early Korea rush unit, was relieved from front line duty last December. Now part of U S security force on Hokkaido near Red-held territory. he entered service in January.
A Marine Sgt from St Louis, Alfred L Tarrant, was killed in a crash at El Toro California on August 6. He was a service buddy of Sgt Armin Moskop of Percy. Tarrant visited Moskop in Percy on June 30 during furlough.
Registration for the 1952-53 Trico Consolidated High School year will be held August 27 and 28 at the two mile northwest of Campbell Hill site. Freshmen register all day Thursday, sophomores and juniors Wednesday morning, and seniors Wednesday afternoon with specific bus routes listed. Rural bus runs follow last year’s schedule. lunchroom closed during registration. classes start Friday August 29. The new half million dollar school opened April 1952 with 1951-52 students in the new quarters.
Two Harrisburg youths Alvin D. Short 24 and Lyndell Ray Trammel 20 were injured when their car left the road on Rt 1 near Harrisburg struck a telephone post and rolled into a pea field. Short, driving, had possible internal injuries and a sprained back. Trammel had several head cuts. Both were taken to Harrisburg Hospital. neither in critical condition. Short works at the Paducah atomic project. Trammel helps his father who sells propane gas.
Pfc. Robert Gene Kiefer of De Soto serving with the Marines in Korea was wounded in action in August. Navy reports the injury as minor and not life threatening. he was not evacuated. He previously worked for Illinois Central railroad, entered service January 15, 1952, and went overseas June 17.
The Grant Lee family reunion will be held at Old Shawneetown State Park. An all day event features a basket dinner and entertainment for children. The Gospelaires Quartet will sing and prizes honor the youngest attendee, the farthest traveler, and the largest family.
A patient from Anna State Hospital was returned there Friday night after Carbondale Police detained him about three hours. He was picked up at 10:30 p.m. and handed to attendants from Anna Hospital who arrived to take him back.
The Fish and Wildlife Service and Illinois education officials will stage fish cookery demonstrations for school lunch personnel and others. Demonstrations run August 18 to 28 at eight schools including Anna Jonesboro and Carbondale Community High, aiming to boost fish use in school meals and nutritional standards.
Jackson County 4-H members will travel to Urbana on Thursday for a Folk Reel event sponsored by the University of Illinois. About 70 members will attend, with participants in sports and folk activities. Teams include Farm Bureau Members Over 35, Pleasant Grove 4-H, and Baskeydell Hustlers. The Jackson County Trio leads folk acts, and solo and chorus numbers will be performed by local 4-H youth, including Connie Jo Degenhart and Helen Beatty from Randolph County.
Henry Adam Woll 74 of Rural Route 3 Murphysboro died at 2 45 pm Friday from a heart attack while helping unload coal at 623 S 26th St He was born in Perry County Feb 5 1878 and spent most of his life in Jackson County working at the Southern Illinois Milling Co as mill wright Survived by wife Sadie Woll five sons Emory Rudolph Freelee Robert and Andrew Woll three sisters and three brothers five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren One daughter died in infancy Funeral at Meyer Denny Funeral Home Monday at 2 pm Rev Fr J J Taggart officiating Burial at Sacred Heart Du Quoin
Mrs Grace Choate mother of State Rep Clyde Choate of Anna and her daughter Ethel remained hospitalized in Anna City Hospital for injuries from a Thursday crash on Highway 51 between Ledford and Mills. Other Jonesboro passengers in the Irvin car suffered injuries. Mrs Traywick driver of the opposing car was seriously hurt along with her husband and brother in law. Traywick children were unharmed.
Miss Helen Haberman of Steeleville was elected ident of the Luther League Illinois at the state convention in Vandalia. A College student, she has served for several years and was state first vice president last year.
Gordon Yearan of 2233 University Ave St Louis was arrested on a reckless driving count Friday night in Murphysboro and fined 150 dollars half suspended. Police hold Yearan’s car in lieu of payment of the fine.
The program Has small business a chance will air on WMAQ Chicago at 10 15 p m Sunday. The National B company presents the business broadcast addressing challenges and opportunities for small firms.
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