DeMolay Conclave Draws 500 In Carbondale This Weekend
About five hundred DeMolay members and guests from Illinois converge in Carbondale for the 38th annual state conclave. Events include a free Black Knights of Belleville performance at SIU arena, tennis golf and bowling contests, a sweetheart contest, a grand ball, and a Sunday breakfast and worship service. Harry J. Sterling will preside as state master councilor with Marsha Herbig and Amy Huffman named as retirees and contestants.
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Illinois State Association of the Order of DeMolay
Carbondale
Masonic Organization
Neely Hall
University Center
Jackson Country Club
Ross Randolph
Menard Penitentiary
Harry J. Sterling
Belleville
Concave
Marsha Herbig
Freeport
Amy Huffman
Carbondale Man Earns PhD in Economics at UVa
Robert Ellis Jr. of 213 S Dix on St Carbondale received the doctor of philosophy degree in economics Saturday from the University of Virginia. He was among a record 465 graduates in the exercises at University Hall. Ellis studied in UVa Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
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Robert Ellis Jr
S. Dixon St
Carbondale
University of Virginia
Ellis
Virginia
New University Hall
University
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Goreville School Reunion at Fern Clyffe Shelter
Goreville School reunion scheduled for Sunday at Fern Clyffe State Park shelter. A potluck dinner will be held at moon with attendees asked to bring their own table service. former Goreville teachers and students are invited.
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Goreville
Fern Clyffe State Park
Moon
De Soto 4 H Club Plans Party After Clothing Show
The DeSoto Bombardier Jackson County 4-H Club met recently to discuss a party hosted by club leaders. The plan may be a hayride or hot dog roast. The club reported 100 percent participation in the county 4 H clothing show and eleven blue awards were won by club members.
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DeSoto Bombardier
Jackson County 4
Thomas New Eagle Scout Earns Top Catholic Award
Stephen Thomas, 15, of Carbon Dale earns the Eagle Scout award and the Ad Altare Des Cross. He belongs to St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Troop 72 with scout master William Dunkel. A sophomore at St Henry's Preparatory Seminary in Belleville, he is the son of Mr and Mrs H L Thomas of 707 N Oakland Ave.
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Stephen Thomas
Carbondale
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
William Dunkel
Thomas
St. Henry's Preparatory Seminar
Belleville
H. L. Thomas
Oakland Ave
Egyptian Council Scouts Attend Philmont Camp
A group of 26 Egyptian Council Boy Scouts are among 1,000 scouts at a Philmont New Mexico ranch session. They traveled by bus to St. Louis to board a train for New Mexico and are slated to return August 20.
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Philmont
N.M
St. Louis
New Mexico
NYU Basketball Adds Two 6'7 Sophomores for Next Season
NYU will add two 6'7 sophomores for next season Steve Rennenkamp from McKeestock Pennsylvania and Paul Wallahorn a Rhode Island transfer. Their arrival bolsters the roster with size and scoring potential for the upcoming year.
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New York University
Steve Rennekamp
McKeestock
Paul Wallahorn
Rhode Island
Hi-Y Swim Dance Night Lights Up Murphysboro Pool
Jackson County YMCA hosts Hi-Y party from 7 to 9 30 p m at the Murphysboro pool formerly Riverside with The Group from Chicago performing at 8 30 to 11 30 p m and group night admission offer for three dancing without swimming. Egyptian Combo set for Carbondale High School tennis courts 8 30 to 11 30 p m Friday. Viscounts scheduled for Aug 26 at same courts.
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Jackson County Ymca
Old Town
Chicago
Jackson County
Riverside Pool
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Viscounts
Allen Weitzel
YMCA
Former Area Girl Near Top In Contest
Karla Jean King from Paragould Arkansas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl King, placed as a Miss Arkansas finalist and has since drawn offers for personal appearances. Her talent was an alto saxophone solo judged among the top in the finals. She attends Arkansas State Teachers College and has ties to Murphysboro Carbondale area.
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Murphysboro
Carbondale
Karla Jean King
Karl King
Paragould
Ark
Miss King
Arkansas State Teachers College
Murphysboro Daily Independent
Carbondale Free Press
Southern Illinois
Early Start On Discovery Of Self
Readers are invited to mail views to the Southern Illinoisan offices in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin or Marion with responses printing next Tuesday. The piece questions whether high schools should be a lab oratory of self discovery or focus on preparing students for jobs or college.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Adams and Jefferson Die on July Fourth 1826
In a remarkable coincidence, former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American independence. The deaths drew national attention as the two founding fathers who shaped the early republic passed within hours of each other.
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John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Young People Debate College as Lab for Self-Discovery
Readings from area teens weigh whether college should be a self-discovery lab or a path to success. Quotes from Jasper Melvin, Brenda Sehnert, Sandie Deason, Deborah McIntyre, and Roger Sadler reflect views on education's purpose, personal growth, and pressure to choose a career.
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Jasper Melvin
Bainbridge Road
Marion
Sandie Deason
Carbondale
Illinois Department sets merit tests for state jobs
The Illinois Department of Personnel schedules merit examinations on September 9 and 16 for multiple state positions. Openings include activity program supervisor, administrative assistants, parole agent, mental health roles, hospital nurse consultant, public health positions, and several other titles with applications due by August 27 at the Centennial Building in Springfield.
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Illinois Department of Personnel
Children’s Hospitals
Department of Mental Health
Savings and Loan
Department of Personnel
Centennial
Springfield
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