Golden Jubilee Activities to End Tomorrow
Herrin celebrates its Golden Jubilee with two parades, three rodeo shows, and a fireworks display. The Egyptian Firefighters parade. daytime events at city park. evening royalty ball. and a Sunday parade and rodeo finale cap the two day schedule. About 44 000 people viewed the pageant over four nights.
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Herrin
Egyptian Firefighters Association
Herrin Eagles Lodge
Bob McKinley
City Park
Eagles
Rent Advisory Board Eyes Continued Rent Control
The Crab Orchard Rent Advisory Board in Carbondale Friday night planned another meeting before recording for continued rent control in Jackson Williamson County. Councils of Carbondale Herrin and Marion must request extensions by Sept. 1 1950 or control ends Dec. 31 1950.
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Crab Orchard Rent Advisory Board
Carbondale
Jackson
Williamson County
Herrin
Marion
Murphysboro
Henry B. Tate
W. I. Knowles
Elkville
Jon H. Kelly
Paul O. Hall
Johnson City
Walter R. King
Mary Lou Roberts
Heaviest Rain Since 1942 Says Herrin Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief John Strodick testified the Thursday night rain in Herrin was the heaviest since he joined the department in 1942. He said water reached the fire station doors as bricks were loosened by a lightning strike on North Fourteenth Street and a damaged electric pole on South Twenty-seventh Street did not cut power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
John Strodick
Fire Department
Strodick
North Fourteenth Street
South Twenty-se
Daily Journal of Southern Illinois Public Notices
The fragment shows a Southern Illinois newspaper masthead with publication details and pricing notes for home delivery and mail subscriptions. It references the post office classification and a standard carriers rate, indicating a local periodical publishing schedule and rate structure.
Pisoni Wins Senior Singles in Herrin Tennis Event
Nineteen year old Charles Pisoni defeated Don Karr 6-1 6-0 6-4 to claim the Jaycee senior singles trophy. The win marks Pisoni as a top contender in open events as he advances toward a potential open doubles final with Bob Harris. Ranchino upset seeded foes to win junior championship and Delores Lazzeri advanced in the women's open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pisoni
Don Karr
Jaycee
Pisoni
Bob Harris
Karr
Robert
Junior Noe
Dick Qualls
Pisonis
Herrin
Richard Pisoni
Joe Graff
Jim Ballone
Tom Boren
Jerry Karr
Roby McFadden
Bob Coover
Jim Ranchino
Clark
Corky) Absher
Ranchino
Lewis Fierke
Charles Tygett
Corky Absher
Delores Lazzeri
Mary Alice Lewis
Margie Walker
Miss Lazzeri
Leroy
Bob Lintner
Ed Hahesy
Jack McCluskey
Bob Smith
Gordon Vonk
Janice Bulliner
Meters Bring In $399.16 In Herrin Parking Receipts
City Clerk Charles Campbell said this week Herrin meters collected $399.16, about $50 more than last week, reflecting a rise in coinage from street stalls.
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Herrin
Charles Campibell
Then and Now window displays mark 50 year style changes
The O H McNeill plumbing shop and Sohn store windows show 1900 bathroom and gym attire versus 1950 modern designs. The contrast highlights comfort sanitation and evolving fashion as Herrin prepares for its Golden Jubilee.
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O. H. McNeill Plumbing
East Walnut Street
Sohn
West Cherry Street
McNeill
Sohn Ladies’ Store
500 Mile Race Winner in Golden Jubilee Parade
A 1932 Indianapolis 500 winner race car from Evansville Indiana will headline Golden Jubilee parades. The red, white and black 300 horsepower racer, driven by Fred Frame, weighs 2500 pounds and has reached speeds up to 160 mph. It lacks a fan and must be towed at 50 to 60 mph to cool. It is front wheel drive and cannot be turned at low speeds.
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Evansville
Ind
Tony Hulman
F. W. Cook Co
John Berra
Herrin Beer
Fred Frame
al Miller
Terre Haute
Earl All
Employe
Tudor Urges Education Reform for Southern Illinois Growth
Dr. William Tudor of Southern Illinois University outlined steps to raise education standards and attract industry in Southern Illinois at a Lions Club meeting. He cited surveys showing outmigration of graduates, low four year college completion, and suggested improved schooling to train workers and create jobs.
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William Tudor
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois
Lions Club
Tudor
Illinois
U. S
Luxembourger Learns US Farm Life Through Exchange Program
Ernest Muller a 21 year old from Luxembourg spent two weeks on the William Sauer farm on Murphysboro route 1 as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange. He notes Luxembourg farms average 40 acres run by family plus one hired man and compares mechanization and marriage patterns with American farmers.
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Illinois
Luxembourg
Ernest Muller
Muller
William Sauer
Murphysboro
International Farm
Luxembourg State Agricultural School
United States
West Virginia
Monticello
Batavia
Ill
Peotone
New York City
Plan Two Courses For College Grads
County Superintendent Maurice P. Clark announced two extension courses in Williamson county this fall for college graduates. English 391 Usage in Spoken and Written English will meet Wednesdays for 16 weeks starting Sept 13 with Julia Neely as instructor for four quarter hours credit. Education 317 Audio Visual Methods will run 16 weeks starting Sept 11 at Marion Township High School with Donald Ingis as instructor for four quarter hours credit. Two sections run first 5:30 to 6:30 then combined 7 to 8:30 and 8:30 to 9:30.
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Maurice P. Clark
Herrin
Williamson County
College of Education
Herrin Township
Julia Neely
Marion Township High School
Donald Ingis
Jubilee Officials Map Final Plans for Big Parade
Herrin prepares a grand parade for the Golden Jubilee with floats including a $2000 project. Route details specify marching segments on Maple and nearby streets with sections for veterans, school bands, queen attendants, church groups, rodeo participants, industrial and mobility displays. Participants must report by 1 p.m. mañana. marshals meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Christian church.
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Eighth
Ninth Streets
Maple Street
Herrin
Ninth Street
Illinois Central
Tenth Street
Bob McKinley
Eleventh Street
Twelfth Street
Fourteenth Street
Herrin Hospital
American Cancer Society
Herrin Saddle and
The
Christian Church
James L. Moore of Royalton Dies at 63
James L. Moore, 63, of Royalton, died at Herrin hospital at 6:10 p.m. Friday after a period as a patient since July 1. He worked at Franklin County Coal No. 7 mine and belonged to United Mine Workers Local 1395. His wife Sallie died in 1932. Surviving are three children in Phoenix, Evelyn Hammett, Mattie Wasson, and Gilbert Moore. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Miners’ chapel.
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James L. Moore
Royalton
Herrin
Moore
Franklin County Coal Corporation
United Mine Workers of American
Sallie
Phoenix
Ariz
Evelyn Hammett
Mattie Wasson
Gilbert Moore
McKinley Rodeo and Wild West Show Opens in Herrin Park
More than 400 spectators attended the first performance at the Herrin Saddle and Bridle club grounds with 70 head of stock and 50 riders. The two hour show featured trick riding bulldozing Brahma steer riding and other acts including waltzing horses and an educated dog. A second performance is slated for 8 o clock with two more shows tomorrow at 3 0 p m and 8 15 p m. tickets available at the gate, seating for 1600 plus. Rain flooded the field but city streets department crews will dry the grounds tonight.
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McKinley
Herrin Saddle
Herrin
Albert W
Red) Jeffreys
The
Herrin Saddle and
Royalton Funeral Arrangements for Rev Percy Gentirry
The service will be at the hall in Royalton with Rev Percy Gentiry officiating. Burial is planned for Herrin city cemetery. Friends may call at Rodenberg funeral home in Royalton.
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Hall
Royalton
Percy Genitry
Herrin City
Rodenberg
Tri County Labor Day Celebration At West Frankfort
Labor Day events for Williamson Franklin and Jackson counties unfold in West Frankfort September 3 and 4. A Sunday convention, park entertainment with seven quartets, political speeches, and a parade precede a full day program featuring local officials, school leaders, union representatives, and the crowning of a Labor Day queen.
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Williamson
Franklin
Jackson
West Frankfort
Tri-County
Labor Day Association
Harmon Kinnison
Clark Yost
Cole L. Jones
Luther Burpo
Burpo
Goebel Patton
Norman G. Bitterman
Southern Ilinois Inc
E. Grimes
American Federation of Labor
Robert Condra
United Mine Workers of America
Miner Injured At Old Ben No 8
Wilbert Wall, 28, of West Frankfort, sustained head and leg lacerations in a Friday afternoon accident at Old Ben Coal Corp No 8 mine in West Frankfort. Described as fair by Union Hospital authorities, Wall was on a motor when it collided with another, throwing him into a concrete wall and testing his head.
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Wilbert Wall
West Frankfort
Old Ben Coal Corporation
Wall
Union
Old Ben 15 Conforms To Safety Standards
Federal re inspection report praises Old Ben Coal No 15 mine near West Frankfort for good safety conformance. It notes 500 workers and 4000 tons daily and cites improved equipment and practices such as circuit breakers enclosing headlights and snug clothing for haulage crew. Proposals include sealing abandoned workings ventilation improvements rock dust and controlled drilling near abandoned areas to reduce hazards.
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Old Ben Coal Corporation
No. 15
Bureau of Mines
West Frankfort
Frank Kolisek
C. L. South
Kolisek and
South
V. F. W. Dance Tonight and Jubilee Parade
Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a free dance tonight from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the air conditioned club 108 East Walnut Street as part of the Golden Jubilee. Glenn Berry and his band will play. A drill team and a float join tomorrow's Jubilee parade at 2 p.m. Drill team members meet at the post at 12 30 p.m. in full dress.
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Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
East Walnut Street
Glenn Berry
Post
Lake water rises seven inches after heavy rains
Herrin officials report Thursday night rainfall raised water in the old city lake by seven inches. Water Commissioner Dan Williams confirmed the measurement and noted the level remains monitored.
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Herrin
Old City Lake
Dan Williams
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Southern Illinoisan
Ian Church
South Park Avenue
Hampton
John Doughty
Utor
Grand Chain
Egypt
Eaters
Herrin First Presbyterian Church
Jimmy Hargrave
Don Hargrave
Fred Arthur Simmons
Richard Simmons
John Creek
Fred Schoonover
Mary Rose Colombo
Herrin Township High School
Orville Alexander
Alumni Services
Bridle Club
City Streets Department
Frankfort
Miner
Old Ben
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