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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1949
Page
9
Former Stanford football stars band together to form an iron team program aimed at promoting strength training and competitive fitness among alumni. The effort showcases notable athletes leveraging college fame to build ongoing athletic communities.
Mrs. Scott Grant of Anna to entertain members of the Anna Jonesboro Business and Professional Women's club at the Grant home in Midland Tuesday night. Others visiting Anna include Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Clutts Jr. at Douglas Street home and various residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
Arthur C Seibel of Murphysboro sold 20 hogs at 186 lb each through Producers Live Stock Marketing at National Stock Yards Ill. Top price 20 75 cwt. Walter Guetersloh of Jacob sold 21 swine at 226 lb for 20 75 cwt. Robert Finger sold seven cattle at 670 lb for 18 50 cwt. Kenneth Graff 10 hogs at 183 lb for 29 25 cwt. John Schroeder 10 swine 192 lb for 20 25 cwt. Joe Porter sold 230 lb calf at 27 cwt.
Cobden and Alto Pass schools plan openings on Monday August 29 with registration underway. Improvements funded by the Board of Education include bus expansion, building redecorations, and added music and art instruction. Lunches continue, cafeteria opening September 6. new staff and superintendent John N. Highland return to lead both levels.
Rev L H Moore of First Baptist Anna travels to Finley Tennessee for a 10 day revival. Rev J C Corbitt to be ordained Sept 1 at Anna and to become pastor of Luella Baptist near Sherman while serving full time and attending Sherman seminary.
Union County bookmobile adds new adult and juvenile selections including The Eagle's Song The Deerstalker A Woman of Samaria West of the Rimrock Pink Magic The Father of the Bride Scotland Yard America's Best Small Houses A Handbook for Collectors and Students Human Adventures in Happy Living First Picture Book of Illinois Song of the Pines Son of the Valley I Heard a River All titles available to interested persons and a new schedule will be announced soon.
Louie L. Sitter of Cobden auto dealer bought the large brick building on First Davie street in Anna from Arnie Parker. The Hinkle Food store will occupy the building. Sitter divested the house now occupied by L. G. Richardson to Mr. and Mrs. Parker who plan to move in soon.
After World War II Japan grants equal rights to women and ends gender bans on mountain climbs. Five Japanese women summit mile high Omine in Nara, the last peak to be opened after many temples barred female climbers.
Notice is given that October 3, 1949 is the claim date in the estate of Gertrude Reeder, Deceased, in the Jackson County Illinois County Court. Claims may be filed by that date without summons. Harlin Paige Boucher is the executor with Orwin H. Pugh as attorney, Carbondale Illinois.
Union county H club holds 4-H Achievement Day on Saturday August 27 at Anne to showcase club members work. Home Economics and Agricultural projects will be judged with participation ribbons premiums awarded and guidance from Miss Jeanette Dean Mrs Mary Butler and R C Broom.
A two serving recipe for creamed ham with deviled eggs. It details preparing the deviled eggs, making a creamy ham sauce with butter flour milk and seasonings, and baking options. Includes instructions for serving and garnishing with paprika and parsley.
A 15 year old baby elephant named Indira, gifted by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Tokyo, arrives in West Bengal as a guest of the state government. Captured three years ago in a Mysore forest, she has been trained to haul wood and is awaiting shipment to Japan with a feeder and trainer.
Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Lloyd Merriman received draft interest from both the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Dons, signaling crossover attention from football and basketball leagues beyond baseball.
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