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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1949

Page

2

Southern Acres Elects Dec 5

Six candidates nominated for offices of Southern Acres housing project at Southern Illinois University Crab Orchard area. Mayor nominees are Jay King and Bob Lanier. faculty advisor nominee is Jack S. McCrary. Written ballots elect officers December 5 by housing project members.

Southern Acres Southern Illinois University Crab Orchard Jay King Bob Lanier Jack S. McCrary Arthur Lewis Ralph Dewey Frank Baker Southern Acres Village Association Bob Williams John H. Mankin Dick Quails Boyd Butler Rusty Stephens

Christmas Story Read Before Anna Club

Members of the Lilac Club of Domestic Science in Anna met Friday afternoon at the Stinson Memorial library. Hostesses were Grace P. Trammer and Blanche Britton. Beatrice Carlile read The Christmas Story and members sang carols. A pot-luck luncheon and gift exchange ended the program.

Lilac Club of Domestic Science Anna Stinson Memorial Library Grace P. Trammer Blanche Britton Beatrice Carlile

Center Saves Lives Through Doctor Referral

A Texas man called Denver’s referral center seeking medical help for his feverish wife. Lorene Davoren reviewed files and provided a doctor’s name. The physician arrived at the home and diagnosed polio.

Texas Lorene Davoren Denver Medical Society

House of Magic Show At Anna-Jonesboro High School

Residents of Anna and Anna-Jonesboro school students may visit the House of Magic show in the high school gym on Wednesday December 7. A 1 30 p m matinee and 7 30 p m night performance feature a General Electric scientific program now in its seventeenth season with illusions like a propeller standing still and an electric toy train obeying voice commands. Both shows are free.

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School General Electric

Anna Legion Post Dines with Auxiliary Group

Members of the Townsend F. Dodd post American Legion in Anna hosted the Auxiliary at the community center. Dorris L. Hankin welcomed guests while Mary D. Grant, Auxiliary president, offered the response. A bountiful roast beef dinner and desserts, plus music and games, completed the evening.

Townsend F. Dodd American Legion Anna Auxiliary American Legion Community Center Dorris L. Hankln Mary D. Grant

Center Handles Growing Daytime Emergency Calls

A patient was rushed to a hospital in a case reflecting the center’s rising workload. The facility now handles about 1,200 calls per month, a jump from 300 in its first month after a year of operation and among roughly 40 daily calls.

Truman Seeks AEC Boss Amid Power Politics

Disclosure by the Atomic Energy Commission signals progress toward peacetime atomic power as President Truman searches for a successor to Chairman David Lilienthal. Backed by private power and financial interests, opposition seeks a chair not tied to public ownership, while congressional friction and White House tensions shape the selection. Scenarios include James Conant and Chester Barnard considered, with other liberal candidates floated and responses from the State Department and UN. Federal Communications Commission work ends mid-sentence in the provided text.

Atomic Energy Commission Truman David E. Lilienthal Lilienthal A.E.C Congress LaFollette Wisconsin Lovett White House State Department James Conant Harvard Chester Barnard New Jersey Telephone Co Philip Jessup U.N Connecticut Boels Federal Communications Commis

President seeks strong chairman for AEC amid confirmation hurdles

The President vows to appoint a strong AEC chairman and win Senate confirmation plus repeal of the bill of attainder that reduced commissioners to two year terms. Five seats expire next June. Suggested nominees include ex Senator Robert M. LaFollette Jr and ex Undersecretary Robert Lovett, though both doubt Truman’s political fortunes.

Truman Robert M. LaFollette, Jr Little Cabinet Robert M. Lovett A.E.C

Zoning Commission to Hear Property Rezoning in Carbondale

A zoning meeting at City Hall Carbondale Illinois on December 19 1949 at 730 pm will consider a petition to rezone from residential to business the property north of University Drug Co described by specific parcel lines. Interested parties may file petitions with the City Clerk and attend the hearing.

Zoning Commission Carbondale Ill University Drug Co Outlet 129 City of Illinois Central R. R. Co Jackson County Illinois

President weighs candidates for AEC chair and NSRB head

The article notes proposals for the AEC chair including Wayne Coy, Robert Hutchins, and Governor Stevenson of Illinois to pursue the agency's spirit. The search continues for the National Security Resources Board chair, with the president addressing both high profile appointments.

Sioner Wayne Coy Robert Hutchins University of Chicago Stevenson Illinois Lilienthal National Security Resources Board A.E.C

Club to Visit Anna State Hospital

Forty seven members of the University School Social Science club plus Miss Gladys Smith and three student teachers will visit the Anna State hospital Monday. Dr. Charles Nobles, superintendent, will address the students on drugs alcohol and disease before a hospital tour.

The University School Social Science Club Gladys Charles Nobles State Hospital

Notable Travelers Include Kiriokas McManus and Stubbs

On the trip are George Kiriokas, Charles McManus and Thomas A Stubbs. The trio represents a group within the organization and will participate in upcoming events and meetings.

George Kiriokas Charles McManus and Thomas A Stubbs

James R. Farmer transfers property to Selmier Towell and Linen

James R. Farmer transfers part of O L 54 John Dougherty's addition in Carbondale to Selmier Peerless Towell and Linen Supply Company for an unspecified sum with public transfer notice.

James R. Farmer Selmier Peerless Towell and Linen Supply Company John Dougherty Addiion Carbondale

Church Services Schedule At Main and University

Main and University W L Reppenhagen Minister Bible school 9 30 Morning worship 10 30 Nursery for pre school children Youth Vespers and Junior Society 6 30 p m Evening service 7 30 p m CHURCH OF CHRIST West Sycamore Street Bible school 10 a m Church service and Communion 11 a m Preaching 7 30 p m Everyone invited to attend.

Universiity W. L. Reppenhagen Church OF Christ West Sycamore Street

Bible Study and Communion at 506 West Walnut

A brief church event noting Bible study and communion scheduled at 506 West Walnut at 10 30 a m. The item records a liturgical gathering with time and location.

Bethel A M Church Service Schedule

Bethel A M Church at 316 E Jackson St lists Rev. R F Boyd pastor. Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m A C E League 6 30 p m Evening Devotion 7 30. Wednesday 7 p m Devotion.

Bethel A. M E. Jackson St R. F. Boyd C. E. League Miles Chapel C.M.E E. L. Rosemond Epworth League

Church of God Service Times at 421 East Green Street

Rev Charles Finley leads services at the Church of God 421 East Green Street The schedule includes Sunday School 10 00 morning worship 11 30 Young People Bible Class 6 00 evening worship 7 30 and a Tuesday 7 30 midweek prayer service

Church OF God East Green Street Charles Finley Young People’s

Local church services listed for Sunday across town

The notice lists service times for multiple churches including Church of God in Chest, First Presbyterian, Miles Chapel C M E, Graham St Baptist, Scientist University, Savior Lutheran and more with Sunday School Morning Worship and evening activities. It names pastors Rev Dan E Yarbrough Rev Robert Hutsch Rev William Janssen Rev E L Rosemond Rev Louie F Simmons Rev R C Rist and venues on local streets.

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Weekly Schedule

The Kingdom Hall at 201 North Washington hosts Watchtower Study Sundays at 7 30 p m with the topic The Worlds Time of the End Matt 24 Bible discussions Tuesdays at 7 30 p m and Thursday at 7 30 p m Service meeting followed by Theocratic Ministry School at 8 45 p m with How to Study the Watchtower instruction talk.

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall North Washington Theocratic Ministry Watchtower

Church Service Times and Sunday Schedule Noted

The record lists two churches with service times. Church of the Nazarene has Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer at 7:30 p.m. New Zion Baptist Church presents Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 11:00 a.m. B Y P U at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

NEW Zion Baptist Church East Willow St

Walnut C H Warren Leads Morning Bible School

University at Walnut C H Warren Pastor tests schedule with Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship services at 0 45 a m 7 30 p m plus evening training union at 7 30 p m and Wednesday Bible study and prayer led by Mrs Sept 0 45 a m and 7:30 p m events noted for church activities

University At Walnut C. H Warren Bible School H. S. Simpson Training Union

Church School Announcement at 10:00 A.M.

The notice lists 214 E Jackson with Reverend W A Wilson pastor and a church school session at 10:00 a.m. The text specifies the location and leadership for the educational gathering.

Wall and College Robert E. Gulledge Services

The schedule lists Robert E. Gulledge as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Young People Service at 6 30 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m and Midweek Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Evening services listed for Olivet Free Will Baptist and Independence Community

The Olivet Free Will Baptist church on North Marion Street led by Rev. A. A. Crim holds 11:00 a.m. service 1:00 p.m. church school 6:30 p.m. C E Service and 7:30 p.m. Evening worship. Independence Community at 215 East Birch Street with Rev. J. W. Howard holds 7:30 p.m. Evening worship and 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday.

North Marion Street A. A. Crim C. E East Birch St J. W. Howard

First Methodist Church Morning Service and Radio Broadcast

Rev Clyde S Clair leads services at 214 West Main Street with Church School at 9 30 a m Morning Service at 10 45 a m broadcast on WCIL 1020 k c and Methodist Youth group at 6 30 p m including Tower Chimes and radio program notes.

First Methodist West Main Street Clyde S. Clair WCIL K. c

Sunday worship schedule at First Christian Church

Rev Ronald B Scriven leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship with Communion at 10 30 a m Nursery available during worship C Y F groups meet at 6 p m Evening Service at 7 p m Church Choir rehearses Wednesday 7 p m Vesper ChoirThursday 7 p m at University Ave and Monroe St.

First Christian Church University Ave Monroe St Ronald B. Scriven

United Service Schedule at 601 S Marion

Rev Glenn F Sharp pastor conducts a unified service at 9 30 a m with church school at 10 30 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Evening Evangelistic Worship at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal at 8 30 p m on Wednesdays Board of Education meets first Monday monthly Official Board also meets first Monday monthly

S. Marion Glenn F. Sharp

Andrew Episcopal Church Mass Schedule Notice

Mass and church school details listed for Rev. Willie C. Cowles at 404 West Mill. Services include parish mass at 9:00 a m with chant and church school noted for Saturday. Contact phone 865 for further information.

Andrew Episcopal West Mill Willie C. Cowles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anna Club Center Denver House of Magic H. S Anna-Jonesboro Schools Anna Legion Post Entertains Auxiliary A. E. C. Boss Washington, D. C Executive Commission Dynaflow BUICK Hudgens Motor Sales North Illinois Ave Caroondale, Ill Henry J. Taylor ABC Network Anna Hospital Renfro Linois Cline-Vick Clyde G. Rush, &. Ph Kirby & Pick S. Clinols Homberg Down State Chevrolet Co Chevrolet Parts East Main St Ritz Piper Ritz Cafe Church OF Christ West Walnut Church OF God IN Chest N. Marion Dan E. Yarbrough R. A. Couthon W. W ST. Francis Xavier Poplar and Elm Robert Hutsch First Presbyterian Church Elm and University William Janssen University Graham Graham and Snyder Louie F. Simmons Brotherhood First Church OF Christ University and Elm Savior Lutheran Mo Lynd Main and Poplar Sts R. C. Rist Swindell Motor CO Oldsmobile Carbondale, Illinois Church OF the Nazarene East College Carl Arnold Walnut Street Baptist Church Jackson W. A. Wilson Church OF God Wall and College Robert E. Gulledge Independence Community Grace Methoimst Church Saturda J V Walker Hart Schaffner & Marx West Jackson St Carbondale, OL Bradley’s Hardware West Monroe BOB White Cafe Ann Benson E. Main St Sear’s Order Office W. Main Potter Motor Sales Chrysler & Plymouth Mlinois Ave Walnut St Culley’s Shoe Shop Choice Regularly
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