Herrin man plays Santa Claus to delighted kids
Jack Mueth of Herrin has portrayed Santa since he was 17, delighting children with his warm smile and spontaneous antics. He first performed at Union Gospel Mission and now appears at local stores, drawing attention as he cruises in his pickup with a festive home display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
The
Southern Illinoisan
Santa Claus
Jack Mueth
Herrin
Garcia
Big Jack
Mueth
Santa
Union Gospel Mission
S. 28Th St
Super Saver Grocery
Marion
Wal-Mart
North Pole
Loucks
Illinois
Calliss
Busy year ahead for Mueth as weekend Santa
Mueth plans weekend appearances as Santa at Wal-Mart in Marion and the Johnston City Bank before Christmas plus several area homes. He charges 15 to 20 dollars per half hour depending on location and 7.50 per hour for long engagements, aided by his wife with makeup. He notes kids’ reactions, fears, and his role as Santa’s helper to his own children, Greg and Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueth
Santa
Wal- Mart
Marion
Johnston City
Murphysboro
Herrin
Santa Claus
Chidren
Greg
Daniel
Phelps Dodge Strike Drags On in Du Quoin
Workers at the Phelps Dodge plant in Du Quoin remain on strike after four months. Union leaders and company personnel refuse comment, while pickets describe a deadlock over a six days work two days off policy and proposed wage steps. Strikers report rumors fuel tension and discuss economic strain as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Phelps Dodge
du Quoin
Richard Trokey
Bill Calliss
Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 347
Lester Loucks
Carbondale weighs 1.6 million library bond plan
Carbondale Public Library officials ask the city council to approve a 1.6 million general obligation bond for a new library. If rejected Monday, a February referendum is proposed. The plan includes a 16 000 square foot building on Brush School site with 9 percent interest and potential tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Public Library
Betty Mitchell
Brush
West Main Street
Carbondale
Library Board
Mitchell
Paul Sorgen
Drive to boost United Way falters in Marion area
Two month drive for 36 000 to aid 14 agencies sits about 60 percent funded after an extended deadline. Co chair Mike Malone says a door to door campaign may boost contributions as local businesses and residents remain slow to donate. He notes Red Cross and Boy Scouts rely heavily on United Way support and warns programs could suffer if funding dips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Greater
Marion Area
United Way
Mike Malone
Malone
Marion
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
American Field Service
Egyptian Council of Boy Scouts of America
Shagbark Girl Scout Council
Salvation Army
USO
Clown Dimitri Delights Marion Audience At Civic Center
Dimitri the Swiss clown wowed about 500 attendees at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center with a two hour act mixing mime, juggling, and tightrope feats. The world traveler from Verscio, Switzerland, attracted former civic center director Robb Pocklington and attending students like Kenny Bernstein, who plans more Dimitri shows. audience reactions varied as some left at intermission while others praised the performance and even urged seating in a lap with the clown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
Dimitri
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Verscio
Switzerland
Charlie Chaplin
Marcel Marceau
Marion
Civic Center
Nately
Europe
Robb Pocklington
Pocklington
Quincy
Society of Fine Arts
Lake Forest College
Kenny Bernstein
Skokie
Bernstein
Chicago
Tha
Dimit
Theatro
St. Louis
Touc
Sandra Blankenship
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Herrin Man
ED Greer
Carbondale Council
Mark Ludlow
Wall Street
Matthews and Wright
Ludlow
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