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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

3

Public Defender salary set at 1800 in Jackson County

Jackson County Supervisors approved a one year trial salary of 1800 dollars for the new Public Defender office, to be paid in 150 dollar monthly installments. Attorney Elmer Medlin outlined the office and work, noting seven felonies represented and support from circuit judges.

Office of Public Defender Jackson County County Board of Supervisors Murphysboro Elmer Medlin First Judicial District Medlin James McRoy Circuit Court Recorder of Deeds McRoy Fred Fraser Boyd Thorp Thorp Carbondale Hildebrand and Metcalf

Post Office Rates and AP News Rights Notice

Mail subscription rates listed for 6, 12, 24 and 52 weeks with prices. Subscriptions not sold in areas with carrier service. Entry at Carbondale Illinois post office as second class matter under the 1879 act. Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches for republication.

Carbondale Illinois Associated Press

SIU Hosts Intergroup Relations Conference With National Group

Educators and lay persons from Southern Illinois travel to Southern Illinois University for a public conference on human relations and world citizenship. The National Conference of Christians and Jews sponsors the event with SIU, featuring panels, key addresses, and group sessions led by faculty and other educators.

Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University National Conference of Christians and Jews Woodson W. Fishback First Christian Church of Carbondale Hughes Russell Malan Harrisburg Claude J. Dykhouse Kalp Evelyn Davis Rieke University School Margaretta Cary Carolyn Bassan Cecil C. Franklin Department of Physical Education Luria Evans George C. Camp Willis Bicknell Department of Industrial Education John Plummer George Bracewell Mabel Carney Marseilles Ill Emerita Teachers College Columbia University Helen Rosalie Brown Jerry Webb J. K. Johnson Department of Sociology Dora Bruner Fishback Willis E. Malone I. Clark Davis William H. Harlan Johnson Harlan Ingli Frank L. Klingberg William J. Tudor John D. Mees

Evanston Travel Salesman Fined in Carbondale Crash

Roy S. Lee of Evanston paid a fine and costs of 60.40 in Ragland's police court after a midnight arrest for immoderate driving. He was taken into custody by Carbondale police at 11 15 p m following a collision with a car driven by John Severs of 310 South Graham Street.

Roy S. Lee Evanston R. M. Ragland Carbondale John Severs South Graham Street

Independent Students Convene Here Tomorrow

Dr. Willis G. Swartz of Southern Illinois university will keynote a two day regional conference of the National Association for Independent Students in Carbondale. Delegates from 18 colleges across seven midwestern states will discuss campus independence and student involvement.

Willis G. Swartz Graduate School Southern Illinois University National Association For Independent Students S. cv Swartz S. N. U. Department of Government Mid NISA Universiy Acmvics Southern Purdue University D. W. Morris S. L A

Etherton Dies in Colorado at 72

William J. Etherton of Florence Colorado died after a heart attack on Wednesday morning aged 72. He was the son of the late A J Etherton and Lydia E Etherton of Carbondale. He leaves his wife Margaret Stevens of Carbondale five children and several grandchildren all of Colorado. He also leaves brothers and sisters Mrs A B Mathis Mrs I R Dillinger Mrs R H Ambrose Carbondale Mrs Frankie Palmer Trenton Mo Mrs A G Moody Chicago J Ed Etherton Montrose Colo and A E Etherton Benton.

William J. Etherton Florence Colo Etherton A. J Lydia E. Etherton Carbondale Margaret Stevens Colorado A. B. Mathis I. R. Dillinger R. H. Ambrose Frankie Palmer Trenton A. G. Moody Chicago J. Ed Etherton Montrose A. E. Etherton Benton

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed

Admitted Wednesday Charles Jones medical Carterville Lester Hancock surgical Gore Mrs Orie Ogden surgical Carter ville Mrs Harry Goetz surgical Carbondale Discharged Wednesday Mrs Charles Williams accident Carbondale Betty Fay Brooks medical Car Car Hazel Kelley medical Car Lee O Taylor surgical Carter Mrs Mosco Harmon and daughter Carbondale Mrs James R McSmith and daughter Carbondale

Orie Ogden Surgical Carterville Harry Goetz Carbondale Charles Williams Betty Fay Brooks Hazel Kelley Lee O. Taylor Mosco Harmon James R. McSmith

Elementary School Board Meets Tonight in Carbondale

The Carbondale elementary school board holds its regular monthly meeting at Lincoln School beginning at 7 30 p m.

Carbondale Lincoln School

Collision at Main and Illinois Streets Slightly Damages Cars

At the intersection of Main and Illinois streets a minor crash caused light vehicle damage. No injuries reported and officers arrived to manage traffic.

Main and Illinois Streets

Big Firms to Hire Fewer College Grads in 1950 Outlook

Frank S. Endicott of Northwestern University reports a survey of 169 major firms showing a broad hiring slowdown for June graduates. Large companies plan cuts up to 55 percent in personnel work and 25 percent in overall college recruiting, with salaries near current levels. Raymond H. Day of Southern Illinois University attends the Evanston meeting.

Frank S. Endicott Northwestern University Bureau of Placement Endicott Raymond H. Day Southern Illinois University Evanston

Water Operators to Discuss Licensing Bill in Benton

W. J. Downer, assistant chief sanitary engineer of the Illinois Public Health department, will address Southern Illinois water plant operators in Benton tonight. Rep. W. O. Verhines of Vienna, a co sponsor, will also speak. They plan to discuss an operators licensing bill expected next session. The measure has been defeated three times. Supporters say licensing would ensure more competent plant operation.

W. J. Downer Illinois Public Health Department Southern Illinois Benton W. O. Verhines Vienna Verhines

Merchants and Clerks to Continue Negotiations Today

Representatives of Murphys boro merchants and Retail Clerks Local 1595 were to meet in the county courthouse at 4 p m to renew talks on a new contract No 1950. The current agreement, set to expire Nov 26, has been extended twice and now runs through Saturday. Clerks sought a 40 hour week pay raises and vacation and sick time benefits based on years of service. No side disclosed the bargaining program to date.

Murphysboro Loca

Teacher from Carterville seeks Illinois 26th District seat

John W. Reps a Carterville teacher at Lincoln Junior High in Carbondale announced his candidacy for Congress in Illinois 26th District on the Democratic ticket in the April primary. He has taught in Carbondale for four years and plans to unveil campaign plans after the holidays. He was born December 25 1915 in Carterville and holds a Bachelor and Master from Southern Illinois University.

John W. Reps Carterville Lincoln Carbondale Illinois Reps Charles Reps Cartervile Miner Cambria Crab Orchard Lincoln School

Reverend Mingo to Speak on Peace at PTA Meeting

The P T A grade school will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Junior high school assembly room. Rev L W Mingo will address the topic Laying Firm Foundations for Peace. A special program by first grades directed by Mrs J M Russell and Mrs J L Jones.

P-T.a L. W. Mingo J. M. Russell J. L. Jones

Meeting Tonight at First Christian Benton

A community meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the First Christian church of Benton. Residents are invited to attend and hear updates on local matters.

First Christian Church of Benton

Teen Town to Sponsor Feb. 7 Circus at Community High

Teen Town will sponsor the Da vis TM door circus on February 7 at the Community High School gym. The four annual tour features Ayres and Kathryn Davis of Dixon Illinois with trained animals aerial ballet and clown acts. Dennis Pickens and Russell Roberts of the Juliana Mine donated five tons of coal to Teen Town.

Teen Town Community High School Rosalie Hogue Teen Town Adult Ayres Kathryn Davis Dixon, Ill Hogue Carbondale J.O. Hudgens Parent- Teachers Association Jaycettes

Teen Town talk set for Gorham Campbell Hill

Claude T. Ross, Teen Town youth director, invited to Gorham school December 12 to outline Carbondale’s teen center model for local leaders. He will also discuss the Teen Town Plan with Campbell Hill officials later this month.

Gorham Campbell Hill Claude T. Ross Ross Carbondale

Preliminary Hearing Set For Moore In Mount Vernon Shooting

Charles Moore a former resident of Mount Vernon faces a preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate A M Dulaney at 2 p m for the fatal shooting of H D Bradford on Ninth street in the Negro business section. Moore fled to Carbondale with Bradford’s wife before being arrested early Sunday and turned over to Mount Vernon authorities.

Charles Moore Carbondale H. D. Bradford Mount Vernon A. M. Dulaney Moore Bradford Ninth Street Mrs. Bradford

Eight-year-old starts basement church fire over report card

Authorities said an eight year old set a basement fire at a Baptist church where temporary classes met after being triggered by an E on his report card. The blaze caused no damage and no injuries were reported.

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