Teens debate Vietnam war in Teen Scene letters
Youth opinions on whether the Vietnam War is justifiable divide readers. Rebecca Stwern argues withdrawal or UN action, Richard Cox favors rapid end through talks, while Linda Chapman questions U.S. aims and warns about bombing and world conflict. The letters urge reconsideration of bombing and U.S. involvement.
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Why Teens Take a Trip On Drugs A Closer Look
A recent report notes about one million teenagers experiment with substances from glue to LSD. Should laws punish teen drug use with prison, or treat users as alcoholics focusing on rehab. Teen Scene column from The Southern Illinoisan explores roots and responses.
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Cub Scouts to sing carols at nursing homes
Cub Scout Pack 115 sponsored by First Baptist Church will perform Christmas carols at two Murphysboro facilities on December 15. The 23 scouts ages 8 to 10 will sing at Jackson County Nursing Home at 7 p.m. and River Bend Nursing Home at 7 30 p.m.
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Franklin County 4-H Federation Christmas Party Set
The Franklin County 4 H Federation plans a Christmas party on December 18 at 6 30 p m. at the Farm Bureau building in Benton where 4 H youths will go carolling. Eligibility notes that any boy or girl aged 9 but not yet 10 by January 1 may join the local 4 H club.
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Herrin Girl Receives Civil Air Patrol Award and Commission
Deborah Hindman of Herrin becomes Williamson County CAP’s first girl officer by earning the Billy Mitchell Award and a Cadet Second Lieutenant commission. She has flown gliders and planes, attended Chanute and Wright-Patterson activities, led as deputy squadron commander during 1967 encampment, and serves as co editor of The Tattler while excelling academically and musically.
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Mildred Hindman
Herrin
Wayne Hindman
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Williamson County
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Ohio
Chanute Afb
Murphysboro Speech Team Hosts Holiday Tournament Dec 16
Murphysboro Township High School defense of Southern Illinois district and sectional titles faces a busy December schedule with the Third Annual Holiday Speech Tournament on December 16. About 400 students from across the state are expected. Forensics director William Williams notes two prior tours this year with top honors by Louis Ceci Rex Burke Sandi Graham Jerryilyn Mendenhall and Louis Cecil, plus Dave Worley and Debbie Daniel results at Illinois State University and Wood River events.
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Murphysboro
Wood River
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Rex Burke
Sandi Graham
Jerryilyn Mendenshall
Louis Cecil
Illinois State University At Normal
Dave Worley
Debbie Daniel
Herrin High Students Build Tiger Tattler Biweekly
Herrin High School journalism students produce the Tiger Tattler biweekly under teacher Tony Venegoni and co editors Rosemary Winsavage and Debbie Hindman. The process spans planning on Sundays to proofs in Carbondale, with students handling assignments, writing, and advertising financed by a $1 yearly subscription. Venegoni emphasizes clear writing and understanding newspapers' role, while Winsavage writes editorials and the staff cherishes editorial freedom.
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Debbie Hindman
Tattler
Tony Venegoni
Venegoni
Carbondale
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Miss Winsavage
Southern Illinois University
Herrin High School
University of Illinois
Vinsavage
Christmas Play at Carterville High School
The Carterville High School senior class presents My Three Angels, a Christmas play about three escaped convicts who aid a distressed Parisian family. Performances are at 7 30 p m Thursday and Saturday in the school auditorium with Terry Phillips, Clarence Morehead, and Gene Beltz in convict roles. Linda Davis Thursday and Cindy Austin Saturday share the distressed heroine role. Cast also includes Gary Emery, John Reynolds, Mike Crawford, Christina Halterman, Joann Fields, Leah Harger, Kathy Valley and Frank Messick. Advance tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. at the door 1 10 and 75 cents. Refreshments during intermission.
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Mike Crawford
Christina Halterman
Joann Fields
Leah Harger
Kathy Valley
Frank Messick
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