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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

11

Explorer Scout Ar thur Simmons named for Region 7 honor

Arthur Simmons of Explorer Post 16 Herrin has been chosen as a candidate for the Report to the Nation program. He competes against Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Scouts for the Region 7 post during Boy Scout Week Feb 7 13. Simmons earned Eagle often orders and led post activities after attending the 1957 Jamboree.

Boy Scouts of America Arthur Simmons Explorer Post 16 Herrin Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Simmons Order of the Arrow First Presbyterian Church of Valley Forge Herrin High School

141 Get Diplomas High School Awards Through GED Tests

141 adults earned high school diplomas this year by passing GED tests at Southern Illinois University. Diplomas were issued by 50 high schools, mainly located in the region, per SIU Counseling and Testing Coordinator Dr. Jack W. Graham.

Southern Illinois University Jack W. Graham SIU Graham

Carbondale Grade School Band Plans Friday Concert

The Carbondale Grade School Band led by Albert Lockwood will perform Friday at Lincoln Junior High School at 7 30 p m with guest conductor from Carbondale Community High School. Proceeds fund music stands. tickets from band members or at the door. San Marino hosts a bust of Abraham Lincoln in its Government Palace.

Carbondale Lincoln Junior High Albert Lockwood Carbondale Community High San Marino Italy Abraham Lincoln

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