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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

5

University High Clubs Promote Languages And Activities

University High School Carbondale hosts language clubs Spanish Latin and French along with science radio home making and yearbook groups. Science Club with 20 members plans a Junior Academy project. various ensembles including Boys and Girls Glee Clubs Mixed Chorus Madrigal Singers and others list student leaders sponsors and hours. The Ra-Com Club runs a 45 minute closed circuit radio station. El Club Cervantes and Les Enfants de la Tour promote Spanish and French culture. Latin Club plans a Roman banquet. Student Council will host a major district meeting with about 500 delegates. the school band numbers 37 members and meets thrice weekly. Library Club members read and discuss monthly with 10 members under sponsor Mrs. Melvin.

University High School Collinsville Student Council John Swanson University High Brad Benziger Charles W. Southard William H. Tarwater Bill Wright Mary Dean lAlcorn Mary Belle Melvin

Carterville High to Hold Public Concert

The Carterville High School band and mixed chorus under director Herschel Ridgway will present a public concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium. About 80 students will participate, with a quartet featuring Karyn Turner Jean Dickey Judy Musgrave and Linda Crain performing O Holy Night.

Carterville High School Herschel Ridgway Karyn Turner Jean Dickey Judy Musgrave Linda Crain

Sno-ball Dancer and Queen Named at University High

University High selects Connie Reichert Bonnie Lpus CCHS and Suzanne Swanson as the annual Sno ball dancer and queen in a campus ceremony.

Connie Reichert University High School Bonnie L.mpus CCHS Suzanne Swanson University High Carbondale Gay Holliday Carbondale Community High

Farm youths need college to compete for jobs says dean

Herman M. Haag acting dean of Southern Illinois University School of Agriculture urges more college education for farm youths as technology reshapes farming. He estimates only 10 to 15 percent of farm children will work on farms, with college graduates rising from cities at about double the rate. Retraining displaced farmers is also needed. A Jackson County study shows 3 percent of 20 to 35 year olds completed college, 40 percent did not finish high school.

Herman M. Haag Southern ‘Illinois University School of Agriculture Haag Jackson County

Marion Cadet Gerald Kimmel Named to Honor Roll

Cadet Gerald E. Kimmel of Marion earned a place on the dean's honor roll for superior grades in the second six weeks period of the first semester at Wentworth Military Academy. Announcement by Lt. Col. Dallas Buck, Dean. Gerald is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kimmel, 1710 Julia Ann Drive.

Gerald E. Kimmel Marlion Wentworth Military Academy Dallas €. Buck Gerald Walter Kimmel Julia Ann

Teens Favor U S Nuclear Test Resumption, Poll Says

A nationwide survey of 452 boys and 459 girls shows 68 percent support resuming U S nuclear tests. Teens discuss fallout, U N pressure, and the need to build shelter or improve propaganda while noting gender gaps and opinions on underground testing versus atmospheric tests.

From Band Mascot To Majorette 44 Medals For CCHS Baton Twirler

Carolyn Faye McClintock of 13154 W Main St Carbondale a CCHS senior baton twirler has earned 44 medals and a 124 trophy since age five. She began in grade school band, learned piano and sax, and won district music contest solos in third grade. She plans teaching home economics.

Carolyn Faye Clintocke Main St Carbondale Carolyn D. Hi McClintock Alder Hals Cerbondale

Speech Class Presents Christmas Program At City High

A Christmas program from Johnston City High School Speech Class closed the term with a polished display. Students showcased character pieces and choral numbers under teacher supervision, drawing applause from families and staff.

Johnston City High

Living Nativity scene at Marion church nightly

The Marion First Baptist Church presents a living nativity scene nightly through Saturday. Pastor Rev C R Walter says one of the church’s seven choirs will sing Christmas and religious music each night. The presentation ends Saturday and features live animals with biblical characters portrayed by congregation members.

Marion

School assembly features singing skits and Santa visit

Gale Powell leads group singing to open the school assembly. Melina Engram provides a reading and three speech class skits precede Santa Claus. Skit Familiar Faces is narrated by Sandra Brymer and Two Parks by Darlyn captured Gale Powell and Kevinnotti.

Gale Powell Melina Engram Santa Claus Sandra Brymer Toyland Darlyn Catured Kevinnotti

Teen Views on Nuclear Testing Shape Plans and Fears

Geraldine Cooper of Hibbing and Jane Wallis Cox of Russell, both 17, say plans may shift if people change their minds. Among teens, 31 percent of girls and 51 percent of boys expect no drastic aftereffects from Russian tests. 3 percent overall have no opinion. Bill Grimball, 18, Charleston, S C, notes ongoing questions about fallout and genetic after effects from scientists.

Geraldine Cooper Hibbing Jane Wallis Cox Russell Bill Grimball Charleston S. C

Christmas Story Hour Planned for Herrin Children

Herrin City Library hosts a Christmas story hour for grade school youngsters on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Mary Heal and Susan Jones, two high school students, will direct. Miss Heal tells a Christmas story, Miss Jones reads, Denise McCollum recites a poem, and the program ends with children’s Christmas records.

Herrin Herrin City Mary Ruth Heal Susan Jones Miss Heal Miss Jones Denise McCollum

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