Christmas Carols Prompt Civil Liberties Union Stand
The Wingis Division of the American Civil Liberties Union objects to many well known carols in public schools at Christmas. A statewide mailing to Winkler School in Carbondale outlines limits and cites the First Amendment and Illinois law. The union argues nonsectarian songs may be used while explicit religious content should be avoided.
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Union
Wingis Division
American Civil Liberties Union
Winkler
Carbondale
Chicago
Clyde V. Winkley
Wilbur C. McDaniel
Ilinois
Congress
State Supreme Court
Board of Education
Illinois
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
North Pole
Frosty the Snowman
Licos Rites Set Monday
John P. Licos Jr. 31 a Carbondale restaurant operator died Thursday Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Huffman Funeral Home Carbondale with burial in Oakland Cemetery Rev Don R Crocker officiating He lived at 5148 Forest St Carbondale and leaves wife sons John Stephen Ted Daniel and daughter Hedi plus his parents and sister
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John P. Licos Jr
Carbondale
Huffman Funeral
Don R. Crocker
Carbondale First Methodist Church
Oakland Cemetery
Licos
Forest St
Mary Evelyn Licos
Gardens
Rt. 14
Holden
First Methodist’ Church
John P. Licos
Ingeborg Licos
Germany
John Stephen Licos
Ted Daniel Licos
Hedi Licos
Montgomery Ward Cited Over Tire Advertising Claims
The Federal Trade Commission charged Montgomery Ward & Co. with deceptive auto tire ads. The FTC said ads advertised high list prices as savings but buyers did not realize the difference from regular prices.
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Washington
Montgomery Ward & Co., Inc
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Interchange Actors Perform This Week Beginning Wednesday Night
This week features BYF members presenting interchanges and performances beginning Wednesday night with showings continuing through the week. Actors will alternate every 20 minutes, offering a rotating program.
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BYF
Plan Group To Suggest Zoning Law
The West Frankfort Plan Commission is drafting zoning ordinances for city adoption, noting no current zoning rules. Chairman William Gill said proposals were discussed and another meeting is needed to approve them. Work on compiling existing ordinances may begin in January and finish by April, followed by a public hearing. The commission aims to expand city limits around Interstate 57 for light industry under new zoning.
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West Frankfort
Gil
Flan Commission
Gill
Gerwin Retzbach
Rohrbach
Layton
Rohhrbach
St. Louis
Pubtmationy Inc
Iain Sroat
Carbondale
Herrin
Murphysbore
Antes
Dard
Office of
Hera
Ant Murphysborn
Southers
Taroondale
Harry Daily Jourma
Ano Murpmyebort
Assoriaiet
Soca
AF News
Live Nativity Scene May Be Annual Event
The First Baptist Church Youth Council in Carbondale plans a living Nativity on the church lawn from 7 to 9 p m as part of a three night series. Rev Willard Foote notes similar scenes in other cities and suggests this could become an annual event. A junior high and a high school group participated on prior nights and animals from Rollin Blythe's farm were used.
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First Baptist Church Youth Council
Carbondale
Willard Foote
Foote
Rollin Blythe
Rt. 2
Car’ ‘Bondale
IEA President to Speak at Marion Unit Education Banquet
Miss Audra May Pence, president of the Illinois Education Association, will be the main speaker at the Marion Unit Education Association banquet on April 7 in the Junior High School cafeteria. She also leads the Illinois Association of Classroom Teachers and hails from a Chicago suburb.
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Audra May Pence
Ilinois Education Association
Marion Unit Education Association
Miss Pence
Illinois Association of Classroom Teachers
Chicago
Kiwanis Toy Distribution Tonight in Herrin Area
Herrin Kiwanis members will distribute toys and gift packages of candy and fruit to area children tonight. The annual program, sponsored by Kiwanis and the American Legion, has toys enough for several per child across over 100 children. Toys were donated by Herrin residents who left them at banks and schools. Gilbert Meracle chairs the project.
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Herrin Kiwanis
Herrin Ares
Club
American Legion
Kiwanis
Herrin
Gilbert Meracle
Christmas Party For Kids By Local Groups
The Egyptian Association for Mentally Retarded Children and the Williamson County Shrine Club hosted a December 16 party for retarded children at the Shrine Club on Route 37 north of Marion. Mrs. Howard Jones led games and entertainment, Ruth Blackburn accompanied carols, and Mrs. John Brown told the Christmas story. Santa Claus, introduced by Sen. William Grindle, listened to wishes and gave each child a kaleidoscope gift from the Egyptian Association.
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Egyptian Association For
Williamson County Shriners Club
Shrine Club
Rt. 37
Marion
Howard Jones
Ruth Blackburn
John Brown
Santa Claus
William Grindle
Herrin
Egyptian Association
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Carterville Cross Road
Montgomery Ward
Rost Furniture
Carterville
First Baptist Church of
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John Foale
Gordon Chenine
Leon Craig
Doug Elder
Lee McCroy
Susan Ferris
IEA
Don McNeill
Orore
Don’s Jewelry Importers
East Cherry Herrik
Walkers
Southern Ill
Iois
Walcrest
Don Richards
Hs&m
HSM
J.w.walker & Sons
Alkers
Marion — Benton — du Quoin
Mt. Vernon
Carbondate
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