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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1950

Page

4

Schaefer commission proposes broad state welfare reforms

The Schaefer commission's third report urges major changes in Illinois penal and welfare systems. It calls for civil service parole agents, parental fees for patient care, centralized juvenile delinquency work, transfer of the Dwight reformatory to Public Safety, and a unified prison framework with updated pay and training. It also suggests updating the Division of Correction to Parole and Pardon board and expanding prison industries while seeking legislative approval.

Springfield Schaefer State Division of Correction Walter V. Schaefer Northwestern University State Welfare Department St. Charles Sheridan Reformatory Welfare Department Forrestry Dwight Reformatory For Public Safety Department State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Public Safety State Police Crime Laboratory Superintendent of Prisons Parote and Pardon Board

HADACOL Aids Hood in Restful Sleep and Vitality Claim

Francis C Hood of Kansas City testifies HADACOL improved his sleep and energy after B1 B2 Niacin and iron deficiencies. He promotes the product with doctor recommendations and a money back guarantee, offering trial size $1.25 and family or hospital size $3.50 from The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana.

Francis C. Hood Wabash Kansas City Mr. Hood LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana The

A J Motor Company Entertains Employees

Mr and Mrs Sam Duty entertained employees of the Anna Jonesboro Motor Company with a Christmas dinner and party last week. Employees brought their families as guests. The evening included Santa who distributed gifts to each attendee.

Sam Duty Anna Jonesboro Motor Company Santa

Eight Union County GI’s Homeward Run Ends in Tragedy

Eight Union County soldiers left Camp Carson Colorado for Christmas leave but only three arrived home. One, Edward Massey 22, of Lick Creek Anna died when their truck overturned on an icy pavement. Others were injured including Lloyd Braser Cobden William Brown Dongola Robert Harrell Cobden and Glennard Frick Jonesboro. Mrs Morris driver and two companions also suffered injuries. Massey funeral arrangements are set at Hall Church with burial in Hall Cemetery.

Union County Camp Carson Colo Missouri Edward Massey Charles Massey Lick Creek Anna Lloyd Braser Cobden William Brown Dongola Robert Harrell Glennard Frick Jonesboro Braser Brown Harrell Frick Harold Kelley Robert White John Shelton Shelton Kelley White A. M. White Melvin Morris East Prairie Sgt. Morris Massey Morris Young Massey

Anna Hospital Holiday Events For Patients

The Anna State hospital hosts a week of holiday activities including a social hour, Christmas dances in Goodner Hall, an annual program with Rev. William Swarbrick, and a Christmas dinner. Gifts from relatives and candy and fruit packs accompany the day, with New Year services and films planned into the week.

Anna State Hospital Goodner Hall William Swarbrick Mt. Moriah

Cobden Youth Shot On Christmas Day Accident

George Peck Claxton twenty in Cobden was shot in the lower right lung by a revolver fired as Robert Crowell examined the weapon while seated in a car in front of a Cobden confectionary. Claxton was treated at Hale Willard hospital.

Cobden George ‘Peck’ Claxton Henry Claxton Robert Crowell Crowell Claxton Hale-Willard Hospital

Holiday events listed for veterans patients and services

The article notes programs at 1 30 and 7 00 p m with Rev Mr Swarbrick delivering a sermon on Sunday December 31. Veterans in care received parties organized by the American Legion Auxiliary the V F W Auxiliary and the Anna Jonesboro Elks Club.

Swarbrick American Legion Auxiliary V. F. W. Auxiliary Anna Jonesboro Elks Club

Carbondale Guard member linked to Good Luck Glove job

The injured Claxton, described as in serious condition and not critical, is a National Guard member who worked at the Good Luck Glove company in Carbondale until recently.

Claxton National Guard The Good Luck Glove Company Carbondaile

Pearl Motor Company Hosts Employees Christmas Dinner

Pearl Motor Company in Anna entertained employees and spouses with a Christmas dinner in the showroom last week. Jim Pearl acted as master of ceremonies and Faye Johnson gave the invocation. John Ice performed magic tricks and a comedy film along with a travelog color film of Mexico were shown.

Ryland E. Pearl Pearl Motor Company Anna Jim Pearl Faye Johnson John Ice Mexico

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