Diversified occupation program aids non college bound students
Christopher and Zeigler Royalton high schools run a two year diversified occupation program to train juniors and seniors on the job. Pupils are paid 50 cents to 1.25 per hour, study related subjects, and earn two credit hours annually while instructors align work with classwork.
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Christopher
Zeigler - Royalton
Christopher High School
Clarence Pierce
Pierce
Charles Lambert
Lambert
Trade and Industry
Department of Vocational Education
Effingham
Illinois
Benton
Anna Jonesboro
Thebes
Tamms
William Ramsey
Zeigler - Royalton Schools
Ramsey
Famous Bride Of Cat Hollow Dies At 98
Louisa Kentucky news reports the death of Mrs. Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse known as Grandma at 98. She rose to fame after marrying Delbert Shorty Sprouse at 79 in 20 years of public life then returned to their Cat Hollow farm and farm life amid local adoration. Funeral services are planned at Polly's Chapel with burial at Catt Hollow.
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Cat Hollow
Grandma
Sprouse
Catt Hollow
Delbert
Shorty
Louisa
New York
Sprouses
Mattie Lyons Large Sprouse
Polly
Cobden Santa Claus is a busy mother of four
Helen Burnett of Cobden, a longtime Santa in southern Illinois, spends December visiting private homes from dusk to about 10 p.m. four nights a week. A wife, mother, and Christian it is a Christmas ministry she began in 1953. Her Santa suit, first sewn by a friend, now sports a second outfit.
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Santa Claus
Cobden
Santa
Illinois
Robert Burnett
Helen
Southern Illinois University
Burnett
Good Luck Glove Co
Carbondale
Radiation Treats Oranges To Preserve Flavor
Israeli scientists irradiated Jaffa oranges with gamma rays from Cobalt-60 to slow spoilage. The treated fruit stayed fresher longer, retaining vitamins and flavor compared with nonirradiated oranges from the same crop.
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Jerusalem
Jaffa
Urban youths gain farm skills through Christopher High program
At Christopher High School an experimental program places urban students in farm related work with 15 hours weekly pay, supervised by Leavell Swink. Employers Logan Buckner and Franklin Grain andSupply Co. support youths aiming for agricultural related careers and junior college.
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Christopher High School
Logan Buckner
Buckner
Franklin Grain and Supply Co
Benton
Leavell Swink
Christopher
Swink
Agricultural Junior College
Mt. Carmel
Carbondale Drive UF Nears Goal With $381 Gap
Carbondale United Fund reports $47,313 in cash and pledges toward a $47,694 goal. Campaign chairman William Budslick urges final drive work before New Year’s Day as offices close December 31. Contributions may follow to P O Box 254.
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Carbondale United Fund
Wiliam Budslick
Budslick
United Fund Campaign
Illinois Ave
P. O
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Invisible screens ward off mosquitos with dry ice haze
Chicago reports a novel mosquito barrier using dry ice around patio areas. Carbon dioxide released by the solid carbon dioxide forms a heavier gas that settles near ground level, creating a low oxygen environment that repels mosquitoes.
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Chicago
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