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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1978
Page
5
West Frankfort Youth Center opens 7 30 to 9 30 p m Tuesday for seventh and eighth grade students. Herrin Teen Town opens Friday and Saturday 7 to 11 30 p m with band nights until 11 45 p m.
Steffan Baumann a 15yearold high school student has sold paintings since age 11 and now earns around 800 for a forest scene with Indian tepees He spends eight hours weekly in his home studio and plans to study art in Europe next year He paints landscapes with careful detail and saves money for a van to transport his works to California art shows
Southern Illinois Girl Scouts take orders through January 22 for the 42nd annual cookie sale raising funds for Shagbark council programs and camps. Scouts may earn posters shirts and stuffed animals. featured cookies include chocolate chip chocolate creme scot tea mint and savannah varieties plus cheddarette crackers at 1.25 per box.
High school principals say it is not too early for teens to start finding summer employment. Min wage changes and the miners strike could affect openings, with CETA and SPEDY programs providing hundreds of jobs through non profits in Union and Jackson counties. Jackson County Youth Service Bureau assists 12 to 18 year olds with referrals and workshops to improve interview and application skills.
Wheeling based singer Leon Douglass recalls 20 years chasing stardom inspired by Cash Tillis and Robbins. He recalls onstage at WWVA Jamboree U.S.A. and nights of no pay. He drove solo, financed by grit, facing illness and tough odds, yet remains determined while warning others not to enter if unprepared.
The Associated Press reports the top 10 singles headed by Baby Come Back and How Deep Is Your Love with Here You Come Again at three. The top 10 albums feature Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, Foot Loose and Fancy Free, All N All, and more. Also notes Valentine’s Day as an ancient holiday per Hallmark researchers in Kansas City.
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