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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1949

Page

3

Experts Compare Yeast Studies At Southern Illinois University

Two American scientists and a Israeli citizen meet at SIU to review yeast research. Dr Shlomo Hestrin studies sugar use in living cells with Dr Carl and Mrs Gertrude Lindegren, who have advanced yeast work and phase microscopes. They discuss yeast genetics, fermentation, and potential industrial applications.

Biological Science Research Southern Illinois University Shlomo Hestrin Hebrew University of Jerusalem United States Carl and Gertrude Lindegren Hestrin S. L U. Labs Lindegren U. S Corys Car Gerts St. Louis Washington University Lindegrens Dr. Hestrin S. I. U. Lab China

Yeast Genes and Enzymes Hint at Riddles of Life

Scientists probe yeast cell stripes or genes linked to offspring traits. Drs Lindegren and Hestrin study enzymes from yeast to see how they alter cell behavior and appearance, suggesting future possibilities for cancer therapy and vitality restoration.

Wheat Jumps to 1 80 at Mboro Elevator During Harvest

Wheat rose to 1.80 per bushel today at the Murphysboro Mboro Elevator, up from 1.73 yesterday. Sam Bizzell of the Southern Illinois Mill in Murphysboro said the rise reflects recent weather and crop estimates. farmers marketing today earned seven cents more per bushel than the day-before seller.

Sam Bizzell Southern Illinois Murphysboro

Scientist Focused on Discovery Not Profit or Fame

A scientist argued that researchers should not chase a definite commercial goal or life-improving outcome. He urged keeping attention on microscopes and thermometers while the world handles application and value.

Westions

Wheat crops shrink as drought raises prices nationwide

A smaller wheat crop is harvested across the country due to subnormal yields in Montana and Nebraska, rapid ripening from dry weather, and low moisture in southeastern states. Corn prices at the Murphysboro mill stay at $1.15 and barley at 85 cents as markets show higher wheat prices.

Montana Nebraska Murphysboro

Services for James Simon Saturday at Rock Hill Church

Funeral services for James Sim on aged 18 who drowned July 4 at Michigan City Ind will be held Saturday morning at 10 o clock at Rock Hill M E Church with Rev L W Mingo and Rev W Clark officiating Burial will be in Oakland cemetery The body arrived in Carbondale this afternoon Friends may call at 209 East Oak Street from 7 o'clock tonight Simon would have been a senior at Attucks High School next year He was a member of the band on the track squad and coach of Boy Scout troop 112 All senior girls will be flower girls and senior boys will be pallbearers.

James Simon Michigan City Ind Rock Hill M. E L. W. Mingo Rev. W. Clark Oakland Cemetery Carbondale East Oak Street Simon Attucks High School

Two Boys Held On Confessions Of Burglary

Two Carbondale youths aged 11 and 14 confessed to entering the Birkholtz Beauty and Barber Supply store on June 27 and stealing a watch a watch band and cash. A third boy questioned yesterday remained at large. The case links to a spate of burglaries since mid June involving a filling station Veath Sports Mart and three homes.

Carbondale Birkholtz Beauty and Barber Supply South Illinois Avenue John Gilbert Murphysboro Liberty George Lee McCall Floyd Smith Lee Davis Smith McCall Davis Veath Sports Mart Birkholtz Sports Mart Cairo Mounds Chief Davis Arthur Brown Brown

Jackson County health board approves tentative budget

The Jackson County Board of Health outlined a tentative 58 800 budget and authorized its presentation to the county Board of Supervisors. A one half mill levy to raise about 30 000 for health activities was approved for September consideration. Final approval to come in December.

Jackson County Board of Health Murphysboro County Board of Supervisors Health Board Jackson County Board of Supervisors

Funeral Services for Mrs. Culp Saturday

Mrs. Myrtle Culp aged 67 died at her home 203 Maple Street at 6 p m Thursday She leaves daughters Bernice Culp Carbondale Louise Marshall Chicago and Hazel Thordson Tipton Iowa two sisters Bertha Thompson Carbon dale and Gertrude Hays Mr Vernon and two brothers W L Thompson Omaha Neb and John L Thompson Terre Haute Ind Friends may call at Huffman funeral home Funeral services set for 2 o clock Saturday at the funeral home Rev Ronald B Scriven to officiate Burial at Oakland cemetery.

Myrtle Culp Maple Street Bernice Culp Carbondale Louise Marshall Chicago Hazel Thordson Tipton Iowa Bertha Thompson Gertrude Hays Vernon W. L. Thompson Omaha Neb John L. Thompson Terre Haute Ind Huffman Funeral Home Funeral Ronald B. Scriven Oakland Cemetery

Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List

Hospital notes show admissions on Thursday for Pearl George medical in Carbondale Jack Seivert medical in Carbondale Nadine Clark medical in Marion Paul Throgmorton medical in Marion and discharges including Ernest McAnelly medical in Marion Carl Craig and son Goreville Loren Etherton medical Makanda Ola Lanner surgical in Marion Anna Johns medical in Marion James Beck accident Carbon Valley McGuire medical Makanda.

Pearl George Carbondale Jack Seivert Nadine Clark Marion Paul Throgmorton Ernest McAnelly Carl Craig and Son Goreville Loren Etherton Makanda Ola Lanner Mar

Open House at Hall Highlights Big Top Theme

Anthony Hall at Southern Illinois University hosted an open house for the girls dormitory last night. Refreshments and dancing entertained guests as decorations mirrored a Big Top circus. The event is a regular social function of the hall each school session.

Anthony Southern Illinois University

Housing Authority Begins Actual Construction Jobs

Miss Beatrice Lovette of Wilkesboro North Carolina arrived in Murphyboro this week to take an aide position in the Jackson County Child Welfare office. A Berea College graduate she will assist Anna Laura Kennedy, child welfare worker, and will reside in Carboro.

Beatrice Lovette Wilkesboro N. C Murphysboro Jackson County Child Welfare Lovette Berea College Berea, Ky Anna Laura Kennedy Jackson County Carbondale

Illinois Central In Vacation Season

Illinois Central rail line shows a busy vacation period with many employees taking time off. Names include W. B. Grissom and C. H. Hirsch among Carbondale staff, plus J. B. Rose and A. C. Arch Raborn planning trips. Several Chicago headquarters officials recent visitors add to the roster.

Illinois Central Railroad W. B. Grissom Carbondale Roy Thomas H. M. Dillon A. S. Robinson C. H. Hirsch Buddie” McGowan J. B. Rose Florida J. F. Sharkey Illinois Central A. C Arch” Raborn Baton Rouge George Crowell California Chicago C. R. Young St. Louis C. M. Chumley Chumley S. F. Lynch William O. Leonard Buffalo du Quoin Fairgrounds Leonard Noble Grand Carbondale Odd Fellows Lodge

Mail 200 State Bonus Checks to Veterans

The Illinois Service Recognition board mailed 200 state bonus checks to veterans totaling 56 thousand dollars. Cook county mailings reached 436,799 with downstate at 423,599. total value 311,874 dollars.

Chicago Illinois Service Recognition Board Illinois Cook County

University High reports success of curriculum shift experiment

A two year project at University High in Carbon Dale combines spelling writing and reading with social studies for seventh and eighth graders. Principal Mees calls the program promising noting gains in achievement and parent support.

U. High University High School Carbondale John D. Mees Mabel Lane Buckleschool Lane

Housing Authority Awards Elkville Home Contracts

The Jackson County Housing Authority in Murphysboro signed contracts with J. C. Williams and Sons for Elkville four room cottages. It will acquire five West End Carbondale lots at $600 each, with construction to start next week and finish in about 45 days. Homes cost around $7,000, are F H A financed, and veterans get purchase preference.

Jackson County Housing Authority Murphysboro J. C. Williams and Sons Carbondale Elkville John Gilbert Williams West End Housing Authority Atkins Avenue Elkville High School F.H.A Old Main Street West Main Dixon Avenue Bitter’s Clay Street Twenty-second Street Hortense Walter King Ira Dill W. L. Knowles Fred Will Harold E. Briggs Murdale Will Sam Plant County Board of Supervisors

Carbondale Woman Annie Brown Dies at 74

Annie Mary Brown 74 of 409 West Main Carbondale died in Herrin hospital at 8 30 a m Thursday. She leaves sister Mrs James Elliott Tyler Texas. Friends may call at Carbondale funeral home from 10 a m until 2 p m Saturday services Rev Ronald Scriven will officiate. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. She had lived in Carbondale most of her life and was ill about two years and a member of First Christian Church.

Annie Mary Brown West Main Street Carbondale Herrin Hospital James Elliott Tyler Texas Carbondale Funeral Ronald Scriven Oakland Cemetery Brown The First Christian Church

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Carolyn Raut Jerusalem Carl Lindegren S. L U Caroline Raut Center Raut Them Pallestine Mboro Cora Rollo American Public Health Association American Medical Association Jackson County Board of Supervisors Archie Strup Board of Health Marie Hendricks J. A. Petrazio Ava Park Jarrett Cora Rollo Anna Johns Medical Ion James Beck Accident Val McGuire Aide Railroad News Co. S. Scott S. C Centralia Springfield Elkville Homes Herrin Free Press Linois Southern Linois Publications, Inc Ill Associated Press
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