Range Markers Erected at Lake for Silt Survey
J B Stall of the State Water Survey directs a silt measurement survey at Crab Orchard Lake in cooperation with the Fish and Wildlife Service and Southern Illinois University The work includes concrete range markers and cross sections across the lake to determine water and silt depths and plan a final report in 1935
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Lake
State Water Survey
J. B. Stall
Fish and Wildlife Service
Southern Illinois University
Stall
Agriculture Experiment Station
University of Illinois
Williamson County
Eugene Crawford
Crab Orchard
Natural History Survey
The
Geological Survey
Department of Registration and Education
Illinois
Carbondale
West Frankfort
Eldorado
Music Camp to Bring 600 Students From 25 States
About 600 students from 25 states will take part in a four week Egyptian music camp starting June 4 at the DuQuoin State fair grounds. Jim Ballowe named director of public relations and will depart for the camp Sunday. A T Atwood directs the camp as choral director for 11 years. Dean Angel coordinates church choirs for an All Southern Illinois choir. Rehearsals are June 7 8 at the First Baptist church at 730 p.m. Naughty Marietta to be presented in week three. Paul Yoder from Chicago leads the band in week one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
Jim Ballowe
Herrin Township High School
Ballone
A. T. Atwood
First Baptist Church
Chicago
Area Youths Honored At Kemper Military School
Two area youths were among 56 Kemper Military cadets honored at the 107th commencement. James N. Ellis of Carbondale earned a golf wreath sleeve emblem as distinguished cadet and a journalism scroll as an editor. First Lt. Richard A. Merident of Cobden received the Distinguished Military Student badge and becomes eligible to apply for a regular commission. Kemper Military is in Boonville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper Military
Kemper Military School
James N. Ellis
Carbondale
Richard A. Merident
Cobden
Boonville, Mo
Those Were the Days City Got More For Its Tax Money Back in 1912
Carbondale city council records from July 1912 show salaries for mayor at 300 dollars and commissioners at 200, with police salaries at 600 dollars a year. The 1912 clerk earned 360 dollars while the 1951 audit rates were higher at five dollars an hour. Street lighting costs were higher in 1912 than in 1951, offering a surprising comparison of municipal spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Lee Davis
Harry Grater
City Teen-Age Softball League To Open Monday
Carbondale launches a teen age softball program for players up to 16 with an organizational session at Community high school on Monday at 1 30 p m. League play begins Wednesday under Ken Smith with directions from Allan Domer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Allan Domer
Ken Smith
Domer
Community High School
Community High
Bill McBride
Crab Orchard Lake
Donate 6 Lots For Gardens For Negro Youths
Carbondale residents donate six garden plots for Negro youths to work this summer. Constable Grant Barnett will supervise youths aged seven to sixteen, teaching land work. Donors include Mrs. Etta Jackson, Charles Duncan, Dee Harmon, G C Garter, Mrs. Nina Michaels, and Mrs. Alfred Armour. Contact Barnett via Post Office Box 13 or phone 1169K to contribute or participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Grant Barnett
Barnett
Etta Jackson
South
Marion Street
Charles Duncan
South Marion
Dee Harmon
East Elm Street
G. C. Garter
South Marion Street
Nina Michaels
East Birch Street
Alfred Armour
North Marion Street
Summer Session Opens June 11 at U School
The University school announces a summer session from June 11 to August 4 under Principal Dr. John D. Mees. Grades 9-12 register June 11 at 9 30 a.m. in Allyn. classes run through August 4 with courses including biology geography algebra I advanced algebra geometry and more. Kindergarten and grades 1-7 register June 18 at 9 a.m. in Allyn. class end July 27. Grades 4-7 will take a one week camping trip at Giant City Park in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University School
John D. Mees
Allyn Assembly
Allyn
Giant City Park
Army records administration center to interview in Murphysboro
A representative from the Department of the Army Records Administration Center in St Louis will interview and test typist or stenographer candidates in Murphysboro from June 11 to June 14. J C McCann will conduct the interviews and tests at the Illinois State Employment Service Office, 1115 Chestnut Street, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Army Records Administration Center
St. Louis
Murphysboro
Washington, J. C
McCann
Illinois State Employment Service Office
Chestnut Street
District Blind Group To Meet Saturday
The Carbondale District Association of the Blind of Illinois covering Perry Jackson and Union counties will meet Saturday at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Overton in Pinckneyville. The group formed in May to foster social activity and to boost employment and business chances for the blind, including both men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale District Association of the Blind of
Illinois
Perry
Jackson
Union Counties
Howard Overton
Pinckneyville
Sponsor Circus Ducats for Kids in Carbondale
Six Carbondale organizations have given 260 to sponsor 2000 city children to attend the Shrine circus matinee on June 12. Carl Crain, president of the Carbondale Ainad Shrine, said sponsors aim to sell 720 worth of tickets and lead students in a 1 30 p m parade to McAndrew stadium. Proceeds aid crippled and underprivileged children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Carl Crain
Carpenters and Joiners
Carbondale Eagles
Lerner-Sloane Pants Company
Cherry Insurance Agency
Taylor, Brown and Murden Real Estate
Crain
Shriners
McAndrew Stadium
SIU Alumni Banquet Set for Carbondale June 9
Carl McIntire to serve as master of ceremonies at the SIU alumni banquet in Carbondale on June 9 with several hundred alumni expected to attend. The event features unveiling bust of W W Vandeveer and campus paintings by G C Barkley, plus a progress film and new songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McIntire
St. Louis
Southern Illinois University
S.I.U
Carbondale
Wayne Mann
Alumni Association
W. W. Vandeveer
Cleveland
Marion Woman Files 10000 Suit After Car Rolls Onto Way
A 73 year old Marion resident Mrs Hannah A Morse filed a $10000 damages suit claiming injuries from an unattended car rolling down a service station driveway and knocking her down on March 3. She alleges negligence by S J Hill for leaving brakes unengaged on a grade. Attorney Ralph W Harris represents Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hannah A. Morse
North Fair Street
S. J. Hill
West Hendrickson Street
East Main Street
Morse
Change of Venue Sought in Contempt Costs Case
Williamson county filed for a venue change in a hearing on court costs in the contempt suit against the county commissioners. Saylor Montgomery and Lorton requested Judge Ross Reynolds to preside due to alleged bias from Judge Loyd M. Bradley. The case centers on who pays Marion Bradley’s roughly $600 transcription fee and stems from an injunction and contempt finding later reversed on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Lezern Saylor
Herrin
Saylor
William Raymond Montgomery
Spencer D. Lorton
Loyd M. Bradley
Ross Reynolds
Vienna
Circuit Court
Bradley
Marion Bradley
Marion
Trico School honors 34 graduates at Ava gym
Graduation exercises at Trico Consolidated High School in Ava honored 34 senior class members. Nancee Ann Bergfeld named valedictorian and Norman Lee Whisler salutat orian. High honors included Harold Ehlers Ruby Miller and Leonard Priebe. Sgt Clarence Bollman on 10 day furlough from the Air Force attended graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trico Consolidated High School
Ava
Nancee Ann Bergfeld
Norman Lee Whisler
Harold Dean Ehlers
Ruby Phyllis Miller
Leonard Allen Priebe
James Lawrence Stephens
John Lester Stephens
Morris J. Akers
Ruby Amberger Rodewald
Walter Lee Bollmann
Leland Severn Bowerman
Carol Louise Carter
Frank W. Cheatham
Vera Mae Childers
Kay M. Eldridge
William Alan Falkenberry
Bette Carol Gieseking
Mona Faye Goodrich
Jack Wilbert Hindman
Mildred Ann Jacoby
Elizabeth Jean Kleckner
Bill Dean Lee
Roger Ray Lehmberg
Patricia Ann Lodge
Norma Jean Lohman
Delbert Ray Martin
Ruby Phyllis
Clarence Bollman
United States Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Sgt. Bollman
Armed Services
Army
SIU Faculty Member To Study in Greece
Miss Lulu Roach an art assistant professor at Southern Illinois University will study in Greece this summer at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens on leave from her graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Roach
Southern Illinois University
Greece
American School of Classical Studies
Athens
Miss Roach
Washington University
St. Louis
Next Paper Collection June 9 in Carbondale
Carbondale Sea Scouts will collect waste paper on June 9 in the area west of the Illinois Central tracks. Stewart Chandler urged residents to save paper and magazines for the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Stewart Chandler
Chandler
Davis Represents SIU Dean at Scott AFB Reception
Sir Clark Davis dean of men at Southern Illinois University attended a Scott Air Force Base reception and dinner Thursday in representation of President D. W. Morris. Lt. Gen. Robert W. Harper hosted the event honoring Maj. Gen. R. W. Burns and Maj. K. McNeughten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Davis
Southern Illinois University
D. W. Morris
Scott Air Force Base
Robert W. Harper
R. W. Burns
K . .McNeughten
Remodel Expands First Christian Church Education Building
The project plans a three story educational annex attached to the church at a cost of 75000 dollars. A notable feature is a divided chancel within the sanctuary emphasizing the two basic ordinances.
Vacation Reading Club Readies Carbondale Youths
The Carbondale Public Library launches a Vacation Reading club from June 4 to August 11 for children in grades 2 through 8. Each participant must read at least 10 books and keep a record of titles. a reading diploma awaits those who complete the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
U. of I Scholarship Exams Set Saturday
Examinations for University of Illinois scholarships will be held Saturday in county school offices across Southern Illinois. Each county awards five scholarships in categories including county general home economics agriculture and one for a child of a World War I or World War II veteran. Passing grade is 70 percent and exams are objective. Scholarships cover four years tuition and enrollment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Illinois
Elkville Expectant Mother Returns Home After Crash
Mrs Landes of Elkville leaves hospital today after a DeSoto top crash. The 20 year old, two months into pregnancy, sustained a severe concussion and was in critical condition until midweek. She is now alert and fully recovered but cannot recall the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Landes
Elkville
DeSoto
Doctors Hospital
Landes
Lustour Report on Murphysboro Plant Plans Next Week
An official Lustour Printing annual meeting report, detailing plans for the Murphysboro plant, will be mailed next week to Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce officials. Clifton Bowers, chamber president, said the report outlines expansion options and potential relocation if local help is insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lustour Printing Company
St. Louis
Murphysboro
Clifton Bowers
Chamber
The
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Lastour
Murhysboro
Lustour
Southern Illinoisan Postal Rates Notice
The Daily Free Press announces subscription rates for carriers and mail, detailing 2 cents per week by carrier and 6 weeks for $1.00, 12 weeks $2.00, 24 weeks $4.00, and 52 weeks $7.50. Carbondale Illinois edition serves evenings except Sundays and holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Daily Free Press
Southern Illinois Publications, Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
Ilinois
Illinois
Associated Press
SIU Fraternity Joins National Sigma Tau Gamma
Sigma Beta Mu at Southern Illinois University will be installed as a chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma on Saturday. The 3:30 p m ceremony will be led by the national president with guests including Earl Webb and Kennedy Whitesill. Eastern Illinois State College will send an install team as 24 active members and six pledges join. An 6:30 banquet at the chapter house will honor honorary members and sponsors. Officers of Sigma Beta Mu take on Sigma Tau Gamma roles: Jack Donahue president William Moore vice president Reid Martin secretary Robert Wickman treasurer Michael Scullin pledge master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Beta Mu
Southern Illinois University
Sigma Tau Gamma
Earl Webb
St. Joseph
Kennedy Whitesill
Webster Grove
Eastern Illinois State College
SIU
Jack Donahue
Marion
William Moore
Normal
Reid Martin
Hoopeston
Robert Wickman
East St. Louis
Michael Scullin
Hopeston
Woodmen of the World District Meeting Set in Murphysboro
The Southern Illinois district of Woodmen of the World will hold a meeting at the Knight of Columbus hall in Murphysboro on Monday June 4 at 8 00 p m. Representatives from all camps are expected. A Johnston City degree team led by Captain Hart Lawrence will initiate many candidates. State Manager Ernest A Olsen of Springfield is expected to attend. Elmer B Jacobs Sr is commander of Maple Camp Consul and hosts the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Southern Illinois
Knight of Columbus
Thirteenth
Locust Streets
Murphysboro
Johnston City
Hart Lawrence
Ernest A. Olsen
Springfield
Elmer B. Jacobs
Maple Camp Consul
Zeigler Youth Breaks Arm In Fall From Tree
Stephan Moskoff five son of Carl Moskoff of Zeigler fractured his right arm while playing in a tree near his home yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Herrin hospital at 7 55 p m where the arm was X rayed and placed in a cast extending from shoulder to wrist. The Moskoff address is 116 South Pine street Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephan Moskoff
Carl Moskoff
Zeigler
Herrin Hospital
the Moskoff
South Pine Street
Carbondale Church Dedicates $75 000 Addition Sunday
The Carbondale First Christian church plans Sunday dedication services at 10 30 a m for a new sanctuary and three story educational building costing 75 000 with materials and labor donated reducing final cost from 120 000. The sanctuary seats 425, social hall serves 250, and the educational block houses offices nursery parlor and youth rooms. Afternoon program at 3 p m features Rev William Janssen and Rev W L Reppenhagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Scriven
William Janssen
First Presbyterian Church
W. L. Reppenhagen
First Baptist Church
Election Set on Gorham Rockwood School Merger Vote
An election will be held Saturday June 4 to form a unit school district in the Gorham Cora Rockwood area of western Jackson County. Polling places cover six districts with polls open 12 noon to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham-Cora-Rockwood
Jackson County
W. N. Wheeles
Wheeles
Rockwood
Clifton
Clifton School
Degognia Township
Jackson Couny
Randolph County
Jones Ridge
Ft. Bluff Township
Kinkaid Township
Gorham
Jacob Town Hall
Sand Ridge Township
Gorham City
Sand Ridge
Rockwood City
Gorham High School
Chester
Four Escape Injury in Route Three Crash
A party of St Louis residents escaped serious injury when their car overturned on State Route 3 in southwestern Jackson County. Driver James T. Reynolds of 4030 Finney Avenue St Louis was identified. Three other residents were in the car. two received first aid at St Andrews Hospital Murphysboro. Car totaled and towed by Cardwell wrecker service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jackson County
James T. Reynolds
Finney Avenue
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Lake In
U. School
Ducats
Set Siu
Judge Bradley
Trico School
First Christian Church
Carbondale First Christian Church
Monroe Street
University Avenue
Turch
U. of I
J. B. Hall
Route 13
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