SIU theater to fill vacancies with Jo Mack hire
Ber Gelman reports SIU theater plans to recruit Jo Mack to promote the university stage and attract regional audiences to the $1 million Carbondale campus theater. Archibald McLeod signals cautious backing while John O Neal Jr. discusses funding the Free Southern Theater from Ford and Rockefeller grants and Langston Hughes.
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Ber Gelman
Stu
Jo. Mack
Springfield
Peat Siu Theater
Mack
Theatrester Club
SIL Theater Yace
Carbondale
Southern Ilinois
John O'Neal JR
SIU
Free Southern Theater
O'Neal
Carbondale Community High School
Calvin Trillin
New Yorker
Found
Neal
Ford (Foundation
Fire calls and incidents in Carbondale area
Fire department logs report incidents in Carbondale and nearby towns including Jake's Tire at 314 East Main Street roof and tire damage and yard debris, a shed fire at 400 East Oak, a fire at 900 BE Parkdale, and injuries or fines involving Ward Sebers, Billy B. Taylor, and Ralph Burns with vehicle failure to yield penalties.
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Carbondale
Jake
E. Main St
Cerbond
Oak St
Park Dale
Am St
Ward Sebers
Murphysboro
Billy B. Taylor
Stonefort
Ralph Burns
Five elderly women left homeless by Carbondale fire
A blaze in Carbondale early Friday displaced five elderly women. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated at 10 000 dollars to the building and 12 000 to contents with neighboring structures also affected. Firefighters worked for hours before gaining control.
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Resi Ns
Carbondale
John D. Dill
St. Petersburg
Fla
Dill
Southern Tiiapisity Foundation
Carbondale Businessmen's Association
Chamber of Commerce
Metropolitan Life Insur- Co
Carbar- Dill
First Methodist
Charles
Dill Investment Co
Joe Morris
Ira
John Dill
Dills
Benton
Lucille Hawk
Rel Carbondale
Holand Browner
Lion Complex
S. Washington Ave
Harold Phelps
Incaiche
Allen Jackson
Causa Am. Fir
Jackson
S. Washington
John Lannin
Kean
Selmer-Peerless Tower
Washington Ave
Mthe
S. Washingtton Ave
Southern Illinois Calendar Highlights and Local Meetings
A mixed listings page notes university events at SIU centers, drive-ins showing films including Gone With the Wind and The Oldest Profession, and a series of civic meetings across Marion, Carbondale, Herrin, and surrounding towns. Notable items include library board and park district meetings, courthouse and village council sessions, and a student recital at STU Auditorium.
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Coogan
Orpheum
Marion
Rodgers
Anne
Angel
Tues Gay
Anna Dpiveli
Bull Wand
Tuesda
Bank of Marion
Williamson Councy Board
Nowal
J.B. Ward
Chester City Council
Swanwick St
Tax bills approaching mail in county for July deadlines
County treasurer Paul Stearns announced about 38,989 tax bills will be mailed with payments due July 1 for real estate and personal property. Penalties apply after the deadline, and second installments on real estate are due September 1. Banks reportedly process payments through the treasurer’s office. Asbestos output note: Vermont supplies 95 percent of U.S. asbestos.
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Jack
Paul Stearts
Surer
Lan Wis
Stearns
Southern Illinois School Consolidation Faces Strong Sentiment
In Southern Illinois, uniting small high schools to meet state standards is hampered by politics, nostalgia, and pride. Cobden and nearby districts face annexation limits while population growth and enrollment drive debates. Maple syrup notes Vermont’s share. educators warn a 500 to 700 student size aids quality education amid sport driven concerns.
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Ilinoi
Lille
Cobden
Apna Ich
Jonesboro
Cobtrick
At Carbondale
Carbondale
Thigun
Board of
Randolph
Perry
Jackson
Wiiamson
Union
Johnson
Franklin
Southern Illingisan
Southern Illinoss
Winos Avenue
Cerkerdale
Notty
Floriia
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Illingis
Southern
Windsan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Baily Journal
Murphysboro ‘Indapentest
Associstee Press
Ely
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Nerman Fund
Rockefeller Foundaton
New York Ton
Ford Foundation
New York
J. Edward Helton
Judy
Ken Madler
Milwaukee, Wis
S1u
Mlinois
Baltimore
Canter Stage
Milwaukee
News News Faction
Harold O'Neil
John A. Logan College
Dimmick
West Frankfort
the Arts
Febery Kingsbury
Dpm
University Center
Marion Carnegie Library Board
Marion Park District
Darth
Sim A. Bremtone
Herrin Litthe
Egypt
P.E
Barber Shop
Herrin High School
Asbesto
U.S
Vermont
Browns Maple House
East Main West
Frankfort
Illinois
John
Channel 2
Cactus Pete
Sheriff Red Eye
The
United States
Boren's
IGA
Bigelow
Herrin
Mardale Shopping Center
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