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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
19
Architect's drawing shows a new 130000 dollar Dongola grade school to be built in the north section near Route 51. The one story brick building will house six classrooms with full wall windows and an administration office, with occupancy planned for January 1, 1951.
The plan notes a lunch room and kitchen with a rear gymnasium to accommodate 250 to 300 students.
Merchants in Pinckneyville announce only one closing day for the Perry county fair next month. A spokesman says member stores will close probably on Thursday while Mayor Jack Stumpe disapproves, arguing the county fair as a pet project. Merchants stand firm against indiscriminate store closings.
Graduation exercises Wednesday evening honored 12 graduates of Campbell Hill grade school. Rev. H. C. Welp delivered the invocation and benediction. Norma Jean Reathert salutatorian spoke as the class sang a number. J. H. Hammack addressed the class, with diplomas awarded by E. C. Knop. Diploma recipients were Carroll Bockhorn Albert Davis Edward Dierks Helen Ehlers Arval Froemling Roy Gerlach Lester Homan George Miller Norma Rothert Wayne Roberts and Ralph Thies.
Elkville residents Mr and Mrs Bernard H Melvin purchased Tatum's Court a 14 room motel south of Du Quoin They traded homes with former owners Mr and Mrs Rosco Tatum The Melvins will run the motel and keep their current jobs Melvin is cashier at Elkville State Bank and Mrs Melvin a teller at Du Quoin National Bank
Mr and Mrs James Price and daughter Carol Lou of La Salle visited Mrs Saleta Hall and sisters in Herrin over the weekend Mrs Price is the former Peggy Hall of Herrin. Mrs Robbs Mrs Hall and Miss Hall of Herrin and Mr and Mrs Gene Howard and daughters Judy and Janice of Merion spent Decoration day visiting Earl Hall and children in St Louis.
Ava resident Ernest E. Lester earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in school administration at Western Illinois State College Macomb during graduation exercises on June 1.
Elkville's Little Muddy 4-H Club will hold a food sale Saturday starting at 9 30 a m on the main street. Food will be furnished by the members. Proceeds will fund the purchase of softball equipment.
Mauna Loa erupts once more sending red hot lava 20 miles to the sea near Kona. At least two missing and 60 families displaced as 15 homes are burned or destroyed. Communications cut, lava flows 1 mile wide with a second flow near the ocean. A Pan American pilot reports a smoke cloud 30,000 feet high and ash hissing on the plane.
Five University of Illinois scholarships will be offered to Perry county high school graduates during Saturdays exam period. Eligible students include those who attended Trico Consolidated High School in Ava within Jackson county if they legally reside in Perry county. Exams begin at 9:00 a.m. in the County Superintendent of Schools office in Pinckneyville.
About 250 candidates passing Illinois Civil Service exams will receive oral interviews June 3 9 and 10 John C Weigel president of the state Civil Service commission announced Written tests were held May 153 More than 65 successful competitors for conservation inspector I and II will be interviewed June 3 at centers in Carbondale Chicago and Springfield On June 9 and 10 32 candidates for institution fire chief and assistant institution fire chief will be interviewed in Chicago and Springfield On June 10 interviews for dental hygienist will be conducted at Springfield and warder in Chicago and Dwight
The Veterans Administration hospital in Marion hosts the second summer band concert for patients. Herrin Township High School band led by William Wetherington performs at 2 30 p m on Sunday June 4 in the picnic area west of the main hospital buildings.
Two Elkville area students, Wallie Eugene Robinson and Arkel Wisely, will graduate from Monmouth College with 180 seniors in Commencement exercises on June 6. Attorney Timothy J. Campbell of Newton will deliver the graduation address.
Willard F. Wright of Murphysboro launches a retail paint venture after a decade of study and six years of frugal setup. He manufactures paints and enamels in his backyard, repackages varnish from Chicago, tests products on actual houses, and plans wholesale sales and eventual full-time staff.
Elkville Community High School ends the 1950 school year with graduation exercises at 8 p m in the new gymnasium. The facility adds seating for graduates and guests. The combined chorus performs. Gerald Williams, president of the board, presents diplomas.
H. P. Lindenberg was surprised by neighbors and friends at his Steeleville home last Sunday for his 81st birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dieckman and family of St Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Otte and family of Belleville, Elmer Lindenberg and family of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lindenberg and family of Steeleville.
The article notes the subject continues painting plastering and decorating tasks while also manufacturing and selling paints in his shop.
Medical breakthrough introduces SNERGEL a safe fast acting remedy for chronic constipation tested on hundreds aged 10 to 90 with 93 percent relief and no discomfort. Public availability urged with a mail postcard offer and drugstore request through Reed Prod. Co. St. Louis Mo.
Delegates closed the gathering with a sermonette delivered by Mrs. Gertrude Alexander the class teacher. Refreshments included homemade apple or cherry pie ice cream soda or coffee for attendees.
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