Graduation Night at Herrin Township High School
One hundred three seniors received diplomas in 1950 graduation exercises at New Memorial gymnasium. The program featured a processional, invocations, choir numbers, and multiple awards including perfect 5.00 honors for Barbara Baudino and the Lions and Elks club trophies for top male and female athletes.
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Herrin Township High School
New Memorial Gymnasium
Beverly Zook
Kenneth Melvin
High School Board of Education
E. C. Eckert
Carlene Bonds
William F. Wetherington
God
Douglas
Clokey
Blue Tail
Childe
Eckert
Barbara Baudino
Jack Stevens
Anthony Venegoni
Venegoni
Marcie Ardis
Gloria Baize
Tom Boren
Josephine Conti
Mary E. Megna
Jacy Murray
Dianne Peak
Don Quaglia
Genevieve Wiseman
Pat Zook
Miss Baudino
Richard Coloni
Ann Ellis
Kenneth Ferguson
Miss Peak
Lions Club
Jim Dugger
Elks Club
Eugene Moroni
The
Elks
Leonard Scholl
David Graham
Bausch-Lomb
Hazel Jones
Joria Baize
Marilyn Bione
Carene Bonds
Fay Colp
Rosemary Cox
Dale Young
Mavis Lane
Elaine Newton
Felicita Amati
Carlene vBonds
Betty Cheatham
Bill Clayton
Geraldine Craig
Lois Darnell
Wilma Dinguid
Jeannine Harland
Arvilla Jordan
Kay Lukens
Dolores Mitchell
Bob Odum
Marian Winkler
Joe Ayers
Wianne Peak
Mr. Melvin
Thomas Boren
Marvin Wen
Charles Jack
Ruth Sulivan
Myrtle Carey
Blanche Weaver
Louise Barton
Jim Norton
Helen Garrett
Joyce Liddell
Violet Perrine
Joyce Simpson
Margaret Stephens
Joan Zarowsky
Divorces Filed in Langan and Heitkamp Cases
Divorce suits filed in Velma Sue Langan and Thomas Patrick Langan as well as Jimmie Colleen Heitkamp against Carl Heitkamp are reported, naming plaintiffs and defendants in local court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Sue Langan
Thomas Atrick Langan
Jimmie Colleen
Heitkamp
Carl Heitkamp
Diploma Presented for Donald Lee Johnson
In Hermann New Memorial gymnasium a diploma was awarded posthumously to Donald Lee Johnson, the senior who died after being struck by a pitched ball in a high school game last month. Dale Morris received the diploma as Johnson’s vacant chair stood draped in black crepe.
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Herrin New Memorial Gymnasium
Donald Lee Johnson
E. C. Eckert
Dale Morris
Johnson
Morris
Herrin Township Softball League Prep Underway
1950 season readiness gains momentum as Mitchell Construction Co donates road maintainer and volunteers including Guy Young Bill Calcaterra Jim Propes and Bill Humphrey prepare outlying diamonds Eagles Lincoln school North Side school and Ice Plant. Gene McPherson named committee chair to build new backstops while Monday night marks the start of practice under lights at the new softball park with extra bleachers for spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Construction Co
Guy Young
Bill Calcaterra
Eagles
Lincoln School
North Side
Jim Propes
Bill Humphrey
James
Gene) McPherson
Isaac Stephenson Dies at 84 in Carterville
Isaac N. Stephenson 84 died at his home 109 Stone Street Carterville at 11 p.m. Thursday after two years illness. Born March 11, 1866 in Galatia he lived in Herrin before moving to Carterville 13 months ago. A retired coal miner he married Nancy Jones on July 15 1894 Makanda. she is deceased. Survived by brothers and sisters and funeral services set for Sunday 2 p.m. at Moroni and Johnson funeral home Herrin with burial at Rose Hill Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac N._Stephenson
Stone Street
Carterville
Mr. Stephenson
Galatia
Herrin
Nancy Jones
Makanda
Stephenson
Robert Stephenson
Marion woman struck by car on route 13
Marie Sanders age 19 of Marion was slightly injured about 5 p.m. yesterday when struck by a car driven by Mrs. George Moulton on route 13 between Herrin and Marion. She suffered bruises to back and left leg and was treated at Herrin hospital then dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sanders
Marioon
George Moulton
Herrin
Marion
Miss Sanders
Herrin Hospital
Fire damages Hanson's Flower Shop near Park Avenue
A trash fire piled beside a hot water heater ignited about 10 p m at Hanson's Flower Shop 104 South Park Avenue Herrin. The Herrin Fire Department extinguished the blaze with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
South Park Avenue
Herrin
92 year old Marion man taken to Anna hospital
Taken to Anna State hospital Thursday was 92 year old Marion resident Marion Negro Cleveland Chavis who had been living alone and could not care for himself.
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Maston Cleveland
Chavis
Marion Negro
Anna State Hospital
Franklin County Leads Regional Business Growth 1948 Census
The 1948 Franklin County census shows strong gains in retail and wholesale sales with total retail reaching 33 million and wholesale 10.6 million while services total 1.1 million. Alexander Jackson Union Franklin Ran dolph counties also posted large increases with employment rising from 1,369 to 1,983.
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Bureau of Census
Franklin
Jackson
Union
Alexander
Randolph
Alexander County
Franklin County
West Frankfort
Zeigler
Christopher
Benton
Jackson County
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Union County
Anna
Goodpaster Announces New Associate in Herrin Practice
Dr. W J Goodpaster, Herrin optometrist, states Dr Robert D Schiefelbein of Janesville Wis joins his practice at 102 West Cherry Street. Schiefelbein formerly ran a Chicago office, graduated from Monroe College of Optometry, and served 2 1/2 years in the Navy aboard USS Consolation. He notes Herrin people’s friendliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Goodpaster
Herrin Optometrist
Robert D. Schiefelbein
Janesville
Wis
Schiefelbein
Goodpaster
West Cherry Street
Chicago
Monroe College of Optometry
Herrin
Royalton Youth Breaks Leg in Two Places
Jack Damewood an 18 year old resident of Royalton suffered a broken leg in two places when lumber shifted during a shop class project tour. He had just graduated from Royalton High School the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalton
Jack Damewood
Jack
Revival to Begin Sunday At Herrin
A revival meeting led by Rev. Joe Elles, a converted Jew from Jerusalem, will start Sunday at the Second Apostolic church in Herrin. The church, located at 1609 West Monroe Street, lists Rev. H. T. Loyd as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Elles
Jerusalem
Second Apostolic Church
Herrin
H. T. Loyd
West
Monroe Street
Sunnyside School Hosts All-Day Picnic at Giant City Park
About 100 people including students parents and teachers attended an all-day Sunnyside school picnic at Giant City State Park on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside
Giant City State Park
Size Range Among Stars Vastly Varies
The article notes stars vary greatly in size with the largest known around 500 million miles in diameter and the smallest about 50 thousand miles, even smaller than some planets.
Herrin Band to Play at Marion Veterans Hospital
The Herrin Township high school band directed by Williard Wetherington will perform the second summer concert for patients at the Veterans Administration hospital in Marion. The Sunday concert at 2 30 p m will be in the picnic area just west of the main building and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Township
Williard Wetherington
Veterans Administration Hospital
Marion
Pulaski County Population Drops in 1950 Census
Pulaski county population declined from 15,875 in 1940 to 13,579 in 1950, a loss of 2,296, per a preliminary Herrin Illinois district Bureau of the Census report. Mound City rose to 3,166, while MOUNDS fell to 1,989.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Herrin
Bureau of the Census
Franklin County
Williamson
Jackson
Union
Randolph
Alexander
Monroe
Perry
Pulaski
Mound City
Mounds
William L. Grindle
Washington DC
Trophies on Display for 1950 Greater Egyptian Softball
The Herrin Stags announce that the 1950 Greater Egyptian Softball league trophies will be on display for a week at the Lido Tavern in Herrin. Charley Morgan confirms first second and third place trophies will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lido Tavern
Herrin
Charley Morgan
Herrin Stags
Herrin News Publication Notice and Rates
The notice details second class matter classification date, postal service rules for Herrin Illinois, and subscription prices for city carrier and mail delivery. It notes mail rates 6 weeks to 32 weeks and advance payment requirements. It also states AP membership and exclusive rights to local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Illinois
Three Herrin youths chosen for 15th Premier Boys State
Three Herrin youths will attend the 1950 Premier Boys State at the State Fair Grounds Springfield from June 25 to July 2. The Herrin American Legion post along with the Elks and Knights of Columbus lodges will each sponsor one attendee. Names will be announced in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Eovaldi
Herrin
American Legion
American Legion Post
The
Elks’ Lodge
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Eovaldi
Illinois
Richard J. Muraski
Rockford
Illinois American Legion
Legion
Kennedy
Air Force Lowers Enlistment Test to Army Level
The Air Force suspended high mental requirements for enlistment until June 30. Sgt. C. R. Gualdoni announced the scale down brings the test to the army’s minimum. Rejected applicants with scores at or above the army cutoff may reapply and enlist without a retest. Recruiting station: 100 South Park Avenue.
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U. S
C. R. Guaildoni
Herrin
Gualdoni
Air Force
Armed Forces
Army
South Park Avenue
Fraternity Mascot Returns With Student From College
Edward Calcaterra son of Mr and Mrs Frank Calcaterra Hers is spending the summer with family in Rolla Missouri He attends Rolla School of Mines as a junior and is a member of Theta Kappa Phi He brings along Bolger the mascot boxer dog and serves as managing editor of Missouri Miners the school newspaper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Calcaterra
Frank Calcaterra
Herrin
Rolla School of Mines
Rolla
Bolger
Calcaterra
Theta Kappa Phi
Missouri Miners
Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Herrin Area
Hospital news lists admissions at Herrin hospital including Susan Lynn Murphysboro Frank Griffanti Herrin Ira Denham Benton and Fern Dixon Freeman Spur Dismissals cover Juanita Wagoner Herrin Eileen Henderson Herrin Freida Shephard Herrin Maude Martin Carterville Esther Strunk Marion Lavina Erwin Herrin and Melba Vaughn West Frankfort Admitted Friday were Larry Baysinger Marion and Ethel Bloodworth Herrin Also includes shop talk on fabric patterns and dyeing tips from 1948 to 1949 suggesting upgrades for home sewing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Hospital
Susan Lynn
Murphysboro
Frank Griffanti
Herrin
Ira Denham
Benton
Fern Dixon
Freeman Spur
Juanita Wagoner
Eileen Henderson
Freida Shephard
Maude Martin
Carterville
Esther Strunk
Marion
Lavina Erwin
Melba Vaughn
West Frankfort
Larry Dale Baysinger
Ethel Bloodworth
Hurst Mayor Doubles As Cop During Officer’s Vacation
Trecile Huddleston mayor of Hurst took on police duties as temporary officer when regular patrolman Charles P. Back left for a two week vacation. Back vacationed in Leavenworth Kansas near the federal penitentiary, while the mayor patrolled from 6 p.m. to midnight with local town colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Trecile Huddleston
Charles P. Back
Back
Leavenworth
Kan
Buck
Marion Chief Warns Drivers on Regulations
Marion police chief Zoral Buckner warned drivers to obey traffic laws or face fines. He noted new stop signs on city streets and speeding enforcement with potential arrests on all city streets and state highways passing through Marion.
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Zoral Buckner
Marion
Buckner
Store Manager Returns From Illness at Herrin Clothier
Carroll Chapman, manager of J. W. Walker & Sons Clothing in Herrin, has returned to work after an illness of about five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Chapman
J. W. Walker & Sons
Herrin
Pomona Woman Ruth Wilmouth Dies at 49
Mrs Ruth Wilmouth of Pomona died at Herrin hospital Friday at 7 20 am after admission on April 10. She was 49. Arrival notes indicate she passed peacefully with family at her side. Further details available from the Herrin hospital and Pomona funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wilmouth
Pomona
Herrin Hospital
Wilmouth
Herrin Township Softball League Prepares for Openers
The Herrin Township Softball league outlined its 1950 season with lighted practice games next week. Teams will play 3 or 4 inning contests at 6 30 p.m. with boys and girls urged to join. The park lighting and new bleachers will be ready Monday night.
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Herrin Township
Paul Davis
Caliper
Redbirds
Sharpies
Lucini
Madhens
Wilcox Indians
Mce Emery
Bugs
McPherson
Wildcats
Odum
Oilers
Gentry
Yanks
Drew
Sunnysides
Wollard
Robins
McKinney
Nightingales
Berry
Blazette
Murphy’s
Aces
Johnson
Campbell’s
Eagles
Kilbreth
Darnell’s
Lions
Sizemore
Braves
Fitzgerald
Rangers
Hudgen
Pirates
North Side Cardinals
South Side Dodgers
Hick
West Enders
Boren
IGA
Draper’s Jewelers
Creek
V.F.W
Karr
Carterville Soldier Named Command NCO At Okinawa
Cpl. Elmer Corder of Carterville son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Corder 705 Tippett street was chosen as command non commissioned officer for the week of May through 13 by Major Gen J R Sheetz commanding general of the Ryukyus command at Okinawa He joined General Sheetz on inspections of military and civilian sections and earlier served in World War II in Europe re enlisted 1949 and shipped overseas August 1949 assigned to the 502nd Chemical Service platoon
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Cpl
Elmer Corder
Tippett Street
Carterville
J. R. Sheetz
Ryukyus
Okinawa
Corder
Sheetz
West Frankfort
502Nd Chemical Service
Grandmother of Herrin Woman Dies at 99
Mrs. Carrie M. Snider of Herrin died Thursday at St. Anne's home in Chester. She would have turned 90 on December 10. Her husband John Snider and two sons John and Oscar Snider had died previously. Funeral services will be held in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Carrie M. Snider
Fred Miller
St. Anne’s
Chester
John Snider
John
Oscar Snider
Belleville
Williamson County Real Estate Transfers List
Williamson County real estate transfers show W L and Grace McMichael to Percy and Anna Jane Temple for $10 in WD. Claude and Thelma Gentry to Forrest and Anna George for $3,500 in lot 4 block 2 Consolidated Coal and Coke company addition. E M Atwood et al to Ada Turner for $320 WD. John and Katherine Lines to Lee land Juanita Hendrickson for $10 in lot 6 block 1 H M Park's 2nd addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L
Grace McMichael
Percy
Anna Jane Temple
Claude
Thelma Gentry
Forrest
Anna George
Consolidated Coal and Coke Company
E. M. Atwood Et al
Ada Turner
John and
Katherine Lines
Lee Land
Juanita Hendrickson
H. M. Park
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R. Bartlett
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Thos. Goodman
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R. L. Osburn
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Charles Hatfield
George Fox
C. N. Easterly
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C. T. Schaffner
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Ray S. Holmes
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Tommy
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Ruth Starns
Anna Buckner
Charles Brusatti
Harold Earl
Myrtle Sanford
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J. H. Frey
William Carnaghi
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