Teen Town notes and welcomes new teen editors
Charlotte Dungey writes as the new Teen Town editor inviting reader input and praising predecessor Jo Conti. Highlights include the amateur show by Bob Matthews and the Dixel and Jazz Cats, a May 28 baccalaureate at the high school auditorium, and the graduation of 350 seniors followed by a freshmen welcome party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Dungey
Jo Conti
Bob Matthews
Dick Gerard
Roby McFadden
Johnnie Hughes
Don Wilson
Terry Cline
Ann Ellis
Jim Norton
Beverly Zook
Harry Slattery
Denno Brown
W. F. Wetherington
IllState appoints Herrin student as U of S cheerleader
Hale A. Newcomer of Urbana was named Illinois senior cheerleader for 1950 51 by the athletic council. George C. Riedle of Chicago is alternate. Junior appointees include Henry W. Price Jr Birmingham Michigan and John D. Underwood Herrin. Elmer Jacobson Waukegan receives a senior manager insignia for 1950 golf team and interscholastic tournament management.
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Champaign
Hale A. Newcomer
Urbana
Illinois
Athletic Council
George C. Riedle
Chicago
Henry W. Price, Jr
Birmingham
Mich
John D. Underwood
Herrin
Elmer Jacobson
Waukegan
Herrin Science Success Spurs Interest Across District
Herrin high school has dominated Illinois state science meets since 1947, while inviting nearby rivals to pot-luck dinners to boost interest. biology instructor Robert Smith pairs students with peers on shared topics, leading Herrin to multiple firsts and top awards through 1950. The Williamson County Conservation Corps, grown to 120 members, supports projects and conservation work earning national notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Murphysboro
Robert ‘Bob’ Smith
Smith
University of Michigan
W3c Club
Williamson County Conservation Corps
W3sc
State Conservation Department
Ws3c
Crab Orchard Lake
Crab Orchard Wildlife
W3c
E. C. Cooney
Illinois Conservation Department
Michigan
Cooney
Marcella Guetgemann
Alma Loehr
Herbert Ramsey
Joan Ridgway
Vicki Bione
Richard Coloni
David Goldsmith
Erma Calcaterra
Felicita Amati
Bob Brown
Rockford
Marilyn Melvin
Orchid Enthusiast
Marilyn
Gloria Baize
Lena Pecoraro
Miriam Sawyer
Hazel Jones
Barbara Clark
Fay Colp
Carlene Bonds
Pat Smith
Anna Merl Propes
Eugene Carratti
Beverly Dawson
State Junior Academy of Science
Illinois State Academy of Science
Daily Journal
West Side School to Add New Kindergarten Room
George Anderson says work begins next week on a new kindergarten room at West Side school located on the north side of the building. The project is part of a $460 000 grade school construction program approved by Herrin voters, with most activity at the South Side school where a complete new plant is rising and the tear down of the Stotlar building has started. Anderson says completion by the next school year is required. Radiators and interior equipment are being removed in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side School
George Anderson
West Side
Herrin
South Side
Anderson
Two 1950 Herrin Grads Head To Peoria For Work
John Bione Jr and Will Pollock, 1950 Herrin Township high school graduates, left Friday for Peoria to seek employment. They will stay with Bione’s brother in law, John McCabe, and his wife. Both graduates completed the 1950 class Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
John Bione, Jr
John Bione
South Twentieth Street
Will Pollock
Irving Pollock
Herrin
Peoria
Bione
John McCabe
Herrin Township High School
Car Stolen From Peoria Recovered by Herrin Police
A 1940 black Chevrolet coupe owned by William L. Banker of Peoria was found at the Egyptian Heights project by Officer Lester Yates after being reported stolen from Peoria last week. The car, license 87440 engine 195502, had keys left in it. Police are investigating the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Lester Yates
Egyptian Heights Project
the Heights
William L. Banker
First Street
Yates
Smith Led ISNU Running Teams And Taught In Illinois
Smith earned a 1938 degree from Illinois State Normal University where he starred as the Illinois miler champion and chaired the cross country squad. He later taught and coached at Thompsonville High School, joined Herrin in 1941 focusing on biology, and earned a University of Michigan Master’s in 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Illinois State Normal University
ISNU
Illinois
Herrin Girl Scouts to Camp at Camp Owatoga
Herrin girls join Benton Girl Scouts for first week at Camp Owatoga Pere Marquette state park north of Alton along the Mississippi River. Departure from Scout Cabin at 7 a.m. Sunday with Judith Williams Kathleen Cline Gay Robertson Nancy Steckenrider Myra Jane W Gulldoni. Mrs Grant Coover Mrs Ben Walker counselors and Mrs Nora Shelby Mrs Fox Hughes cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Owatoga
Herrin
Benton Girl Scouts
Pere Marquette State Park
Alton
Judith Williams
Kathleen Cline
Gay Robertson
Nancy Steckenrider
Myra Jane Winning
Margaret Gualdoni
Grant Coover
Ben Walker
Nora Shelby
Fox Hughes
Carp
Troop 1 Delivers Flowers to Herrin Hospital
Girl patrols from Troop 1 opened their meeting led by President Myra Jane Winning and divided into four groups to arrange vases of flowers. The bouquets were delivered to Herrin hospital completing the flower badge. They met Glenda Margrave and her father discussed becoming a pilot and continued work on the aviation badge with a prior trip to Williamson County airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop I
Myra Jane Winning
Herrin Hospital
Travelers Patrol
Glenda Margrave
Williamson County
Herrin Leaders Attend Outdoor Cooking Course
An outdoor cooking training session at the Marion day camp attracted 22 leaders from the King Kole area. Herrin participants included Maxine Coover Genevieve Brown Ruth Williams Effie Bath Rosa Lee Walker Marie Vansaghi and Julia Bruce as they tested many recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
King Kole
Herrin
Maxine Coover
Genevieve Brown
Carmac Mine Commended in Inspection Report
A Bureau of Mines report on a reinspection of the Carmac Coal Company's Carmac mine notes adherence to the Federal Mine Safety code. The 2 200 ton daily mine near Marion shows solid timbering, roof testing, ventilation, coal dust control, and electrical equipment kept permissible. a pending mechanical safety device and removal of riding in the slope car are approved safety steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Mines
Carmac Coal Company
Carmac
Marion
Williamson County
Co. L. South
Jimmie Harper to Direct Du Quoin Lions Show
Jimmie Harper former Herrin radio announcer will be production manager of the Du Quoin Lions 1950 club carnival June 7 10 Hank Wright and his hillbilly band of Herrin will appear with Harper Harper now operates a service station in Du Quoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie* Harper
Herrin
du Quoin
Valparaiso Woman Returns Unwanted Clothing Drive Misfire
Mrs. Donald Fitch hung her spring coat and her husband’s suit behind a screen door for cleaning. Salvation Army pulled the items for an unwanted clothing drive but returned them after learning of the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
U.P
Donald Fitch
Salvation Army
Army
Sunday Night Treats: Quick Open-Faced Sandwich Ideas
Hot sandwiches offer a fast solution for lunch or Sunday supper. Read about broiler combos featuring American cheese with chili sauce, bacon, applesauce, sausage links, grated cheese, and liver sausage topped with chopped bacon.
Herrin VFW to Honor Miller With Chicken Fry
Herrin VFW post 1567 will honor Carl Miller elected VEW district commander at a convention last month. About 25 candidates will be initiated for membership at 2 30 p m before a chicken fry at the VFW club 108 East Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Vfw
Miller
Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars
Baker-Ladd
Carl Miller
VEW
VFW Club
East Walnut Street
State May Assist Handicapped Vet
Veterans with substantial disability may be eligible for Illinois rehabilitation services through the Illinois Veterans' Commission. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation covers observable and unseen handicaps and requires a reasonable employment chance before aid. In Williamson County, assistance is available at 10142 West Main Street, Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
IVC
Williamson County
West Main Street
Marion
Herrin Elks Win Small Prize in Springfield Tourney
Herrin Elks bowling team captain Hugh Grimes announced the squad won a small cash prize in the Elks tournament in Springfield last month. Team members were Grimes Bione Barnes Morris Kirsch. Bione Barnes and Morris were rated outstanding among 1 041 Elks bowlers entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Grimes
Herrin Elks Club
Springfield
Grimes
Guido Bione
Bud Morris
Jake Kirsch
John Barnes
Herrin
Bione
Barnes
Morris
State issues charter to nursing home
Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett issued a charter to the Illinois Association of Nursing Homes, a non profit group formed to promote high care standards. Officers include Mrs. Zilpha Morgan Everett Hale Woodford M. Smith Earl Weber and A F Schoenig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
Illinois Association of Nursing Homes
South Fourteenth Street
Herrin
Zilpha Morgan
Everett Hale
Woodford M. Smith
Earl Weber
Herrin Parking Meters Bring In $365 This Week
Herrin parking meters collected 365.55 dollars for the past week, up 3.49 from last week but well below the 405 dollar level reached two weeks earlier.
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Herrin
Notice on safe deters would be thieves in Jamestown
The Personal Finance Co posts a warning on its safe claiming all cash is in the Bank of Jamestown night depository. The American Magazine reports a rubber stair covering that mutes steps, promises durability, and is cheaper than carpet for stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. Y
the Personal Finance Co
Retailers' Occupation Tax Totals by Illinois Towns
Williamson county retailers paid 42062.31 in March retailers' occupation tax for February. Herrin had 226 retailers paying 13149.22, second to Marion with 360 retailers and 20730.68. Franklin county totals 38028.44 with towns including Benton 10697.54 and West Frankfort 14833.99. Logan, Macedonia and West City reported 6 retailers paying 246.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Illinois Department of Revenue
Herrin
Marion
Cambria
Carterville
Colp
Creal Springs
Energy
Freeman Spur
Hurst
Johnston City
Pittsburg
Blairsville
Crab
Ewing
Mulkeytown
Orient
Royalton
Lesser
Thompsonville
Walier
West Frankfort
Whittington
Zeigler
Logan
Macedonia
West City
Williamson County Real Estate Transfers Chronicle
A listing of property transfers in Williamson County shows multiple WD and QCD deeds transferred between private buyers and sellers. Notable entries include Spiller to Spiller for Lot 3 Block 12 in J. B. Bainbridge's 6th addition at $75 and Lannom to Adams for $10, with numerous parcels across Sunnyside and Lake Creek Coal company surveys as well as Hendrickson and Goodall additions.
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J. W
Fern Spiller
Fredrick
Genevieve Spiller
J. B. Bainbridge
Walter
Beulah Lannom
George
Ruby Adams
Helen
Paul Shanklin
Laura McRae
John Edmonds
Versie Gooden
Carl
Geraldine Vancil
Sunnyside
John and
Mary Colombo
Mary Elizabeth Bruce
Joab Goodall
Lst
Pete
Maggie McDonald
Earl and
Velva Long
Lake Creek Coal Company
Herman and
Virginia Summers
Donald J. Bondi
Thomas J
Grace Spencer
Paul
Aston Poe
Clara Hill
Elsie Herrin
W. N. Stotlar
Helen Tunezi
Hubert and
Wreatha Chamness
Anna May Roberts
Della Robinson
Hendrickson
G. J
Pearl Frick
Roy
Ruth Carder
Floyd
Ella Sims
Lora
C. M. Rogers
Charles
Pearl Farris
Kate Lewis
J. E. Craig
C. S. Blackman
Dexter Clutts
Wilma Clutts
E. M. Stotlar
Mary Gibbons
John
Bonnie Gibbons
Lizzie Willard
Raymond Willard
Edward
Wanda Vodak
Edward Finnegan
Elmwood Place
Earl
Venita MrPherson
Leonard
Kate Rodd
Charles Holand
Fred
Dorothy Norman
Frank
Alberta Dawson
Goodall -Denison
Caesar
Maria Lualdi
Delbert
Erma Benard
Harry
Helen Robinson
Mildred Odum
Marion Heights
Lula Nelson
Fred Deming
Kimmel
Cox
Obie Utley
N. R
Verna Shreve
Jefferson School
Sidney and
Earline Starrick
Augusta Barter
Goodall-Denison
Fruited Ham Flavor Pairing with Apricots
A guide to broiling smoky ham with apricots. Use a one inch thick ham slice, two inches from heat, and baste with apricot juice. Turn and repeat spices, then top with apricot halves and broil briefly to caramelize fruit.
Herrin Women Delegates Attend Golden Jubilee I G U Convention
Mrs. Marguerite Wiggins and Mrs. Harriet Snyder returned from Atlantic City where they attended the Golden Jubilee International Ladies Garment Workers union convention as local 499 delegates. The 10 day stay included speeches by Alben Barkley William Green Sidney Hillman and other leaders. Delegates from Canada Italy England and more spoke on working conditions and pay. Mrs Snyder joined the unions educational committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Wiggins
Harriet Snyder
Atlantic City
N. J
International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Snoler Brothers Factory
Herrin
Canada
Italy
England
Wiggins
Snyder
Alben Barkley
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Sidney Hillman
Eddie Canter
Risey Stevens
Alex Templeton
Unon
Quarantine Enforces Rabies Vaccination in Johnston City
Johnston City imposes indefinite dog quarantine after rabies exposure to two children. Dogs must be vaccinated and tagged or penned. untagged dogs roaming streets will be killed. Mayor Thurmond and Police Chief Slover enforce patrols and have already killed several stray dogs on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Thurmond
Henry Slover
Police Department
Zeigler Rotary Re-registers Scout Troop 49 and Names Committee
The Zeigler Rotary club re registered Boy Scout Troop No. 49 and approved new committees for the coming year. Officers include Louis J. Labash Sr institutional representative Cecil Spain chairman Dr E E Miles treasurer Arthur Reiger explorer advisor James R Wilson D D Manier and Reiger troop committee. W L Bormann is Scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler Rotary Club
Louis J. Labash
Cecil Spain
E. E. Miles
Arthur Reiger
James R. Wilson
D.D. Manier
Reiger
W. L. Bormann
O ville Student to Teach At Zeigler High School
Hugo Adolph Gartner son of Mrs Victoria Gartner of Carter ville has been appointed to teach speech English and dramatics at Zeigler Community high school He will receive his degree in speech and English from Southern Illinois University College of Education this month
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Hugo Adolph Gartner
Victoria Gartner
Carterville
Zeigler Community High School
Gartner
College of Education
Southern Illinois University
Correction on Herrin fire misreport
Report clarifies that John Agers home at 715 West Adams street Herrin did not have people present during the 11 40 am Wednesday blaze. The fire started from a meter short and caused about 100 dollars in damage. workers from Baccus Roofing Co were siding the house and a worker alerted authorities while the Agers were in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Agers
West Adams Street
Herrin
Agers
Centralia
Baccus Roofing Co
Paintings for Hire in Duluth Offer Local Art Access
In Duluth Minnesota residents can rent paintings for two dollars a month. The service was begun by the A. M. Chisholm Memorial Museum and the Duluth Art Institute. An old carriage house behind the museum now serves as a gallery and library for the rotating artwork.
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Duluth
Minn.uk
A. M. Chisholm Memorial Museum
Duluth Art Institute
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