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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1959

Page

8

Carbondale High School GAA to Name Officers at Campout

Officers of the Carbondale University High School Girls Athletic Assn. will be named at a two day camp at Little Grassy Lake. Twenty five girls qualified by earning points for attendance and activities. Plans for the campout were made by Pres. Bonnie Dauby and an executive committee. Ruby Gremel sponsor and student teachers will also attend.

Carbondale University High School Girls Athletic Assn Little Grassy Lake Pres Bonnie Dauby Ruby Gremel G.A.A

Trico Contest Essay Winners Named

Three area teens won trips to Washington, D C, after placing in county finals held at Trico High School Campbell Hill. Martha Bigler Carbondale won Jackson County prize, LaDonna Mathis Sparta won Randolph County prize, Roy Brown Du Quoin won Perry County prize.

Tive Assn Washington, D. C Ora Snider Steeleville LaDonna Mathis Sparta Roy Brown du Quoin Martha Bigler Carbondale Trico High School Jackson County Randolph County Perry County Campbell Hill Egyptian Electric Cooperative Assn

Franklin used playing cards as insulation in friction machine

In 1731 Benjamin Franklin constructed an electrical friction device and used playing cards as insulation. The note highlights his inventive approach to early electrical experimentation and material use.

Benjamin Franklin

Rector Wins Science Award at University High School

David Rector 18 of Carbondale won the 1959 Bausch and Lamb Honorary Science Award Medal at University High School Honors Day. Rector, top in science scholastics, now can compete for a science scholarship. He belongs to the Science Club Debate team mixed chorus and Ra-Com.

David Rector Lee Carbondale Beeen Bausch and Lamb University High School John D. Mees Bauschan Lamb Optical Co Rector

Doan’s Pills Promise Fast Relief From Aches And Bladder Irritation

Doan’s Pills claim rapid relief from backache headaches and muscular pains with a soothing bladder effect and mild diuretic action. The ad touts improved sleep and long running trust, urging readers to buy the new larger size today.

Dean Doan

Tollway Revenue Sets Daily Records in Illinois

Illinois Toll Highway Commission reports a four day total of 210388 from Thursday to Sunday, with daily highs of 40480 on Thursday 54960 on Friday 53063 on Saturday and 61885 on Sunday. The Sunday record surpasses the previous high of 54374.

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