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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

2

Truman Panel May Review Reed Charges

A White House source said President Truman may appoint a "super panel" to review loyalty questions around 81 State Department employees tied to McCarthy's charges. The panel would aid but not replace the existing loyalty system and could be discussed with Sen. Millard Tydings.

Washington White House Truman State Department Joseph McCarthy Sen Millard Tydings D-Md Senate Foreign Relations Committee McCarthy

Cub Pack Demonstrates Model Planes in Steeleville

The Steeleville Cub Scout Pack met Wednesday night with a model airplane theme. Cubs displayed planes and held a longest-fly contest. New Cubmaster Herman Walternate and committee man Bob Martin welcomed attendees, as Charles Wheatley spoke on Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis. Awards were given to several Cubs.

Cub Scout Steeleville Heine Florist Herman Walternate Frederick Dreyer Bob Martin Charles Wheatley Lindbergh

Hershey Truck Spills On Frederick Highway

A Hershey's truck overturned on a curve near Frederick Maryland releasing chocolate bars and syrup across the roadway. City youngsters from miles around gathered the spilled goods and carried off chocolate, while the driver John Bernard Hill 31 said trailer wheels locked as he rounded Snyde's curve.

Frederick John Bernard Hill Snyde

Enroll at Bible School in Zeigler Prep Day

About 65 children attended the Daily Vacation Bible School session at First Baptist church of Zeigler on Friday morning. Superintendents for each department are named with several helpers assisting in the program. Local residents and visitors were noted in the weekend activities and visits to nearby towns.

First Baptist Church of Zeigler Ed Connor Jerry Johnson E. H. Moore C. H. Jennings Margerine Pavloff Donna Jean Huey Shirley Sheffer Ruth Sheffer Thelma Williams Grace Knight Virginia Dotson B. F. Hill St. Louis Zeigler Billy Smith Chicago Tony St. Julian Donald Lee Walker George Bauer Harold Loyd Williams Bob Jones Bill Vanno Golconda Press Wallace

Convention Held by Southern District No 3 in Carbondale

Members of Southern District No 3 Supreme Forest Woodmen circle convened Sunday in Carbondale at the Eagles hall with Prim rose Grove No 192 as hostess. Sessions featured welcome by Aileen Carter, remarks by Dora Alexander Talley, flag pledges, and a grand march. Guests included Mrs Talley and state and local officials.

Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Eagles Hall Carbondale Primrose Grove No Aileen Carter Dora Alexander Talley Marion Talley Huldah Donohoe Springfield Beulah Canady Johnston City Flossie Short Junction City Pauline Keller Evelyn Gill Mary O’neil Bertha Ellis

Liberal Party Leads in Japan Election Victory

In Tokyo yesterday the Liberal Party led the House of Councillors race with 46 seats while Social Democrats held 30 and Independents 16. The government plans to outlaw the Communist party, a move Communist factions say will invite retaliation. The Green Wind party backed MacArthur on reform, a result seen as voters rebuking wartime governance.

Tokyo Japan Shigeru Yoshida Liberal Party House of Councillors Social Democrats Green Wind Party Democrats Farm Cooperative Communists Farm Labor Parties Communist Party Green Wind Society Douglas MacArthur

Auxiliary Meet in Percy Plans Food Stand for Homecoming

The American Legion Auxiliary in Percy voted at the regular meeting to run a food and fancy work stand for the June 17 and 18 homecoming and picnic. Members sent treats for orphans at Oglesby Cottage in Normal and welcomed several new members. Games produced prizes won by Sarah Momberger and Margaret Jehling. Hostesses Alma Witbracht and Edra White served refreshments. The next meeting is July 6 for a pot-luck supper at the Legion hall to honor new members.

American Legion Auxiliary Percy Oglesby Cottage Normal Sarah Momberger Margaret Jehling Alma Witbracht Edra Whitehead Legion Hall

W C T U Meeting At Seyferth Home Friday

Members of the W C T U met at 1827 Spruce Murphysboro to sew convalescent robes and help veterans. They have made eight robes and sent carpet rags and hose to the Veterans hospital. Dinner was served by Mrs Seyferth. The next meeting is Friday June 23 at Mrs Mina Henley’s home.

W.C.T.U W. F. Seyferth Spruce Street Murphysboro Veterans Hospital Mina Henley

Mrs F Graeff Hosts Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs Freeman Graeff hosted the Women's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church at her Murphysboro home Thursday evening. President Mrs John Jennings led the session with Mrs J C Sanders as leader. Maude Rust read the minutes and refreshments were served by Mrs Graeff followed by a social hour.

John Jennings J. C. Sanders Maude Rust

Tom Peters Seeks TV Prize in Dodge Talent Parade

Anna’s Tom Peters, titled The Personality Singer, reaches his third finals in the Dodge Talent Parade. Two-time winner eligible for a $400 prize after last week’s appearance. he performs singing and dancing and studies at Smith Dance School.

Tom Peters Anna Tom E. A. Peters Peters Smith Dance School

Murphysboro Program Aims at 7 P.M Broadcast

In Murphysboro a broadcasting program airs from KSD-TV in St. Louis with no voice training required. The scheduled time is 7 p.m. daylight saving time.

Murphysboro Ksd-Tv Out of St. Louis

Mrs Roberts Visits Town as Brother-in-Law Ill

Mrs M E Roberts of Johnston City visited in Carterville Thursday evening when she was called due to the critical illness of her brother-in-law Jack Tygett who has suffered illness for several months.

M. E. Roberts Johnston City Carterville Jack Tygett

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Truman Panel Reed Tydings Amerasia Emmanuel S. Larsen Larsen William F. Knowland R-Calif Knowland F.B.I J. Edgar Hoover Senate F.B.S Office of Strategic Services New York Amerasia Magazine Congress R-Wis American Veterans Committe National Planning Committee A.V.C By Kenneth Fisk Bible School Armstrong Helleny North 14Th Street Herrin Illinois Egypt South Park Avenue Herrin, Ilinois Seyferth Mrs. F. Graeff Missionary Society Roy Palmer Marie Palmer Walnut S. C. Lindsay & Sons Herrin, Illinois Avis Camera Shop Herrin Supply Co Herrin, Tl Prescription Doerr 14Th and Penney Penney’s J. C. Penney's Murphysboro, III Rechter Playshoes Your Food Store Bettie Carton Coca-Cola Company 8Y DU Quoin Coca Cola Bottling CO Dixon Nee Department Stores Lawrencevilli Anna - DU Quoin - Harris Metropolis Festus
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