Executed For Murder After 2 Delays
Barbara Graham died in San Quentin's gas chamber after two stays halted her execution. The 32 year old, linked to three killings, faced delays as attorneys sought appeals citing illegal evidence and perjury. Her killers Santo and Perkins were also executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
Barbara Graham
Anne
California
Jack Santo
Emmett Perkins
Graham
Santo
Husky
Perkins
Guard Young
Chester
Goodwin J. Knight
State Supreme Court
Los Angeles
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
The
Herrin Shrine Circus Set for Tuesday June 14 at High School field
Herrin's first Shrine Circus in history takes place Tuesday June 14 at 8 30 p m on the high school athletic field with six aerial acts five animal features and other novelty routines Proceeds go to shrine charities led by Herrin Williamson County Shrine president Harry Rowe The Zacchini Sisters Victoria and Duina perform a double cannon act with landing net stunts Also featured are Andre Pinceman and wife Hilda on a upside down unicycle act atop a 100 foot circular track Adolf Alamo's pigs perform feats Parking will be at the city ballpark Lincoln School and behind International Staple and Machine Co Tickets sold by shrine members at the gate Reserved seats via Phil Gilbert and Jack Tanner The event is sponsored by Ainad Temple Abonns and Shrine Clubs of Southern Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Shrine
Shrine Charities
Harry Rowe
Williamson County Shrine
Zacchini
Victoria
Duina
Edmondo Zacchini
Andre Pinceman
Hilda
Hildaly
Pinceman
Adolf Alamo
Rowe
Lincoln School
Ternational Staple and Machine Co
Phil Gilbert
Jack Tanner
Marion
Ainad Temple
Aaonms
Shrine Clubs
Southern Illinois
Herrin Doctor to See Europe on AMA trip
Dr. Edna Longwell of Herrin heads to Atlantic City for a three day American Medical Association meeting. She will then tour Europe for one month visiting England Holland Germany Switzerland Italy and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Longwell
Herrin
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Europe
AMA
Longwell
England
Holland
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
France
Southern Illinois Newspaper History Summary
The Southern Illinois publication operates Sundays daily except Saturdays and holidays from Carbondale and Herrin locations with post office second class status. It claims succession to Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphyshoro Independent under 1879 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Uranoisan
Southernilinois Publications Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphyshoro
Murphyshoro, T
Southern Alinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphyshoro Independent
Southern Illinois fishing buzz? call 12
Fragmentary note mentions Southern Illinois fishing BU call 12 with unclear context. No names, places, dates, or concrete actions readable.
Steeleville High Awards Honor Seniors at Graduation
Scholarships and achievement prizes were handed out at commencement exercises. Murray State Teacher College graduate Harry Sparks spoke. Valedictorian Virginia Stewart and salutatorian Myrna Bierman led the class. Outstanding seniors included John Kaitschuk and Ruth Wolkers, with American Legion post commander Everett Bollman presenting citizenship awards to Kaitschuk and Marie Welge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville High School
Harry Sparks
Murray State Teacher College
Murray
Virginia Stewart
Myrna Bierman
John Kaitschuk
Ruth Wolkers
Everett Bollman
American Legion Post
Steeleville
John Kaitschukk
Marie Welge
Metropolis Church Dedication Planned
Immanuelist Church of Metropolis will hold dedication services on Sunday at 2 pm with a sermon by Dr. I. E. Lee of Du Quoin. Luncheon basket will follow in the church basement. The morning service at 10:30 will be broadcast on WMOK. Rev. J. R. Jenkins invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuelist Church
Metropolis
I. E. Lee
du Quoin
James Baldwin
First Baptist Church
Salem
The
State Association
Archie E. Brown
First 1St Church
Vandalia
Lyn Sturgis
Dale Baker
W. L. Franklin
George W. Compton
Noel M. Taylor
Bondale
WMOK
Lawmakers push $1 minimum wage in interstate trade
A Senate Labor subcommittee urged legislation to raise the interstate minimum wage to $1 an hour, ten cents above President Eisenhower's proposal. The current rate stands at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Labor
Eisenhower
Also Mentioned on This Page
Torneys
Supreme Court
U. S
Southern Illinois Shrine Circus
Herrin Township
Carnival
Roger Walker
Kalamazoo, Mich
Dorothy Daniel
Murphysboro
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Mich
Daniel
Joe Daniel
THUR
Steeleville High
Erate
J. R. Jenkins
Gilbert E. Grey
W. Chautaqua Carbondale
Otis
Phelan’s
North Park Ave
McDaniel
Yorkaire
York
Gatley
Bevter EY
A. el Sataro
ART
McDaniel’s
East Side Square
Pinckneyville, Ill
Carterville
Carbondale Walgreen
Walnut
Pan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!