SIU to honor Virgil Hancher at 85th June graduation
SIU Carbondale invites 885 graduates and 70 Madison Edwardsville students to capstone exercises on June 15 at McAndrew Stadium beginning at 7 p.m. Virgil M. Hancher of Iowa, noted educator and longtime university leader, will deliver the commencement address.
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Virgil M. Hancher
State University of Iowa
Southern Tallinois University
Carbondale
McAndrew Stadium
Alvin Cohen
Boston
William Holt
Springfield
SIU
Madison-St. Clair County
Southwestern Illinois
Edwardsville
Area members attend annual church meet
Thousands of Christian Scientists including many locals will travel to Boston for the annual meet of The First Church of Christ Scientist. Reports on Christian Science activities will be heard and a new president and new Board of Lectureship members will be announced Monday.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
Marion Girls To Be Nurses
Janet Johnson and Geraldine Pritchett of Marion receive nursing scholarships. Johnson, daughter of Harry and (address) Johnson, will study at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing for three years and then return to Marion Memorial Hospital for one year. Pritchett, daughter of Leonard and (address) Pritchett, gets a two year grant and will enroll alongside Johnson at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing beginning Sept 26 with plans to work in a state hospital after graduation.
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Janet Johnson
Geraldine Pritchett
Marion
Miss Johnson
Harry Johnson
S. Buchanan St
Marion Memorial Hospital
St. Louis City Hospital School of
Marion High School
Miss Pritchett
Leonard Pritchett
Pony Express Rider Beats Gov Stratton in Ride to Capitol
Carterville rider Floyd Myers arrived at the State capitol Saturday 30 minutes ahead of Gov. William Stratton after a 176 mile ride from Marion. Stratton received a personal invitation to the Riddom Rodeo set for June 26 at Marion, sent by promoter Bill Ricien. Myers reached Springfield around 4 p.m. while the governor came at 5:30 p.m.
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Carterville
Pony Express
Floyd Myers
State Capitol
William G. Stratton
Stratton
Marion
Bill Ricien
Myers
Springfield
Number of Airline Stewardesses Reaches 15000 in U S
About 15 000 airline stewardesses are employed across the United States as commercial aviation expands. The figure reflects growth in passenger travel and airline staffing during the period.
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United States
Prison Grading Nears 40 Percent on Federal Site
Leon B. Stilley of Stilley Construction Co reports 40 percent grading complete on the new federal prison site in Marion. Crews run 10 hour shifts aiming to finish by August 1 on a 397 467 dollar contract. About 650000 cubic yards of earth are being moved on an 80 acre site. A 20 by 24 foot office building for federal officials is done, built by Pulley and Son Construction Co. A water line from Ordill to the site is done, sewer line from Ordill due next week. GSA plans to open bids for the 10 million dollar prison in August.
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Leon B. Stilley
Stilley Construction Co
Marion
Federal
Stilley
Pulley and Son Constructon Co
Ordill
The
General Services Administration
Lawsuits Filed In Williamson County Civil Actions
Three lawsuits filed in Williamson County Circuit Court seek damages. Paul Russo and wife sue Carl Ray Russell and Joe Lewis for 65782 for injuries from a May 14 Herrin collision on West Herrin Street. Henry Doran sues Peoria-Rockford Bus Co. for 1013 claiming his wife was injured when their car was hit on Rt 13 east of Marion on January 6, 1959. Ruby Adams sues Billy Edwards for 10000 after a collision at the intersection of Routes 13 and 148 on March 18.
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Paul Russo
Maplewood Park
Carl Ray Russell
Joe Lewis
Herrin
Russos
West Herrin Street
Russell
Russo
Bill Miriam
Henry Doran
Marion
Peoria-Rockford Bus Co
Ruby Adams
Billy Edwards
Carbondale Man Fined for Speeding
Donald A. Stork aged 20 of Walsh was fined seven dollars and costs by Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz for speeding on a ticket issued by Patrolman Earl D. Creath.
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Carbondale
Donald A. Stork
Walsh
Robert Schwartz
Earl D. Creath
Washington Zoo Gifts Rare Birds to West Berlin
The Zoological Garden of Washington D C has donated several rare American animals to the West Berlin Zoo. The transfer includes pelicans a turkey vulture and a rare golden eagle.
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Zoological Garden of
Washington, D. C
West Berlin Zoo
West Frankfort Girl Second In National Typing Contest
West Frankfort teenager Sharon Karrol placed second in a national typing contest in New York City. The 1960 West Frankfort High School graduate typed 73 errorless words per minute, with six contestants achieving perfect papers and only one faster.
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West Frankfort
Urday
New York City
N.Y
Sharon Karrol
West Frankfort Community High School
Miss Karrol
Reginald Karrol
E. Poplar Sr
Illinois
Nema McNeal
Jim Aiken
New York
Sweden
Mystic 2nd Captures Brandywine Handicap at Delaware Park
Mystic 2nd, carrying 121 pounds for C Mahlon Kline, won the $24,950 Brandywine turf handicap at Delaware Park over Eurasia who finished second a half length back. Ashlar Mystic 2nd, the favorite, was ridden by Art Chambers and paid $4.80 $3 and $2.60 with Eurasia returning $4.20 and $3.40 and Ashlar $5 for the place and show.
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Eurasia
Greentree
Silks
Shoestring Stable
Ashlar
Mystic
Art Chambers
Eddie Russo Listed In Fair Condition After Crash
Indianapolis June 4. Race driver Eddie Russo of Indianapolis was listed in fair condition after his car crashed into a concrete wall during the 500 Mile race. Doctors say Russo, who underwent surgery for a serious eye injury, will be away from auto racing for several months.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Russo
Russo
100 Scouts At Marion Camp
Boy Scouts from Central District of the Egyptian Council held a two day camp on the Ken Avis farm south of Marion. troops from Herrin Benton West Frankfort Marion Christopher Zeigler Carterville McLeansboro Carries Mills Harrisburg and Eldorado attended. Contests included tent pitching cooking woodsmanship first aid and crafts with a final camp fire ceremony Saturday night.
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Ken Avis
Herrin
Benton
West Frankfort
Marion
Chistropher
Zeigler Carterville
McLeansboro
Carrier Mills
Harrisburg
Eldorado
Salk Awarded Humanitarian of the Year at Variety Club Dinner
Toronto report says Dr. Jonas E. Salk received the Humanitarian of the Year honor at the Variety Clubs International dinner. He was cited for humane qualities and dedicated laboratory work in defeating polio.
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Variety Clubs International Tonight
Jonas E. Salk
Union Chapel Church in Mundell hints at donation phrase
A Rogers Arkansas AP item notes a printed offering suggestion from Union Chapel Church in Mundell community. The phrase reads you can't take it with you but you can send it on ahead.
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Union Chapel
Mundell
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