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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1956

Page

7

Sammy Davis Jr Seeks Western Film Role

Sammy Davis Jr aims to star in a Western and would like to co star with Frank Sinatra in Jazz Train. He highlights a history of Black cowboys after the Civil War and notes his pride in a diverse show business career. He owns a Judy Garland home, multiple hi fi systems and a large record collection while his family manages his finances.

Hal Boyle Associated Press New York Sammy Davis Jr Sammy Frank Sinatra Bill Robinson Mr. Won Harlemborn Kid Hippodrome Theater Will Mastin Hollywood Judy Garland

Youth Fellowship to Install Officers at Herrin Methodist

Newly elected Herrin Methodist Youth Fellowship officers will be installed Sunday during morning services. New officers include Joyce Baker president Wyvan Phelps vice president Janice Mills secretary Dale Nossinger treasurer Ruth McKinney publicity chairman Joyce Powell Christian faith Margaret King Christian witness Leona Bryan Christian outreach Gale Holmes Christian citizenship Gary Wade and Judy East chairman of Christian fellowship.

Herrin Methodist Youth Fellowship

Albert Garrison Dies in West Frankfort at 70

Albert Jude Garrison 70 of 30 S Ida Street West Frankfort died at 5 30 am Thursday in Union Hospital West Frankfort after returning from a Tennessee fishing trip He was a retired miner and lifelong West Frankfort resident a member of Local 8317 United Mine Workers He leaves a step daughter Lynnwood Potter Carbondale a brother Randall Garrison of West Frankfort sisters Etta Odum George Ramsey M a mie Gunter and Ed Harris all of West Frankfort Funeral set for Sunday 2 pm at Union Funeral Home West Frankfort with Rev J E Williamson of First Church of God officiating Burial in Bethel Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home

Albert Jude Garrison S. Ida St West Frankfort Union Hospital Tennessee Garrison United Mine Workers Lynnwood Potter Carbondale Randall Garrison Etta Odum George Ramsey Mamie Gunter Ed Harris Union Funeral Home J. E. Williamson First Church of God North Parkhill Street Bethel Cemetery

Crawshaw to Speak at State Fire College

Ulmont Crawshaw Carbondale Fire Dept chief is listed as a speaker for the 32nd annual Illinois Fire College set for June 11 to 14. The event is organized by the Illinois Firemen's Assn in cooperation with the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Division of University Extension.

Crawshaw State Fire College Ulmont Crawshaw Carbondale

Williams awarded scholarship to Egyptian Art Camp

Ronald Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Williams of Anna, a junior at Anna Jonesboro Community High School, wins a one week scholarship at the Egyptian Art Camp to be held at Du Quoin from June 25 to 50.

Ronald Williams Robert B. Williams Anna Anna-Jonesboro Community High School

Cold War Outlook: Soviet Strategy and Future Conflicts

William L. Ryan argues that the Soviet Union pursues a bold double game. Moscow seeks Western legitimacy while backing subversion and revolution. It aims for propaganda gains, avoids immediate world war, and plans long term economic and political pressure to fracture Western unity.

Kremlin Moscow Eisenhower Soviet Union United States Europe U.S.S.R

Guard Back at Work After Brief Hospitalization

Lt. Paul Sympson of the Menard Penitentiary guard staff returned to duty this week after a two week hospitalization in St. Louis.

Paul Sympson Menard Penitentiary St. Louis

Lunchroom Workshop Set for June 18 22

A five day session at Southern Illinois University covers school lunchroom procedures from ordering to washing dishes for managers and cooks. Attendees earning three fourths of the sessions receive certificates or may take the course for college credit. The June 22 finale visits Du Quoin High School and Long fellow Grade School at Marion.

Southern Illinois University Marion Wharton du Quoin Longfellow Marion

Ulster Immigration to America Reaches 30,000 in 1771 73

In the years 1771 to 1773 about 30,000 people emigrated from Ulster to America. The movement reflects large-scale migration during that period.

America Ulster

Singspiration Event Set At Blairsville Church

Rev. I T Wright of Zeigler announced a Singspiration service Sunday from 2 30 to 4 p m at Blairsville Methodist Church with guest guidance.

Blairsville Methodist Church I. T. Wright Zeigler

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