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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
5
Thirty four area students among 1000 register for the Egyptian Mu sic Camp in Du Quoin. The one week sessions run June 6 to July 9 with concerts at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday nights.
Officers of the Herrin Township High School Future Homemakers of America were installed today with Nancy Jack as president and Mary Sue Chinn as vice president. Other new officers include Caro lyn Marshall secretary Linda Kurto treasurer Martha Vander historian Sally Roberson parliamentarian Phyllis Ward projects chairman Karen Surgalski recreation chairman and Virginia McPherson publicity chairman.
Donald McLaughlin of Murphysboro High School will receive the State Farmer Degree in Springfield, the Illinois FFA's top honor restricted to about the top two percent of members. He will be joined by James Kimmel and Carl Imhoff as Murphysboro FFA officers. The nomination was approved by the Illinois FFA executive committee, with Homer Heape accompanying the trio to the state event.
European markets used straw to thread berries for transport while U S growers laid straw beds to protect berries from temperature swings. The naming origin remains debated across cultures and eras.
A committee led by Dr. A S Burhan at Cleveland State Hospital works on a uniform international medical code to predict and treat illnesses. The system will store medical records and histories in electronic computers at a central center and regional branches. Burhan notes 44 000 records lack value due to private doctor codes forgotten.
Four Murphysboro Township High School seniors elect Richard Borgsmiller Albert Elliott Jack Hartleb and Dan Pyron were chosen to attend Boys State in Springfield in June 1925. Sponsored by three local organizations including the American Legion two groups and one Elks chapter the quartet earned top student roles and athletic leadership positions while active in church and school activities.
The Star of Egypt Motorcycle Club Inc schedules motorcycle scrambles for June 26 at club grounds between Marion and Johnston City. Time trials begin 1 p m with races at 2 p m and trophies awarded for all classes.
A Herrin Teen Town horse show Sunday earned about $450 profit for the club. Basil Russell, director, said the money will be used for building maintenance and monthly bills. Twenty five members assisted at the show. The youngsters directed traffic, sold tickets, registered horses, kept score, presented ribbons, made spot announcements, operated concession stands and cleared the Herin Bridle and Saddle Club grounds of debris after the 10 events. Money awards totaling $90 were presented.
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