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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
2
Ted Ashby recounts a frontier tale where a bear chases young Davy Crockett through Tennessee woods. The scene ends with Crockett and his loyal dog Whirlwind outmaneuvering the danger as the bear and cub disappear into the forest. The recollection plays on Crockett’s growing legend and his animal ally.
Davy attempts to coax Whirlwind through a woods ramp but is pressed by trees and rocks. A parent bear guards its cub, snarls, and advances, prompting Davy to run. The bear pursues but passes by after Davy trips and falls, then heads away.
A swift figure sizes up a dangerous scene and takes charge. He feints then darts in to strike at the leg of a large bear, forcing the animal to circle and dodge away from Th. The bear continues its aggressive display as the scene unfolds.
A wild incident described as a bear chasing Davy Crockett sparks regret among bears as the scene unfolds, highlighting a dramatic clash between man and wildlife and the consequences faced by the bear involved.
The Jackson County Home Bureau will hold an open house Friday from 1 30 to 3 30 p m at the Farm Bureau building in Murphysboro to honor new members from a recent drive. Displays of lessons and craft work will be shown with a prize for the best display. Pleasant Hill unit Carbondale led with 60 percent growth, Baskeydell followed at 30 percent. Mrs Raymond Benz of Pleasant Hill won county top honors for signing the most new members, with Mrs Anna Rosso of Boskerdel second.
Murphysboro police issued five tickets to car owners who failed to buy city wheel tax stickers. Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. said two violators appeared in court and were fined with $2 costs plus the $4 tax sticker. The deadline for 1955 city license tags was June 1.
Charles Banks notes Illinois expanded nature areas south of Springfield, totaling eighteen parks conservation areas and memorials. Grand Marais Conservation Area tops visitors at 814,078, with Pere Marquette drawing over 500,000 for history and scenery. Other sites include Cahokia Mounds Fort Chartres Fort Massac Giant City Cave In Rock and Lincoln tail monument among numerous falls and rock formations across Hardin Macon and Lawrence counties.
The Southern Illinois publication details its online edition at 227 West Main Street and lists post office locations in Herrin Murphysboro and Carbondale. It notes incorporation under the Act of March 3 1879 with second class mailing status and identifies the paper as successor to Carbondale Free Press and Herrin Daily Journal.
Ray Hicks of 306 West Cherry Street Carbondale named director of a new Boys of Woodcraft Sportsmen Club in Carbondale. Hicks, an assistant Scoutmaster, has worked with boys baseball and softball. The program includes sports wildlife and first aid with help from John Cummings of De Soto and Eugene Welch of Hurst.
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