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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1950

Page

5

Herrin F H A win awards in Illinois Section II

Herrin F H A achieved a perfect score on Howe You Rate Sheets and was named the outstanding chapter plus an international relations award. The year’s activities, themed Planting Roses Today for the Garden of Tomorrow, were documented in a publicity book scored superior and to be entered at state leadership camp. Other schools in Sector I with active F H A were Benton Johnston City Royalton West Frankfort Carbon dale Community Carbondale University High Carbondale Attucks Lesser Zeigler Marion Hurst Bush Carterville Trico Christopher Gorham.

Herrin Illinois State Department Lake Bloomington Wilma Duiguid Benton Johnston City Royalton West Frankfort Carbondale Community Carbondale University High Carbondale Attucks Lesser Zeigler Marion Hurst Bush Carterville Trico Christopher and Gorham

Southern Illinoisan daily edition publisher notes

The Daily Journal lists publisher Edward Lindsay and general manager Grant M. Coover with advertising manager Marie Franklin. It is published in Carbondale daily except Sundays and holidays by Southern Illinois Publications Inc and is a member of the Associated Press.

Southern Illinoisan the Daily Journal Southern Illinois Publications, Inc Edward Lindsay Grant M. Coover Marie Franklin North 16Th Street Dial

Shirley Ann Crouch Leaves Herrin For New York Scholarship

Shirley Ann Crouch a seven year old acrobatic dancer from Herrin and her mother plan to travel to New York to compete for a $2000 Original Amateur Hour scholarship. She has won first place three weeks running and will perform June 15 on radio finalists and June 20 on stage at the International Theater Madison Square Garden. Her sister Shelia Kay age two will also perform at a local Mt Vernon high school event tonight.

Shirley Ann Crouch Herrin Lucille Crouch North Eighteenth Street New York Shirley Ann International Theater Madison Square Garden

Scout Camp In Full Swing At Pere Marquette Park

Camp Outoga operates with staff led by Mrs. Julia Bruce and Mrs. Effie Bath on June 2. Mrs. Mae Hindman fills in as cook for Mrs. Fox Hughes. A list of girls joining next week includes Melinda Anderson Jamie Lee Oldani Joan Henley Helen Guetgemann Virginia Duncan and others at Pere Marquette state park north of Alton along the Mississippi River.

Camp Outoga Julia Bruce Effie Bath Dan Brown Mae Hindman Outoga Fox Hughes Melinda Anderson Jamie Lee Oldani Joan Henley Helen Guetgemann Virginia Duncan Marilee Fiorina Sandara Loehr Noreta Wood Judy Lualdi Donna Barni Dixie Davis Jamie Spence Carole DeTomasi Jeanine North Patty Bailey Renalda Berra Kay Brown Susie Coover Pere Marquette State Park Alton Mississippi River

Carterville youths injured in bike-car collision

Two Carterville youths sustained injuries in a crash at the James and North Division streets intersection in Carterville around 7 p.m. Thursday. Bobby Ogden, 20, suffered a fractured left ankle, while Everett Walker, the motorcycle rider, reportedly lost three teeth. Both were taken to the veterans hospital at Marion. Walker was released after tetanus shots and first aid. Kenneth Phillips of route 2 Carterville drove the car.

Carterville James and North Division Bobby Ogden Everett Walker Veterans Hospital Marion Walker Kenneth Phillips

Friends of Land Discuss Erosion and Reforestation

Johnny Jones of Benton spoke at the Franklin hotel meeting of Friends of the Land on Enemies of the Land. He warned that deforestation causes soil suicide and urged national interest in soil care. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Baggott and Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Judge A D Morgan of Herrin was elected vice president.

Johnny Jones Benton Friends of the Land Franklin Hotel Jones George Baggott Ray M. Cook Zeigler A. D. Morgan Herrin

First Summer Band Practice Set Tuesday

Herrin Township High School band opens summer practice Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the band room. Band director William F. Wetherington stresses returning uniforms at the first meeting.

Herrin Township William F. Wetherington Wetherington

Hospital News Admits and Dismissals in Southern Illinois

Ella Engler of Herrin was admitted to Herrin hospital Friday. Dismissals included Walter Copeland Maude Hester Ethyl Walker and son Marilyn Davis Dennis Pinkerton Juanita Kendrick and twin daughters Ransom Allen Ellen Downs Esther Sutton of Carbondale was admitted Saturday.

Ella Engler Herrin Herrin Hospital Walter Copeland Maude Hester Inn Ethyl Walker Marilyn Davis Hurst Dennis Pinkerton Juanita Kendrick Johnston City Ransom Allen Carrier Mills Ellen Downs Esther Sutton Carbondale

Local man undergoes surgery at Miner's Hospital

Undergoes Operation Alex Markus of Cleburn had surgery Monday at the Miner's hospital in Christopher. His condition is reported to be satisfactory.

Alex Markus Cleburn Miner’s Hospital Christopher

Back Returns at Hurst After Week in Leavenworth

Hurst policeman Charles Bask resumed duty last night after a week away at Leavenworth Kansas. During his absence Mayor Trecile Huddleston temporarily filled patrols in Hurst.

Hurst Charles Bask Leavenworth Kaw Trecile Huddleston

Former Herrin Girl Among 180 in Bethany College Commencement

Anita Burlingame of Herrin will graduate at Bethany College 109th commencement in Bethany West Virginia. Dr Earl J McGrath US commissioner of education will deliver the commencement address. Burlingame entered Bethany in 1946 studying music and education and earned a bachelor of arts in music with high academic honors and leadership roles. Her parents reside in Chicago.

Herrin Bethany Anita Burlingame Bethany College W. Va Earl J. McGrath United States Commissioner of Education Miss Burlingame

Two Herrin Men Featured in Peabody's People Magazine

The first issue of Peabody People includes John Rushing and Rev. Thomas E. Snider from Herrin, with photos and bios. Rushing, 52, airman at Peabody 43, and ex mine rescue chief, writes No Such Thing as an Accident while Snider, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, contributes A Friend Unlimited and notes his mine field sermons.

Herrin Peabody People Peabody Coal Co John Rushing Union Safety Committee Peabody 43 Thomas E. Snider Bull Gang No. 43 Peabody Springfield Taylorville Bernard P. McSherry du Quoin Mine 14 Rushing Saline County Illinois Ruby South Thirteenth Street Williamson County Shrine Club Snider Church of the Nazarene Mine 43 Olivet Nazarene College Kankakee Daisy North Ninth Street New Peabody Magazine God

Jean Tottleben to Teach at Crainville

Miss Jean Tottleben daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tottleben of Carterville has accepted the position teaching the fifth and sixth grades at Crainville school this fall. Mrs Meryl Rushing who taught at Crainville for several years has secured other employment.

Jean Tottleben William Tottleben Carterville Crainville School Meryl Rushing

3 in 1 Drive Contacts Set for June 17 Settlement

Members of the Girl Scout group and related association finish the 3 in 1 drive by distributing one hundred thirty greeting cards. They will complete contacts and submit collected funds to Wallace Owen by Saturday June 17.

Girl Scout Or Association Wallace Owen

McKinney Withdraws From County Superintendent Race

Robert E. McKinney, named Marion schools superintendent last month, filed notice withdrawing from the GOP race for a fourth term as county superintendent. McKinney’s successor may be chosen in July with potential candidates including Lee Booth Ernest Armes and Russell Emery. Booth has taken a job as principal of Lincoln grade school in Herrin.

Robert E. McKinney Marion John W. Drennen Herrin Republican County Organization McKinney John Cox Johnston City Springfield S. E. Storme Cox Lee Booth Ernest Armes Crab Orchard Russell Emery Booth Lincoln

Vandeveer Renominated for SIU Alumni Leader

W. W. Vandeveer of Rocky River Ohio was renominated today for a second term as president of the Southern Illinois University Alumni Association. At the SIU Foundation and Alumni board meeting, it was also voted to divert $2 from each senior class graduation fee to the Alumni association, granting graduates active membership. Other nominations included Lowell Roberts Chicago as vice president, Mrs. John Lewis Carbondale secretary, Robert Brown Urbana and others as directors. SIU Foundation board nominees were Glenn Brown Carbondale Russell Rendleman Jonesboro Lynnden Hancock Harrisburg J W Barrow Carbondale and J Everett Etherton Carbondale.

W. W. Vandeveer Rocky River Ohio Southern Illinois University Alumni Association S. I. U. Foundation Alumni Board Alumni Association Adoumni Lowell Roberts Chicago John Lewis Carbondale Robert Brown Urbana W. B. Valentine Alto Pass Waren Gladders Goffrey Hughes Benton Clyde Brooks Southern Illinois University Foundation Board Glenn Brown Russell Rendleman Jonesboro Lynnden Hancock Harrisburg J. W. Barrow J. Everett Etherton

Open House Sunday At Student Center

Southern Illinois University personnel deans sponsor an open house for visiting parents and alumni at the Student Center on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm. Guests will tour the center and refreshments will be served.

Southern Illinois University

Begin Revival Monday At Church of the Nazarene

Rev. Floyd Farnsley of New Albany Indiana will direct the Vacation Bible School and revival services at the Church of the Nazarene on South Park Avenue Herrin beginning Monday. Bible school sessions start at 8 30 am daily for two weeks through June 25 and revival services run nightly at 7 30 pm through June 25. Rev Farnsley who is a musician will be accompanied by his wife.

Floyd Farnsley New Albany Ind Church of the Nazarene South Park Avenue Herrin Farnsley

410 Attend Bible School At Carterville Crainville

The article lists 410 children attending Bible school in Carterville and Crainville with 67 workers totaling 477. It also notes church attendances: First Baptist 160, Grand Avenue Baptist 72, Methodist 67, Christian 52, Presbyterian 24, and Crainville 102.

Carterville Crainville First Baptist Grand Avenue

Mrs. Mary C. Penninger Dies at 72 in Carbondale

Mary Clarissa Penninger aged 72 died Friday at her Old West Main street home in Carbondale. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at First Christian church with Rev. Berry of Christopher and Rev. Scriven officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. She leaves six daughters, a stepson, a half brother, and was a Walnut Street Baptist church member.

Mary Clarissa Penninger Old West Main Street Carbondale Lawrence Eddings First Christian Church Mr. Berry Christopher R. B. Scriven Oakland Cemetery Amos Layman Cambria Louie Christie West Frankfort Ray Dye Goldengate Frank Russell Simpson Julius Nolan Big Rock Adam Penninger Herrin Norman Thompson Vienna Alford Thompson Chicago Penninger Walnut Street Baptist Church

Summer Enrollment Seen at Southern Illinois University

A record number of students are expected to sign up for summer courses at Southern Illinois University. Miss Marjorie Shank, registrar, said enrollment could exceed last year’s about 2000 students. Registration begins Monday June 12 at 8 am in the university gym, alphabetically by last name starting with T, for one day. Classes start Tuesday at 7 30 am and end the first week of August with Commencement on the 4th.

Southern Illinois University Marjorie Shank Miss Shank

Plan Children's Day Program at Presbyterian Church

The Herrin First Presbyterian Church Primary department will present a children's day program this Sunday at 7 30 pm. Rev Erven C Lee pastor says the program is directed by Mrs Hazel Proctor with help from Mrs Harry G Williams Miss Esther Spence and Miss Beverly Zook. An offering will be collected to fund Sunday schools in mission fields.

Herrin First Presbyterian Church Erven C. Lee Hazel Proctor Harry G. Williams Esther Spence Beverly Zook Carol Ann Smith Kerry Keen Irma Holmes The Birds Jerry Tidwell Jeanie Lee Barry Lindsay Eloise Aronson Jimmie Hargrave Jacqueline Smith Johnny Showhan Janice Hesgrave Bobby Hirte Sheila Jones

Venue Change Granted Moore

Charles Moore a 23 year old Carbondale Negro charged with murder had a change of venue granted from Judge Charles T. Randolph to Circuit Judge B W Eovaldi in Mount Vernon circuit court. Trial date not announced. Previous trial in March ended with a hung jury.

Charles Moore Mount Vernon Charles T. Randolph Randolph B. W. Eovaldi Carbondale Hallie B. Bradford Perkins Avenue Moore Bradford

Maniez Elected Zeigler Rotary Club President

D. D. Maniez was elected president of the Zeigler Rotary club Thursday evening at the Community house during a dinner meeting and officer election. Cecil Spain was chosen secretary-treasurer. Attendees included Louis LaBash M. H. Detweiler E. E. Miles R. E. Breeze Cecil Spain Henry Rodenburg James Wilson and E. H. Moore. An invitation from the Zeigler Lions club to hear Goebel Patton speak on his Europe tour June 20 was read and accepted.

D. D. Maniez Zeigler Rotary Club Cecil Spain Louis LaBash M. H. Detweiler E. E. Miles Henry Rodenburg James Wilson E. H. Moore Zeigler Lions Club Goebel Patton West Frankfort Europe Rotary Club

Elkville Funeral Held For Mrs W A Quednaul

Mrs W A Quednau died Friday May 26 at her Tillinook Oregon home. She was the mother of Mrs J Frank Russell Jr of Carbondale. The body was returned Friday June 9 to Elkville for burial. She also leaves a son Victor of Tillinook Oregon.

W. A. Quednau Tillinook I Ore J. Frank Russell, Jr Carbondale Elkville

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ST. Mary's Grade School St. Mary’s Gymnasium Carl Lee Calcaterra Albert Schlader Richard Venegoni Josephine Megna Delores Crespi Rt. Rev Robert DeGasperi Margaret Ann Gualdoni Theresa Ann Savio Norman Venegoni Paul Var Acalli Robert Branca American Legion Dolores Crespi Miss Crespi Knights of Columbus Gladys Capps Veterans of Foreign Wars Velma Ottolini VFW Mary Lou Loehr St. Mary’s Carol Ann Marlow Dennis Longwell Renaldo Berra Virginia Martell Herrin F. H. A Associated Press AP News Shirley Crouch Lezern Saylor Saylor Fred Schoonover Tiger's den Teen Town By Charlotte Dungey Tommy Gore Dick Gerard California Phoenix Connnie Berra Jo Ellen Garavaglia Nick Varacalli Charlotta Winning Iowa Ellen Garavaglia Friends of Land Hospital News Herrin Eagles Cliff Parola Dellmas Roland Les Brusatti Louis Zebroski Paul Feleci E. F. Lyday Frank Harper Dominick Consilmo People Vandeveer Church of Nazarene Mary C. Penninger Presbyterian Sue Ann Stewart Jamie Rollo Danny Ray Croslin Sandra McVey Jesus Judy Anderson Brenda Kay Marlow Joan Anderson Fred Arthur Simmons Maniez W. A. Quednaul
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