West Frankfort Homecoming Crowns Sharon Bolin Queen
Sharon Kay Bolin 18 was crowned queen of the West Frankfort Homecoming festival, selected from eight contestants by five judges. She is the daughter of Edward and the late family on 706 S McClelland St. Miss Bolin was crowned by State Senator William L. Grindle as Donna Moore previous queen. Erv Coppi presided over ceremonies with a joke about Carbondale. The festival ran four days culminating in a large parade downtown on Saturday.
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Sharon Kay Bolin
West Frankfort
Miss Bolin
Edward Bolin
S. McClelland St
William L. Grindle
Southern Illinois University Area Services Office
Sharon Somers
Kathy Prusaczyk
Natalie Lukens
Susan Melvin Carol Lauer
Janet Gossett
Cheryl Dudenbostel
Donna Moore
Erv Coppi
Carbondale
Old Folks Live Wires At Festival
West Frankfort Senior Citizens club of 150 members organized for Homecoming events. They staffed a map booth, sold bonnets and aprons, held a bake sale, and marched in the parade in cars and on a float. Proceeds will fund Union Hospital parking and a history camera.
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West Frankfort
Union Hospital
State Housing Board
Trico Voters Approve Bond for New Junior High
Trico Unit School District 176 voters approved a $485000 bond issue for a new junior high school by a four to one margin. A total of 1102 voted with 863 backing the bond and 16 spoiled ballots. The building will be beside the high school on Rt 4 north of Campbell Hill and will serve seventh to ninth graders with about 270 enrollment. Advisory groups will work with the school board and architects on final plans.
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Trico Unit
Rt. 4
Campbell Hill
Antonio Romano
Carbondale officials announced Bowen remarks at commencement
Bowen delivered remarks at Carbondale commencement attended by students led by Thomas Langdon student council president and class speaker with remarks echoed by staff including the assistant principal and assistant superintendent now serving as superintendent.
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Sistant
Bowen
Thomas Langdon
Council
Carbondale Community High School
O.K. Bowen
CCHS
Neckers named 1966 Great Teacher at SIU
James W. Neckers, long-time chemistry chair, wins Southern Illinois University Great Teacher Award for 1966. The honor includes a $1,000 prize and was announced at a university banquet. Neckers led the chemistry department for 36 years before resigning last year. Maurice Clark becomes Alumni Association president. Roger Spear named president-elect for 1967-68.
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Southern Illinois University
James W. Neckers
SIU
University Center
Neckers
Association
Maurice Clark
Western Springs
Roger Spear
Carbondale
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