New SIU Alumni Association selects officers and directors
During Alumni Day at Southern Illinois University, Ed Curtis of Pana was named president for the coming year. Other officers include Robert Browne of Urbana and Guy Lambert of West Frankfort as second vice president. Directors named are William T. Davis of Carbondale, R. E. Muckelroy of Carbondale, and Carlos Pleshe, Cobden, with Albert Ede also listed as a seated participant.
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Southern Ilinois University Alumni Association
SIU
Ed Curtis
Pana
William T. Davis
Carbondale
R. E. Muckelroy
Robert Browne
Urbana
Guy Lambert
West Frankfort
Albert Ede
Cobden
Carlos Pleshe
SIU Graduation Honors ROTC Leader and Israel Born Grad
SIU awarded degrees to eight Air Force ROTC graduates with Halderson administering the oath. Zamir Bavel of Tel Aviv earned three degrees with highest honors. High honors went to Bull Fugate Hamilton Hubner Schrader. Marjorie Johnson on crutches received a bachelor’s in fine arts. Twenty-one faculty earned 25 plus years pins. the SI Symphony opened the ceremony with Handel aria.
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O. K. Halderson
Southern
Air Force
SIU
D. W. Morris
Halderson
Zamir Bavel
Tel Aviv
Israel
William Bull
Granite City
Joe Kemp Fugate
Carbondale
Curtis Hamilton
Walier
Robert S. Hubner
Brighton
Martin John Schrader
Valmeyer
Morris
Marjorie Johnson
West Frankfort
Marjorie
Singleton Bender
Piney Woods
Miss
Fount Warren
M. P. Schroeder
Staunton
Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Ernestine Taylor
Redeemer
Handel
Murphysboro Man Fined for Assault Threat
Tony Riggio of Murphysboro paid a total of 9 in fines and costs after a delayed hearing before Police Magistrate Charles Eberson. He faced charges of threatening to assault Frank Riggio and was released with a warning not to repeat the offense. The session had been postponed from Saturday morning due to abusive conduct.
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Murphysboro
Charles Eberson
Tony Riggio
Frank Riggio
Riggio
White Limestone Coating Caps Fire Hazards in Modern Coal Mine
A contemporary coal mine uses a white spray of pulverized limestone on walls to curb fire risks. The technique contrasts with traditional coal mine darkness and highlights safety enhancements through mineral coating.
McCarthy Army hearings focus on Carr testimony
Carr, called the strong silent man of the McCarthy Army hearings, testified about his role as chief investigator for McCarthy. He and Adams denied urging the subcommittee to shift its focus to the Defense Department while Stevens suggested the change might solve the problem. McClellan predicted a split report, noting repeated 4-3 votes along party lines as McCarthy and McClellan weighed the prospects of a unanimous verdict.
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Air Force
Navy
Adams
Carr
Stevens
McCarthy Subcommittee
Army
Defense Department
Joseph N. Welch
McCarthy Army
McCarthy
Cohn
Schine
Sen. McClellan
Arkansas
McClelland
Sen. McCarthy
McClellan
SIU Awards 21 Faculty Pins at Commencement
Twenty-five to forty year service pins honored 21 Southern Illinois University faculty members during Sunday night ceremonies. Recipients included Fount Warren with a 40 year pin, Emma Bowyer and Lucy Woody with 35 and 25 year awards, and numerous emeritus and associate professors across education English botany economics home economics health education foreign languages physics and more.
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Southern Illinois University
SIU
Fount Warren
Emma Bowyer
E. G. Lentz
Edward V. Miles, Jr
Lucy K. Woody
William M. Bailey
Mary Entsminger
University School
Dilla Hall
Renzo Muckelroy
J. Henry Schroder
R. A. Scott
Chemis
Try Marjorie Shank
Helen Matthes Vogler
Emerita
Mary Louise Barnes
Tracy L. Bryant
Lulu Clark
Florence E. Denny
Edith S. Krappe
Madeline M. Smith
W. A. Thalman
Otis B. Young
Serial Marriage Ties Henry Stevens to Eighth Divorce
Flint Michigan Henry Stevens secures his eighth divorce in nine years from Josephine Stevens. The couple reportedly lived together only a few months across eight marriages, reflecting a rapid sequence of nuptial relationships.
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Flint, Mich
Henry Stevens
Josephine
Demos Won't Back Move To Curb McCarthy
Washington June 14 Senate Democrats adopt a hands off policy as Sen Flanders Republican of Wisconsin pursues a plan to strip Sen Joseph McCarthy Wisconsin of chairmanships The move follows his bid to force answers about McCarthy finances from 1952 and faces resistance from Democratic leaders and Republican Johnson while Cooper Kentucky is the lone senator backing the plan The issue centers on government operations chairmanship and its investigations subcommittee amid a televised row over alleged pressure and blackmail involving Army secretary Stevens and Benton.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Flanders
R-Vi
McCarthy
R-Wis
Knowland
California
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Wisconsin
Senate Elections
Government Operations Committee
Vermont
Cooper
Kentucky
Army
Stevens
Elections Subcommittee
William Benton
Dconn
Weather science on rainbows and moon phases
The article explains how rainbows signal storm direction and sun, describes weather forecasting accuracy by forecast type, and notes moon phase beliefs in farming and fishing. Price predicts a wet June 1954 but cautions June’s typical wetness. yesterday’s weather is always known.
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Price
Johnston City Woman Injures Hip in Fall
Hulda Felts aged 89 of 1104 Monroe Street Johnston City fell in her yard and was hospitalized at Herrin with a possible fracture to her left hip. She was admitted at 8 15 a m Saturday. The World’s Fair 1939 note appears as a pasted item about a giant 14 ton typewriter.
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Hulda Felts
Monroe St
Johnston City
Herrin Hospital
Felts
Percy American Legion Post 1145 to use new home
The Percy American Legion Post 1145 announces its new home near use at the next regular club meeting July 6. The building, formerly Leo's Cafe, was bought last fall and is being remodeled as post headquarters.
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Percy American Legion
Leo's Cafe
The
Legion Post
SGT Barton in Korea Serving with 3d Infantry Division
Army Sgt Arnold H. Barton, 25, married to Daisy of Jonesboro Illinois, serves with the 3d Infantry Division in Korea. He is the son of Mrs Melvina Barton of Matthews Missouri. Barton entered the Army in September 1952 and has been in Korea since April 1953.
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Army
Arnold H. Barton
Daisy
Jonesboro
Ill
3D Infantry Division
Korea
Sergeant Barton
Melvina Barton
Matthews, Mo
Jets Transferred Ottawa June 14
Canada will transfer 110 Sabrejet fighters to Greece and Turkey, announced by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Ottawa
Canada
Greece
Turkey
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ava Voters to Decide 41000 Sewer Bond Plan
A $41,000 bond issue for Ava sewer construction goes before Jackson County voters on Tuesday June 29. Polls open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ward 1 Harry Killion residence Ward 2 Cupp Building Ward 3 Old Bank Building. Bonds carry 4 percent interest and mature in fixed installments through 1964.
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Ava
Jackson County
Harry Killion
Cupp
Old Bank
Clara Katzmark Dies Murphysboro Cook for Institutions
Miss Clara Katzmark 70 lifelong Murphysboro resident died Sunday at her sister Kate Daniel's home. She worked as a cook at institutions including the Elgin State Hospital and the Missouri School for the Blind. Survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday at 9 am at St. Andrew's Church with burial in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Meyer Denny Funeral Home.
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Clara Katzmark
Murphysboro
Kate Daniel
Walnut St
Miss Katzmark
State Hospital
Elgin
Missouri School
Elizabeth Barber
North Hollywood
Calif
Katzmark
St. Andrew’s
Meyer- Denny
St. Andrew's Church
Donald Lenzini
St. Andrew’s Cemetery
Funeral Home
Korean Vets Face GI Bill Deadline
Veterans separated from active service before August 20, 1952 face a deadline for Korean GI Bill eligibility. Those leaving after that date have two years from separation to begin. VA Regional Office Chicago manager Robert D. Beer explains a new system lets service disabled veterans start Korean GI Bill training before counseling, rather than after completion.
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Robert D. Beer
Veteran’s Administration
Chicago
India
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