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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
3
Jackson counties Board of Review outlines rules for 1950 tax assessment hearings with Aug 1 filing deadline. James Lawder, clerk, notes seven townships have submitted books. hearings start Saturday and run through early September with 9 AM to 4 PM hours.
Principal John Mees reports approximately 110 pupils in grades seven through 12 attend summer sessions at University School. Ninth through 12th graders begin July classes Monday and run to August 4, with courses like biology algebra geometry and typing offered.
The Carbondale Illinois Daily Free Press lists subscription rates and delivery options including carrier and mail plans. The notice notes post office filing as second class matter and acknowledges Associated Press rights for local news use.
William Nyle Huffman 24 son of Mr and Mrs Nyle Huffman Carbondale completed the embalmer program at the St Louis College of Mortuary Science. He will return to Carbondale for a year apprenticeship with his father at Huffman funeral home and then seek a state license. A World War II veteran, he earned an MS in education from Southern Illinois University in 1948 and taught at Rio Grande College before enrolling in mortuary school.
Approximately 1,500 Elks and families attended the Carbondale Elks Flag Day outing at Jackson Country Club. Events included a golf medalist tie between Paul Barrett and Bob Schwartz, and Mrs. Richard Lockerby won the women’s tournament. Paul Hilling played accordion for the crowd. Fireworks, pony rides, a 6 p.m. barbecue, and 9 p.m. dancing completed the day. Bill Davis spoke on The Flag and Its Origin.
Jackson County's new Young Democrats organization will plan attendance for the state convention next week in a Friday night meeting at Murphysboro city hall. Transportation and hotel room assignments will be arranged Friday night. The state convention opens Saturday June 24 in Springfield, with Jackson County nominating eight delegates and eight alternates.
Carbondale First Methodist church hosts a moving picture recap of two weeks of Vacation Bible School activities during Friday’s 7 p.m. commencement with an open house from 6:45. A 140-voice chorus led by Mrs. J B Taylor highlights the program.
John Clark Jr son of Mrs Beulah H Clark of Carbondale was initiated into Alpha Phi Omega at Southern Illinois University. Eight men were initiated and new officers were installed at the Chapter's day banquet. William A Howe director of the physical plant became APO faculty adviser as John a junior in the College of Education majoring in commerce and minoring in physical education was noted.
Farmers pride in timely work health livestock sanitation soil conservation and pasture improvement. Mr B T Laughman of Carbondale praised for overseeing lime phosphate and potash based on soil tests and well managed alfalfa and brome fields. Jackson County 4 H leaders earn praise for creating a lighted park and activities.
Cora Ann Ury, 80, of 205 North University Carbondale died at her home Wednesday at 11 15 p m She leaves two daughters Mrs Gussie Huelsen Carbondale and Mrs Maude Garrett Anna two sons Harvey Ury Mattoon and Dewey Ury Carbondale a brother John Dillon Jonesboro four grandchildren and a great granddaughter She was preceded in death by husband Warren daughter Leona son Louis and three siblings She belonged to St Johns Lutheran Church Anna Friends may call at the Carbondale funeral home until services Friday June 16 at 2 p m Rev W H Swarbrick officiating Burial will be at St Johns Cemetery Anna township
About 300 workers and Union Electric Colliery staff at New Kathleen No. 2 will dine Friday at Tiny's Tavern near Du Quoin Y starting 1 p.m. They chose fish or steaks as a celebration of a 30 day high coal production run. Roughly 20 Murphysboro men also work for the company.
Lester H. Hardin a gunner's mate third class US Navy son of Mr and Mrs William Hardin of 503 Baird Street Carbondale recently visited New York City His ship the destroyer USS Barre arrived after a five day Naval Reserve training cruise in the Atlantic Borie took part in a Maxwell Air Force Base demonstration offering Air Force officers a chance to see Navy track of submarines operations under adverse weather and at sea refueling of a destroyer inorder
Beausant Commandery of the Knights Templar published yesterday omitted the name E. V. Miller Jr from its list of new officers. Miller was elected warder in the Masonic group.
W. T. Stephenson of 213 South Thirteenth Street Murphysboro was struck by a car driven by James Baxter of Carbondale at Eleventh and Chestnut streets at 12 10 p m Wednesday. He escaped with minor bruises and mild shock after a glancing blow as he crossed Eleventh toward the southwest corner. Baxter, eastbound on Chestnut, turned south at Eleventh. Stephenson complained of head pains but a doctor found only minor injuries.
Funeral services for Ed McGowan 64 of Marion will be 2 p.m. Friday at Maller funeral home Marion with Rev O W Bachellor officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery Carterville. He died Wednesday in Herrin hospital. Born Carbondale April 7 1886 he lived in Carterville most of his life. He resided with daughter Mrs Fay Roberts 1409 North State Marion. He was a retired miner survived by daughters Mrs Roberts and Mrs Dale Alsup three sisters and a brother James McGrandchildren.
Twenty one of 23 Jackson county Home Bureau units sent their leaders to a clothing repair training at the Farm Bureau Annex in Murphysboro. Edna Gray from the University of Illinois taught cat-stitching, set on and set in patches, yarn mending, baseball stitching, and invisible mending with hair on wool. Clothing repair will be the July major lesson for all local units, a topic revived at members' request after a seven year gap.
County Clerk Boyd Thorp announced prospective grand and supplemental grand jurors for the September term in Jackson County. The lists name residents from Carbondale, Murphysboro, Ava, Elkville, Grand Tower, Makanda, Vergennes, and surrounding areas. Hearings for the June term begin Monday in Murphysboro with Circuit Judge Loyd Bradley presiding. no grand jury was summoned for June.
Two SIU seniors Lavina Phelps of Robbs and Joy Fry of Grayville start a six week on the job apprenticeship in Home Economics extension work under Jackson County Home Advisor Jeanette Dean. The program, first for SIU students, is sponsored by SIU with cooperation from the University of Illinois Home Economics extension service.
Jackson County Housing authority in Carbondale reports three four room frame houses on Dixon street remain unsold. Priced at 7500 dollars each the homes were offered 30 days to World War II veterans then on a first come basis. Purchase price covers construction costs and admin fees with profits returned to the revolving fund.
Admitted Wednesday are Mrs. Earl W. Murray surgical Carbondale Mrs. Earl Murrie surgical Boles Mrs. Katie Harrison medical Mrs. Melvin Blessing surgical Murphysboro Mrs. M. D. Wedler surgical Marion Mrs. Roy E. Burns medical Carbondale Mrs. W. D. Allman medical Mrs. Paul M. Joyner and son Mrs. Garnett S Ladd and son Mrs. Walter Kaeser and son Gene Hubbard medical Goreville.
N u Bitterman executive director of Southern Illinois Incorporated will speak at the Lions Club noon meeting tomorrow. He will discuss resources and industrial possibilities of Southern Illinois and will show slides illustrating his address.
Jackson and Union county residents will receive college degrees at the University of Illinois commencement on Sunday June 18. Carbondale graduates include John D. Anderson and Mabel C. Paterson with masters in science.
Mabel C Paterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Paterson of Carbon dale will receive her master of science degree in zoology at the University of Illinois June 18 She has had a half time teaching assistantship there for the past two years The assistantship has been extended for this summer and for the year 1950 1951 She will begin work on her doctor’s degree in experimental embryology this summer During her two years at Illinois Miss Paterson has been elected to Phi Sigma and to Sigma Delta Epsilon both national honorary biological societies.
Rob ert B. Duncan has run a tailoring shop in Anna since 1894 after arriving from Scotland. The article recalls life before electricity and roads, his early suits for locals, family arrivals, and his community roles with the Anna fire department and local lodges.
Weather observer Harold Hill reports consecutive days in June with identical high and low temperatures in Carbondale. Tuesday and Wednesday both reached 91 degrees and lows of 64, contrasting with a 93 degree high claim and a 90 to 93 forecast for tomorrow.
Local 227 Hod Carrier and Laborers union in Carbondale held its annual officer election. Leland Hopper was reelected president, Harold Mansfield vice-president, Charlie Hunter recording secretary, Albert Horn financial secretary and treasurer, Merle Hunter reelected sergeant-at-arms and trustee, Clarence Shadowens reelected trustee, and Delmar Shackleton reelected business agent. All terms are one year except trustees. Business agent is the only full time paid post.
Multiple property transfers logged across Carbondale and Murphysboro areas with parcels in sections and townships, including lots in Oaklawn and Morgan Place. Considerable sums range from $1 to $13,500 for various land trades and parcels in De Soto and Campbell Hill.
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