Greater Aid To Schools Is Urged At SIU Graduation
Harold Taylor former president of Sarah Lawrence College urged Thursday night in Edwardsville that federal state and private support to schools be doubled. At Southern Missou r University graduation exercises 145 graduates, many from SIU residence centers, heard Taylor appeal for scholarships for future teachers, building grants, salaries and expanded guidance while stressing education for all and a move away from military ties in science and the arts. SIU President Mortis awarded the degrees to the candidates introduced by William Going.
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Harold ‘Taylor
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Taylor
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Alton
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Cummings to Attend Michigan Meet and Recreation Talks
George Cummings, Carronsale Chamber of Commerce executive director, will attend a Chamber Institute at Michigan State University in June 1924. His expenses are funded by a Timais Chamber scholarship awarded at a Quincy state meeting last week. The board approved his attendance and agreed to aid Southern Illinois, Inc., the Southern Illinois recreation Council, and Herrin and Marion chambers in distributing brochures for a $1 million Crab Orchard Lake recreational development program to urge Congress support.
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Carronsale Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Michigan State University
Timais Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Chamber Board
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Southern Illinois, Inc
Southern Tllinois Ecreation Council
Chambers of
Herrin and Marion
Crab Orchard Lake
Congress
Thirty Contestants In Swim Meet At Herrin City Pool
Thirty chilly contestants competed Saturday morning at Herrin City Pool in the Jaycee Sports Jamboree sponsored by the Herrin Jaycees and the Tlingis Youth Commission. Winners in 25 events will enter the regional meet at Centralia July 22. Dick Qualls pool manager and staff officiated with Jack Mursphy assisting. Delmar Berger will head the regional program at SIU Centralia June 30 with James Aaron returning from a national safety education conference in time for the chiefs meeting at SIU University School studio theater.
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Jaycee
Hertin Jaycees
Tlingis Youth Commission
Centralia
Dick Qualls
Glenn Whittenberg
Dickie Kinison
Jack Mursphy
Herrin Jaycees
Herrin High
Southern Illinois University
Delmar Berger
SIU
James Aaron
University School
Aaron
Washington
National Education Association
Blue Angels to Highlight Open House at Scott AFB
The Navy Blue Angels and the Chuting Stars parachute team will headline an open house at Scott Air Force Base on Sunday June 23 in observance of naval aviation’s anniversary. Displays run 2 to 4 45 p.m. with the Blue Angels performing 3 16 to 4 p.m. and the Chuting Stars dives from 2 to 2 45 p.m.
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Scott Air Force Base
Naval Aviation
St. Louis Navy League
Scott
Blue Angels
Kiwanis Wagon Goes Motorized in Murphysboro
The Murphyshoro Kiwanis wagon becomes a motorized refreshment stand replacing a two wheel trailer. A donated milk truck from New Era Dairy, Carbondale, will serve the 1300 block Walnut Street for 16 weeks selling ice cream, popcorn, and sodas to raise about 300 dollars for children's projects including camp, shoes, glasses, and other aids. The wagon opened Saturday.
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New Era Dairy
Carbondale
Walnut Street
Neside & Handicapped Chil
Dren's
Murphysboro Sea Scout Project
Southern Ilinois University
Reverend Edwin Heaven A clerical leader in St Catharines
Anglican clergyman Reverend Edwin Heaven leads a church in St Catharines California. The AP dispatch notes his role within the local religious community and identifies him as the central figure of the report.
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St. Catharines, Cal
Edwin Heaven
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