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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
5
The 10th U S president John Tyler married twice and fathered seven children with each wife. This fact highlights his large prolific family rooted in early American history.
Lake Murphysboro vandalism tied to about 45 youths from Mysboro Township High Hillantonans. They damaged a pump, a shelter roof, and a youth admitted hitting the pump with a car claiming it was an accident. Custodian John Chancey and W. Howard Cheatham, State's Attorney, are involved.
Herrin's drive to raise 4500 for the Red Cross has been discouragingly light according to fund drive chairman Chet Townsend. The Herrin Redmen, one of the first groups to begin work, collected just 50 on Monday night. Other groups include the Junior Chamber of Commerce Lions Rotary Business and Professional Women Kiwanis and Altrusa. The drive ends Friday.
The French Caravelle jet airliner completed a 13,000 mile transcontinental sales tour, visiting 17 cities in 11 states and the District of Columbia. It landed at Falewila Airport after 1 hour 53 minutes from takeoff, and will fly to Montreal before returning to France on June 25.
Almost all that remains of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Johnston City is the door frame shown in the photo. Powell Contracting Co. bought the site and is clearing it for construction of a new church. Services continue at the Johnston City Catholic school at Washington and 9th streets.
Noble Kelley, chair of the Southern Illinois University Psychology Department, was appointed by Gov. Stratton to the governing board of the State Psychiatric Training and Research Authority. Kelley leads the Illinois Psychological Assn. and serves on major psychology boards. He previously taught 14 years at the University of Louisville and earned a doctorate from Iowa State University.
The Southern Illinois Fox Hunters Assn backs an annual foxhunt at Fern Clyffe State Park near Goreville August 12 15. About 14000 people expected with events including a dog show beauty contest square dance quartet singing and religious services. Wayman Welborn Jr Williamson County treasurer will be master of ceremonies. A signal master of hounds and seven judges will oversee the hunt which begins at 4 am on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The wooded Fern Clyffe site offers camping and trailer parking.
Two filling stations in Benton were burglarized after closing hours Monday night but netted no cash. The Rex Day Texaco at 1201 N Main St reported an empty cash drawer removed, while the Fielden Cities Service Station at 620 W Main St had an empty strong box broken into. In three weeks seven Franklin County stations have been burglarized.
The Murphysboro Municipal Band opens a summer outdoor concert series in Riverside Park on Thursday at 8 p.m. The program includes marches tango waltz samba and popular selections. Founded in 1937 the band is city funded and has performed at the state fair. Director William T. Davis and business manager Joe Williams lead the group.
At 7 15 p m Tuesday two cars collided at Hickory street and North Illinois avenue in Carbon dale. Drivers Billie McRill 29 of Wayne City and Delmar Leon Russell 20 of Goreville were named. Police said Russell turned left in front of McRill. No charges were filed.
Nagging backache headache and muscular pains feel quickly eased by Doan’s Pills. They soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese, aiding kidney function. Over 60 years of trusted relief, available in a new large size.
An old style advertisement touts COLONAID as a new laxative that moisturizes and stretches the colon to stimulate normal bowel action overnight. It claims safety during pregnancy, no gagging or bloating, and no interference with nutrient absorption, selling 60 tablets for about 98 cents.
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