Eagles Honor State Winners At Herrin Convention
Murphysboro Freeport and DeKalb Eagles were honored with state eagle awards during the Illinois State Eagles Aerie convention in Herrin. Plaques were presented by John Abel as the Memorial Foundation aids medical care and education for families of fallen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Freeport
DeKalb
Eagle Aerie
Eee
Hee
Urp
DeKalb Aeries
Illinois State Eagles Aerie
Herrin
John Abel
Kansas City
Memorial Foundation
Lloyd Hewitt
James Clancy
James Breen
DeKalbaerie
Eagle
Herrin Eagles
Carl Anderson
Berwyn
Paul E. Webb
Chicago
Social Security Administration
Herin
Herrin Unit
Fred Schoonover
Lan Haney
Albert Jeffreys
Grand Sere
Jeffreys
Herrin Park
Auieaeans Ae
Schoonover
Eesaill Ds Anak Vos
Haney
Eagles
Williamson County
Bethesda
Marion
Tony
Herrin Aerie
Anderson
St. Mary’s Gym
Illinois State Aerie
Pete Doba Dies at Home in Herrin
Pete Doba age 67 of 615 South Seventeenth Street Herrin a retired miner died at his home today Funeral arrangements were incomplete at noon today
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Pete Doba
Herrin
South Seventeenth Street
Eagles Name Committees State President Announces Appointments
Illinois Eagle chapters reveal 1952 53 committee assignments under state president Carl Anderson. Names span Credential Finance Auditing Resolutions Judiciary Grievance and appeals and more with members from Garfield Park East St. Louis Berwyn Herrin and Rock Island among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Anderson
Berwyn
Illinois State Aenue
Herrin Eagles
Henry W. Neiser
Garfield
Russell Blumenschein
Pekin
Russell Swarts
East Moline
Lloyd Hewitt
Murphysboro
Clark Cunningham
East St. Louis
Raymond Sandberg
Canton
Ralph Groat
North Shore
Walter Ebert
Burnside
Frank Shannon
Silvis
Ora Collard
Herrin
John W.hamer
Herb Whitcomb
Marion
Otto Mueller
Collinsville
al Callopy
Galesburg
Andrew Loell
Rockford
Steve Fitzsimmons
Cicero
William Houser
Olney
State of the Order
J. J. Murphy
Springfield
Edwin Whitcomb
Alton
Arthur Jacoby
Felix Daxienbiehler
Peoria
Joe Gualdoni
Floyd Horton
Morris
Arthur L. Hunt
Waukegan
Edward Ermoin
S. J. Smith
Carl King
Clifford Parola
Sal LoBuono
Freedom
Harry Kuhn
Forest Park
Street Dance in Italy Herrin G I s Receive Royal Reception
Two Carbondale auto accidents caused minor damage with no injuries at the Main street and Illinois avenue intersection. James Franklin of Memphis collided with Wiley Reeves of Carbondale at 5 10 a m. A second crash involved Harry Limbert and Willard Stearns at 8 a m due to brake failure. Herrin servicemen stationed in Germany received a 10 day pass and were treated royally in Messina and Villarso Italy with a street dance in their honor.
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Carbondale
Main Street
Illinois Avenue
James Franklin
Memphis
Tenn
Wiley Reeves
Almond Street
Franklin
Reeves
Harry Limbert
Willard Stearns
Limbert
Herrin
Germany
Messina
Villarso
Italy
Cpl
Joe Restivo
Sam Restivo
North Sixteenth Street
Pete Russo
Lillie Russo
North Twelfth Street
Restivo
Russo
Murphysboro Bank Chief Taken to St. Louis Hospital
Henry Quernheim president of the City National Bank of Murphysboro suffered a heart attack earlier this week and was moved from Murphysboro to St Louis. He entered St Andrew's early this week for observation and was later transferred for further examination at a St Louis hospital.
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Murphysboro Bank
ST. Louis Hospital
Henry Quernheim
City National Bank of Mur
Pee
Yasital
St. Louis
Ialand
St Andrew's
Car Fire Damages Home Of Reverend Near 216 East
A car fire damaged the home of Reverend Calvin Rig at 216 Eastonboohains Seas when an overheated emergency brake ignited a vehicle he had borrowed parked in front of the house. Firemen used a Makita pump to extinguish the blaze.
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Calvin Rigies
Inboohains Seas
Senor Oe Makita
Seven Herrin Youths to Boys State Training in Springfield
Seven Herrin Township high school students will leave Bailie’s bus station Sunday at 7:30 a.m. for a week at Premier Boys State in Springfield to study citizenship. Participants include Richard Venegoni Wynn Church Steve Goldsmith Dick Owen Eugene Lane Charles Tygett guided by American Legion Lions Knights of Columbus Rotary Eagles and other sponsors. Transportation arranged by Herrin American Legion leaders Clell Hindman and Everett E Grant. The program teaches miniature government with city county and state offices and practical studies in law civil service and police work, plus recreation and a 100 piece band.
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Herrin Township
Bailie
Premier Boys State
Springfield
Richard Venegoni
South Nineteenth Street
Knights of Columbus
Wynn Church
North Thirteenth Street
Lions
Steve Goldsmith
South Sixteenth Street
Terry Cline
Ellis
Dick Owen
West Monroe Street
Rotary
Eugene Lane
North Twentieth Street
Eagles
Charles Tygett
South Eighteenth Street
American Legion
Boys State
Clell Hindman
Everett E. Grant
Herrin
Illinois American Legion
Tom Jones
Newspa
Adlai E. Stevens
Jones
Mrs Dollie Reese Named District 23 Auxiliary Director
Mrs Dollie Reese of Newton was elected District 23 director of the American Legion Auxiliary to succeed Mrs Thelma Schoonover of Salem at the annual reunion in Mt Carmel. Other new district officers include Martha Ernst Bri alternate director Shirley Newton secretary Betty Hamilton Newton treasurer Fern Brown Ol chaplain Naomi Anniat arms EI Foay cane amr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Reese
Newton
American Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Schoonover
Salem
Mt. Carmel
Martha Ernst
Bri
Shirley
Betty Hamilton
Fern Brown
Naomi
Annai
At Arms
Eifo Ay Cane Ag Amr
Former Ava Woman Dies in Harlingen Texas
Grace Jennings, former Ava resident, died Wednesday night in Harlingen Texas. She was a native of the Ava area and was survived by her sister in law Mrs Ralph Bullar of Mur today and other relatives. Services were planned for the afternoon in Harlingen.
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AVA
Harlingen, Texas
Grace Jennings
Harlingen
Texas
Ralph Bullar
Murtoday
Ingennve
Jennings
Jail Empty Week Sets Record in Jackson County
Jackson County jail remained empty for a full week with one new arrival. Ben Norton of Murphysboro was arrested Thursday night and moved to the county jail this morning for a county court hearing. Sheriff Roy Cart says the era of no inmates marks a new record in his tenure.
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Jackson County
Cart
Ben Norton
Norton
O Aes
Houghton
Robinson
Murphysboro
Ohio
Roy Cart
Band director cancels Murphysboro High summer sessions
Murphysboro Township high school band will cancel June and July sessions as Music Director Edward Harn leaves for a graduate course at Vandercook School of Music in Chicago. The plan shifts to a concentrated practice week August 18-22 with marching and concert work for three home football games and social events ending in an outdoor night concert.
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Murphysboro Township
Edward Harn
Chicago
Harn
Vandercook School of Music
Murphysboro
Moose Lodge anniversary celebration in Murphysboro
Moose Lodge No 1591 Loyal Order of Moose marks its second anniversary with a stag party Friday at the Route 13 lodge between Murphysboro and Kondale. A Saturday floor show and dance follow. About 30 new members to be initiated Sunday, plus a chicken dinner and another floor show and dance. Lodge organized June 25 1950. Warren Grammer of Murphysboro is governor and will oversee events.
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Murphysboro
Loyal Order of Moose
Murphysboro Kondale
Warren Grammer
Williamson Red Cross to Elect Directors in Marion
The Williamson county Red Cross will meet at the Carnegie library on South Market Street in Marion Monday at 7 30 p m to elect a board for the year starting July 1. James A Frick will preside as retiring members are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County of the American Red Cross
Carnegie Library
South Market Street
Marion
Helen Moroni
James A. Frick
Morris Hayes
Herrin
Jake Kirsch
Charles Cook
Loren Margrave
Elmo Ricci
Johnston City
Jettie Vaughn
Cambria
Louise Barton
Red Cross
Ray Barton
Rhea Lauder
Carterville
Homer Butler
Public Information
Elbert Ford
Herrin Jaycees form committees for coming year
Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the radio station formed committees and appointed chairmen for the next year. Walter Williamson announced the groups including Attendance and Vigilance, Christmas lights, Gum ball machines, Fluoridation, Special events, Baseball, Turkey shoot, Disposal cans, with respective chairmen and members. A call for strong membership and a mosquito spraying campaign were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce
Walter Williamson
Alas Plesche
Bill Grindle
Don Benitone
Fred Simmons
Jack Sanders
Marlow
Taffy Helleny
Dean Calhoun
Douglas Bryant
John McVey
Billy Bracy
Donald Kranov
Jim Walker
John Waltz
Fred Schoonover
Leon Wilcox
Bob Brewer
George Fredman
Don McNeill
George Marlow
Sam Hancock
Sam Stotlar
Bill Bracy
Williamsor
The
Jaycees
Mrs. Hall of Carbondale Breaks Wrist in Fall
Mrs. Claude C. Hall of Carbondale fractured her left wrist when she slipped while watering flowers. She was treated at Holden and listed in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Claude C. Hall
Holden
Hall
Medlin Makes Hole in One at Jackson Country Club
Medlin scored his first ever ace on the fifth hole a 139 yard par three at Jackson Country Club joining Dr Wright and Walker Sch in a threesome. The six iron shot rolled into the cup as his partners watched and the group completed a second round despite weather.
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Jackson
Dr. C . Wright
Walker Sch
C. L. Wright
Medlin
Wheel Tax Arrests Begin for Murphysboro Drivers
Motorists in Murphysboro who did not pay the 1952 wheel tax will be arrested starting today. Chief Ed Hagler and Mayor Clarence Hart announced after a grace period ending June 14. About 1,500 have paid the $3 license fee for windshield stickers. around 200 remain delinquent and will receive tickets and appear before Police Magistrate des Ebersohl. The total fine is $6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Ed Hagler
Clarence Hart
Des Ebersohl
Carbondale Jaycees Plan Election Monday
The Carbondale Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its year end meeting at 7 30 p m with elections for president two vice presidents a secretary treasurer and six board members The group urged prospective members to sign up before July 1 to avoid dues penalties
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Carbondale Jaycees
Carbondale Junior Chamber of Commerce
Roberts
Jaycee
Quick Capture In Car Theft Near Du Quoin
A suspect identified as William Miller of Carterville was stopped by state police after a roadblock at the Pyramid Wye near routes 51 and 15 north of Du Quoin. Miller allegedly stole a car, ran into a field, and was arrested around 10 10 a m. Washington and Jackson county officers assisted and planned to return him to Murphysboro for investigation.
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Caroe de Pyramed
Carter
DuQuoin
District 13
Springfield
Pyramid Wye
Miller
Washington County
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Nine Students Earn Scholarships Across County High Schools
Williamson County officials announced nine students will receive scholarships. Each high school awards two scholarships to top scholars. larger schools gain extra awards. Winners must cover matriculation and related fees, with funds allocated for laboratory and material costs.
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Aes
Williamson County
Irma Vene
Gale Patsia
Ty Scholeship
Sotanien
Elks Hold Flag Day Drive-In Service in Herrin
In a drive-in ceremony more than 700 cars participate as Herrin and Marien Elks unite for a Flag Day service at the theater. Dr. N F Feder of Belleville, a Grand Lodge trustee, warns against subversive forces and urges unity to uphold the homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Marien
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