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Carbondale Poet Reflects on Good and Evil After Eight Decades
John H. Rendleman, 80, of Carbondale, a retired teacher, painter, and carpenter, discusses his view of modern life and writes poetry on ills after SIU Old Main’s destruction. His collection Beyond the Horizon covers pollution, drugs, crime, unions, and the generation gap. He publishes privately and sells through ads, accepting little concern for profit.
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John H. Rendleman
Carbondale
Rendleman
Tatum Heights
Bendieman
Little
Egypt
Illinois
Catherine
Donner Pass
Carbondale Public Library
Southern Illinois