Teen Agers Poll Smoking Habits in Latest Survey
President Eugene Gilbert of Gilbert Youth Research Co reports a shift in teen attitudes toward smoking. Three quarters of surveyed teens do not smoke, with about half disapproving of friends who smoke. Boys smoke more than girls, and parental smoking behavior strongly influences teen choices. Some teens view smoking as unhealthful and costful, while others see it as a normal rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Irons
Burlington, Vt
Gladys Allen
Jackson
Miss
Bacco
Herrin Teen Car Club Builds Own Racer
The Herrin Idlers a group of 20 teenage members began assembling a stock car racer with a salvaged motor. Leonard Lacey 17 leads the club as they expect to race in Coal Belt Stock Car Assn. events in Murphysboro and Marion. Don Sigler 17 provides a workshop and supports the project as vice president with other officers Lacey Woodcock Kinison and Bill Murphy aiding the effort.
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Herrin
Herrin Idlers
Henry Fords
Leonard Lacey
Murphysboro
Marion
Don Sigler
E. Stotlar St
Sigler
Lacey
Albert Woodcock
Dick Kinison
Bill Murphy
Farris Girl Enters High School Career Early
Susan Farris aged 14 begins high school work as she registers for summer courses at Carbondale University School. Secretary Pat Friesner assists her, presenting her as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Farris of 613 North Springer Street Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Farris
Carbon
Dale University
Pat Friesner
Miss Farris
Ned Farris
N. Springer St
Carbondale
Herrin Student Named to Honor Society
Ronald Thurman of Herrin has been named to Tomahawk an honorary society for independent sophomore men at the University of Illinois Members are elected each spring from freshmen active in campus groups including athletics music publications and church activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Idlers Club Sponsored by Herrin Elks Enter Race
A professional driver will race the 1940 coupe in competition while club members service the car in the pits. The Idlers, formed about three months ago, receive sponsorship from the Herrin Elks.
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Herrin Elks
New Student Loan Fund Established at SIU
The SIU Printing Service employees established a new student loan fund at Southern Illinois University. The $100 gift increases loans available to 25, with up to $150 for juniors to graduate students and $50 for freshmen to sophomores, repaid over a quarter at 3 percent interest via Student Financial Assistance.
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Southern Illinois University
SIU Printing Service
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Gretna Green Village Known for Historic Runaway Marriages
Gretna Green, a Scottish village near the English border, became famous for runaway marriages. The town grew as couples fled to wed in its church to avoid parental and legal constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretna Green
Scotland
Construction surges at Southern Illinois University center
SIU advances a 4.6 million University Center project with 48 percent completion by July 1 and 60 percent by fall. Home Economics building due Jan 1, 1961. Carbondale loop road near ready and Campus Drive extension underway. Architect says summer plans may add minor projects.
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Southern Illinois University
University Center
Carbondale
Washington Avenue
U. S. 51
Charles Pulley
Uranium discovery by Klaproth dated to 1789
German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth identified uranium in 1789. It took over a century for scientists to treat the element with seriousness and interest in research and applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Murphysboro Teacher Quits for Guidance Counselor Post
Rudolph B. Stahlheber, art and commerce instructor at Murphysboro Township High School, resigns to become head guidance counselor at Mascoutah Community High School. Pinckneyville native with SIU degrees, married to Roberta Needham, previously taught at Vergennes. Mascoutah High School enrolls about 500 students. Liverpool, England, has 40 miles of waterfront to dock ships.
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Rudolph B. Stalheber
Murphysboro Township
Mascoutah
Pinckneyville
Stahlheber
Southern Illinois University
SIU
MTHS
Vergennes Community High School
Roberta Needham
Murphysboro
Mascoutah High School
Liverpool
England
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Jess Saddier
Bob Sigler
Eugene Gilbert
The
Gilbert Youth Research Co
Dad
Mother
Jim Slay
Richmond, Va
Vera M. Olbert
Enid
Okla
Connie Nystrom
St. Paul, Minn
Herrin Car Club
Prine. Fylie
Ronald Thurman
St., Herrin
Corvair
Chevrolet
Cervair 700
Wallace, Inc
East Main
Hays Chevrolet CO
North Park Ave
J. L. Simmons Construction Co
Decatur
Zwick’s Ladies’ Store
Bowling Champs
Mildred Wilson
Louise Pollack
Joy Gardner
Della Mitchell
H. Single
Jay Gardner
Herrin Lanes
Gay Comer
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