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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1958
Page
10
Securities statisticians struggle to explain rising stock prices during a deep recession. Inflation fears drive market strength, with Fed profits down and wages rising unevenly. Voters reject local bonds while federal spending and deficits grow. Investors seek growth stocks and convertible debentures to beat shrinking dollar buying power.
Upon the death of 78 year old Gus H. Winter in Rosewell New Mexico his 370000 estate is to be distributed over 30 years to civic and charitable groups. His sole request was that each Christmas two suits of long underwear be provided to needy elderly men by the Masonic lodge in the area.
Three 4-H music and dance groups won top honors at a Share the Fun talent contest for 21 clubs at Southern Illinois University. Campbell Hill Globe Trotters, De Soto Cookies, and Vergennes Be-Boppers advance to the district contest July 14. 221 members participated. Robert Thomas judged acts. Rosemary Limbert was named best master of ceremonies and will compete district‑wide.
Washington Court House Ohio features two private farm bridges built to be flood friendly. One bridge is no longer in use but both survive as water passes over and under them during floods.
A benefit concert at Herrin Township High School Auditorium raised 274 dollars for Willie Williams a Herrin basketball star who plans to attend McKendree College The Colp Goodwill Birthday Club organized the fundraiser featuring Joe Thomas Carbondale Pearl Bradford Du Quoin Clyde Hayes Murphysboro and Ranella Mays with Williams also performing a song.
Southern Illinois University board accepts a 16000 settlement from L and R Construction Co for delays in Thompson Point residence halls and dining hall. The original claim was 30500 and was reduced amid mitigating factors including approval delays and change orders.
Funeral services for Maude Friend 74 formerly of Marion will be held Thursday at 2 p m in Collinsville Methodist Church with the Rev Robert Simpson officiating She died about midnight Monday at St Marys Hospital East St Louis She was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Lipe of Marion Her husband Alonzo died 13 years ago She leaves sisters Mrs Leonard Rodd of Marion and Mrs Claude Elkins of Anna and brother Joe Lipe of Pinckneyville.
Fruin Colnon Construction Co of St Louis appears as the low bidder for the Nike missile installation near Red Bud with a bid of 1 660 836. Army engineers review bids before award.
Two Williamson County students earned University of Illinois scholarships reported to School Supt. Russell Emery. Claire R. Robin of Carterville won the general county scholarship and Charles D. Chicon of Marion won the child of a World War I veteran scholarship.
Indiana and Illinois governors announced plans to widen U S 41 in northwestern Indiana from two to four or six lanes to create a toll road link with Illinois. The federal share would cover about half of an estimated 24 to 28 million dollars with construction beginning soon and a three year timeline projected. The move also includes extending the Indiana Tri State tollway east to join U S 20 at the Lake and Porter county line.
Mrs. Delia Winchester 69, longtime Carbondale native, died Tuesday in Tupelo Miss. She leaves daughter Mrs. Charles Edwards and Mrs. H. H. Melton plus mother Mrs. Mary Etherson and sister Mrs. Doll Lounsbury. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at Carbondale First Baptist Church. Rev L J Grigg officiating. Burial Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m today Huffman Funeral Home Carbondale.
Police were called about 8 55 p m Tuesday to Teen stown 208 W Elm St where youths in two cars were reported throwing firecrackers.
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