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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
5
Workmen started razing a building in downtown Carterville to clear space for the Teen Town Center in the former Owens brothers building. The Teen Town Adult Council has about $4,400 in donations, and Mayor Frank Samuel Jr. says an additional $1,000 is needed for furnishings.
Linda Searcy of Carbondale Community High School was elected state central committeewoman and chosen party leader by seven committeemen representing seven Illinois senatorial districts at Illini Girls’ State held at MacMurray College in Jacksonville. Elise Sanford of Anna also won a central committeewoman post for the Federalist Party.
Trico FFA and its members earned state level honors in Urbana. Donald Beckman and Jerry Volkman received the state Farmer Degree while Glen Bryant earned the American Farmer Degree. The chapter won the silver emblem rating and the Illinois Bankers Association plaque for the best work program in Section 24. Dennis Rickenberg was awarded an FFA jacket for a Holstein dairy project. Additional delegates included Earl Pulcher, Clay Beckman, and advisor Ardell Kimmel.
Half of Kentucky public school students fail to graduate, positioning the state 47th in student retention nationwide. The report highlights a severe dropout problem and urges targeted reforms to keep students in school through graduation.
Area teens express varied views on whether youths should drink. Responses range from strict opposition due to health and safety concerns to arguments for parental leniency or personal choice, reflecting beliefs about law, responsibility, and influence of adults.
Franklin County 4-H members presented home economics projects for judging in Benton. Three members were selected for the State Fair: Martha Price in flower arrangements, Cathy Fowler in table covers, and Karen Lee Webb in pictures for pleasure. Barbara Wood and Brad Loman were alternates in flower arrangement, Rayla Loman alternates in table covers. A total of 174 awards were given across displays, with four clubs honored for achievement.
Carbon City High School vocational agriculture teacher Glen E Diamond was awarded a 25 year service plaque by Pfister Associated Growers. The presentation occurred during the Illinois Association Vocational Agriculture Teachers summer conference in Champaign.
Readers are invited to answer the topic for next Tuesday's Young Southern Illinois section about summer plans and earnings. Send replies on a postcard or letter to the Southern Illinoisan offices at Carbonale, Herrin, Murphysboro or Marion with name age and address.
Mike King of Marion is Southern Illinoisan Honor Carrier of the Week. The 17 year old Marion High School senior is an aspiring artist and member of French Club Art Club Chess Club and Future Teachers of America. He won art scholarships Rotary and local art show awards and was named Boy of the Year in 1963. He is the son of Mrs Eleanor King.
The Pinckneyville Community High School class of 1920 held its 45th reunion in Pinckneyville with over 20 alumni attending. Grace Kimzey, a former class teacher, was a guest, while Irene Mente and Mrs. Zelma Jones oversaw arrangements.
The Muscovy duck is native to Latin America and is not named for Moscow. It is a distinct waterfowl species with origins in tropical Americas and adjacent regions.
The Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor Jim Carso of Christopher High School for this summer's conservation workshop at Giant City State Park. T he program is taught by Southern Illinois University faculty members with an alternate, Tom Harmon of Benton High School.
Scott E Chadbourne a 13 year old from Carbondale in the junior division submits a model car for the 1965 Fisher Body Craftsman’s Guild competition. His entry will be judged for state and regional awards with regional winners invited to a four day expense paid convention in Detroit Michigan where top prizes are awarded.
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