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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

8

PTA Head Urges Cooperation For Stronger Child Welfare

Illinois PTA president Mrs. Melvin Lockard told a Southern Illinois University workshop the PTA aims to help welfare of children in home, school and church and to secure better laws. She urged parent teacher cooperation, emphasized treating teachers as humans, and noted high schools as the PTA’s “step child” needing engagement and support.

Teschers Association Illinois Pta Southern Illinois University National Congress of Mothers PTA Melvin Lockard Cobden Illinois Lockard

Herrin Lions Praise Jaycees For Home Show Effort

The Herrin Lions applauded the Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Home Show, noting the extensive hours and planning involved. Don Tate reported on Boys State activities under Lions sponsorship, while the piece ends with a note on fermentation and yeast in bread making.

Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce Lions Herrin Jaycees Don ,Tate American Legion Boys State Springfield Lions Club

Williamson road oiling nearing finish this week

County superintendent Fred Thane says oiling of county roads started June 21 and will cover about 30 miles once complete. Four main routes are included including Carterville road to Rt. 148 and Crab Orchard to Sarahville with first two segments done. Two township gravel roads will be widened and resurfaced in Grassy Township and Droit.

Fred Thane Williamson Highway Department Carterville Rt. 148 Johnston City Corinth Crab Orchard Paulton Sarahville County Grassy Township Droit

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