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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
3
Police chief Lee Davis highlighted a rise in traffic violations including speeding double parking and failure to stop at signs. Streets superintendent Ray Clutts reported vandalism of signs as the city enforces speed limits of 20 25 and 35 mph by area with fines from 3 to 100 dollars for violations and warns of enforcement.
Carbondale Aerie and Auxiliary No. 2569 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announce a Friday 11 15 a m CST broadcast of Calling All Mothers on the Mutual Broadcasting system and W4JPF Herrin local outlet. Eagle leaders report broad outreach and honors for Gold Star Mothers across thousands of communities. Mother's Day has long been observed nation wide since acts and proclamations in 1914.
Admits include Hallie Nebughr surgical in Carbondale. Mrs Richard Painter surgical in Carbondale. Everette Robinson medical in Carbondale. Mrs Luther Asbell surgical in Carbondale. Miss Doris Crawshaw surgical in Discharged Wednesday Mrs Wesley Hood surgical in Marion. Arthur Wilson accident in Carterville. H L Henderson surgical in Anna. Eugene Lutz accident in Carbondale. Mrs Farmer Williams surgical in Barbara Gurley surgical in Johnston City.
The notice lists carrier delivery 25 cents per week and mail rates 6 weeks 1.00 12 weeks 2.00 24 weeks 4.00 and 52 weeks 7.50. It notes post office entry in Carbondale Illinois and AP content rights.
BMA president George Patterson outlines soil conservation benefits while Jesse Klein Carbon dale secretary treasurer Harry Switzer Murphysboro district forester of the state conservation department looks on during the program outline review.
County Judge C E Wright yesterday ruled on the Degognia and Fountain Bluff Levee and Drainage District motion to dismiss an amended complaint seeking annexation of about 5800 acres in Sand Ridge township. The decision lets the suit continue for current benefits but bars future-benefit grounds. Landowners along the Big Muddy river protested, fearing flood shifts. sponsors call the project a vital link in protecting the bottoms from Mississippi and Big Muddy rivers.
The Board of Education of Carbondale Community High School will open bids at the monthly meeting tonight for two repair projects. Bids have been received for reroofing the gymnasium and for tuck pointing and spraying the west wall of the gymnasium.
Dr. R F Sonday warns Jackson County residents that dog bite reports are increasing and warmer weather raises rabies risk. He urges immediate wound care, keep biting animal alive for observation, and consult a veterinarian to test the animal if rabies is suspected. Officials stress vaccination, stray control, and prompt reporting by doctors.
Grade school pupils from Carbondale led by Mrs. Mary Morris won 22 firsts 17 seconds and a third at the southern Illinois state music contest finals in Herrin yesterday. About 1 000 pupils from 64 schools competed in solo and ensemble events with Herrin bands to perform Saturday. The Carbondale grade school band of 71 will perform at 8 20 am in Class C. winners to be announced at noon. First place solos earned gold medals second place silver and third no ribbons.
Southern Illinois University observes Greek Week with a Greek sing at Shyrock Auditorium at 7 30 p m followed by Delta Sigma Epsilon open house at 800 South University Avenue. Sororities host a 8 p m style show in Shyrock and a weekend dance with Tommy Lawson and his orchestra.
Charles Rogers Jr of Du Quoin, retired newspaperman and State Education staffer, was given a gold watch by Sacred Heart Catholic church after 55 years in the church choir. He joined the choir in 1894 at age eight and has led the all male choir for 35 years.
Dallas Price of the Geography department at Southern Illinois University was elected secretary-treasurer of the Illinois Geographical Society. The revamped society aims to stimulate geography interest and promote Illinois research, with membership open to all geography enthusiasts. Floyd Cunningham of SIU was past president of the council.
Fifty two tagged fish were released yesterday in the city reservoir for the Carbondale fishing rodeo beginning Monday. The Jaycees and State Conservation sponsor the event offering a $5 prize per tagged fish. Fishermen show the tag to designated agents for the prize.
Carbondale residents may host European students from June 18 to July 10 under the Experiment in International Living program. Richard Vogler, in charge, said six or more students could be placed with local families to experience American life. A Kiwanis panel featured students from local schools on community service.
Charles Dickerman son of Mr and Mrs Bert Dickerman 506 South University avenue was elected associate editor of the Obelisk Southern Illinois university yearbook Bud Loftus chairman of the Publications council announced the election Charles a University school graduate class of 1948 served as sports editor for three years now a sophomore majoring in mathematics and music with minor in physics active in Alpha Phi Omega services fraternity Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity and publications council
Mrs N A Masters 47 wife of Hub Cafe owner in Carbondale died at Holden hospital this morning She was a Carbondale native married 25 years member of First Methodist Eastern Star White Shrine American Legion Auxiliary and V F W Auxiliary Friends may call Huffman funeral home after 5 p m Saturday service 2 p m at First Methodist Church Rev Clyde S Clark presiding Burial Oakland cemetery She is survived by husband N A Masters Sr son N A Masters Jr daughter Mrs Helen Whalen mother Mrs Myrtle Ebbs sister Mrs Irene Meyers Carbondale
A chicken thief broke into Young's feed store at 109 North Tenth Street in Murphysboro last night, forcing a heavy back door lock and taking a single hen. Feathers lay near the coop and at the back door, suggesting the thief plucked the bird before fleeing. the coop had seen a prior nighttime entry within three weeks with no thefts.
Eason Motor Co at 216 East Main will display a new Plymouth Surrey suburban model from Evansville Indiana marked the first car since the General Motors strike ended this month. The firm last sold a new car February 18 and GM officials expect regular distribution to resume in about three weeks.
Carbondale gains 25-block extension to city mail delivery zone approved by the Post Office Department. Postmaster Virgil Brown said delivery setup begins now with full eight hour routes by June. Names of residents will be collected and boxes prepared before pro rating extensions.
Members of the Student Christian Foundation at Southern Illinois University elected officers at their annual meeting. Dr W B Welch, associate professor of botany and foundation president, presided. Dr H D Bollenger and Dr D W Morris addressed the group and topics included student work patterns and the foundation’s university relationship. The morning began with coffee at 9 30 and included devotional and business sessions.
Ignazio Sparacio transfers lot 1 block 3 Willis Subdivision Murphysboro to Joseph C. Genovese for a price of 1 dollar. This brief notice records the change in ownership and location within Willis Subdivision.
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