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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
5
Holly Keepper stars as Wildcat with Eric Mathews as Foreman and Ken Wallace as Sookie in Wildcat at Carbondale High. The musical runs May 16 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Dongola Elementary School eighth graders gathered outside to study astronomy. Students worked in groups to identify constellations and stars discussed in regular science lessons.
The Young Set an all girl band from Indianapolis comprising five members will perform at the Marion Youth Center Friday from 8 p.m. to 11 30 p.m. The center located at 211 E Boulevard St opens at 7 30 p.m. and will host the event for youth in the area.
Marcy Goldsmith daughter of Mr and Mrs Isadore Goldsmith of Herrin will present a vocal recital on May 26 at the Interlochen Arts Academy Interlochen Michigan She is a senior student at the academy.
Members of the Murphy Petites 4-H club gathered at Mrs. Lowell Heller’s Murphysboro home for a demonstration titled How to make Butterscotch Brownies presented by Debbie McMannis.
About 150 attendees heard Dr. Ralph Micken of SIU speak at the fourth annual event held in the American Legion Hall. Trophies and $50 scholarships were awarded to top performers in individual events, debate, radio, acting and production staff. Recipients included David Worley, Mark Holt, Janice Purcell, Jerri Mendenhall, Louis Ceci, Karen Gillooly, and Don Rahming, with funds supporting SIU workshops and a week at Indiana University Bloomington.
Area 4-H youths will join in livestock and dairy judging and showmanship at SIU farm Carbondale Saturday. SIU animal science specialists will judge. Franklin County 4-H members must call 438 8821 by Thursday to participate. assembly at Benton office 321 S Main St at 7 30 to 8 a.m. Judging starts 9 a.m. on the SIU campus.
The Marion High School yearbook staff sponsors an autograph party this evening from 7 to 10 at 211 E Boulevard St. Refreshments will be served as the yearbook The Memory Kit is distributed today at the high school.
The Johnston City Junior Class hosts the Once Up on a Dream prom Friday from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the high school with two after events, Grand March, coronation of 1968 prince and princess, and music by New Dimensions. Public invited with seats reserved in the gym.
A packed schedule lists a Marion parade at 4 30 p m Saturday from the senior high school to Oasis Park on East De Young street. Nearby youth events include autograph sessions at Marion High School and ongoing 4 H meetings and district judging across local schools and county facilities in Murphysboro and Benton.
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