Murphysboro High National Honor Society Chapter Highlights
Murphysboro High School's National Honor Society chapter marks its 12th year with 73 members many juniors and seniors. officers change in 1972 with Dan Calarndro as president and Robyn Crombar as historian. The group, guided by Frank Puttman Betty Reiman Mary Sauer and Thelma Pierson, supports United Fund Easter Seal Foundation and American Cancer Society campaigns and hosts events for the Hurst-Bush orphanage and community fundraisers.
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Orship
Murphysboro Township
Frank Puttman
Betty Reiman
Mary Sauer
Thelma Pierson
Aeatte
Reno Maurer
Debbie Stankovich
Teresa Clayton
Dan Calarndro
Bryce Cramer
Alice Murphy
Jean Nowacki
Robyn Crombar
National Honor Society
United Fund
Easter Seal Foundation
American Cancer Society
Hurst-Bush Orphanage
Community Youth Centers Schedule Week Events
Carbondale Teen Center hosts roller skating 7 to 10 p.m. Monday at 211 W Jackson St. A teen center board meeting occurs 7 p.m. Wednesday at the same address. Creal Springs Youth Center offers 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday events for ages 10 to 19 with 50 cent admission. Marion Youth Center dances 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday with Bloody Williamson band from 8 p.m.. members $1 nonmembers $1.50. Herrin Teen Town dance features Effic from Highland Friday 8 to 11:45 p.m.. members $1 nonmembers $1.25. Johnston City Jaycee Youth Center dance Saturday 7:30 to 11 p.m.. nonmember 50 cents, Jackson County 4H officers and county committee members meet 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Murphysboro basement Farm Bureau building. Lesser Youth Center open 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. West Frankfort Youth Center 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday for seventh and eighth graders. Center open 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lesser Youth Center also open 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Herrin Teen Town open 6:30 to 11:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Carbondale
W. Jackson St
Creal Springs
Marion Youth Center
Bloody Williamson Band
Herrin
Highland
Johnston City Jaycee
Jackson County
Farm Bureau
Murphysboro
Lesser Youth Center
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Benton High students win Illinois History honors
Benton High School juniors Mary Louise Budzak and Mary Beth Saunders earn Student Historian of Illinois titles for 1971-72 and May respectively. Budzak’s essay Memorial to Miners appeared in Illinois History and The Father of the Skyscraper was in December. A regional meeting at Carmi awarded trophies to Benton, Carterville Junior High, and Zeigler Royalton High School. Award Day in Springfield May 24 will honor the 26 winners. Gov. Ogilvie will attend.
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Mary Louise Budzak
Benton Consolidated High School
Illinois
Illinois History
Alberta Lewis
Lewis
Illinois Historical Society
Springfield
Budzak
Richard B. Ogilvie
Benton High School
Mary Beth Saunders
Carmi
Zeigler - Royalton High School
Bonnie Hart
Simpson
Scholarship deadline set for June 1
The Illinois State Scholarship Commission urges Minois youths to apply for monetary aid for the 1972 73 academic year. Awards up to 1200 dollars yearly aid tuition and fees at 175 approved Illinois colleges and nursing schools. Applications via counselors or P O Box 607 Deerfield Illinois 60015. Cardinals MVPs 1960s Ken Boyer Orl Cepeda Bob Gibson listed.
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Minois
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Illinois
P.O. Box
Deerfield
Ill
Carbondale Prom Crowns 17 Year Old Queen
Carbondale Community High School junior Carmen Gibbs, 17, was crowned prom queen at Friday night’s event. She received the crown from 18 year old Linda English, last year’s queen. Gibbs is daughter of Essie Underwood and Theodore Gibbs of Carbondale and serves as cartoonist and designer for the Carbondale Model Neighborhood youth paper YAC News Rap.
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Carmen Gibbs
Carbondale Community High School
Linda English
Miss Gibbs
Essie Underwood
Theodore Gibbs
Carbondale
Carbondale Model
YAC News Rap
Gun killings in Chicago rise 169 percent 1965 to 1970
A University of Culceg study shows Chicago gun killings increased 169 percent from 1965 to 1970. The report highlights a surge in firearm related homicides and calls for policy consideration.
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Chicago
Murphysboro prom theme Southern Gardens set for Friday
Murphysboro Township High School officials announce the all night Junior-Senior Prom with the Southern Gardens theme. Events start at St Andrew's Parish gym and cafe, include a chicken dinner and dance with Head East, a Liberty Theater late movie, and a 1 to 3 am dance at Paul Stout Post 127 American Legion with Coal Kitchen providing music. Kiwanis sponsor. Peggy Goins crowned Anna-Jonesboro prom queen. other candidates listed. Marilyn Treece crowned 1970-71 prom queen previously. Side Track Plus band from Herrin plays.
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Southern Gardens
Murphysboro Township
St. Andrew’s
Head East
Liberty Theater
Paul Stout Post
The
American Legion
Coal Kitchen
Murphysboro Kiwanis
Union Hall
Miss Goins
Ted Goins
Jonesboro
Kathy Kelle
Daugher
Bill Kelle
Anna
Vicki Parrott
Wanda Corzine
Carl Parrott
West Palm Beach
Fla
Jackie Stephens
Eugene Stephens
Kathy Wheaton
Luther Wheaton
Steeleville High Names Royalty At Prom Night
Steeleville High School crowned Patty Ernsting and Jim Stern berg queen and king at the prom. Other candidates included juniors Mike Wedemeyer and Steven Bradley and senior Danny Biermann. Suzanne Wyatt Sue Harrison and Deb Burns also mentioned among attendees. A Paul Morris, Marion Veterans Hospital director, announced a junior volunteer program for youths 15 or older with sessions in June July and August. Interested youths should report to the hot auditorium at 4 p.m. We day Thursday or Friday for registration and orientation. call for an appointment if needed.
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Patty Ernsting
Jim Sternberg
Steeleville High School
Mike Wedemeyer
Steven Bradley
Danny Biermann
Suzanne Wyatt
Sue Harrison
Deb Burns
A. Paul Morris
Marion Veterans Hospital
Director of Voluntary Service
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U.S
Nixon
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George McGovern
Nebraska
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VEC, Inc
Madison, Wisconsin
Eartha Kitt
Indira Gandhi
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Southern
Honduras
Stee Mays
Aaron
North
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Shael
Richard Daley
Tesces
Los Angeles Lakers
South Viet Nam
Haiphong
Riva Ridge
SIO Se
North Viet Nam
Pat Nixon
Carterville
Cardinals
Ken Boyer
Orlando Cepeda
Bob Gibson
CCHS
MTHS
Peggy Goins
Peggy Goims
Anna - Jonesboro Community High School
Steeleville High
Royalty
VA Hospital
Todd Dixon
Mrs
Curtis Dixon
du Quoin
Duane Uhis
Todd
du Quoin High School
Boy Scouts
First Christian Church
Jack Wilcox
Rick Lynn
Gary Brandon
Marion
Jerald Sims
Gary Buckles
Robert Hosch
Golden Bear
Faml Restaurants
South Wall
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