Adoption fears and new laws shape child placements
A NY NEA column examines how shifts in adoption laws and high profile custody cases raise doubts for hopeful parents while spotlighting reform momentum. Michigan's Ruth Carlton influence spurs reforms expanding who can adopt and funding to foster-to-adopt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hennessy
NEA
New York
Department of Social Services
Division of Adoptive Services
Child Welfare Bureau
Judy Cowels
Louisiana
Texas
New York State
Joseph R. Pisani
Michigan
Ruth Carlton
The
Detroit News
Miss Carlton
Correction notice references May 18 paper
Correction directs readers to May 18 issue for updates. Page 2 column 1 notes a correction and advises consulting the specified edition for full details.
Johnston City Groups Retain Officers In Local Elections
Johnston City Homemakers Extension Association re-elected officers: Mrs. Lester Lawrence president and others. chairmen named for health recreation song leader 4H and publicity. PTA installs officers with Mrs. Verlyn Dobbins president and plans monthly meetings and a $125 Kee Memorial Scholarship donation. Funds support Little League, Youth Center, and park improvements. Santo Domingo Cathedral began construction in 1523.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Williamson County Homemakers Extension Association
Lester Lawrence
Jack McCormick
Gilbert Fletcher
Tiny Macfarlane
Paul Roach
Macfarlane
Clyde McCormick
Agnes Shannon
Lawrence
Shirley
PTA
Don Wilson
Parent- Teachers Association
Verlyn Dobbins
Robert Roth
John Williams
Jesse Farmer
Richard Husch
Jim Coulson
Jefferson School
George R. Kee
Hillcrest Bridge Winners Placed In Tuesday Event
Mette and Dave Smith won first place at Hillcrest Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesday. Doris Denzel and Lucia Cristando finished second, Evelyn Goldsmith and Grace Weshinsky third, Jim Crenshaw and Charles Koch fourth, with a five pair tie for fifth between Jane Spackman Bob Jackson and Smoky Reed Pat Baysinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mette
Dave Smith
Hillcrest Duplicate Bridge Club
Doris Denzel
Lucia Cristando
Evelyn Goldsmith
Herrin
Grace Weshinsky
Jim Crenshaw
Charles Koch
Jane Spackman
Bob Jackson
Smoky Reed
Pat Baysinger
Engagements announced for Leanne Gee and Vicki Lawwill
Mr and Mrs Harold E Gee of Buncombe announce the engagement of their daughter Leanne Carol to Ronald D Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Thompson of Bush Miss Gee is a junior at Southern Illinois University His fiancé a Herrin High School graduate works for Wides Oil Company The engagement of Vicki Lawwill announced by Mr and Mrs Lindsey C Lawwill of Herrin She is a SIU student and Marion credit company employee Lynn is a junior at SIU and employed in Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Gee
Rt. 1
Buncombe
Leanne Carol
Ronald D. Thompson
Earl C. Thompson
Bush
Miss Gee
Southern Illinois University
Herrin High School
Wides Oil Company
Vicki Lawwill
Dick Lynn
Lindsey C. Lawwill
Herrin
Jake Maleski
Miss Lawwill
Marion Credit Company
Lynn
SIU
Hair problem and guidance from Dr Lamb
Reader asks how to handle hair loss at 28 with three children. Dr Lamb explains common causes from gland issues to nervousness and cosmetic damage, recommends dermatology evaluation and home care, and notes weight loss and lifestyle factors may help. He cites diabetes, caffeine, and alcohol effects, plus local BPW meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D. Nea
Dr. Lamb
Franklin School to House Vocational Training Center
Franklin School in West Frankfort will host a job training and activities center for vocationally handicapped and mentally retarded adults and some school-age youths from Franklin and Williamson Counties. The site is leased by the Mental Health Services group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School of
West Frankfort
Franklin and
Williamson
Mental Health Services of
Franklin and Williamson Counties, Inc
James Fairbanks
Johnston City
Edward Robinson
Herrin
Joseph I. Orford
Southern Illinois University
Orcill
Social calendar listings across Illinois towns show weekly events
Marion Murphysboro Sparta Pinckneyville Herrin Carterville Carbondale and Silverton note a flurry of Tuesday gatherings. Homemaker units, home extension meetings, VFW pot luck, newcomers clubs, pinochle, oil painting, and bridge events cover parks, centers, colleges, and local inns. Movie Street in Silverton earns its name from filming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Moore Park
James Pearce
Lingale
Beta Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Karl Siderits
Charlotte Road
Murphysboro
Hastings
Joyce Dennis
Teasday
Morning Globes
Roma
Phyllis Stirnamann
Farm Bureau
Pinckneyville
Swanwick
Janet Kocian
Matthews
L. Weatherford
West Germans Consume 177000 Tons Of Whipped Cream In 1970
A 1970 report shows West Germany used about 177 thousand tons of whipped cream. Data highlights a high per capita dessert and dairy product consumption, reflecting strong demand in households and catering sectors.
Pearl oysters linked to massel across seas
Pearl oysters are not true oysters but are closely allied to the common massel. They occur in the East Indies and Malay Archipelago, the Persian Gulf, and along Africa's east coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Indies
Malay Archipelago
Persian Gulf
Africa
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Laura
Cowell
Judy
Frank Bacile
Bayport
N.Y
DeMartino
Lenore
Iam
Towle
Craft
Donald Lappin
Little League Baseball
City Park
Hemisphere
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Hillcrest Club
Leanne Carolee
M.D
Southern Illinoisan
George Thompson
Los Angeles
Thompson
BPW
Johnston City Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Decima Whitfield
University Center
Carbondale
Johnston City Club
Fidela Doolin
Laura Bell
Ruth Lawrence
Marion Fairgrounds
Ill
Kroehler
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Coxeen
C. George Pavalonis
Ilinois
Britain
W. Monroe Street
Carterville
John A. Logan College
Senior Citizens
Oakdale House
Oakland Ave
Carbondale B&pw Club
Ramada Inn
Hillcrest Drive
Blair Street
Silverton, Colo
Beauty Salon
Renfro’s Nursery Dept
N. Hlinois Carbondale
Chas
Todd Dry Cleaners
Pearl
Hayes Fair Acres, Inc
Arate
Weller
Elaine Powers
Bonanza
Reg
Mires
EP Management. Inc
West Main
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