Three Democrats Seek 57th District House Nomination
In the 57th District race for the Illinois House, incumbents Leo Obernuefemann and James Holloway along with Phillip R. Taylor vie for two Democratic nominations for the November 4 election. Obernuefemann, a lifelong O'Fallon area resident and life insurance salesman, has prior service on the St. Clair County Board of Supervisors and as O'Fallon township highway commissioner. Taylor, 33, of Belleville, is chief supervisor of Shiloh Valley Township with past roles as Shiloh village clerk and township supervisor. he works as a Monsanto production supervisor and cites concerns over centralized government. Holloway’s details are not finished in the provided text.
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Mary Reffschneider
Southern Illinoisan
Monroe
Washington
Randolph
Perry
St. Clair
Leo B. Obernuefemann
James D. Holloway
Phillip R. Taylor
Obernuefemann
O’fallon
Obernuesemann
O'Fallon Township
St. Clair County
Shiloh
Taylor
Richmond
Ohio
Monsanto Chemical Co
Holloway Seeks Re-Election From New 57th District
James D. Holloway, 34, of Sparta, seeks the Republican nomination for the state House in the new 57th District. A four term incumbent from the old 58th, Holloway has worked for Egyptian Electric Co-op and served as Randolph County treasurer in 1954. He portrays centralized government as a machine aid and notes industrial potential in his district. Both Holloway and Obernuefmann win party endorsement for the June 14 primary.
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Taylor
James D. Holloway
Sparta
Granite City
Egyptian Electric Co-op Association
Dolph
Holloway
Obernuefemann
Bright Lights Don’t Help Teens Say at Carbondale Teen Town
The Carbondale Teen Town panel decided that bright lights do not improve the teen club’s success. They will discuss lighting and potential air conditioning upgrades at a meeting with the Carbondale Park District board.
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Carbondale
Annual YMCA Outing Planned at Carew Camp
The Jackson County YMCA hosts an all member outing on May 28 at Presby terian Camp Carew on Little Grassy Lake. Activities include a fishing derby for children, Y classes in tumbling trampoline and rhythmic sports, plus a barbecue chicken dinner. The event runs 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. admission is 1.50 for adults and 0.75 for under 12. Tickets at the Y office 213 E Pearl St Carbondale or Box 306 Carbondale.
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Jackson County
Presbyterian Camp Carew
Little Grassy Lake
E. Pearl St
Carbondale
Somehow It All Seems Familiar Fire Truck Fire Repeats Site
Marion Fire Chief Lonnie Dungey recalled the same scene as he moved a fire truck from a repaired garage after a May 12 blaze. A loose battery cable shorted the gas line, causing a flare that Dungey quickly extinguished, with repairs planned for theline and body repaint.
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Marion
Lonnie Dungey
New Rt. 13
North Market Street
Johnston City
John Neal
Dungey
YMCA Day Camp Applications Open for June Session
Jackson County YMCA accepts applications for a week long day camp from June 13 to 17 at Southern Illinois University Little Grassy Lake. Eligible students are in grades 1 through 4 with transportation by chartered buses from Washington Avenue and Park Street at 8 30 p.m. Return is 4 30 p.m. Campers provide lunches, milk is included, and swim gear may be brought. Fees are 10 dollars for members and 12 dollars for non members with insurance included in registration.
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Jackson County
YMCA
Southern Illinois University
Little Grassy Lake
Washington Avenue
Park Street
Murphysboro Plans Nine Summer Classes at High School
Murphysboro Township High School sets nine summer courses with registration under way. Principal Wayne Perry notes minimum 15 students needed per class, with full credits for most courses and half credits for physical education and business machines. Summer term runs June 13 to August 5, 8 to 11 a.m., $10 book fee, driver education on a separate schedule.
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Murphysboro Township High School
Wayne Perry
Perry
United States
Williamson Head Start serves about 240 children
Williamson County Head Start will serve about 240 children funded by a $28,134 federal grant and $3,548 local funds. The program employs 19 paid professional teachers and 31 other staff including aides, cooks, custodians, and volunteers across six Marion classes, four Herrin, two Carterville, and one each at Creal Springs Johnston City Colp and Hurst-Bush.
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Williamson County
Leslie Stilley
Marion
Herrin
Carterville
Creal Springs
Johnston City
Colp
Hurst-Bush
Music teachers Key family resigns for Eastern Illinois University
Anna Jonesboro High School and Jonesboro Grade School honor the Key couple after five years directing music and staging The Sound of Music. Rhoderick and Jane Key join Eastern Illinois University in Charleston with Rhoderick on the university lab school music staff and Jane to stay home with their daughter for a few years.
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Rhoderick
Jane Key
Anna- Jonesboro
Jonesboro
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
Howell Gets Funds No Strings Howen Campaign Gift
Carter ville state representative candidate Howell, a Democrat in the 59th District, received a $2 million mailed donation as play money with a note claiming no strings attached. He had said he had no funds and preferred contributions from friends without organizational strings.
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Howard Howell
Carterville
Howell
House Okays Project Sums For Illinois Grants
The House approves 795000 for two projects in Southern Illinois. Rep Kenneth Gray says 690000 funds a forest science lab at Southern Illinois University and 105000 builds a bath house and recreational facility at Lake Glendale Shawnee National Forest. Senate action awaits in a 1.3 billion Interior Department package.
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House of Representatives
Southern Illinois
Kenneth Gray
West Frankfort
Gray
Southern Illinois University
Lake Glendale
Shawnee National Forest
Senate
Interior Department
ILU Dean Named ACE Administrative Intern at Columbia
Bruce B. MacLachlan assistant dean at Southern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is one of 41 interns selected for the 1966-67 ACE internship program. He will observe the inner workings at Columbia University under Dean David B Truman, with a salary funded by the American Council.
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Bruce B. MacLachlan
Southern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
American Council On Education
Columbia University
David B. Truman
Columbia
MacLachlan
American Council
Page to address Benton Republican meeting at Community Building
Harry Page from the office of State Superintendent Ray Page will speak at a Republican gathering in the Benton Community Building. A potluck dinner starts at 6 30 p m Page serves as special assistant in charge of personnel and public relations in the state office.
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Harry Page
Office of State Supt. of Public Instruction
Ray Page
Benton
Page
State Office
Senate Meeting Canceled at SIU Carbondale
SIU Carbondale student senate weekly meeting was canceled Wednesday. Student government officials were scheduled to take part in the academic honors day program also set for Wednesday.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
Nanny Leads Goat Team for City Sewage Lagoon
Two weeks ago Christopher bought goats to mow city property near the sewage lagoon. Mayor Eugene Smith says the effort improves. six goats are at work for $30 total, regarded as a cheap lawn mower. The council initially feared a population boom but a nanny joined the billy goats.
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Christopher
Eugene Smith
Smith
Southern Illinoisan Publication and History Note
The Southern Illinoisan published daily except Sundays and holidays by 710 North Illinois, Carbondale with additional offices in Herrin and Murphysboro. It is the successor to the Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent. AP retains exclusive use of local news republications.
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Southern Illinoisan
North Ilinois Corporation
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
AP News
Memorial Day Pageant Cast Crew Selected in Carbondale
The Carbondale Memorial Day Association named 77 residents and SIU students to the cast and crew for Epilogue To Glory. Director James Palmer leads, with Christian Moe coordinating. Matinee and evening shows May 30 in SIU Communications Building Theatre, tickets 50 cents children and 1 dollar adults for the matinee, 1 dollar for the night.
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Carbondale
Ken Mueller
Barbara Rendleman
Robert Hunt
SIU Communications Building
Welfare Services Committee Members Reappointed
Three Williamson County Welfare Services committee members were re appointed to three year terms starting July 1 by the board of commissioners. James B. Bleyer Marion Lonnie Priest Rt 5 Marion Henry Wright Rt 1 Johnston City Wright is on the county board. The 10 member board advises public welfare agencies.
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Williamson County Welfare Services Committee
Board of Commissioners
James B. Bleyer
Marion
Lonnie Priest
Rt. 5
Henry Wright
Rt. 1
Johnston City
Wright
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Leo B. Obernuefmann
Williamson Head Start
Keys
Anna-Jonesboro
Elmer D. Murray
Douglas Horner
Martha Jean Ligon
Horner
Pomona
Ligon
Harold E. Dillon
Alfred E. Bishop
Franklin Gop
Nanny
Williamson Group
First National Bank
Gorham
Guardian
Don Beatrie
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