School to stage operetta “Fair Hawaii” in gym
The school will present an operetta titled Fair Hawaii at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the gym. Cast includes Hazel Chappell, Mary Mughlett, Corrine Van Hook, Wanda Mayfield, Evelyn Morgan, Jennie Miller, David Walls, Milton McDaniel, William Perkins and Donald Green. Admission: 35 cents for adults, 25 cents for high school students, 20 cents for grades six through eight, 15 cents for grades one through six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Hazel Chappell
Mary Mughlett
Corrine van Hook
Wanda Mayfield
Evelyn Morgan
Jennie Miller
David Walls
Milton McDaniel
Wiliam Perkins
Donald Green
Publc
Washington Bound Juniors Win Essay Contest Trip
Two high school juniors won a trip to the nation’s capital in the Tuesday finals of an essay contest. Vicki Erickson of University High School Carbondale and Dan Limbaugh of Chester Community High School placed first among 31 students from 21 area high schools. They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Limbaugh. They will join 32 students and four chaperons for the bus trip sponsored by Egyptian Electric Cooperative Assoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bound
Vicki Erickson
University High School
Carbondale
Dan Limbaugh
Chester Community High School
John Erickson
Manley Limbaugh
Egyptian Electric Cooperative Assoc
Murphysboro Student Named Delta Sigma Phi Sergeant at Arms
Thomas Ashman of Murphysboro was elected sergeant at arms of Delta Sigma Phi at Millikin University in Decatur. A sophomore in physical education, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Garnell Ashman of 1015 Hanson St Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ashman
Murphysboro
Delta Sigma Phi
Millikin University
Decatur
Ashman
Ile
Garnell Asheman
Hanson St
Caps A Big Year Dare Wins MIT Scholarship
Marion High School senior Mike Dare, 17, tops his year as senior class president and club leader while earning one of six John J. Ide Prize MIT scholarships. He starred in football, broke school records in shot put, earned Rotary and Lions Club honors, and will study Aeronautical and Astronautic Engineering at MIT with first year tuition plus $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mike Dare
Marion
Dare
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Power Companies
Lions Club
Cass Wilson
Dave
Rotary Club
Marion Ath
Letic
Mike Forbes
Lola Dare
W. Hendrickson Sr
John J. Ide
MIT
Mt’ Aeronautical and Astronautic Engineering School
Prom at Herrin Elks ballroom draws 200 attendees
About 200 pupils from Herrin High School attended the junior senior prom at the Herrin Elks ballroom on Saturday. Parents and faculty were guests. The Apple Blossom Time theme featured pink and green decor. Billie Fogle chaired the event with music by Marilyn Awyiek, Mike Comerican, Sharon Sexton and Larry Johnston.
12 Seniors Get Awards
Twelve Carbondale high school seniors were honored at a Rotary Club luncheon for scholarship leadership and service. Recipients from Community High School include Mary Ellen Bahr James Brigham Jr Bil Brennen Peter Langlin Sheila Norsworthy and John Waiukauski. From Altucks High School are Bernadine Greer and Versa White. From University High School the named students include Mary Jean Fitzpatrick Benita Greer Mike Brown and Jon Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale High School
Carbondale
Rotary Club
Rotary
Community High School
Mary Ellen Bahr
James Brigham Jr
Bil Brennen
Peter Langlin
Sheila Norsworthy
John Waiukauski
University High School
Mary Jean Fitzpatrick
Benita
Greer
Mike Brown
Jon May
Swanson
Operation Prom in Carbondale links three schools for Friday
Carbondale hosts Operation Prom a combined event for three high schools with individual proms and queen candidates. Events run 9 30 p m to midnight at the National Guard Armory University Center and Archies High School venues with coronations around midnight. After a movie at 12 45 a m at the Varsity Theater attendees go to University Center for a follow up dance. Breakfast at SIU 4 30 a m. Fees 50 cents per person with total cost around 1000 dollars expected turnout about 1750 for the movie and 475 at the center. Donations may be sent to Operation Prom Stroup Store 220 Illinois Ave Carbondale. Chairman Bill Horrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Community High School
National Guard Armory
Cynthia Vogler
Jeanne Merz
Janet Siebert
Denice Parson
Barbara Borkon
Edwina Parson
Jack Stalcup
University High
University Center
Southern Ilinois University
Kathy Crandle
Ann Griffin
Mary Jean Fitzpatrick
Joan Hunsaker
Archie Griffin
Atticks High School
Clark Auditorium
Sandra Woods
Evelyn Roseman
Linda Woods
Betty Howard
Improrpt
Stroup
Illinois Ave
Bill Horrell
Miss Zwick Wins Show at Herrin High School Talent Contest
Marilyn Zwick won first place in the Herrin High School talent contest with a piano solo. Mike Comerio took second on accordion, Sharon Sexton placed third with a vocal solo and multiple accompaniments were recorded. Other finalists included Marvin Walker, Linda Box, Linda Kurto, and Brothers Two Plus One. Prizes were 15, 10, and 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Zwick
Herrin
Mike Comerio
Sharon Sexton
Tird
Marvin Walker
Linda Box
Linda Kurto
Bo Ward
Ricky Linton
Larry Johnston
Eight Win Race Trophies In Illinois Miniature Rides
Eight area youths won trophies in miniature car races in Carbondale and Herrin last week. Ted Van Cleve and Morris Zwick were first place in their divisions. Other Carbondale winners included Easterly, Kracht, and Christensen. Herrin winners were Piantanida, Vinson, and Thompson. Van Cleve and Zwick proceed to time trials toward regional and state meets. Races ran on electric tracks at Bailie Toy and Hobby Shop in Herrin and Easterly Paint and Hardware in Carbondale. It opened the Aurora Grand Nations Motoring competition stage with finals in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Herrin
Ted van Cleve
Morris Zwick
Scott Easterly
Russell Kracht
Dan Christenssen
Eugene Piantanida
Cate Vinson
Albert Thompson
van Clave
Zwick
Bailie
New York
Herrin High Yearbook at Printers with New Features
Herrin High School prepares to distribute the 170 page Herrinile yearbook next week possibly May 29. Co editors Karen Surgalski and Steve Laines associate editors Brenda Kennedy and Deanie Rodney. Faculty sponsors include Mrs Charles Lockwood and Anthony Venegoni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
Karen Surgalski
Steve Laines
Brenda Kennedy
Deanie Rodney
Charles Lockwood
Anthony Venegoni
Awards Due at University School Thursday
University High School of Carbondale will hold its annual award assembly from 1 to 2 p m Thursday in Fury Auditorium. Awards to be presented include the Bausch Lomb Science Award Arjon Music Award Rotary Award and National Honor Society awards. Recognition will be given to pupils honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University School
University High School of
Carbondale
Fury
Bausch-Lomb
Arjon
Rotary
National Honor Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Lawn Concert Set At Herrin High School
The Herrin High School band directed by William Clarida will perform show tunes and standard concert literature at 7 p.m. on Thursday on the west lawn. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets as no chairs are provided. If weather turns bad, the concert will be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
William Clarida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billy Perkins
Jeff, Abraham
Costa Rica
Central America
Awyiek
Mike Comeric
Miss Sexton
Debbie Lowman
Paul Mackey
Per Wilcox
Mike Polly
Steve Marlow
Lyn MceMur
Ray
Judy Foehrer
Robert Cone
du Quoin Township High School
Miss Foehrer
Dad Foehrer
Conte
Wante Conte
Miss Zwick
Murphysboro High
Karen Moeller
Mike Boone
George Boudet
Linda Crews
Cheryl Hoyle
Morris
Pepsi
East
Icon S Jewelry
Illinois
Walnat
Conrad Optical
R. ‘Conrad
Monroe
All South
Varsity Theatre
E. Janis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!