Area Boy Scouts Plan Summer Camp and Leadership
Area Boy Scouts outline a summer camp at Little Grassy Lake for a limited number of troops. M P Boulden received a Boy Scout statuette for service to the Egyptian Council. A camp development committee meeting set site plans, road work, waterfronts, and sanitation, with goals including Philmont and Lone Troop camping programs and new leadership appointments.
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M. P. Boulden
Carbondale
Marion
Boy Scouts
Boulden
Little Grassy Lake
William Howe
William Freeberg
Little Grassy
Alfred Bonifield
Metropolis
Jo W. Walker
Herrin
William Carruthers
Murphysboro
William Tudor
A. R. Cagle
Bozarth
Geoffrey Hughes
Carterville
J. L. Kunz
Floyd Bracy
H. H. Wallace
Charles Morris
Mr. Howe
Philmont
Hollywood socialite dies after abortion
Los Angeles reports that 34 year old Patricia Steele, an L A socialite, was found dead in an alley from an illegal abortion. Autopsy surgeon Victor Cefalu said the procedure occurred either Sunday or Monday. Dr. Louis J. Klingball, her physician, said she was four months pregnant and planned to act. Her father, financier Victor H. Steele, said she had just returned from Hawaii.
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Los Angeles
Hollywood
Victor Cefalu
Patricia Steele
Miss Steele
Louis J. Klingball
Victor H. Steele
Hawaii
Three Illinois students expelled in alleged vice case
Three Chicago students Eugene Weiss Mitchell Kietzman and Phillip Lapine were expelled from the University of Illinois for conduct prejudicial to the university. They allegedly set up a 17 year old girl in a vacant housing unit and charged peers $2 each. The trio face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The girl also faces a disorderly conduct charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Chicago
University O Illinois
Eugene Weiss
Mitchell Kietzman
Phillip Lapine
H. Frank Middleton
Middleton
Arizona Leads Nation With Cotton Yield In 1951
The National Geographic Society reports Arizona averaged 740 pounds of cotton per acre in 1951, the highest state yield in the United States, reflecting strong agricultural performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
National Geographic Society
Ancient deaf often killed as fools in early times
Historical accounts describe deaf individuals being labeled as idiots and faced deadly persecution in some eras. Narratives note social stigma, legal penalties, and violence driven by misunderstanding and fear of disability. Public attitudes shifted with evolving ethics and science.
Fight Installing Sesser Meters
Residents seek circuit court relief to block enforcement of Sesser’s new parking meter ordinance as 247 meters costing 64 dollars each were installed after 220-signature petitions for a referendum. City says council can order collections under aldermanic government without a special election.
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Sesser
Lesser
Carterville Lions Mark 30th Anniversary Dinner
Carterville Lions club held its thirtieth anniversary dinner at the Carterville High School gym with about 100 members, wives and visitors. J Wes Hayton received a 30 year chevron as the only active charter member, joined by seven other charter members including H E Heckel and Dr K K Kendrick. The event featured reflections from charter members, songs led by Armstrong, entertainment from school groups and a memorial for deceased members.
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J. Wes Hayton
Carterville
Lions Club
H. E. Heckel
K. K. Kendrick
Logan Colp
Harry Armstrong
Champaign
Jay Vick Salem
Louis Cremeans
H. G. Caplinger
Carbondale
Phil Heckel
Frank Ledbetter
Randall Cravens
Jack McCluskey
Jennifer Hen That Hit 10 Eggs Dies From Overwork
Cudworth Eng May 28 AP Jennifer the hen famous for laying 10 eggs in under an hour died from overwork. The pink-eyed prolific bird had stopped laying for days. He kept her by the fire but the laying effort proved too much.
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Cudworth
Eng
Jennifer
Charlie Rogers
Jenny
Rogers
Southern Illinois Production Club Meeting in Anna
Members of the Southern Illinois Production Club gathered at Lewis Brothers Bakery in Anna Tuesday night with bakers from Indiana Kentucky Tennessee and Missouri. Paul Busse described himself as the Coffee Cake King represented Anheuser Busch Company and displayed coffee cakes showcasing yeast and other company products.
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Southern Illinois Production Club
Lewis Brothers Bakery
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Paul Busse
Anheuser - Bush Company, Inc
Glow worms are flightless females or larva of fireflies
A concise note defines glow worms as the flightless female stage or larval form of fireflies, outlining their role in the life cycle and distinguishing them from winged males.
Attempt To Burn Purple Crackle Nightclub
A watchman at the Purple Crackle nightclub across the Mississippi in Illinois reported a group of men tried to set the club on fire yesterday and exchanged shots with him. Robert Kelly escaped injury and believed none of the attackers were wounded. The men fled in a car after the blaze scorched a door and paneling. Kelly said they fired pistols after he opened fire with a shotgun. Illinois state police said they had received
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Mississippi River
Illinois
Robert Kelly
Kelley
Area Counties Set Summer Fair Dates
Twelve area county fair associations have announced schedules for 1952 events. Perry and Washington will host two fairs each. Readied dates include Massac July 1-15, Franklin July 29-Aug 1, Jefferson July 7-12, Johnson July 20-25, Randolph July 7-11, Saline Aug 3-9, Union Aug 18-22, Washington at Nashville Aug 11-15 and Okawville Sept 20-21, White Aug 18-22, Williamson Aug 11-16, Galatin Sept 1-5, Perry at Du Quoin Aug 24-Sept 1.
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Perry
Washington
Franklin
Gallatin
Jefferson
Johnson
Massac
du Quoin
Pinckneyville
Randolph
Saline
Union
Nashville
Okawville
White
Williamson
Night Club Showcases Big-Name Dance Bands
A night club advertises live entertainment featuring renowned dance bands. The venue emphasizes top acts and a lively evening atmosphere for patrons seeking musical variety and club nightlife.
SIU Students Win Illinois Graduate Assistantships
Four former Southern Illinois university zoology alumni have won graduate assistantships at the University of Illinois for the 1952-53 academic year. Recipients are William Zebrum, Gerald Webb, Miss Mabel Paterson, and Troy Dorris, who previously earned degrees at SIU and some have taught at Quincy College.
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SIU
Southern _ Illinois university
University of Illinois
W. M. Gersbacher
William Zebrum
SIU Uate
Gerald Webb
Mabel Paterson
Carbondale
Troy Dorris
Southern
Dorris
Quincy College
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U. OF I
Trading Post
St.Joseph Aspirin
Carterville Lions
North 14Th Street
Area Production Club
Anna
Cape Girardeau, Mo
E. Margulies Jewelry
Todd’s Laundromat
S. Illinois
Phore
Helleny
Stags
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