City Opens Five Playgrounds for Summer Season in Carbondale
Carbondale's five playgrounds will start summer hours next Monday June 5 under recreation director Paul Domer and acting director Lawrence Martin. Locations include Lincoln school Attucks field East Sycamore Barnes streets Oakland North Armory South Lake with daily 9 to 11 am and 2 to 5 pm sessions. Domer 33 a World War II veteran holds Indiana University degrees and will earn 3600 dollars annually.
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Carbondale
Lawrence Martin
Brush School
Martin
Alan Domer
Domer
City Park Board
Lincoln School
Bill McBride
Lincoln Junior High School
Attucks
Joseph Russell
Attucks High School
East Sycamore
Barnes Streets
Thelma Gibbs
Oakland
Armory
South Lake Street
Indiana _ university
Southern Illinois Graduate School Sees Big Enrollment Rise
The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University expects over 400 students next term starting June 12, up from 271 last summer. Dean Swartz projects 125 to 150 master’s degrees this year as the program expands with new majors in clinical psychology guidance and counseling and special education.
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Southern Illinois University
Willis G. Swartz
Swartz
Dr. Swartz
The Daily Free Press Southern Carbondale Rates Notice
Subscription rates and delivery options listed for carrier and mail service at The Daily Free Press Southern in Carbondale Illinois. Mail subscriptions restricted where carrier service is available. Associated Press rights noted for local news.
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Daily Free Press Southern
Linoisan
West Main Street
Carbondale
Postifie
Associated Press
Abbott and Zukowski Lead New Carbondale City Directory
The 463 page Hoff man City Directories volume lists residents from T. W. Abbott at 1328 South Thompson to Walter Zukowski at 601 South University Avenue. It includes a city history, officials, schools, and a 240 page names directory with 8,880 lines, noting color surname counts and Smiths dominating the quantity column. The book sells for 20 dollars and warns about spelling variations.
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T. W. Abbott
South Thompson
Walter Zukowski
South University Avenue
Zwick’s
Hoffman City Directories Company
Quincy
Ill
Southern Illinois University
Smith’s
Smiths
Grover Smither
East Jackson
West Monroe
Directory Company
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Across Several Cities
Admitted Monday and Tuesday entries list patients with surgical or medical needs in Carbondale Marion Murphysboro and Jonesboro among others. Names include Mrs James W Venable Danny Odum Ida Thompson Miss Anna Hunt Mrs Eugene Graves and several others.
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James W. Venable
Carbondale
Danny Odum
Marion
Ida Thompson
Anna Hunt
Royalton
Eugene Graves
James Edward Heern
Lorenzo Moore
Murphysboro
Robert Pulliam
Jesse A. Morgan
Harry Clark
Surgical
Gertrude Clutts
Norbert Morleghen
Medical
Ralph Bartruff
Jonesboro
Charles Daniels
Seeks Release From Prison Habeas Corpus in Jackson for Richard Johnson
A Jackson County inmate Richard Johnson, held at Menard for parole violation, seeks release via a Habeas Corpus petition to be heard at the June Jackson Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Loyd Bradley ordered Johnson’s return for a hearing June 26, with attorney Elmer Medlin representing Johnson and alleging improper representation and unclear probation terms. The petition names Menard Warden Browning Robinson as defendant and cites Johnson’s 1949 conviction for parole violation following 1948 automobile larceny plea and 1949 burglary and larceny offenses.
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Jackson County
Menard Penitentiary
Jackson
Loyd Bradley
Richard Johnson
Jackson Court
C. S. Johnson
Menard
Browning Robinson
Johnston
Johnson
Elmer Medlin
Jackson County Public Defender
Property Transfers Record of Land Deals
William Pittman sells land in section 4 township 9 range 2 to Lillian Mae Spence for 1 dollar. Anna Guetersloh and others transfer land in section 15 township 9 range 1 to Otto Frischkorn for 200 dollars.
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William Pittman
Lillian Mae Spence
Anna Guetersloh
Otto Frischkorn
Two Cars Collide Injuring Indiana Visitor in Murphysboro
An Indiana resident vacationing with his daughter and son-in-law suffered injuries after a two car crash on Route 13 between Murphysboro and Carbondale Monday afternoon. Frank Friedman, father-in-law of Vic Merkley, remained in a shocked condition at St. Andrew's hospital as a full injury report was not yet available. Cook of Cabondale and Jim Merkley were treated and released after minor injuries. Merkley was unhurt.
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Indiana
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Frank Friedman
Vic Merkley
Walnut Street
Friedman
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Celestine
Ind
Merkley
Orville Cook
Cabondale
Jim
Cook
Jim Merkley
Holden Hospital
Zoning Commission to Hear Petition Tonight
The Carbondale Zoning Commission meets at 7 30 p m in city hall to hear a petition to reclassify the southeast corner of West Main and Poplar as a business zone instead of residential. Objections may be filed. council member E V Miller notes the meeting.
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Carbondale Zoning Commission
City Hall
West Main and
Poplar Streets
E. V. Miller
John Grinnell Funeral Held North of Vienna
John Grinnell buried in Chapman cemetery north of Vienna after dying May 22 in Redland California. He was the brother of Mrs Lottie Robertson wife of county superintendent Lloyd B Robertson. The Rev Hobart Peterson of Marion conducted the service with Murrie Funeral Home in charge.
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John Grinnell
Chapman Cemetery
Vienna
Lottie Robertson
Lloyd B. Robertson
Grinnell
Buncombe
Redland
Calif
Hobart Peterson
Marion
Murrie
Miss Carbondale Sponsors Picked for Pageant
The 16 entrants in the June 3 Miss Carbondale contest were sponsored by local businesses and individuals. Fred Brown announced table reservations at the Carbondale Armory via George Langdon or Jaycee members, with sponsors including Down State Chevrolet, Swindell Motor Co, Midwestern Aero service, McNeill Jewelry, University drugs, Easterly Paint, Vogler Motor Co and others.
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Carbondale
Jaycees
Fred Brown
Jaycee Committee
Carbondale Armory
George Langdon
Jaycee Group
Lot
Down State Chevrolet
Judy Spradling
Swindell Motor Co
Dorothy Walker
Midwestern Aero Service
Marjorie Risley
McNeill Jewelry
Chlodine Miketta
Varsity
Marguerite Williams
Ross
Dolores Hamp
Easterly
N. Ada Griffith
Speedo
Joan Ridgeway
Jane Casteel
Little Bill's
Jane Barco
J. W. Walker & Son
Pat Patton
Vogler Motor Co
Mariann Irvin
Zwick’s Ladies
Joanne Gee
New Era Dairy
Patricia Reardon
Western Auto Store
Cynthia Baysinger
Cherry Insurance & Realty Co
Audrey Mayer
Welfare Unit Honors Griffith in Illinois gathering
Will Griffith of Carbon Dale was honored along with Clarence Bonnell of Harrisburg and L. O. Trigg of Eldorado in a district resolution at the Illinois Welfare association meeting in Carmi. The tribute praised their work promoting Southern Illinois scenic historic recreational resources and urged continued support to reduce dependence on public assistance.
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Will Griffith
Carbondale
Illinois Welfare Association
Carmi
Clarence Bonnell
Harrisburg
L. O. Trigg
Eldorado
Southrn Illinois
Egyptian Key
Greater Egypt Association
Illinois
The
Lindsay to discuss Americas Stake in Europe in public lecture
Edward Lindsay publisher of The Southern Illinoisan speaks at the Little Theater on Thursday at 7 p.m. The talk titled Americas Stake in Europe covers his Western Europe tour with 14 American journalists and comparisons to 1946 trips, with attendance open to students faculty and the public.
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Edward Lindsay
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Europe
Little Theater
America
Southern
International Relations Club
Lindsay
England
France
Italy
Germany
State Department
Charles Snyder Carpenter Dies After Illness
Charles A. Snyder 79 of route 3 Murphysboro died early today after several months illness. He was born in Campbell Hill and worked as a carpenter in the Murphysboro area, previously with Smysor Lumber. Surviving: two daughters Ruth Miller Salem and Thelma Piquard East St. Louis. two sons Mack Snyder Holt Michigan and William Snyder Murphysboro. three brothers Mathew and Daniel Snyder of St Louis and Murray Snyder Carterville. one sister Armanda Barrow Campbell Hill. 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He belonged to Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 604. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives. friends may call Meyer Funeral Home.
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Charles A. Snyder
Route 3
Murphysboro
Campbell Hill
Snyder
Smysor Lumber Company
Ettie
Ruth Miller
Salem
Thelma Piquard
East St. Louis
Mack Snyder
Holt
Mich
William Snyder
Mathew Snyder
Daniel Snyder
St. Louis
Murray Snyder
Carterville
Armanda Barrow
Campbell
Twenty Attucks seniors to receive diplomas at annual commence
Twenty seniors at Attucks high school will receive their diplomas at the 27th commencement Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Community high school auditorium. Rev L W Mingo will invoke after a band concert and procession final. Attucks chorus under Willie D Anderson will sing.
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Attucks High School
Community High School
L. W. Mingo
Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Willie D. Anderson
Harliss Greer
Myrtle Barnett
Ethel Tisdale
W. J. Ottesen
High School Board of Education
N. A. Rosan
J. Q. Clark
William Alexander
Thomas Allen
Rosie Lee Barnes
Rosie Vernice Brooks
Serlean N. Byndon
Laura Mae Cole
Gloria Dean Devers
Virginia France
Robert Ford
Harliss Earnest Greer
Earline Hill
Esther Doris Johnson
W. T. Johnson
Willie B. Morris
John Wesley Thomas, Jr
John Edwin Thomas
Julia Mae Thomas
Ethel Mac Tisdale
Donald Armond Woods
Lavidas Hillsman
Marshall
Scholarships Offered in Jackson County Test Saturday
County Superintendent V N Wheeles announces five full time University of Illinois scholarships to Jackson county graduates via a two part Saturday test session at Murphysboro. Morning English composition and rhetoric. afternoon choose two of social studies mathematics or natural science.
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V. N. Wheeles
University of Illinois
Jackson County
Murphysboro
TME
Reminds Teachers of Test Set For June 9
Jackson county teachers planning to take the regular advancement test are reminded by County Superintendent V. N. Wheeles that the next session is June 9 at the superintendent's office in the county courthouse Murphysboro. Report before 9:00 a.m. Tests follow the regular schedule for teachers seeking rating improvement.
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Jackson County
Atherton to Attend Modern Woodmen Camp in Chicago
Oscar Atherton of Carbondale will travel to Chicago for the 26th regular quadrennial head camp of Modern Woodmen of America, opening June 6. He attends as a prize-winning district manager while 183 delegates and national officers gather to set policies for the next four years.
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Oscar Atherton
Carbondale
Modern Woodmen of America
Chicago
Atherton
United States
Fraternal Benefit Society
U. School Spring Sing Thursday at outdoor lawn performance
University school presents its annual outdoor Spring Sing Thursday at 6 30 on the lawn east of the Allyn building. Pupils from nursery through grade eight perform with Miss Margaretta Carey directing and accompanists Miss Barbara English Miss Ivanell Henderson Miss Billie King and Mrs Elizabeth Meehan.
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University School
Allyn
Margaretta Carey
Barbara English
Ivanall Henderson
Billie King
Elizabeth Meehan
Garrett
Ivanell Henderson
Cookie
Farmer
Dell
Cowboy
Matheson
O'Hara
Heidi
Steffe
Gibb
Campbell
Sailing
Marks
Solomon Leri
Hendrickson
Logan
Sullivan
America
Smith
Students vote Thursday on three campus questions
Southern Illinois University students head to the polls tomorrow to vote on the homecoming chairmanship a student health program and the election of student council members for the next school year. The homecoming race is three way and officials plan precautionary measures to prevent past ballot irregularities.
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Southern Illinois University
Wolf Lake Man Hurt In Motorcycle Wreck
Bry den McKenzie of Wolf Lake remained hospitalized at St Andrew's after a motorcycle crash yesterday on Route 144 west of Murphysboro. Doctors reported a broken bone in the right ankle plus bruises and abrasions.
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Wolf Lake
Bryden McKenzie
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
McKenzie
Council Weighs New City Fire Station and Truck
The city council voted to form a committee to examine potential sites for a new West side fire station. Members invited include George Patterson, Paul Brown, Roy Ramsey, Harry Goetz, Carl Crain, and Dick Sherertz. A new 750 gallon pumper truck is also being considered due to aging equipment.
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George Patterson
The
Business Men's Association
Paul Brown
Roy Ramsey
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Harry Goetz
Illinois Central Railroad
Carl Crain
Dick Sherertz
State Highway Department
Brown
Crain
Etherton Rites Held Today for William J Etherton
Funeral services for William Jesse Etherton 79 who collapsed and died of a heart attack in Murphysboro were held at 2 p m at the Roberts Residence Funeral Chapel with Rev A J Collins officiating. Burial was in Tower Grove Cemetery. He was born March 15 1881 in Pomona Township and lived in Murphysboro most of his life. He married Bertha Boone in 1904 who preceded him in death. He leaves a daughter and two grandsons in St Paul Minn and three sisters in Missouri and California. It was believed he had shopped and paid service bills before he was stricken. a bag of groceries was found.
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William Jesse Etherton
Murphysboro
Roberts
A. J. Collins
Tower Grove Cemetery
Pomona
Etherton
Bertha Boone
Frank Craver
St. Paul
Minn
John A. Short
Overland
Jeanette Purcell
Rockford
Mollie
Miller
Los Angeles
Calif
Carbondale appoints Augusta Johnston to teaching post
Augusta S Johnston of Carbondale has been appointed to a Carbondale city school teaching position, per Roye Bryant director of placements at Southern Illinois University. Johnston, enrolled in the College of Education, will graduate in August.
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Augusta S. Johnston
Carbondale
Roye Bryant
Southern Illinois University
Johnston
College of Education
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Abbott
Zukowski
New Carbondale
Zoning Commission
Presley
Jumbing
N. Allyn
Miss Carbondale
Pat Beamewon
Griffith
Gleaners
Charles Snyder
Carpenter
Claudette Colbert
Attucks High
Grable
Victor Mature
Phil Harris
Centuey
U. School
Cuty
William Bendix Reed
Marlow
Theatre
Murphysboro, al
Lynn
Dana Andrews
Hayward
Roberta Rockwell
Patrick
Wees
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