Doctors Draft Would Hit Area Communities Hard
Provisions of a Senate House compromise bill to draft male doctors and dentists would strip some Southern Illinois towns of professional services. The bill calls for drafting doctors dentists pharmacists osteopaths veterinarians and optometrists through age 50 who are not in reserves. The House passed the bill today and preliminary surveys show many local physicians and dentists would be affected across Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Johnston City Carterville Marion Creal Springs.
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Senate
House
Illinois
Carterville
Johnston City
Creal Springs
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Marion
Herrin
Carl Vinson
House Armed Services Committee
Nyle Huffman
Jackson County
Guest Speaker Dr J Robert Nelson to Speak at First Herrin
Dr J Robert Nelson associate director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Illinois will be guest speaker at the 10 45 morning worship service at First Presbyterian church Herrin His sermon title You Are The Body of Christ He is a native of Oak Park IL and recently completed doctorate work at the University of Zurich Switzerland Mrs Nelson has worked with the ECA in London and youth activities for the military government in Stuttgart Germany during their study abroad.
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J. Robert Nelson
Wesley Foundation
University of Illinois
First Presbyterian Church
Herrin
Nelson
Christ
Oak Park
Pat Mercer
Hugh Mercer
South Ninth Street
Switzerland
England
Germany
University of Zurich
ECA
London
Stuttgart
Father Vincent Meskenas Arrives in Herrin Parish
A note recalls September 1 as the date Father Vincent Meskenas began his duties in Herrin replacing Father Bernard Mongan at St. Marys Catholic Church. The piece also marks historical anniversaries including the WWII Poland invasion and radio station WJPF milestones.
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Vincent Meskenas
Herrin
Bernard Mongan
St. Mary's Catholic Church
WJPF
World Broadcasting System
Germany
Poland
Baby of Hornicks Dies at Herrin Hospital
The two month old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hornick William Martin died at 9 p m Thursday at Herrin hospital He had been a patient there since Thursday The Hornicks reside at 505 East DeYoung Marion
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Charles Hornick
William Martin
Herrin Hospital
Mrs. Hornick
East DeYoung Street
Marion
Local Newspaper Publisher Directory and Subscriptions
The Daily Journal lists the newspaper's address 212 216 North 6th Street Herrin Illinois and notes AP exclusive republication rights. It details publication schedule, staff roles, and subscription rates for carriers and mail including multiple six, twelve, and twenty four week options.
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Daily Journal
Southern Olinois Publications, Inc
North 6Th Street
Herrin
Olinois
Herrin Olinois
Associated Press
Dwar Lindsay
Grant Coover
Marie Franklin
Music teacher from Jackson to leave Carterville post
James Mee of Jackson Tenn who was hired to teach music at Carterville grade school informed the district this week he cannot take the job as he will be inducted into the army by December first. Taft Baker the principal said several other applicants are being interviewed and a replacement will likely be hired within a few days.
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James Mee
Jackson, Tenn
Carterville
Taft Baker
Softball League Ends Play In Herrin Township
The Herrin Township Softball League ends play today regardless of tonight’s scheduled games. The boys’ minor all star against the VFW will be played tonight if possible at 7 p.m. The Royalton Tornados, a 4 H club team, meet a picked Herrin boys team at 8 30 p.m. The Eagles girls all star game set for Thursday will not be played.
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Herrin Township
V.F. W
Royalton Tornados
Herrin Boys
Eagles
Paul Davis
St. Louis
Herrin League
St. Louis Browns
Stops and Starts Paper Check Shows Local Coverage Rise
A survey compares The Daily Journal and Southern Illinoisan using August 30 papers from 1950 and 1947. Local news inches rise from 39 to 74, area news 21 to 41, national 46 to 20. Herrin sports 20 and 22, area sports and other pictures show gains, indicating broader coverage by The Daily Journal.
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Daily Journal
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Herrin Society
Hospital admits and discharges list in Herrin area
Admitted to the Herrin hospital Thursday were Mary Ellen Russell of DeSoto, Joe Oldani of Herrin and Rosetta Emery of Herrin. Dismissed Thursday were Jack Kirsch of Herrin, Nelma Woodis of Herrin, Phyllis Rudolph and son of Herrin, Walter Dees of West Frankfort and Cheryl Asa of Herrin. N. T. Helms of Johnston City was admitted Friday.
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Herrin Hospital
Mary Ellen Russell
DeSoto
Joe Oldani
Herrin
Rosetta Emery
Jack Kirsch
Nelma Woodis
Phyllis Rudolph
Walter Dees
West Frankfort
Cheryl Asa
N. T. Helms
Johnston City
District Elks Hold Clinic in Herrin
Exalted rulers and secretaries from South District Elks convened the first of four clinics in Herrin on J. W. McCord’s district deputy start date of July 15. McCord said the clinics aim to address problems and operations of district lodges with numerous named officers attending from Benton Marion West Frankfort Harrisburg Anna Jonesboro Cairo and other cities.
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South District
Elks Lodges
Herrin
J. W. McCord
McCord
Robert Munday
Benton
Orval Bogard
Marion
Frank Hayse
Lacey
Walter Moreland
Metropolis
W. E. Leach
DuQuoin
R. W. Haynes
Frank Costello
Murphysboro
O. W. Baggott
Anna Jonesboro
Shirley Abel
Cairo
Howard Schlinger
Coonie Willis
George Langan
A. W. Lucier
George Hiedenrich
Mt. Vernon
Krejci Named Scout Executive of Egyptian Council BSA
Robert H. Krejci today assumed the Scout executiveship of the Egyptian Council Boy Scouts of America in Illinois. He previously spent a decade on the Chicago Council staff and has 25 years in scouting, including Eagle rank and Scoutmaster service. He led wartime farm labor camps and holds the Order of the Arrow honor. He will oversee programs in Illinois' 15 southern counties.
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Robert H. Krejci
Boy Scouts of America
Herrin
Mr. Krejci
Chicago Council
Illinois
Krejci
Order of the Arrow
Kiwanis Club of
Austin
Austin Westminister Presbyterian Church
Cappellano Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services for Frank Cappellano of Herrin will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Church Herrin with Rt Rev Msgr Robert DeGasperi officiating. Burial in St. Carlo Cemetery. He died August 25 at Cook County Hospital Chicago after three months illness. He leaves his parents Frank and Anna Cappellano Herrin three brothers Tony Chattanooga Tenn Joe Carterville and Pete Chicago and two sisters Mrs Anna Sellami and Mary Ann Cappellano Herrin. He was born September 4 1911 in Maynard Ohio and lived in Chicago 22 years at 165 North Avenue. He was a machine operator and a member of the American Rifle Club.
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Frank Cappellano
Herrin
St. Mary’s Church
Robert DeGasperi
St. Carlo
Moroni and Johnson
Cappellano
Cook County
Chicago
Frank
Anna Cappellano
Tony
Chattanooga
Tenn
Joe
Carterville
Pete
Anna Sellami
Mary Ann Cappellano
Hervin
Mr. Cappellano
Maynard
Ohio
North Avenue
American Rifle
Tobacco Burglar To Seek Job After Parole Victory
Kenneth Vaughn age 37, released from Menard on one year probation by Judge H L Zimmerman, reflects on his past after serving about 11 years for a tobacco burglary involving $8 41 with four others. Vaughn cites a 1929 trial error, plans to seek work across Illinois, and thanks Sheriff Cannon and attorneys for their kindness.
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Kenneth Vaughn
Menard
H. L. Zimmerman
Vaughn
Zimmerman
Herrin
Cambria
Carterville
Detroit
Thompsonville
Illinois
Lawrence Cannon
J. C. Mitchell
Frank Roan, Jr
Florida
du Quoin
I A M Cancels Herrin Garage Workers Vote
The Herrin garage workers election on affiliation with District 50 United Mine Workers of America was canceled at the IAMs request. Frank Loehr said a telegram from NLRB regional director Kleeb announced the cancellation. The vote would have used a two option ballot to choose IAM or stay with District 50.
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Herrin
International Association of Machinists
Frank Loehr
Garage Workers Union
District 50
United Mine Workers of America
Loehr
Howard W. Kleeb
National Labor Relations Board
St. Louis
NLRB
The
I.A.M
Garage Workers
Herrin City Hall
Mezo
Virgil Ogden
Davis
Hollie Jones
Jones Bros
Johnnie Waltz
Karr
City Represented At Tri County Labor Day Parade
Herrin will be well represented in the Tri County Labor Day celebration and parade Monday. Fifteen queen candidate photos from Williamson Jackson and Franklin counties are on display in West Frankfort. Miss Dianne Peak, Miss Herrin, will ride Herrin’s float with several other Herrin young ladies. Mayor Fred Schoonover is a parade judge. the event starts 9 45 am on West Main Street West Frankfort.
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Herrin
Tri-County
East Main Street
West Frankfort
Williamson, Jackson
Franklin
Dianne Peak
City of
Fred Schoonover
West Main Street
Williamson
Franklin County
Edward Grizzell
North State Street
Christopher
Max F. Kohlsdorf
Maple Street
Zeigler
Norman W. Finley
Cambria
Wilburn Boatright
West Boulevard
Marion
Marshall O. McMullin
Barham Street
Charles R. Broderick
South Fourth Street
Norma L. Brown
South Spellman Street
James W. Lee
Division of Special Services
War Contract Awarded To Fairfield Firm
The Chefford Master Manufacturing Co Inc of Fairfield received a $150000 war materiel contract to make fuse parts for Picatinny arsenal Dover New Jersey. Southern Illinois field office notes weekly base contract lists from the Commerce Department and invites local industries to inspect Bulletins and submit procurement requests.
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Chefford-Master Manufacturing Co. Inc
Fairfield
Department of Defense
Fairfield Company
Picatinny Arsenal
Dover
N. J
Department of Commerce
Southern Illinois Inc
Carterville
Norman Bitterman
Commerce Department
Southern Illinois
Offce
Bitterman
Johnston City Soldier Wounded in Korea Listed in Casualties
M. Sergeant James E. Cumstay of Johnston City Illinois has been wounded in Korea. He is the son of Peter Cumstay of 103 West Second Street Johnston City and is named in the latest U S Army casualty list for the Korean area.
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James E. Cumstay
Johnston City
Korea
Peter Cumstay
West Second Street
Cambria Hosts Fourth Annual Homecoming Parade and Pageant
The Cambria Lions Club will sponsor the Labor Day homecoming at Cambria Park with parade from Beasley Crossroads led by Howell post American Legion. Mayor Paul C. Howell to give welcome, various races, contests, meals, music, and a queen crown finale.
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Cambria
Cambria Park
Beasley Crossroads
Howell-Tippy ‘Post No. 876
American Legion
Post
Howell
America
Two Herrin Men Among Degree Candidates
Two Herrin men are among 1 191 degree candidates from the University of Illinois as summer session closes August 19. No summer commencement. diplomas mailed after grades and approvals. Charles Strusz and Russell Emery, both Herrin Township educators, earn master of science in education.
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Herrin
University of Illinois
Charles Strusz
Herrin Township
Worden
Russell Emery
Masons to Meet Master Masons in Herrin Prairie Lodge
Herrin Prairie Lodge No 693 A F and A M invites Master Masons to a special meeting at 7 pm Tuesday. E Carlyle Ament, secretary, said refreshments will follow.
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Herrin’s Prairie Lodge
A. F
A. M
E. Carlyle Ament
Women Marines enlistment age lowered to 18
A St Louis recruiter announced new rules for women joining the Marine Corps. Applications open to 18 to 30 year olds with parental consent for under 21. Basic training at Parris Island six weeks per class of 150 recruits, first 18 year old class convening Sept 18.
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St. Louis
Ruby Evans
Corps
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S. C
Parole Docket List Includes 16 Southern Illinois Inmates
The August and September parole dockets list 16 Southern Illinoisans from Stateville Joliet Menard Pontiac and more for questioning or review. Names include Eugene Sweeney Wil lamson county Duke Nye White county Jesse McIntire Floyd Waters Bradley McElhaney George Pluck Walter Brown Jr Clyde Shelton and others with cases continued or sent for hearings on parole violations or definite sentence parole.
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Menard
Jesse McIntire
Floyd Waters
Jackson
Bradley McElhaney
Massac
George Pluck
Alexander
Walter Brown, Jr
Pulaski
Harley Adams
Hanley Clayton
Randolph
Claude Elliott
Williamson
Clyde Shelton
Frank Stockton
Johnson
Henry Keye
Saline
James Brown
Riley Simmons
Pontiac
Ed Hendricks
Pontiac Divsion
Herrin Honored for New Sewage Plant by State Board
The State Sanitary Water Board commends Herrin for its new 265000 dollar sewage disposal plant. Clarence W. Klassen, chief sanitary engineer, praises report by engineers Ritchie and Golly noting completion and satisfactory operation. Board offers suggestions to improve plant efficiency. City officials commented on the project.
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Herrin
State Sanitary Water Board
Clarence W. Klassen
Department of Public Health
Ritchie
Golly
Herrin Ramblers Host Weiner Roast at Crab Orchard Lake
Twenty members and guests of the Rambler girls softball team in Herrin gathered Wednesday evening for a weiner roast at Crab Orchard Lake. Manager Miss Faye Colp and Mrs Velahia Manning hosted. The group enjoyed swimming while chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Cletis Manning and Raymond Colp of Herrin.
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Rambler
Herrin
Crab Orchard Lake
Faye Colp
Velahia Manning
Cletis Manning
Raymond Colp
Electrified man dies on farm in Illinois
Hora E. Burks, 39, of Latham Illinois, was electrocuted Thursday when he touched a live wire while installing a gas line on a farm near Mount Pulaski. The incident occurred September 1 and was reported by UP.
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Mount Pulaski
Hora E. Burks
Latham, Ill
Here
New Sewage Plant Turned Over To City
The new sewage disposal plant built by R. M. Construction Co. of St. Louis Missouri was officially turned over to the city on Thursday July 27 this year. John Allsopp serves as chief operator at the plant.
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R. & M. Construction Co
St. Louis
John Allsopp
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