Du Quoin teens push for new community Teen Center
Mike Lee spearheads a youth driven effort in Du Quoin to establish a Teen Center aimed at reducing teen drinking and drag racing. Volunteers and local businesses pledge funds and in kind support as city aid covers repairs and furnishings. The plan includes an interior patio style space, a wishing fountain, and a January 1969 launch target with teen led programming.
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Pamela Arnold
Illnoisan
du Quoin
Mike Lee
Lee
Perry County
Theobald
Jack Struck
du Quoin Youth Association
Marvin Juhl
Helen Naumer
Inez Box
Jean Griffith
John Schofield
Jerry Hodges
Jean Cross
Gene Schowalter
Herrin youth wins Illinois Heart Association research scholarship
Mark Mayse from Herrin, 17, is among ten high school scholars from across Illinois selected for summer research at the Burnside Laboratory, University of Illinois. He worked seven weeks on lipid studies, extracting blood serum from rats and chicks to measure triglycerides, under Den Mother guidance at Cub Scout Pack 64 event.
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Mark Mayse
Herrin
Illinois Heart Association
Burnside Research Laboratory
University of Illinois’ Urbana
Mark
Herrin High School
Ralph Kauffman
Dance at Herrin Teen Town This Friday Night
Dance event for teens at Herrin Town from 8 to 11 45 p m with The New Dimensions performing. Admission 75 cents for members and 1 dollar for non members. Randolph County 4 H Federation meets 7 30 p m Monday at the Farm Bureau Building Sparta officers to be elected. Marion Youth Center hours listed for Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Civil Air Patrol Williamson County Composite Squadron meets 7 p m Tuesday at CAP building at the airport.
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Herrin
New Dimensions
Randolph County
Farm Bureau
Sparta
Marion
Civil Air Patrol
Williamson County
Farmerettes skit wins A rating at Illinois State Fair
The Pyatt Farmerettes 4H Club of Perry County earned an A rating at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield for the Share the Fun skit No Flag to Wave. County contest winners earned the right to compete, with Marilyn Beck serving as mistress of ceremonies.
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Pyatt Farmerettes
Perry County
Springfield
Marilyn Beck
Not a Mirage Motorcycles Rally with Psychedelic Decals
A quirky feature highlights motorcycles with bright colors psychedelic bumper stickers rally numbers and side-car buttons and other decals. The piece captures a vibrant showcase of customization and personal flair among riders.
WHO Calls Kwashiorkor Global Protein Deficit Disease
The World Health Organization treats kwashiorkor as the world’s most widespread dietary disease. It affects children who lack adequate protein, leading to stunted growth and severe malnutrition.
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The
World Health Organization
Carterville adopts new septic tank at Crainville School
Carterville Unit School Superintendent Taft Baker says a $1180 septic tank has been installed at Crainville School to bridge until a new water system is finished. Enrollment at the three grade schools totals 977 with Carterville High at 310. Praeceptor Omicron Beta Sigma Phi meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Joe Williams’s home, 1504 W Malden. Xi Beta Phi starts its season with an 8 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Robert Reimer’s home, 610 Cedar Lane. Top farm crop is corn in the nation.
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Carterville Unit
Taft Baker
Crainville School
Baker
Carterville High School
Praeceptor Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Marion
Joe Williams
W. Malden St
Xi Beta Phi
Robert Reimer
Cedar Lane
Murphysboro Graduate Heads to St Louis Nursing School
Betty Sue Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer A Hill Sr Murphysboro will graduate Thursday from St Luke's School of Nursing St Louis Mo She plans to begin work at St Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro later this month
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Betty Sue Hill
Elmer A. Hill Sr
Murphysboro
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
St. Louis
Miss Hill
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
JWCAA seeks recreation aides for fall programs
Bruce Allen recreation director of the Jackson Williamson Community Action Agency seeks women to help form fall and winter recreation programs for Carbondale girls ages 9 to 16. The city wide program may include field hockey volleyball and basketball with women coaching and running games. A similar boys program has been formed. Call Neighborhood Resource Center at 549 6222 for information.
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Bruce Allen
Jackson-Williamson Community Action Agency
Carbondale
Allen
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