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1964 NEW SERIES, VOLUME 50, NO. 52 Malan Lbts Personnel For Each of City Schools Principals and teachers of each of the schools in the Harrisburg elementary school system for the term which will begin Monday, Aug. 31, are listed today by Russell Malan, superintendent. The administration and special teachers include: Russell Malan, superintendent; Frances Adams, secretary (business office); Jerry Lambert, secretary (Junior High); Patricia Price, stenographer- clerk; Ethel Mathias, School Nurse; W. W.

Chunn, director Of instrumental music; Beverly Junior High School: Louie E. Beltz, principal, study groups; Edward Bell, assistant principal, Science, agriculture; bert Abney, common learnings, public speaking, athletics; George Carr, industrial arts, orthography; Adelyn Davis, common learnings, Spanish; J. A. DiUon, P. health, athletics; Alma Downen, common ings, Latin-French; Betty Eichom, P.

health, world literature; Joann Hays, 7th arithmetic, public speaking; Gertrude Carr, common learnings, Illinois history; Cecil Percy, Daughter Plan Dance Tonight at Reunion In the line of campaigning duty, political candidates are often required to perform many offbeat acts for the sake of good Johnson Pledges to Carry On With Ideals of Kennedy ATLANTIC CITY (UPI) Bell, coordinator, vocal music, Fulkerson, special education (EMH), first aid; Georgia Kennedy, 8th arithmetic, orthography; Josephine Parker, common learnings, world literature; Alice Berry, common learnings, niincis History; Barbara Thompson, homemaking, orthography; Jack Yates, counseling, reading clinic; Marilyn Burklow, vocal music (Tuesday and Thursday); Pearl Stankunas, librarian; Dempsie Crabb, custodian; Maurice Bamfield, custodian; Edith Kato, chief cook; Vivian Hancock, cook; Irene Langford, cook. Members of the Board of Education of School District 43 are: Hudson Mugge, president; Lee A. Berry, secretary; George Barnes, J. A. Bottomley, Marvin Barnett, L.

N. Davenport and Curtis G. Small. kindergarten-6th grade; Marie Bauman, supervisor. Art; Lorene Shewmaker, speech cor- rectionist; Dan Bybee, transportation officer; Greorge Jones, chief custodian; Horace Mann School: Dwight Karnes, principal, 6th grade; Freda Dillon, 6th (p.

Mary Jean Darnell, 6th; Richard Santy, assistant principal, 6th; Renee Kopecky, 5th; Ida Mae Thompson, 4th; Geraldine Chunn, 4th; Alice P. Jarrell, 3rd; Opal Cummins, 3rd; Virginia Melton, 2nd; Kathleen Bryant, 2nd; Callie Morris, 1st; Catherine Willmore, 1st; Mayme Carroll, kindergarten; Sibyl Lasseter, kindergarten assistant; Mary Ozment, special education (EMH); Harlon Seats, custodian; Walter F. Owen, janitor service; a 1 i School: Warren Priest, principal, 5th and 6th grades; Larry Reed, assistant principal, 5th and 6th (a. Gertrude Taylor, 3rd and 4th; Grace Warfield, 1st and 2nd; Mary Beggs, kindergarten, (a. Norma Hart, vocal music (p.

Wavelyn Dalton, kindergarten assistant; William J. Johnston, custodian; Logan School: Fred Bramlet, principal, 6th grade; Freda Dillon, 6th, (a. Ada Cable, 5th; Winifred Morris, 4th; Rose Garavalia, 3rd; Eulala Wunderlich, 2nd; Doris Durham, 1st; Mary Beggs, kindergarten (p. Marian Deputy, kindergarten assistant; Ruth Brockett, orthopedic room; Carl Humphrey, custodian; McKinley School: Eugene Morris, principal, 6th grade; Fred Harris, assistant principal, 6th; Larry Reed, 6th, (p. public relations and a good President Johnson led his party but Charles H.

against Sen. Barry M. appearance at the today in a campaign he Stonefort Reunion tonight prom- calls a choice between those ises an offbeat performance that is genuine. Chuck and his 19-year-old daughter, Valerie, are going to square dance. When the GOP gubernatorial candidate learned that Reunion program included square dancing, he asked Saline County chairman Bill Rob- who fear the future and those who want to live in unprecedented peace and prosperity.

He said the way to attain the Democratic goal was for the voters in November to give him a mandate to keep golden of promise which Kennedy set The ternaiive, he said, is undo erts to make sure that he and have done Valerie could participate. The The President and his run- Percys are great square dance fans. Pei union scheduled to speak at 8:00. John ning mate. Sen.

Hubert H. Humpurey of Minnesota, fly to the LBJ Ranch in Texas today Percy will arnve at the Re- around 7:30 p. is the but generally 34th Democr.Uc Nation- present, as will a number of county and district candidates, Roberts said. Roinfall .31 Inch Rainfall in Harrisburg last night and until 7 a. m.

today totaled 0.31 inch, it was reported I M' Bailey as "na al Convenrion which ended last night. Breakfast With Delegates Before departing, they will breakfast with some 400 convention delegates and party leaders and attend the first session of the newly elected Democratic National Committee. The committee is expected to world for said Johnson. But there is also no place in world for recklessness I promise no easy answers I pledge the firmness to defend freedom, the strength to support that firmness and a constant, patient effort to move the world toward The President was applauded again and again when he demanded equal rights for all Americans and again when he said this goal must not be jeopardized by violence. He the 1964 contest was not between two parties or between liberals and conservatives but courage and is between those who see what can be and thos-e who want only to maintain the status he said.

is between those who welcome the future and those who turn away from its this morning by Earl Wilson, superintendent of the city sewage department. City Schools to Open Fall 1964 Torms Monday, Aug. 31,8:30 a.m. The Bayliss, Logan, Horace Mann, McKinley and Junior High schools, aU part of the Harrisburg elementary school system, will open on Monday, Aug. 31, at 8:30 a.

according to Russell Malan, superintendent. School will be in session until 11:15 a. m. on the first day of school. There will be no advance registration, Malan stated.

Children who are five years old by Dec. 31, 1964, may enroll the first day; children who enroll in the first grade must be six by Dec. 31. State law and Board of Education poUcy re- tional chairman, although he may resign after the Nov. 3 election battle with Goldwater and William E.

Miller. Johnson and Humidirey delivered their acceptance speeches Thursday night at the final session of a four-day convention I which proceeded toward its in- I evitable climax under I complete control, the first time, or entering thei Their speeches made clear fifth grade, his parents must that Johnson would talk in the present completed dental and lofty language expected of a physical examination forms. In event any pupil has had his examinations elsewhere, it is the president while Humphrey undertook the effort to rough up Republican presidential nominee quire that parents of all chil- Ruby Veatch, 5th; Vivian not previously enroUed in Cotton, 5th; Alice Mount, 4th; school system present a Wanda Bramlet, 4th; Vivian Reeves, 3rd; Ruth Peak, 3rd; Genevieve Richmond, 2nd; Jane Stafford, 2nd; Marjory Maloney, 2nd; Evelyn Wallace, 1st; Lois Wesley Hammond, 1st; Mildred Walden, kindergarten; Noveta Priest, kindergarten assistant; Vernon Ford, custodian; Walter F. Owen, janitor service parttime; SEIC Enrollment to 205 To Date Up Pre-registration enrollment at Southeastern Illinois College totals 205 students, it was reported today tby John Murphy, Dean. At present, he said, there are 144 freshmen, 49 sophomores and 12 parttime students registered.

Final registrations will be made Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 with instruction scheduled to begin on Sept. 8. A faculty meeting was held at the college today, freshman orientation is scheduled for Sept.

3 and sophomore orientation on Sept. 4. Murphy stated that students who wish to purchase used books may buy them from the Student Council in the student lounge today and Saturday. New books also may be purchased on those same days from the College Book Store. Four new instructors will be on the faculty staff for the opening of school on Sept.

8. They include Eva Gersbacher of Carbondale, in botany and zoology, Robert Cummins of Cairo, business education; Charles Davison of Marshall, chemistry instructor, and Melba Patton of Cave-in-Rock. Librarian. A survey presently is being taken in this area for adult classes and a schedule for these classes will be made soon, Murphy said. Adults may register for these classes on Sept.

8 and instruction also will start that evening. There is a requirement for 10 persons to be enrolled for an adult class to be taugnt. In addition to the regular college day students and the adult class students still to be registered, there are 26 persons enrolled in the Practical Nursing school and graduation exercises for these students will be Sept. 24. A new class will begin on Sept.

8 and there are 29 persons enrolled with that group, Murphj said. birth certificate for each child at the time of his enrollment. The school lunch program will begin operation on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Lunches are priced at 30 cents per pupil per day.

Book rental collections will be made on Monday, so that books may be issued without delay. Rental prices for the respective grade levels are; Kindergarten fee First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade $8. At the time of enrollment of every child entering school for responsibility to see Goldwater. Johnson never men to it that the examination forms Goldwater by name but are secured and presented to jHumahrey slugged at the GOP the class-room teacher at an i candidate with the zest of a boy early date. State law requires that such examinations be made and places all responsibility for this action with the parents.

who found he could lick the new kid in the neighborhood. Offers Voters Choice Powell Schedules Sept. 3 Opening 01 Headquarters Paul Powell, Democratic candidate for Secretary of State, will officially open his State Headquarters Thursday, September 3rd, in the North Annex of the Steinberg-Baum Shopping Center at the comer of Ninth and South Grand Ave nue. East, in Springfield. The opening ceremonies will last throughout the evening from 8:00 until 12:00 p.

m. Bud- ATLANTIC CITY (UPI) A dy Orchestra will fura- minute ovation by cheer- ish music for the listening Democrats launched Robert pleasure of visitors and for F. Kennedy today on a politi- dancing. Hot dogs and soft i cal career- of his own. Some drinks will be provided free to predicted it would reach iU the public.

i climax some day in the White Among the dignitaries who i House. THE Lyndon Johnson poses at Atlantic City with llfinne- sota Senator Hubert Humphrey, his hand-picked running-mate for the 1964 campaign. The President, himself nominated by acclamation, termed Humphrey man best qualified to assume the office of President should that day ever The delegates agreed again, by acclamation. Old Pros Awed By Demonstration Convention Gave Bobby Kennedy pects In the senatorial race was open to que.stion. Mast of night his popularity among Democrats was apparent aa he the delegates who cheered him visited delegations.

Rep. have been invited to attend are: Gov. Otto Kemer, Lt. Gov. Samuel Shapiro, Auditor Mich- Accident insurance for pupils; offer the voters choice, not To Goldwater, who wants to ael J.

Howlett, and Atty. Gen. enrolled in any school in the system will be available. Coverage for the school-time plan will cost and coverage for round-the-clock 12 plan will cost $8.00. Insurance will be written by the same underwriting company as served the schools last year.

Payments should be made the first day of school in order to get full benefit of the coverage, however insurance writing will be done during the first two weeks until Sept. 14, Buses will operate on the first day over the same routes as were covered at the close of the last school year. Adjustment in routes and schedules will be made from time to time as conditions require. an Johnson reidied; we of the Democratic party confidently go before the people offering answers not retreat, unity not division, hope not fear or slavery. do offer the people a choice a choice of continuing on the courageous and compaa- sionate course that has made this nation the strongest, freest, most prosperous and most Wm.

G. Clark. 20th Congressional District candidate, Lester E. Collins, will give remarks and all Sangamon County and other district candidates will appear. The headquarters is one of the The spont.aneou.s outbur.st for the attorney general and brother of the hte President at Convention Hall Thursday night was unanimously viewed by political pros more as a tribute to the ma'-tyred President than to the 38 year old Bobby.

However, it came as powerful evidence that the Kennedy name is magic to millions. to the rafters vote in New York, Keating is popular and articulate and wiU be a tough opponent. The ovation caught convention officials by surprLse. They had alioted two minutes to Kennedy to introduce a filmed Clement Zablocki, of Wi.sconsin, introduced Kennedy to the Wisconsin delegation as next of New York and some day the president of the United State.s.’ Few Democrats here would bet that Bobby Kennedy will tribute to his slain brother. It not eventually be the Democra- most spacious and convenient I Practical politicians saw it also peaceful nation in the history of cnt to visitors coming from Botn Johnson and Humphrey charged that Goldwater offered simple answers to complex quesjons and that he was too rash to be trusted with defense and foreign policy.

is no place in as confirmation of President judgment some weeks ago that Kennedy had to be shut out of the race early if he was to be denied the second on the Democratic ticket. any part of the state of Illinois. attorney ReneraPs imme- Poweii attended the Demo- NT. political centers in downstate Illinois. The area has more than 10,000 sq.

feet of working space and the adjacent parking lot will accommodate hundreds of automobiles. It is conveni- cratic National Convention in Atlantic City, N. J. as an Illinois now held Keating, by Sen. a liberal delegate all of this week.

He will resume a full schedule of campaign appearances immediately upon his return today. Colp Rocks And From Bombing COLP, m. (UPI) A bomb exploded Thursday night, demolished the fire station and damaged the town ball, causing an estimated $20,000 damage. The blast blew out all three walls of the adjoining ftre and caused the roof to cave in on the fire truck which was heavily damaged. The explosion also blew the roof off the town hall.

The explosion occurred about 10:40 p.m. and was heard in Herrin, about two miles east oi here. State Deputy Fire Marshal Al Phillips said the explosion apparently was caused by a black powder bomb that was placed at the left rear wheel of the fire truck. Colp Mayor Frank Caliper said he was offering reward for information leading to persons involved hi the bombing. Police said both Caliper and night club owner William Hachett Jr.

reported anonymous bomb threats earlier ftiia week. New Orleans Club was bombed about aix years ago. Caliper earlier tiiis week filed gambling charges against four night club proprietors, including Hachett. All four denied the charges and were released on bond. Will Regain Strength Hits Space Port, Greatly Diminished Now Republican.

With the backing of party leaders, Kennedy expects to get the Democratic nomination at a state convention next Tuesday. What Thursday emotional tribute did for his pros- was many minutes longer than that Kennedy could get in hi.s first word. Democrats apparently, did not realize the extent to which they still react to the Kennedy name. Delogates questioned about the significance of the Kennedy ovation took the line if was really an outburst of affection for slain President and of love and sympathy for his family. Gov Connally of Texas, gravely wounded in the burst of gunfire that felled Pre.sident Kennedy, commented: was a means of expre.ssing the feeling, emotion and sentiment for the great tragedy, the assassination of President Kennedy.

I think this was the way they had to show Even Kennedy went before the convention Thursday tic candidate for President. Some saw him as a possible contv'nder against Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, who will run with Johnson in November, for the top nomination when White House tenure is finished. Other.s thought hia time would come later.

The Weather Southern Illinois: Clear to partly cloudy and a little cooler tonight and Saturday. Low tonight low to mid 60s. High Saturday around 80. LOCAL TEMPERATURES (At The Register Building) Thursday Friday 3 p. m.

89 3 a. 76 6 p. m. 87 6 a. 9 p.

m. 75 9 a. 12 mid. 75 12 noon .......90 Saluki Grid Coach Tells Kiwanians of SlU Prospects CAPE KENNEDY (UPI) Hurricane Cleo, its winds greatly diminished, brushed past the rocket center here early today and showed signs of up after a destructive 200-mile sweep up the Florida coast. The weather bureau said the storm which caused an estimated $50 million in damages along the south Florida Gold Coast made a feint toward the Atlantic Ocean, where it could have built up new power, and then continued on its inland route.

The Georgia coast started battening down. eye or calm center of Cleo has enlarged and became diffuse and ill defined with somewhat erratic the bureau said. At 8 a.m. EST the center was piaced along the coast near Flagler Beach, about 80 miles north of here. reports indicate that any hurricane winds occurring are only gusU oi about 75 miles an the weather bureau reported in its 8 a.m.

EST advisory. Increase In Intensity But it warned that present course will bring its center just offshore and increase in intensity may be expected as it regains a supply of warm moist air later Heavy rains and high winds caused by forward areas brushed as far north as the Georgia coast and Jacksonvdle was buttoned up to await the blow. Savannah, Ga. police put oo M-hnir alert Heavy rains and winds of 72 miles per hour struck here shortly after midnight. Space agency officials made extensive surveys at first light today and reported that biggest hazard is the snakes the hurricane brought They reported a few broken windows, power lines and some slight damage to temporary construction buildings, but the rockets and firing systems escaped without harm.

Hit Dead Center The vicious storm hit Miami dead center Thursday with 100 m.p.h. winds and gusts even higher and shrieked northward along the rich and populous resort coast. Hotels and shopping centers were turned to shambles and at least 132 persons were injured. The 150 mile overland trip had sapped some of furious energy before it reached here but north Florida and Georgia coastal areas were warned to prepare for full fury of the storm by noon. Highest atop the Saturn-1 super rocket 72 miles per hour.

Residential areas around the Cape suffered damage from falUng trees, powerlines and flying debris, and 1,500 residents sought refuge in Red Cross stoi shelters by the time they passed at 12:52 a.m. EST. Escapes Majmr Damage But space officials reported the rocket complex escaped maior damage. Five rockets, attended by special crews stayed lashed to their launching pada and showed no apparent damage. Two others were removed before the storm hit and stored in hangars.

Crucial Crippled Children's Fund Meeting at Elks Financing for the Harrisburg Crippled Fund will be discussed in an important meeting at 7:30 p. m. Monday at the Elks Lodge, it was announced today by Exalted Ruler Paul Vogel. Since the annual Elks Minstrel, the fund-raising event for the Crippled activities for fourteen years, has been cancelled this year, new means of continuing this vital Elks activity must be found, and Vogel expressed the hope that a great many Elks would attend the meeting with ideas for raising the money to continue the program. Harrisburg Lodge No.

1058 is one of the leading lodges in crippled activity in the state of niinois, Vogel pointed out. MINES Sahara 6 and 2nd shift washer work. WiU Sctrktt kUt. Better day.s are ahead for the Southern Illinois University Salukis, according to head football coach Don Shroyer of SIU. The new grid coach at Southern was the guest speaker Thursday evening at the regular weekly meeting of the Harrisburg Kiwanis Club at the Ma- State, a home game against, they come from Southern Illi- weaker Lincoln of Missouri, a nois or Shroyer game at Northern Michigan, i said.

and home games against the University of Toledo and Evansville CoUege. Shroyer, who coached five years at the Carmi High School, six years at Millikin Universi- sonic Temple. the seasons as day he had appeared on The assi.stant coach of the profes- sional St. Louis Cardinals, said This year Salukis will come disappointed in back, Shroyer stated. He said prospects at Southern.

But, he he exijct to wm aU 10 the boys were giving games on the SIU schedule, but some of the stronger teams, he 1 1 1 weeks of spring practice and said, wiU take the Salukis too have shown pride in their ef- Shroyer concluded with tho statement that he felt the football program will begin to at Southern, and move in the direction where people want it to go. Shroyer was accompanied to the meeting by his assistant coach, Jerry Hart. He was introduced by Robert Curtis, president of the club. Four members of the Metrop- their best during the last two olis Kiwanis club were guests lightly and lose a game they had expected to win. The Salukis will give the people of Southern Illinois something to be proud in the University team, Shroyer said.

SIU, he said, has had a fine record in all but the major sports and he added that he feels that SIU can come up with a team in years to come. Shroyer had humorous comments on the schedule which will open with a game against Bowling Green, Ohio, at Bowling Green. are big and they Shroyer said. The schedule includes plenty of other toughies and only a couple of supposedly weaker teams. There will be a home game against Louisville, a game at the University of Tulsa, a home game against Fort Campbell, which, Shroyer said, could be weak one week end and then with transfers come up with a powerhouse the next week end.

Then there will bo contests at Des Moines, Iowa, a homecoming game at SIU forts and desire to improve. They are getting satisfaction out of their work, Shroyer said, and just as business thrive.s on pride and competition the Salukis have shown the same pride and they will develop. Shroyer said the school had issued 24 scholarships to freshmen prospects and he added that this freshman squad will be the most outstanding that SIU has ever had. Several all-state players are included on the freshman squad, he said, and these players are from various states. got them by searching for them and by competing with other Shroyer said.

These players, he added, plus the younger members oi the varsity, indicate an outstanding team is coming up in the future, Shroyer said. Shroyer answered some criticism about getting players from other states. care where the players come from, I want the best 22 players I can against strong North Texaaiget, regardlesa ol whftlhar at last meeting. They were Ray Harper, past District Governor; Lloyd H. Armstrong, past Lieutenant Governor; Ix)uis LaVeau, past President, and Dick Schwartz.

Other guests included Bill Trees, head coach at HTHS; Steve Starkey, guest of Harold Parker, Ed Urban, guest of President Curtis, and Attorney Arlie 0. Boswell a new member of the club. Five members of the Harrisburg CHub recently attended an inter-club meeting at Metropolis. They were Ronnie Doerge, Sam Blakeley, Eugene Morris, Paul Myers and President Curtis. The Kiwanis club has invited the Rotary Club to a joint meeting Tuesday evening, Sept.

8, at which time a program will be presented by Varakantham Shreedar Reddy, a native of Hyderabad, India, who is working this summer for Minerva Oil Company at Cave-in-Rock and who is working on his doctorate at Missouri School of Mines at Rolla, Mo. Reddy wUl present slides of India and tell the joint meeting ot his native.