"Relaxing outside the new dance rehearsal stage at the Municipal Opera in Forest Park is Jill Rayburn of 2414 Hodge Ave., Granite City, who is a member of the Opera's dancing chorus. children on the ramp are waiting to try out for the children's chorus in the coming production of 'Tom Sawyer.'"
"At first semi-final Globe-Democrat spelling bee round, held Saturday at Jefferson Memorial, left to right are, spelling Bee judge, Dan Safier, of the Webster Publishing Company, co-winner Richard Day, Roy McCarthy, pronouncer, and co-winner Mary Ann Cracchiolo."
"Qualifying for finals in the local spelling bee competition are Angela Zarinelli, winner of the last semi-final, and runner-up Jerry Tucker. With them is pronouncer Roy McCarthy."
"Spelling Bee Winner Janet De Mange (front left) is congratulated by last year's national co-champion, Mike Day; runner-up Angela Zarinelli, pronouncer Roy McCarthy (left), Mrs. Marie Jalageas of The Globe-Democrat and referee Dan Safier."
"Co-winners of the season's first spelling bee were Marsha Carver (second from left) and Dorothy Barnett. With them are judge Dan Safier (left) and pronouncer J. Roy McCarthy."
Delivering Bumper Wheat Crop are trucks lined up along Broadway in East St. Louis, waiting to unload at Continental Grain Company elevator on Front street.