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Newspaper
Carmi Times
Location
Carmi, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
2
The TIMES thanks readers for past contributions to a commemorative edition. It notes many stories were received about local towns but repetition forced selection and prioritization. Readers are urged not to feel disappointed if their piece was not included.
Mrs. J Madison Pomeroy arrives back Monday after a stay in St. Louis with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs James S Ruhoff and sons. She plans to return for Christmas holidays. Mrs Charles Gibbs will soon leave to spend several weeks in Texarkana Texas.
Miss Etta Brandt remembers Carmi’s first library on Ratcliff Inn's second floor and its moves to Neely Brothers before the 1941 building. She notes Carnegie funding, Home Culture Circle roots, and decades of service linking local clubs, schools, and city projects.
A. J. Gus Brandt and Etta Brandt, Carmi pioneers, reflect on civic service. Gus, a longtime implement dealer and mayor, is recalled by sister Etta who kept a scrapbook guiding memories. The Brandts, from Walnut Street, trace German roots to Henry Brandt born 1833 in Holstein, who moved to America in 1867 and settled in Carmi in 1871 where he built wagons and blacksmith works.
The article notes the nursing home operates as a self-sustaining facility and plans to sell crafts to fund new materials. Items include quilt tops dolls ceramic tiles and hand loomed rugs. Finch succeeded Jesse Atterbury as superintendent after Clifford Turner. The narrative discusses the home’s status and management.
Harrison O Neal 9 year old son of Rev James and Ellen O Neal died at Carmi Township Hospital after a hip fracture. Survived by three sons four daughters and many descendants. wife Idora preceded in death. Body at Cox Funeral Home New Haven with calling after 6 p m today.
Santa Claus will be at his Car mi headquarters on Church Street from 3 until 7 p m Friday and 1 until 3 p m Saturday.
A list of individuals born on December 9 1965 is acknowledged including Lisa Gail Anselment Ginger Tittle Corey Milas Sonny Cozart Dan Keim Eloise Eisner Charles M Simmons Mary Jane Moore Richard W Moore Jr Louella Storm and others with best wishes for those celebrating birthdays today.
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