08 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Carmi Times
Location
Carmi, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
1
Heritage of Carmi highlighted as historian Eric Sevareid praised local historical interest across America. The piece notes Carmi founders arrived around 1816 and 150 years of progress, with past families shaping present growth and industry in southern Illinois. Congratulations, Carmi.
Met about Carmi People Mr and Mrs C C Wooten Laura Hall went to East Alton over the weekend then to St Louis to visit daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Jay Schicker. In Carmi Mrs Stallings birthday was celebrated with visitors including the Pascheday Cox and Stallings families. Mary Jane Marlin went to Nashville to visit Lionel and family. Carmi stylist Julia Hall modeled at a DeVrys show in Evansville. New residents to Carmi are Mr and Mrs Dale DePue and family with Mrs DePue's mother Mrs
Letters from readers debate whether men's tight or slim pants suit today’s fashion. Complainants praise old looks and mock bans, while supporters defend style, noting historical figures wore form fitting garments.
Dora Berrier and family moved to 25 Montgomery Circle from Finn Oklahoma. Many relatives and friends attended Earl Ramming's funeral in Carmi and extended family gathered from Marion Fairfield Grav ville and Grayville.
Mr and Mrs Norman Stephan of St Charles Missouri welcome a daughter named Shar born Friday February 4 at 2 30 pm. Mother Betty Trout is daughter of Carl Trout of Crossville. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman Stephan Sr of Carmi.
A rear end collision on West Main Street at 6 59 p m Sunday in front of Gamble s DX Convenience Center caused 6200 damages to two cars. Driver Jack L Cowling 36 of 910 Fackney Street in a 1965 Oldsmobile waited to turn left when struck from behind.
The clipping quotes a migrant’s view of the United States as a free prosperous land and notes a May 2 1840 steamboat voyage from New Haven to Carmi. It mentions Aman’s 50 acre farm on the Little Wabash River and that Aman was a brick mason building there.
Carmi Hospital on Monday lists dismissals including Walter Hines and Ivan Healy from Norris City and Mrs. Leonard O Neal Norris City Mrs. William Weiss Enfield Mrs Bewah Stevens New Haven Mrs Carl Sturgal and son Mau Nie Census records 44 adults.
A gathering of Carmi Crossville and Grayville residents plus White County members heard Illinois officials including William Lodge forecast successful completion of multipurpose reservoirs on the Skillet Fork Little Wabash and Embarras. Attendees from Carmi Crossville and Grayville were listed and honored. White County membership totals about 600.
The article notes a city plat dated February 8 1816 blocked within 800 yards of the courthouse center, a repeal on February 24 1859 redirecting treasury funds to William A. St. John for street improvements, and a 1867 independent incorporation defining jurisdiction by subdivided sections in township 13.
The White County Soil Conservation Board awarded the 1964 Soil Conservation plaque to Joseph Ridenour of Crossville, while noting the program honors top cooperators. Officials Hank Greenberg Arnold Vaughan presented the plaque, with Ridenour vacationing in Florida. The program spans all 50 states and offers a three day award tour in Arizona.
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