Committees for Hustlers Appointed for Gala Plans
Marion officials announce a single executive committee led by L A Colp to oversee plans for the Egyptian Hustlers entertainment on June 9 to 11. Numerous committees with city leaders and residents start work, seeking volunteers to join dance housing athletic reception finance entertainment advertising and other tasks.
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Marion
L. A. Colp
C. Y. Cunningham
Bred Hawkins
Frank Presson
Hrving
Burkhart
Ralph Thurmond
B. Glenn Quedge
Will Carleton
F. E. Parks
Fred Martin
Clarence Cox
Lewis
W. G. Metzinger
P. W. Ballance
H. W. Bracy
William Welge
EB. M. Bstotlar
Provart
D. L. Duty
J. W
H. Joseph Oscar Kimmel
Raymond Shaw
F. B. Powell
B. B. Jackson
John I. Gunn
Paul Colp
James D. Goddard
H. D. Norris
Geo. W. Weber
Harry Holland
Ed Alexander
Jean Hargraves Dausa W. Cole
Charles B. Cochran
Will H. Crawford
Joan B. Leach
W. O. Paisley
T. E B. Craig
Jean Burkhart
Ed Jeter
B. Markus
Otis Williams
Noah Payne
Isom Harrison
A. G. Kimball
Chas. W. Hay
C. H. Raybourn
Fred B. Peebles
Ralph Burkhart
Sam Dunaway
Amzi Young
Frea L. Shimer
Joe M. Lines
Hugh J. Musgrove
George Kelton
Marion releases big pitcher amid three game Eldorado set
Hollich, the Marion team’s big pitcher, was released on Wednesday as a replacement is sought to join Marion for Sundays game. Marion opens the season with Eldorado in a three game series starting at Eldorado Friday and Saturday then hosting Sunday. Eldorado is regarded as a strong opponent while Marion prepares to meet them.
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Hollich
Marion Ball Club
Marion
Eldorado
Marion, l
Marion High selects three for Southern Illinois Intellectual Contest
A Monday high school prelim chose Ray Crewell Marshal Walker and Lowell Stewart to represent Marion in the May 14 Murphysboro event. Other speakers Robert McKinney Campbell Miller and Clarence Fagley also presented. Miss Verna Church trains musical acts as students compete in additional events.
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Marion High School
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Ray Crewell
Pacet
Haywood Trail
Marshal’ Walkler
Lincoln
Lowell Stewart
Ireland
Robert McKinney
Campbell Miller
LaFayette
Clarence Fagley
Verna Church
Lia
Marion
Acioolt
McGill Restaurant Moves One Block West
Raymond McGill moved his West Main street restaurant one block west in front of the Isis Theatre to clear space for Marion Lumber operations. The longtime eatery near the C. and I. track is now positioned to accommodate the new business activity in town.
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Raymond McGill
West Main Street
Isis Théatre
Ind
Marion Lumber
District M. E. Conference at Carterville
The Carbondale district of the Methodist Episcopal Church holds its district conference in Carterville on May 3 and 4. The program includes devotions, district business, speakers, and society meetings with a Steroptican lecture to close the gathering.
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M. E
Carterville
Carbondale
Methodist Episcopal Church
O. B. Conner
J. W. Cummnins
Robi. Morris
Spurgeon
Doctor Durgin
India
Marion Chamber Hears Invite To Modern Woodmen Convention
At a Tuesday meeting the Marion Chamber of Commerce invited the Modern Woodmen of America to hold its next quadrennial convention in Marion. The secretary was asked to attend the 26th district delegates' meeting in Carbondale next Saturday and the Galesburg convention on May 4. A hotel proposition with Missouri Pacific was discussed and the hospital committee was asked to report. A revival of summer band concerts and a tourism campaign urging travelers to ride tours of the city were proposed. Ira Starr has been promoting Marion to visitors.
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Marion
Wm. Crawford
Ira Starr
Molly
Mrs Oscar Kimmel Breaks Leg In Fall At Home
Mrs Oscar Kimmel fell Thursday evening entering her South Buncan home. She suffered a broken right leg and a dislocated ankle. A doctor attended to her, and she was resting better by Wednesday morning.
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Oscar’ Kimmel
South Buncan Trees
Beter
Two Marion Men Injured In Auto Accident Saturday
West Frankfort reports detail a Saturday night crash on East Elm street when Will Mitchell swerved to miss a buggy and crashed, injuring four including Mitchell who suffered four broken ribs. Carlos Morgan had facial wounds, and Charles Howell with Matt Stoves were also hurt lightly.
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Marion
West Frankfort
Will Mitchell
East Elm Street
Mitchell
Carlos Morgan
Hame
Charles Howell
Matt Stoves
Howell
Death Follows Amputation After Colp Mine Accident
Coroner William McCowan presided at an inquest in Carterville for Clockton Williams who died in Dewmaine hospital after an accident at Madison Coal corporation Mine No. 9 in Colp. Williams was crushed between two ears and had his left leg amputated on arrival. a blood clot caused death. Jury: T. J. Gentry, Joe Harris, B. F. McNeill, Moses Martin, Thomas Jefferson, Prank Hill.
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William McCowan
Carterville
Clockton Williams
Dewmaine
Williams
Madison Coal Corporation
Colp
T. J. Gentry
Joe Harris
B. F. McNeill
Moses Martin
Thomas Jefferson
Prank Hill
Marion Pythians Visit Pittsburg Lodge in Fraternal Trip
A Marion Knights of Pythias delegation led by Mr. Barringer visited the Pittsburg lodge. They witnessed second and third rank work for three candidates before a storm halted activities. The Pittsburg lodge plans to move to its own hall and equip it after lighting installation. The Marion group, including Chancellor Commander Martin, Ed Russell, George Neeley, John Belcher, John Lee, and John Morgana, arrived just as the downpour began.
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Marion Knights of Pythias
W. W. Barringer
Marion
Mr. Barringer
Commander Martin
Pittsburg
Ed Russell
George Neeley
John Belcher
John Lee
John Morgana
Infant Buried After Stillbirth in Rose Hill Cemetery
An infant born dead to Mr and Mrs Payne Norman of 1004 North Court was buried Tuesday morning at 10 o clock in Rose Hill cemetery. It is the first child in the family.
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Payne
Norman
North Court
Rose Hill Cemetery
District Club Convention at West Frankfort Plans Set
The West Frankfort Woman's Club hosts the 25th district convention of Woman's Clubs May 12 and 13 with about 300 delegates from 45 clubs across eight counties Pu laskin Alexander Union Jackson Randolph Perry Franklin and Williamson. Marion sends 40 representatives from its four federated clubs plus five delegates and alternates from each club.
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West Frankfort
Sabia
Marion
Are
Woman's Club
Clio
K. N. Club
Hustlers Convention Announces New Prizes
F M Filson announces追加 prizes for the Hustlers Convention in June. Two donations fund essay contests on Jersey cattle and Jersey Duroc hogs, with entries due June 10 in Marion. W S O'Hair & Sons and Herbert Strauss provide Jersey related prizes, while others plan gun shoot event prizes.
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F. M. Filson
Filson
Marion
Jersey
O'Hair & Sons
Paris
Ilinois
Williamson County
Herbert Strauss
Glenwood
Ill
Marlon
Probate court awards administrator for Cornelia A Rogera estate
The probate court on April 23 approved the petition to appoint an administrator for the estate of Cornelia A Rogera and directed issuance of letters after bond of 500 dollars. Nellie Summers, guardian of Charles Summers estate, filed a term report on April 25 and it was approved. Nellie MeIntorf, executrix of John Thomson deceased, filed an appraisal bill on April 25, which was approved and recorded. Misses Mable and Mary Sikes of Chicago were in Marion on business.
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George Nee
Cornelia A. Rogera
Nellie Summers
Chas. Summers
John Thomson
Nellie MeIntorf
Mable
Mary Sikes
Chicago
Marion
Notice to correspondents on signing and content rules
Regular correspondents must sign all submissions. Some East End Items were omitted this week due to missing signatures. Signatures may be omitted when requested, but all items must be signed. Cor respondents should omit editorials and avoid nicknames, and keep items newsy with no humorous features.
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East End
D&sw
Odd Fellows Celebrate 102nd Anniversary in Du Quoin
Marion residents traveled to Du Quoin for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah anniversary events. A parade through the city highlighted the festivities with bands from Du Quoin and West Frankfort, speeches by H M Blood and Ida Trees, and elections naming West Frankfort leaders.
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Marion
du Quoin
Order of Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah
Heinie KaBoebler
West Frankfort
H. M. Blood
Chicago
Rebekah School of Instruction
Ida Trees
Assembly
Birthday Dinner Surprise for Ray Miller
Ray Miller turned 30 on Tuesday as his wife hosted a surprise birthday dinner. Guests included Mrs. Ethel Chamness of Herrin John M. Kilbreth and Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Pearce of Marion attended.
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Ray Miller
Ethel Chamness
Herrin
John M. Kilbreth
Blaine Pearce
Marion
Marion High Prepares for Benton Track Meet
Marion High School will send 12 top athletes to Benton for a dual meet Saturday as their sole tune up before the Southern Illinois Track Meet at Murphysboro May 14. The squad, aiming to defend the Class B state title at Urbana May 21, features runners and field event competitors in sprints hurdles jumps and throws.
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Benton
Marion
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Urbana
Southern Illinois Mee
Groves
Morgan
Wallace
Moseley
Edwards Brothers New Addition Planned North of Pittsburg
A 40 acre tract north of Pittsburg is laid out for Edwards Brothers First Addition to Pittsburg. Surveyors have begun work and plans for new business blocks are advancing as other developments are plotted.
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Pittsburg
Edwards Brothers
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Intellectua
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Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
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