Jonesboro Mayor to Attend Hearing on Gulf Mobile Fares
Mayor Roy Wilkins will attend an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing in Springfield on Tuesday August 9 at 9 30 a m The hearing will consider proposed Gulf Mobile railroad fare increases between East St Louis Murphysboro Cairo and adjacent routes The station at Jonesboro serves residents of nearby towns and travelers from Anna Union County Vienna Metropolis and other cities seeking rail service to St Louis
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Roy Wilkins
Jonesboro
Illinois Commerce Commission
Springfield
Centennial Building
Gulf Mobile Railroad
East St. Louis
Murphysboro
Cairo
Alsa
Gulf Mobile
Anna
Union County
Vienna
Metropolis
St. Louis
Five Former Employees Honored at Anna Hospital
A reception at Anna state hospital honored five former employees retired from service. Honorees were Mrs. Claire Wheeler Mrs. Etta Schlenker Mrs. Etta Goodman Fed Golightly and Sam Gray. Dr. C D Nobles superintendent spoke complimenting their years of work with the organization.
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Anna Hospital
Anna State Hospital
Claire Wheeler
Etta Schlenker
Etta Goodman
Fed Golightly
Sam Gray
C. D. Nobles
Pearl Dillon
Mildred Hudson
Carroll Wallace
Gen Burdick
Goodner Hall
Charles Reed
Paul Reeder
Henry Turrentine
New Jacket Factory At Murphysboro Starts Work
The California Manufacturing company in Murphysboro began production of finished sports jackets Monday with 29 operators. Plant manager Paul Wilhelm said hiring continues toward a target of about 175 workers as materials and additional machines arrive. The factory operates on North Fourteenth Street in the Barth estate, after Ely-Walker moved out in June.
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California Manufacturing Company
Murphyshiro
Paul Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Barth Estate
North Fourteenth Street
Ely-Walker Overall
Murphysboro
Anna State Fair adds anti polio drive and DDT spraying
Officials of the Anna Fair Association announce a vigorous anti polio campaign for the seventieth annual fair August 8 through 12. Beginning Friday August 5 barns grandstand and grounds will be sprayed with 5 percent DDT solutions daily through August 13 as advised by the State Board of Health.
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Anna State Fair
Anna Fair Association
State Board of Health
L. B. Tuthill
Birthday party honors Sharon Kay Daniels at home
Sharon Kay Daniels was honored Saturday afternoon at a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs James Daniels at 408 North University Avenue. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees included Marshall and Mike Palmer, Sandra Sue Smith, Jeffery and Barbara Cover, Barbara Jean Kiefer, Billy Searcy, Curtis Langdon, Gary Allen Highland, Linda Henderson, Carolyn and others.
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Sharon Kay Daniels
James Daniels
North University Avenue
Marsha
Mike Palmer
Sandra Sue Smith
Jeffery
Barbara Cover
Barbara Jean Kiefer
Billy Searcy
Curtis Langdon
Gary Allen Highland
Linda Henderson
Carolyn
Local Hostesses and Guests Named in Society Notes
Mrs. John Cover and Mrs. Jesse Hight head a gathering with Mrs. Hagler and Mrs. James Daniels among the hostesses. Others sending gifts but not attending include Carol Ann Martin Dorothy Jackson Jane Eicher and Lena Willis.
Bond Issue Sought To Complete Benton Construction Funds
Benton Illinois August 2 United Press bond issue seeks 55000 dollars to provide needed funds for construction projects in the city. The proposal aims to finish funding for a key public works program, with details pending local votes.
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Benton, Ill
Local Ballot Approval Passes 344 to 162 in Special Vote
A 1250 seat grade school gymnasium referendum passed 344 to 162 on Saturday. Funds will supplement an earlier bond of 125000 to support the gym project.
Anna Woman Starts Hand Me Down Shop in Anna
Mrs. Lena Keller, owner of a business building on East Davie street, opens the Hand Me Down shop where locals bring out grown clothing to be sold on a small percentage basis. The venture showcases self made opportunity in a growing retail effort.
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Lena Keller
Anna
East Davie Street
Store Conditions Highlight Clean Repaired Clothing
The shop emphasizes clean repaired clothing and a neat presentation. Staff describe the inventory as well organized and ready for customers.
Clothing Rows Attract Countywide Shoppers
Rows upon rows of clothing for all ages attract shoppers from many parts of the county, drawing a steady stream of customers to the store.
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Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner
Glen Eddleman
Heacock Street
Ill
Carbondale
Pree
Geneva
Genevaa Eeconaliged Niithend
RNR CO
Nma
William L. Casper
National Guard
135Th Engineers Combat Bn
Hobart Clutts, Jr
Donald Jones
Theodore Womick
Benton
Roy S. Huffman
Dllinois Land Surveyor
Tion
McCaslin Auto Parts
N. Washington
Eadly
Washington
West Sycamore
Carbondale, Illinois
John W
South Minors Avenue
Kroehler
DeLusze Barber Shop
Herman Entsminger and
Dallas Silveria Proprietors
Illinois
Carbondale, If
North Illinois Ave
Dak
Carbondale Lumber Co
Repo Obio Valley Terminix Goon
Terminix
Mrs
Margaret Carter
Coal Bids
Lincoln School
E Mercury
Mercury
Easy Termis
Ilinois Avenue
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