Williamson County cleanup drive organized by Board Chairman
Williamson County announces a county-wide cleanup operation set for Saturday led by Board Chairman William J. Sinks. Volunteers from Blairsville, Carterville, Grassy, Herrin, East and West Marion, and other townships will meet at designated sites starting 9 a.m. with volunteers and trucks from state, city, and county agencies.
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Williamson County
William J. Sinks
Blairsville
Cambria
Hurst
Herrin Road
Carterville Township
John A. Logan College
Grassy Township
Herrin Township
Chittyville
Marion
Southern Township
Grange Hall Church
Lake Creek Township
Hook Cemetery
Cream
Democratic
Republican Party
State Highway Department
Energy
Johnston City
Carterville
Pageant Showcases SIU Folklore For Elementary Children
AEA A entertained Pageant at Southern Illinois University Campus Lake Sunday to Wednesday for children ages six to 11 whose parents attend the AAEA Conference. Six to eight runs explored American Indian Day with SIU recreation students, while nine to 11 learned about Indian culture crafts and games under SIU students from India. Activities were planned by a committee of faculty wives led by Mrs. J. J. Paterson.
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American Agricultural Economics Association
Southern Illinois University
Campus Lake
SIU
India
J. J. Paterson
Moeckel and Shields Wed in Ava Ceremony
Mrs Cordelia Moeckel and William Shields of Jacob were married July 10 at St Elizabeth Rectory Ava. Attendants were Mary Leinicke as matron of honor and Calvin Bannam best man. A reception followed at Jacob Community Center with friends and relatives.
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Cordelia Moeckel
William Shields
Jacob
St. Elizabeth
Ava
Mary Leinicke
Calvin Bellmann
Jacob Community Center
Multiple Use Planning and Zoning Meeting in Harrisburg
Williamson County Legal Secretaries held a session on forest planning and zoning with Wayne Nicolls of Shawnee National Forest as speaker. Officers Round Table attendees include Mrs. Fowler Collie and Pearl Roberts, set for Elgin on September 18. Hosts for the Williamson County Courthouse opening announced. Marion theft report details two small savings banks and a red statue of a boy with a blue lock box missing $44.
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Williamson County
Harrisburg
Wayne Nicolls
Forestry Service
Shawnee National Forest
Carol Fowler
Glenna Collie
Pearl Roberts
Elgin
Marion
L. B. Hunter
E. J. Lankowski
W. Maplewood Sr
Langdon labeled as Durum Capital of the World
In Langdon New Jersey young Jeffrey Nuelle showcases the town's durum wheat claim rooted in its farming heritage. Howard Nuelle, his father, farms in the region known for durum grain production.
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Life
Jeffrey Nuelle
Langdon
N.J
Howard Nuelle
High Plains
Hummingbirds Beat Wings at Incredible Speeds
Hummingbirds flap their wings at 50 to 70 beats per second with no single fastest wingbeat in their rapid motion.
MONADEX weight loss ad from KARR Drug, Herrin, and Hart's Pharmacy
An advertisement promotes MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite with a money back guarantee. It claims no dangerous drugs and no strenuous exercise, priced at $3.00 for a 20 day supply, and lists KARR DRUG STORE in Cherry, Herrin, and Hart's Pharmacy in Murphysboro with mail orders.
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Karr Drug Store
E. Cherry Herrin & Hart’s
Murphysboro
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Springs Township
Corinth Township
Lincoln School
Crab Orchard Township
Stonefort Township
Springhill
Sinks
AAEA
Moeckel
Shields
Duces
Waste King
Philcomatic
Philco
W.T
A. Yes
King Universal
Hardwick
Orion
Dress Factory Store
Herrin
Smoler Bros
Ivory
Scott Jumbo
M &H
South Park Ave
E.I.A
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