Christmas Light Displays To Go Up In Southern Illinois
Christmas lights will go up across Southern Illinois this week as merchants and civic groups finish decorating business districts in Carbon dale Herrin and Murphysboro. The Community Chest funds support a Cedar and evergreen scheme with discs on poles featuring Santa and season’s greetings. Herrin's Jaycees plan a 50 strand display with a large Christmas tree on Park Avenue and a 50 foot star on a flag pole near the doughboy statue while collecting food and clothing for the needy. Santa arrives December 10 with candy for children. Murphysboro merchants sponsor lights along Walnut Street and adjoining side streets with colorful strings across main routes, continuing a longtime city tradition.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Business Men's Association
Community Chest Fund
Santa Claus
Herrin
Jaycees
Orwin Stotlar
Jaycee
Park Avenue
Cherry Street
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
Lefty Armes Faces New Federal Charge
Ray Lefty Armes, 26, already charged with assault with attempt to murder in Missouri and Illinois, faces a FBI action with a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The Missouri warrant accuses him of shooting Mayor C B Hardin Jr. during an August attempted robbery. He is also tied to an assault during a Herrin jewelry-store burglary and larceny charges.
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Ray
Lefty) Armes
FBI
Armes
Missouri
C. B. Hardin, Jr
Stoutland
Hardin
Herrin
Local 160 Represented At Champaign Meeting
Everett True Giberson of Carbondale represented the plumbers and steamfitters local 160 at a meeting of the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations in Champaign last night. Nelson H. Cruikshank of the American Federation of Labor spoke, questioning the value of union negotiated pension plans like those won by CIO unions in steel and auto industries, saying they depend largely on chance.
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Everett True Giberson
Carbondale
Plumbers and Steamfitters
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations
Champaign
Nelson H. Cruikshank
American Federation of Labor Social Security Authority
New Pastor Takes Charge at First Apostolic Church
Rev Calvin L Rigdon becomes pastor at 214 East Jackson Street after Rev W A Wilson resigns. A majority of the congregation chose him. He is Illinois District president of the Pentecostal Conquerors and editor of the Youth Department of the Pentecostal Herald. Mrs Rigdon, educated at Hamline and Apostolic Bible Institute, will assist. They and their son Danny moved into the church parsonage at 216 East Jackson Street.
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Calvin L. Rigdon
First Apostolic Church
East Jackson, Street
W. A. Wilson
Mr. Rigdon
The
Apostolic Bible Institute
St. Paul
Minn
Full Gospel Church
Grayville
Ill
Illinois
Pentecostal Conquerors
United Pentecostal Church
Pentecostal Herald
Danny
East Jackson Street
Farm Bureau to hold 31st meet Dec 10 in Murphysboro
The Jackson County Farm Bureau will host its 31st annual meeting at 7 30 p m December 10 in Murphysboro Township High School auditorium with about 1000 attendees expected. Warren Crews will report on director activities, W C Anderson will outline Farm Bureau actions, Frank Wilcox of Country Mutual will address the gathering, and ten prizes will be awarded. Directors for five districts will be elected. Supper will be replaced by post meeting refreshments. Jim Bolen and his orchestra will provide music.
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Jackson County Farm Bureau
Murphysboro Township
Frank Wilcox
Chicago
Country Mutual Casualty Insurance Company
Warren Crews
W. C. Anderson
Farm Bureau
Bradley and Kinkaid
DeSoto
Elkville
Levan
Sand Ridge
Grand Tower
Carbondale
Degognia
Fountain Bluff
Jim Bolen
Warmest November 28 since 1905 noted countywide
The county records its warmest November 28 since 1905 amid a mild month that aided farmers in corn picking and soybean combining. The column discusses remodeling interest and housing loans under federal programs, plus a corrected date for the Creamery Annual meeting set for December 6 at Rodgers Theater in Carbondale.
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Mathews
Zinc Institute
Rea
Rau
National Farm Loan Association
Willard Moore
Farmers Home Administration
Prairie Farms Creamery
Rodgers Theater
Carbondale
Drivers Warned Of Bad Weather
Carbondale police chief Lee Davis warns motorists of December driving dangers from winter weather and pre Christmas activity. He cites National Safety Council data on snow and ice accidents, reduced visibility, and urges anti skid chains windshields wipers defroster and headlights while stressing driver responsibility and strict enforcement of violations.
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Lee Davis
Carbondale
National Safety Council
Davis
November Dry Shows Sharp Drop in 1949 Precipitation
Harold Hill of the Carbondale U S Weather Bureau reports November 1949 had only 0.32 inches of precipitation, nearly six times less than November 1948’s 6.38 inches. The period saw a high of 75 and a low of 19 in November 1949, with October 1949 recording 9.75 inches and highs to 86. The 1948 November highs reached 75 with a low of 22.
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Harold Hill
U. S. Weather Bureau
Carbondale
Hill
Post Office Receipts Rise in November Carbondale
Carbondale post office reported November receipts of 10 650 74 dollars, up 1 342 60 from November 1948 and down from October’s 11 560 01. Postmaster Virgil Brown announced Christmas gift packages should ship by December 10 and the holiday schedule begins December 16 with stamp and parcel post windows open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Carbondale
Virgil Brown
Brown
Post Ofice
SIU Alumni Attend Regional Council Meeting in Highland Park
Four SIU staff members join delegates from seven or eight states at a regional alumni council meeting in Highland Park. The district American Alumni Council conference began yesterday and continues tomorrow. Attendees include Bill Price, Mrs. Marjorie Bernetto, Miss Helen Crouch, and Mrs. Maxine Blackman from the information service.
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Southern Illinois University
Highland Park
American Alumni Council
Bill Price
Marjorie Bnrietto
Helen Crouch
Maxine Blackman
S. Ll. VU. Information Service
Neal in Key Air Force Job at Clark Field
M Sgt. Harley W. Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Neal of Brookport Illinois, serves as the 13th Air Force communications chief at Clark Field. A Western Union Telegraph School graduate, he joined the army in 1941 and rose through signals roles to cryptographic service. He supervises communications staff, assists cryptographic security, and handles procedures and files while leading base clubs and activities. He and his wife Moree Vaughn have five children.
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Harley W. Neal
United States Air Force
Clark Air Force Base
M-Sat. Neal
H. B. Neal
Brookport
Carbondale
Western Union Telegraph School
New Jersey
Kankakee
Army
Signal Corps
Air Force
Neal
Sixth Corps Area Signal Service Company
855Th Signal Service Company
Fort McKinley
City of
Manila
Philippine Islands
Nichols Field
Clark Air Force Bee
13Th Air Force
Moree Vaughn
Marion
Claude Thorpe
Rural Youth Drama to Be Presented December 20
Jackson county rural youth members set December 20 as the tentative date for the three act comedy We Shook the Family Tree. Miss Esta Arnette directs, with most original cast from last spring and four cast changes. Lead Hildegarde is Evelyn Gale with Dolson, played by Johnny Klein. Tickets go on sale December 10.
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Jackson County
Esta Arnette
Murphysboro Township
George Heise
Hildegarde Dolson
Perry Clark
Evelyn Gale
du Quoin
Hildegarde
Mr. Dolson
Johnny Klein
Mrs. Dolson
Josephine Born
Sally
Peggy Will
Bob
Charles Trail
Jimmie
Ray Blacklock
Charlene Gillooly
Paige
Ellie May
Betty Koenig
Jill
Bonnie Jacquot
Freddie Shermer
Robert Reinhardt
Mr. Shermer
B. M. A. Will Elect Monday
The Carbondale Business Men's Association will elect officers for 1950 during the monthly meeting Monday night in the Southern Illinois University cafeteria. Kenneth Parrish of the New Era Dairy is retiring president. Rev. W. L. Reppenhagen, pastor of the First Baptist church, will entertain with a magic performance.
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Southern
Ilinois University
W. L. Reppenhagen
First Baptist Church
T. Houghton
Good Luck Grove Company
Carbondale
Direcor
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Houghton
New Insurance Agency Opens Here This Week
The Levelsmier Insurance agency owned by Mrs Eddie Levelsmier held its formal opening this week. Located at 211 West Main Street above the Sears Roebuck office the firm will handle life and health accident fire automobile and other coverage.
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Ency
Eddie Levelsmier
West Main Street
Sears-Roebuck
Automobile
Critically Hurt When Hit by Car Near Alto Pass
Freeman Berry, 51, of Alto Pass, remains in critical condition at St. Andrew's hospital in Murphysboro after being struck by an automobile near his home around 5:30 a.m. on Route 127. Driver Don Betts of Carbondale, with two companions, said Berry walked north on the road and confused at the center, prompting a left bumper strike. Berry was rushed to hospital by a hunting party. The incident was reported to Jackson County sheriff's offices and Union County authorities.
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Freeman Berry
Alto Pass
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
Berry
Black Diamond
Route 13
New Hill
Don Betts
Carbondale
Jackson County
Roy Carter
Charles Harris
Dr. C. M. Sitter
Betts
Earl Batson
Union County
Thieves Net 26 Cents From Wallace Service Station
Carbondale police report a theft at Wallace service station 317 East Main after intruders broke a window and entered the rear. The culprits removed a wooden cash drawer and 26 cents. no other items were reported missing. Willard Benz discovered the scene this morning around 7 o clock.
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Wallace
East Main Street
Willard Benz
Carbondale
Lake Murphysboro Dam Nears Completion
The Lake Murphysboro Dam stands about 40 feet above ground and nearing completion. It was built up from a core trench sunk in bedrock and filled with a special form of clay to prevent seepage, forming a sturdy barrier.
Eastern Star Officers Installed in Carbondale Meeting
Officers of the Carbondale Eastern Star will be installed at the Masonic hall 222 West Main Street tomorrow night at 8. The newly elected Worthy Matron is Sarah Ann Baker and Worthy Patron Alfred Presley will assume duties. Terms run one year.
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Carbondale Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
West Main Street
Sarah Ann Baker
Alfred Presley
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges From Local Hospitals
Admitted Wednesday were Mrs. Paul V. Tee in Marion for surgery and Mrs. N A Masters in Carbondale for medical care. Also admitted were Mrs H B Newcomb, Mrs George Kee and son in Johnston City, Mrs Bennie Moake and son in Carbondale, Mrs Walter Goodpaster in Carterville, and Mrs Irna Lee Allsup in Cambria. Virgil Travelstead and Carol North were admitted in Carbondale and Carterville respectively for medical care. Discharged Wednesday were Mrs N A Masters in Carbondale, with others listed for medical or surgical care at area hospitals.
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N. A. Masters
Carbondale
H. B. Newcomb
George Kee
Johnston City
Bennie Moake
Walter Goodpaster
Carterville
Irna Lee Allsup
Cambria
Virgil Travelstead
R. H. Klien
Carbondate
Carol North
Harold Norton
Fire threatens properties as weeds burn near De Soto highway
Reports to firemen late Wednesday say a weeds and woodland blaze burned a large area and endangered properties along the blacktop highway to De Soto, from the area north of the city’s Industrial Addition toward Béaucoup valley.
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Blacktop
de Soto
Béaucoup Valley
Subscriptions and mailing terms for Southern Illinois newspaper
The notice lists carrier delivery 25c per week and mail rates for various periods, notes mail subscriptions not sold where carrier service exists, and states entry at Carbondale post office as second class matter under the 1879 act. It also credits Associated Press for local news use and AP dispatches.
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Carpendale
Illinois
Associated Press
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Carbondale Business Men's
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Kenneth Parrish
the New
the Levelsmier Insurance Ag
Lake Murphysboro
PSR
Tex Ritter
Oklahoma Raiders
Edward G. Robinson
Gail Russell
John Lund
Varsitay
Walter Pidgeon
Robert Young
Eastern Star
Paul V. Tee
the Daily Free Press
Carbondale, Il
Betty Hutton
Iea
Laura Elliot
Carole Mathews
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