Fewer Postal Helpers Face Christmas Rush
Post offices in Carbondale Murphysboro and surrounding towns plan limited residential deliveries and rely on overtime and substitutes. Most offices net extra staff to handle peak Dec 13 to 15 while keeping regular routes. Expected busy days include Dec 16 and 18 with open hours extended in Carbondale. No injuries reported in a local Carbondale collision.
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Postal Department
Thornton Bellm
Murphysboro
Smothers
Herrin
Lee
Johnston City
Hugh Fleming
Fleming
Carterville
Frank Hampton
West Frankfort
Marion man Lon Gasaway dies at 87
Lon W. Gasaway 87 of Marion died at 12 45 am Saturday in Marion Memorial Hospital. He served Williamson County as coroner for three terms from 1932 to 1944 and was defeated for re election by Sam Simmons. He was born February 26 1874 in Saline County and married Ella Handkins in Harrisburg January 1 1900. Surviving are three daughters Mrs Gladys Sligar Marion, Mrs Ruth Newlin Dearborn Mich , Wood Tow Detroit Mich. sister Mrs Denie Swalford Anna. brothers Kirt and Charles Harrisburg. two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He belonged to First Christian Church Fellowship Masonic Lodge No 89 Mississippi Valley Consistory East St Louis and Marion Eagles Lodge, and held three terms as lodge master. Masonic rites will be at 730 pm today at the Wilson Funeral Home Marion. Burial in North America Cemetery Latine County. Friends may call after 11 am today.
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Lon W. Gasaway
W. Main St
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Williamson County
Sam Simmons
Mr. Gasaway
Saline County
Ella Handkins
Harrisburg
Gladys Sligar
Ruth Newlin
Dearborn
Mich
Wood- Tow
Detroit
Denie Swalford
Anna
Kirt
Charles
Gasaway
First Christian Church
Fellowship Masonic Lodge
Mississippi Valley
East St. Louis
Marion Eagles Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Wilson Funeral
Wayne Sheeks
North America
Latine
Housing bids opened for Golconda low rent project
Midland Construction Co of Harrisburg appears the low bidder at 453,465 for 40 low rent housing units in Golconda. Pope County Housing Authority tentatively accepts, subject to Public Housing Administration approval. Work would start January and finish in 360 days with 20 elderly units in two buildings and a management office.
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Midland Construction Co
Harrisburg
Golconda
Pope County Housing Authority
Public Housing Administration
Oe Authority
W. L. Davis
Lewis and Clara Streets
Bearden Construction Co
Marion
Steffes Lumber Co
Carterville
Gurley Plans Remodeling of Orchard Drive Property
Carbondale issues a building permit to Oscar Gurley to convert the former Dog N Suds drive-in on Orchard Drive into a family dwelling. Neighbors protested last May, seeking cleanup, with remodeling estimated at 3000 dollars. Residents note a moved section of a house and mixed reactions to the completed work.
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Carbondale
Oscar Gurley
Orchard Drive
Gurley
Taming of Shrew Stars Shine In Southern Players Run
Margaret Boswell presents Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew by Southern Players highlighting Sheila Sabrey as Kate and Will Grant as Petruchio. The touring cast honored a 2,700 mile road log with lively performances though minor roles had diction lapses. Director Sherwin Abrams bus tour recalls and safety note about a drafty bus door closes this vibrant stage piece.
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Margaret Boswell
Trindsan
Kate
Shakespeare
Sheila Sabrey
Will Grant
Petrochio
Padua
Miss Sabrey
Grant
Brown School Bonds Okayed by District Voters
A 7200 general obligation bond issue to finance an addition and indoor toilets at Brown School was approved Saturday by district 137 voters. Seven voted for and 11 against. J Edward Helton, Carbondale attorney, said First National Bank will buy the bonds. The school on Rt 1 Makanda has about 51 students in eight grades. The school board meets Dec 11 to study bids, a spokesman said.
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Brown School
J. Edward Helton
Carbondale
First National Bank
Rt. 1
Makanda
Hurst Sets Tapping Fees For Sewer And Water
Hurst City Council approved an ordinance establishing tapping permits for sewer and water connections, with $10 sewer and $65 water permit fees. The city covers material to property line within 50 feet, and all connections require water superintendent approval. Violations carry fines from $10 to $200.
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Hurst
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Dan Turk
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12Th
Ilinois
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Murphyshoro Independent
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Southern Illinois University
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Grummo
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McLeansboro
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