Chester Bank marks 75th with space age exhibits and riverboat archive
The First National Bank in Chester celebrates its 75th anniversary with exhibits from pioneer days to the space age. A $300000 modernization is complete as a Mercury capsule foot model, Gemini display, and astronaut file are shown during open house hours. A 1000 riverboat pictures collection from John Meredith is featured. Dick Henderson of St. Louis sketches caricatures in the bank lobby across Friday and Saturday evenings.
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First National Bank
Chester
John Meredith
Meredith
Dick Henderson
St. Louis
Psychologist to Speak at SIU on Thinking Methods
Harvard professor B F Skinner will lecture at Shryock Auditorium on Friday at 8 p m. The free talk, sponsored by Sigma Xi, covers teaching of thinking and methods like three dimensional and mechanical versus verbal invention. Skinner, expert in experimental behavior, authored several books and is touring as Sigma Xi tutor. Also noted: Abraham Lincoln died in the William Petersen house in Washington DC.
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Harvard University
Southern Illinois University
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Sigma Xi
Skinner
National Rec
Turor
Lesser Council OKs Employe Retirement Plan
The Lesser City Council agreed to participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund with costs shared by city employees and the city. The plan includes disability and pension provisions. The council asked city attorney Loren Lewis to proceed with arrangements and approved adding six street lights near the high school. An extra police deputy was appointed to assist Sundays.
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Loren Lewis
William Stacy
Murdale Water District Sues Over Damaged Hydrant
The Murdale Water District sues for damages after a car driven by John Cox of Carbondale allegedly struck a fire hydrant on August 24 near the New Era Road junction two miles north of Re, destroying the hydrant and seeking 250 dollars in damages in Jackson County Circuit Court.
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John Cox
Carbondale
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Southern Illinois
Re. 13
Yule Gift Collection Movie Party in Du Quoin
The annual charity event by the Du Quoin Lions Club and Grand Theater features a 10 a.m. movie party with free admission requiring one can of food. The 18 year holiday promotion includes On the Double and cartoons for children, with baskets packed by the Lions and distributed locally. Doors open 9:30 a.m.
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Danny Kaye
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California
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Idaho
Lesser Council OK
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WE City Delivery Service
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Ilinois
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Ec U Ice
Fei Wallace Chevy
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Arallage Chevy
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