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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1957
Page
5
Johnston City Grade School band members Larry Galbreath and Jerry Bruce attended a music festival at Murray State College with Marion Fuller Rosalie Barra and Brenda Frye from Murray Kentucky.
Mt. Carbon water service expansion tied to a 1.7 million dollar sewer project requires 48 tap users. Prospective customers must pay 87.50 each. only five have paid so far. Bid advertising planned for January 15. project includes a sewage plant, line extensions, and Murphysboro Water Co. purchase for 725,000.
The festival featured performances or entries from Illinois Kentucky Missouri and Tennessee representing regional participation. The context notes multiple states contributing to the event lineup. Public attention focused on the varied showcases and collective presence across the program.
Benjamin Rex Richey of Marion filed a $3,600 claim in Williamson County Circuit Court seeking damages for the loss of a 1957 model automobile. The fire destroyed the H and H Garage and Marion Body Shop and the defendants listed are Robert Parks Harry Kessler operators and Kenneth Blackman operator of the garage.
Williamson County Clerk Charles Harris reported six month financials to the County Board of Commissioners. Receipts totaled 42 407 and disbursements 21 057 for the fiscal year ending November 30. Receipts include county court fees 402 and probate court fees 2.
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