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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1961
Page
15
A four bedroom split level with a long front porch creates a colonial appearance. The foyer level houses the informal area with a total living space of 2,342 square feet including the garage wing. The design preserves a classic look while offering split level zoning and expansive living areas across three levels.
Dr Charles T Halterman son of Mrs Lois Halterman of Carbondale joins his brother Dr H G Halterman in chiropractic practice at 110 North Main Street Anna He is a Carbon dale graduate National College of Chiropractic Chicago attended Southern Illinois University two years and is an Army veteran Walter B Tregoning Carterville announces substitute carrier applications due by December 21 for postmaster position details include sound based delivery aids and carrier data calculations
Charles C. Stoker president of Aeroflite Inc. and manager of Williamson County Airport along with Gene Seibert manager of Southern Illinois Airport outline services and future improvements. Plans include new hangar space and runway extensions. Both airports near Carbondale offer charter light service and ambulance service with dozens of aircraft based locally and a busy training program. Continuous safety checks exceed FAA requirements and local tourism growth is tied to expanded lodging.
Williamson County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee joins the Meat For Christmas drive to boost meat sales this holiday season. Farmers urge civic organizations and businesses to give meat gifts to employees and neighbors, with a certificate system usable at cooperating stores. Gifts may range from sausage to a side of beef in various forms.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman says lagging Soviet farm production under Khrushchev hurts Moscow’s goals and supports American strength. He notes high yielding hybrid corn as a symbol of American agricultural progress and a deterrent to communism, in remarks for a corn industry conference.
Retail Merchants Association announces extended evening hours for downtown Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin during Dec 18 to 23. Mardale Shopping Center opens 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily while Murphysboro stores stay open until 8:30 p.m. Dec 21 and 6 p.m. Dec 23. Marion merchants split on night openings with several stores staying until 9 p.m. all week before Christmas.
Marlyn Furniture Inc announced the opening of Marlyn Warehouse Outlet in the former Huffman Furniture Store at 1st St Murphyshore. President Philip Fredman said a 190 by 55 foot building will be fully stocked in about 30 days and discounted freights, discontinued lines, and salvage stock will be sold at 15 to 50 percent off. The store is managed by Fredman and the building is leased from multiple owners.
A. Harold Williams of Vernon was reelected president of the Egyptian Board of Realtors at a Thursday night dinner at Motel Marian. Dee Rodd of Marion was elected vice president and Mrs. Mary Dungey of Marion became treasurer. Board member William T. Bracy joined alongside Kathryn Duncan Robinson Boatright and Ernie Limpus. Local speaker Harley Suefer of the National Association of Real Estate Boards addressed the group as fifteen new members were welcomed.
Seventeen drilling permits were issued in area counties during November. Eleven permits were for oil wells with two oil well permits issued in Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Saline counties, and one in Randolph County. Two permits allowed drilling out plugged holes, one in Franklin and one in Randolph. One permit authorized drilling of an oil well in a water flood project area in Jefferson. Two permits went to Saline County.
Illinois University on campus hosted a Christmas party Saturday for 28 children from the Methodist Children's Home of Mt. Vernon. Gifts, refreshments, and entertainment were provided.
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