Late buying surge seen for Christmas
An Associated Press survey in 20 major cities found Christmas shopping starting slowly in some areas but merchants optimistic of a record season despite unsettled economics. Mild November and early December weather hurt early buying while many expect a surge later. Strong notes came from Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles with reports of improving sales and optimism for a banner year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lefler
Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Robert Wilhelm
San Francisco
Emporium
Denver Retail Merchants Association
Los Angeles
Washington
New York City
Gimbel’s
Tiffany's
St. Louis
Chicago
J. Chalmers O' Brien
Carson Pirie Scott & Co
Area Franchise Maid-Rite Opens In Herrin Illinois
A new Maid-Rite franchise tavern opened Thursday at 401 N 14th St Herrin across from the Ly-Mar Hotel. John Guetgemann John Marlow and Conrad Moss operate the shop with exclusive rights to area franchising. They will grind and package meat for distribution and remodeling included drive in windows and parking. Don Robinson of Herrin is store manager with six employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MGM
14Th St
Ly-Mar
John Guetgemann
John Marlow
Conrad Moss
Maid-Rite Products
Tnc
Towa
Moss
Herrin
John Guinn
Springfield
Jby
Oration
du Quoin
Christo-Herrin Grill
Paulinepher
Don Robinson
Herr
Promoters Urged Broad Support for SBIC Plan
Area SBIC promoters urged broad backing from banks and citizens to raise at least $2 million, fund a top manager, and attract private and public investors. Brokers advised surveys of banker opinions, growth patterns, and capital needs, with SBA oversight and stock conversion options. Ed Curtis chairs Mt. Vernon group with SIU aiding research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Small Business Investment Corp
Newhard
Cook
St. Louis
Raisng
Federal Reserve District
SBIC
Federal
Small Business Administration
Ed Curtis
First National Bank
Mt. Vernon
Curtis
Gordon Parrish
Carbondale
Nneth Cook
Dy. Quain State Bank
Joe Bates
Spartan State Bank
Robert Knittell
Southern Mingis University
SIU
Economic Outlook for Farm Sector Extends into 1961
Southern Illinois University economist William M. Herr says slackening economic activity will persist into 1961 with a later upturn likely. He cites government spending boosts, housing finance, and consumer buying as key factors, while unemployment remains a watch point. Dairy and eggs stay pricey early, then ease. taxes and wages push costs up, but overall expenses stay near 1960. Cash receipts should hold steady next year, with livestock income easing as 1962 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
William M. Herr
Herr
Hery
Vegetable growers to meet about beans and squash
Area vegetable growers will discuss bean and squash production at a meeting Monday night in the agriculture room of Dongola High School at 7:40 p m Cha N Glover Union County farmer said the meeting is open to all interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dongola
Dongola High School
Cha N. Glover
Union County
New Trailer Park Opens In Murphysboro
A newly opened Hitching Post Trailer Park sits on the former Stecker's Brewery site in Murphysboro. Owned by Mr and Mrs Harlen Crowell, the two-acre raised property will host two trailers initially and expand to 1,000 capacity in the West CTC district. The park will feature centralized traffic switching controlled from Carbondale and connected utility services, marking a notable railroad influenced development in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinois Central Railroad
Murphysboro
Murphys
Bluford
Harlen Crowell
Wayne A
Rover Streets
Stecker’s
Carbondale
Rom Bluford
Bone
Stecker
Crowalls
Imo
Anamer
Crowell
al Landwich
Lake Street
The
Crowells
Benefits Cut Hit Steel Workers In Unemployment Funds
Pittsburgh December 10 AP a rising number of steel firms cut supplement unemployment benefits for laid off workers as funds drain. U S Steel and Republic Steel latest to announce SUB cuts this month with more firms likely to follow by February. SUB begun in 1958 to top up state unemployment to about 65 percent of pay for laid off workers. USW says about 80,020 members are unemployed. exact coverage under SUB is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
Republic Steel Corp
Sharon ‘Steel Corp
Pittsburgh Steel Co
USW
Snokesman
SUB
Hood Opens Office as Occidental Life Agent
Norman E. Hood has opened his office as a general agent for Occidental Life Insurance Company in Carterville. The office sits at 110 Illinois Street in the former post office building. Born in Dudley, Illinois, Hood studied in Ashmore and served six years in the navy during World War I. He and his wife Pauline and daughter Christine reside at 402 Missouri Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Hood
Carterville
Occidental Life Insurance Company of California
Llinois
Dudley
Ill
Hood
Ashmore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cco
Mrs. Mary Moore
Business Outlook
CTC
Memphis
Tenn
Jackson
Mrs
Loon
Freeport
Kankakee
Cem
Tral City
Mays
Harahan
Johnston
de Soto Grain & Supply Co
Allis-Chalmers
DE Soto, Illinois
Norman E. Hoad
Occidental Life Agent
Aus Gazette
Murphyshoro
Evansville
SWIFT
Aasie
Swift Wit
Swifts
Ville Swipt Tomes
Lic
Bay
Byangille
Indios
Bedrooma
City & State
Egyptian Mfg. CO
North
Illnois Ave
Bob Davidson
Anna
Mrs. Crowell
Park
Murphyshora
General Electric
Ceneral
Selectaie
Ferrari
Herrin Sheet Metal Co., Inc
South Park
Phone WI
Carbondale Heating Air Conditioning Co
Bob
Jack Stearns
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!