Kaleidoscope of ribbons and shoppers in Southern Illinois
A Southern Illinois toy department clerk recalls a rainy Saturday shopping frenzy with bright displays, busy counters, and a mix of shoppers from toddlers to grandparents. The piece notes toy names, stockouts, and the hectic rhythm of packing, sacking, and wrapping as Christmas shopping energizes staff and customers alike.
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Illinois
Toy Department
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Princess Prudence
Yuletide
Carol Sing At Holden Hospital Nativity Scene
A community Christmas carol event runs 8 to 9 p m on Christmas Eve at the Holden Hospital lawn nativity scene in Carbondale with nightly lighting 5 to 9 p m through Christmas Eve. Local groups perform by day and leader names include Bill Perkins Theresa Woods Mrs W A Thulman and Dr Charles C Taylor.
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Holden Hospital
Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church
Bill Perkins
Charles C. Taylor
Shawnee Yule Concert Set
The Shawnee Community Unit School District 184 high school will present its annual Christmas concert Tuesday night at 8 p.m. in the high school gym on Wolf Lake. The junior high chorus, senior high chorus, stage choir, madrigal singers, and the high school band will perform.
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Shawnee Community Unit
Wolf Lake
Madrigal Singers
Carbondale Doctor Elected to Associateship in Physicians College
Dr. Donald R. Darling of the Carbondale Clinic at Doctors Hospital Carbondale has been elected to an associateship in the American College of Physicians. Three other specialists at the clinic hold associateships in the professional scientific association.
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Donald R. Darling
Carbondale Clinic
Doctors Hospital, Carbondale
American College of Physicians
Clinic
Professional Scientific Association
Illinois Central Announces Special Trains For Holiday Traffic
The Illinois Central Railroad will issue extra cars to handle higher passenger volume before Christmas. Regular trains will add cars as needed and passengers are advised to check local stations for schedules.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Carbondale Tank Featured in Trade Publication
The Carbondale water storage tank in the city's southwest was shown in Steel Facts December issue as a functional and attractive example. The three-legged tank serves the city and Southern Illinois University.
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Carbondale
Steel Facts
Southern Illinois University
Referees Face Harsh Fans in Illinois High School Sports
Officials in Illinois contend with hostile crowds while continuing to officiate prep games. Two thirds quit after a year, yet more than 6 000 remain registered across sports. Veterans like Bill O Brien cite passion for sport, rule knowledge, and a sense of humor as keys to staying in the line of duty.
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Illinois
Illinois High School Assn
Bill O’brien
Zeigler and
SIU
O’brien
Southern Illinois
Glenn Martin
Lynn Holder
Carbondale
Ollie Shoaf
Mt. Carmel
Wendell Starrick
Marion
Dick Henley
Les McCollum
Mike Sortal
Ity
Blondi
Strusz
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