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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1952

Page

2

Rotary funds TV for Sunset Haven patients in Carbondale

Thanks to the Carbondale Rotary Club patients at Sunset Haven home can watch television. The club financed the installation of an antenna and two boosters for the home's two sets. Sets are leased for patient use. The photo shows Mrs. Bavsen bergfer and Mrs. Leverin, two patients, Raye Bryant Rotary Christmas chair, Hallie Parrish Sunset Haven board chair, Dr. Laura Swartz patient, and Clyde Winkler Rotary president.

Carbondale Mary Bavsenbergfer Ida Leverin Raye Bryant Rotary

Miners Exams Scheduled In January Across State

Examinations for certificates of competency as mine managers examiners foremen and hoisting engineers start January 5 at 8 30 am in the Elks Building Springfield. Applications must reach the state Mines and Minerals Department by December 28. January dates include Taylorville Beard Du Quoin Benton Eldorado Herrin Harrisburg and Harrisburg Labor Temple for miner certificates with varying hours. The polo note appears as a non sequitur.

The State Mining Board Elks S. Sixth St Springfield Walter Eadie State Department of Mines and Minerals

Plastering Among Ancient Handicrafts Cited

A note on plastering as an old handicraft and a separate remark on petroleum being made of hydrogen and carbon. A third fact notes porpoises reach about five percent of a foot in length.

State Farm Membership Plan and Auto Insurance Details

State Farm outlines a membership plan with a one time acquisition cost per coverage per car. Policy remains the same if the car and conditions do not change. Renewals occur semi annually with easy budgeted premiums and no extra costs for careful drivers.

State Farm State Farm Automobile

Accused Cuban Plotters Released From Prison

Havana Cuba Dec 22 The Cuban Navy says nine retired officers accused of plotting an armed revolt against President Batista have been released from military prison but remain under house arrest They will be tried later by a Navy court The men were arrested after authorities in Mamaroneck New York confiscated a cache of arms believed destined for a Christmas revolt in Cuba

Havana Cuba A Batista Mamaroneck N. Y

Gas Still Off In St. Joseph After Break Repair

A pre-Christmas gas outage in St. Joseph Missouri affects about 80 000 residents as crews repair a break and plan to restore service. Officials warned cold weather could keep meters off and homes without heat for up to three more days.

St. Joseph Missouri

Pinckneyville Family Receives Delayed Christmas Card

The Pinckneyville post office received a Christmas card addressed to Harry, Tommy and Leo. The mail was misrouted to the County Board of Supervisors office for commissioners Harry Brown, Thomas Jorrens and Leo Hindman.

Harry Tommy Leo Pinckneyville County Board of Supervisors Harry Brown Thomas Jorrens Leo Hindman

Gas Pipe Break Halts City Supply, 14 000 Homes Affected

A Saturday gas line break cut off the city's gas for about 14 000 of 25 000 homes and 1 500 businesses. Repair took hours but every meter must be shut off and then turned on manually by company workers for safety.

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