Ozark Moves Into Expanded Quarters at Williamson Airport
Ozark Air Lines has opened extended quarters in the Williamson County Airport terminal after a fire wrecked the interior and delayed work since 1959. Allen Douglas of Marion heads the three-member staff as the airline occupies most of the building. The project cost 27 thousand 972 dollars with major payment to Knute Aronson, plus plumbing, heating, and electric work by local firms. The Airport Authority received a 28 thousand 760 dollar insurance settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark Air Lines
Williamson County
Ozark
Hom
Edna Greenwood
Marlon
Airport Authority
Allen Douglas
Marion
Knute Aronson
Herrin
McNeill, and Dugger
Brute Electric Co
Fof Marion
Family farms face pressure to modernize for 1960s
H G Hal crow of the University of Illinois says family farms will remain basic but must grow more mechanized, specialized, and capital intensive. He warns farm policy won't settle quickly this decade and urges government focus on expanding farm land, youth education, and subsidies to cushion price swings for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Halcrow
University of Illinois Agricultural Economics
Halcrow
Halerow
Parmalee
Farm Group Hears Report on NFO Plans
Jackson County farm residents heard a report on plans for a National Farmers Organization chapter. Speakers Wheeler and LaRose outlined aims to give farmers a voice on final prices and unite groups for collective bargaining. A third meeting was tentatively set for December 30 to discuss chartering a Jackson County unit with dairy, meat, and grain committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Neunert
Monroe Wheeler
Kelso
B. J. LaRose
Belgique
NFO
Wheeler
Ilinois
Sourthern Iinois
Missouri
Iowa
Alexander County
Renard Prison Class Turns Out 18 Barbers
State barber licenses granted this week 18 graduates of Menard State Prison's barber training school Warden Ross V Randolph said. The Illinois Department of Registration and Education notified the prison that 10 apprentices and eight registered barbers have qualified. Tests included barber work and written exams conducted at the prison by E L Tackett and Zed Brooks of the barber examination board. Master Barber Robert E Steed manages the barber school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard State Prison
Ross V. Randolph
Ilinois Department of Registration and Education
Randolph
E. L. Tackett
Zed Brooks
Barber Examination Board
Robert E. Steed
Marion CIPS Official Wins Service Award
Rex Presson of Marion will receive a Central Illinois Public Service community service award for the Southern Division due to activities with the Egyptian Council Civil Air Patrol YMCA and Williamson County Court work. He will get a trophy a pave setter award and an electric appliance.
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Rex Presson
3Rd
St. Marion
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Springfield
Presson
Southern Division
Marion
Egyptian Council
Roy Scnutsy
Civil Air Patrol
Area Young Men's Christian Association
Williamson County
CIPS
Harold Ellerman
Jerseyville
Harding College
Arkansas
New Restaurant The Chef Opens in Southern Dormitory
Carl Conrad and Paul Tucker open a cafe named The Chef in a dormitory building that formerly housed the Prince Hotel. It serves roast beef corned beef and baked ham sandwiches with drinks and desserts from 10 a.m. to p.m. daily. The pair will not offer full meals but will start a carry-out delicatessen service in weeks. Delivery is not planned. customers may phone ahead for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Carl Conrad
Paul Tucker
Prince Hotel
Tucker
Conrad
Holiday Travel
Illnois Ave
Herrin Story Highlighted in AFL-CIO Publication
The December Federationist features Herrin’s recovery from economic hardship. Burt Beck of Textile Labor lauds Herrin for resilience through depressions in the 1920s and postwar era. He credits Southern Illinois Inc. with Crab Orchard Lake’s later development, notes industry moves by Norge, Smaller Bros. and Allen Industries, and praises the Herrin Chamber and labor unions.
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Herrin
Federationist
Afl-Cio
Burt Beck
Textile Labor
Beck
Textile Workers Union of America
Southern Illinois Inc
Crab Orchard Lake
Herrin Community Council
W. Lyerla
Norge
Smaller Bros. Dress Factory
Allen Industries Inc
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
NAM survey shows cautious optimism in Southern Midwest industry
NAM economists in St. Louis report businessmen in Southern Illinois Missouri Arkansas Kansas Nebraska foresee a rough but hopeful year. Executives cite ifs such as a stable labor climate inflation control and ability to meet foreign competition. Marvin W. Swaim of Alton Box Board forecasts gains despite intense competition.
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National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
St. Louis
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Nebraska
St Louis
Marvin W. Swaim
Alton Box Board Co
Alton
Bertane Opens Tax Office In Herrin
Lou G. Bertane, an IRS agent for 18 years, plans a Herrin tax consulting office at 197 W Monroe St opening Jan 2. His wife will assist. hours likely 8 am to 6 pm with evenings by appointment. Bertane leaves the Springfield district after audits and investigations of federal and state tax matters. Industry leaders say Kennedy's administration could shape tax reform and inflation response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou G. Bertane
Herrin
Internal Revenue Service
Bertane
Monroe St
TRS
Springfield
N. Sth
Express Truck Route Stated for Anna to Jonesboro
The Railway Express Agency in Carbondale will handle express service to Anna, Jonesboro, Cobden, and the state tree nursery near Jonesboro by truck rather than rail. The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized consolidation at the Carbondale office, with a daily weekday schedule and potential Saturday runs as demand grows, likely starting around January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Jonesboro
Cobden
State Tree
Railway Express Agency
Carbondale
Illnois Commerce Commission
Italy to celebrate 100th anniversary of modern Italy
Rome reports the government set aside nearly five million dollars for celebrations in 1961 marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of modern united Italy. The plan includes national observances and related events across the country led by official agencies and cultural bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Legion Project feeds families with 36 baskets Sunday report
Christopher American Legion Post 608 distributed 36 baskets of food to families Saturday afternoon. The post is commanded by Burton Waller.
Homestead Opens In Murphysboro Private Family Dining
A new Murphysboro restaurant named the Homestead has opened in a private residence at 19th and Division Streets, offering family style meals and private parties. Main dining seats 45, private room 18, small room 15 with expansion planned. Operators are Mrs. Gale and Donald and Joyce House. Open 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Murphysboro
Homestead
John Gale
Division Streets
Gale
Donald
Joyce House
Norge Holds Annual Party For Employes
The Herrin Norge washer plant held its annual turkey dinner and Christmas party for employes. First shift workers were treated at noon and the second shift held its party at 7 30 p.m. Santa Claus distributed gifts. The plant closed Friday noon for the holiday. Work will resume Tuesday morning.
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Herrin Norge
Santa Claus
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Mien Douglas
Ozark Air Line
Williamson
New Quarters
Dac
Paul W. Parmalee
Mname Wiel Debtatic
Renard
Marion Cips
Gee
Wealu
Electric and Gas Co
Walnut Ecarbondale
Winola Marion
Osphone
Hewrinsphone
East Main
Merry
Hotel
York St. Louis
Ifs
Cloud Nam View
Bening
Montgomery Ward
E. R
Tomlinson
Center
Addie Wilson
Gene Jones
Bertane Plans Tax Office
Kennedy
Frederick H. Bucholz
Omaha Steel Works
Omaha
Neb
Marlyn
General Electric
eLecTale
Ferrari
Herrin Sheet Metal Ga., Inc
South Parker
Carbondale Heating Air Conditioning Co
Bob Ferrari
Jack Stearmt
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