Retailers in Southern Illinois face post Christmas exchange trends
Stores report an ongoing reverse exchange boom with many customers preferring to swap gifts or receive refunds. Merchants cite cash refunds limited by policy, yet some shops like Zwick’s extend post holiday exchanges to January 15. Size and fit remain the top reasons for returns across Marion Herrin and Murphysboro outlets.
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Murdalepe Center
West Main
A Rosen
Sandy’s
Childrens
Janet Hanson
Mike Hall
Marion
Bill Hadfield
J. W. Walker and Sons Clothing
Hadfield
Herrin
Leon Zwick
Zwick’s Ladies Store
Concept II
Zwick’s Discount Center
Zwick
Murphysboro
Rodells
Man
Appleton
Temporary 1940s telephone tax phased out
The so called temporary tax on telephone service from the 1940s is finally being eased out. Officials say the levy will be fully removed as the temporary measure expires and consumers will see lower charges.
Aldermanic race widens in Murphysboro wards
Two more candidates filed for alderman in Murphysboro, leaving only one ward without a candidate. David W. Watt Jr. joined Ward 5, while Ward 1 saw Joe Bastien and F. A. H. file, and Ward 3 already held Democrat incumbent John Wright.
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Murphysboro
David W. Watt Jr
Joe Bastien
City commissioners Du Quoin list at nine file
City commissioners in Du Quoin announce a public election filing deadline set for April 17. Officials urge interested candidates to submit petitions and comply with local electoral rules.
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du Quoin
Shopping center plans due on Carbondale’s west side
A formal announcement of an $8 million shopping center on Carbondale’s west side is expected at a Wednesday news conference. Ray Lech of the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce has called the event for developers. He noted potential plans for the project.
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Carbondale
Ray Lech
Thieves steal twelve car batteries from Marion lot
Thieves took twelve batteries on Wednesday night from Westernaire Dodge on New Rt. 13 west in Marion. Four came from new cars and eight from used cars, with the theft noted on the dealership lot.
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Westernaire Dodge
New Rt. 13
West
Marion
Chamber meeting discusses signs and parking on Park Avenue
Herrin bank official Goodwin heads the chamber of the Southern Illinoisan onion with members including Robert Brewer James R Brigham Julius Calcaterra G T Cox Carl Knerr Zane Neely Kenneth Rushing Harvard Sohn W E Snyder L E Stotlar Orwin Stotlar Morgan Sweeney George Van Natta Stanley Weaver and J D White day. They planned an office sign and additional off street parking signs on Park Avenue. Dinnis will check prices for the office sign and meet with the city parking committee about the other signs. Confidential files will include an address list of about 300 chamber members and about 20 non chamber businesses who could unlock doors and valuables in emergencies particularly fires.
Carbondale seeks road closure despite lake flood risk
The city of Carbondale fails to close Poplar Camp Creek Road as Cedar Creek Lake nears flooding, with county officials noting a costly reconstruction would still not guarantee year round access. About 200 residents support reopening while 60 back the closure, and legal action may continue. All mines reported working Friday.
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Carbondale
Cedar Creek Lake
Carl Worthen
Makanda
Poplar Camp Creek
Cedar Lake
Jackson County Court House
Schwegman
Carroll Fry
Howard new treasurer for Southern Illinois Incorporated elected
Karen Rothe reports that Southern Illinois Incorporated elected James B. Howard Murphysboro as treasurer replacing Rev. Jetty Vaughn Cambria who has held the post since 1958 Howard also serves as vice president of City National Bank Murphysboro other officers reelected include Russell Davis Benton as president Robert A Rees Marion General Telephone Co reelected board chairman and R E Bowlby Marion public relations officer for Central Illinois Public Service Co retained as secretary Ten new directors were elected increasing the board to 30 members for three year terms including Rees Bowlby Howard Wayne Battle A R Cairns Otis Hickey Ed Humphrey Jake Bender Leslie Easterday and Joe Bennett Ballrooms at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host the annual meeting February 21 with a slide program and future membership expansion planned by a task force in each community
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Southern Illinois Incorporated
Area Chamber of Commerce
James B. Howard
Murphysboro
Jettie Vaughn
Cambria
Vaughn
Washington Ave
Johnston City
Howard
City National Bank
Russell Davis
Benton
Robert A. Rees
Marion
General Telephone Co
Thhy
Rees
Bowlby
Wayne Battle
A. R. Cairns
Sparta
Otis Hickey
Harrisburg
Ed Humphrey
Jake Bender
Pinckneyville
Leslie Easterday
Metropolis
Joe Bennett
Cairo
Larry Bouas
William Todd
Granite Bowlby
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Southern Produced
Reel
Hadley Named SIU College of Science Dean
SIU Carbondale appoints Se Hadley 59 as first dean of the new College of Science. A chemist and longtime faculty member, he emphasizes excellence and notes scientists are conservative by nature. He led the split from LA&S and aims for growth in health-related sciences alongside physical disciplines.
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SIU College of Science
Dave Butler
Elbert Hadley
Hadley
New College of Science
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
LIU
New
Science College
Liberal Arts
SIU
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