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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1949

Page

6

Buick Exhibit Brings All New 1950 Line to Hudgens Marching Display

The 1950 Buick lineup with redesigned bodies and stronger engines will be shown at Hudgens Motor Sales 318 North Illinois Avenue Carbondale starting January 4. Models include 7 Special 6 Super 6 Roadmaster with Dynaflow offered on Roadmaster and deluxe options in Special. New features include Dynaflow standard on Roadmaster, improved visibility, dual map lights, single control switch, padded insulation, redesigned instrument panel, and enhanced rear leg room.

Hudgens Motor Sales North Illinois Avenue Charles Hudgens Carbondale BUICK Hudgens

Retirements Noted On Christmas Eve At Anna Plant

Mr Lasley received a chair and ottoman a pipe and other gifts from Earl Sneed a fellow worker. Mrs Lasley sits nearby as Walter Ashcraft chief engineer stands behind the Lasleys and J L Gollon superintendent of the Anna plant is at the extreme right.

Mr. Lasley Earl Sneed James M. Lasley International Shoe Company Anna

Gray-Aldridge Vows Repeated at First Baptist

Miss Joyce Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Gray of Anna and Thomas Aldridge son of Mr and Mrs T A Aldridge of Wolf Lake were married Friday Dec 23 at the First Baptist church in Anna Rev L H Moore presided The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Bill Tripp of Anna The bride wore a navy suit with white accessories and a garlandia corsage They will reside in Anna.

Joyce Gray Floyd Gray Anna Thomas Aldridge T. A. Aldridge Wolf Lake First Baptist Church L. H. Moore Bill Tripp Aldridge Annae-Jonesboro Central Illinois Public Service Company State of

Buick Super and Roadmaster Feature Improved Visibility and Engine

The article notes a one piece windshield and a new back window on the Buick Super and Roadmaster boosting rear visibility for the driver. It also mentions a redesigned floor seating interaction and an aging valve in head engine design undergoing improvements.

Buick

No Puzzle at Our Hotel Fine Place to Eat

A playful hotel advertisement assures readers there is no mystery about its quality while inviting travelers to dine there. It contrasts grand worries about war and depression with the simple comfort of the hotel’s dining. The message emphasizes reliability and hospitality.

Anna Legion Plans Memorial for World War I Dead

The Townsend F. Dodd post of the American Legion in Anne plans a permanent memorial in the community center for World War I dead. Commander Dorris L. Hankla requests relatives to notify names by Tuesday Jan 3 for an accurate list covering Anna Jonesboro Ware Station Wolf Lake Mill Creek Balcom and Lick Creek.

Townsend F. Dodd American Legion Anne Hankla

Plans Weave Cairo to Cape Town Rail Line Longest Yet

Plans push for completion of Cairo Egypt to Cape Town railroad that would span about 10 000 miles and become the world's longest. The project envisions a seamless route across Africa linking major hubs and potential trade corridors.

Cairo Egypt Cape Town

Carbondale Paperhang ing and Removing of Old Wallpaper

Lawrence Jolly offers wallpaper hanging and removal services in Carbondale. Located at 307 S Washington, contact 10384Y for estimates and scheduling.

Carbondale Lawrence Jolly S. Washington

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