Firefighters Set 25th Anniversary at Marion County Reunion
The Egyptian Firefighters Association observes its silver anniversary during the 66th Marion County Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Salem. The group, founded July 15 1924, has grown to 105 members from towns south of a St Louis Vincennes line, with events including ladder drills flying hook up and water fights. The program features parades, demonstrations led by Herin and Du Quoin departments, and officer elections.
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Marion County Soldiers and Sailors
Salem
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Vincennes
Ind
Victor Stocks
Carterville
Stocks
Ray Barney
Herrin
du Quoin
Barney
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Cairo
Marion
Arlie Ing
Marion County
American Legion Hall
Herman F. Austin
John Mason
Fred P. Haderline
Carlyle
Ray Johnson
Harrisburg
Urba Hanson
Murphyshoro
H. Lester Craig
Metropolis
C. E. Conder
Paul Patridge
Mr. Vernon
Robert
New York City
Association
Truman
D. D. Club Hosts Dinner On Lawn In Jonesboro
Mrs Robert High and Mrs Raymond Cates hosted the D D Club Wednesday evening at the High home in Jonesboro with a 630 dinner served on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert High
Raymond Cates
D. D. Club
High
Jonesboro
Ordnance Plant to Make Low-Boy Trailers Soon
The Diagraph Bradley Industries will start manufacturing Low-Boy hydraulic lift trailers at its ordnance plant, expanding on the two-year model by Hydraulic Lift Trailer Co. The 5x8 foot unit carries about 100 pounds while the 8x12 foot model handles 3000 pounds. dealer network reaches 477, with Herrin agency secured.
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Diagraph-Bradley Industries, Inc
Ordnance Plant
Hydraulic Lift Trailer Co
Kansas City
J. W. Brigham
Diagraph Bradley
Calvin Troupe
Hydraulic
Troupe
Dominic Marlow
Herrin
Anna Fair Queen Race Shapes Union County Contest
Five districts sent candidates for the Anna Fair queen title with Dongola and Wolf Lake failing to qualify. Leading candidates include Betty Wall and Alma Smith with Betty Wall ahead in popular votes. Ticket buyers before the event save 20 percent on admission.
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Union County
Dongola
Wolf Lake
Anna No
Betty Wall
Anna
Joyce Cox
Jonesboro
Betty Womick
Alto Pass
Cobden
Alma Smith
Anna Rural
Betsy Bacon
Agitation in Art as Pravda Describes Propaganda
The Pravda article notes Bolshevik agitation must rise ideologically and avoid past laurels. It calls for better agitators with clearer explanations of complex topics and the ability to tailor talks to different social strata while avoiding commonplace rhetoric.
Insect new to Egypt found by Army entomologist
An insect unknown in Illinois was found in Southern Illinois by Army entomologist Dr Margaret Kaeiser assistant professor of botany at Southern Illinois University The new insect is a small fly living on lichens with no apparent economic value Dr Kathryn Sommerman visiting entomologist with the U S Army collected psocids in Southern Illinois and found 21 species including the new insect
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Illinois
Southern Illinois
Margaret Kneiser
Southern Illinois University
Kaeiser
Kathryn Sommerman
University of Illinois
Sommerman
Washington
U. S. Army
Union County Library Meeting Called for July 27
Union County schools superintendent Russell D. Rendleman announces a meeting of citizens interested in library service. The gathering will be at the Stinson Memorial library in Anna on Wednesday July 27 at 7:30 p m. Representatives from all county communities and organizations are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell D. Rendleman
Union County Schools
Stinson Memorial Library
Anna
Alligator as House Pet Stirs Hungary Tax Question
In Budapest and across Hungary, dogs and common pets are taxed while Laszlo Lipthay of Pecs keeps an alligator as a household animal. The reptile was only a few inches long when it arrived from the south.
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Budapest
Hungary
Laszlo Lipthay
Pecs
Two Rare Specimens Retrieved Near Pomona Natural Bridge
One specimen was collected at Pomona Natural Bridge and another is described as a very rare specimen. The note indicates two distinct finds in the same vicinity.
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Pomona Natural Bridge
Giant pet alligator shares Lipthay home in unlikely friendship
A seven foot alligator, kept by the Lipthay family, enjoys a comfortable armchair and eats three whitings a week. The owner notes deep and sincere friendship binds them together after ten years in America.
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America
Lipthay
Notice of Claim Date in Estate of John Y Stotlar
Notice to all persons that September 5, 1949 is the claim date in the estate of John Y Stotlar deceased in Jackson County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before the date without summons. Raymond Stotlar Administrator and Orwin M Pugh Attorneys for Estate Carbondale Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Stotlar
Jackson County
Illinois
Raymond Stotlar
Orwin M. Pugh
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Presley
N. Allyn
Kirsch
Sunaire
House Furn
Filinois
de Soto
Ordnance Plant Factory
Ilinois Ave
Ality Cee
Moscow
Pravda
Roddy Kilowatt
Reddy
Cipsco Electric Service
Central
Public Service Company
Egypt
ABC
Carbondale
W. Main St
S. Division
Johnston City
E. Broadway
S. 12Th St
Southern
Union County Library Service
Estate iCarbondale
Joseph A. Havel
Optometrist
The
Northern Illinois Eye Clinic
Optometry
Ilinois
Carbondale, Ilinois
South James
West College
Illinois Avenue
College St
Cherry St
R. A. Taylor and
Paul J. Brown
Hotpoint
Pac
Northlinois
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