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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1963
Page
10
Norge introduces the Norge 14 automatic washer designed for loads from two to 14 pounds at its Herrin plant. Unveiled at a sales conference the machine allows load size matched water temperatures and adjustable cycle speed. Four Norge 14 models are produced with eight matching dryers.
Martin Oil Co. prepares a new service station on West Main Street Carbon Dale nearing completion. Willard Collins says it will open in a few weeks. A manager will be chosen and staff will run the 900 block site next to the company offices.
Orville Bevel owner of Capitol Barber Shop Carbondale offers haircuts by appointment in a separate room with three other barbers. Appointments run 8 to 11 am and 1 to 5 pm daily except Sundays and Thursdays, started in June and described as quite successful. Appointments should be set about two days in advance. Steep tea becomes bitter if left too long.
Clark Oil Co opens the first Clark Super 100 gasoline station in Southern Illinois at 1841 Walnut St Murphysboro. Bob Bizzell will manage the new station with Jerry Beck assisting. Grand opening to be scheduled. hours 7 am to 10 pm daily. service limited to gasoline only.
The Bennett and Bennett real estate and insurance agency in Herrin has dissolved into two firms. James F. Bennett and son William J. Bennett form Bennett Real Estate at 116 W. Cherry. Frank Bennett and daughter Barbara J. Bennett operate Frank Bennett Real Estate Loans and Insurance at 118 W. Cherry. William Bennett, newly licensed broker, says the firms cover real estate loans insurance and rentals. Woodrow J. Dann of Energy will handle the insurance. The firms represent Sparta Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Leonard J. West, associate professor in SIU business education and psychology, designed a new typists proficiency test using business correspondence and working from rough drafts. West will present the test at the American Psychological Association meeting in Philadelphia in September. THA and conventional loans. James Bennett says two salesmen will be hired.
Sears Roebuck and Co considering moving its catalog office from 211 West Main Street Carbondale to the Mardale Shopping Center. Mrs Harry M Belcher office manager says decision will be announced this week. It would remain a catalog office only and would be about three times the present size.
The Illinois Christmas Tree Growers Association plans a summer meeting in Havana Illinois with activities on Friday and Saturday. Registration runs 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Ralph Heinhorst Plantation and 6 to 6 30 p.m. at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The board meets at noon Friday at the Prairie Trails Restaurant.
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