Chester Council approves moving old family cemetery to Evergreen
Chester City Council grants permission to move the Hahn family plot started in 1860 to Evergreen Cemetery under Randolph County Housing Authority oversight. Council funds perpetual care transfer, annexes 23 River Forest homes, and hears plans for Palestine Road improvements. Mayor Helmers notes progress city offices. police cite low May fines and no major incidents during Memorial period.
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Chester
Randolph County Housing Authority
William Schuwerk
Schuwerk
Christian Hahn
Evergreen
River Forest
John Blankinship
Palestine Road
Blankinship
John Gilster
Dietrich Helmers
Elmer Mehrer
Mehrer
Chester Road
Raymond Ebers
Earl Stoffel
Helmers
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Publications, Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Additionel
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Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
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Marion Board Hires Ridley As Instructor
Marion Unit 2 School Board hired Jack Ridley a 31 year old pianist from Carterville as vocal and instrumental music instructor for Creal Springs and Pittsburg schools. Lois Langan will not teach next year while George Ashley and James Young remain full time. The board also accepted resignations of Nellie Talley and her daughter Marilyn Talley who will teach in Madison next year.
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Jack Ridley
Carterville
Marion Unit 2
Ridley
Creal Springs
Pittsburg
Lois Langan
George Ashley
James Young
Marion
Rsdley
Nellie Talley
Logan School
Marilyn Talley
Madison
Robert McKinney
Ford
Riggs Resigns As Jonesboro School Principal
William R. Riggs 54 resigns after one year as principal of Jonesboro Consolidated Grade School. Board to meet June 12 to select successor. Riggs, appointed July 1957, hopes to return to high school work after a 27 year teaching career in Champaign Hardin and Pittsburg areas with degrees from the University of Illinois.
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William R. Riggs
Jonesboro
Alfred Bishop
Riggs
Cave-in-Rock
Champaign
Hardin
Pittsburg
University of Illinois
Insurance survey notes gaps in city policies
Owen Cox of the Roberts Insurance Agency reported on a volunteer appraisal of policies for summer maintenance. He found that Washington and Logan lack adequate coverage while Lincoln McKinley and Douglas Cox policies appear sufficient.
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Owen Cox
The
Roberts Insurance Agency
Washington, Logan
Lincoln
McKinely
Douglas
Cox
Washington and
Logan
Good Time Charlie Bladder Relief Ad Claim
Unwise eating or drinking may irritate the bladder causing restlessness and discomfort. Doan's Pills claim three way relief by soothing bladder irritations speeding kidney output and reducing symptoms. The ad promotes a new large economy size and endorses widespread use for decades.
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Doan
Anna City Council approves parking lot purchase and street upgrades
Anna elected officials report May receipts of 21 469 38 against outlay of 28 994 45 including 4 500 for a South Street lot. Parking changes aim to create two north side lanes with no parking near Main and Vienna. Parking meters to be removed, signs posted. The council approved pool staff hires and began blacktop work on North Main Street.
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East Vienna Street
Les Benjamin
The
Dual Parking Meter Co
Jack Lewis
Dale Denny
North Main Street
Vienna
Lincoln
Kirk Street
Green Street
Carterville Council Approves 40 000 Appropriation
The Carterville City Council approves a 40000 appropriation ordinance for the new fiscal year starting April 1. Major item is 7000 for street and alley maintenance with multiple allocations including fire department costs, meter work, cemetery upkeep, and park maintenance. A garbage dump lease is approved at 200 first year then 300 annually. James Rowatt and Arthur Spillers receive cemetery and maintenance roles with monthly pay.
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Carterville
Lawrence Cannon
James Rowatt
Arthur Spillers
Building Permit Granted for Apple Lane Home
Dale Brooks appointed as pool attendant and lifeguard. A building permit valued at 9500 dollars was issued to Donald Charles and Marian Fay Michl for constructing a home at 200 Apple Lane.
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Heus
Dale Brooks
Donald Charles
Marian Fay Michl
Apple Lane
Souvenir Shops in Israel Offer 20 Percent Discount
Souvenir shops in Israel advertise a 20 percent discount for purchases made in U S dollars. The offer highlights price savings for travelers paying in dollars at tourist shops and markets.
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Israel
Decoration Day Emblem Display and Herrin Community News
Uniform Flag displays on Decoration Day reflect town pride. Jack McCarty coordinates housing for industrial newcomers with the Chamber of Commerce and invites calls to 26051. Dorothy Bailey invites newcomers to contact 28881 for Hello Herrin Hostess information.
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Jack McCarty
Jack
C of C
Herrin
Dorothy Bailey
Dorothy
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