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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1957

Page

2

How System Operates Personal Tax Rundown

Williamson County assigns a deputy for each precinct with 52 deputies under supervision of Fred Simpson. Assessors fill schedules to keep uniformity, with real estate value about 60 percent of full value after state equalization. Tax lists published by July 10, taxes mailed by May 1 of next year. deputies work April to June to complete schedules.

Jackson County State Revenue Department Agriculture James Lawder Board of Supervisors County Board of Review Williamson County Fred Simpson Simpson Marion Herrin Carterville Johnston City Ont Reemhden Department of Revenue Board of Review State Rement of Revenue Board of Commissioners

Murphysboro Apple Festival picks Schwebel Printing

A local printing contract for the Murphysboro Apple Festival was awarded to Schwebel Printing on Monday night. The 1957 festival will expand to a three day show starting Thursday September 12 with plans to boost fundraising through event programs and advertising sales. The 101st Airborne Band and Drill Team from Ft Campbell Kentucky tentatively accepted an invitation to perform in the Saturday grand parade.

Murphysboro Schwebel 101St Airborne Band Ft. Campbell, Ky

Pacific Cruise Servi Aboard USS Halsey Powell

Donald R. Brandt from Chester serves on the destroyer USS Halsey Powell which departed San Diego for a six week Western Pacific tour on May 21. The voyage includes Pearl Harbor Yokosuka and Sasebo Japan. Brandt is the son of Mrs. Ora A. Brandt of 209 West Harrison Street Chester.

Servi Halsey Powell San Diego Donald R. Brandt Chester Western Pacific Pearl Harbor T. H Yokosuka Sasebo Japan Brandt Ora A. Brandt W. Harrison St

Local names listed with two associated towns in district notes

A partial list of individuals paired with town labels such as Lake Creek Carterville East Marion Marion Business District and other districts. Names include Joyce Reynolds Juanita Garavalla Viola Hopkins Mary Stefan and many others, with mentions of two person counts and district designations.

Joyce Reynolds Lorraine Crain Cecile Tregoning Velma Young Edward South Viola Hopkins Mary Stefan Paul Capps Juanita Garavalla Marie Helms Mable Pulliam Lake Creek Gertie Martin Norma Hickey Bessie Engram Ora Tyler Eva McKown Carterville Carl] Williams Evelyn Baltimore Albert Bleyer Charlie Cox Marion Ethel Connell Genevieve Norman Ruby Reece Madge Flower William Davis Virginia Harris Lillian Collier James Kelsey Dora Sanders Blanche Whiting F. R. James Dora Elope Sara Jack Guy Emery Grace Motsinger Violet Jordan Carl Edwards Southern John Cannon Creat Noel Raymond Foster Glen Binkley Stonefort Carl Beasley Hugh McCabe Herrin Jack Walker Albert Ledbetter Johnston City E. V. Rent

Marion Center ready community center opens in City Hall

The Marion Center opens its new Community Center on the second floor of City Hall at a cost of $5,000. Director Cliff Storme announced an open house for the public from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday.

Marion Cliff Storme

Vinsavage Installed as Grand Knight of Herrin Knights

Peter M. Vinsavage was elected grand knight of Herrin Council 2164 Knights of Columbus. Officers named include Hugh Walker deputy knight Monsignor Robert De Gasperi chaplain Milton Mosello recorder E F Lyday treasurer John Branca financial secretary John J Nozotti chancellor Joseph C Calcaterra warden Samuel Love advocate Frank J Serati inside guard Steve Raski outside guard. Center opening to teenagers features a Friday dance 8 to 12 with a live band. Remodeling costs totaled 4001.23 plus 1000 for furnishings. civic clubs contributed 2958.53 and recreation tax funds covered the rest. The center offers a 24 by 60 dance floor 18 by 18 lounge and TV room 20 by 20 game room with vending machines at five cents. 289 members have registered and youth cards are available free from Storme or Teen age Recreation President Suzanne Brown for ages 13 to 19. The facilities will accommodate about 300, up from 75.

Peter M. Vinsavage Herrin Knights of Columbus Hugh Walker Robert de Gasperi Milton L. Mosello E. F. Lyday John G. Branca John J. Nozotti Joseph C. Calcaterra Samuel Love Frank J. Serati Steve Raski Storme Suzanne Brown

Carterville Fire Chief Quits as Council Delays Vote

Carterville Fire Chief Sam Corbitt resigns and the council tables the acceptance vote until next week. He sought a 100 dollar monthly raise amid disputes over salaries and personnel changes, including the firing of a city worker. The town debates legality of council revenue from city contracts and other agenda items.

Carterville Sam Corbitt Corbitt Everett Walker Leonard Hastie Walker The Water Commission Pearl Bellow Hastie A. D. Morgan Lacy Lee

Johnston City Native Gene Goad Discharged from Navy

Gene Goad returns home to Johnston City after four years service with the Sea Bees. He served in the Philippines and Kwajalein Island and is the son of Mr and Mrs James Goad of Jefferson Avenue.

Gene Goad Johnston City Sea Bees Phillipines Kwajalein Island James Goad Jefferson Avenue

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Fred Doody Hugh Dixon Joe Bate Dne County Asses Clyde Simmons Eli G. E. Lichliter Vergennes F. C Makanda E. E. Wilson Pomona Harry L. Bridgeman Grand Tower Jackson Joe Bryant Levan Jim Cavaness W. H. Lindsey Raymond Krause Ft. Bluff George Baker Herrin Apple Festival Book HFC Oe Oebi Public Square Cline City Hall Teen Age Recreation Board Linda Southern Wendell Winters Marion High Eaton & Brown Appliance Co East Main Carbondale Carl E. Miller Williamson County Court House Illinois Marion Center Vinsavage Herrin KC Kayser California Zwice Herrin and Carbondale Lee Mora E. M. Dirksen R-Ill Illinois Central Illinois Commerce Commission Bellans Bell-ans WHITE Lectric CO Hy-Way Lumber CO South Park Avenue Aun S. Illinois
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