Marion Woman Heads Bureau at 37th Annual Meeting
Mrs. N. H. Miller of Marion was elected president of Williamson County Home Bureau at the 37th annual meeting held in the Marion Junior High School cafeteria. Officers include Mrs. Robert Blankenship vice president and Mrs. Hubert Fulkerson secretary with other roles listed. A decorating talk by Wayne Green highlighted the session and a memorial was given for charter member Elizabeth Barter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Miller
Marion
Williamson County Home Bureau
Robert Blankenship
Hubert Fulkerson
Lucille Harris
Joe Stritzel
Johnston City
Lester King
Paul Wheeler
J. H. Dahmer
Ways and Means
Wayne Green
Oscar Schatale
Elizabeth Barter
A. M. Itzmass
R. O. Thompson
Lucy Houston
Josehine Ridlen
Oleviaras
H. H. Fulkerson
West Frankfort
Miller
Ruth Grant
Home Bureau
Sam Jones
Gary Jones
Ivis Trammel
Cambria Woman Mae Foster Howell Dies at 65
Mrs Mae Foster Howell 65 of Cambria died at Herrin Hospital after a six week illness. Born Crainville March 1 1890 she lived in Cambria four years and was twice married first to James Edward Foster then Elvan Howell. She leaves four sons two daughters ten grandchildren a brother and a sister. Funeral services set for 3 p m Saturday at Cambria First Pentecostal Church with Rev Paul Davidson officiating Burial in Blairsville Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home Herrin in charge
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Cambria
Mae Foster Howell
Herrin Hospital
Crainville
James Edward Foster
Hurst
Elvan Howell
Paragould
Ark
Cambria First
Marion GI Promotes Leroy Gibbons to Sergeant First Class
Leroy Gibbons son of Mrs Edna Gibbons Rt 2 Marion recently attained sergeant first class status while serving with VII Corps in Mohringen Germany.
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Leroy Gibbons
Edna Gibbons
Marion
VII Corps
Mohringen
Germany
Sparta Coal Company Fishing Rodeo Draws 120 Officials
A fish rodeo for Moffat Coal Company officials from Sparta was held last week at the company lake on mine property. Frank Stocks of Bell and Zoller Coal Company led the event with Courtney Bilderback assisting. Prizes went to anglers with the largest catches. The Moffat mine is owned and operated by Bell and Zoller of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat Coal Company of
Sparta
Frank Stocks
St. Louis
Bell and Zoller Coal Company
Courtney Bilderback
Moffat Mine
Bell and Zoller Company of
Chicago
Deaths Up In Jackson May Report
Jackson County Health Department figures show 33 resident deaths in May, up seven from April and 17 more than February. Heart disease led with 11 deaths, cancer six, nephrities five, strokes four. non-residents added several counts. Age groups ranged from 30s to 90 plus, with the largest at 80 to 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department
Williamson
Perry
Saline
Johnson
Stottard
Murphysboro Lions Visit Menard Prison in Chester
Murphysboro Lions plan a Tuesday tour of Menard Penitentiary in Chester replacing their dinner meeting. Members meet at 5:15 p m at the GM and O railroad lot at Walnut and 19th Street to board charter buses. Warden Ross Randolph will lead the visit program.
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Murphysboro
Menard Penitentiary
Chester
Gm&o
Walnut and
19Th Street
Menard
Ross Randolph
Diaz Diatron weight loss ad promises money back
An advertisement touts a weight loss product called Diatron claiming it curbs hunger without drugs or exercise. It guarantees weight loss in the first package or the cost is refunded, with sales through several drug stores and mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt Drug Store
Carbondale
Gilbert
Herrin
Nunney's
Murphysbore
Atomic Plane Hopes Bright
Washington AP reports the Atomic Energy Commission seeks funds to accelerate work on atomic powered aircraft amid hints of a new approach. House appropriations testimony quotes AEC Chairman Lewis L Strauss saying experimental results justify intensified efforts though details remain unrevealed. Major hurdle remains a flight capable power plant.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
House
Subcommittee
AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
Strauss
Anna Breakins Report On Break-In At Peters and Son Garage
Sheriff Roy G. Dillon reported a break in at the E A Peters and Son garage in Anna on Tuesday night. Entry was gained by forcing the door and a soft drink machine was broken into. No items were reported missing and details noted the incident alongside local agency notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Peters and Son
Anna
Roy G. Dillon
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Marion GI
Sparta Coal Company
Jackson
Murphysboro Lions
Menard Prison
Anna Breakin
Commission
Cannondale Walgreen
S. Clinois
Cal
Frigidaire
S. Hlinois Carbondale
Van’s
Phelan’s
North Park Ave
Esc
Sra Ly Mee Asd
Illinois
Peng
Poeto E
Per
Brassieres
MR. Green
Terrific
Kreg
Ell
Trreg
Hillinois Brokerages
Sycee I
OAV
Socciel
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