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Dongola Electric Co-Operative Era in Southern Illinois
The Dongola based Southern Illinois Electric Co operative began in 1938 to deliver rural power across five counties. It expanded from 330 miles to 1568 miles of lines serving 5564 members, with plans to reach 13000, aided by a 33 person staff and a two way radio system connecting five substations.
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Dongola Electric Co-Operative
Illinois
Southern Illinois Electric Co-operative
Dongola
Co-operative
Pulaski-Alexander County
R.E.A
CIPS
Pulaski County
George Endicott
Mounds
Steeleville
Harrisburg
Salt Lake City
Russ Holcomb
John Hartline
Ject
R. T. Reeves
Ofice
Bill Huff
Coop
William M. Planert
Unity
Planert
Clyde Hogendobler
Villa Ridge
Lewis Johnson
Metropolis
Martin
Endicott
Washington
Cooperative
Pulaski
Jonesboro
Ion