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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1961

Page

4

Scout Council building work slated in Herrin area

Scout officials plan to start building the new Herrin headquarter within 30 days on East Herrin street using the former Egyptian Boy Scout Council depot site. Enterprise Builders Inc. of Carbondale to buy the depot for 15000 dollars with Kondale as general contractor. The project aims to offset 18000 dollar costs with volunteer labor and donated materials, including plumbing and lighting fixtures. The one room 40 by 76 foot building will feature a reception area and offices for the Scout executive and staff, with interior plans for a sales office records room and a 19 by 27 meeting room.

Area Scout Herrin Boy Scout Council Llinois Central Railroad Enterprise Builders Inc Kondale Dwain Con- Murphy Murphy Herrin Street National Staple and Machine Co Herrin Chamber of Commerce Deborah William Runion Carbondale Doetors Hospital Seaut Exécut Feld

Williamson Plans Visit Of X Ray Unit

A mobile chest X ray unit will visit Williamson County starting June 27 and continue through most of July. The visits cover major industries and towns with X rays limited to residents over 30. New group president Paul Johnson and new board members James Frick and Oral Potts were named, with Dr David Richerson speaking at the last meeting.

Williamson County Williamson County Tuberculosis Association Paul Johnson Herrin James, Frick Marion Oral Potts Johnston City David P. Richerson

Wastebasket Fire At SIU Campus Damages Only Trash Item

Carbondale Fire Department responded to a wastebasket fire at Felts Hall Thompson Point Southern Illinois University at 10 40 p m Friday. Chief Rey Bain reported only the wastebasket was damaged and no injuries occurred.

Carvondale Fire Department Felts Hall Thompson Point Southern Illinois University Rey Bain

Giants Sign Roosevelt Brown To 1961 Contract

Roosevelt Brown, an all pro offensive tackle for five NFL seasons, signed his 1961 contract today with the New York Giants. The deal confirms Brown’s return to the Giants for the upcoming season amid renewed optimism for the team’s line play.

New York Roosevelt Brown New York Giants

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