New Owners Open Store In Murphysboro
Mr and Mrs Tom Easton opened the Murphysboro Variety Store at 1400 Walnut St after purchasing the Huffman property in April from Delvis Reiss of St Louis Mo Mrs Huffman retired in April Eastons long time Murphyshorn residents will manage the shop which now features fluorescent lighting repainted interior new stock shelves in the rear and carries children and infant clothing tools school supplies toys and other variety items Easton is linked to Jackson County Battery and Electric Go and Murphysboro Auto Supply.
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Murphysboro
Walnut St
Huffman's
Tom Easton
Eastons
Delvis Reiss
St. Louis
Carl Huffman
Huffman
Easton
Murphyshorn
Jackson County Battery and Electric Go
Murphysboro Auto Supply
University Architects elect Pulley vice president
Charles Pulley, Southern Illinois University architect, elected vice president at the annual meeting of the Association of University Architects held last four weeks at New York University. He previously served as secretary treasurer. Pulley, a Marion native who joined the University staff in 1951, participated in a program on developments at the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses. Frederick M. Mann Jr. of the University of Washington is president. Next year’s meeting will be at Stanford University and UCLA in Los Angeles.
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Charles Pulley
Southern Ilinois University
Association of University Architects
New York University
Pulley
Marion
Carbondale
Edwardsville
Sguthern
Frederick M. Mann Jr
University of Washington
Stanford University
UCLA
Los Angeles
Garden Tours Funds Sought To Repay Bald Knob Cross Debt
Wayman Presley heads a fundraising effort for Bald Knob Cross near Alto Pass. A half acre garden will be named for donors of 25 000 toward repaying a 400 000 loan for the 111 foot structure. Presley, a Makanda former mail carrier now promoter, uses World’s Fair tour profits to retire the loan. Tours sold through Aug 1, with future departures Aug 1–8 Aug 9–15 Aug 29–Sept 5 and Sept 12–19.
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Bald Knob Cross
Alto Pass
Wayman Presley
Presley
Makanda
T Promoter
Imperial West Apartments Open Grand Opening Today
Imperial West Apartments at 417 Graham St in southeast Carbondale debuts as the sixth of 11 units in a $125 million private housing development. The 18 three room units feature electric heat, wall-to-wall carpet, fully electric kitchen with range and refrigerator, tiled baths, laundry in the basement, and resident parking. Unfurnished rentals are $125 per month. one furnished model unit will be open for inspection. Built by Stan Clark and A J Carmino Construction Co., the rental office is at 100 Washington St.
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Imperial West Apartments
Carbondale
Graham St
Stan Clark
A. J. Cargnino
Washington St
Salmo and Miller Picked for National Photo Internship
Two Southern Illinois University photography seniors Frank Salmo Herrin and Bob Miller Freeport were selected for the inaugural ASMP photo internship. They will spend six weeks in New York City working with Magnum and Pix agencies. Their assignments cover the greater New York area and will be evaluated at the internship's end.
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Southern Iind San
Southern Mlingis University
American Society of Magazine
Frank Salmo
Herrin
Bob! Miller
Freeport
New York City
Salmo
Phot ‘Nagraphic
Magnum
Miller
Pix
New York
State Employes Group Meets in Chester
The Illinois State Employes Association Region Four met at the Chester American Legion Post with about 30 members from Carbondale East St Louis Mt Vernon Allen Anna and Menard. Norm Lentz outlined the state retirement plan and the survivors benefit clause for state employees.
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Ilinois State Employes Association
Chester
Hindman Earns Dental Degree and Naval Commission
Douglas Hindman son of Clell and Mrs. Hindman of Herrin earned a doctor of dental surgery degree from St. Louis University. He is commissioned as a lieutenant in the Naval Dental Corps and will serve five years at Camp Pendleton, California. He and his wife Margaret Casey of Springfield will visit Herrin in late June after state dental board exams. Eight golfers have won the US Open and PGA championships. Brides must change Social Security cards. Carbondale office notes name changes require corrected search while keeping the same account number.
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Douglas Hindman
Clell Hindman
Grove Place
Herrin
St. Louis University
Siel
Louis
Naval Dental Corps
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Hindman
University of” Michigan
St. Louis University School of Dendustry
Sigma Phi Epsilon Social’ Fraternity
Psi Omega
Margaret Casey
Springfield
Douglas William I
Carbondale
Ray B. Cohee
W. Main St
Cohee
Photo Studio Opens in Carbondale Mall
Alpha Studios in Mardale Shopping Center is now open offering portraiture wedding and commercial photography with aerial work. Operators Mr and Mrs Dick Cannon plan to add photographic supplies later and promote local service after moving from Cincinnati three years ago. AREA MEN APPOINTED HUNTING INSTRUCTORS Two local men were named certified hunter safety instructors by the National Rifle Association Charles L Cunningham 2 Murphysboro and Charles Strusz Rt 2 Carbondale will conduct classes in firearms handling and shooting techniques.
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Alpha Studios
Carbondale Photographic Studio
Mardale
Dick Cannon
Cannon
Carbondale
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Taye
Charles L. Cunningham
Murphysboro
Charles Strusz
Rt. 2
Rental Space Constructed in Carbondale on South Illinois Ave
A 75 by 48 foot masonry building opposite Holden Hospital in Carbondale is under construction to house two businesses. HE L Miller owner of Marion plumbing supply firm says the space will be leased and the structure may be completed in 30 days with Robinson Bros Construction Co as builder. Former jockey Eddie Ayre rode a record six Preakness winners.
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South Iiness Avenue
Holden Hospital
Carbondale
HE. L. Miller
Marion
Robinson Bros. Construction Co
Miller
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Uae
Model
Home Lumber CO
North Carbondale
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Bae
Mrs. Cannon
West Main
West Walnut
Pressan East
Eddie Ayrcare
Emer Lee
Ree
Els Py
Fort A
Murphysboro Tron and Metal Co
Sgis
Fai
Dimension Lumber
Murphysboro Lumber CO
Murphysbore
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