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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

15

Vienna Sets Start on $73,000 Municipal Gas System

Construction began on the $73,000 municipal gas system in Vienna with a 90 day completion target under contract with M. L. Hutcher Co. Inc. Mayor Earl Upton said about 50 residents have applied for gas meters and the city plans to connect the entire town within five years. Asphalt street resurfacing will start soon at an estimated cost of $6,000. The council eyeing hydrants where needed and curb gutter work on College Street.

Water Department Herrin Vienna M. L. Hutcher Co., Inc Earl Upton College Street Upton

Robert Wesson Gibson Named Moderator in Presbyterian Church

Knoxville AP reports Dr. Robert Wesson Gibson, president of Monmouth College, has been elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Church in North America. The announcement comes from Knoxville with details of his new leadership role and background at Monmouth College in Illinois.

Knoxville, Tenn Robert Wesson Gibson Monmouth United Presbyterian Church In North America

New Bank Building Burns in Logansport Indiana

Seven Logansport firefighters were injured battling a 375000 dollar blaze that heavily damaged the New National Bank of Logansport Building, a four week old downtown edifice. Fire Chief Richard Eisert said the fire likely began in the lounge kitchen on the second floor housing offices and an employee lounge.

National Bank of

Gas mains laid prompt raised after completion

A brief note states concerns or commentary about outcomes following the laying of gas mains, including potential effects on projects and timelines. The text implies subsequent developments or reactions after installation work.

School Board Assn Meet Set June 18 Egyptian Division

Five Carbondale men will attend a meeting of the executive committee of the Egyptian Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards June 18 at Giant City State Park. R C Joseph, president of District 165 Carbondale High School Board and IASB vice president, will attend along with James Feirich E D McGuire C O Young and E T Simonds. The committee will plan a fall conference and outline an Egyptian Division program. District 95 Carbondale Grade School Board will not be represented.

Carbondale Illinois Assn Giant City State Park R. C. Joseph Carbondale High School Board of Education IASB James Feirich E. D. McGuire C. O. Young E. T. Simonds Carbondale Grade School Board of Education

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