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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1954

Page

10

10 Herrin Funds Still In Red

Herrin city finances show general accounts with May receipts of 24 273.99 and disbursements of 20 138.84, leaving a month end balance of 8 481.60 under Treasurer Ferrell M. Starnes report. Ten funds remain in the red including a street and alley deficit of 4 511.36 and a fire department deficit of 4 202.37. Reserve accounts show receipts 469.35 and expenditures 812.68 leaving a non-transferable balance of 48 789.68. During May 1 200 was transferred from street and allowance to sewer disposal as loan payment. Tax payments from the Egyptian Heights housing project totaled 864.20. Parking meters and fines produced 2 311. Receipts from George Woods and John Belcher totaled 66.10 and 259.10 respectively.

Herrin General Ferrell M. Starnes Egyptian Heights George Woods John Belcher

Steeleville Girl Hurt in Car Collision

Evelyn Salger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Salger of Campbell Hill, sustained a minor leg injury in a two car crash on Route 43 west of Steeleville. The collision occurred when her father’s car hit another driven by Ed Lieter of Steeleville as he turned into a driveway from the highway.

Evelyn Salger Arnold Salger Campbell Hill Rt. 43 Steeleville Miss Salger Ed Lieter Lieter

Fire Destroys Vehicle Near Tilden Prompting Escape

John Blum and Jerry Sparking escaped a burning truck Monday near Tilden after fire broke out under the seat. Neighbors extinguished the blaze before it reached the gasoline tank, and the Tilden fire crew was summoned but not needed to extinguish further.

John Blum Jerry Sparking Tilden

Drag-NOT Tablets Promise Quick Health Boost

Drab symptoms blamed on iron-poor blood or mineral deficiencies. Drag-NOT Tablets claim to quickly restore energy, improve digestion, and renew vitality within seven days. Available at Hagler's U.K. Drug Store 1318 Walnut Murphysboro for $1.98 monthly.

Hagler’s U.K Walnut Murphysboro

Steeleville Legion Names New Officers

Everette Bollman was named commander of the Steeleville American Legion post at the annual chicken fry dinner. Other officers named were Marvin Mueller as senior vice commander, Gerald Ahrens as junior vice commander, and Carl Fiene as finance officer. Appointive officers will be selected later.

Everette Bollman Steeleville

Good Luck Glove to Close for Vacation

The Good Luck Glove Co will close its two plants in Carbondale and Metropolis from July 2 to July 19 for its annual two weeks vacation. Dan Lurie, secretary of the company, announced the plan. The Carbondale plant employs 250 to 300 workers and Metropolis about 500.

The Good Luck Glove Co Carbondale Metropolis Dan Lurie

Neurologists Elect Bailey President of US Group

Dr Percival Bailey of the University of Illinois Chicago is named president of the American Neurological Association at its Atlantic City meeting on June 16.

Atlantic City Percival Bailey University of Illinois Medical School Chicago American Neurological Assn

Egyptian Music Camp Opens Second Week in Du Quoin

The thirteenth annual Egyptian Music Camp at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds enters its second week with record enrollment from 10 states. Five groups will perform this week, with a June 18 concert by the Egyptian Camp Band and chorus. Operetta plans for July 2 and 3 are underway.

du Quoin du Quoin Strate Fairgrounds A. T. Atwood

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