Plan to Finish Vet Facilities At Anna Hospital
William E. Wetherington stated final plans are under way to complete basement rooms at the Anna State hospital veterans building. Funds cover wall decoration, flooring, and furnishing for a game room, occupational therapy room, reading and visiting room, and recreation space. Equipment is ordered for the therapy room. a barber shop and film viewing room serve veterans. Crooked grounds and a softball field will be added nearby. The E-type building wings house forty two beds each. 118 veterans are housed, with some occasionally receiving care at the main hospital.
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William E. Wetherington
Southern Illinois
Anna State Hospital
Croquest
Institution At
Jacksonville
Anna Veterans
Refrigerators and Ranges Likely to Rise in Price
Dan Packard of Nash Kelvinator predicts higher fridge and range prices at the 10 day Chicago furniture market. He spoke at a panel during the market’s opening at the Merchandise Mart. The event runs behind closed doors and cites federal credit curbs as a factor.
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Chicago
Dan Packard
Nash Kelvinator
Detroit
Packard
Furniture Mart
Merchandise Mart
Barr Estate valued at 465000 after long Senate service
Richard J. Barr a longtime Illinois state senator died Monday at 85 leaving an estate worth 465000. The Will County probate filing shows 400000 in real estate and the rest in personal property with the residue divided among three children after bequests. Barr served 48 years in the Illinois Senate.
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Jonet
Richard J. Barr
Illinois Senate
Barr
Will County
State Senate
Senate approves 50 000 for Barr statue
Springfield June 20 AP. The Illinois Senate approved a 50 000 appropriation for a cast statue of the late Sen Richard J Barr of Joliet. The measure moves to the next stage.
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Senate
Barr
Springfield
Richard J. Barr
Joliet
Ilinois Senate
Appliance Industry Faces Rising Costs with No Price Drops
The speaker cites decreased sales in household appliances especially refrigerators and notes higher costs with no near term price reductions for the appliance sector. He warns the trend may pressure manufacturers and retailers as demand softens.
House Calls for Placing Figure in Rotunda Niche
The House votes to position a figure in a niche within the state capitol rotunda, outlining plans for display location and approval process.
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State House
Vikings Capture and Plunder Ancient Paris
The ancient city of Paris faced multiple Viking raids in which raiders seized key wealth and valuables. Chronicles note repeated attacks during early medieval times with destruction to fortifications and disruption of local governance.
New Postal Checks Take Effect July First
A new money order system begins July 1 with orders resembling government checks. They may be cashed at any post office or bank within a year, are issued in 1 cent to 100 dollar amounts, and require identity proof for payees. Banks will handle cashing directly to the Federal Reserve.
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Ment
Post Office Department
Washington
Federal Reserve Office
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