Lastour Labels Replaces Locomotives at Murphysboro Roundhouse
The former GM&O roundhouse in Murphysboro now houses Lastour Corporation label printing. It uses rotogravure presses to print multi color labels for beer brands and food products. Engineers and supervisors, including Norman Pierson and James Gleason, oversee cylinders, storage racks, and drying systems as labels roll out to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jld
Casey Jones
Gm&o
Murphysboro Roundhouse
Lusour Corporation
Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Roundhouse
Murphysboro
Mexico
D. W. Meet
St. Louis
James A. Higgins
Higgins
Louisville
Howard
Lastour
Lastour Corporation
Leon McMannis
McMannis
Masonic Leader Capt. John Henry Cowles Dies at 90
Washington dispatch reports Capt. John Henry Cowles, a longtime leader in American Masonic affairs, died Friday at age ninety. He presided in national Lodges and contributed to lodge charity and guidance. His death closes a lengthy foster of Masonic service across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Henry Cowles
America
Detour Planned for U S 51 Repairs in Southern Illinois
Illinois Division of Highways announced changes in roadwork on U S 51 from DeSoto to Carbondale with a detour via County road Ill 149 and Ill 13 adding 10 miles. U S 51 Makanda Road to Anna will have pavement patching with 1 1 miles of one way traffic at intervals and little or no delay. Drive carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Division of Highways
Illinois
U. S. 51
DeSoto
Carbondale
U.S. 51
Makanda Road
Anna
Steeleville Scouts Receive New Charter
Steeleville Boy Scouts received a troop charter this week at a lake picnic near Percy. R. L. Hays presented the charter to Ralph Hampton of the Lutheran Laymen's League sponsor. Walter Meyer introduced the new troop leader and welcomed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeleville
Percy
R. L. Hays
Ralph Hampton
Lutheran Laymen’s League
Walter Meyer
Worst mine accident in Southern Illinois claims three lives
Three Herrin men fell to their deaths in a freak shaft accident at Freeburn's Island Mine near Johnston City on Tuesday night. A fourth miner was critically injured but improving, and three others survived the incident as the 1954 local mine death toll rose to eleven in the region. Meanwhile Miller’s 4 to 4 tie vote remains unbroken, and Franklin’s city role was unsettled after not being confirmed and reportedly resigning before returning as Williamson County deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Orient 2
Herrin
Freeburn
Island
Johnston City
Miller
Franklin
SIU Vocational-Technical Institute Grants First Diplomas
The Southern Illinois University Vocational-Technical Institute awarded its first diplomas at Sunday commencement. More than 300 degrees were conferred, including 350 to VTT graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University Vocational-Technical Institute
SIU
VTT
Highway Deaths Top Week Across Three Counties
Three fatalities from separate crashes occurred near Wolf Lake Creal Springs and Sandusky during the week. State police District 13 at Di Quoin reported 135 area road accidents in May yielding 25 deaths, the highest monthly toll in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Lake
Creal Springs
Sandusky
di Quoin
Herrin Chief of Police Replaced by Ex-Mayor Henderson
Herrin chief of police St. Franklin was replaced by former mayor Fred Henderson on Tuesday averting another possible clash with aldermen over leadership. Franklin had been originally confirmed for the post.
Southern Illinoisan Newspaper Address and Credits
The Southern Illinoisan is a regional paper published in Carbondale with additional offices in Herrin and Murphysboro. It is a second class matter post entry under the 1879 act and lists historical office addresses and lineage as successor to prior local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Ilinois Publications Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Carbondae
The
Carbondale Daily Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Civil Defense observers monitor air activity over Illinois targets
Civil Defense volunteers set 24 hour observation posts starting Monday to spot enemy planes en route to Illinois industrial sites. State police hailed the effort as a success for transmissions but noted limited public participation and interest in the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Volunteer Air
Illinois
Est
Rts
Carbondale Plant Sold in East St. Louis for 2500
CLO-BIN INC of Carbondale sold at East St. Louis Friday to ovel Hall and associates for 2500 and subject to outstanding mortgages. The plant was brought to the city in May 1953 through the Chamber of Commerce and local capital after an abortive second fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clo-Bin, Inc
Carbondale
East St. Louis
Friday Ovel Hall and Associates
Carolville
Chamber of Commerce
Raising Drive to Keep Failing Fire IAD Afloat
Bankruptcy filed on April 27 1954 casts doubt on the company future. Despite efforts by a new Board of Directors Attorney John Lannin and Vice President Robert Henderson the firm may not remain in Carbondale permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
John Lannin
Robert Henderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Mayhew
Southern Illinois An
Lustour
Lustour Press
Norman Pierson
James Gleason
Physboro
Una Potter
Mary McComb
Ava
Hilbert Hagnauer, Sr
Hilbert Jr
Robert
Clarence Bocklitz
George Losson
Brunner
USS
Rhodes-Burford
Crawshaw Ambulance Service
Craws Hav
Williamson County
Herrin Jaycees
Herrin Carnival Grounds
South Side Lumber Co
South Park Avenue
Southern Metal Arts CO
Allen
Vacation Bible School
Baptist Book Store
W. Main St
Kitchen Ensemble
Stac Ames
Universal Gas Range
China Service
Carass
Cory
Uli
Electric & Gas Company
Walnut S
Marion
W. Main
W. Monroe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!