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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1964

Page

9

Post Office Bids Sought for Gorham Quarters

A second bid call for new Gorham post office quarters will be issued in July. Bids were not accepted earlier. submissions due by July 31 to the regional real estate officer in Peoria. Lease to the postal department for five years with option to renew ten, private construction, and square feet interior space with outside parking. WELFARE COMMITTEE MEMBERS RENAMED Cecil Powell Norman Albert Frank Lockwood named to three year terms by County Board effective through June 30, 1987. Board also approved various county claims. CARS COLLIDE IN CARBONDALE Two cars collided at the Dog N Suds on Rt. 13 west of Carbondale about 10:45 p m Tuesday. Drivers: James Reichrath and James Porter. Porter's car backed into Reichrath's as he was leaving the lot.

Gorham Post Office Department Peoria Postal Department Welfare Committee Williamson County Welfare Service Committee County Board of Commissioners Cecil Powell W. Warren St Marion Norman Albert Broadway St Johnston City Frank Lockwood W. Cherry St Herrin Board of Commissioners Motoruel Lax Carbondale Rt. 13 James L. Reichrath Logan St Murphysboro James F. Porter 15Th St Porter Sycamore Street Reichrath

SIU Acquires Ghost Chair For Museum

The Southern Illinois University Museum acquired a New Guinea ghost chair, a carved single log seat with religious significance used in ancestral rites and battles. The May Department Stores collection includes this item valued at $800, plus a polychromed ancestral figure valued at $200 and a ceremonial mask from the Sepik River region valued at $100, among other pieces.

New Guinea Southern Illinois University Museum SIU May Department Stores Company St. Louis Pfamous-Barr Philip J.C. Dark Anthropology Papua Alan Cohn Humanitities div Morris Library Sepik River May Morton D. May American Association of Museums Myron Vourax Lake Murik

Summer Camp Aid Shortfall Prompt Calls for Donations

Two Murphysboro professional groups have donated 28 to fund summer camps for public aid families. Funds cover a one week session for a 13 year old at Southern Illinois University Little Grassy Lake and a three week leadership camp for a 14 to 18 year old. Deadline approaches for leadership camp July 1 with camps starting June 21. Volunteers will plan activities with professional staff, including stars plants animals and outdoor skills. Businesses groups and individuals are urged to contact the public aid office in Murphysboro to contribute.

Murphysboro Jackson County Public Aid Dept Larry Vitale Ministerial Association Business and Professional Women's Association Southernllinois University Little Grassy Lake Hinless Nore Vitale department #0 Public Aid Office

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