Du Quoin Fair Names First Woman Publicity Director
Virginia Davis of St. Louis has been named publicity director for the 1951 Du Quoin State Fair, the first woman to hold such a senior role in Illinois fair associations. W. R. Hayes announced the appointment and noted Cantor will headline a two and a half hour show at the fair on September 3.
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Illinois Fair Associations
du Quoin
W. R. Hayes
Virginia Davis
St. Louis
Miss Davis
United States
Canada
Hayes
Eddie Cantor
Comedian to perform in Du Quoin debut in Southern Illinois
The comedian assured that a recent throat ailment will not prevent his participation in the Du Quoin events. This marks his first personal appearance in Southern Illinois.
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Cantor
Southern
Illinois
Metzler Orchard Starts First Transparents Shipments
The Metzler Orchard company of Cobden began shipping Early Transparent apples with about 1,000 bushels sent from the sheds. Manager L. A. Lam er said daily shipments would rise to 1,500 and 2,500 bushels in coming days. Duchess apples are expected in about three weeks. The Metzler orchards cover around 400 acres.
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Metzler Orchard Company of
Cobden
L. A. Lamer
Larmer
Duchess
Lamer
Metzler
I. C. to Drop Cairo Span
A 1000 ton span of the old Illinois Central bridge at Cairo will be dropped into the Ohio river tomorrow to clear space for a new bridge. The 62 year old landmark is being reconstructed and will be over a mile and a half long when finished. the present bridge measures 518 feet. The drop will be the second of nine spans to be removed.
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Illinois Central
Cairo
Ohio River
Rail suspension continues during rebuilding spans removal
Work to remove damaged spans proceeds as new ones are prepared to restore rail service. Crews remove spans one by one to keep service as near normal as possible during the reconstruction effort.
Salvation Army Opens Union County Appeal
The Salvation Army launched its annual financial aid appeal in Union County on Monday. The drive runs through July 15 as field representative Mel Rawson notes local clubs are contributing to the effort.
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Salvation Army
Union County Appeal
Union County
Mel Rawson
County Leaders Appointed for Union Community Contacts
Chairmen named to serve with the committee in Union County communities. G. R. Corlis of Anna National Bank serves as county treasurer for the organization funds.
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Union County
G. R. Corlis
The
Anna National Bank
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