Commemorative stamp goes on sale in Carbondale
A commemorative United States Post Office stamp featuring a golden eagle on black with urging to register and vote went on sale today at the Carbondale Post Office. Only 15,000 stamps were issued locally. The Carbondale League of Women Voters promotes registration drives, with outreach by Voters Service chair Wayne Leys. Eligible citizens may register at the Jackson County Courthouse in Murphysboro.
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United States Post Office
Carbondale
Carbondale League of Women Voters
Hubert Goforth
John McDermott
League of Women Voters
Wayne Leys
Voters’ Service
League
Leys
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Indian IFYE guest from Uttar Pradesh stays with Franklin County family
Satinder Kaur Cheema known as Boona from Puranpur Komatia Uttar Pradesh India is hosted by the Brownings in Franklin County as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange program. She speaks English and has spoken to 4H groups Homemakers units and Bible school classes locally. The program promotes cultural exchange with U S delegates and hosts from other countries.
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Franklin County
India
Sherman Browning
Cindy
Macedonia
Satinder Kaur Cheema
Amrik Singh Cheema
Boona
Punjab University
Puranpur Komatia
Fine Arts Theatre
Delhi
the Hour
IFYE
Cooperative Exten
Crowell 50th Wedding Anniversary Reunion Planned
Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Noah R. Crowell will gather from 2 to 4 p.m. at Evergreen Park in Carbondale to honor the couple on their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 29, 1918, in Paducah Kentucky and have lived in Carbondale 50 years.
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Noah R. Crowell
Crowells
Evergreen Park
Carbondale
Paducah
North Marion Street
Crowell
Illinois Central Railroad
Harold Mowery
Jack Crowell
Carterville
Jerry Crowell
Belleville
Ed Johnson
Murphysboro
Johnston City High School Class of 1963 Reunion Plan
Johnston City High School Class of 1963 will hold a five year reunion on July 6. A gabfest and tea run from 2 to 4 p.m. in the high school library, followed by a dinner at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Inn in Marion. For information call Mrs. John Wilson at 983-4971.
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Johnston City High School
Ramada Inn
Marion
John Wilson
Candy Stripers Awarded for 2644 Volunteer Hours
Thirty two Herrin Hospital Candy Stripers received awards for 2644 hours of service. Mrs Mary Lou Perkins and Mrs Carl Bruce presented them. Hospital plans to expand the program to include volunteers from all ages.
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Herrin Hospital
Mary Lou Perkins
R.N
Carl Bruce
Girl Scout Association
Larry Feil
Gratifying sewing tips shared by readers
Polly Cramer collects practical advice from readers across the country on saving time and effort in sewing. Tips cover lighting, using paper clips on plastics, bias binding, embroidery stamping, snap alignment, thread management, and speeding using a brick wrapped in toweling.
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Yaeae
Young Indian Farm Girl
Sion Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National 4-H Foundation
United States
Laos
Vietnam
Brownings
Illinois
Mr. and
Mrs
Hood
Entertainment
Uptowner Restaurant
N. Market
Miss King’s
Lloyd's
Mardale Shopping Center
Brown & Colombo
Herrin
Goldsmiths
Goldsmith's
Bostonian
Johnston Murphy
BPW Club
Herrin Business and Professional Women’s Club
Charles Galli
MOS
V. W. Main St
Polly Cramer
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