Cobden Woman Makes Folk Like Her Work Skydiving Show
An 85 year old Cobden woman is highlighted for her crafts and art in a Herrin program featuring skydiving displays, fireworks and a variety of community events. Mrs Carrie Moore is noted for hand hooked rugs, painted china, and pottery, with admiration for her quiet talent and community involvement.
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Rey Onater
Nagy Hodges
Cobden Wilhat
Carrie
Moore
Shi
Mosté
Mer’ Téddy
Pelal Alghei
Mrs. Moore
Fourth of July Reflections From Marion Oldtimer
A Marion elder recalls classic Fourth of July celebrations with parades, bands, and speeches at the fairgrounds. He laments changes over time, noting fewer veterans in uniform and a quieter observance, contrasting it with former spirited events and community gatherings.
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Péebus
Marion Bard
Peebles
Protas
Péebles
Néély
Johnston City Homecoming Week Opens With Service
Johnston City ushers in a five day homecoming with a church service at 7:30 p.m. and a parade forming at Grand Avenue and West Broad. The schedule highlights a Liberty theme, a Miss Johnston City pageant, bugle corps displays, and a fireworks finale. Tickets cost $1 in advance with free midway and exhibits throughout.
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West Broad
Thej Street
14Th Stréet
Kentucky Valley Bay
Padudah
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Barhard Hedéldy
Frieda
Waisen
Baul Springs
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Partici
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William Shawmeker
MAFI
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Gabrelelles
Belhas
Thelteville
Missouri
Milnoision
American Woodman Cadets
J. M. Kilbreth
Corps of
Johnston Elty
Air Force
Floyd Reed
Atomic ‘Energy Commission
Atomic
Mix Frdheés
Liss Club
Ieshbeth Aid
Strothmann
Murphysboro
Ile
Negka’ iUaciry
Ston City
Navy
Jule Johnson
General
Joe Scoby Rings Bells at Home for Centennial Bell Collection
Joe Scoby, a longtime bell collector from Bay City, has built a 500 plus bell collection with two items over 2000 years old and a uniquely decorated Egyptian bell. He sparked his interest with the Liberty Bell story but will not ring a centennial replica this Thursday. He and his mother will observe as they ring their bells at home, honoring forebears.
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Miles
Scoby
Old Arid New Area Bells To Ring On July 4 Holiday
The oldest liberty bell will join a national bell ringing on July 4 to honor independence. Bells from Herrin to Marion and Murphysboro will ring at 1 PM with church, school, and carillon sounds plus a “Let Freedom Ring” program at city parks. Girl Scouts and local clubs back the effort with displays, favors, and hospital activities.
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Hertin
Inne
Cee
West
Ragkaskia
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Francia
Car
Béndile
Fierrin
Mihisic
Son Boy Scout
Sujet Hettti
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Wom
Carl Bruce
National Histori
Ball Asetirres
Ithe Héétin Birs
Marlén
Carl Wiérikean
Glié Club
Robert L. Buller
Marion
Wiémken
Murphysboro
Murphys
Eirs Lodge
Randolph County Historical Society
Favard
Frankfort Public Housing Drawings Ready for Bids
Executive director Kuca of Hid PRARKHA County Housing Authority said working drawings for Frankfort public housing have been submitted to the Public Housing Administration Chicago regional office for approval. The authority will advertise for bids to build the larger and smaller towers across four sites in Frankfort.
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Kuca
Hid Prarkha County Housing Authority
Public Housing Administration
Chicago
Fdir
Bea Pha
Sporsves Mia
Frankfort
Chief Warns Fireworks Users Sellers In Murphysboro
Police Chief James Hiller of Murphysboro warns fireworks users and sellers that arrests and fines await violators this week. He vows a doubled effort Wednesday and Thursday during Riverside Page celebration as Jackson County Civil Defense Auxiliary assists. The department reports no complaints so far this year.
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Murphysboro
James Hiller
Hilla
Jackson
Civil Defense Auxiliary
Willy
Riverside
Pa ' Ghicé
Hibler
Union County Fete Planned at Anna City Park
Union County hosts a first Fourth of July fete at Anna City Park with a two hour house show. The event features fireworks valued at 1000 dollars, a pair of chase activities, dance contests, Rhythm Rackets music, and performances by local school bands. Admission is free and booths offer treats while pony rides entertain children.
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Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Ie Chamber of Chimerce Spontsors
Muphysboro Kiwanis Club
Legion’ League
Union County
Anna City Park
Dallas
Atha Police Départment
Anafi County Fireworks
Hier
Baik
Anta
60 Children Go Camping at Southern Illinois University
More than 60 crippled children will attend the first session of Camp Little Giant opening at Southern Illinois University’s Little Grasty Lake. Mrs Mildred Hillathd, executive director of the BAUR Illinois Association for the Crippled Inc., said the children will undergo speech therapy and participate in recreational camp activities including swimming, boating, archery, and wheelchair rolling. The camp, funded by Easter Seal contributions, offers three sessions with applications still available for the second and third sessions.
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Southern Ilinois University
Little Grasty Lake
Mildred Hillathd
Baur Ilinois Association
Rippled Inc
Yoo
Southern
Ilinois
Sint
Ri Ling
Holland
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