Bruce Barnes becomes new owner of Logan House Hotel Murphysboro
Bruce Barnes sole stockholder of Logan House Corp purchases the Murphysboro hotel from Everett Jefferson and Delores Odum partners. The circuit court approved sale of 50 shares for 1000 dollars as chattel property. The 53 room hotel at 9 S 11th St anchors a complex including Waffle Shop Cafe Commander Tap Room and Pump Room.
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Bruce Barnes
Oak Lawn
Chicago
Logan House
Murphysboro
Barnes
Logan House Corp
Everett Jefferson
Delores Odum
Joe Odum
S. 11Th St
Southern Illinois University
12Th Street
John A Logan
U.S
Harrisburg
Odum
Bowen named CIPS chief executive as Luthringer retires
Kenneth E. Bowen succeeds Marshall S. Luthringer as president and chief executive of Central Illinois Public Service Co effective May 1. Donald G. Raymer, Mattoon, elected vice president to assume Bowen's duties in the Springfield office. Other officers and board members are re elected. a 28 cent per share dividend is declared. Dr. Samuel George Brinkley of Marion selected for American Chiropractic Association membership.
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Kenneth E. Bowen
Springfield
The
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Marshall S. Luthringer
Luthringer
Utility
Donald G. Raymer
Mattoon
CIPS
Bowen
J. R. Broderick
Jay Paul Wade
G. R. Cook
Ralph E. Lindner
William H. Kuntzi
K. S. Federer
William F Grant
S. D. Pitzer
Broderick
J. S. Dilsaver
Partici
Samuel George Brinkley
North Market
Marion
American Chiropractic Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Brinkley
Linda
Suzanne Drive
Logan College of Chiropractic
Sidney C. Birdsley
Shell Oil builds new service station at Emerald Lane
A ranch-style three-bay Shell service station rises at the Emerald Lane and Route 13 intersection across from Mardale shopping center. Delays due to wet ground noted. health officials say construction will remove the rat habitat. The site was once slated for a large shopping center development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Oil Co
Emerald Lane
Rt. 13
Mardale
Charles Goss
Chevy Home Sales
Keith Miller
Jackson County Health Department
Goss
Shopper's card reshapes buying from cradle to grave
The shopper's card or merchant card arises in many cities with banks and independents issuing universal shopping cards. It promises one monthly bill for diverse purchases, potential free credit if paid on time, and possible cash advances, but warns of risk if lost or misused and ongoing merchant disputes.
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Robert J. Cole
New York Times
American Express
Herrin Scout Promoted to Life Scout at Court of Honor
Bob Samay son of Mr and Mrs Joe Samay of Herrin earned Life Scout rank at a Court of Honor held April 28 at the First Presbyterian Church Herrin. He also received merit badges for pioneering firemanship athletics safety and citizenship in the community. Other scouts earning badges included Gary Lemon Bruce Henley Mark Redfearn Mike Redfearn Frank Springer Randy Thetford Mike Neely Danny Cox David Erwin Dennis Ogden and Barry Sohn.
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Bob Samay
Joe Samay
Herrin
Samay
First Presbyterian Church of
Gary Lemon
Bruce Henley
Mark Redfearn
Mike Redfearn
Frank Springer
Randy Thetford
Mike Neely
Danny Cox
David Erwin
Dennis Ogden
Barry Sohn
Communications consultant named for General Telephone Co Illinois
Brooks E High named communications consultant for General Telephone Co of Illinois based in Carbondale. He assumed the post Wednesday and lives with his wife in Herrin. Harold Joe Swinford named plant supervisor for Carbondale central office equipment maintenance. He and his wife will move from Harrisburg to Carbondale once housing is found.
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Brooks E. High
General TelePhone Co. of
Illinois
Carbondale
High
Herrin
Harold Joe Swinford
Harrisburg
Mine exams set in area across six Illinois cities
Miner examinations will be held in six Illinois cities in May. Applicants must show at least one year of practical mining experience. Schedule lists Du Quoin May 13 Benton May 14 Eldorado May 15 West Frankfort May 10 Marion May 17 Zeigler May 18 all at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Leon Ruff
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
du Quoin
Benton
Eldorado
West Frankfort
City Hall
Marion
Court House
Zeigler
Poison ingestion deaths rise among children in country
Each year about 2,100 people die from swallowing poison in the country and roughly 400 of the victims are children, highlighting the danger to minor residents.
Gray sells Anna Plaza motel and offices in Anna
Ralph Gray of Carbondale sells the Anna Plaza Motel and Plaza offices to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zeke Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ray. The 15 unit property at 150 E Vienna St includes the Plaza Hair Style parlor and government offices. Davidson’s family operates the motel. Donald Ray is a Be havior Research Lab assistant at Anna State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gray
Carbondale
Anna Plaza
Plaza
Robert “Zeke” Davidson
Donald Ray
Vienna St
Anna
Federal and State Agricultural Office
Cherry Realty Co
Davidson
Plaza Business Center
Egyptian Manufacturing Co
Murphysboro
Gray
Ruth Davidson
Clee Grantham
Anna State Hospital
Gilbert shifts law office to new Carbondale location
Carbondale attorney and state senator John G. Gilbert moved his law offices from 217 W. Main St. to 231 W. Main St. The relocation, to gain space and a first floor site, follows attorney Haynes E. Reese leaving 231 W. Main St. Reese has moved to 213 W. Main St. in January. Gilbert’s brother W. P. Gilbert plans to join the firm this fall after ending a 40 year Chicago association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
John G. Gilbert
W. Main St
Main St
Gilbert
W. P. Gilbert
Chicago
Haynes E. Reese
Reese
Jefferson County Adopts New Illinois Constitution Workbook
Jefferson County pupils use a new programmed workbook on the Illinois constitution prepared by local officials. The book, written by Donald D. Stricklin of Project Uplift and Lawrence Elliott, an elementary teacher, includes pictures of state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Donald D. Stricklin
Lawrence Elliott
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Murphysboro Hotel
Logan
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Alfred P. Sloan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Jackson, Mich
University of Michigan
MIT
DR. Brinkley
Murphysboro Supply CO
Southern
Bening Real Estate
E. Main
Carbondale Vale LY Ary
Murphysboro Iron & Metal
Gartside
Magee - Roxbury - Viking
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Lamson Bros. & Co
W. Main Street
Lamson Bros. « Co
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Midwest Stock Exchange
Middlewest
Reliable Company
P. O. Box
Freeburg, Ill
Tri-State
G-Rage
Hobgood Contractors, Inc
E. Riverside Dr
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Chamber OF Cmmerce
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Hallmark Pools
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