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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
7
Makanda Baptist church schedules a Farmers Day service with attendees urged to wear print or gingham dresses and overalls for men. The event follows a weekend of local gatherings including baptisms at Oak Grove and a banquet at Giant City lodge. Residents report hail damage to orchards and livestock incidents, with community news from Turnerville, Buncombe and Carbondale.
Mrs. Charles Broadway leaving Cobden travels to Anchorage to join Lt. Broadway stationed at Elmendorf Air Base. The couple, with Broadway being son of Blake Guarters in Anchorage, plan to reside there. Broadway’s background includes seven years in service and ties to Marion and Cobden communities.
Jackson county Home bureau executive board met Tuesday at the courthouse in Murphysboro to plan activities for December 1 start. Goals include practical financial security, better family living and improved health standards. Eleven major lessons approved for unit meetings on topics such as family life, home sewing, meat planning, poultry cookery and more. Two special projects approved: a child development study group and a furniture refinishing class. Three county wide meetings set on mental health fruit and vegetable freezing and financial plans for illness death wills and estates.
Detroit police suspended Patrolman Philip Kolhoff after he reported a pickpocket stole his service firearm. The 30 year old officer faced internal review following the allegation and the incident drew city attention.
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