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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 2002
Page
10
Betsy Dunham of Blue River Soaps, based in Carbondale, showcases a wide range of handmade goods at Autumnfest. She explains starting the soap business three years ago after friends inspired her and notes the playful novelty items like naked-man shaped figures attract shoppers seeking practical gifts with a humorous twist.
At 3 p.m. Sunday November 17 Daniel Harmon Brush IV will attend a local author celebration at the Carbondale Public Library as part of Sesquicentennial events. Local authors will sell and sign books with light appetizers and birthday cake served. The event acknowledges Carbondale founder Daniel Harmon Brush who was killed in 1890 and features John Y Simon and Helen Deniston alongside library staff. Fran Fanning notes staff invited writers after patron suggestions.
A roundup of Veterans Day ceremonies and parades on Monday Nov 11 led by American Legion and VFW posts. Events include 11 am services at sites from Herrin to Benton to SIUC, with speeches, 21 gun salutes, color guards, and post celebrations. Contact numbers provided for details.
Notable obituaries list Juanita Mae Moore 65 of Salem, Josh Jany 20 of Chester, Paul Hungate 88 of Marion, Louise Brazier 66 formerly of Mounds, Martha Woolard 86, Ed Long 65, with services, memorials, and arrangements handled by local funerals homes and associations. Multiple services set across Carbondale, Chester, Marion, Mounds, and Cairo with donations noted.
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