The Jacksonville Daily Journal from Jacksonville, Illinois • Page 17

Our door opens upon an atmosphere of deepest respect and reverence to the call of ail Faiths. 210 College Phone Jacksonville, III. Completely Air Conditioned Beardstown To Celebrate Opening Of New Highway Bridge Tuesday Journal Courier, Jacksonville, Sept. IT, 195S PADDY SAYS: When you order me. It's smart to be Scotch (May the Saints forgive me) And order Green Marked -Gov.

William G. Stratton will officially open the state's new bridge over the Illinois river at Beardstown Tuesday. This view of the bridge was taken from the Cass side of the old wagon bridge built in 1888. KEEN MARKED COM gala celebration, witji everything free, has been planned for Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Beardstown, Illinois when Gov.

William G. Stratton will dedicate and officially open the newest free bridge across the Illinois river. The $4,500,000 structure, first modern vehicular span to cross the river at this point in 67 years, replaces the old city-owned toll bridge erected in 1888. Prior to that date, all traffic across the river here was by ferry boat. Plenty Of Entertainment Following dedication ceremonies at the new bridge, free entertainment at the city square during the afiernoon and evening will include 45 minute concert by the Scott Field Air Force Band, two programs by WLDS Barn Dance stars, and a free street dance from 8 p.m.

to midnight with music by Eddy Howard and his orchestra. Gov. Stratton will dedicate the bridge at 2 p.m. daylight time, following the national anthem by the Scott Field AF band, music by the Beardstown high school band, and invocation. Mayor Glenn Tillitt, state officials and other dignitaries will be introduced.

The dedication will be broadcast over radio station WLDS, Jacksonville, and TV camera crews from KHQA-TV, Quincy, will be on hand. To Open Bridge Gov. Stratton will cut the ribbon on the Beardstown approach to the ersonal loans $500 or LESS Joy Loan Co. D. M.

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Johnson Street Phone 2445 Prs-S! This photograph, owned by Elmer Harford of Pearl, shows Beardstown on Decoration Day, 1889, when the remodeled swinging span of the wagon bridge was dedicated. Removal of this bridge will take away one of the worst hazards to river traffic in the entire Mississippi valley. The sign at the end of the bridge then warns of a "$10 fine for riding or driving faster than a wolk over this bridge." bridge and then the caravan will cross the new bridge the Schuyler county side to cut the ribbon opening the bridge to traffic on Highway 67 and Illinois Routes 100 and 103. Free entertainment will include the concert by the Scott Field AF band at the city square from 3 to 3:45 At 5 the WLS stars will give IV 2 hours free entertainment, fearing Red Blanchard; Georgia Ann girl singer; The Happy Time Trio, two boys and a girl who will sing and play instrumental solos trios; and the ever-popular Arky, the famous Arkansas Woodchopper. The WLS stars will appear again at 8 Tuesday evening for an show.

Eddy Howard At 9 P.M. At 9 Eddy Howard and his orchestra will furnish the by Favorite Dance" CLEARANCE SALE $5.95 Two pair $10 SHOE STORE S.E. Corner Square for the big all free street dance on State street in Beardstown. Free soda pop and balloons will be given the kiddies in the afternoon. With the signing of Eddy Howard and his orchestra to appear at the dedication dance, music fans in this area will have an opportunity to see and hear why the top music authorities have tabbed the Howard musicians Favorite For the many who want to 1,000 seats will be installed in the city square.

Statistics Beardstown's new bridge is 3,624 feet long and consists of five steel trusses over the channel of the river and 12 concrete approach spans. A 450-ft. main span over the navigation channel is 48 feet above high water level. The roadway of the bridge provides two traffic lanes each 13 feet wide, flanked by pedestrian walkways. The bridge will serve traffic on U.

S. Route 67 and Illinois Routes 100 and 103. Traffic volume surveys indicate that approximately 2000 vehicles per day will cross the bridge. Boyd Memorial Hospital Notes LIBERAL ALLOWANCES ON YOUif OLD WATCHES AND JEWELRY THE STORE THAT CONFIDENCE BUILT 9 WEST SIDE SQUARE JACKSONVILLE Gifts Greetings for You WAGON from Your Friendly Business Neighbors and Civie and Social Welfare Leaders On Occosion of Arrivals of Newcomers to City. Phone 193IX Mrs.

Forrest Crouse or tihlirntiom) CARROLLTON Seven babies were born the past week in Boyd Memorial hospital, six patients underwent, surgery and twenty were entered for medical care. A son was bon Sept. 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Weston Brannan of this city; a daughter, Sept, 2 to Mr.

and Mrs. Herman J. Retzer, "ampsville; a son Sept 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams, Kane; a son.

Sept. 4 to Mr. and Mrs. William Banghart, Carrollton; a daughter, Sept. 4 to Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Prough, Carrollton; a daughter, Sept. 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ward of Kane and a daughter, Sept.

4 to Mr. and Mrs. William Pinkerton, Carrollton. Patients entering for surgery were Miss Nita Shaw, and Mrs. Ruth Brannan, Eldred; Ronnie Brannan, White Hall; Mrs.

Audrey Webster, Wichita, Kansas; Donald Ferguson, Greenfield and Miss Janis Early, Alton. Entering for medical care were Mrs. Ethel Painter, Mrs. Clara Martin, Mrs. Hazel Garrison, Mrs.

Jessie Wood6, and George Jeffrey of this city; Donald Carter, Pearl; Miss Jackie Meng, Greenfield; Ernest Liles, Mrs. Winifred Daugherty, and Dennis Crotchett, Kane; Jerry King, David King and Miss Hallie Anderson. Kane; Mrs. Leona Wyatt, and Mrs. Arlene Hutton, Roodhouse; Mrs.

Cecil Camerer, Staley Stone, Garold Haverfield and Mrs. Delores Grizzle, White Hall and Irl Rhoads of Medora. Just received large shipment of GYM Shoes, GENUINE U. Keds. New Familv SHOE STORE NEW WATCHES NEW MODELS NEW STYLES NOW ON DISPLAY! SILVERWARE SPECIALS With each chest of silverware we will start your crystal for you.

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They are carrying on without tears or hatred, these mothers. Let us revere them, too, for the sa- rifices they made that we, the living, may still be free! FRANK CORRINGTON GREAT CARS FINE SERVICE SQUARE DEAL 218 Dunlap Court Jacksonville Telephone 291 We Salute Our Town FOUNTAIN PEN AUTOMATIC PENCIL BALLPOINT PEN Choice of Color and Style. Vi PRICE USE OUR LAY-AWAY.