Birger Dies On Gallows In Southern Illinois
By United Press Benton April 19 Charley Birger a notorious gang leader in Southern Illinois was hanged at 9 51 p m for conspiring to murder Mayor Joe Adamy West City The proceedings included Birger addressing the crowd and the hangman Hanna explaining the duty before the trap was sprung Birger’s defiance and taunts marked his final moments as the crowd watched this dramatic execution
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United Press
Benton
Lil
Birger
Bee
Hanna
Charley Birger
Woman Freed of Responsibility in Auto Motorcycle Crash
A DuBois jury ruled that Mrs. A F Kuhn died in an unavoidable accident after hearing evidence in the coroner’s inquest. The collision involved a car driven by Miss Loretta Couse and a motorcycle driven by her husband. neither driver was deemed negligent.
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Dubois
H. H. Lewis
A. F. Kuhn
Loretta Couse
Herusband
Ituln
Lutheran Ladies Serve Church Supper Friday Program
The Ladies of the Lutheran Church will serve a four course supper in the church parish hall Friday evening April 20 at 6 30. After the meal the Lutheran Junior Circle will present a program of music and entertainment. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend.
Allenriu Number 2 Little Green Capsule Promises Rheumatic Relief
A newspaper ad touts Allenriu Number 2 as a cure for rheumatic agony. It claims relief within days by a specific dosing schedule and guarantees refund if not satisfied, backed by Thomas Downey and druggists nationwide.
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America
Howe
Thomas Downey
New Officers Elected by Club in Annual Nominating Meet
Corry club members heard Mrs EB. C. Barnes named president with Nestio Wight and J. B. Pulp as vice presidents. Lena Cohen and others chosen as officers as Miss Myrtle Fuller led the nominating committee. Retiring president Mrs C F Cronin received a bouquet of roses.
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Corry
Chuir Institute
Tie
Myrtle Fuller
EB. C. Barnes
Sai
Nestio Wight
J. B. Pulp
Lena Ohen
Franke Loveland
John H. Martin
Frank S. Austin
Jeasie King Newton
Melvin Parkhurst
C. F. Cronin
Club officers transition and upcoming fundraising sale
The article notes two years of loyal service by the president of the club. new officers take charge and will use a suggestion box for member ideas. A rummage sale is planned at the Realty Building on April 26 27 and 28 with donation requests to Mrs P Kineald or Mrs S Austin.
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Prank Man- Warren
Atla 10
Mitch
Moa
P. Kineald
Austin
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