72-Year-Old Grad Keeps Promise To Grandmother
Cora Lee Johnson of Hattiesburg Mississippi returns to school after a long pause to honor a promise to her grandmother who was a slave. At 72 she earned a two year sociology degree from Fresno City College and aims to complete a bachelor’s at Fresno State while praising education and the progress of race relations. Her children support her, even if they think she’s a bit stubborn, and she remains curious about people and helping others.
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Grad
Cora Lee Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Hattiesburg
Miss
Fresno City College
Johnsun
Fresno State Versity
Secon Pin
Johnson
Lifetimer Won’t Be Charged in Prison Assault Case
Cole County Prosecutor James McHenry declines to issue a warrant against Lifetimer Larry Dale Wintten, a 28 year old inmate serving 177 years for murder and forcible rape. McHenry cites lack of effective punishment and high costs, noting Wintten recently received a 25 year sentence for killing a fellow inmate.
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Jefferson City
Cole County
James McHenry
Larry Dale Wintten
St. Charles
McHenry
Wintten
Centralia Personal News and Upcoming Community Events
The Sociables Hobby Club met at Mrs. Claude Davis to craft with crewel embroidery and decorative items. next gathering at Mrs. Helen Quigsey’s. The 10th Annual antique and art show by the Business and Professional Women's Club is June 15–16 at Centralia High School with 50 cent admission and free parking. Youth Picnic at First Baptist Church is June 21 at 6 pm in the city park shelter, followed by a meal. Day Camp for First Baptist Church children grades 1–4 runs July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 9:15 am from church to Dr. William Bradley’s farm, with crafts and nature lessons. Registration due by June 2 via church office.
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Sociables Hobby Club
Claude Davis
Helen Quigsey
Business and Professional Women's Club
Centralia High School
First Baptist Church
The
William Bradley
God
Bradley
Sara McIntosh Receives Butler University Honor Degree
Sara Ann McIntosh of Mexico Missouri earned a B S in elementary education summa cum laude with high honors at Butler University's 119th commencement in Indianapolis on June 2. Over 500 degrees were awarded.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sara Ann McIntosh
Jackson
Mexico
Butler University
Personal News Of Perry Continues With Club Activities
Parish hosted a meeting with Mrs. Paul Moore speaking on The Handicapped. Mrs. R. E. Caldwell led devotion. Plans formed to provide entertainment at Twain Haven. Laura Rauh gave the MFWC report. Kansas City state convention notes shared by Rauh and Roth. Wednesday Club hosted breakfast at Mark Twain State Park. four new members initiated with nursery rhyme charades. Funeral notices for Laura Bugg and brother Raymond Dore referenced.
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Parish
Paul Moore
R. E. Caldwell
Twain Haven
Laura Rauh
MFWC
Robert Brashears
Kansas City
Otto Roth
Perry Study Club
Mark Twain State Park
Clyde Wilkey
Harold Hicklin
Ray Carr
O'Fallon
Wilkey
Edgar Campbell
Laura Raih
Ed Reynolds
Curtis Johnson
Eddie Smith
Whelans to Operate Store with Hickman Partners
Don Hickman and Kenney Whelan will operate a new store. Kenny Whelan and his wife recently moved into a Jefferson Street home owned by Clea and Mrs. Wells. The late W. H. Robey home on Netherland Street east of the city park was bought by G. E. Chipman and wife of rural Perry. They plan to move to Perry later.
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Jim Fry
Johnny Mac
Highway 154
Perry
Lakeview Addition
Don Hickman
Kenney Whelan
Jefferson Street
Clea Wells
W. H. Robey
Netherland
G. E. Chipman
Mrs. Chipman
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Rameerte
Leevil
Lifetermer
Centralia
Sara McIntosh
Smiley's GA
Fred Dore
St. Louis
Laura Bugg
Mr. Dore
Raymond
Ralls County
Remel S. Grey
Laura’ Rauh
Mrs
Glenn Rauh
Belleville, Til
Vacation Bible School
Missouri
Culver-Stockton College
Canton
Charles Fisher
Palmyra
Stanley
Dorothy Goss
Slevester’s
Rexall
Pat Newell
Kansas
Newell
Cannon Dam
Goodrich
BFG
American Express
BankAmericard
B.F. Goodrich
East Liberty
Dormeyer
P. N. Hirsch
West Plaza Shopping
Permanen
Westbend
Ashable Press
Beautiful Prince
Echo Service
Kenny Whelan
Ledger
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