McAdams Memorial Highway Opens in Illinois
A six mile scenic highway along the Mississippi River from Alton to Clifton Terrace in Madison county was opened in a ceremony led by Governor Adlai Stevenson. The road named McAdams Memorial Highway honors John D. McAdams a late owner of the Alton Evening Telegraph and project mover. About 75,000 spectators gathered from Alton to Hardin to watch motorboat races after the dedication.
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Agnes Reyling of Dahlgren Dies
Agnes Bisworm Reyling 80, wife of Charles A. Reyling, died at her Dahlgren home Sunday at 11 30 am. A St John’s church member, she lived in Dahlgren 54 years. Funeral at St John’s Dahlgren Wednesday 8 am with Rev William Brandemeyer. Survived by husband, daughter Clara Reyling, son Albert, and four brothers Albert Nunn Colorado Joe Mount Vernon Tony McLeansboro Charles Dahlgren.
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Youth for Christ Tour to Europe opens in New York
Eleven youths and pastors depart New York by plane to begin summer evangelistic work in Europe under church supervision. They form the first of 100 Youths for Christ gospel teams traveling by plane and boat in three weeks. The group will meet in Brussels July 30 to Aug 8 for the World Congress on Evangelism sponsored by Youth for Christ International. leaders include Rev. Dan Demmin of Peoria and Norman V of Chestnut, Greenville.
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Davis brothers not same family as 1611 South Tenth Street
The Register-News states that the Eugene and Wayne Davis named in a Saturday theft article are not the Eugene and Wayne Davis who are sons of Mr and Mrs Burrell Davis of 1611 South Tenth Street. Eugene Davis was charged with stealing a radio from his brother Wayne. The two pairs belong to different families.
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Washington News Notebook Highlights High-Profile Figures
Supreme Court Justice Williams Douglas avoids photos after being named Father of the Year. Senator Millard Tydings plans a December debut for his daughter Eleanor Tydings Jr. Air Force Secretary Finletter faces a split on the 70-group plan, hinting at a new evaluation. Senator McCarthy draws mixed reception at Catholic Press Association event. Defense officials tout potential annual savings of up to 3 billion in defense costs via a Management Advisory Committee. General Lucius D. Clay cites Cold War pressure in New York as Nazis return debates unfold. Col. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney leads efforts to purge security risks from government service.
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