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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1965

Page

6

Trailer Rally At Du Quoin Opens New Travel Area

Trailer Town at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds debuts with a new route for travelers and campers. Wally Baym Caravan Club led a state rally hosted by Southern Illinois Unit. Maurice George Campbell of West Salem presided over an event drawing about 100 participants.

Quoen Ie Tastoon Bridge Dugion State Fairgrounds Wally Baym Caravan Club Southern Illinois Maurice George Campbell West Salem

Trailer Town at Du Quoin Fairgrounds Draws Hundreds

Several hundred people attended a three day rally at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds forming an alumium city. Activities included sourdough breakfast, a fishing derby, square dancing, worship and a business meeting. Visitors plan to return for the August 29 fair and attend the international rally in Laramie. Don Hayes calls Trailer Town a real convenience and a popular spot with modern facilities and electricity.

Laramie Wyoming du Quoin Fairgrounds Grand Ole Opry Hambletonian Phyllis Diller Lawrence Welk Don Hayes

Former Navy Flier Is Viet Sky Pilot

Lt. George M. Sheldon, former naval combat flier with 71 Korea missions and five Air Medals, serves as chaplain for Mobile Construction Battalion 10 in Chu Lai. He bonds Seabees by speaking their language, leads six weekly services, counsels troops, and supports a native orphanage while sharing a ministry over mail and morale. He left active duty in 1959 to study theology and returned to service in 1962.

Chu Lai South Viet Nam Seabees George M. Sheldon Olympia Wash Korea Philippine Sea Navy Annapolis Mobile Construction Battalion 10 Mobile Construction Battalion 10. As One of the Seabees Sheldon Episcopal Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley Calif San Francisco Bay Area Salt Lake City

Police officer serves as pastor in Delavan Wisconsin

David Tomko 30, 6 foot 203 pounds, works night patrol for Delavan police and pastors Emmanuel Christian Assembly Church. He says police and pastoral duties interwoven, meeting people and aiding them from both roles. Married with three children, he rotates four nights on duty then two nights off, with some weeks requiring little rest.

Delavan Wis David Tomko Wisconsin Emmanuel Christian Assembly Church Tomko

Jacoby On Bridge Strategy From 1965 Card Game

South guards hearts and aims for nine to ten tricks in a thoughtful bridge column by Mrs. Herbert Wales of Dallas. It explains North to not rebid clubs after a no trump opening and details ducking hearts, club finesse risks, and endgame plans to secure nine tricks with potential for a tenth.

Tion North West Hearts South East

Catholics See Danger Population Growth Threat to Peace

In a new book Population Growth Threat to Peace experts warn that explosive Latin America and Asia population growth over 35 years will overwhelm development efforts and create pressures that breed human despair. Published by P. J. Kenedy and Sons.

New York Latin America Asia P. J. Kenedy and Sons

Space landings falter as U S lacks dry return plan

Houston AP report notes U S space missions depend on ocean splashdowns while Soviets routinely land on firm ground. NASA explored a paraglider and braking-rocket system led by Lee Norman, spending over $30 million before shelving it. The goal remains a dry land touchdown to cut Navy ship costs.

Houston, Tex James A. MecDivitt Edward H. White U.S United States Manned Spacecraft Center Lee Norman NASA

Steel helmets boost Caribbean cruise style this summer

The article notes steel helmets as a fashion trend for Caribbean cruise passengers this summer, highlighting their rugged, nautical look and potential appeal to travelers seeking bold, practical style on decks and shore excursions.

48 Editors Are Touring Alabama

Forty eight editors from daily newspapers tour racially troubled Alabama inviting scrutiny. They begin in Selma, then Birmingham, Huntsville Space Flight Center, and Mobile. Gov George Wallace promises full disclosure while editors fund most personal lodging and travel. Wallace defends Alabama against broad stereotypes.

Montgomery Ala Alabama George Wallace Selma Birmingham Space Flight Center Huntsville Mobile

Illinois State University 106th commencement at Normal

More than 700 graduates will receive bachelor degrees at Illinois State University on Saturday. Mt. Vernon students Glenda Mannen and Betty Neal Towal are among the 700 plus. Ralph G. Newman, Chicago historian, will be the speaker.

Mt. Vernon Illneis State University Glenda Mannen Casey Betty Neal Towal Lyons Court Ralph G. Newman Lincoln Historian Chicago

Keep your ear to the ground and head for care

A proverb style line urges steady effort and practical action guiding one toward chiropractic care, using a rural cadence to emphasize persistence and self care through regular visits.

Chiropractor

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