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Time Capsule Milestones From Mt Vernon News
A digest of historical notes marks anniversaries from 5 to 80 years ago. Items include medical surgery at St Josephs Hospital in Alton, local officials changes, university degrees, golf tournaments, oilfield activity, water franchise discussions, and local athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.R. Smith
St. Joseph's Hospital
Alton
Charles H. Mossberger
William Minor
Vernon
Knights of Pythias
Helen Piercy Cole
University of Chicago
Maxine Myers Woodruff
University of Illinois
Rena Robor
Oak Park
Ill
Sky Vaughn
W.H. Attebury
Fairfield
West Frankfort
Southern Illinois
Patoka
Mt. Vernon
Illinois - Iowa Power Company
Paul Smith
Paul Broyles
Tommy Dunn, Jr
Franky
Lefty
Brookman