Disability Grants Extra Training Time for Some Veterans
Willard A. Manning of the Illinois Veterans Commission says disability factors may allow some World War II disabled veterans to extend rehabilitation training beyond the normal deadline. Changes in law give an additional four years if service-connected disability delayed training or eligibility was revised. cases decided individually at the Marion County office in Salem with Service Officer assistance.
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Willard A. Manning
Ilinois
Marion County
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Salem
Distress Signal S O S Origin Note
A brief excerpt explains that S O S has no literal meaning but served as a distress signal because of its ease in transmission and recognition in emergencies. It notes the international adoption and simplicity of the Morse code pattern.
Vernon News and Local Movements Report
Vernon notes moved families Henry Hilliard to Johnsonville Ill and Mrs Jesse Walton Mrs E M Doolen and Letta Hopkins attended a Missionary lecture at Alma Methodist church. Wade Lawson Odin infant buried in Vernon cemetery. George Curran near Vera visited with mother Sophia Curran as Vernon Grade school went to Kin-
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Henry Hilliard
Johnsonville, Ill
Jesse Walton
E. M. Doolen
Letta Hopkins
Alma Methodist Church
Mark Murfin
Vandalia
Donald Murfin
Wade Lawson
Odin
Vernon Cemetery
George Curran
Near Vera
Sophia Curran
Vernon
Willing Workers Class February Meeting Held
The Willing Workers class February meeting was held in the Methodist church basement with Mrs. Margaret Cox presiding. Reports of committees followed. committees were appointed for the year. Devotionals led by Mrs. Cox and recreation by W. M. Cox. Refreshments served by Mrs. Sue Talbot and Mrs. Margaret Cox. Adjournment at 9 30 p m.
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Methodist Church
Margaret Cox
Mundy Triumph In Overtime Victory Monday Night
Mundy secured an overtime win on Monday night in a tightly contested game. The victory showcased clutch plays and determined defense as they edged the opposition in a late surge.
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Mundy
Social Security Rep to Visit Centralia in March
A representative of the Social Security Administration from the Mt. Vernon district will be at Centralia City Hall every Tuesday in March starting at 10 a.m. for inquiries and assistance. The schedule aims to help residents with benefits enrollment and service requests.
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Centralia
Social Security Administration
Mt. Vernon
City Hall
Local official to meet residents for social security help
The official will hold sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to confer with nearby residents seeking assistance and information on social security matters. The Rock of Gibraltar is roughly 250 feet taller than the Empire State Building.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Empire State Building
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American Legion Hall
Sue Talbot
F. F. A. Boys
National F. F. A
Ferguson
DE Soto
Plymouth
Patoka, Illinois
Country Club Road
A. C
W. D
I. H
J. D
Walter Sliger
Lavern Shaw
John A. Jennings
Tan
Patoka Farmers Coop. Elevator Company
Patoka — Vernon
Mac Eagan Insurance Agency
Patoka
Ill
Jackson
Patoka, Ill
Chevrolet
Pikes Peak
Odin, Ill
Sandoval
Eileenmere
Buull
Farrow
Dor ‘Low
I. H. C. Farmall
McCormick
Dearborn
David Bradley Spreade
International Rotary
F&l
Ferguson Tractor
Hammer Mill
Bradley
Ford
Hugh James Decatur, III
John W. Long
John A. Jennings Patoka, III
Oss Holler Salem, III
Vrolet
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