Branson Seeks Re election to Illinois Legislature 55th District
Fred Branson son of late Robert J Branson veteran legislator announces bid for re election in Illinois 55th District He born Salem raised Springfield resident Centralia for 41 years attended Centralia Township High School University of Illinois Drake University Law School served in World War II counter intelligence Fifth Division Member of VFW Rotary American Legion Toastmasters Marion County Bar Association active in United Fund March of Dimes Chamber of Commerce deacon in First Christian Church Centralia secretary of City Building and Loan Association instrumental in securing state hospital location
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Fred Branson
Robert J
Bob) Branson
Illinois
Centralia
Salem
Springfield
Centralia Township
University of Illinois
Drake University Law School
VFW
Rotary
Local Marion County candidates recap
Biographical sketches of Washburn Williams Blanchard Middleton Hull and Hull’s career as public servants and educators. Describes military service church and civic ties. Highlights Washburns law practice and public roles and Middletons teaching and public service.
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H. B
Shorty) Blanchard
Marion County
National Trail Telephone Corp
Washburn
Robert M. Washburn
McLean County
Holyers. Co
Illinois Wesleyan University
Houston Law School
Mr. Washburn
Elks, Moose
Masonic
de Molay
Knights Templar
Moose
American Legion
Illinois Moose Association
The
First Christian Church of
Rollin Williams
Mildred White
Michael
Southern Illinois University
Kerry Joe
Mr. Williams
Huntington College
Huntington
Indiana
Purdue University
University of
University of Illinois and
Salem Community High School
Williams
Christian Church of Centralia
H. B. “Shorty” Blanchard
Blanchard
Presbyterian Church
Townsend
Anna Lou
Bloomington
General Associates
Robert E. Langenfeld
Blanchards
Centralia St. Mary’s Hospital
Lewis “Tuffy” Middleton
Iuka
Salem High School
McKendre? College
Lebanon
Ilinois
United States Navy
Helen Dickison
Walnut Hill
Middletons
Donald
Betty Lou Moore
Myrna
Bell Telephone Company
Middleton
Methodist Church of
Masonic Lodge
Bill Hoskinson
Sheriff
Tuffy” Middleton
Sheriff’s Office
Carroll E. Hull
Lions Club
Richard
Motel Salem
Carole
Bradley University
East Peoria High School
Mr. Hull
el Reno
Oklahoma
Clinton
Okla
Chillicothe
Comptroller General
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
Hull
Western Auto
Marion County Republican Committee
Edwin Wesner
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