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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

12 Aug 2007

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 2007

Page

4

Remembering Robert Earl Hughes Largest Man With a Heart Memorial

Residents of Fishhook area dedicate a memorial for Robert Earl Hughes famed as the world’s heaviest man. He weighed 1,065 pounds at death in 1958 and was beloved for his kindness. Community members recall his memory, carnival appearances, and efforts to honor him beyond his size.

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Fishhook Robert Earl Hughes Murray Martin Hughes Robert Lillian Hughes Emden Guy Robert Earl Monticello Lewis County Harry Mary Manley Manley Quincy Paramount News Ed Sullivan California Robert Ear Indiana Benville Brown County Martin Enoch Ham Ham Jerry Dougherty Stan Jenkins Decatur John Regan Dougherty
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Flea Market at Expo Hall Hosted by John Crough

Local flea market event organized by John Crough at Expo Hall appears to list contact phone 217-529-6939 for vendor or attendee inquiries. Reading suggests a single venue sale with multiple booths and standard marketplace activities.

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John Crough
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Straw poll draws up to 40000 GOP activists in Ames Iowa

A massive straw poll at Iowa State University grounds hosts Mitt Romney and Sam Brownback with rival tents and barbecue amid a carnival air. Huckabee performs with his band as about 40000 supporters gather. event could raise over 1 million for the state party.

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