Chicago Area Swept By Worst Rainstorm In Years
Northern Illinois and Chicago area mop up after nearly 7 inches of rain and damaging winds. Two hour cloudbursts caused widespread outages, road blockages, and flooding. About 40,000 homes without power. Chicago River locks opened to reduce downtown flooding.
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Funeral services for Charles E. Todd in Grand Tower
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Grand Tower for Charles E. Todd 61 who died Friday from a heart attack. Born August 17 1911 in Grand Tower he was a retired farmer and World War I veteran. Survivors include siblings in Carbondale Spokane Kenosha Mt. Vernon and Grand Tower. Burial at Walker Hill Cemetery with Rev. Robert McCormick officiating. Friends may call Crawshaw Chapel Grand Tower until 1 p.m. today.
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MRS MARY ELIZABETH LEWIS DIES AT 86 IN CAPE GIRARDEAU
Mary Elizabeth Lewis 86 of Rt 1 Pittsburg Illinois died Friday at St Francis Hospital Cape Girardeau Missouri. Born February 14 1886 to Joe and Mary Morris she was a former Benton resident. Survived by two nephews J P Williams and Cecil Cougar. Funeral 3:30 Sunday Murman Wilson Benton with burial in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery Benton.
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