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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1966
Page
6
In 1965 diseases of the heart and blood vessels caused 283 of 473 deaths in Jackson County. President of the Jackson County Heart Association, Charles Richardson, notes 59.8 percent of total deaths, and estimates county economic cost near $940,800 using national cost figures.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Boyd of 1400 W Maplewood Marion announce the engagement of their daughter La Donna Sue to Clyde Eugene Arnold son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arnold of Tukia. La Donna Sue is a Marion High School graduate and works as a bookkeeper at Bracy Co Marion. Arnold is a Salem High School graduate and holds an associate degree in automotive technology from Vocational Technical Institute Southern Illinois University. he works as a research laboratory assistant with Shell Oil Co Wood River.
Nancy Catherine Williams and Paul Taylor Sorgen married at First Methodist Church Carbondale before about 300 guests. She is the daughter of John and Mrs Williams of 203 Pine Lane Carbondale. he is son of E W Sorgen of 406 W Walnut St Carbondale. The ceremony featured peers from SIU and Fashion Fabrics staff with a peau de soie gown and cathedral train. The couple plans residence at 14 Pleasant Hill Trailer Court Carbondale after a Ozarks trip.
The Yearian family, 14 siblings plus parents Fay ette and Rosa Yearian, gathered in Murphysboro from California and Illinois for the 50th anniversary celebration. Children ranged 33 to 49, with 39 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The group recalled rural chores, self sufficiency, and early hardships, while noting both advantages and drawbacks of a large family. Approximately 125 attendees joined the reunion in Murphysboro.
Gale Williams, candidate for state senator, was guest speaker at the Williamson County Republican Women’s Organization family picnic in Marion City Park. Other attendees included C. L. McCormick, candidate for state representative, Bob Beckmeyer, Congressional candidate, and Delmer Mitchell, former state senator. Mrs. Charles Vansaghi of Herrin, the organization president, introduced the candidates.
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