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Cancer Society Raises Goal for 1962 Crusade
Jackson County chapter of the American Cancer Society raised its 1962 crusade goal to 6000 at a board meeting in Carbondale. The 1961 goal of 5700 was reached with 4413.20 from Carbondale and area, plus 566.50 in memorial gifts since Sept. 1. A Murphysboro crusade chairman is sought, and film strip Life Story will be shown to men’s groups to promote early cancer diagnosis. Dressings are available to doctors for patients leaving hospital.
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Jackson County
American Cancer Society
Carbondale
EB. L. Borken
Borken
Murphysboro
Borkon
John Mars
Paul Brown