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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
11
Residents of Sparta and surrounding area will go to the polls Saturday to decide a merger that could reshape the local school district. The measure seeks approval from voters on merging Sparta School District with nearby districts to consolidate resources and services.
Ten rural districts near Sparta face a ballot to join the Sparta township high school district. The Greenland district near Coulterville and the Central community district in Randolph county vote separately. Annexation would add about 12 square miles and may spur further similar votes. Polls for Greenland will be at its council.
Hollywood reports that Elizabeth Taylor has moved out after a spat with hotel heir Conrad Hilton. The studio had denied trouble for months amid rumors and Taylor’s departure from their home was confirmed by a studio announcement.
Voters will cast ballots on the Central district annexation at Olive school house Oak Grove school house and Sparta high school with polling locations listed.
A statement notes that she is expected back in when Hilton returns, implying a brief absence and planned reunion upon his return.
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