Four Hurt in Gas Explosion at Crossville Il
Four victims, including Barbara Sue Bishop and Fred Ziegler, were injured from a gas explosion at the Acme Botaine Gas Co. office in Crossville Illinois. Paul Crebs, owner of the company, suspected ignition of fumes from a truck parked outside caused the blast that blew out the rear of the building. Sam Hodges and others from nearby towns were treated for burns.
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Evansville
Ind
Crossville
Paul Crebs
Acme Botaine Gas Co
Barbara Sue Bishop
Fred Ziegler
Sam Hodges
Carmi
May Slankerd
Hannibal Norton Dies at 82 in Alto Pass
Hannibal Norton 82 of Alto Pass died Sunday morning at Sunset Haven. Survived by children John Norton Rollie Norton Frank Norton Ben Norton and daughters Ruby Rawlings Ethel Cripps. Preceded in death by three daughters two sons and wife. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Alto Pass burial in Alto Pass cemetery. Friends may call Parker-Walker Alto Pass.
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HannIbal S. Norton
Alto Pass
Sunset Haven
John Norton
Rollie Norton
Jonesboro
Frank Norton
Pomona
Ben Norton
East St. Louis
Ruby Rawlings
Ethel Cripps
First Baptist Church
Parker-Walker Funeral Home
Harrisburg Housing Project Bids Near Million Benchmark
A federal Harrisburg housing project with 19 buildings and 94 dwellings attracted low bids totaling 814517. Street and sidewalk work could push the final cost near 1 million. Low bids by S M Wilson for general contract 601395 L E Stevens plumbing 115994 Du Quoin Heating 44992 Fowler Electric 27550 Sanders Nursery 24638.
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Harrisburg
S. M. Wilson Construction Co
Granite City
L. E. Stevens Co
Evansville
Ind
Dewey Begins 10th Term as Alexander County Clerk
Republican John M. Dewey starts his tenth four year term as Alexander County circuit clerk claiming forty years gives him the longest continuous record of any Illinois elective officeholder now serving.
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Dewey
John M. Dewey
Alexander County
Early paper spread from China to the world
The text notes paper originates in China and becomes available globally around the mid 8th century AD, highlighting its early adoption and diffusion beyond its birthplace. The statement emphasizes historical timeline without detailing specific events or dates beyond the broad century.
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China
Mercury 1953 Restyled Model Shown At Local Dealers
The new 1953 Mercury has been adopted air cleaner tech to improve engine breathing and performance. The restyled model is on display at Carbondale Auto Sales in Carbondale and at Van Meters Inc in Marion, inviting buyers to see the improvements.
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Smith Motor Co
Carbondale
Carbondale Auto Sales
van Meters Inc
Marion
Cambria Woman Delilah Wurmnest Dies After Long Illness
Delilah Leeper Wurmnest, 67, of Cambria, died at 8 a.m. Sunday after a two year illness. Born May 16, 1885 in Carleston, she married Jacob Wurmnest in Indiana in 1938. Surviving husband, daughter Pearl Burdsall, Cambria. step-daughter Evelyn Miller, San Lorenzo CA. sons Leroy John Otis Earl Leeper Harvey Jessie Leeper Cambria. step-sons Eldon Wurmnest Chicago and Richard Wurmnest Kenneth MO. half-brother Edward Seymore. 15 grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Cambria. burial in Dillinger Cemetery. Riggin Funeral Home in charge.
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She
Carleston
Sameul Seymore
Jacob Wurmnest
Indiana
Wurmnest
Pearl Burdsall
Cambria
Evelyn Miller
San Lorenzo
Calif
Leroy
John
Otis
Earl Leeper
Harvey
Jessie Leeper
Clifton Leeper
Oskaloosas
Iowa
Salt Lake and Ocean Salt Different In Composition
A note on salt lake pans and oceanic salt shows distinct chemical makeups. The pansy, one of the oldest garden flowers, appears in current horticultural discussions.
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Salt
Uce
Bluford Couple Die in Wreck at Crossing
Charles D. Cunningham 57 and his wife Hazel 54 of Bluford were killed when their car was struck by a speeding Southern Railroad freight train at a Markham City crossing. The train dragged the car more than 500 yards and Cunningham was found 80 yards from the vehicle. Engineer Charles G. Phipps 61 of Evansville said he did not see the car.
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Charles D. Cunningham
Hazel
Bluford
Southern Railroad
Markham City
Cunningham
Charles G. Phipps
Evansville
Ind
Herrin Directors Attend Midwest Band Clinic in Chicago
William F. Wetherington and C. B. Nesler directors of Herrin high school and grade school bands attended the 6th Annual Midwest Band Clinic at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago over the weekend. The clinic drew more than 1,500 band directors from the United States and Canada.
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William F. Wetherington
C. B. Nesler
Herrin
Chicago
Hotel Sherman
United States
Canada
Sarah Follis Dies Johnston City Woman at 89
Sarah Elizabeth Follis 89 of Johnston City died at 9 a.m. Sunday in Ridley Nursing Home Herrin where she had been a patient 10 months. She lived in Williamson County all her life and leaves three daughters Mamie Line Stella Powell Ida Miller and two sons Jack and Guy all of Johnston City. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday Murman and Wilson Funeral Home with Rev J W Ditterline officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
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Sarah Elizabeth Follis
N. Grand Ave
Johnston City
Ridley
Herrin
Follis
Williamson County
Mamie Line
Stella Powell
Ida Miller
Allerton
Jack
Guy
Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
J. W. Ditterline
Lakeview Cemetery
Arsenal Stolen: Effingham Police Probe Sporting Goods Heist
Effingham police search for thieves who robbed a sporting goods store of about $1 500 in merchandise and cash. The incident prompted a police investigation and a security review by the store management.
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Effingham
Zeigler Marine Sergeant Home on Furlough from Korea
Sgt. Kenneth Welch of Zeigler Marine returns to the United States on furlough after arriving Dec 5 from Korea. He served a year in Korea and is the son of Mr and Mrs Noah Welch of Zeigler.
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Sgt
Kenneth Welch
Zeigler Marine
United States
Korea
Noah Welch
Zeigler
Arsenal Loot Reported In Saturday Night Gun Seizure
Police described the haul as an arsenal found after a Saturday night incident. The inventory includes firearms and ammunition uncovered at the scene, with authorities initiating a formal seizure and ongoing investigation.
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Hannibal Norton
Delilah Wurmnest
Delilah Leeper Wurmnest
Ube
Ose
Thor
Thor Automatis
Stearns Refrigeration
South
Washington
Creal Springs
H. L. Patterson
Taylor, Brown, & Murden
Floyd P.bracy
Mason Vallett
North Park Avenue
A. H. Peak Bill Bracy
Wm. Grindle
District Sales and Service Office
Herrin, Ill
National Band
Sarah Follis
Williamson
Arsenal
Baptist Book Store
W. Main
Murphysboro
Wards
Hamilton, Elgin
Bulova and
WYLER
Hamilton
Elgin
Bulova
Westfield
Wolff Bros. Jewelry Store
THE
Huttone
Obra Ca. Cobra
Southern Illinois
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