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Johnston City 1967 Highlights End With Major Bank Fire
The Southern Illinoisan recalls 1967 events in Johnston City including mayoral election of Jesse Carter, hospital stay and death of Loren Read, zoning changes, water system upgrades, and a late December bank fire that damaged the Johnston City State Bank while preserving money and records. The town set up a memorial for George Kee and welcomed new postmaster John D. Parks, with fire department activity and a transformer firm opening shaping the year.
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Johnston City
Kay Gregory
Southern Illinoisan Firee
Johnston City State Bank
Jesse Carter
John Houghlan Jr
Loren Read
Read
Paul Q.hall
Bengan
Carter
Jeffersonville
K. Neil Thurmond
George Kee
Kee
John D. Parks
Jefferson
Doyle Ray
Civil Defense
Elmer Mitchell
Springfield
Elbert Wiliams
Marion