Genealogists Flock to Indiana Library for Family History
Lisa Levitt reports from Indianapolis that genealogy enthusiasts travel long distances to study county histories in the Indiana State Library. Visitors describe tracing ancestors as a therapeutic, puzzle-like passion and a source of escape, with many spending hours under fluorescent lights.
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Indianapolis
State Library
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Douglas, Ariz
Diane Sharp
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tuscola
Ill
Dan
Toby
Kim Williams and Fahringer announce engagement
Kim Williams daughter of Glenn and Mary Williams of Murphysboro will marry Craig Fahringer son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fahringer of Springfield. Miss Williams studies accounting at SIU Carbondale and plans to graduate in December. Fahringer, a SIUC graduate, will pursue a master’s in hospital health care admin at the University of Iowa. Aug. 12 wedding planned.
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Craig Fahringer
Glenn D. Williams
Murphysboro
Robert Fahringer
Springfield
Miss Williams
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Fahringer
SIUC
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Engagement blazes plans for August wedding in Carbondale
Gale Priddy and John Vogler announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Priddy, a 1974 Carbondale Community High School graduate, earned an associate degree in nursing from SIU in 1976 and will attend the University of Cincinnati. Vogler, a 1973 CCHS graduate, works for Structural Dynamics Research Corp. in Cincinnati and holds degrees from SIU. An August 12 wedding is planned.
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John Vogler
Ross F. Priddy
Carbondale
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Miss Priddy
Carbondale Community
Structural Dynamics Research Corp
Cincinnati
SIUC
Women's colleges see rising admission applications
Washington AP reports a survey by the Women's College Coalition shows applications to women's colleges are up for the third time in four years. The coalition represents 65 women's colleges nationwide, highlighting growing interest in single sex higher education.
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Washington
Women’s College Coalition
The
Coalition
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