Purse snatching exposed as a national fear and a youth crime problem
A NEA analysis discusses purse snatching as a feared crime that targets vulnerable groups. It highlights a Wilmington Delaware FBI study showing 72 percent of victims were elderly whites and 92 percent of offenders were black males aged 13 to 21, with suggestions for prevention and escort programs.
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Tom Tiede
Nea
Washington
America
Wilmington
Del
FBI Police
Five Generations Reunion Spans Southern Illinois
A Jonesboro family reunion brought together five generations from Cambria Herrin Carbondale and Jonesboro. Participants included Stephanie Hale her mother Vickie Hale grandmother Barbara Gray great grandmother Nora Turner and great great grandmother Margaret Penland.
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Southern Illinois
Jonesboro
Stephanie Hale
Vickie Hale
Cambria
Barabara Gray
Herrin
Nora Turner
Carbondale
Margaret Penland
Stephanie
Franklin-Glodo engagement announced for Aug. 13 wedding
Miss Franklin to wed Sherry L Franklin and Gordon W Glodo announce their engagement. The bride elect is the daughter of Mary Nadine Elmer and Cecil E Franklin. The groom is the son of Earlis G Glodo. Miss Franklin is a Shawnee High School senior. Glodo is a Shawnee graduate and towboat pilot. An Aug. 13 wedding is planned.
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Sherry L. Franklin and
Gordon W. Glodo
Mary Nadine Elmer
St. Louis, Mo
Cecil E. Franklin
Grand Tower
Glode
Shawnee High School
Shirley Ann Mann to Wed Terry L Schimpf in July
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mann of Pinckneyville announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann Mann to Terry L Schimpf son of Audrey Schimpf and the late Fred L Schimpf of Pinckneyville. Miss Mann a Bend Lake College and Pinckneyville Community High School graduate works at Essex International in Du Quoin. Schimpf a Pinckneyville High School graduate is employed by Turco Mfg in Du Quoin. A July 17 wedding is planned.
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Thomas Mann
Pinckneyville
Shirley Ann
Terry L. Schimpf
Audrey Schimpf
Fred L. Schimpf
Miss Mann
Bend Lake College
Pinckneyville Community High School
Essex International
du Quoin
Schimpf
Pinckneyville High School
Turco Mfg
Nehrkorn Announces Engagement of Jeanie Marie Nehrkorn
Mr and Mrs Gene Nehrkorn announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanie Marie to Alan Jenkel son of Harold Jenkel of Du Quoin Both Jeanie Marie and Alan are Pinckneyville Community High School graduates An Aug 7 wedding is planned Maybell Richell wed.
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Gene Nehrkorn
Pinckneyville
Jeanie Marie
Alan Jenkel
Harold Jenkel
du Quoin
Maybell Richell
Miss Glenn to Wed Krista L Glenn and Michael Szczeblewski
Krista L Glenn and Michael D Szczeblewski announce their engagement to wed. Miss Glenn is to graduate from Lesser High School in June and attend Lake College. Szczeblewski is a senior at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, class of 1972, with an Aug 20 wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Lesser High School
Atend Lake College
Szczeblewski
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Testament translation in Chinese printed by Bible Societies
A modern Chinese translation of the New Testament titled Today’s Chinese Version was published by the United Bible Societies. It uses plain contemporary Mandarin and common speech principles similar to Today’s English Version. A Chinese Old Testament is in progress and expected by decade’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Bible Societies
American Bible Society
National speed reading course offered in Carbondale
United States Reading Lab announces a four week speed reading program in Carbondale with weekly classes and a cassette tape continuation option. The course claims readers will reach 7 to 10 times faster speeds and improve comprehension, with low introductory tuition and free orientation lectures for ages 14 and up.
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Carbondale
United States
Jackson County Family
West Sunset Drive
Ill
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Nehrkorn
Miss Nehrkorn
Pinckneyville Community
Jenkel Is
Jeanie Nehrkorn
Miss Glenn
Krista L. Glenn and
Michael D. Szczeblewski
Mrs
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Walier
Joe Szczeblewski
Mulkeytown
Krista Glenn
Lisa
Marc and
Carol Sanders
Martin
Iny
Bio-Sure
Davis
E. A. Kraft, Inc
Walnut
N. Johnson
Marion
Ben
Famous Brand Shoes
Tremendous Savings Ladies Children’s Save—Save—Save
Ben’s Outlet Shoes
ST. Herrin, Ill
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Grandpa John’s
Rt. 127
Holiday Inn
Illinois
LAP Money
Williamson County
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