Albion Minister and Family Hurt in Car Mishap
The Rev. A. H. Akers of Albion and his family were injured when his car rear ended his brother in law's vehicle near Westcliffe Colorado. Clifford Heifer and Dale Akers also sustained minor injuries while they rode with Roland R. Heifer and Mary Akers. Proceeding medical care at Canon City hospital.
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Albion
A. H. Akers
Canon City
Colo
Westcliffe
Roland R. Heifer
Pueblo
Clifford Heifer
Dale Akers
Jonesboro Council Plans Water Source Search
Jonesboro city officials discussed securing an additional water source and will meet with Anna officials to explore lines to a state well near Clear Creek. Anna has tentative state approval to run lines. The council also closed certain alleys on Route 146 from Anna to Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro
Anna
Clear Creek
Businessmen Aid Soil District in Williamson County
Local financiers in Williamson County support the county soil conservation district which cannot tax or issue bonds. The district relies on private contributions to fund soil and water programs, with $250 being sought for activities. Directors include L P Humphreys Dee Small Lloyd McMichael Alva Handkins Phillip Trammer.
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Williamson County
L. P. Humphreys
Herrin
Humphreys
Public Square
Marion
Dee Small
Lloyd McMichael
Alva Handkins
Phillip Trammer
Stone
Marion Library Board Members Reappointed
H. O. Belford Mrs Maree Cox and L C Campbell were re appointed to the Marion Carnegie Library Board by the City Council Monday night E M Stotlar president presented the annual report for 1953 54 A budget of 16960 for 1955 was approved The library lists 19270 volumes and 4071 borrowers registered
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H. O. Belford
Maree Cox
L. C. Campbell
Marion
Soldier Bradshaw to Return Home From Korea
Donald E. Bradshaw of Goreville Illinois will return to the United States this month from Korea with the 40th Infantry Division. Sergeant Bradshaw holds the Parachutist Badge and the Combat Medical Badge.
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Donald E. Bradshaw
Alene
Goreville
Ill
U. S
Korea
40Th Infantry
Bradshaw
Gus Bradshaw
Buncombe
Rites Held in St Louis for Ex Herrin Man
Funeral services for Frank Ruggeri 71 former Herrin resident will be at 10 a m Thursday in St Louis. He died Monday night in St Louis from head injuries after an accidental fall down stairs at his home. He leaves two daughters Mrs Elsie Grippin and Mrs Eunice Miriani both of St Louis His wife Carolina died February 25.
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Frank Rugh
Herrin
St. Louis
Ruggeri
Elsie Grippin
Eunice Miriani
Carolina
June Meeting Hears Paint Company Rep from Patterson-Sargent
Anna-Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce members heard Roger McGinnis district sales manager for Patterson-Sargent Paint Co speak on manufacturers and independent business. He noted two selling approaches quality or price and highlighted color psychology and the shift in paint progress. The chamber will not sponsor a Centennial queen candidate and their parade float is finished. meetings go on hiatus until October.
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Anna-Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce
Roger McGinnis
Patterson-Sargent Paint Co
Elks’ Club
Williamson County Airport Authority Meeting Postponed
The Williamson County Airport Authority postponed its monthly meeting to next week. Commissioners John McVey and Clyde Brewster of Herrin could not attend.
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Williamson County Airport Authority
John McVey
Clyde Brewster
Herrin
Miss Phyllis Orchak Crowned Buckner Carnival Queen
Miss Phyllis Orchak daughter of Mr and Mrs George Orshak Buckner holds eight years perfect attendance at Buckner Grade School and four years at Christopher Community High School. She graduated Friday night and was crowned queen of the school carnival.
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Phyllis Orchak
George Orshak
Buckner
Christopher Community High School
Herrin Retail Clerks Dinner At St Marys Gym
One hundred five attendees packed St Marys School gym for the Herrin Retail Clerks dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jack Faulk of Eldorado. Faulk, secretary of District 1 of the Retail Clerks International Association, was speaker.
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Herrin Retail Clerks
St. Mary’s School
Jack Faulk
Eldorado
Faulk
Retail Clerks International Association
Population Density in the Red River Delta
The Red River delta in Indochina shows extremely high rural population density with about 1,400 persons per square mile on average.
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Red River
Indochina
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Akers
Mary
Janet
Donna Jean
Jonesboro Council
Businessmen Aid Soil District
Bank of Marion
O. P. Allen and Son
Cagle Lumberyard
Kaeser Lumber Company
Throgmorton Ag Farmers Produce Company
Parks Equipment Company
Marion Clan Ceaser
Bob Stotlar Lumber Company
Brewster Tractor Company
Marion Lumber and Supply
Raymond Smith and Son
Illinois Brokerage
Twin County Service
Marion Library Board
U.S
RITES
Anna-Jonesboro CC Hears Paint Company
RDS A Az
Canada
James R. Bracyett
South Park Avenue
Fredman’s
Crosley Norge
Philco
Bond
Ourey
ICT Svar Bourbon Uate Ty
W. Monroe
Carbondale
Bourbon
ANK
ORT
Kentucky
General Motors
Chevrolet
Fisher
Bel Air
HAYS
Harold W. Grob
N. Park Ave
Walnut
Murphysboro
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