Inquest Delayed in River Drowning Case
An inquest into a Mississippi River drowning near Modoc was postponed to allow an autopsy. The body of Robert W. Thornton, 60, of St. Louis, was found May 25. Investigation suggests Thornton drowned while fishing from the riverbank in East St. Louis on May 21.
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Sparta
Rookee
Randolph County
Lester Walker
Modoc
Walker
St. Louis
Robert W. Thornton
W. Chouteau Ave
Lingle Speaks Before Herrin Jaycees
Leland P. Lingle Southern Illinois University track coach addressed Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday night. He also screened films of track events featuring Olympic performers.
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Leland Lingle
Herrin
Leland P. Lingle
Southern Illinois University
Lingle
Marion Rotary hears Tolley new First Methodist pastor
The Rev. Clarence V. Tolley, newly appointed pastor of the Marion First Methodist Church, spoke at the Rotary Club meeting. Tolley had been a Rotarian in Salem and is replacing Rev. Cat Hearn, who became president of the Marion Rotary before his transfer.
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Clarence V. Tolley
Marion
Opal’s Cafe Replaces Ireda’s in Creal Springs
Imogene Jones sells the former Ireda’s Cafe in Creal Springs to Opal Rich. The business is renamed Opal’s Cafe, with local patrons noting the change in ownership and continuing operations on the same site.
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Ireda’s Cafe
Creal Springs
Imogene Jones
Opal Rich
Opal’s Cafe
Free 40 page guide on rectal disorders treatment
A promotional booklet offers corrective treatment for fistula rectal abscess piles and related disorders. The 40 page free book invites readers to write to Thornton and Minor Hospital Suite 627 911 E Linwood Kansas City Missouri for a copy.
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Thornton & Minor Hospital
E. Linwood
Kansas City
Classifieds Offer Quick Job Ads and Helpers
You may find just the person you want seek ing a job under Work Wanted or locate a desirable helper in hours with your own ad under Help Wanted This newspaper's Classified Section offers daily employment services. It pays to read and use classified regularly.
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Marion Rotary
Ovaliens
Murphys
Boro
Sinear
Kelvinator
Bermuda
Royalton
Bellina’s Electric & Skelgas
Kelvirator
Sigelmnens
Ain Otree
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Brown
Colombo
Kelvinator Appliances
North 14Th Street
Durall-Grisham TV
West Main Street
B & K Furniture Co
North 11Th Street
Crages-DeVillez Furniture and Appliances
Illinois Avenue
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