SIU Dedicates Dorms Sunday for Alumni Reunion
Gov William G Stratton will address SIU alumni at the dedication of Thompson Point Area dining and residence halls at 2 30 p m Sunday. Speakers include Sen R G Seta and Rep Paul Powell as part of a three day 14 class reunion with portrait presentation for President Delyte Morris.
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William G. Stratton
Southern Illinois University
Southern
Thompson Point
R. G. Seta
Murphysboro
Paul Powell
Vienna
Southern Ilinois University
University Pres
Delyte W. Morris
Burnett Shryock
School of Fine Arts
Woody Fall
Alumni
Alumni Legislative Council
M. J. Myers
de Soto
Harley Teel
W. Elm St
Carbondale
C. William Horrell
Hill Sc
John W. Stotlar
W. Main St
Florence Nightingale Born to English Parents in Italy
Florence Nightingale is noted as born to English parents in Florence Italy, explaining her name. The Southern Illinoisan notes its publication in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro area and its post office registration details. Associated Press news distribution is also acknowledged.
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Florence Nightingale
Florence
Italy
Southern Illinoisan
Holi South Publications, Inc
West Main
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Tll
Southern
Linoisan
Hone Baily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Prese
Dram shop suit seeks 140000 in Saline County court
A widow and six minor children filed a 140000 dram shop suit in Saline County Circuit Court alleging LeRoy Chamberlain was intoxicated after liquor from Red and White Package Store at New Shawneetown. They claim he shot and killed John Eston Ledbetter on November 26, 1956, and seek loss of support damages for the plaintiffs.
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Saline County
Met Jane Ledbetter
Geroge Fink
James McKenna
New Shawneetown
LeRoy Chamberlain
John Eston Ledbetter
Cheetah Rivalry with Humans and Animals in Speed Trials
A cheetah described as the hunting leopard of India can reach speeds up to 70 mph. It will race with humans or other animals but refuses to race automobiles at high speed.
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Indie
Dean
Doan
Bank Robber Capture Reward Totals 900 Given
Nine residents shared cash awards totaling 900 for aiding a Campbell Hill bank robbery takedown on November 28. Norman Misselhorn led the effort by spotting masked suspects and guiding police, with Elmer Misselhorn, Ralph Knop, Ralph Thies, and others receiving rewards for helping trail and block the escape. The suspects were captured near Chester within hours, with additional arrests in St. Louis the next day. Earlier awards of 775 were issued for a August 1 robbery at the same First State Bank.
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Campbell Hill
C. A. Heiligenstein
Belleville
Illinois Bankers Assn
Norman Misselhorn
Elmer Misselhorn
Randolph
Richard Bendorf
Ralph Bollinger
George Rushing
Ed Haberman
Arch Edwards
William Knop
Ralph Thies
First State Bank
Chester
St. Louis
du Quoin
Misselhorn
Haberman
Knop
Thies
Rushing
Rt. 150
Bendorf
Bollinger
Edwards
Bankers Association
Quick Cn
Soldier Burris Begins Basic Training at Fort Riley
Fort Riley welcomes Pvt. Robert L. Burris age 22 son of Mrs Esma Scar borough Cambria and husband of Joan Burris of Johnson City. He trains with the 1st Division 18th Infantry at Fort Riley Kaw after attending Herrin Township High School.
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Fort Riley
Robert L. Burris
Joan
Johnson City
1St Divisin
18Th Infantry
Kaw
Herrin Township
Esma Scarborough
Cambria
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SIU
Sn Hill
Richard Ra
Wet Ralph A Ti
Jac
Arch Ewards
Father's Day
Herrin, Ili
Dad
West Main Carbondale
Zwick’s
Zwick’s Shoe Stores
Chevy
Chevrolet
Fisher
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