Brush arbor revival memories stir at Marion church
Suzi Hagen recalls Marion Second Baptist Church plans a Sunday brush arbor meeting at 7 30 nightly through June 28 near Marion Drives In. Ray Adams, age 70, recalls past brush arbor gatherings with kerosene lamps, wooden seats, wagons and long street visits. The event features Rev Lou Moore, Harrisburg, and the church quartet, with modern upgrades like plastic sheeting, electric lights, and a piano. Public invitation extended.
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Suzi Hagen
Southern Illnoisan
Marion Second
Adams
Brush Arbor
Marion Drives
Lou Moore
Harrisburg
Moore
50th Year Wedding Anniversary Open House
An open house marks the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lindsey of Carbondale. Guests are invited to Union Hill Christian Church Rt. 4 Carbondale from 2 to 4 p.m. on July 6. The couple wed July 6, 1919 in Paris Tennessee. Their children include Mrs. R. C. Elliott Mrs. Loren Monroe Mrs. T. A. Lipe Willis Lindsey James Lindsey and William Lindsey of Carbondale and Dorothy Rogers Elkville Mrs. Joe Sadler Anna and Mrs. Donald Hathorne De Sate.
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Hubert Lindsey
Carbondale
Union Hill Christian Church
Rt. 4
Lindsey
Velina English
Paris
Tenn
Willis Lindsey
James Lindsey
William Lindsey
Dorothy Rogers
Elkville
Joe Sadler
Anna
Donald Hawthorne
de Sate
Nellie Bly Breaks Around the World Record in 72 Days
In 1889 Nellie Bly departed New York aiming to beat Jules Verne's fictional voyage. She completed the journey in 72 days six hours and eleven minutes, setting a historic solo female circumnavigation record that captivated readers nationwide.
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New York World
Nellie Bly
New York
Jules Verne
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Ray Adams
Claude White
Charles Moore
Econstruction Committee
Mr. and
Mrs. Huber
Bays Thriftway Met
N. Court Marion
Illinois
Maxwell House
Pillsbury’s Funny Face
Arrrattey
HMC
Loin
Wagners
Welch Ace
Arthur
Thriftway Market
California
Florida
Dor
Totino’s Pizza
Weiners
Dacron’ and
Avril
America
Marion
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