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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1978

Page

12

Johnston City board candidates vie for three seats in Johnston City

Johnston City Community District seeks three school board seats with three year terms expiring in April. Incumbents Oral Potts Melburn Babington and James Travis not all seeking re election Travis not running. New candidates Nan cy Reed James Escue Eddie Griffith and Patrick Henry run. One seat must be filled by a Corinth Township resident. Babington emphasizes completing the Washington Grade School project and his long service as water superintendent.

Jo Fen City Gah Oral Potts Melburn ‘‘Mebbs Babington James Travis Travis Nancy Reed James Escue Corinth Eddie J. Griffith Patrick Henry Pittsburg Corinth Township Washington Jefferson St Johnston City

Six candidates vie for three Johnston City school board seats

The city holds a three vacancy race with six candidates. Potts Escoe Reed Griffith and Henry are among hopefuls, each stressing facilities and curriculum upgrades, school funding reviews, and completion of the new grade school. Polls run noon to 7 pm on April 8 with voting at Jefferson Lincoln and Corinth polling locations.

Herrin Lake Creek Townships Jefferson School Lincoln School Corinth Township

Shawnee Hayride with the Pioneers at revamped barn

Under new management the South of Herrin venue on Rt 148 hosts Saturdays and 12 with an updated barn. A lineup of recording artists and guests promises a lively night of country entertainment for families and youngsters.

Pioneers Old Barn Rt. 148 Herrin

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