From Our Files

Issue of July 3, 1997

Steve and Mary Jurak celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 16.

James M. “Bananas” Banovz (60) of Staunton died June 28 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Wayne R. Schrage (56) of Edwardsville died June 29 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.

Elizabeth “Betty” Mae Weidler (72) of Ferriday, La., formerly of Mt. Olive, died June 29 at Glenburney Nursing Home in Natchez, Miss.

Issue of July 4, 2007

A pedestrian, John Whitt of Staunton, was hit by a train at the Ash and Leonard streets crossing. He was taken by ARCH helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital.

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