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Football Tigers handle Salem

On the strength of a stout running game, an effective passing game and key plays on defense and special teams, the Houston High School football team dispatched Salem 41-13 in a South Central Association matchup Friday night in Tiger Stadium.

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The Sept. 21, 2023 issue

Obituaries

REV. DONALD AUSTIN CASE

Rev. Donald Austin Case passed away Sept. 3, 2023, at his home in Beulah, Mo. at the age of 76 years.

CLARENCE EVAN “SAM” LAY

Clarence Evan “Sam” Lay of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., formerly of Salem, Ill., passed away on Aug. 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

VIRGINIA COLLEEN TENGLER

Virginia Colleen Tengler, known affectionately as Colleen, embarked on her eternal journey to celebrate her heavenly birthday on Sept. 13, 2023. 

NORMAN DELBERT BRADFORD

Norman Delbert Bradford, age 86, passed away peacefully in Houston, Mo. on Sept. 9, 2023. He was surrounded by family members and loved ones. 

THELMA JEAN (GASTON) NICHOLS

Thelma Jean (Gaston) Nichols was born on Jan. 8, 1945, in Eunice, Mo. She passed away Sept. 8, 2023, at her home in Houston at the age of 78, with her loving husband Bill by her side. 



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