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Jacksonville Courier (Newspaper) - January 09, 1978, Jacksonville, IllinoisJim a a a in lilt Courter Jacksonville ill., Jan. 9,1078 term Iti traffic cases drug charges filed after sunday raid High school Public j hearing set tuesday judge Gordon d. Seator preside Jap Dong list of traffic related cases in Morgan county circuit court Day and ordered penalties in those caste involving pleas of guilty. Quot Terry d. Scroggins of 544 Brooklyn ordered to spend seven Days in Pended. In addition he was fined $25 and costs on a speeding violation. Kevin w. Kulish 21, of 1414 Lake Lawn pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of alcohol and was fined $200 plus court costs. Lance e. Young 19, of 5 Queens few unto jail on his plea of guilty to Lane pleaded guilty to dui and asked driving while his License was sus of Quot Quot a t Abbie Brazand 67, Dies Here sunday rites wednesday a brie l. Brazand 832 Allen Avenue died 6 35 . Sunday at Pas savant Hospital where she had been a patient several hours. She was 67 years of age. She was born september 23,1910, in Jacksonville daughter of Robert p. And Nora f. Meadows Wells. She is survived by a sister a 17 Landers and a Nephew Robert e. Landers both of Springfield. There Are two great nieces and several cousins. She was preceded in death by two Brothers. She was a member of Central Christian Church and was employed at the Jacksonville state Hospital before retiring in 1976. Funeral services will be 1 30 . Wednesday at the Cody and son memorial Home with Rev. Ken Burger officiating. Interment will be in the Jacksonville East cemetery. Friends May Call after 12 noon tuesday at the funeral Home where the family will meet friends from 7 to 8 30 .�?�alleges coach pay biased on basis of sex in unit three Roodhouse the Board of education of North Greene unit District 3 a met tuesday january 3rd. All Mem Bers and administrators were present As were six members of the Ngea. Communications were read regarding another request for unemployment assistance for a former employee information on w-2 forms and a subscription for the National school boards Magazine. Another complaint filed by Beverly l. Aired charging unfair employ ment practice was read to the Board. The complaint alleges the salary paid for coaching track during the three year agreement was biased on basis of sex. Hie matter was turned Over to the school Board attorney. The new building is nearing final acceptance. It was reported the target Date is now january 13th. Possible dates for the formal dedication were discussed. It was decided to set the Date for March 5th at 3 . If Jill arrangements can be worked out. It was reported the certificate suspension hearing for former teacher Neil j. Hoover set january 4th. A discussion of special education enrolments and positions was held. It was noted there is a total of 38 or 39 Ems students attending four classes in North Greene. A decision As to whether there will be three or four classes in the future will be made after a meeting with four Rivers special education Coop. Or. Holmes discussed items to be forthcoming in 1978, which will be effecting unit schools higher social Security payments higher minimum wage unemployment insurance evaluating staff studying general policies school Board election buses the school "40,&Quot new construction repair of existing buildings negotiations and finances. The next meeting will be at 7 30 . January 18th at the unit burglary reported to county items valued at More than $150 were reported stolen Over the weekend at an area residence. Tony Robinson of Murrayville said the items stolen were two electric saws and an Auto Antenna. The theft occurred sometime Over the weekend while the family was away. For court supervision a the Case was continued to Jan. 23 for a determination on the supervision. A report will be compiled by the probation office. Ernest Slater 48, of Springfield was placed on court supervision for one year and ordered to pay a Fine of $250. He had previously entered a plea of guilty to dui. John Scott 34, of 731 Allen Avenue pleaded not guilty to criminal damage to property and asked for a jury trial Wincn was set for feb. 14. George Thomas Summers 44, of 602 Sheridan was denied the Public defender appointment and Bona set at $50,000 on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor. Summers was returned to the county jail pending appearance at a preliminary hearing thursday at 2 . A Bona reduction hearing will also be heard at that time. Michael j. Peak 22, of Franklin pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $50 and costs. Kurt r. Sommers 139 Prospect pleaded guilty to dui and was fined $200 and costs. Ronald e. Paisley of Rushville pleaded guilty to being overweight and paid a Fine of $27.20 plus costs. Floyd Watkins of Beardstown pleaded guilty to being overweight on on Axle and paid a Fine of $27.20 plus costs. Donald e. Brown of new Berlin pleaded guilty to failure to yield right of Way and was fined $25 and costs. Bradley p. Littig 17, of Bluffs pleaded guilty to unlawful use of License and was fined $25 and costs. Mark s. Rice 19, of Bluffs pleaded innocent to the same charge and a Bench trial was set for Jan. 23.eva Mae Martin of White Hall Dies at 89 years on sunday White Hall mrs. Eva Mae Martin of White Hall died sunday evening at Dirksen House in Springfield. She was 89 years of age. Mrs. Martin was born in Rural Roodhouse feb. 3, 1888, daughter of Levi and Ludora Davis Hawkins. She married Alfred Martin feb. 13, 1907, in Jacksonville and he died dec. 11, 1960. A son Buell Martin of Carrollton and two granddaughters Reta Borg and Neala Martin both of Springfield survive. There Are two great grandchildren. Three Brothers survive Leo and Lester Hawkins both of Manchester and Stanley Hawkins cottage Hills. Two Sisters preceded in death. Mrs. Martin was a member of the White Hall Tabernacle Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11 . Wednesday from Dawdy Wolfe Airsman funeral Home at White Hall with interment to be in Manchester cemetery. Friends May Call at the funeral Home after 3 . Tuesday."buckshot Johnson of Chandlerville Dies Early monday free blood pressure Check tuesdays and thursdays 12-4 . Long s pharmacy Jordan s Man in the Middle partly because of his country s crucial location Jordan s Leader has traditionally played a Pivotal role in Middle East relations. Can you name him what is the main task of the Federal Reserve Board which team did the Dallas cowboys defeat to reach the super bowl if you re interested in testing your knowledge about names and events in the news turn to the quiz on Page three of today s journal courier. The journal courier publishes the quiz each week As part of its school news program. It s Art enjoyable Way to find out How much you know about current events in the United states and around the world. Try it today. M Chandlerville George e. Buckshot Johnson of Chandlerville died monday morning at the Beardstown Long term care unit. He was 85 years or age and a Veteran of world War one. Or. Johnson was born in Mason county Jan. 5,1892, son of George and Mary Jane Woods Johnson. He married Martha Goben who preceded in death. A son Carl Johnson of Ashland survives. There Are six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Three Brothers John and Noah Johnson of Chandlerville and Bill Johnson of Virginia survive. A son one brother Ana one sister preceded in death. Funeral services will be at 10 30 . Wednesday from Lintner Buchanan funeral Home Here with interment to be in Bethel cemetery. Friends Mav Call at the funeral Home tuesday afternoon and evening. Roodhouse ump to meet tuesday Roodhouse the ump of Roodhouse United methodist Church will meet at 7 30 . Tuesday Jan. 10th, at the Church. The program will be Call to prayer and self denial. A sacrificial meal will be served. The. Junior and senior youth fellowships will meet at s . Sunday. Jan. 15th at the Church. Kenny Plahn president of the senior Umof will present the program on use of Bow Ana Arrow in game Hunting. Formal charges relating to drug traffic were filed before judge Gordon d. Seator in Morgan county circuit court monday morning stemming from a raid by Morgan county sheriff s deputies Early sunday in Jacksonville. Robert j. Baldwin 41,729 w. State was charged with two counts of unlawful Possession of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful Possession of cannabis. Marguerite Watts 26, of 729 w. State was charged with two counts of controlled substance and one of cannabis Possession. Michele l. Haworth 19, of 729 Varble 44, Greene native Dies rites set wednesday Carrollton Edgar Ray Varble of Lebanon Missouri native of Greene county died unexpectedly 8 . Sunday at his residence. He was 44 years of age. He was born March 24, 1933, in Greene county son of Ruben c. And Lena Tillery Varble. He married Dolores Vandergriff in 1952 at St. Louis Missouri. She survives with three daughters mrs. Lavon Diana Gould of Lebanon miss Pamela Varble of Crete and Debra Varble at Home. There is one grandchild. His Mother mrs. Lena Varble survives in Carrollton. The following Brothers and Sisters survive Earl Varble of St. Louis Missouri Harold Varble of Detroit Michigan Clayton Varble of Kane mrs. Juanita Wells of Roodhouse mrs. Lavina Henson of East Alton mrs. Mariorie Burger of Wayne City miss Linda Decker of Greenfield and mrs. Hazel Behr of St. Louis Missouri. He was preceded in death by his father and two Brothers. Funeral mass will be 10 . Wednesday at St. John s Catholic Church in Carrollton. Interment will be in St. John s cemetery. Friends May Call from 3 to 9 . Tuesday at the hires funeral Home in Carrollton with Parish Rosary at 7 30 .Herman h. Meyer 78, Chandlerville Dies set Havana funeral Herman Henry Meyer of Rural Ashland a retired Farmer died sunday evening at memorial medical Center in Springfield. He was 78 years of age and a Veteran of world War two. He was born in Mason county july 14, 1899, son of Fred and Dorthea Vonengel Meyer. He married Eula Masten Hinrich at Petersburg july 28, 1955. She survives with a stepdaughter mrs. Loretta Eden of Oregon 111., along with these Stepsons Roland Hinrich Havana Russell Hinrich Petersburg and James Hinrich Vermont 111. There Are 12 grandchildren. Four Brothers and three Sisters preceded in death. Funeral services will be 2 30 . Wednesday from St. Paul s lutheran Church at Havana where the de ceased was a member and to which memorials Are suggested. Interment will be in Laurel Hill cemetery at Havana. Friends May Call at Lintner Buchanan funeral Home at Chandlerville tuesday afternoon and evening with the family receiving 7 to 9 .Elliott Bank and City personnel to have pressure Check Springfield according to state was charged with unlawful Possession of cannabis and unlawful Possession of a controlled substance. All three received the appointment of the Public defender Ana preliminary hearings were scheduled for thursday at 2 . Bond was set at $20,000 on each. State s attorney de Parkinson asked that Bond be set at $20,000 because he said additional charges May be filed soon and that deputies were prepared to prove that the amount of drugs confiscated in the raid were More than just a personal amount. All three Are being held in custody. A fourth person arrested at the time of the raid Early sunday morning was released later in the morning for Lack of evidence. He was William Haworth. 21, of 328 w. Court. Sheriff s detectives said an assortment of drugs were seized during the raid As Well As $145 in Cash which authorities said May have been received for drug purchases prior to the raid. Detectives said the Street value of the drugs was estimated to be in excess of $1,000.Martha v. Boiling Burghardt once of Greenfield Dies Greenfield mrs. Martha v. Boiling Burghardt formerly of Greenfield died saturday in the state of Virginia. Mrs. Burghardt moved East in 1946 following the death of her husband William Claude Burghardt. She is survived by a son. Franklin Burghardt of Lanhan my. Two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two Brothers survive or. Sherman boiling of Washington d.c., and Robert boiling Farmville a. Friends May Call at Shields memorial Home in Greenfield 9 to 11 . Wednesday with services set at 11 .Ward s. Clement Dies at Rushville rites at Concord Rushville Ward s. Clement 65-year-old Rushville resident died at Snyder nursing Home in Rushville monday morning. During his younger years be was engaged in farming. Or. Clement was born in Perry dec. 29,1912, son of Loyd and Bessie Smith Clement. He was never married. A brother William e. Clement of Rural Rushville and a sister mrs. Ruth Jones of Nevada City California survive. Two Sisters preceded in death. Graveside rites will be at 11 . Wednesday at Concord cemetery in Morgan county with Rev. Ron Eaker officiating. Roby funeral Home of Rushville is in charge of arrangements. Memorials Are suggested to a Charity of the donor s Choice. Members of the Board of education of school District 117 will meet in a committee of the whole session tuesday at the High school auditorium starting at 7 30 . The Public hearing has been called by the Board to discuss and receive Public suggestions and questions concerning the future of the High school facility and the downtown Campus. The Board has invited anyone from the general Public to appear before the open meeting and make alternate suggestions to those already under consideration. At present the Board has recommendations from a citizen group As Well As the administrative staff or the District urging abandonment of the present downtown Campus in favor of construction of an addition to the Armstrong Junior High Campus to make adequate room for a four year a High school and turning Turner Junior High into a seventh and eighth Grade facility for the entire District. Roy Whitworth 80, of Roodhouse Dies funeral wednesday Roodhouse Roy Earl Whit Worth of Roodhouse died 6 . Sunday at the Greene Meadows nursing Home in White Hall. He was 80 years of age. He was born december 16,1897, in Roodhouse son of John a. And Etta Jane Pollard Whitworth. He married Ethel Wallace june 22,1918. She preceded him in death december 21, 1971. He is survived by three daughters mrs. Kenneth Eileen Nash and mrs. David Zelma Cheek both of Roodhouse and mrs. Rolf a in or nov Nicholson of Alton. Gordon Nash of san Bernardino California who was raised in the Whitworth Home is one of sue grandchildren. There Are 12 great grandchildren two Brothers survive William r. Whitworth of Edwardsville and Lee Whitworth of Chino Valley Arizona. He was preceded in death by a brother. Or. Whitworth retired in 1962 As Yardmaster for . And o. Railroad. Funeral services will be 2 . Wednesday at the Wolfe Airsman funeral Home in Roodhouse. Interment will be in Fernwood cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 . And 7 to 9 . Tuesday at the funeral Home. Lac West Central Illinois health leadership action Council the City of Jacksonville will be participating in the health screening program As Well As the employees of Elliott state Bank. Bank employees will receive blood pressure tests on wednesday Jan. 18th, and City employees on monday and tuesday Jan. 16th and 17th. Peter Dolph Blue Cross and Blue shield health technician will administer the tests. This will be from 10 . To 4 . At the Bank on the 18th, and the Mobile information Center will be parked at various municipal work locations during the two Day period on the 16th Ana 17th for City employees. Those with elevated blood pressures will receive a second screening in about a week following the first record. If the second Reading is also elevated the individual will be advised to consult his or her Hayes 85, of Murrayville Dies funeral wednesday mrs. Josephine Josie Hayes of Murrayville died 5 03 . Sunday at passavant Hospital where she had been a patient since january 2. She was 85 years of age. She was born january 7, 1893, in Morgart county daughter of Peter and Sarah Hubbell Wilson. She married Harvey Lee Hayes december 31, 1912. He preceded her in death August 23, 1954. The following children survive Maurice Hayes of Jacksonville mrs. Mary Frances Sheppard of Murrayville mrs. Joe Marjo Rie Pauline Bogart of Bloomington mrs. William Augusta Zeisel of Fairview Heights mrs. John Lena Mae Dietz of Baltimore Maryland and Murrell Wilson Hayes of Murrayville. There Are six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. There Are two Brothers Arthur Wilson of Murrayville and Robert Wilson of Winchester and two Sisters Martha Mcconnell of san Mateo California and Olive Schal Lenburg of Roodhouse surviving. She was preceded in death by one brother Ana one sister. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Murrayville United methodist Church where services will be held 2 . Wednesday. Interment will be in the Murrayville cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 4jp.m. And 7 to 9 . Tuesday at the Mackey Daws funeral Home in Murrayville. We re open m the cleanest Little spot to town Vince s lounge 304�. Man ms�1 or 243-9911 Quot the Best Pimon town Quot or. And mrs. Earl c. Stevens Frederick became parents of a son at 8 07 . Sunday at passavant Hospital. Or. And mrs. Frank Dejaynes a Griggsville became parents of a daughter at 11 41 . Sunday at passavant Hospital. Or. And mrs. Ronald Peters 360 East state Street became parents of a son at 4 52 . Monday at passavant Hospital. Pittsfield Dar chapter will meet wednesday Pittsfield a the Nancy Ross chapter of daughters of american revolution Pittsfield will meet at 2 30 . Wednesday Jan. 11th, at the Pittsfield Community Center. The program the Energy Challenge will be presented by cups District manager Robert Groom. Hostesses Are mrs. Loyd Borrowman mrs. Charles Dustin mrs. Joseph Manker mrs. Ross Lemon mrs. Glen Dean and miss Mary Jean Borrowman. Driver arrested Early monday 011 dui offence an area Man was arrested Early monday by Jacksonville police for a drunk driving charge. Thomas e. Houston 51. Of route one Chapin was stopped about 12 45 . When police observed a car weaving on North Clay Avenue at the Railroad crossing. Houston was taken to police Headquarters and charged with driving while under the influence of liquor. He later posted $200 Cash Bond and was released with a court appear Ance pending. James e. Tadlock Dies saturday funeral tuesday Winchester James Elmer Tadlock 67, Blue Island formerly of Winchester died saturday morning at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island. Or. Tadlock was born at Alsey August 12, 1910, son of Earl and Catherine Guinnane Tadlock his father survives at Winchester. He married Faye Suttles and she survives. Also surviving Are a daughter Joyce Ann Arizona two sons Larry and Randy both of Chicago several grandchildren a brother Harry Winchester and two Sisters. Mrs. Edna Stojkic Chicago Ana mrs. Douglas Irene Gilleland Roodhouse. Services will be 2 . Tuesday at Coonrod funeral Home in Winchester reverend Dean Spencer officiating. Burial will be in Winchester City cemetery. Friends May Call at the funeral Home any time after 5 . Monday. Jaycees to meet at Blackhawk tuesday included in the recommendation is the Sale of several parcels of District property including the red farm site on Lincoln Avenue the farm land surrounding it the present High school Complex and the David Prince site. School officials have indicated that everything under discussion thus far in the program will be presented before the Public meeting tuesday evening. The meeting will be held in the Allen 85, of Pittsfield Dies set rites tuesday Griggsville a mrs. Matilda Jane Allen of Pittsfield formerly of Griggsville died 7 34 . Saturday at Tunini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was 85 years of age. She was born april 11, 1892, in Adams county daughter of Edward and Nancy Parrick Whitacker. She married George e. Allen october 14, 1908, in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death october 11, 1963. She is survived by a son Lozelle Allen of Jacksonville four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Mrs. Allen was a member of the fishhook United methodist Church. Funeral services will be 2 . Tuesday at the Skinner funeral Home in Griggsville. Interment will be in Pittsfield West cemetery. Friends May Call after 4 this afternoon at the funeral Home where the family will meet friends from 7 to 9 .mrs. Emma Ghrist of Pittsfield Dies rites there tuesday Pittsfield mrs. Emma Ghrist of Pittsfield died saturday at the Green View Manor nursing Center at Camp Point. She was 69 years of age. Mrs. Ghrist was born in Pike county sept. 1, 1909, daughter of the late Phillip and Maude Watkins Sparks. Surviving is a daughter mrs. Yvonne Ballard of Troy to. There Are six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A brother Lawrence Sparks of Pittsfield and these Sisters survive Verna Wilson Pittsfield Grace grub of Peoria Iona Leonard Indiana and Nona listello Peoria. Funeral services will be 2 . Tuesday from the Plattner funeral Home with interment in Pittsfield South cemetery. Friends May Call at the funeral Home monday. The first meeting in 1978 of the Jacksonville Jaycees will be held tuesday january 10th, 7 30 at the Blackhawk restaurant. Dinner will begin at 6 30. Items to be discussed include Jaycee week radio Days july 4th Celebration and Home Snow. All Jaycees Are urged to attend and note this is the firs meeting to be held at the Blackhawk. Vij Price Sale Irwin s i now leasing 1978 cars and trucks any make or Model Walker motor Lela Brown now taking Appouh tents at Mcberry s Beauty shop. Law. We nut 245-7715.anna l. Darringer Rogers formerly of Roodhouse Dies Roodhouse a former Roodhouse resident mrs. Anna Lee Darringer Rogers 48, wife of Thomas r. Rogers of St. Charles mo., died in St. Charles Early sunday. The deceased was born at Roodhouse March 6,1929, daughter of the late or. And mrs. William Darringer. In addition to her husband mrs. Rogers is survived by six children Jay Judy Jerry. Jackie Joce Lyn and Jimmy. An infant child preceded in death. There Are two grandchildren and four step grandchildren. Two Brothers Charles Darringer of Roodhouse and Raymond Darringer of Manchester and a half brother Lynn Carmean Roodhouse survive along with these Sisters Minnie Looper and Shirley Briggs both of Jerseyville and Arlene Hutton of Tucson Ariz. Funeral services will be 1 30 . Tuesday from the Baue funeral Home 620 Jefferson St., in St. Charles with interment to be at St. . Riley friends at country dance school in Kentucky mrs. . Riley of Jacksonville and or. And mrs. Don Ecklund of Springfield along with Gib Gilbert Denver Colo were among those attending the annual Christmas county dance school at Berea College at Berea. Kentucky dec. 26th to Jan. 1st. Quot the new year s eve Celebration opened with a candlelight Buffet and the abbots Bromley Horn dance. A puppet play was followed with the new year s eve dance interrupted time to time with entertainment. This year the mummers play was directed by Richard Chase collector and publisher of the Jack tales and children s singing games stunts my lain Bluegrass band the close of the evening the be reans opened their Homes to a Prog Ressing singing party and some continued to breakfast Early new year s Day. G and m accounting it has discontinued Public service
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