Cutler Youth Dies After Street Fight
Russell James Eaton 27 dies after a nighttime street fight in Sparta Randolph County officials say. Robert Blake 20 held in Chester on suspicion of causing Eaton’s death with a beating after Eaton left the Corner Grill with two women. Coroner Lester Walker notes Blake shadowed his estranged wife. Blake’s attack occurred around 1 30 am near the cafe. Funeral arrangements are pending at Walker Funeral Home Sparta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Sparta
Ital
Russell James Eaton
Robert Blake
Randolph
Chester
Randolph County
Lester Walker
Eaton
Walker
Blake
Edith Vanover
Vanover
Red Bud
Spasta
Alice Jean McCoy
Walter James Eaton
Conally
Thomas Byer
Granite City
Paul Hepp
James Qualls
Phyllis Eaton
U. S. Navy
Girl Injured by Window Fan in Coulterville
An 11 year old Coulterville girl fell into a window fan at home and suffered a head injury. She was admitted to Sparta Community Hospital for treatment including blood transfusions and was reported in good condition on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Downs
Coulterville
Sparta Community Hospital
Police Briefs Highlight Fines Across Five Towns
In Carbondale Gregory Brandos of West Frankfort was fined 14 dollars for speeding by Police Magistrate Roy Hall. Phillip Cottonaro, delivery man, paid 9 dollars plus costs for an illegal muffler, cited by Roy Hall. Herrin saw Robert L. McDonald of Marion fined 14 dollars for an illegal muffler, by JP Joe Ing. Roy Fincher of Herrin paid 10 dollars for assault and battery before JP Wood. Herrin also lists Freda Fincher fined 10 dollars for assault and battery by JP George Hertin. In Hert: Orval Walker of Energy faced 35.40 dollars in fines for intoxication before JP John Belcher. Charles Taft of Fort Smith Arkansas fined 15.20 for running a stop sign by JP Charles Silley. Marion resident Smith from Chicago fined 14 for speeding in a restricted zone by JP Charles Gilley. Donald Parson of Chicago fined 14 for a ticketed state offense by JP Charles Gilley. Ralph Canavess of Tower fined 10 and costs for under the influence of liquor by Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. for reckless driving on N 14th and N 13th streets Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Gregory Brandos
West Frankfort
Roy Hall
Phillip Cottonaro
Herrin
Robert L. McDonald
Marion
Justice of the Peace
Joe Ing
Henin
Roy Fincher
Justice of the Peace Wood
Freda Fincher
George Wood
Hertin
Orval Walker
John Belcherson
Charles Taft
Ft. Smith
Ark
Charles Silley Marion
Smith
Chicago
Taxes Go Up 14 Area Cities Have Sales Tax Today
At least 14 Southern Illinois cities implement a new half-cent retailers occupation tax today. Murphysboro backs the measure likely to pass Aug 12. Cairo merchants seek repeal as tax takes effect. Rates vary by purchase, with inspectors noting protest from the Farm Bureau in Marion. Area adopting cities include Anna, Benton, Cambria, Carbondale, Carterville, Johnston City, Jonesboro, Herrin, Hurst, Marion, Mounds, Pinckneyville, Sesser, Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Marion
Farm Bureau
Cairo
Benton Cambria
Carbondale
Carterville
Johnston City
Jonesboro
Herrin
Hurst
Mounds
Pinckneyville
Sesser
Zeigler
Williamson Leads June Retailer Occupation Tax in County
Williamson County tops 14 southern Illinois counties in retailers occupation tax paid for June with 69 235 dollars for May liabilities. Jackson 56 573 Franklin 52 773 Mt Vernon led area cities with 47 021 Marion 33 895 Murphysboro 26 494 Cairo 25 374. Other counties include Alexander 30 714 Gallatin 10 483 Hardin 4 900 Jefferson 50 790 Johnson 10 418 Massac 18 811 Perry 34 611 Pulaski 9 428 Saline 48 909 Union 22 541.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Southern Illinois
State Department of Revenue
Williamson
Jackson
Franklin
Mt. Vernon
Marion
Murphysboro
Cairo
Carbondale
Alexander
Gallatin
Hardin
Jefferson
Johnson
Massac
Perry
Pulaski
Saline
Union
Massac School Leader Named Massac County Superintendent
Howard Shappard Metropolis Central School principal named Massac County superintendent by the Board of Commissioners. He succeeds B D Fowler who has served since 1949 and moves to Metropolis city superintendent. Shappard takes office September 1. Iles Downing to replace him at Central School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Shappard
Metropolis Central
Massac County
Board of Commissioners
Shappard
B. D
Mike) Fowler
Fowler
Metropolis City
Carbondale July Accident Report Shows Fewer Injuries
Carbondale police records show 18 accidents in July, one more than June, but total injuries fell and no fatalities occurred. July saw four injuries, none serious, with June totaling seven injuries and two deaths from vehicle collisions. one July incident involved a pedestrian and a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Textile union gets remodeled offices in Herrin
The CIO Textile Workers Union on 14th Street in Herrin has remodeled offices with freshly painted walls and new partitions. President Vernon Perrine notes workers at the Herrin Allen plant are represented by the local, the area’s only CIO affiliated union, which has occupied the offices since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Textile Union
CIO Textile Workers Union
14Th Street
Herrin
Vernon Perrine
Perrine
CIO
Herrin Allen
Driver Slightly Hurt In Campbell Hill Crash
William H. Salger 24 of Campbell Hill received slight scratches when his car left the road at the Rt. 43 intersection with Campbell Hill main street at 8 p.m. Saturday. Sheriff Howard Cheatham reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Salger
Campbell Hill
Jackson County
Howard Cheatham
Carbondale Fire Department Extinguishes Flue Fire
Carbondale firemen responded to a flue fire on E. Sycamore Street Sunday morning. The blaze was out upon arrival and caused little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
E. Sycamore Street
Ellis Lucas Dies at 73 in Stiritz
Ellis Lucas 73 of Stiritz died at 1 05 p m Saturday at Herrin Hospital after seven weeks as a patient. A retired coal miner and longtime resident of Stiritz he was a member of the First Methodist Church of Johnston City. He is survived by his wife Alma of Johnston City and his half sisters Mrs George Ross of Rock Island and Mrs Laura Lewis Mrs Julia Seigler and Mrs Walter Seigler of Stiritz. Funeral services will be 2 p m Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Johnston City with Rev J W Ditterline and Rev W R Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Herting City Cemetery. Friends may call at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home Johnston City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis.Lucas
Stiritz
Herrin Hospital
Lucas
First Methodist Church
Johnston City
Alma
George Ross
Rock Island
Laura Lewis
Julia Seigler
Walter Seigler
Randolph County 4-H Holds First Combined Show
Randolph County 4 H'ers gather at Sparta Fair grounds for the first combined boys and girls 4 H project show. All animals on grounds by 8 30 a m with judging at 9 a m. Demonstrations and speaking contest at the Lions Community Building. Agriculture products and home economics booths in the agricultural products building. Livestock display open all day south of the horse barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Sparta Fairgrounds
Lions
Carbondale Man Fined for Driving Under Influence
Lloyd Edwards, 29, of 205 St Marion St, Carbondale, was fined $100 and costs by Judge Peyton Kunce after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. The county court forwarded his license to the Secretary of State. Edwards was arrested Friday near the Moose Lodge east of Murphysboro after brushing three vehicles. He was released on $1,000 bond. no major damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Edwards
Marion St
Carbondale
Jackson
Peyton Kunce
Edward
Secretary of State
Edwards
Moose Lodge
Murphysboro
Howard Cheatham
Rt. 13
Lodge
Cheatham
Tax charts for Herrin merchants available free
Herrin merchants can obtain combined city and state three percent sales tax charts at the Chamber of Commerce office. The chart covers transactions from 1 cent to $50.16 and can be placed on cash registers. Secretary Ray Hubbs said charts are free to merchants within city limits as the half cent city sales tax becomes effective today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Chamber of Commerce
Ray Hubbs
Jackson Bond Sales Reach $79 717 in June
Jackson County sales of U S Savings Bonds totaled 79717 dollars in June. The figures were reported to judge F B Herbert of Murphysboro and Raymond H Dey of Carbondale who served as general savings bonds county co chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Bana H U. S
Treasury Department
F. B. Herbert
Murphysboro
Raymond H. Dey
Carbondale
General Savings Bonds
The Crab Orchard theft wave grows with multiple car break ins
A rash of thefts at Crab Orchard lake reports several victims. Joseph V Reilly and Charles Town Energy owners say items worth $70 were stolen from vehicles near the spillway and old boat dock. Ruth Hudson and Ruth Benzinger also report purse and suitcase thefts. Sheriff Carl Miller and Carbondale police plan joint action to curb the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Lake
Joseph V. Reilly
Harper St
St. Louis
Carbondale
Charles Town Energy
Williamson County
Carl Miller
Ruth Hudson
Granite City
Miller
James Benzinger
Walnut St
Crab Orchard
Street blocks cut parking meter receipts in Murphysboro
Barricades on Walnut street reduced meter receipts in July as utility crews blocked sections of the main business thoroughfare. City Clerk Delmar Ward attributed the drop to the one to two block closures while noting Rt. 144 traffic remains diverted through the city. July receipts totaled 1619 dollars, 202 dollars less than the previous year despite five Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Delmar Ward
Ward
Dragging Operations Begin For Mt Vernon Man Missing
A search for 26 year old Mt Vernon man George Walker missing since Thursday focused today on a small lake in Mt Vernon. Rescue crews from Centralia Salem Benton Carbondale and Herrin assist in the search. Walker a soft drink distributor also ran a concession stand at a baseball park near the lake. His automobile was found near the scene with an ignition key in the switch. Walker's wife said he left home to ice down drinks. Constable Willard Walker, his brother, said Walker had about 500 dollars in his possession at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Centralia
Salem
Benton
Carbondale
Herrin
George Walker
Walker
Willard Walker
Robert Winning dies in Carterville at 83
Robert Matthew Winning 83 was found dead in his bed at the Waldron Hotel Carterville He was a retired coal miner member of the First Christian Church and the International Order of Odd Fellows He leaves a daughter Mrs Willard Love of West Frankfort a step daughter Mrs Fred Bales of Carterville a brother Sam of Anna and one grandchild Services set for 11 am Tuesday at the First Christian Church with Rev Norman Toney the burial in Oakwood Cemetery Friends may call at Riggin Funeral Home after 7 pm today body to church at 9:30 am Tuesday Family requests no flowers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Matthew Winning
Waldron
Carterville
Winning
First Christian Church of
International Order of Odd Fellows
Willard Love
West Frankfort
Fred Bales
Sam
Anna
First Christian Church
Norman Toney
Oakwood Cemetery
Riggin
Marion Woman Lizzie Pitts Dies at Home
Mrs. Lizzie Pitts 504 West Copeland Street Marion died Sunday at her residence born in Shiloh Georgia widow of Dock Pitts. Survived by daughter Lizzie Thomas Marion sons Roy Casper Davis Marion John Davies McVey Kentucky Lonie Davis Charleston West Virginia sister Mariah Ellison Atlanta Georgia. Services 1:30 p m Wednesday Beher AME Church Marion Rev Robert Everett with burial Maplewood Cemetery Marion. Friends may call at church after noon Wednesday. Keathly Funeral Home Culp in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Dock Pitts
Lizzie Thomas
Marion
Roy
Casper Davis
John Davies
McVey, Ky
Lonnie Davis
Charleston
W. Va
Mariah Ellison
Atlanta
Beher Ame Church
Robert Everett
Maplewood Cemetery
Keathly Funeral Home
Culp
Loyalty Oath Signed Williamson Jackson Teachers Sign To Get Pay
More than 700 teachers and school employees in Jackson and Williamson counties begin loyalty oaths under the Broyles bill. The oath requires swearing loyalty to the U S and denial of Communist party membership before further pay, with distribution handled by local boards and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Jackson
Williamson Counties
N Viril Wheeles
Jackson County
Lee Booth
Williamson County
Broyles
U. S
Communist Party
Booth
Wheeles
Boards of Education
United States
Illinois
Relief Cases Rise in Carbondale Township July
Carbondale Township reports forty relief cases involving 119 persons in July, up five cases and 25 people from June. Supervisor Mrs. Hallie Parrish cites medical cases as main driver while noting seasonal declines earlier this year and comparing 1954 July and June totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Hallie Parrish
Carterville Man Dies at 85 in Herin Nursing Home
George Washington Spicer 85 died Sunday at 3 55 p m at Yoggerst Nursing Home Herin He was a retired coal miner and Baptist Church member He leaves two sons a sister 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren Services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Riggin Funeral Home Carterville with Rev Floyd tent officiating Burial in Arnold Cemetery near Crab Orchard Friends may call after 1 p m Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Spicer
Yoggerst
Herrin
First Baptist Church of
Carterville
Clarence
Hezy
Lincoln Park
Mich
Ida Owens
Missouri
Riggin Funeral Home
Floyd
Arnold Cemetery
Crab Orchard
Murphysboro Woman Remembers Mother’s Waterloo Death
Mrs. John F. Schmidt of Waterloo died Sunday night at her home. She was mother to Mrs. W. T. Koenigsmark of Murphysboro. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church in Waterloo with calling hours at Quernheim Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Schmidt
Waterloo
Schmidt
W. T. Koenigsmark
Murphysboro
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Quernheim
Jackson Draft Board Moves to New Office
Jackson County Selective Service Board No. 139 moved its offices to newly remodeled quarters at 1101 Chestnut St Murphysboro after transferring equipment from 1400 Walnut St. on Friday afternoon. The present location was formerly headquarters of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Selective Service Board No
Chestnut St
Murphysboro
Walnut St
Tion
Firemen Host Watermelon Feast for Families
Carbondale firefighters and their families enjoyed a watermelon feast Sunday evening beside the fire station. Clifton Kirby donated the watermelons used to thank volunteers for firefighting work done earlier this year in his store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Clifton Kirby
Herrin Man William Storey Dies at 75
William A. Storey, 75, Herrin sheet metal operator, died Saturday evening after a 10 day illness. A 36 year Herrin resident, he ran the family business with son Jack at 116 W. Walnut since 1929. Born July 6, 1880 in Nilwood, he leaves wife Ethel, sons Jack and Bill, a Carterville son, and daughter Mrs. Ted Foster. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Storme Funeral Home with burial in Herrin City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Storey
Herrin
Herrin Hospital
Storey
Jack
Walnut
Nilwood
Illinois
Ethel
Carterville
Bill
Marion Man Oscar W. Cash Dies at 94
Oscar W. Cash 94 of 402 E Carter St Marion died at 5 a m at home after a short illness. Born March 24 1861 eight miles south of Marion he farmed until 91 then retired to Marion. Survived by wife Sarah a son Y E Pittsburg and six daughters Elsie Fowler Nellie Howerton Lola Borum Marie Anderson Finnie Taylor Loudean Moore. He was a member of Ralls Grove Christian Church. Services 2 p m Wednesday at Shiloh Church with Rev R E Walston Johnston City. Burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Wilson Frick Funeral Home after 6 p m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Cash
E. Carter St
Marion
Williamson County
Cash
Sarah
Shiloh
Y. E
Pittsburg
Elsie Fowler
Church
Wilson- Frick Funeral Home
Accident Victim Dies Saturday in Murphysboro
James J. Smith 79 of Murphysboro died at St. Luke's Hospital St. Louis after injuries from an apparent hit run on May 22. He had been in St An drews Hospital Murphysboro and was moved to St. Louis June 2 for treatment. Body returned to Meyer-Denny Funeral Home with funeral arrangements undetermined. He was found early May 22 in Bridge street, the driver leaving the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Smith
Murphysboro
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Louis
Meyer-Denny Funeral Home
Smith
St. Andrew’s Hospital
St. Louis Hospital
Bridge Street
Truck Firm Sues Bakery Over Sideswipe Collision
W. M. Schaeffer Truck Lines of Cullman County Alabama sues Meyers Bakery Inc of Blytheville Arkansas for 10000 in Jackson County circuit court. The suit stems from a January 25 sideswipe on Route 3 near Grand Tower involving both firms trucks. Damages cover repairs and loss of use. Bakeries driver William Dingler burns treated in Murphysboro hospital. Schaeffer driver A. W. Sandlin injured lightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakery
Jackson County
W. M. Schaeffer Truck Lines
Cullman County
Ala
Meyer’s Bakery, Inc
Blytheville
Ark
Rt. 3
Grand Tower
Schaeffer
William Dingler
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
A. W. Sandlin
Hanceville
Junior Cops to Meet at Herrin City Hall
The Herrin Junior Council for Citizens of Tomorrow will meet tonight at City Hall. Mayor Snyder says the group will discuss by laws governing purpose officers and membership. Parents are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Junior Council For
Citizens of Tomorrow
City Hall
Snyder Herrin
Herrin
Elkville High Board to Fill Vacancies After Resignations
Elkville High School Board of Education will meet in a special session tonight to fill vacancies created by two resignations last week. Mr Arkell Wisely taught biology and was assistant coach. Mrs Wisely taught chemistry and girls physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkville High School Board of Education
Arkell
Seneca
Curtailed Water Program Yields Inconclusive Results
Herrin Water Commissioner Lester Jordan said weekend results from the voluntary curtailment plan are inconclusive with no industrial use detected. He expected clearer evidence by Tuesday as residents were urged to limit water for car washing and lawn sprinkling from 4 to 10 p.m. The council warned the program could become mandatory if pressure problems persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Lester Jordan
Cecil Mandrell Dies at 50 in Pittsburg
Cecil Mandrell 50 of Rt 1 Pittsburg died at 1 30 am Sunday in Carbondale Doctors Hospital after ill health since 1952 from a mine injury. Born November 7 1904 in Saline County he married Wilma Handkins December 1 1928 in Nashville. Survived by wife sons Laurel Dean Jerry Dale Errol Don sisters and a brother and stepmother. Services set for Tuesday 2 pm at Pleasant Grove Church with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Mitchell Funeral Home Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mandrell
Rt. 1
Pittsburg
Carbondale Doctors Hospital
Peabody No. 43
Mandrell
Saline County
Wilma Handkins
Nashville
Laurel Dean
Air Force Base
Cheyenne
Wyo
Jerry Dale
Errol Don
Ona Hiller
Carbondale
Grace Sims
Lillie Swope
Marion
Ruby Hearn
Paul Mandrell
Ethel Mandrell
Paulton
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
United Mine Workers of America
Pleasant Grove
Jack Frick
Dave Hurley
Mitchell Funeral
Clyde Morris Dies at 61 in Dillardtown Community
Clyde Leonard Morris 61 of Dillardtown near Freeman Spur died at Anna Hospital around 3 a m Saturday after a two week stay. Born December 25 1893 in Franklin County he was a retired coal miner and World War I veteran. Survived by wife Flossie, daughter Marian Crain Carbondale sons Leon in Germany with the U S Navy and Dale Dillardtown sisters Myrtle Dagnan Herrin Edna Starr Du Quoin Stella Morris Chicago Oma Murray Woodlawn and Flora White Sims and his mother Cora Morris Herrin. Member of Herrin VFW Post 1567 Local 1776 United Mine Workers and Freeman Spur Baptist Church. Services at Freeman Spur Baptist Church with Rev Aubrey Moore Marion officiating date to be announced. Burial Herrin City Cemetery. Friends may call Storme Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Leonard Morris
Dillardtown
Freeman Spur
Anna Hospital
Franklin County
Flossie
Marian Crain
Carbondale
Leon
Germany
U. S. Navy
Dale
Myrtle Dagnan
Herrin
Edna Starr
du Quoin
Rucknagel Rites Set in Sparta for St Louis Expressman
John C. Rucknagel 66 of St. Louis died at John Cochran Veterans Hospital. He was a World War I veteran and a railway express clerk. He is survived by siblings Mrs. Robert Gerlach of Sparta and Fred Rucknagel of Baldwin. Friends may call Walker Funeral Home Baldwin until Tuesday 3 p.m. CDT. Burial in the Caledonia Cemetery veterans plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rucknagel
Sparta
St. Louis
John C. Rucknagel
John Cochran
Robert Gerlach
Fred Rucknagel
Baldwin
Walker Funeral
Caledonia
Bucknagel
Railyway Express
Mines Working Tuesday Reported for Several Sites
Mines active on Tuesday include Pyramid Freeburn shaft Freeman No 4 Old Ben 22 washer Orient 2 Orient 3 Wilkins Coal Co Burning Star No 1 Old Ben 9 and Fidelity Truax Tracr New Kathleen Zeigler 3. no additional details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Freeburn
Freeman
Orient
Wilkins Coal Co
Fidelity Truax
Tracr
Kathleen Zeigler
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Central School
Iles Downinz
Ellis Lucas
Illinois Electric and Gas Co
Man
Robert Winning
Lizzie Pitts
Carterville Man
George Spicer
Jackson Draft Board
William Storey
Marion Man
Elkville High School Board
Forittsburg
Clyde Morris
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