Murphysboro Zoning Plan Faces Tonight's Hearing
Murphysboro planners prepare a final review of a proposed extension of the business district from 18th to 22nd streets amid a resident protest led by Willard Hart. Kroger interest spurred the change, with local officials noting the area’s growing commercial use and CBD strengthening concerns.
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18Th Street
22Nd Street
Willard Hart
Walnut St
Kroger Co
Hart
Planning and Zoning Commissions
Robert Millis
R. A. Tomlinson
Jack Miller
Richard Powers
Walnut Street
18Th West
Powers
Dr. Mills
Kroger
Mills
Walnut and
Pine Streets
Vern Grissom
Planning Commission
Grissom
Zoning Commission
Commission
Hampshire Queen Chosen At National Hampshire Meat Hog Conference
Linda Douglas of Georgia was named National Hampshire Queen at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds event in Carbondale. runners up Jeanie Andrews of Ohio and Sandy Durham of Walnut, with eight contestants from 19 states competing in hog judging, gilt shows, boar shows, and sales through Wednesday.
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Linda Douglas
Georgia
National Hampshire
Carbondale
Jeanie Andrews
Ohio
Sandy Durham
Walnut
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Hampshire
Southern Illinois University
Judy Goodchild
Iowa
Vicky Williams
Louisiana
Rita Stanton
Wisconsin
Marilyn Gray
Indiana
Katherine Quill
Nebraska
Teen girl injured in Marion two car crash at unmarked intersection
A 13 year old girl, Joan Peebles of 512 East Thorn Street, suffered a head cut and was treated at Marion Memorial Hospital after a collision between cars driven by Betty Peebles and Rudolph Boester at the Jackson and Harper Streets intersection at 7:45 a.m. No ticket was issued. Mrs. Peebles, her son Mike, and Booster were not hurt.
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Marion
Joan Peebles
E. Thorn St
Marion Memorial Hospital
Betty Peebles
Rudolph Boester
Garfield St
Jackson and
Harper Streets
Herrin Realtors Back Zoning Plan for Property Values
Herrin realtors say zoning protects home values and guides area development. A 7 p.m. public hearing at Herrin City Hall will discuss the proposed ordinance as attorneys and agents note commercial zones may rise in price while residential zones stay stable.
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Herrin
Richard Pisoni
Pisoni Realty
Bill Bracy
Bracy Insurance and Real Estate
Water main rupture halts Willow Street work in Carbondale
Water department workers survey a flooded Willow Street after a 10 inch main ruptured when a box culvert worksite box culvert fell against the pipe. Howell Construction Co. is removing the culvert as part of a 1.4 million street improvement program. Repair will take most of the day.
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Carbondale Water Department
Willow Street
Rollie Craig
Howell
Pole Sharing Proposed by Utilities in Carbondale
Carbondale councilman Gene Ramsey urged General Telephone Co and Central Illinois Public Service to share utility poles to reduce street clutter and tree topping. Mayor Miller to arrange talks. both firms reportedly favor the idea. The council also okayed easements with SIU for Mill street widening and Eagles Lodge sewer work.
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General Telephone Co
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Carbondalee
Gene Ramsey
Ramsey
D. Blaney Miller
Telephone Company
CIPS
Southern Illinois University
Mill Street
University
Oakland Avenues
Eagles Lodge
Linden Street
James Zimmer
The
Lodge
John Q. Clark
N. Wall Street
Clark
Rain Drenches Gardens With Wide Area Rainfall
A half to nearly an inch of rain drenched the area overnight dampening lawns and boosting garden soil. By 7 am Marion reported nine tenths of an inch, Herrin six tenths, West Frankfort six tenths, Benton six tenths, Murphysboro just under half, and Carbondale forty eight hundredths. Clearing skies and fair weather were forecast for the afternoon through Wednesday.
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Marion
Herrin
West Frankfort
Benton
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Drought Hits Southern Illinois Crops Hard
The Illinois Crop Reporting Service reports drought causing sharp reductions in crop prospects in Southern Illinois while outlooks remain relatively favorable in other regions.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Crop Reporting Service
Retired Area Minister Ross Lowman Dies at 83
The Rev. Ross Lowman a longtime Calvary Baptist Church minister of West Frankfort died at 4 p.m. Monday at his home. Born June 28 1897 in Equality he served in World War I and belonged to the Last Man's Club and World War I Bar racks 537. He leaves wife Lillian a son Paul Springfield Ohio a daughter Margie Brown West Frankfort seven grandchildren a brother Clarence St Petersburg Florida and two sisters Clista Fleming Mt Vernon Ind and May Rowe Herrin. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at East Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Vern Watson of Jacksonville officiating burial in church cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. today at Stone Funeral Home West Frankfort.
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Ross Lowman
N. Douglas St
West Frankfort
Calvary Baptist Church
Equality
Hosea and
Izetta Martin Lowman
Last Man's Club
Church Cemetery
Stone Funeral Home
SIU Considers Motorcycle Restrictions On Campus
SIU administrator proposes limiting cycles to graduate students and those far from campus or with needs. About 3 000 to 4 000 motorcycles could be affected. proposal awaits study by Vehicle Traffic and Safety Committee and approval by Ralph Ruffner.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
John S. Rendleman
SIU
Rendleman
Paul Isbell
Ralph W. Ruffner
Ruffner
Murphysboro Mayor and commission hear racial tension concerns
Murphysboro officials discuss tensions in Negro communities at a special Human Relations Commission meeting. John H. Austin urges jobs and home improvements as relief. Other actions include hiring a part time secretary and proposing term staggered years for commissioners.
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Murphysboro
Monday
John H. Austin
Turner
Karen S. Qualls
Phelps- Dodge
Tourism Report Draws Interest From Investors
At the Southern Illinois Tourism Investment Conference observers voiced strong interest in Checchi's two year study of Southern Illinois tourism and recreation potential. Pick Hotels Corp Chicago and its affiliates showed interest in concepts and possible lease or management deals. Officials noted potential for state park improvements and greater statewide promotional efforts.
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George Willhite
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Pick Hotels Corp
Chicago
Ilinois
Robert P. LeRoy
Pick Dining Inc
LeRoy
Richard B. Guggenheim
Southern Illinois University
St. Louis
Wesley E. Bloom
Southern
Illinois
Bloom
William D. DeWaskin
Morris K. DeWaskin and Co
DeWaskin
William T. Lodge
Illinois Department of Conservation
Checchi
Department of Conservation
Ray Becker
State Department of Business and Economic Development
Springfield
Baker
City Accepts Highest Bid for Filter Plant Chlorinator
The West Frankfort City Council accepted a $1,496 bid from Wallace and Tiernan Co. of Belleville New Jersey for a chlorinator at the filter plant. Four bids were submitted and the choice followed engineer guidance from R A Nack Associates and the plant chief operator. The bid was delayed after equipment breakdown prompted final council votes.
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West Frankfort
Wallace and Tiernan Co
Belleville
N.J
R. A. Nack, and Associates
Milton Wood
Petersburg Youth Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Philip L. McCormick, 14, of Petersburg, died at Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered July 22 when the motorcycle he rode as a passenger was struck by a car near Petersburg.
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Petersburg
Springfield
Philip L. McCormick
Memorial Hospital
Has Anyone Seen Stacy's Kitten in Carbondale
Stacy Vogler seeks her missing three month old Siamese kitten named Pussy. The family says the skinny three month old cat, given to them earlier, is not hers and asks for its return. Stacy is four in September. Don Vogler placed the ad from 601 W Walnut.
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Stacy Vogler
Stacy
Ann
Don Vogler
Walnut
Carbondale
Miss Vogler
Rt. 13
McVey Seeks Decision on Public Building Contract
Herrin Public Building Commission leader John McVey urged a quick decision on whether to retain Clark Altay and Associates for city hall plans. A special Aug 9 meeting with the City Council will review prior public building actions and seek council input on a new city hall and related facilities.
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John McVey
Herrin Public Building Commission
Clark Altay and Associates
Urbana
Clark Altay
McVey
Commission
City Council
Jack McCarty
Fred A. Henderson
Tom Haney
Haney
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West
Paducah City Hall
Truck Wind Fatality On Expressway In Chicago
John C. Williams aged 26 of Platteville Wisconsin died when a passing truck caused a wind gust that blew his motorcycle out of control on the Calumet Expressway. The bike skidded into the center lane where another truck struck and it burst into flames.
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Chicago
John C. Williams
Platteville
Wis
Williams
Calumet Expressway
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