Law blocks Herrin branch courthouse plan
Illinois law forbids branch court buildings outside the county seat as officials note. Circuit, county and probate courts must be held in the county seat courthouse or suitable rooms. Marion center location favored. a bond referendum would be needed to build a new courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Minois Law
Fred A. Henderson
Henderson
Illinois
Carl Sneed
Chicago
Cook County
Charles Harris
Williamson County Bar Association
J. C. Mitchi
Marion
Carterville
Johnston City
Harris
Hendersn
Herrin Woman Found Shot in Home
A 46 year old Herrin woman Mclean Flanagan was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot in her home on Saturday night or Sunday morning. A .38 revolver and a note were found. authorities schedule autopsy and inquest. She was born February 24, 1917 and leaves husband Jack Flanagan, her mother and several siblings. Funeral arrangements set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home Herrin with burial in De Soto City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Williamson County
Paul Litton
Mclean Flanagan
S. 18Th St
Cole
Litton
Flanagan
Smeter Bros
Hillville
Arthur
Minnie Feldscher Smith
Donald Malker
Walton
Milford Smith
du Quoin
Earlean Wright
Maxine Romeo
Taylorville
Johnsone Funeral
Gerald Gulley
de Soto City Cemetery
Tieuneral
Herrin Boy Bitten by Stray Dog
Delbert Gregge of 1405 West Harrison Street was treated at Herrin Hospital Monday after a stray dog bite. The incident involved a local youth, with medical attention provided promptly.
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Herrin
Delbert Gregge
Harrison St
Herrin Hospital
Jackson Housing Board Pushes Public Housing Plan
Jackson County Housing Authority moved to advance county needs for more units in Carbondale Murphysboro Elkville De Soto and Grand Tower asking Washington officials about progress on the county application. A survey by Southern Illinois University was proposed with $3 000 loan from the state Housing Board to support new units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Housing Authority
Bert Swafford
Public Housing Administration
Washington
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Elkville
de Soto
Grand Tower
Physboro
Murphys
Will Boro
State Housing Board
Inaw Do Wanusotad
Ann
Surprise party honors Randolph County Supt Ned Carlton
A Sunday gathering at Birchler's Lake near Chester celebrated the retirement of Randolph County School Superintendent Ned Carlton. About 30 attendees attended as Carlton received a gift certificate.
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Randolph County
Ned &. Carlton
Birchler’s Lake
Chester
Carlton
Bicyclists Warned In Herrin By City Officials
Herrin officials warn bicyclists that they are subject to the same traffic rules as cars. Mayor Fred A. Henderson says police will watch for violations. Unlighted bicycles at night pose special hazards and parents should teach safe riding habits to youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Fred A. Henderson
Henderson
New Oil Pool Found in Franklin County Two Wells Produce Strong Flow
Gallagher reports a substantial new oil pool in Plumfield Franklin County with two producing wells near Zeigler three quarters of a mile west of Plumfield and one mile northeast of Zeigler. A third well is drilling south of Zeigler. tests will confirm if it will produce. Oil sold to Indiana Farm Bureau Oil Co with pipeline plans from Benton. current crude shipped by truck to Harco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Plumfield
Franklin County
Zeigler
He Coke Co
Victor, Gallagher Co
Evansville
Ind
Indiana Farm Bureau Oil Co
Benton
Harco
Galatia
Clifford
Plum ‘Field
Zeigler Coal Company
Franklin
Williamson Counties
Sewer Funds Are Approved for City Improvements
Christopher city council heard Ross T. Saul report that a $111,700 Works Acceleration Act grant funds sewer improvements. Bosch Engineers and Consultants of Alton prepare final papers for the Community Facilities Administration in Chicago. After forms approval, bids will be sought for two lagoons and extension of the current sewer system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Ross T. Saul
Water, Rights, Sewer and Finance Committee
Saul
Bosch Engineers GJ and Consultants
Alton
Chicago
Community Facilities Administration
Park District youths explain four phases of summer program
Carbondale Park District youths will explain four phases of the summer program at the Carbondale Rotary Club luncheon at noon Wednesday. Park Board President Kenneth Miller, member Herbert Settle and Supt. Jerry Lottmann will be guests, with Lottmann introducing youths in sewing, arts and crafts, day camp and swimming.
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Carbondale Park District
Carbondale Rotary Club
Park Board
Kenneth Miller
Herbert Settle
jSupt
Jerry Lottmann
Lottmann
Lone Survivor Improves After Crash in Cape Girardeau
The sole survivor of Saturday’s crash that killed six people is in a Cape Girardeau hospital, slightly improved after suffering cuts. Her husband’s car collided with another on Route 3 near McClure.
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Cape Girardeau
Mary
Swierczek
43Rd St
East St. Louis
Rt. 3
McClure
Robert W. Cromin
Harrisburg
Roger C.J. Rice
Welborn Memorial Hospital
Evansville
Ind
Stahlheber
SIU
Grands
Tower Road
Ernest Jackson
Carvendale
Roberta Neidhant
Percy
Stallion
Madi- Murphyshorp
SIU Plans Outdoor Commencement at McAndrew Stadium
Friday’s ceremony may move indoors if rain, with 7 30 p m start. SIU history professor Ping Chia Kuo will speak, and River Forest businessman Philip D Lang will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for gifts to SIU Morris Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrew Stadium
Ping-Chia Kuo
SIU
United Nations
State Department
Philip D. Lang
River Forest
SIU Morris
Shot Fired By Boy Wounds Harrisburg Mother
A Harrisburg woman, Mary Lou Doerge, 38, at 214 West Lincoln Street, was in good condition at Lightner Hospital after an accidental shotgun discharge by her four year old son Mike. He retrieved the gun from a brother's closet while she slept, striking her left shoulder but not hitting lung or spine.
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Harrisburg
Lightner Hospital
Mary Lou Doerge
Lincoln St
Mike
Bi County Agency S urged to halt mosquitoes in Williamson Franklin
Entomologist Harvey Dominick proposes forming a bi county mosquito abatement district to curb Aedes Sollicitans breeding in brackish waters near gob piles in Williamson and Franklin counties. Health officials say district expansion could fund long range control. Herrin and West Frankfort already operate districts but face funding limits. Referendum would be needed to create the district with local government or civic backing.
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Williamson
Franklin
Harvey Dominick
State Dept. of Public Health
Stonefort
Zeigler
West Brankfort
Herrin
Donnick
Michael Salazar
Franklin- -Williamson Bi-g
Dominick and
Salazar
Dominick
West
Marion Man Falls Through City Drainage Issues
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Marion man and drainage problems affecting various areas including Zeigler, with hints of public works and local business concerns. It references a hospital and a Sunday event but lacks clear details or outcomes.
SIU, Dorm Builders Reach Tract Sale Agreement
SIU general counsel Joh S Rendleman announced an agreement with two St Louis builders Van Parriott and Robert Reeves to sell parcels in Carbondale for private student dormitories. Parriott planned a dorm on South Burlison Street and Reeves on South Marion Street, with projects valued near 350000 dollars each. SIU had filed a condemnation petition against Parriott’s property. no construction had begun on Reeves site.
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Joh S. Rendleman
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
van Parriott
Robert Reeves
St. Louis
Parriott
Burlison Street
Reeves
South Marion Street
Bendieman
SIU Library Acquires Tynan Papers
Southern Illinois University Morris Library has acquired the Katherine Tynan Collection, a trove of early 20th century Irish literature. Included are 48 letters from W B Yeats and family, manuscripts from Tynan, a sketch, proofs, and printer’s pages, plus manuscripts from three of her books and related materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Ilinois University Morris Library
Katherine Tynan
Pamela Hinkson
George Russell
A. E
Rome Club To Decide On License In Herrin
The Rome Club in Herrin will decide Sunday on renewing its liquor license. Failure to act could close the club by August 14. The building at 200 North 14th Street is offered for sale with two or three offers received but no commitments. Mayor Fred A. Henderson noted Ly-Mar Hotel has not yet applied for a license and a six month license is possible. The hotel has been closed after a mortgage foreclosure. Henderson said no new license applications have been received for other holders to renew.
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Rome
Herrin
Fred A. Henderson
Ly- -Mar
Henderson
SIU Petitions For Properties In Carbondale
Southern Illinois University filed a condemnation petition in Jackson County Court to acquire two lots at 304 and 306 East Stoker Street in Carbondale to build a private student dormitory. The case involves the Carbondale Savings and Loan Association, mortgages on the property, and Gray and other parties. The suit follows Gray moving two four room frames from the lots without notifying the lender. The parcels lie north of East Grand Avenue where SIU is expanding. The petition names Ralph E and Myrtle M Gray, Paul and Lorraine Gray, Archie N Griffin, Carbondale Savings and Loan Co., and Jackson County Treasurer Raymond B Miieur. The petition alleges delinquent real estate taxes and notes the Griffins traded the property to Gray in February. mortgages remain in the Griffins’ name. Gray has promised to settle with the mortgage firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
Jackson County
Carbondale
Ralph Gray
Tots
East Stoker Street
Carbondale Savings and Loan Association
Gray
East Grand Avenue
STU
SIU
Ralph E
Myrtle M. Gray
Paul
Lorraine Gray
Archie N
Alice Griffin
Carbondale’ Savings and Loan Co
Raymond B. Miieur
Griffins
Mines Report and Shift Status Summary
Mines Working Wednesday shows Fidelity Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2 first shift Old Ben 9 Old Ben 21 Orient 3 4 5. Mines Not Working includes Burning Star 2 second shift Zeigler 3 Zeigler 4. No report for other mines.
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Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
SIU Seeks Federal Probe Of Dorm Bid Awards
SIU Board of Trustees will ask United States Attorney Carl Feichert for a federal investigation of plumbing and heating bids on the 11.25 million University Park dormitory project. SIU general counsel Rendleman will discuss the request with Feichert amid bids 1% to 25% above latest estimates and 5 million plus of federal funds involved.
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Carl Feichert
United States
East St. Louis
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
University Park
John
Rendleman
SIU
Feichert
Arnold Maremont
Chicago
States Attorney
Madison County
Edwardsville
Frankfort Tax Meeting Slated
A five member committee will hold a public meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in the West Frankfort Armory to discuss tax protest and potential legal counsel for appealing assessed property values. Bert Jordan cited 895 objections filed with the Franklin County Board of Review as the area’s peak since Frankfort and Denning Townships. West Frankfort businessmen complained of skyrocketing assessments.
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West Frankfort
West Frankfort Armory
Bert Jordan
Jordan
Franklin County Board of Review
Frankfort
Denning
YMCA Camp Plans Dropped
The Herrin YMCA committee canceled this summer's boys day camp due to late timing and low enrollment. Board chairman George Van Natta said school begins Aug 29, July 15 camp date was canceled for fewer than 50 boys. He noted past success and plans for a future camp with coordinated schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Young Men's Christian Association
George van Natta
YMCA
van Natta
Car Damaged After Collision Report in Herrin
Robert E. Reeder sixteen of 621 West Monroe street Herrin told Herrin police another driver forced his car off the road causing heavy damage to the vehicle Police are checking the report
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Robert E. Reeder
W. Monroe
Sb. Herrin
Herrin
Public Works Act Proposal Seeks 900 Million for Jobs
Congress to consider a Public Works Acceleration Act in 1962. The Department of Commerce estimates more than 1 billion could be funded when the second program is enacted, with many area projects not yet receiving grants under the first act.
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Congress
Ap Lion
House
Illinois
Dept. of Commerce
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Jackson Housing Board
Bridgewood
Bridge Street
Rt. 127
Anna Armstrong Jones
Board Atty
John’Gilbert
PHA
State Board
Southern Illiniig = University
Walter King
King
Swafford
Reid Troutman
Simon
Mitchell
Rudolph B. Stahlheber
Pinckneyville
Mascoutah Community High School
Williamson, Franklin Counties
Zeig- Jer
Busineses
Nick Sand
Mortal Hospital
SIU Library
Tynan
Rome Club
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