Logan College to Begin Classes in Herrin Facilities
John A. Logan College will start classes September 23 in rented spaces at Herrin High School and Herrin First Christian Church. The board approved year long rental agreements totaling 900 dollars quarterly for eight church rooms and 3500 dollars quarterly for ten classrooms labs and an auditorium at the high school.
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John A. Logan College
Herrin High School
Herrin First Christian Church
College Board of
John A Logan College adopts 1968 69 budget and tax levies
The board of trustees approved a 943000 budget for 1968 69 with 728000 for education and 215000 for building. A total levy of 620000 for educational purposes and 155000 for building was set, with rates at 20 cents and 5 cents per 100 assessed value, the legal maximums, allocated across Franklin Jackson Perry and Williamson counties among several districts. Other income sources include state aid tuition and fund balances.
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John A. Logan College
Board of Trustees
Ao Education
Franklin County
West Frankfort
Jackson County
Elverado
Murphysboro
Mississippi Valley
Perry County
du Quoin
Williamson County
Johnston City
Marion
Crab Orchard
Herrin
Carterville
Logan College Adopts Blue and Gray Volunteers Nickname
John A. Logan College selected blue and gray as its colors and named the teams the Volunteers. Academic Dean William Anderson said the choice reflects the name’s spirit, honoring Civil War hero John A. Logan who led Illinois volunteers and influenced Union support in Southern Illinois. The college observes eight holidays including Logan’s birthday on February 9.
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John A. Logan College
College
William Anderson
Logan
Williamson County
Illinois
Suspended Murphysboro Officer Resigns Ahead of Hearing
Policeman Billy Jack Staples of Murphysboro quits while facing a Police and Fire Commission hearing that could reinstate him to active duty. Staples had been suspended by Mayor Joe Williams last week for alleged conduct.
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Billy Jack Staples
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Police and Fire Commission
Staples
Joe Williams
Marion park supervisor resigns plans to join Bank of Marion
Gene McNeely submitted his resignation as Marion Park District parks superintendent to take a custodian job at the Bank of Marion effective Aug. 19. He will replace retiring John Willie Jones and will assist with parks maintenance until a new supervisor is named. McNeely led the department for about a decade and voiced no further duties beyond helping during transition.
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Gene McNeely
Marion Park District Board
Bank of Marion
John Willie Jones
James Felts
McNeely
Don Grisham
Du Quoin Unit 300 selects Todd as superintendent
Todd Ray, former Du Quoin Grade School District 207 superintendent, named superintendent of the new Community Unit School District 300 in the Du Quoin area. A seven member unit board organized with Robert W. Miller as president and Marion Harrison as secretary. Board set terms by drawing lots. contracts for next year approved. Regular meetings planned for third Mondays. first business meeting held at Ward school. District 300 combines most of Du Quoin Township High School District 100 and parts of three grade school districts.
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Ray Todd
du Quoin
New Community Unit
Robert W. Miller
Miller
Todd
Marion I. Harrison
Illinois Power Company
Ben Kinsman
Jackie Bishop
Rt. 3
John B. Vancil
James G. Heiman
Rt. 1
Tamaroa
Miller, Harrison
Clarence Zoller
du Quoin Township
Garade
Herrin unit trims college rent proposal
The Herrin Unit School District lowers the proposed college rent to John A. Logan College from 22000 to 14000 dollars per year. Superintendent Russell and College President Dr. Nathan Ivey discussed reducing the fee and postponing final action to include liability insurance terms and user times, with classes set to begin Sept 23.
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Herrin Unit
John A. Logan College
Herrin
Russell
Nathan Ivey
Emery
SIU student struck by car near Holden Hospital
SIU student Matthew R. Brescia Jr. of Carbondale was injured Monday after jumping into the path of a car in front of Holden Hospital. He was listed in satisfactory condition at SIU Health Service. The vehicle, driven by Buford J. Lewis of Main Street, had front damage.
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Matthew R. Brescia Jr
W. Pecan St
Carbondale
Holden Hospital
Brescia
Southern Illinois University
SIU Health Service
Brescia Avenue
Buford J. Lewis
N. Main St
Herrin Unit sets 1968 budget at 2 million with rise
Herrin Unit School Board reviews a proposed 1968 69 budget totaling 2 056 350 up 162 558 from last year. Increases focus on educational and building funds amid higher teacher salaries and safety driven maintenance. Board opens budget to public inspection and schedules a hearing for Sept 10 with levy action planned.
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Herrin Unit School Board
Educational Fund
Russell Emery
Emery
Herrin Mayor and alderman face weapon charges
Williamson County state’s attorney Kenneth Hubler plans to file aggravated assault and unlawful use of weapons charges against Herrin Mayor Fed Henderson and Alderman Tom Shoemake after a Thursday night gunfight that wounded 58 year old George Saliba. Both officials say they will remain in office though facing arraignment in coming days as witnesses questioned. Henderson says Saliba was accidentally shot during his draw to fire at Shoemake. A separate note: the Egyptian Antique Auto Club of Southern Illinois will meet Thursday at the Jaycees Hall in Du Quoin for preservation and restoration of vehicles.
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Williamson County
Kenneth Hubler
Herrin
Fed Henderson
Tom Shoemake
Henderson
Shoemake
George Saliba
Underworld
Southern Illinois An
Alcher
Saliba
Hubler
Sheemake
Mt Vernon civic center bond plan stalled by clash
Mt Vernon schedules a 1.5 million bond plan for a 2500 seat civic center but delays action for two weeks after the plan commission protest over lack of consultation. The city plans a referendum and considers general obligation bonds for the center with revenue bonds for an indoor pool.
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Mt. Vernon
Civic Center
Plan Commission
Joe Martin
Clarence Scarbrough
Chester Lewis
Martin
General Obligation
Civic Center Committee
Pants Recovered at Murphysboro Laundromat
Murphysboro Policeman Delaine Edwards recovered his pants after a Saturday call at a laundromat. Mrs. George Layne had left the pants on a table while shopping for clothing, and serviceman Harry Ziegler moved them to the office. Edwards retrieved them Monday following a local newspaper story.
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Murphysboro
Delaine Edwards
Edwards
George Layne
Southern Illinoisan
Bowen joins Deming's staff as part time assistant
O. K. Bowen former Car bondale Community High School superintendent has joined Jackson County School Superintendent Monroe Deming’s staff on a four day week for up to 75 days per year Bowen 63 was a teacher and administrator at CCHS from 1937 to 1966 serving as principal in 1960 acting superintendent in 1962 and superintendent in 1963 He holds a retirement pension and will be paid 10300 annually with supervision duties requiring an All Grade Supervisory Certificate and a master's degree plus extra college work to be eligible
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Lois Mackey
Barry Arnold
Energy School
John Doughty
North Side School
Cynthia Ann Evans
Hurst
Barbara Sue Kraft
Helen Urban
Artie Phillips
June Popham
Raymond Hock
Chittyville School
Willard Brafford
Emery
Joe Dell’Era Agency
Herrin
O. K. Bowen
Carbondale
Jackson County
Monroe Deming
Bowen
CCHS
Deming
Carbondale housing plan faces funding and site hurdles
Jackson County Housing Authority and Belleville Diocese discuss using Lewis Lane property for 70 public housing units near Carbondale. Costs exceed available funds. sewer work and lack of access roads add expense. Authority weighs amending request to 80 units with 70 postponed for later development.
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Jackson County Housing Authority
Belleville
Roman Catholic Church
Carbondale
David Keene
Lewis Lame
Keene
Reid Troutman
Lewis
Public Housing Administration Office
Chicago
Troutman
State Department, of Public Health
City of
Gossett Wins Endorsement For Sub-district 7 Board Seat
Gossett of West Frankfort secures his 12th local union nomination for United Mine Workers Sub-district 7 board member. Endorsed by Stonefort Coal Mining Corp Will Scarlet mine local. Election set for December 10. opponent Gene Mitchell of Benton secured eight nominations. Morris of West Frankfort and Roberson of Lesser failed to qualify with three nominations.
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Chester Gossett
West Frankfort
United Mine Workers of America
Gossett
Stonefort Coal Mining Corp
Scarlet
Stonefort
Gene Mitchell
Benton
Mitchell
George Morris
Lloyd Roberson
Lesser
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Herrin Unit Four
Church Board
Darryl Reach
Reach
Northern Illinois University
University of Illinois
Harold R. O’neil
O’neil
Central National Life Insurance Co
Jacksonville
Chifford Batteau
Elkville
Earl Milton
Board Olays
Marion Park
Grisham
Red Cross Swim
Irene Smith
Henry Burress
Pyramid Park
Burress
Oasis Park
Bill Cazaleen
South Washington Street
Erly
Masonic and
Eastern Star Lodges
Trims College
Eee
SIU
Antique Auto Club
Mt. Vernon Community Center
C. K. Bowen
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