Volunteers aid probation staff in Southern Illinois district
The First Circuit Court Probation District in nine counties expands a volunteer program praised as successful in its first year. Judge satisfaction comes from Kalin's survey. 785 probationers are overseen by six officers, with 30 volunteers and a goal of 300. Carter emphasizes common sense and voluntary effort under staff supervision.
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John Stewart
Southern Illinoisan
First Circuit Court Probation District
Paul Kahine
National Council On Crime and Deliquency
Cir
Cuit
Richard D. Carter
Rt. 1
Carbondale
Illinois
Jackson
Williamson
Johnson
Union
Alexander
Massac
Pope
Pulaski
Saline
Carter
Kalin
Union County
First Circuit Court
Rock Island
Volunteers Help Probationer Through New Carbondale Program
A probationer describes how a new volunteer program in the First Circuit Court Probation District pairs clients with volunteers for social and supportive activities. Jean Phannenstill, a SIUC student, and probation officer Milton Maxwell coordinate weekly reach outs, bike rides, bowling, and conversations to reduce isolation and prevent crises.
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First Circuit Court
Carbondale
Milton Maxwell
Jean Phannenstill
Pat Armstrong
Phannenstill
Maxwell
Milt (Maxwell
Board seeks court order changes on Benton fireman reinstatement
Franklin Circuit Court in Benton faces a motion to modify or vacate the reinstatement order of Albert Smith, a Benton fireman discharged in 1970 for leaving fires scenes and insubordination. The motion contends the lower court misread appellate rulings and seeks back pay while Smith pursues action. The Williamson County Board adjourned with plans to reconvene August 13 at 10 a.m.
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Benton
Albert Smith
Franklin County
Elmer Jenkins
Fire and Police Commission
Merit Board
Merit Bourt
Smith
Circuit Court
Fifth District Appellate Court
Vernon
Franklin Circuit
Randall Quindry
Jenkins
Carbondale to Host Emergency Energy Hearing Aug 21
Illinois House energy crisis committee schedules an emergency hearing August 21 at 11 a.m. in Ball Room A, SIU Carbondale. Rep. Ralph Dunn says Daniel Pierce will preside as the panel examines coal gasification, federal actions, and legislative remedies, with utility responses anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois House of Representatives
Carbondale
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Southern Illinois University At
Daniel Pierce
D-Highland Park
Dunn
Southern Illinois
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
Illinois
Robert Craig
Danville
Raymond Ewell
Chicago
Paul Randolph
Tom Rose
Jacksonville
J. David Jones
Springfield
Clarence Neff
Stronghurst
Pedestrian Fatally Hit by Two Cars in Equality Area
Joseph M. Sales, 25, of Equality, was killed on Illinois 13 near New Shawnee when struck by two autos while lying on the pavement. Robert Ewen of Shawneetown drove one of the vehicles. Coroner Bill Edwards said the incident occurred about 3 a.m. Funeral services at Earl Jones Funeral Home in Equality pending.
Former sheriff Arch Edwards rites set
Funeral services for Arch Clyde Edwards 68 a former Jackson County sheriff will be at 2 p m Tuesday at Denny and Pettett Funeral Home Murphysboro He died Saturday at St Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro Edwards served as deputy sheriff 1954 to 1962 under Raymond Dillinger and Howard Cheatham He was on the guard staff at Menard Penitentiary 1948 to 1952 He was born January 6 1905 in Ava He married Ruth Austin October 28 1966 Survivors include his wife a son a daughter stepsons a brother sisters grandsons and seven step grandchildren Four sisters and five brothers preceded him in death Rev Gene Sandefur will officiate with burial Evergreen Cemetery Ava Friends may call after 4 p m today at the funeral home
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Denny and Pettett Funeral Home
Murphysboro
Arch Clyde Edwards
Jackson County
Hardy St
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Edwards
Raymond Dillinger
Howard Cheatham
Menard Penitentiary
Ava
Robert
Angie Harrison Edwards
Mississippi Valley Gun Club
Moose Club
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association
Ruth Austin
Frankie
Kathrine Lindsey
Carbondale
Robert Austin
Granite City
James Austin
Thomas Austin
Vergennes
Roy
Gorham
Alma Levan
Belleville
Della Mitchell
Springfield
Gene Sandefur
Evergreen Cemetery
Chess winners share prizes at SIUC event
Eight awards with six cash prizes were presented Sunday to division winners in the chess tournament sponsored by the Egyptian Knights Chess Club of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Victor Turner said Jim Lahvic of SIUC won first place among rated players and the $100 prize. Ron Manning of Carbondale and Victor Pagan of Harrisburg tied for second and third for $75 total. Mark Ostereich of Granite City led unrated players. In the rated novice division Paul Cooke of Granite City won $33. Ron Allen of Harrisburg and Allan Davenport of Granite City split $25. Kelly Woodward of Cuba Missouri topped unrated novice players.
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Egyptian Knights Chess Club
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
SIUC
Victor Turner
Jim Lahvic
Ron Manning
Carbondale
Victor Pagan
Harrisburg
Mark Ostereich
Granite City
Turner
Theft of $1630 From Cheker Oil Station
Harold Webb of Cheker Oil Co Southern Illinois says a door was forced and a concrete floor safe drilled between 8 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. today. A special investigator will inspect the Energy service station as police pursue leads on the $1630 theft.
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Price
Cheker Oil Co
Energy
Harold Webb
Cheker
Illinois
Webb
Bald Knob Cross Meeting on Cross Replacement
A 7 30 p m meeting at the Presley Tour Office in Makanda will decide the fate of the Bald Knob Cross. Wayman J Presley, a founder, favors replacing the metal cross with a granite one. Rev William Lively of the Bald Knob Foundation expects a vote against replacement and Alto Pass women plan court action if approved. He notes opposition from Southern Illinois callers.
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Presley
Makanda
Wayman J. Presley
William Lively
Balk Knob Foundation
Alto Pass
Hearing to resume on SIUC sex discrimination case
A public hearing into charges of sex discrimination filed by Carolyn Weiss against Southern Illinois University at Carbondale will resume August 21 at the Carbondale Holiday Inn. Weiss, a former staff assistant in the startographic laboratory, was terminated July 1, 1972. The FEPC oversees the investigation as attorneys schedule most of the week for resumed testimony and cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
SIUC
Carbondale Holiday Inn
Carolyn Weiss
Startographic Laboratory
Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Ms. Weiss
Arnold Charnin
John Huffman
William T. Regas
Jackson County Sheriff Expands Patrols to Fight Rustling
Jackson County Sheriff John Hoffman announces heightened night patrols on rural roads and towns to deter cattle rustling amid rising meat prices. Farmers may request farm checks by notifying the Murphysboro courthouse office for inclusion on the patrol list and should call police on suspicious activity.
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Jackson County
John Hoffman
Hoffman
Murphysboro
Workshop harvests its garden in Murphysboro store sale
The Jackson Community Workshop in Murphysboro grows a 60 by 45 foot garden with corn tomatoes and green beans. Volunteers Ruthie Capplinger Eva Umberger and Maurice Foster harvest beans for sale at the workshop center Store located at 12th and Locust Streets.
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Jackson Community Workshop
Southern Illinois
Ruthie
Capplinger
Eva Umberger
Maurice Foster
Workshop Center
12Th and Locust Streets
Murphysboro
County to withdraw De Soto bank deposit over conflict question
Jackson County Treasurer Dillinger plans to pull $80,000 from the Bank of De Soto amid a dispute over a board member serving as bank director. The finance committee notes deposits total $3.5 million countywide with investments in four $20,000 CDs to stay insured, while officials insist no wrongdoing occurred.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
James Gillmore
de Soto
Bank of
Raymond Dillinger
Bank of de Soto
Finance Committee
Doug Eriksen
Eriksen
State Bank of
Elkville
City National Bank of
Murphysboro
State Attorney General's Office
County Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dillinger
Gillmore
Finance
Atty
Howard Hood
Water Ski Club Crowns Winners at Crab Orchard Lake Meet
Little Egypt Ski Club hosted a weekend water ski competition at Crab Orchard Lake. Winners span eight classifications with multiple Carbondale area competitors including Libby Andrews Sheri Schwartz Jamie Andrews Ralph Kaufman and Ron Benton. Barefoot champion Jamie Andrews posted 3 22 while Jeff Olsson took second.
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Little Egypt
Larry Crippen
W. Freeman St
Carbon
Bondale
Harold Mayo
Rt. 2
Carbondale
Dan Biel
Bill Simon
Murphysboro
Jamie Andrews
Jeff Olsson
Jerry Harris
Carterville
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Jonesboro
Miss Phannenstill
Northern Illinois
Jean
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
William J. Sinks
Bald Knob
Lively
Southern
DeSoto
Charles Bowlin
Herrin
Ron Benton
S. Dixon St
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