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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1972
Page
17
Fair and cooler conditions with clear, pleasant weather in most areas. A band of showers is forecast from northern Texas through the South to the mid-Atlantic and northeastern states. Cooler weather expected in most regions, though the southern tier remains warm. AP Wirephoto.
The page adds context to Southern Illinois happenings supplementing the Southern Illinoisan’s regular coverage. It outlines ongoing events, local names, places, and dates shaping the regional news landscape.
Fire calls in Carbondale and Marion with minor to major damage. Walter Garrett reported a car fire on East Main street at 5 15 p m with minor damage. A mattress fire in Room 935 Wall Street Quadrangles caused major smoke damage. Dorothy Gentry kitchen fire at 309 S Fourth St started by grease on stove hood, minor damage.
In Carbondale a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs Donald Adams Sunday at Doctors Hospital. In Carbondale a son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs Gregory Gordon at Doctors Hospital.
Jonesboro City Council accepted a low bid for regular gas at 21.8 cents and premium at 25.3 cents from Union County Oil Co and approved a $400 one year maintenance contract for the water tower with Security Tank and Tower Inc of Henderson Kentucky.
The record lists numerous couples granted marriage licenses in various towns including Benton West Frankfort Christopher and Marion. Names include Joe Marlo Lesser Nancy Jo Agosti Christopher Johnnie MacMiller Murrey Carolyn Wertz and others with ages and paired residences.
Michael W. Jenkins of Ash Street reported property valued at 51.30 stolen from his apartment over the weekend in Carbondale.
Mary D Kuhnert 49 of Du Quoin suffered minor injuries when she lost control reaching for a purse causing her car to leave the road one half mile north of Route 152. Opal Turner 55 of Stonefort had minor injuries as a passenger in a Wiley Turner driven pickup that stopped for a left turn and was rear ended by Claude Hill near Marion on Route 13, three miles west of Harrisburg at 4 30 p m Monday.
Chester Angus Jr. 1 percent fined 20 dollars for careless driving Geza S Fadlovich 22 fined 40 dollars illegal possession of alcohol Harold R Calhoun 36 fined 17 dollars speeding Paul D Melvin 15 fined 10 dollars no valid operator s license Sharon K Robey 18 fined 4 dollars Alva L Cox 37 fined 230 dollars reckless driving Errol D Taylor 2 fined 25 dollars disorderly conduct by intoxication Dennis L Hefner 26 fined disorderly conduct James Parks 47 fined 15 dollars permitting unauthorized person to drive Donald R Storey 21 fined 15 dollars speeding Joseph J Dragovich 58 fined 15 dollars careless driving Brad Smith 17 fined 20 dollars curfew violation Robert E Randolph 20 fined 15 dollars disobeyed stop sign Elmer G Kerley 44 fined 15 dollars improper passing Betty L Washburn 36 fined 15 dollars failed to yield hit parked car Jerry S Lazorchak 20 fined 25 dollars careless driving Terry E Grimes 17 fined 15 dollars failure to yield right of way John W Hall 61 fined 15 dollars failed to yield private road or drive Dolph W Peterman 71 fined 15 dollars DeSoto Tommy D Holland 18 fined 35 dollars no valid operator s license
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to submit upcoming open to the public meetings for calendar listing. Include meeting date time place and topic to be considered for publication.
Public meetings listed for the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Murphysboro Johnston Carbondale Franklin County and more with times on Tuesday and special events including the Sweet Adelines Chorus Bloodmobile and arts concerts. The schedule also lists film listings for local theaters and drive-ins in Carbondale Murphysboro and surrounding towns.
Leslie Summers 1107 Ruth applies for a carport permit with a 2.50 fee. Richard Yunkus 206 Bailey Lane seeks a home permit with a 22.50 fee. Summers 1109 Ruth requests a home permit with a 19 fee. Joe Bartoletto 314 S Pope applies for a garage permit with a 2.50 fee. J R Summary 810 N Commercial for a carport with 1.50 fee. Wendell Eubanks 201 E Taylor applies for an addition permit with a 2.50 fee.
Obituaries note the deaths of Alice Dollar 76 of Chicago formerly Carterville. Clara P Buerkle 63 of Du Quoin and Elvis R Brown 64 of Du Quoin with funeral details, residences, survivors, and burial plans.
Obituaries report Amos Newlin 83 of Herrin died in Herrin Hospital after ill health. He worked 50 years for Missouri Pacific Railroad and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Bryan Street Baptist Church. A son and a daughter predeceased him. survivors include his wife Winnie and three sons, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Services at Johnson's Funeral Home with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Marion. Additional notices list Tony Marek, Beulah Lane, Joseph Malkovich, Clyde Cox, Carl Bain, Amy Rich Peterson, Laura Gobtop, George Harbison, and Jerry Porritt with details of deaths, ages, residences, and funeral arrangements. Also reports Christa Ludwig and Leonard Bernstein named honorary members of the Vienna Concert Society.
Ruth Craig, 76, of Marion and a highway accident victim, will have funeral services at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. The Rev. Ethel Hoffard and the Rev. Jim Kelly will officiate. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery, Carterville. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today.
The United Mine Workers Local 9018 rescheduled its nomination meeting for international officers to 1:30 p.m. August 15 at Zeigler Eagles Hall after an earlier error listing 14. Former State Sen. William L. Grindle, 55, Herrin, was mislisted as 60 in a July 13 article.
High temperature Monday 79 degrees with an overnight low of 56. At 9 am the temperature is rising with no precipitation from 7 am Monday to 7 am today. Sunset today at 8 06 with sunrise Wednesday at 6 06 and sunset Wednesday at 8 04.
William Roger Reeves, 44, of De Soto, released on $1,000 bail in Jackson County circuit court on a battery charge for allegedly beating his 10 year old son, Robert, who was treated at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital with facial and body bruises after deputies arrested Reeves Sunday night.
Perry County grand jury may return indictments today from a two car crash near Du Quoin July 9 that killed Dr. Charles Benton 62 Kathy Moody 18 and David Huite 19. James Reid 18 and two other passengers Jacalyn Moss and Roddy McCurdy 18 were injured but discharged from hospital. Dr Benton’s wife Edna remained hospitalized in St Louis. Coroner Barney West plans to wait for all victims to be discharged before an inquest.
Government psychiatrist testified M Sgt Walter Perkins remained capable of discerning right from wrong despite heavy drinking. Col John Sparks said alcohol impaired but did not destroy his judgment as Perkins allegedly tried to pass five secret documents to Soviet agents at Tyndall Air Force Base in October. Prosecutor Werrenrath asked judge to disregard two defense psychiatrists who listened to a tape of a third witness.
Estimated receipts Wednesday show 5000 hogs 800 cattle and 200 sheep. Hog receipts 6500 head with bids from US 1-2 200-230 lb at 29.25 to 29.50 and US 1-3 200-240 lb at 29.00 to 29.25. Cattle receipts 2000 head with steers and heifers steady bulls steady. cows steady to 50 higher. Slaughter steer prices range 36.25 to 37.50 depending on weight and grade. heifers 34.50 to 36.50. cows 24.50 to 25.00 for commercial, 24.00 to 26.50 for cutters and utility.
A free variety show by the Summer Theater company will be staged at Southern Illinois University at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the University Theater. The 25 performers will present 16 acts with the Summer Theater orchestra providing accompaniment, and officials urge the public to attend.
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