Courthouse plan to hire architect for office changes
Jackson County Board of Supervisors may hire an architectural engineer to direct courthouse office changes under a judicial amendment. The Jackson County Bar Association will make the recommendation to the board, with plans to combine county and circuit courts on January 1.
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Jackson County Board ‘of Supervisors
Jackson County Bar Association
William Ridgeway
Delmar Ward
Circuit
James McRoy
Wright
First Judicial District
Southern
Mlinois
Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk's Office
County Clerk's Office
The
Bar Association
Carwoman Charged After Car Hits Store in Carbondale
A Carbondale woman, 65, Lassie B. Holder, struck a parked truck then rammed a store at Jackson and Washington streets at 3 20 p m Monday. Police say she is charged with driving while intoxicated and pleaded not guilty. The incident caused minor store damage. no injuries reported. The case was sent to City Corporation Counsel J Edward Telton for trial.
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Carbondale
Jackson
Washington
Lassie B. Holder
Marion St
Robert Schwartz
Holder
City Corp
J. Edward Telton
Davies
Shy
Chester man fined for reckless driving
Albert Kuehne of Chester was fined 430 by Police Magistrate M BR Snapp after a Ches ter police ticket for reckless driving.
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Chester
Albert Kuehne
M. BR. Snapp
Trucker Fined and Plans Appeal After Overload Charge
Marion police court found HW R Emery guilty of driving an overloaded truck on Interstate 87 hauling stone from the Southern Illinois quarry. Emery said he will appeal to Williamson County Court. Other truckers were cited on the same haul. debate over tap fees and penalties followed at City Council with discussions on private sewer lines and a possible fee reduction.
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R. Emery
Marion
William Shannon
Emery
Williamson County Court
Southern Illinois
Bunco Nbe
Benton
Mike
Miriam
Springfield
State Dept. of Public Safety
Harrisburg
White Bros
Mar
Bill’ Nelson
Ridgeway
Woolard
Eldorado
South
Southern Grain
Mfiriani
Oy Shannon
Bailey
Snyder Herrin
Illinois
Tax Power Co
Chester
Aera
Herrin
Miriani
Williamson County
Park Avenue
Pay Or Not To Pay Tap Fee Problem Arises At Herrin Council Meet
Herrin council discusses tap fee disputes as private developers sometimes install lines or roofs with city river money. Officials seek clarity on ordinance with future sewer expansion ready and enforcement when private lines connect to city treatment.
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Herrin
TV Teaching Course Opens at Southern Illinois University
A week long Teaching with Television workshop begins at SIU with 65 to 70 area teachers joining. The third annual program, run by Southern Illinois Instructional Television Association, aims to use educational TV as a classroom tool. The event includes sessions in Furr Auditorium and a tour of WSIU TV studios in the SIU Home Economics Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Southern Ilinois
Carl Planine
WSIU
SIU
SUTA
Cleanup Drive Progress in Herrin Targeting Run-Down Buildings
Herrin Fire Chief Carl Mayers said the city is making progress in eliminating rundown properties. Six dilapidated structures have been torn down, with several more to follow. He cited difficulties locating owners tied up in unsettled estates. Council authorized Mayers and City Attorney Snyder to pursue court action to compel repairs or razing where buildings are unsafe. Mayor Henderson warned a few owners may be bullheaded.
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Herrin
Carl Mayers
Mayers
Atty. Snyder] Herrin
Fred Henderson
Ly-Mar Hotel Fails To Renew Liquor Permit
Herrin city faces license renewal issues as Ly-Mar Hotel loses its liquor permit after foreclosure of building contents. Mayor Henderson reports other licenses renewed for six months while Ly-Mar remains closed. Total license income cited at 5977 with partial payments by Elks Club and Knights of Columbus. Current holders list includes Arcade Lounge Berra's Tavern Rome Club Monarch Tavern Red Cop Liquor Store and others amid a broader roster of clubs and societies.
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Ly-Mar
Herrin City
Lcense
Herrin
Fred A. Henderson
Henderson
Elks Club
Knights of Columbus
Arcade
Berra’s
Rome Club
Monarch Tavern
Red Cop Liquor Store
Joe's
Blue Front
Thinois
Simset
John’s
Jimmie's
Hearnbe ‘ Society
Elks _ Club
Knights of Columbusy
Eagles Lodge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
CCC Association
Club Legionaire
Johnston City mayor seeks annexation north of city
Johnston City Mayor K Neil Thurmond urged the City Council to annex a large area north of the city from the north city limits to the Williamson County line and from Rt 37 to the railroad. About 50 families would be added and city water would come after annexation. The council approved $475 for the planning board and a $243 share for Williamson County Housing Authority. Yield signs were approved at several intersections and speed limits set on Davis and West 14th streets.
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Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
Franklin-Williamson County
Rt. 37
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Thurmond
State Board of Economic Development
State Board
Haspers
Williamson County Housing Authority
13Th
Davis Streets
4Th
Burgess Street
Davis Street
West 14Th Street
Herrin Station Plan Approved on South Park Avenue
Herrin city council approved plans for a service station at 720 S Park Ave on Stotlar Street. Wayne Smith sells the property to Clark Oil and Refining Corp. Officials presented plans and signatures from neighboring property owners with no objections to construction.
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Herrin
South Park Avenue
Stotlar Street
S. Park Ave
Wayne ‘Smith
Clark, Oil and Refining Corp. Smith
Herrin Street Work Delayed by Weather and Walkouts
Herrin street program led by Street and Alley Supt. Charles Galli faces about 10 more days to finish arterial oiling and chipping after delays from bidder issues, contractor pullouts, trucker walkouts, and rains. Mayor Henderson remains confident but cautious about progress.
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Herrin
Charles Galli
Franklin Asphalt Co
Beyton
Franklins Workers
Mera
Thaneteme
Fred ‘Henderson
Oil and Chip Poe Stanuary
Services set for John Pactor Martin of Hurst
John Pactor Martin 72 of Hurst died at 4 40 am Monday at home after months of illness He was born in Murphysboro In 1992 he was the son of John and Dora Martin He leaves his wife Minnie Hurst two stepdaughters Gladys Franch and Imogene Allen Evangville Ind Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday at Walker Rev John Bradshaw will officiate Burial will be in Blairsville Cemetery Friends may call today at the funeral home until 2 pm
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John
Pactor
Louis Kircher and Walker Foner in Uneven Rumor Clash
An incomplete report notes Louis Kircher and Walker Foner in a disputed confrontation. The fragment hints at a personal or local dispute, lacking dates or locations but pointing to a notable clash between the two individuals.
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Kircher
Die Louis
Walker Foner
Shooting Case Inquest Stated
An inquest into the death of Gustave Wesley Flynn 45 Mo doc will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ruma city hall. Flynn died Aug. 2 of shotgun and knife wounds. His stepson Arthur Schuelke 16 St. Louis is held in Randolph County jail on a murder charge. Police said the youth confessed shooting Flynn and slashing him with a corn knife after Flynn allegedly fired at him with rifle. Schuelke said he went to the farm to persuade Flynn to reconcile with his mother.
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Gustave
Wesley Flynn
Modoc
Ruma City Hall
Flynn
Arthur Schuelke
St. Louis
Randolph County
Schuelke
Band To Play At State Fair In Springfield Parades and Concerts
The Murphysboro Federated Band will make its 36th consecutive State fair appearance in Springfield Thursday and Friday. The musicians will participate in the governor's parade and give two concerts in the band stand. Their last free local concert is at 8 p m Tuesday at Riverside Park band shell.
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the . Murphysboro . Federated Band
Springfield
Riverside’ Park
Marion Names Building Chief Cody Advisers
Marion City Council named Henry Sullins as building inspector at a maximum $100 monthly, to enforce zoning and review new construction. The council also formed advisory committees for building electrical and plumbing codes, with members from the public and city departments to draft code recommendations for adoption.
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Henry Sullins
Sullins
Stockton St
Marion
Marion Unit
Robert Butler
Lawrence Feurer
Butler
Buckner
Homer Askew
Herman Bearden
Louie ‘McGee
Ray Smith
Guy Carter
Cyrus
Davis
Bob Rose
Ben Bruce
Finis “Holmes
Ray At?kisson
Reynold’ Enis
Bob’ Harcock
Don Ridgley
Dennis Conley
Walter Dodd
Powell
Albert Anderson
Warren Thompson
Lloyd
McMichael
Injured Doc and Mrs Henry Turner Named in Brief
An injured party or parties are listed as Mr and Mrs Henry Turner of 40 Park Avenue in a brief notice. The fragmentary text provides limited details on the incident or the individuals involved. Further context is unavailable within the readable OCR snippet.
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Henry
Turner
Park, Aven
Marion council estimates utilities for new high school
City officials on May 1 discussed costs for utilities to a planned Marion high school. Sewer line estimated at 84,725 and water line at 24,000 to 27,000. Federal grant of 4,000 and water revenue bonds of 545,000 planned. Mayor Butler and Commissioner Flack noted funding gaps and joint talks with Unit Two Board of Education.
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Marion High School
Marion
Carbon Street
Adolph Flack
E. E. Jeter
Boyton Street
Robert Butler
Unit Two Board of Education
Council Agrees To Take Street In Subdivision
The Mariona City Council agreed to accept a 1000 foot portion of Boyton street through Loren Rector’s Parish Park Heights subdivision pending a $400 bond to cover curbing repairs. The move links FHA funding for the developer and follows past opposition from ex Street Commissioner A R Douglas. The council also considered senior extension plans, 10 new lots, arterial street oiling, and non arterial readiness. Fire department items included ordering 30 gallons monthly from a new tank, replacing aging hose, and a pay raise from 300 to 360 dollars for Paul Barnwell. The mayor noted off duty work by Lonnie Dungey and council member Butler backed earnings from city employees’ extra work.
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Mariona
Boyton Street
Loren Rector
Parish Park Heights
Rector
Federal Housing Administration
A. R. Douglas
Lawrence Fearer
William Harris
Lonnie Dungey
Dungey
Butler
Paul Barnwell
Jack Whiting
Barnwell
Energy Tax Levy Approved by Village Board
The Energy Village Board approved a 2400 tax levy ordinance matching the 2400 appropriation from July 15. The levy and appropriation are the same as last year and fund street work, salaries, legal and election expenses, audit, office costs, and street lighting. Plans are moving forward for a 314000 sewage disposal system.
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Energy Village Board
Southern Hnllinoisan
Southern Lsols , Inc
Carbondale
Herrin
Carsontale Free
Hernia
Bally Journal
Murphyshore Pte
Acacciabe
Cattied
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Murphysboro
Car Hits Store
Scover
Water and ‘Sewer Committee
Miriami
Hertin
John McConty
Ly-Mar Hotel
Johnston City Area
Greater Egypt
Marion Names
Cody Advisers
Council
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