Carbondale Man Killed in East Main Street Crash
Charles Brewer a 87 year old Carbondale resident and retired farmer died at Doctor's Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Joe Holder at East Main and Washington streets. Witness sought for inquest set for Wednesday city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Doctor's Hospital
Joe Holder
East Main
Washington Streets
Charles Brewer
Holder
Main Street
Brewer
Jackson County
Roy Carter
Carl Crain
Carbondele
Sheriff's Office
Waller
North Marion Street
Huffman
Son finds father dead in sleep at Marion home
P Horton Hearn 75 longtime Carterville butcher was found dead Sunday evening at his home five miles northeast of Marion. The coroner’s jury ruled coronary thrombosis caused death Friday while he slept. Born Williamson County August 29 1876 he was married to the late Seva Bullard. Survived by his son a half sister Mrs John Reed. Services Tuesday 2 pm Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev Carl Hearn officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Horton Hearn
Marion
Carterville
John Lee Hearn
Mr. Hearn
Sam Simmons
Mitchell Funeral
Williamson County
A. W
Elizabeth Hendrickson Hearn
Seva Bullard
Hearn
John Reed
Mitchell Funeral Home
Carl Hearn
Maplewood Cemetery
Drivers and Goat Involved in Pittsburg Collision
Josie Hollis of Pittsburg and Charles Landrum of Marion drove jeeps in a wreck at a Pittsburg intersection about 7 p.m. Saturday. Both escaped injury. A goat in the Hollis jeep was unhurt and continued eating after the crash. Landrum’s car had about $150 damage. Gene Choate of Marion, a passenger, was unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Hollis
Pittsburg
Charles Landrum
Route 4
Marion
Hollis
Landrum
Gene Choate
Murphysboro Man Transferred to St Louis Hospital
Eugene Porter of Murphysboro and Porter Bros Motor Sales was moved from St John’s Hospital in St Louis to St Andrew’s later in Murphysboro for treatment of a kidney disorder. He resides at 614 North 15th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
ST Louis
Eugene Porter
Porter Bros. Motor Sales Company
St. Louis
Porter
15Th St
Mur
St. Andrew’s
St. John’s Hospital
Porter Hired As Secretary For Southern Illinois Association
James Porter of Carbondale a SIU graduate in speech correction has been named executive secretary of the Southern Illinois Association for the Crippled Inc His duties include developing county Easter Seal committees promoting expanded special education facilities and establishing out patient treatment centers and summer camps for crippled children in Southern Illinois He will base at his Carbondale home He is married with two children born in Energy and formerly lived in Anna where he finished high school He served four years in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois Association For the Crippled, Inc
Porter
Illinois
County Easter Seal Agency
Little Grassy Lake
West Sycamore Street
Rt 2
Energy
Anna
U.S. Navy
Herrin Man Awarded Permanent Rank of Lt Colonel
Lt. Col. William R. Nealson 35, a paratroop battalion commander at Fort Campbell Kentucky, received the permanent rank after 44 months as a Japanese prisoner in World War II. He is a Herrin Township High School and University of Illinois graduate who served in the Philippines and was captured in 1941. His wife Sara Katherine Short is related to a fellow prisoner. his brother-in-law also holds the rank of lieutenant colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
William R. Nealson
Fort Campbell
Robert Nealson
N. Park Ave
Nealson
Herrin Township
University of Illinois
Philippines
Sara Katherine Short
Brenda Kay Fund Grows To Aid Ailing Girl
Contributions pour into the Brenda Kay Fund started by University Baptist Church Carbondale to help Clarence Leathers daughter undergoing brain tumor treatment at Barnes Hospital St Louis. Doctors found three tumors they could not remove and monthlong Xray therapy plus expenses require more donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Kay
University Baptist Church of Carbondale
Clarence Leathers
P. D. Johnson
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Johnson
Robert Hastings
University Baptist Church
Universit Church
Carbondale
Franklin Hospital Work To Start This Week In Benton
Construction begins this week on the Franklin County Hospital a 125 bed facility in Benton Illinois with a total cost around 1.64 million dollars. The project lists J E Williams Construction Company as general contractor with 787 987 for general work and W Troy Doty plumbing 321 000 plus Yancey Electric 111 216 and Otis Elevator 40 353 among others. The site sits on an 8 acre plot donated by Fred Harrison at the Routes 37 14 junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Benton
William Eovaldi
Hospital District Board of Trustees
Eovaldi
J. E. Williams Construction Company
J.E Williams Construction Company
W. Troy Doty
Yancey Electric & Appliance Company
Centralia
Otis Elevator Company
Chicago
Bensinger Company
St. Louis
State Health Department
Illinois
Fred Harrison
Herrin
Metropolis Man Injured In Wreck Near Goreville
Metropolis resident George Dennison, 36, of 512 West 6th Street, was treated at Herrin Hospital Sunday afternoon after a single vehicle wreck north of Goreville. He sustained head abrasions and a knee scrape, was discharged after treatment, and was driven to the hospital by his brother Lowell A. Dennison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dennison
6Th St
Metropolis
Herrin Hospital
Goreville
Dennison
Lowell A. Dennison
Former Murphysboro Resident John Kennedy Dies in California
Funeral services were held in Pasadena for John Cunningham Kennedy 81 formerly of Murphysboro born 1871. He died August 23 at his Victorville California home after leaving Murphysboro in 1909 to work as a mail agent for the Mobile and Ohio. He married Iblen Berkey in 1901. she died in 1936. Survived by two daughters Anna Helen Kennedy of Pasadena and Louise Kennedy Gunn of Victorville and one grandson. He was an uncle to Mrs Margaret Rolen and Myrtle Ether ton of Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham Kennedy
Murphysboro
Pasadena
Calif
Kennedy
Victorville
Iar
Mobile
Ohio
California
Ibclen Berkey
Old Logan High School
Anna Helen Kennedy
Louise Kennedy Gunn
Margaret Rolens
Mex Myrta Etherton
S. 16Th St
Student Council Workshop Begins At University
A three day conference hosted by the Illinois Association of Student Councils opens at University School with over 100 participants, 30 advisers, and seven high school principals. Dr Delyte W Morris of Southern Illinois University presides as SIU staff coordinate group discussions on projects and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of Student Councils
University School
Delyte W. Morris
Southern Illinois University
Charles D. Neal
SIU
Elden Finley
State Department of Public Instruction
James F. Cannon
Cannon
Neal
Carbondale Attucks
Carbondale Community
Norris City
Peoria Spaulding
Peoria Manual
Clinton
Effingham
Grayville
LaGrange
Wyoming
Hinsdale
Shelbyville
Lawrenceville
Armstrong
Decatur
East Peoria
Onarga
Edwardsville
Fisher
Robinson
Granite City
Orion
Carthage
Johnston City
Streator
Wenona
Arlington Heights
East Alton
Bushnell Prairie
Carmi
Cicero
Liberty
Kewanee
Morris
Pekin
Springfield
Belleville
Argenta
Casey
Urbana
Joliet
Fairbury
Union Votes School Bond for Hale-Willard Site and Campus
In a special election Union County School District 81 voters approved a 20000 bond. Half funds Hale-Willard Hospital site purchase and grounds adjoining the Anna-Jonesboro campus on Highway 51. The other 10000 pays for grading landscaping drives parking and equipment for the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Anna - Jonesboro Community High School
Hale-Willard Hospital
Joe L. Brown
Board of Education
Highwa
Fire destroys tree after ant nest fire in Herrin
Herrin firemen responded Sunday at 7 p.m. to a blazing tree threatening a home. Ray Holmes of 401 N Olth St started a fire in the tree while burning an ant nest and the blaze got out of control. Firefighters also put out a truck fire at 620 N 13th St with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Ray Holmes
Olth St
N. 13Th St
Fire destroys 14 room Anna home on North Green Street
A Saturday night blaze gutted the 14 room home of James Rader at 501 North Green Street Anna. Firefighters arrived about 9 30 p m after flames had already ruined most interiors. The origin was likely faulty attic wiring with no furnishings saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rader
North Green Street
Anna
Clarence Rader
Laura Rader
Ick
Rader
Ick Rader
Miss Rader
American Legion Community Center
Alton
Three Marion Teens Held After Car Thefts
Three youths are being questioned at Williamson County jail over thefts from six cars at Crab Orchard Courts. Sheriff Ora Kirby said money and various items were taken. one teen exchanged two dollars for nickels and used a Marion cafe jukebox. Kenneth Rich reported a missing camera and a $100 check, a $10 bill, and car titles. Dr John Schiesdl of St Louis also had a broken into vehicle. Deputy Robert Cooksey arrested the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Williamson County
Crab Orchard
Ora Kirby
Kenneth Rich
Lake
Jackson County
Teddy
John Schiesdl
St. Louis
Robert Cooksey
Local teachers named for new Benson school program
Browning from Christopher will teach English speech and general science. Mrs. Josephine Byars leads the new industrial arts course covering serving cooking etiquette child care and family relations. Mrs. Ida Mae Geittmann from Lesser will teach physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Christopher
Josephine Byars
Ida Mae Geittmann
Lesser
Bellaire Lot Prices Under Board Study
State and local housing officials discuss Bellaire subdivision lot pricing in Herrin. Prices will reflect development costs including sewer, water, street work, and land, with bids from Mitchell Contracting for utilities. Economic survey work for Herrin and Bush proceeds, with Roberts Insurance to handle bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Bellaire
T. Leo Dodd
Eldorado
State Housing Board
Williamson County Housing Authority
State Board
George Anderson
Housing Authority
Albert G. Storme
Anderson
Charles Rodehaver
Bush
Roberts Insurance Agency
Marion
Jackson County rural schools prepare for 1952 53 opening
County Superintendent W. N. Wheeles announced that opening teacher supplies are available at the county courthouse in Murphysboro. Supplies include grade cards book lists schedules of courses and other administrative materials. Rural units start next week while city grade and high school units begin September 2 after Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
W. N. Wheeles
Wheeles
County Court House
Murphysboro
Hartley Appointed New Director for Teen Town Boards
Harold Hartley of Carbondale was named director of the Junior and Senior Boards of Teen Town at the group’s Wednesday night meeting. A 26 year old SIU alumnus, Hartley is married to Virginia Maze and has one child. He previously worked with the Manchester Farm Bureau and Illinois Farm Council and has active 4H club background. The Hartleys reside at 1219 West Sycamore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hartley
Carbondale
Hartley
Centralia
Virginia Maze
SIU
Manchester Farm Bureau
Manchester
Iowa
Young
le. P Uipon
Illinois Fairt Council
West Sycamore
Public hearings set to split three Jackson County districts
Jackson County public hearings in Murphysboro will decide how to divide districts 148 Jerusalem 65 Waldheiser and 53 Bower after Senate Bill 362 dissolves districts without a recognized school for two years. Hearings occur Tuesday and Friday with Wheeles authorized to form new boundaries respecting existing high school and unit district lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Murphysboro
W. N. Wheeles
Illinois
Jerusalem
Waldheiser
Bower
Wheeles
Pomona Township
Waldheiser District
Levan Township
Bower Disttrict
Kinkaid Township
Williamson Authorities To Transport Davis To New Mexico
Sheriff Ora Kirby and Deputy Lyn Franklin from Williamson County left at 11 a m for Hovwes New Mexico to return Jack E Davis of Energy on a wife abandonment charge filed by Wilma Davis an invalid. The officers expect to be away about a week covering over 2000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Kirby
Lyn Franklin
Williamson County
Hovwes
N. M
Jack E. Davis
Energy
Davis
New Mexico
Wilma
Murphysboro Municipal Band Draws Over 1000
More than 1,000 people gathered in Riverside Park Murphysboro Thursday night to hear a municipal band concert of popular selections. The final weekly performance will be held next Thursday. Band members left Friday for Springfield for a state fair performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Springfield
Anna Fair Opens Today All Western Show Slated For Tonight
The 73rd Anna Fair starts with an all western horse show at 7 30 p m featuring parade horses to working stock. Earlier 4 H club program tug of war tractor skill contests and a brief racing program were held. Tuesday features a ianni celebration and WLS National Barn Dance Dolph Hewitt. Wednesday includes a livestock grand parade at 8 p m before the grand stand and a race program plus Five White Guards musical interpretations. Thursday closes with harness and running races and a five stake event open to amateur riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolph Hewitt Witon
Fehs
Workers Picket Four Herrin Dry Cleaning Shops
Workers at Herrin Dry Cleaners Black & White Cleaners Parks Cleaners and Liberty Cleaners walked out this morning to begin picketing over a no contract status the contract having expired. About 11 employees in the four plants belong to the Herrin Teamsters Union. Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaners not involved has District 50 UMW workers. Company says a 10 percent wage rise is desired but cannot be afforded due to cut rate competition from out-of-town firms. raising prices is not seen as warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrin Dry Cleaners
Black & White Cleaners
Parks Cleaners
Liberty Cleaners
Herrin Teamsters Union
Laundry & Dry Cleaners
District 50
UMW
Southern Illinois Teen Towners form regional association
An organizational meeting Sunday at Herrin Teen Town established the Southern Illinois Teen Towns Association with junior councils from Carbondale DuQuoin West Frankfort and Johnston City. Richard Pisoni was named temporary chairman Judy Teruggi temporary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Teen Town Association
Herrin
Carbondale
DuQuoin
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Richard Pisoni
Judy Teruggi
Southern Illinois
Pisoni
Illinois
Three Carbondale Men Fined in Murphysboro
Three Carbondale men Bob Rogers James Rogers and Delbert Covington were fined and costs totaling 27 in Murphysboro Police Magistrate Charles Ebersahl's office for drunkenness and destruction of property. They were picked up Sunday evening by Murphysboro Officers Hiller McCoy and Shemonia for fighting and overturning tables in a local tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Charles Ebersahl
Bob
James Rogers
Delbert Covington
James Hiller
Bill McCoy
Albert Shemonia
Nella Spaugh Dies in California After Long Illness
Nella Spaugh 72 of Los Angeles California died at 9 a.m. Sunday after a long illness. Born January 15 1879 in Union County she left Illinois as a young girl and settled in California. She was the widow of Jack Spaugh and had no children. Survived by brother Frank Penninger Carbondale and sister Hattie Cento Craf North Hollywood. Body at Pierce Brothers Mortuary Los Angeles. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella Spaugh
Los Angeles
Calif
Union County
California
Jack Spaugh
Frank Penninger
Carbondale
Hattie Cento Craf
North Hollywood
Illinois
Pierce Brothers Mortuary
West Washington Blvd
Dr Leo Brown Flown To Mayo Clinic For Observation
Dr Leo Brown of Carbondale was flown Saturday to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for observation. He is accompanied by his wife Mary and Dr John Lewis of Carbondale. Mrs Brown will remain there with him until his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Brown
Carbondale
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Brown
Mary
John Lewis
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Franklin Hospital
University
Union
Anna City Hospital
N. Main St
City of Anna
William Browning Christopher Teachers
Mrs
Jackson School
Teen
Lee R. Rogers
Silas Rogers
N. 7Th St
Germany
U. S
Camp Kilmer
New Brunswick
N. J
Williamson
Murphysboro Park
Anna Fair
Herrin Dry Cleaning
Teen Towners
Mayo Clinic
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