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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
3
The Crab Orchard Rent Advisory in Carbondale will meet again before deciding on continued rent control in Jackson Williamson counties. Cities Carbondale Herrin and Marion have until Sept 1 1950 to request extensions to June 30 1951. if not, controls end Dec 31 1950.
Ernest Muller a 21 year old from Luxembourg spent two weeks at the William Sauer farm on Murphysboro route 1 as part of the International Farm Youth Exchange. He compares Luxembourg farms and marriage ages with American practices and notes Luxembourg influence and differences in farming, mechanization, and livestock. He plans to return November 18 after visiting multiple states and camps in the United States.
Dr. William Tudor of Southern Illinois University previewed education field improvements at a Lions Club meeting. He cited surveys showing outmigration from the region, low four year college completion rates, and a need for better training to attract industry and create local jobs. Tudor framed education upgrades as key to lifting living standards.
Labor Day events join Williamson Franklin and Jackson counties in West Frankfort on Sept 3 and 4. A convention Sunday features seven quartets and speeches by major party candidates. A parade opens the day with ceremonies led by West Frankfort officials and local leaders.
Vernon Wright a Carterville truck driver was found not at fault in the July 21 head on collision that killed Lee Zgonina of Racine. The inquest in De Soto heard testimony from Wright passenger Faye Claxton deputy Roy Carter and driver George Talley. Zgonina a foreman at Menard Penitentiary died after the crash along the De Soto to Hurst Bush road. Wright had been jailed for a day over insurance violation before paying a $25 fine.
Federal re inspection report commends Old Ben Coal No 15 mine near West Frankfort for safety with 500 workers and 4000 tons daily. Inspectors note locomotives with circuit breakers three enclosing headlights on four reels and snug clothing for workers near moving machinery. Proposals include sealing abandoned workings increasing rock dust and drilling bore holes for approaching abandoned areas.
Admitted Friday Elbert Meed surgical Marion. Mrs J H Goss surgical Marion. Discharged Friday William Elliott surgical Marion. Mrs LeRoy Warren surgical Marion. Mrs George Ottrich surgical Anna Albert Buntes medical Mount Vernon. Doctor's Hospital Admitted Friday W R Monroe medical Carbondale. Mrs Homer DeLap accident Carbondale. Mrs James E Boren medical Carterville. Mrs William L Turner medical Mrs Ralph Bastien medical Murphysboro. Mrs Herman Entsminger medical Carbondale. Mrs Lawrence Swartzman medical Carbondale.
Two coaches will speak at the Lions club meeting next Tuesday noon at Southern Illinois University. Matty Bell of Southern Methodist and Adolph Rupp of Kentucky will address the group. Abe Martin, SIU athletics director, coordinates arrangements.
The Southern Illinois Press Carbondale edition lists subscription rates and delivery areas. It notes weekly and longer-term prices and mentions carrier service availability with detailed mail rates.
Distribution Superintendent F. E. Corbit says crews fix a broken six inch feeder pipe at the corner of West Main street and South Oakland avenue. The ten inch main belt feed burst Friday causing a four by sixteen inch hole as water pressure surged after a tap was shut off.
Schools prepare for opening with Sept 6 start date. Pupils register Sept 5 and teachers meet Sept 1 for an all day workshop. Brush and Attucks high schools repainted this summer and all sites cleaned for activities. Behind the boards are Louis Johnson and Bob Reed of Murphysboro.
Mrs. Homer DeLap of West Mill Street was admitted to Doctor's Hospital Friday for fracture of the left leg after a fall down stairs. The injury occurred at her home in a domestic accident context.
Workmen begin renovations at Reservoir Park including pouring cement for a new toilet, repairing picnic tables and trimming trees under the supervision of Carpenters union official Orville Carrington. The project budget is 400 with four toilets, tables and trash cans to be added as crews from Carbondale labor.
Herrin's Golden Jubilee wraps Sunday with a mile long parade featuring city officials veterans groups church members and civic organizations and 50 year residents. Farm and industrial displays a rodeo troupe and Jubilee queen Diane Peak highlight the celebration.
A series of parcel sales and deeds include Ernest Rodewald to Josephine Chier in section 36 township 8 range 5 for 425 dollars. Carls and Hennesy sell lots in Murphysboro for 1 dollar. McGowan to McDaniel of Big Muddy Coal and Iron Co. property for 1 dollar. Chappell and others receive Lot 625 in Carbondale for 974.10 dollars. Burl Evans sells Lots 9 and 10 in Carbondale for 1 dollar. Bridges sells parts of lots 504 and 505 for 450 dollars. Barkus sells part of Lot A in Dowell for 1 dollar. Alberta Williams conveys land in sections 23 and 26 for 1 dollar. Kmucha to Modglin and Leonard convey parts of Lots 60 through 62 in Vergennes for 1 dollar. Blanche Johnston sells Lot 13 Block 2 in Elkville for 1 dollar, with Ardell Holmes and Pernice Hamrock as buyers in Elkville.
A army press lift service attempt to haul Southern Illinois newspaper correspondents to National Guard maneuvers at Camp McCoy Wisconsin ended in a cautious departure. A twin engined C 47 arrived at Williamson County airport near Marion at 9 am but after a cautious approach and a few wing dips the pilot chose not to land and left for Chicago.
Murphysboro Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1591 will move into the Spinning Wheel night club on Route 13 southeast of Murphysboro Monday and hold its first meeting there Tuesday at 8 p m. The lodge purchased the building and one acre surrounding it and plans a playground for members children. The hall will be open for members families and guests.
Lawrence Dietz of De Soto placed third in the statewide tractor driving contest for 4-H club members at the State Fair. Two Jackson County girls earned outstanding ratings in the 4-H Dress Review, Marilyn Wakeland of Carbonville and Christina Young of Murphysboro Route 1, both making dresses they wore themselves. Sixty-four girls competed. 15 earned outstanding ratings.
Albert Hall, a parole violator, is sent back to Menard after allegedly throwing a brick that injured Charles F. Clark in front of Clark's home. Clark was knocked unconscious but reported all right the next morning. Porter McCall faced charges of following Hoit with intent to do bodily harm and was fined $18.90, with $8.40 remitted after seven witnesses testified.
Wilbert Wall, 28, of West Frankfort, sustained head and leg lacerations in an accident at Old Ben Coal Corp No 8 mine in West Frankfort at 2 40 p m Friday. Hospital authorities described his condition as fair. An eight inch gash and a scalp wound occurred after his motor collided with another on the main entry, throwing him against a concrete wall.
James L. Moore, 63, of Royalton, died at Herrin hospital at 6 10 p m Friday after being a patient since July 1. He worked at Franklin County Coal No 7 mine and belonged to United Mine Workers Local 1395. Surviving are three children in Phoenix, Evelyn Hammett Mattie Wasson and Gilbert Moore. Funeral 1 30 p m Sunday at Miners hall Royalton with Rev Percy Gentry officiating, burial Herrin City Cemetery. Rodenberg funeral home in Royalton handles arrangements.
Torrential rains reduced Murphysboro street activity lowering parking meter revenue to 315 95 for the week. Receipts split 160 70 from nickels and 155 25 from pennies as residents stayed indoors.
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