Car Hits Bike Injuring Six Near West Frankfort
Six people, including three children, were hurt Sunday near West Frankfort when a car clipped a bicycle and skidded into a ditch. James Farley, 12, suffered severe injuries. others from West Frankfort were treated at Union Hospital. Several additional wrecks with injuries occurred on Rt 14 near Benton and on Rt 13 near Murphysboro.
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West Frankfort
du Quoin
James Paul Farley
Rt. 3
Rt. 14
West City
Benton
Charles Tinsley
Zeigler
Steve Pleshe
Buckner
Tinsley
Franklin Hospital
Daphne Trinsley
Charles Stilley
Ruth Stilley
Pleshe
George Antonelli
Christopher
Theodora Bach
Carbondale
Gilbert Kennedy
Old Rt
Ralph W. Ruhmann
New Athens
Modoc
Randolph County
Barry Haskins
Murphysboro
Lee English
Rt. 13
Donald Rice
Illnois Central
Coulterville
Nicholas Paul dies at 91 in Murphysboro
Nicholas Martin Paul 91 of 618 Mulberry St Murphysboro died Sunday at Tyler Nursing Home after a long illness He was a retired coal miner and a member of Elks and United Mine Workers Local 959 Born July 10 1872 in Evansville Ind he leaves nieces and nephews including Rev Father Glennon Sims and Rev Henry Audt Services set for 9 am Tuesday at St Andrews Church with Father Sims officiating Burial in St Andrews Cemetery Rosary at 730 pm today at the church Friends may call Meyer Denny Funeral Home Murphysboro
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Nicholas Martin Paul
Mulberry St
Murphysboro
Tyler
Mr. Paul
The
Elks and
United Mine Workers of America
Evansville
Ind
Lawrence
Margaret Kohl Paul
Eloise
St. Andrew's Catholic Church
Murphyshora
Paul
Glennon Sims
Pinckneyville
Henry H. Audt
Breese
Julia Paul
Theresa Weber
Clara Burras
Sigmonds Young
Ann Hufnagel
Edith Bock
Fred
Nick
Clem Paul
Frank
Lawrence Audt
Dahlgren
St. Andrew's Church
Father Sims
St. Andrew's Cemetery
Meyer
Denny Funeral
Ozark Convair Preview Flight Highlights Clouds
Ozark Air Lines showed its Convair 240 on a preview flight from Williamson County Airport to showcase two daily services starting September 3. With 40 seats, radar and pressurized cabins, the aircraft promises faster Chicago trips with no St. Louis layover. The crew joked about safety as they landed.
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Ozark Air Lines
Convair
Williamson County
Ozark
Chicago
St. Louis
Convairs
Dog Bites Herrin Youth on Bicycle
A 16 year old Herrin boy was bitten on the leg Sunday while riding a bicycle. Police said the dog belongs to Lorene Myers and did not have a rabies shot. The animal has been penned for observation and the wound treated at home.
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Herrin
John Walker
George Walker
31St St
Lorene Myers
Harrison St
They'll Be Back Franklin Players Survive The Franklin Players
The amateur theater group plans to present at least two plays next summer to sustain and train for future productions. Director William Tolliver notes the nonprofit aims to cover expenses with each show and highlights recent success with a 200-strong audience for Max Shulman’s The Tender Trap.
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Franklin Players
Wiliam Tolliver
Christopher
Tolliver
Dnce
Max —Shulman
Balky Pony Takes Girls Long Way
Linda Newton and Brenda Gould with Gail Hazel set out to take Brenda's pony home from Johnston City to Herrin. The pony balked at crossing the Rt 37 by pass and led the girls along mining roads, getting them lost for about four hours. They finally reached Herrin and were met by Linda's father. The pony appeared exhausted with its head hanging down.
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Johnston City
Herrin
Linda Newton
Brenda Gould
Brenda
Gail Hazel
Rt. 37
Newey
Linda
Herr Rin
Two Free, Pay Fines Two Free, Pay Fines
Two Marion men Wendell Hilard and William Singler were fined 100 dollars plus costs after fleeing State Police radar and refusing to stop on Route 97 near Dogwalk north of Marion. They pleaded guilty to reckless driving as Marion Magistrate William Shannon sentenced them after police stopped them entering the city.
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Marion
William Shannon
Wendell Hilard
William Singler
Rt. 97
Carlos Dunning
William Carlton
Funeral Rites for Ralph Keith at Alto Pass Baptist Church
Funeral services for Ralph Keith, 85, of Alto Pass, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Alto Pass. He died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Anna State Hospital. A retired carpenter and church member, Keith was born in Union County in 1892. Burial will follow in Alto Pass Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at Walker Funeral Home in Alto Pass.
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Ralph Keith
Alto Pass
First Baptist Church
Keith
Anna State Hospital
Union County
Walker
Southern Allinoisan
Southern
Dilnols Publications, Inc
West
Main Street
Carbondale
1Sth
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Fitnels
Southern Trindisan
Praca Herr
Labor Day Parade Set in Johnston City
A Labor Day parade will start at 9 30 a m on Sept 2 in Johnston City for the Tri County Labor Day Association celebration. Neil Beam United Mine Workers District 13 president will speak at the city park afternoon program followed by a Kinsman Trio hour show at 7 30 p m. A convention of board members and union delegates opens the day at 8 30 a m with vocal groups at 2 p m. Yung Yu Rides Collinsville will set up at the city park Aug 31. Concession stand setups should contact Benny Vick Johnston City vice president.
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Tri-County
Labor ‘Day Association
Johnston City
Tt Aim
Neil Beam
United Mine Workers District 13
Kinsman
Willl
City Park
Yung-Yu
District 186 Sees Bus Route Changes in Murphysboro
Transportation director John Wathen announced adjustments to District 186 and 188 bus routes this year in Murphysboro. Route 5 will shift to parts of Bus 6, Bus 7 will take over Bus 15, and Bus 2 replaces Bus 1 with Etherton-Grammer area coverage. New pickups include Crabtree road area and zones around Westwood Hills, Lake Murphysboro entrance, and Tower Grove Cemetery northwestern corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
District 188
John’ Wathen
Walnut
Sist Streets
Gartside
20Th Street
Ilinois
Lake Murphysboro
Tower Grove Cemetery
Westwood Hills
Wathen
Crabtree Road
Etherton-Grammer
Rt. 127
Butler- Dallas
Plea Seeks End to Probation for Carl McBee
A petition to revoke probation for Carl J. McBee of Herrin was filed in Williamson County Court by Assistant State's Atty. Thomas Haney. McBee was placed on one year probation on April 24 after pleading guilty to possession of stolen property and fined $10. The petition cites McBee possessing about $600 in chain saws owned by Robert Tier of Hurst on August 4.
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Carl J. McBee
Rt. 1
Herrin
Williamson County
Atty
Thomas Haney
McBee
Robert Tier
Hurst, and Stollen
Honeymoon Couple Robbed Of Suitcases At Travelodge
Two suitcases, a steam iron, camera, and hair dryer were stolen from the couple’s car after their wedding at a Travelodge hotel. Mrs Jerry D Hill and her husband planned a Colorado honeymoon but returned to Benton for more clothes before resuming their trip. Sunday police said the theft occurred Saturday night as they prepared to depart.
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Jerry D. Hill
Colorado
Benton
No New Leads On Escapes In Saline County Jail
No lead obtained on escapes of John R. Peterson and Freddie Willis from Saline County jail on August 7. Peterson, 31b West Frankfort, faced a 1959 Gallatia High School burglary indictment and had prior escape history including Richland County Jail in Olney 1962. Willis, 23, Evansville, Ind., held on a car theft charge, with federal fugitive warrants issued. FBI now leads.
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Saline County
John R. Peterson
Freddie Willis
Peterson
West
Frankfort
Galatia High School
Richland County
Olney
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ager
Monterey Park
Calif
Richard County
Willis
Evansville
Ind
Sheriff’s’ Office
FBI
Mosquito Unit Levy Reached in Herrin District
Herrin Mosquito Abatement District Board will likely approve a $4,100 tax levy for the current year, with allocations for fuel oil insecticide labor wages equipment insurance and misc. Cash for this summer's spraying is nearly exhausted and $1,805 owed on the spray machine may come from last year's levy. The finance committee will urge the City Council to cover the spray truck driver’s $201 debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Mosquito Abatement District Board of Commissioners
Gerald F. Bailey
Bailey
Autumn Kickoff Exhibits Ozark Shawnee Scouts Meet
Ozark-Shawnee Scouts will host the autumn kickoff at Twin Oak Lodge near Benton. The event includes a vesper service at 5 p.m., a 3:30 p.m. lunch, dark beyond, and shows rocks Indian artifacts and crafts with a Southern Illinois exhibit. About 190 scouts will attend with awards for leaders and tours promoted by Louis Martin.
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Ozark
Drew
Louis Martin
Southern Illinois
Martin
Southern ‘Illi
Benton
Nojs
U. S
Creational
Carterville Free Fair Plans Sept 19 to 21
Carterville hosts a three day free fair September 19 to 21 with six queen candidates. Talent shows and a baby show are planned with a queen crowned at 10 p.m. on September 21 on the city hall stage. Judges include local officials and Lions Club leaders. events run at Carterville High School and Grade School gyms.
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Carterville Free Fair
Carterville Lions Club
Will &P
Robert Venable
Margaret Shammess
Frank Samuels Jr
Carterville High School
Venable
City Hall
Theft Charges Name Two Men in Johnston City
Two California men, Eugene Johnson and Vernon Burroughs, remained jailed in Williamson County on theft charges. Johnson, 35, of Richmond, and Burroughs, 27, of Oakland, were arraigned before Justice of the Peace Elmer Farmer on theft in excess of 150 dollars from the Bracy Food Store. Bound over to the September circuit court grand jury, they fail to post 5000 dollar bonds. Store manager Carl Smith said about 300 dollars was taken from an open cash register while his back was turned. They were caught by State Trooper Jack Anderson near Hurst about 45 minutes later. police recovered 52 dollars from one and 42 dollars from the other. They deny the theft.
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California
Williamson County
Eugene Johnson
Richmond
Vernon Burroughs
Oakland
Marion
Justice of the Peace
Elmer Farmer
Johnston City
Farmer
Carl Smith
Jack Anderson
Hurst
Petty
Harry Melvin
Arkansas man pleads guilty to drunk driving charges
Leslie Jarnet of Rogerts Ark pleaded guilty before Justice Jim Bob Kerley in Murphysboro last week to driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs for the DWI and 50 dollars plus costs for the hit and run. Jarnet was arrested Thursday at 10 p.m. by Policeman Toby Berger after his car struck a parked vehicle at 19th and Walnut streets.
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Arkansas
Justice For the Peace
Jim Bob Kerley
Murphysboro
Leslie Jarnet
Rogerts
Ark
Jarnet
Toby Berger
19Th
Walnut Streets
Schuelke Posts $10,000 Bond in Murder Case
Arthur Schuelke, 16, of St. Louis, freed on $10,000 bond from Randolph County jail while awaiting a hearing on a charge he murdered his stepfather Gustave Flynn near Modoc. He waived preliminary hearing before Justice of Peace Louis Blechle Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schuelke
St. Louis
Randolph County
Gustave Flynn
Modoc
Justice of Peace
Louis Blechle
Chester
Mrs Tate Dies Rites Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Bes sie Tate of 903 S Pine St Zeigler were at 2 p m Sunday at Van trease Funeral Home Zeigler The 79 year old died at 3 p m Saturday in Herrin Hospital She was born June 4 1864 to James and Emilen Burgess She leaves daughters Mia Beulah Marshep Eureka McKane sons C EB Tate Robert Tate C C Tate Gerald Tate a sister Etta Odle and a brother Delmer Burgess The Rev Vernon Brown officiated Burial was in Masonic and Oddfellow Cemetery Benton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Tate
S. Pine St
Zeigler
Vantrease Funeral Home
Tate
Herrin Hospital
James and
Emilen Avery Burgess
Mia
Beulah Marshep
Eureka, McKane
Herrin
EB. Tate
Champaign
Robert Tate
C. C. Tate
Chicago
Gerald Tate
Rhode Island
Etta Odle
Johnston City
Delmer Burgess
Pittsburg
Vernon Brown
Masonic and Oddfellow Cemetery
Benton
Pinckneyville Power Progress Show Draws Big Crowd
More than 4,000 attend the five day American Thresherman Association Power Progress Show in Pinckneyville. Janet Engelhardt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Engelhardt, chosen hostess for next year. Exhibits feature old and new farm machinery. Winton L Bigham notes a stronger show with greater activity and engine work. Other events include three tractor pulling contests, a two day horseshoe pitching contest, and a National Coon Dog Association hunt that drew 131 entries and 400 plus hunters. The event, fourth annual and second in Pinckneyville, closes the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresherman Association
Pinckneyville
Janet Engelhardt
Arthur Engelhardt
Winton L. Bigham
Association
National Coon Dog Association
American Thresherman Associatoman
New Discovery Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
An institute reports a new healing substance called Preparation H that shrinks hemorrhoids without surgery. It claims quick relief from itch and pain and speeds tissue healing in minutes, with tests showing benefit even for long-standing cases. Available as ointment or suppositories, it lubricates and eases bowel movements while reducing infection risk.
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New York
Na Yo
Institute
Hasidis
Chester Sets Registration and School Start Details
Registration finalized for Chester’s schools with sessions starting September 3. Tuition and book fees listed include kindergarten rental $4.50, grades one to eight rental $10, peripheral costs for shop materials, student insurance, bus transportation for kindergarten groups, and high school insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willdu Ine
Sever Ang Wien
Mine Expansion Fund Plea Due
An application for a $200000 Area Redevelopment Administration loan to expand the B and W Coal Co mine in Saline County may be filed this week. William McSpadden of Herrin and brothers Paul and Percy McSpadden of Lincoln seek funds to purchase the company, which runs a mine west of Shawneetown and an unfinished site near the Saline River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Redevelopment Administration
Ilinois
Herrin
Saline County
Chet
Townsend
ARA
William McSpadden
Paul
Percy McSpadden
Lincoln
B and W Coal Co
Shawneetown
Saiine River
Gandy Named City Attorney for Du Quoin
Robert N. Gandy, age 30 and a former FBI agent who started a law practice in Du Quoin, was appointed city attorney by Mayor Bobby G. McCollum. He will work with Perry County state's attorney R. K. Peek and succeeds Michael A. Plunkett, who resigned last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Gandy
du Quoin
Gandy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Bobby G. McCollum
R. K. Peek
Perry
Michael A. Plunkett
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Lillian Lowman
Gar Brown
Jane Brown
Ella Gill
Union Hospital
Franklin Country Club Road
Brodie Bledson
Marion St
Robert Schwartz
Wick Paul
Dog Bites
Franklin
Rodley’s
Eaieenn Inc
Mardale Shopping Center
Ozark Scouts
Carterville
Schuelke
Pinckneyvile
Douce
Niri
Dal
Anna
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