Johnston City Schedules Action To Press Sewer Project
Johnston City Council authorized Mayor Thurmond and City Atty. Haney to use any means to finalize the $350000 sewer system project. Work halted four weeks ago as Triangle Construction waits for a deeper digging machine due Sept. 1. If unfinished by February, penalties apply under federal grants. Council also formed a Zoning Commission and backed a $620000 federal grant request for water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Neil .Thurmond
Thomas Haney
Johnston City
Triangle Construction Co
Carbondale
Triangle Division
Harry Schultz
Thurmond
Triangle
Haney
Plan Commission
Remo Castrale
Albert Buratto
John Coleman
Leroy Metcalf
Jouls Woolard
Citizens’ Advisory
Paul Douglas
Everett Dirksen
Kenneth J. Gray
Herrin
Mayor Praises State Police in Johnston City Robbery
Johnston City Mayor K Neil Thurmond commends State Police for rapid arrest of two suspects in a Bracy Food Store robbery. Trooper Jack Anderson nabbed Eugene Johnson 35 of Richmond California and Vernon Burroughs 27 of Oakland California near Hurst 45 minutes after $300 was stolen. Both men held in Williamson County jail on theft charges and bound over to the September circuit court grand jury after failing to post $5,000 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 18
Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
Jack Anderson
Herrin
Williamson County clubs seek liquor license rehearings
Five Williamson County clubs filed for rehearings after the Illinois Liquor Control Commission ordered 30 day suspensions starting Sept. 8 for holding $250 federal gaming device stamps in violation. The affected groups include Herrin based Club Legionnaire Fraternal Orders of Eagles Aerie 1549 and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1146 and Marion based Elks Lodge 800 and Marion Legion Home Association. A separate burglary report notes VFW Baker Ladd Post 1567 Eagles Aerie 2457 and VFW Heyde Pillow Post 1901, with break ins over the weekend. the commission will decide on abeyance and rehearing this week.
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Williamson County
Illaois Liquor Control Commission
Club Legionnaire
Fraternal Orders of Eagles
Aerie
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Lodge
Herrin
Elks Lodge 800
Marion Legion Home Association
Marion
Joe Miles
Veterans of Foreign
Baker-Ladd Post
Herday
Eagles
Vfws
Heyde-Pillow Post
Area Chapter Formed for Arthritis Unit
The Central Illinois Chapter of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation serving Central and Southern Illinois will hold its first Public Information Forum on September 5.
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Arthritis Unit
Central Illinois
The
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation
Wlinois
Crash Injures Galatia Man
A Galatia man, Robert Riddle aged 21, was treated for minor injuries after his car ran off Route 34 in Salatia Monday. Vernon Law, 16, of Tilden, also sustained minor injuries when his car left Route 14 near Christopher and hit a tree. No injuries were reported in other incidents. A meeting at Manual High School Peoria at 7:30 p.m. will present a charter granting chapter status to a foundation with about 50 directors and regional representatives.
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Manual High School
Peoria
Robert Riddle
Galatia
Mon Jay
Salatia
du Quoin
Vernon L. Law
Tilden
Christopher
Charles L. Ward
Ashley St
Herrin
Mike Pinkney
Berkeley
Calif
Baptist Church
SIU Seminar Explores American Values for International Students
International students from 13 groups attend a seminar at Southern Illinois University led by Knittel. Principal aim is to impart understanding of American values and living patterns. Field trips include Carbondale area sites and a St. Louis baseball game with several university and local officials observing panels.
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Robert Knitt
United States
Tel
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Knittel
Department of Anthropo- Visit
Plan Commission
City Ccmlogy
Cil and
Board of Education
CDS
STU
Dawe
Carbondale
du Quoin State Fair
Norge Division
Borg-Warner Corp
Herrin, Hurst
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Burglars Strike M and M Three Mart Tires Stolen
Burglars broke into the M and M Three Mart at 24 W. Jackson St. in Carbondale and stole four tires from the premises. Police are investigating the break in.
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Thre Mart
W. Jackson St
Carbondale
PHA Approves Two New Jackson County Housing Developments
Public Housing Administration headquaters in Chicago approved requests for 60 elderly housing units in Murphysboro and 18 units in Grand Tower. Jackson County Authority Chairman Walter King said 60 elderly units for Murphysboro and 10 low income plus six elderly units for Grand Tower were approved, with Murphysboro's plan already cleared by the City Council earlier this year.
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Jackson County
Public Housing Administration
Chicago
Jackson County Housing Authority
Walter King
Murphysboro
Grand Tower
King
Johnston City Council Barks About Dogs
The Johnston City Council voted to hire men to help round up stray dogs after numerous complaints, especially in the southwest. Impounded dogs require proof of rabies vaccination and fees. unclaimed pets after five days will be disposed of.
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Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
Thurmond
Car Stolen From Murphysboro Home
Murphysboro resident Ralph Glotfelty of 1104 Hanson St reported his car was stolen Monday night from his locked home. Police said the vehicle had been secured when taken.
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Ralph Glotfelty
Hanson St
Murphysboro
Police Brief: Speeding Fines In Herrin And Murphysboro
Herrin Police Magistrate Earl May fines John S. Herrin 21 of Du Quoin five dollars plus eight dollars ninety cents for speeding. Murphysboro cases include Edward Seibert 2043 Pine St. fined ten dollars including costs by Justice Jim Kerley for a ticket issued by Toby Berger for failure to yield right of way. Theron Winn 22 of Marion fined five dollars and costs for speeding by Magistrate William Shannon on arrest by Officer William Carlton.
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Herrin
John S. Emling
du Quoin
Earl May
Dale Odum
Murphysboro
Edward Seibert
Pine St
Justice of Peace
Jim
Bob Kerley
Toby Berger
Marion
Theron. Winn
al. Gin
William Shannon
William Carlton
Five Named To Bi-Racial Unit
Five members named to Sparta bi racial committee to probe discrimination. Mayor Milton Burns said remaining positions on the nine member board will be announced soon. Rev Raymond Malee Rev Lovell Austin Harold Bardo Mrs Charles Kimbrough Freddie Bardo named to the panel.
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Sparta
Milton Burns
Raymond Malee
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Lovell Austin
Sparta Ame Church
Harold Bardo
Charles Kimbrough
Freddie Bardo
Kimbrough
St. Louis
Convair Use Delayed For Ozark Air Lines
Convair service to Williamson County Airport is pushed to about Sept 17 due to runway construction delays at Owensboro Kentucky. Original start was Sept 8. Also a fire damaged a neon sign at the F W Woolworth and Co Store in the Mardale Shopping Center Carbondale around 6 p.m. Monday. Fire officials cited defective wiring.
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Convair
Ozark Air Lines
Williamson County
Owensboro, Ky
F. W. Woolworth. and . Co
Mardale
Carbondale
Kimbrough Named to Represent Randolph Unit in March
Randolph County official Kimbrough, based in Sparta, is selected to represent the postage paid at Carbondale and Murphysboro for the Civil rights era march on Washington. His wife will join the caravan, with Carbondale Free Press and Southern Illinoisan reporting the development as the Civil Rights era press network expands.
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Southern Illinoisan
Charles
Kimbrough
Sparta
South Street
Murphysboro
Clare
Carbondale
Muriola
Eau
Randolph County
Trons Commission
Carbondale Free Press
Washington
Dee ‘Daily Journal
Murphyel C
Iccel
Herrin Ward 2 alderman election set for December 3
A general election to replace Mike Miriani as Herrin Ward 2 alderman will be held December 3. Louis Garavaglia, 44, of 312 North 16th Street, is the only candidate filed so far, running with the Civic Improvement Party. a primary would be October 15 if two or more from any party file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Miriani
Herrin
Miriani
City Water and Sewer
Collard
17Th St
Louis Garavaglia
16Th St
Civic Improvement Party
Charles Galli
Basil Russell
W. Bryant St
Russell
Henderson
Marion City Council Sets Water Tap Fees To Break Even
Marion officials approved new water tap fees to break even on costs for new development and set monthly charges for special fire protection. Fees include $150 for a ½ inch tap, $175 for 1 inch, $250 for 2 inch and $300 for a 2 half inch lateral line tap, plus deposits and hose connection rates. Fire hydrant and hose line prices were established, with bids to be opened Sept. 23. Mayor Butler and commissioners discussed related city needs and street work plans.
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Marion
Flack
Lonnie Dungey
Robert Butler
William Harris
Harris
Lawrence Feurer
Feurer
Franklin Asphalt Co
Herrin To Get New Shell Station At Corner
The city council approved plans for a Shell Oil Co. service station at the southwest corner of North Park Avenue and Herrin Street in Herrin. The three-lot site will replace existing structures, with neighboring property owner signatures submitted. Construction expected to begin in October.
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North Park Avenue
Herrin Street
Herrin
Shell. Oi Co
Shell Oil Co
Marion to meet on water pumping at lake
An organizational meeting of the Marion Chamber's retail interest committee is set for 7:30 PM at the chamber offices to discuss pumping water from Crab Orchard Lake. Adolph Fluck notes the city lake sits 3% to four feet below spillway and must be pumped during dry spells. treatment will follow to remove odor and taste from vegetation decay.
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Flack
Water Department
Herrin Youth Lectured After Gun Incident
A 15-year-old Herrin boy seized a gun Friday from Cornaghies Furniture Exchange near city hall, then ran past the police station. He was chased, captured by Justice of the Peace Olen Ballard, and placed on a year of probatory supervision with no formal charges filed. The boy appeared before Justice of the Peace Earl May. parents were notified. Police did not release the youth’s name.
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Herrin
Cornaghie
Justice of the Peace
Olen Ballard
Earl May
May
Dodds To Be At Convention
George Dodds of Marion will attend the Prohibition Party presidential convention in St. Louis where he serves as Illinois party chairman. The 1964 nominees for president and vice president will be chosen, with sessions from Wednesday night through Friday. About 50 delegates from 30 to 40 states are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dodds
Marion
Prohibition Party
St. Louis
Dodds
S. Carbon St
National Committee
Patient Leaves Albert Hall Hospital Grounds
Albert Hall, a 46 year old tuberculosis patient at Anna State Hospital, wandered from the grounds this morning around 9 30. He is five feet four inches, brown hair and eyes, and wore yellow pajamas. A hospital spokesman said he looks much older than his age and he is considered harmless.
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Albert Hall
Anna State Hospital
Dinner 400 Greet GOP Hopefuls In Marion
About 400 to 500 Republicans are expected at a Marion dinner meeting with 1964 state candidates. Attendees include Secretary of State Charles Carpenter, Attorney General hopefuls Rockford and others, with the event at 6:30 p.m. in the Egyptain Sands room of the Travelodge Motel. The price is $3 a plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Marion
Lawrence Wohlwend
Egyptain Sands
L. Roy Sandquist Jr
Gordon Kerr
Brookeport
John Kirby
Springfield
Jlneyale
Charles Carpentier
Moline
Bell and Howell
Charles Percy
Chicago
Wohlwend
Cook County
Hayes
Robertson
John H. Altorfer
Peoria Indus
New chairman Sidney Appleton takes helm of committee
Sidney Appleton becomes the new chairman succeeding retiring chairperson Russell Marshal as the committee leadership changes hands.
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Sidney Appleton
Russell Marshal
IAM Mallory Talk Scheduled Over 110 Vacancies
IAM representatives and P R Mallory Co in Du Quoin area plan talks at 9 am Wednesday to resolve the dispute over 110 discharged workers. The firings followed a protest against the local president James Woolsey. Mallory said vacancies would not be filled pending talks outcome, though earlier plans indicated hiring to fill the posts.
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International Association of Machinists
P. R. Mallory Co
du Quoin
James Woolsey
Mallory
Gola Waters
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George Criminger
Southern Tainois University
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