Williamson County Tax Drive Intensified by Sheriff Miller
Sheriff Carol Miller said delinquent personal property taxes in Williamson County will be aggressively pursued with added field deputies Henry Smith Pittsburg Lonnie Cook Herrin joining William McGowan Caterville and Sienry Wein Marion. The drive, started in February 1953, aims to collect about $182,000 of $242,000 owed, with most remaining due to deaths relocations or public aid recipients. Miller noted 60,009 of the 1963 delinquent taxes collected so far, and expects total collections to reach around $200,000 before completion. He emphasized efforts differ from past sheriffs and highlighted penalties and potential cost savings for prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Boczkiawice
Mlingisas
Williamson County
Carol Miller
Henry Smith
Pittsburg
Lonnie Cook
Herrin
Miller
William McGawan
Caterville
Sienry Wein
Marion
McGowan
Wein
Syboutt
City plan maps show Murphysboro facilities and bypass routes
A map on page 24 presents proposed public facilities for Murphysboro and another map on page 12 outlines proposed bypasses along arterial and secondary streets.
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Murphysboro
Herrin Unit Studies Bids On Insurance
Herrin Unit bids on coverage for liability and district property valued at 83,662,180 were received. Board will study bids, may award contract at next meeting. five firms submitted fall coverage bids, two bid on transportation. Gas tank installation at the bus garage approved. toilets repaired at South Side High School bid awarded. coal hauling contracts awarded and pending negotiation. two drivers hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Hhe Board of Education
Tee Booth
Chittyville
Herrin High School
South Side
Juror High School
McNeill and Dugger Plumbing and Heating
Lindsey and Sonal Transfer Co
Lindsay
Lee Booth
John Hall
Freeman Spur
Jake Maleski
Fairgoers View Rodeo At Anna
About 1,000 attended The Lazy C rodeo at the Anna fairgrounds Wednesday evening. Linden Red, owned by Yap Carter of Trenton Kentucky, won 371 dollars in the Egyptian Colt Stakes. Melody Warrior took 225 of a 300 purse in a non-winners race. Red Isom of Alin owns the trotting winner. Buddy Key, owned by Jim Travis of Dresden Tennessee, won 187.50 for non-winners. Twelve horses ran, in two heats of six with a final heat for the top ten. Races continue starting at 4 p.m. today and a hootenanny is set for 8 p.m. The Union County band and chorus concert, postponed Tuesday, may be held at 2 p.m. Sunday.
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Anga Fair
Linden Red
Yap Carter
Trenton
Melody Warrior
Red Isom
Alin
Buddy Key
Jim Travis
Dresden
Enn
Union County Band and Chorus
Lence
Tourism Promotion Drives Regional Efforts in 1965
The Region Nine Tourism Promotion Council adopted a broad plan to expand local activities in Southern Illinois using 95,776 dollars in state funds and matching local money. They purchased radio PSAs, brochures, and color fishing and boating brochures, hired Dan Malkovich to assemble copy, and assigned locals to write topics such as hiking and canoeing.
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Ilinois
Region Nine
Charles ‘Tudor
Carbondale
Padaceb
Cape Girardeau
Craig Parrish
Pontire
Parrish
Greater Egypt plan pins growth zones in four counties
Stephen Tatarse of the Southern Mlingisan Economic Development presents a land use plan for Tack son Williamson Franklin and Perry counties through the Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission. It highlights Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Ordill and Benton Rend Lake as growth centers and urges regional zoning and subdivision controls to maximize regional benefits.
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Stephen Tatarse
Greater
Egypt
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin - Marien
Benton-future
Bend Lake
Tackson, Williamson
Franklin
Perry Counties
Greater Egypt
T ‘Rial
Marion Herrin- Ordill
Benton
Rend Lake
Detire
John Palen
Sothern Mlingisan
Commission
Murphysbuen
Plane crash body may lie in wreckage near Frohna
Investigators in Missouri and Illinois moved into a rural area along the Mississippi River seeking the pilot of a plane that crashed last year. The wreckage has been identified as John Garrett, 40, of Fairview, who disappeared on September 14, 1983. The Perry County Sheriff's Office said it is very possible his body is buried in the site, found about ten miles north of Frohna, near Grand Tower. A Civil Air Patrol search covered Southern Illinois for three days last year. Garrett previously worked at the Du Quoin police station and Cairo District 134 substation and was a radio operator.
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Missouri
Mississippi
Grand Tower
John Garrett
Fairview
Perry County Sherill
Frohna
Illinois
Civil Air Patrol Wits
District 13
du Quoin
Garrett
District 134
Cairo
Gasoline Prices Cut at Herrin Stations
Gasoline prices fell in Herrin with some stations cutting regular gas from 28.9 to 24.9 cents a gallon and a major dealer dropping from 31.9 to 25.9. No reductions reported in Marion Carbondale or Murphysboro.
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Herrin
Marion
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Hatchett charged in dice game post bonds
William Hatchett Jr of Colp posted 2500 bond on gambling counts after a dice game at the New Orleans Club run by Hatchett. Other defendants include Lawrence Nolen 27 of Murphysboro Dave Black of St Louis and Lloyd McRoberts. Bond amounts ranged from 1000 to 18000 with Black yet at large.
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William Hatchett Jr
Colp
Williamson County Sheriffs Office
Calp
John Cagle
Colp Mey
Frank Caliper
Lawrence Nolen
Murphysboro
Dave Black
St. Louis
Lloyd McRoberts
Nolen
McRoberts
Black
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
New Orleans
Hatchett
Carbondale Urged to Add Full Time Planning Staff
Carbondale city officials and SIU staff called for two permanent full time planning positions to aid city growth and federal housing renewal efforts. Frank Kirk, street commissioner, outlined the plan and cited Easterly’s zoning duties likely expanding as city zoning widens, signaling a possible office opening in about a year.
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Carbondale
South Illinois University
Frank Kirk
STU
Delvte Morris
City
SIU
Kirk
Carbondale Rotary Club
Carbondale , Citizens Advisory Committee
Thomas Easterly
Easterly
Murphysboro plans six industrial sites for future growth
A comprehensive Murphysboro plan outlines six industrial zones totaling 208 to 256 acres by 1960, with two heavy industry sites along the Big Muddy River and three light industrial areas near the central district. Highway business areas and three residential densities are also defined.
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Greater Egypt
Rt. 13
Big Muddy River
Rt. 127
Sra Street
Vom Bridge
North Street
Poplar Street
Walnut Street
7Th Street
New Hill
6Th Street
Boy Hurt Near Zeigler in Vehicle Collision
Gordox Meza, 15, was injured when his motor bike collided with a car near Zeigler around 10 45 a m today. He was taken to Herrin Hospital in serious condition with immediate medical care provided.
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Gordox Meza
West Frankfort
Zeigler
Herrin Mospits
Mayors Back Kerner Campaign Committee Formed
Carbondale Mayor D Blaney Miller and Johnston City Mayor K Ned Thurmond join as members of a municipal officials led campaign committee for Gov Otto Kerner. The panel supports Kerner through state public officials.
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Kerner
Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Johnston City
K. Ned Thurmond
Otto Kerner
Mines Working Friday Old Ben and Orient Shares Rise
A terse stock-style note lists names such as Old Ben Orient Zeigler Fidelity and Burning Star with figures like 21 3 5 4 and a possible question mark on Eyring Star. The fragment hints at a mining company update or market ticker with multiple entities.
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Orient
Zeigler Zeigieg
Fidelity Burning Star
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Jackson County
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Struction Co., Anna
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20Th Street
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Gulf Mobile and Ohio
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Ilinois Cental
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Illinois Avenue
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