Herrin to set up six bank accounts for water and sewer
City treasurer William Drake plans with auditor Bernard Ross to establish six separate bank accounts in Herrin's water and sewer departments to meet bond and ordinance requirements. The audit shows a combined deficit of 23,414 with funds commingled, risking future shortages. cost cuts and possible rate increases may be needed.
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Mike Qualls
Mlinoisan
Herrin Water and Sewer
William Drake
Bernard Ross
Horwath
Ross
Drake
Herrin
Sewer Department
Water Department
Waterworks
Water and Sewer Departments
Fred Henderson
Miss Mary Kuhrtz 70 former Chester resident dies in Albuquerque
Miss Mary Kuhrtz a 70 year old former Chester Ellisgrove area resident died Tuesday in Albuquerque New Mexico after a months long illness. A retired Randolph County teacher she taught 26 years in Randolph County schools born January 14 1894 in Ellisgrove daughter of William and Elizabeth Von Behren Kuhrtz. She was a member of the Chester and the Order of the Eastern Star. She leaves sisters Mrs Anna Mayhew Albuquerque and Mrs Harry Lute Chester. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Schroeder Funeral Home Chester with Rev Dowain McKrien officiating burial in Ellisgrove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 230 pm Friday.
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Mary Kuhetz
Chester
Ellisgrove
Albuquerque
N.M
Randolph County
Miss Kuhrtz
William and
Elizabeth von Behren Kuhrtz
Order of the Eastern Star
Kuhrtz
Anna Mayhew
Harry Lute
Schroeder
Dowain McKrien
Ellisgrove Cemetery
Greater Egypt begins two year planning in Marion area
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission starts a two year comprehensive planning program in Marion Creal Springs and Pinckneyville. Associate planners Morteno Shervey and a third meeting with Creal Springs will draft a master plan address land use transport and facilities. Grants cover five percent of costs with local governments paying remaining amounts.
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Greater Egypt
Urban Renewal Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Marion
Creal Springs
Pinckneyville
Crab Orchard Lake Search for Missing Man Resumes
Crab Orchard Refuge confirms ongoing three day search for Jerry Han cock of Cambria after a boat accident on Crab Orchard Lake. Arch Mehrhott labels operation a long, drawn out process as drag searches begin at 10 a.m. local time.
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Earl Hancock
Crab Orchard Lake
Crab Orchard Refuge
Arch Mehrhott
Jerry Hancock
Cambria
Vic
Burglars Break In Marion Vending Machine Stolen Cash
Burglars broke into Monroe Cleaners at 405 West Main Street Marion Tuesday night stealing $2 to $4 in nickels and dimes from a soda vending machine. A rear window was broken and the robbers reportedly tried on freshly cleaned pants found on hangers before discarding them.
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Monroe Cleaners
Main St
Marion
Police Briefs Resolve Fines and Jail Terms in Local Set
Arthur Eddie J Williamson fined 15 dollars for following too closely in Carbondale. Edgar Gwatney sentenced seven days in county jail for driving under a revoked license in Carbondale. Mount Vernon George R Humphrey fined 13 dollars for disobeying a stop sign.
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Arthur
Eddie J. Williamson
Carbondale
Edgar Gwatney
Mount Vernon
George R. Humphrey
Season Of Holidays At SIU Sees Convocation And Concerts
SIU introduces its Season Of Holidays with a Thursday convocation at the arena led by President Delyte Morris featuring readings on Christmas in multiple faiths. Warren van Bronkhorst conducts the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra and four choirs in a holiday program at Shryock Auditorium with Handel and carols. Additional events include two children’s programs in the University Center ballroom and a festive dance. Public concerts are free.
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Southern Illinois University
SIU
Arenna
Shryock
Delyte W. Morris
Southern Tlinois Symphony Orchestra
Warren Vani
Bronkhorst
Robert Kingsbury
University Center
Santa
Santa Claus
Glen Daum
Journalism dropped as major at UC Berkeley
Berkeley California December 2 AP reports the dean of Letters and Sciences announces journalism will be dropped from the UC Berkeley major list. Dean William B. Fretter says journalism does not qualify as letters or science. Charles Hulton, journalism chair, expresses surprise amid eight full time faculty and two teaching assistants.
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U Ofc Berkeley
Calif
College of Letters and Sciences
University of California At Berkeley
William B. Fretter
Charles Hulton
Carbondale Driver Fines For Traffic Violations
In Carbondale Roger Kristoff was fined 15 dollars for failure to yield right of way. William D Crone paid 13 dollars for the same offense. Katherine R Buchaker fined 15 dollars for failure to yield right of way. Mary K Giles of Marion fined 15 dollars for defective equipment. Charles B Tow of Herrin fined 15 dollars for no valid trailer registration.
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Carbondale
Roger Kristoff
William D. Crone
Katherine R. Buchaker
Marion Mary K. Giles
Herrin
Charles B. Tow
Mines Working Thursday Fidelity Burning Star series
A historical mining list notes operations on Thursday including Fidelity Burning Star Burning Star 2 Burning Star siope Old Ben 9 Old Ben 21 Orient 3 Orient 4 Orient 5 Zeigler 3 Zuighor with multiple mine names and designations appearing in a compact ledger entry. The fragmented items suggest a schedule or inventory reference across several mines.
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Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
Zeigler
Zuighor
Carbondale Census Surges to 18 504 Population
Carbondale’s population jumps to 18,504 per preliminary census figures, up 3,854 from 1960. The count boosts motor fuel tax refunds, funds street paving, and expands city planning for sewer and water services as Southern Illinois University students and permanent residents shape the gain. The final tally, subject to revision, will determine yearlong refunds and future projections through 1980.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois Univesity
The
University
Federal Bureau of Census
Eldon Gosnell
Gosnell
Dept. of Public Health
General Planning and Resource
Corwin K. Rohrbach
St. Louis
Rohrbach
Miller
Nevis
Elisabeth Leighty
Ilinois
Mt. Vernon
Crash Kills Valier Man On Rt 148
Everett B. Montgomery age 70 was killed when his southbound car pulled into the path of Richard C. Maund in a northbound collision on Tam slick Rt 148 north of Christopher. Maund 23 of Decatur was in critical condition at Miner’s Hospital with the wreck occurring about 9:20 a m. The crash left Montgomery dead. Maund said he could not avoid the impact.
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Crash
Valier
Tamslick Rt
Christopher
Everett B. Montgomery
Richard C. Maund
Decatur
Miner's Hospital Christapher
District 13
Montgomery
Walier
Maund
Rt. 148
Rt. 128
Lesser
Brayfield Paneras
Census Takers Miss Some City Figures
Census takers in Carhon gue missed several residents including Delyle W. Morris president of Southern Ilinois University and Mayor D Blaney Miller. Miller urged those missed to notify census workers and city hall. Robert C Jackson of the Bureau of Census said additions received by Dec 16 would be included in final counts.
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Carhongue
Delyle W. Morris
Southern Ilinois University
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
Morris
Robert C. Jackson
Bureau of Census
University
Census Bureau
Jackson
Carbondale Weighs Wood Shingle Ban On New Homes
Carbondale City Council weighs restricting wood shingles on new construction to improve fire safety. Fire Chief notes only three wood shingled roofs exist and are well maintained. Penalties range from five to five hundred dollars. action likely next week.
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Carbondale
Public Safety
Gene Ramsey
Almont Crawshaw
UFO
Fire roof standards push brick and metal for large buildings
Tuesday night discussion urges fire resistant roofing for new buildings with larger structures required to use brick concrete clay tile metal slate or asbestos cement shingles or three layers of tar and asphalt felt. Underwriters Laboratories could list equivalent materials. Dwellings and small frame buildings may use asphalt rag felt shingles. The ordinance would empower the fire chief to order removal of deteriorated wood shingles and allow repairs limited by area.
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Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc
Colder sleet forecast for Southern Illinois tonight
The Weather Bureau warns sleet and snow will hit Southern Illinois tonight as light rain switches to snow with dropping temperatures. Highs near 44 today, then colder with a low of 30 to 35. Rain and snow possible through Thursday with cloudy skies. A record low was set Tuesday in Carbondale at seven above zero, breaking the December 1, 1960 record.
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Weather Bureau
Ilinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Williamson County
Illinois
Southern Tillinois University Climatological Laboratory
Tract Annexed For Dormitory In Carbondale
A southwest Carbondale tract of about an acre and a half was annexed and zoned A5 allowing dormitories. Developer Frank A Schmidt of Chicago plans a 220-student dormitory on one parcel near Park Street. The Campus Shopping Center site builders will gain a sign-height permit exemption after council approval. Campus Land Trust, tied to Herrin and Carbondale investors, is building the center between South University and South Illinois avenues.
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Carbondale
Park Street
Frank A. Schmidt
Chicago
Charles McBride
Frank Kirk
Comc
Kirk
Campus Land Trust
Herrin
Carbondate Investors
South University
South Illinois Avenues
Council Votes Free Parking For Tourney
The Carbondale council approved free parking for visitors to the December 28 to 30 Holiday Tournament at the SIU Arena. About 16 teams are expected and parking units will be issued through the high school athletic office. The move aims to aid merchants. The council also authorized a $1,775 purchase of a three wheeled motorcycle for meter patrols and a rebuilt motor for the water department dump truck at $235. Ordinances on immoderate driving and certain disruptions were read, with charges to be filed under city laws next week.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Reid Martin
D. Blaney Miller
Swim Harley - Davidson
Water Department
Joseph Ragsdale Jr
Miller
Speeding and related fines listed for three drivers
Chester warns Jerry A. Sears fined 15 dollars for speeding Evansville records Norlyn F. Schneck er fined 15 dollars for improper passing Red Bud lists Charles L. Sievers fined 10 dollars for driving too fast for conditions
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Chester
Jerry A. Sears
Evansville
Norlyn F. Schnecker
Red Bud
Charles L. Sievers
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Egypt
Vincent Macri
Greatex Egypt Regional Planning Commission
Ft. Worth
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Macri
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William Fromm
Fromm
John Yates
Carterville
Mehrhoff
Hancock
Mike Lindhorst
Terry Hudgens
Human Relations Commission
Council
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