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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

2

Deterding Named Temporary Randolph County Board Chair

Ernest Deterding, Republican minority member from Modoc, was named temporary chairman at an organizational meeting in Randolph County. William Dierks Jr. of Sparta took his seat after winning a three year term, replacing Frank Maybell who did not seek re election. Deterding is serving his third year as the senior member. Robert Schroeder of Chester remains the third member. Dierks won by a 2 to 1 Democratic edge over C W Zerban. The board discussed a 350000 addition to the Sparta Randolph County Nursing Home with architect George Bartels of Hanner Bartels and Associates and plans for early next year construction bids.

Ernest Deterding Randolph County Board of Commissioners William Sonny” Dierks Jr Sparta Dierks Frank Maybell Deterding Modoc Robert Schroeder Chester C. W. Zerban Acton Ricks Randolph County George Bartels Hanner, Bartels and Associates

Parole Board Hearing Set at Menard Penitentiary

The Illinois Parole Board's December session is scheduled Thursday at Menard Penitentiary in Chester. Petitions from 80 inmates will be presented, with board members Edward V. Knowles, John Brookwalter, and Joe Carpentier attending.

Illinois Parole Board Menard Chester Edward V. Knowles Elkville John Brookwalter Danville Joe Carpentier Rock Island

Southern Illinoisan publication notice text

Southern Illinoisan published Sundays and daily except Saturdays and holidays by Southern Illinois Publications Inc. with multiple office addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and relocations through 1879. It states second class matter at the Herrin and Murphysboro post offices and notes its succession from prior papers.

Southern Illinoisan Southern Illinois Publications, Inc West Main Street North 16Th Street Herrin South 12Th Street Murphysboro Carbondale Ill Murphys Bom Southern Carbondale Free Press Herrin 'S Journal Associated Press

Union Jail Father and Son Face Theft and Abandonment Charges

In Union County a father James Bridges 45 Jonesboro admitted time to think over his plea at arraignment two weeks ago and was jailed on wife and child abandonment and a fraudulent check. His son Robert 17 is jailed on petty larceny for stealing gasoline from a sawmill tank. Two other youths William Sister 16 and Donald Webb 16, both of Jonesboro, were arrested after crashing their car while fleeing the scene of the gas theft. Their arraignments are pending.

Union County James Bridges Jonesboro Robert Union Ty William Sister Donald Webb Scate John Paul Davis

Infant Rites Held for Creal Springs Baby

Lavern Horn Jr. three month old son of Lavern and Barbara Horn of Creal Springs dies Monday in River Heights. Survived by parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Horn of Creal Springs. Services at 10 a.m. Thursday Cosby Funeral Home Creal Springs with Rev. George Holland officiating. Burial in Rich Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lavern Horn Jr Lavern Barbara Horn Creal Springs River Heights Fred Horn Cosby George Holland

Community notes on holiday help and local plans

The Jaycees string lights on Park Ave for Santa Claus Lane and seek $5 donations to cover a $100 light bill and a Christmas tree funded by Rotary or others. Local businessmen plan ten new lease homes, Brunswick seeks a man for a sixer bowling operation, Herrin expects Jan 1 1958 readiness, and auto insurance rises prompt calls for uninsured motorist coverage at $5 yearly.

Park Ave Santa Claus Lane Marion Herrin

Bids Opened For Marion Longfellow School Addition

The Unit 2 Board of Education opened bids Monday night for an addition at Marion Longfellow School including four classrooms a special education room and a new boiler. Action was postponed to the regular meeting at 7 30 p m. today.

Marion Longfellow School Unit 2 Board of Education

Christopher Transfer Funds Approved by City Council

Transfer from the general fund of 500 to street and alley 600 to police and 450 to street light funds. A 150 transfer from fire department fund to the volunteer fire department approved. Street light request at South Jesse end and alley behind Christian Church postponed. Carbon street renamed to Hillcrest Drive approved. Several bids and contracts reviewed with future actions planned. Water plant manager authorized to replace and repair water equipment.

Christopher Police Fire Department Jesse Street Christian Church M. E. Frank Carbon Street Hillcrest Drive

Leadership Graduate Marine Cpl Trione Completes NCO Course

Marine Cpl Joe F Trione son of Mr and Mrs Tony Trione of De Soto completes the First Marine Division NCO Lead er School at Camp Pendleton Calif. City hires Harold B Furlow as scavenger and raises Charlie Lawrence pay from 15 to 30 dollars monthly. State official to speak on water fluoridation at the December 15 meeting and Fire Chief Bill Edle man told to schedule civil defense training for Christopher fire department and inform Gen. Robert Woodward CD director.

Cpl Joe F. Trione Tony Trione Rt. 2 de Soto First Marine Division Camp Pendleton Calif Harold B. Furlow Charlie Lawrence Bill Edleman Christopher Robert Woodward

Home on Leave William Rees Reports for Seattle Duty

William Kemmel Rees son of Mr and Mrs L E Rees of North Street Murphysboro completed boat training at San Diego California and is spending a leave with his parents He will report to Oak Harbor Seattle Washington December 14.

William Kemmel Rees L. E Rees North Street Murphysboro San Diego Calif Oak Harbor Seattle Wash

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