Brothers Get Menard Terms for Robbing a Hitchhiker
Frank Duncan and Lincoln Duncan were found guilty by a Johnson County jury of robbing Rev. Selby F. Maxwell of 85 dollars on September 17. They were sentenced to 12 to 20 years at Menard State Penitentiary. Trial judge C Ross Reynolds denied a post trial retrial request. Defense attorney Kenneth Powless contended the trial was hurried and an objection to cross examination was overruled. The defendants testified during the trial. A motion to dismiss for faulty indictment was also denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Menard State Penitentiary
Frank Duncan
Lincoln Duncan
Pope County
Selby F. Maxwell
New York City
C. Ross Reynolds
Atty
Kenneth Powless
Marion
Duncan Brothers
Murphysboro Soldier Wounded in Viet Nam Ambush
Pfc. David Lavender of Murphysboro was wounded in an ambush near the Cambodian border on November 17 and is recovering at Camp Zama Japan. He previously suffered a foot wound from a Viet Cong booby trap and is expected to be discharged in December. Lavender serves with the Army 1st Airmobile Cavalry Division. his wife Karen plans his transfer to a United States hospital when healing begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lavender
Murphysboro
Camp Zama
Japan
Viet Nam
Karen Lavender
United States
Lavender
Army 1St Airmobile Cavalry Division
William F. Lavender
Rt. 3
Carbondale
Union County Liquor License Transfer Sought
Lawrence Bittle asks Union County Board of Commissioners to transfer his liquor license to Ray Hileman of Jonesboro who intends to buy Bittle's tavern near Jonesboro on Rt. 127. The license transfer request was tabled for advisory review with a Monday decision expected. The board also approved a $100 a month raise for three sheriff's clerks effective Jan. 1, to be allocated by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bittle
Douglas St
Anna
Union County Board of Commissioners
Jonesboro
Bittle
Ray Hileman
Market St
Rt. 127
Rt. 146
Clemon Johnson
Dongola
Johnson
Ada Barham 90 Johnston City Woman Dies
Ada Barham 90 of Johnston City died at Herrin Hospital at noon Thursday. Born January 13 1875 to Francis Worsham and wife she was widowed since 1948. She leaves sons Lowell Barham of Kankakee Cletus Barham of Rockwell NM 14 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Murman and Wilson Johnston City with burial in Barham Cemetery Marion. Visitation after 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Ada Barham
Johnston City
Herrin Hospital
Williamson County
Francis Worsham
Joe
Lowell Barham
Kankakee
Cletus Barham
Rockwell
N. M
First Baptist Church
Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
Thomas Adams
S. M. Foulon
Barham Cemetery
Marion
Fantasticks at SIU Playhouse Delights With Flaws
The Fantasticks at SIU Playhouse charms with sprightly tunes and strong acting fromAl Erickson Judy Sink Gary Carlson and others but falls short on singing. The review notes a clever two-neighbor plot with a stage within a stage set by Darwin Payne and urges a larger musical ensemble and brighter costumes for depth. Tickets are $1.25 and the show runs through Sunday with another week of performances.
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Ben Gelman
Southern Illinois University Playhouse
SIU
al Erickson
Judy Sink
Gary Carlson
Bob Pevitts
Paul Ramirez
Pam Worley
Richard Barton
Burt Dikelsky
Dikelsky
Tom Rosa
Michael Hanes
Darwin Payne
the Fantasticks
the Playhouse
Epps Motors Offers Economical Transportation
An old ad touts EPPS MOTORS in Carbondale on Highway 13, promising affordable transport and quick service. It teases humorous phrases about life and therapy while inviting readers to visit or call for deals.
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Epps Motors
Hwy. 13
Carbondale
Local Fines for Driving Infractions Reported
Marion patrol cites Wayne Stanley for driving without an operator license with a 15 dollar fine. West Frankfort records Charley Pol lach fined 26 dollars for speeding.
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Marion
Wayne Stanley
West Frankfort
Charley Pollach
Benton Adopts Zoning Ordinance Despite Unset Fees
The Benton zoning ordinance takes effect though the salary for the recently appointed zoning administrator and building fee schedule are not yet set. Fees are expected to be reviewed at the next council meeting Monday. City Atty. Robert Hill says enforcement should not lag.
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Benton
Robert Hill
Marion Elks Plan Memorial Service Sunday
An annual memorial service for Marion Elks Lodge 800 deceased members will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday Kenneth Powless will be speaker and a high school girls act et will sing. Died since last service are J M Lines Harold Pangborn William Forker William McLaren James Brigham William Burkhart James Hampton Warder Stotlar Clyde Weatherford Reuel Youngblood Howard Chaney Wayman Welborn Thomas Koonce Gordon Goodman Achillas Karathanos Ira Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Elks Lodge
Kenneth Powless
J. M. Lines
Harold Pangborn
William Forker
William McLaren
James Brigham
William Burkhart
James Hampton
Warder Stotlar
Clyde Weatherford
Reuel Youngblood
Howard Chaney
Wayman Welborn
Thomas Koonce
Gordon Goodman
Achilas Karathanos
Ira Nelson
Fireproof School Trees State Urges
State fire marshal and Illinois School Safety Code urge flameproofing Christmas trees and decorations in schools. Fire Marshal William J. Cowhey recommends spraying natural trees with borax boric acid and water, favors small trees in classrooms, and advises metal trees with no direct lights elsewhere. Exits must remain unobstructed.
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William J. Cowhey
Cowbey
Residents urge Goreville to Tunnel Hill interchange plan
Johnson County residents pressed for an interchange at Goreville to Tunnel Hill during a Thursday hearing on the new Interstate 24 project at Vienna. Officials explained effects on roads, proposed relocations, and grade separations while aiming to avoid disrupting the current network. A second Massac County hearing followed in Metropolis.
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Johnson County
Goreville
Tunnel Hill
Vienna
Frank Mayhall
Robert McCormick
Carbondale
Ohio River
Metropolis
Brookport
Massac
Johnson Counties
Mayhall
McCormick
Massac County
Storme Honored For Community Recreation Work
Marion High School principal A. C. Storme receives a special community services award from William Ridinger of SIU recreation department. The Marion Recreation Board and related groups honor Storme for establishing baseball leagues swimming pool operations a basketball program and a Youth Center.
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A. C. Storme
Marion
William Ridinger
Southern _ Illinois University community recreation department
Marion Recreation Board
Unit Two Board of Education
Youth Baseball League
Teenage Recreation Board and
Youth Inc
Storme
Ridinger
Illinois Parks and Recreation Society
Teenage Recreation Board
State's Attorneys pick officers for 1968
Franklin County State's Atty Joseph W. Hickman was elected third vice president of the Illinois State's Attorneys' Association for 1968. Michael P. O'Shea Cairo Alexander County State's Attorney was named treasurer. President is Max B. Stewart of Hamilton, state's attorney of Hancock County.
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Franklin County
Joseph W. Hickman
Benton
Illinois State’s Attorneys’ Association
Michael P. O’shea
Cairo
Alexander County
Max B. Stewart
Hamilton
Hancock County
Woman Ticketed After Marion Accident
Ursula Richey of 709 N Vicksburg St Marion received a ticket for failure to yield right of way after a Marion crash on Court Street. Her vehicle struck a car driven by Lee Brandon of 500 S 6th St Herrin as she crossed on Boulevard. Both cars suffered extensive damage but no injuries were reported.
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Ursula Richey
Vicksburg St
Marion
Lee Brandon
S. 6Th St
Herrin
Court Street
Murphysboro Teacher Grace Robinson Dies at 69
Miss Grace Robinson, 69, longtime Murphysboro teacher of 44 years at Logan Grade and Junior High, dies after a long illness. Born January 7, 1896 in Carbondale, she was a Cen tenary Methodist Church member, past president of Murphysboro BPW, and active in Delta Kappa Gamma, Extension Service, and Farm Bureau. Funeral at Centenary Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery. friends may visit Meyer Denny Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and until noon Saturday.
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Grace Robinson
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Carbondale
George W. and
Elizabeth Glenn Robinson
Miss Robinson
Carl Robinson
Joe Robinson
Centenary Methodist Church
W. Louis Purcell
Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery
Meyer - Denny Funeral Home
SIU Air Society Hosts Children's Party for 25 Local Kids
The Harper Squadron of the Arnold Air Society at Southern Illinois University will host a party for 25 children from the Southern Illinois Children's Center in Hurst. The event runs 1 to 4 p.m. in Wheeler Hall and features gifts, refreshments, Santa Claus, and a magician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
The
Arnold Air Society
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois Children’s Center
Hurst
Santa Claus
Wheeler Hall
SIU
Marion Man Named In Theft Charges
Tom Kirkpatrick of Johnston City filed theft charges in Williamson County Circuit Court against Kenneth Harris of Eldorado. Harris allegedly took a portable record player a shaver a toaster a flashlight and a cosmetic case. Judge John Clayton set a $2000 bail and a hearing for December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Tom Kirkpatrick
Johnston City
Kenneth Harris
Eldorado
Kirkpatrick
Harris
John Clayton
Johnson County Board Advances Monthly Bills
Johnson County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday and approved monthly bills. County Clerk James Walker said no other business was transacted.
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Johnson County Board of Commissioners
James Walker
Southern Illinoisan Newspaper Origin and Mailing Details
The Southern Illinoisan is published daily except Saturdays and holidays by 710 North Illinois Street Carbondale and other offices. It succeeds the Carbondale Free Press, Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent and uses AP for local news and dispatches.
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Southern Illinoisan
North Ilinois Corporation
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
AP News
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Union County Liquor License Transfer
ST. Clair
SIU Playhouse
Pete Epps
Marion Elks
Dial
Jerry
Campus Shopping Center
Freeman Street
University & Illinois Avenues
FBI
Sun
Poinsettias
Miss Grace Robinson
AIR Society
Johnson Board
Zwick
Goldsmith
Alan Paine
Puritan
McGregor
Z/G
Fawick
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