Benton Merit Board Resigns Over Dispute
The Benton Fire and Police Merit Board of three members resigned amid claims of political pressure on Police Chief Enoch Bell over hiring practices. Bell had recommended extending probation for Eugene Hill, with mayoral involvement alleged, prompting calls that rules were not followed. Mayor Howard Lewis denied improper influence and said council may appoint new commissioners.
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James R. Knight
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Larry Foster
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Hill
Howard Lewis
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Rites Planned for Murphysboro Man Robert Zimmerman
Robert A. Zimmerman 41 of Murphysboro died at 3 p.m. Saturday after an extended illness. A retired coal miner, he lived in Murphysboro about four years and was born March 19, 1679 in Oroville. He married Ritta Richards in August 1806. she died in 1954. He was a Pentecostal Church member and is survived by a brother Harrison Zimmerman. Friends may call after 7 p.m. at Meyer-Denny Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held.
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Oroville
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Meyer-Denny Funeral Home
Ex Murphysboro Man Dies Rites Pending
Herbert L. Clyburn aged 70 former Murphysboro resident died Saturday in Kansas City Missouri. He was born in Makanda son of Frank and Edith Clyburn. Survivors include wife Faith Clyburn Anita Hill and brother Elmer. Visitation after 2 pm Monday at Crawshaw Mortuary Murphysboro. funeral Tuesday 2 pm with burial at Tower Grove Cemetery. Includes misprinted details about other local thefts and Philadelphia’s checkerboard burial note.
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Murphysboro
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Makanda
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Eeaith Clyburn
Anita Hill
Elmer Clyburn
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Tower Grove Cemetery
Roy C. Lewis
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Philadelphia
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