Carbondale OKs zoning for eight parcels annexed lands
Carbondale plan commission proposed zoning classifications for eight recently annexed parcels. R-5 multi family blocks on East Park Street and R-3 single family blocks on Chautauqua and West Sycamore streets were noted, with R-1 near Kent Drive. A parking lot at 705-709 S Washington Ave and a West Willow Street preschool were approved with conditions, while a sign amendment for flashing signs was denied.
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City of
Carbondale
Plan Commission
Commission
Robert McGrath
Public Improvement Committee
East Park Street
Park Street
Morningside Drive
Glenkate Drive
Glenbeth Drive
Chautauqua Street
Tower Road
Kent Drive
Sycamore Street
South Washington Avenue
West Willow Street
S. Washington Ave
Catholic Newman Center
Washington Avenue
John Quinn
Billy Bryan
Marie Forrest
Murphysboro
Forrest
Carbondale Savings and Loan Co
N. Main St
George Fleerlage
Ministers ask restored midnight tavern hour for county
Representatives of the Williamson County Ministerial Alliance urged the Board of Commissioners to return the county tavern closing hour outside city limits to midnight. The board will consider the request. Ministers present included Rev. Leon McBride president, Rev. Roger Shanholtz er vice president, and Rev. Everett Lynch secretary, all from local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Ministerial Alliance
Board of Commissioners
Leon “McBride
Alliance
Johnston City
Free Will Baptist Church
Roger Shanholtzer
Herrin First Christian Church
Everett Lynch
Marion United Church of Christ
Neckers to be honored at SIU retirement dinner
The Southern Illinois University chemistry department plans a retirement dinner tonight at Engels for James Neckers who retires after 40 years with the department, including 36 as chairman. He joined SIU in 1927 after earning a PhD at Illinois and helped win accreditation from the American Chemical Society. Neckers stepped down as chair in 1965 and will teach one more term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University Chemistry Department
Engel’s
James Neckers
Neckers
SIU
University of Illinois
American Chemical Society
Southern Illinoisan Calendar Highlights For Thursday
Calendar items list meetings and events across Carbondale Murphysboro Anna Jonesboro Herrin including city council boards libraries lectures film showings and a dance. Notable events include panel discussion on Carbondale sewage problems and a maritime history lecture at Morris Library by Ernest S. Dodge.
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Lesser
Carbondale Economic Opportunity Commission
Anna-Jonesboro Water Commission
American Legion
Carbondale Community Conservation Board
Bening Square
Carbondale
Carbondale Savings and Loan Association
Main St
Carbondale League of Women Voters
Sallie Logan Public Library
Murphysboro
Glendale Grade School Board
City Hall
Ernest S. Dodge
South Seas
Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
SIU Carbondale hosts Season of Holidays at University Center
More than 19,000 students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale balance end of term work with Christmas observances during a week of Season of Holidays events. Activities include tree decorating, Christmas music, Santa visits, ice sculptures, and choir performances led by Acting President Robert MacVicar. Final exams begin Monday and run through the 16th. winter quarter starts January 2.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
University Center
Santa Claus
Trueblood Hall
University Park
Robert MacVicar
Shawnee Junior College slate forms to challenge six on ballot
Seven Shawnee Junior College District 531 candidates have banded as a slate to oppose the first six contenders on the ballot. The group, led by Carroll Adam Turner and others, outlines views on vocational emphasis and liberal arts in a bid to shape the board’s course. The article previews backgrounds of Turner, Charles E. Taylor, Dr. C. G. Ulrich, Glenn Dempsey, Dr. A. L. Robinson, Martin Brown, and Louis G. Horman, with emphasis on vocational programs and administration.
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Shawnee Junior College Board of Trustees
Carroll Adam Turner
Shawnee Junior College District 531 Board of Trustees
Turner
Shawnee
Massac County
Brookport
Maple Grove
Murray State University
Kentucky
George Peabody College
Nashville
Dongola
First State Bank
Glenn Dempsey
W. Spring St
Anna
Anna National Bank
Eldorado High School
LaSalle University Extension
Dempsey
Anna Banker
Union County Heart Fund
Clear Creek Baptist Association
A. L. Robinson
Rt. 1
Mounds
Howard University
Washington
D.C
Homer Phillips’ Hospital
St. Louis
Martin Brown
Hghland Ave
Cairo
Cairro Evening Citizen
Brown
University of Minnesota
Southern Illinois
Louis G. Horman
Girard St
Metropolis
University of Illinois
U of I
Forman
Training program completes at Bowen Center Harrisburg
Three Bowen Childrens Center employees in Harrisburg finished a five week training run by Illinois State University and Southern Illinois University staff. The course aimed to improve activity program aides understanding of mental retardation and methods to aid retarded children in physical development through sports dancing indoor games arts and calisthenics.
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Bowen Childrens Center
Harrisburg
Thave
Illinois State Univesity
Southern Illinois University
Charles Gideon
Bowen
Murray Childrens Center
Centralia
Counselor appointed at Bowen Center Harrisburg
Mrs. Etta Marie Wetzel of Marion was hired as a mental health rehabilitation counselor at Bowen Children's Center in Harrisburg. A Burr Oak, Indiana native, she earned a bachelor’s from Minnesota ManKato State College and a master’s from Southern Illinois University. Her salary is $595 a month.
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Etta Marie Wetzel
Roberta
Marion
Bowen Children’s Center
Harrisburg
Mrs. Gay Lackey Still Treasurer in Lesser City
Mrs. Gay Lackey remains Lesser city treasurer despite an earlier report of her resignation from the posts of water utility clerk and city secretary. The water clerk’s resignation followed a dispute that led to the water commission’s dissolution by the city council, and Mrs. Aliene Spann was named temporary city secretary and water clerk to replace Lackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Lackey
Lesser
Water Commission
Aliene Spann
Lackey
Carterville Police Brief Fines Patterson for Immoderate Driving
Joan M. Patterson of Carterville was fined $15 after a police brief for immoderate driving.
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Carterville
Joan M. Patterson
Southern Illinoisan Publisher and Mailing Offices
The Southern Illinoisan publishes daily and on Sundays with offices at Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro and is the successor to local papers. It notes second class mailing and AP content rights in the notice.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Ilinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
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American Institute of Planners
Central Illinois
VTI
Mary Baccus
Herrin Senior Citizens Center
N. 14Th St
David Slivka
Southern [Illinois University
Varsity
Blank
Rodgers
Fox
Hawaii
The
Glass Threads
Mods
Ivan David
Shyrock
George C. Scott
Sue Lyon
LITJQ
Juro Iris
Headquarters HO Holiday Wines Liquorg
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam
Cuttysark
Fleischmann’s
Select Bourbon
GIET
Usher
Gilbey’s Gin
Leo’s Liquor Store
W. Monroe
Shawnee Board
John Taylor
Cypress
Western Illinois University
Johnson County
Northwestern University
Edu
Cation
Northwestern
Charles E. Taylor
Joppa
Taylor
Ulrich
Detroit
Myrtle Jackson Johns
Lawrence Ave
Mich
Elliot General Hospital
Larkin
Evaline Bostick Jackson
Lewis Johns
Tower Grove Cemetery
Harrisburg Center
Dan Favreau
Karen Pearson
Jess Mitchell
Eldorado
Ron Berchert
ISU
Dan Rainey
Norman Greene
William Freeburg
Louis Vicceli
C.C. Franklin
James Wilkinson
SSU
Darleen Welsh
William C. Daly
Warren Dammers
Tricot
Herrin-Carbondale
West Frankfort
Sohus
Rose Robinson
Walnut
Retail Interest Committee
Berkbigler Jewelry
Bill’s
T.V
Ben Franklin
B & K Furniture
Breading’s
Appleton’s
City National Bank
P. N. Hirsch & Co. — Hagler OK Drugs
Guiette
Gertrude’s Fashions
Glenn‘s Appliances
Grob
Chevrolet
Marlowe's Theatre
Maureen Fashions
Montgomery Ward & Co. — Nunley Drugs
J. C. Penney & Co
Pauline’s
Renee
Ross
Rechters
Village Square
Weber's Men’s Wear
Square
Deal Clothing
F. W. Woolworth
Turton & Slaybaugh
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