Sesser plans to update sewage treatment plant to meet EPA rules
The Sesser City Council plans major upgrades to the sewage plant to meet EPA standards by July 1. Estimated cost ranges from 33 600 to 126 000 with 75 percent city financing and 25 percent state funding. federal aid possible later, reducing city share to 33 600.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Larry Lipe
Givenrod
Lipe
Bend Lake
Ralph Harkins
Intercity
Harkins
Public Meetings And Arts Events In Southern Illinois
Marion City Council and several county and school boards hold open meetings Wednesday evening at various locations. Arts offerings include the Southern Dancers concert at SIU Farr Auditorium, and a Saluki marching band concert with free admission.
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the Arts Southern Dancers
Krowpohs
Ten
Farr
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Lincoln Junior High School
Jim Vale
Michael Minning
Mary Lou Nabers
Baptist
Lincoln Drive
Marion High School
Frederic Stronska
SIU
Zeigler Catholic Ladies
Catholic Church
Zeigler
Amateur Photographers Association
Rolando
Ilinois
David Niederbrock
Box
the Arts
Salukis
Shryock
Southern Dancers
Correction of Richard Simpkins origin in Berwyn report
The correction notes Richard Simpkins who received a 1971 automobile in Berwyn is from Royalton, not De Soto as previously stated in Sundays Southern Illinoisan. The item clarifies the newspaper lineage and postal affiliations for Southern Illinoisan.
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Richard Simpkins
Berwyn
Royalton
de Soto
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale
North
Herrin
Walnu
Murphysboro
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Christmas Carousel Lights Up Carbondale Plaza
Readable text notes a Christmas carousel and decorations in Carbondale at the plaza park near Main Street and railroad. A drummer boy figure hovers over the Main Street intersection.
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Carbondale
Plaza Park
Main Street
Democrats Take Control as Randolph County Board Rejigs Posts
The Randolph County board shifts to Democratic control with Robert Schroeder replacing Clarence Nordmeyer. Three admin posts change hands: Stanley Maciejski to county nursing home, Frank Cook to county relief, Norman Kinder to highway foreman. Foley sworn in for Union County. jail dishwasher bid approved. per meal rate raised to one dollar amid corrected per diem notes. H. E. Baccus wins at Cart hage event. six Logan students compete in Kenosha tournament.
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Ing
Stanley Maciejski
Chester
Meinard Boettcher
Frank Cook
Harold Hayer
Sparta
County Relief Commission
Norman Kinder
Harold Gibson
Democratic Party
Robert Schroeder
Clarence Nordmeyer
Nordmeyer
Schroeder
Robert Pautler
D-Walsh
Kenneth Stellhorn
Red Bud
Brown’s Hardware
Jonesboro
Bureau of Detention Standards and Services
Illinois Department of Corrections
Overcrowded Benton buses prompt school board review
Benton Grade School officials report overcrowded routes with a bus carrying 71 pupils though its limit is 54. Superintendent Auten cites drivers helping nearby students and says the issue, plus possible fixes like an extra bus or stricter limits, will be discussed at the Jan 7 meeting.
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Benton
William Auten
Auten
Ron Knox
Royalton
Ronald House
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Knox
Cobden Police Chief resigns over low pay
The Cobden Village Board accepted the resignation of Police Chief Roy Boone effective December 18. Boone cited a $5,200 annual salary and lack of assistance as reasons. Applications for the job are being accepted at the village hall for ages 21 to 35, with a December 13 interview planned. The board also approved sewer project specs and waived the December 20 meeting to attend the Cobden Community Caro program, plus a $50 donation to the Cobden band fund for a New Year parade in El Paso.
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Cobden
Roy Boone
Boone
Wallace G. Rich
Rich
J.T. Blankinship
Murphysboro
Cobden Band Fund
el Paso
Tex
Hearing Test Set For West Frankfort
A hearing test event runs December 6 to 11 from 9 AM to 5 PM in West Frankfort. People with any hearing trouble are urged to attend to try the latest electronic testing gear and learn about the ear, causes of hearing loss, and current aids.
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Sc. Ill
Five Bridges Rebuilt On Route 460 Open To Traffic
Five bridges on Route 460 between Mt. Vernon and Freeburg have been rebuilt and are open again. Detours have been eliminated after work contracted in November 1970 by Ray Wente of the Division of State Highways District 7 in Effingham. One bridge over the Big Muddy River collapsed June 1 after a forklift struck its superstructure. a detour added 18 miles. The repaired bridge reopened ahead of schedule in July, with the final bridge completing and opening November 30.
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Mt. Vernon
Freeburg
Ray Wente
Division of State Highways District 7
Effingham
Wente
Big Muddy
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Sparta City Council
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Gorham High School
Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council Board
Steeleville
Broadway St
Orpheum
Hela
Tuesay
Fox
Varsity
Misty
Liberty
Ryan
Franklin County Housing Authority
Holiday Inn
Anna
Chester Unit Dist
Sesser High School
Energy Village Board
Benton High School Board of
Benton High School
Kinkaid Lake
Reed Creek
Illinois Ave
du Quoin Community
Southern Illinoisan Advertising
Illinois Avenue
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Democrats Control Board
Randolph County
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H. E. Baccus
John A. Logan College
Carthage College
Kenosha
Wis
Baccus
Walker
Prairie Farms
Delsey
Idwich
Terry
Terry Yearack
Jim Pearl
Jim Pearl Inc
Rt. 127
Matella Tucker
Blanchford E. Garner
Glenn D. Gallop
West Frankfort
Sou
Surgical Appl. Co
Monthru
Beltone
Ill
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Leon Perrine
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