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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
3
A party for a Carbondale child funded by Southern Illinois University coeds at 600 Freeman dormitory featured Santa Claus and helpers, including men from Ptole, as part of a holiday visit organized for the youngster.
At a public meeting in Carbondale sponsored by the League of Women Voters, officials and residents discussed traffic issues at the west edge of town. Vernon Kupel of the state Division of Highways outlined plans and possible fixes for West Main Street and entrances to the Mardale Shopping Center and Tatum Heights, including widenings, left turn lanes, and the use of dividers to reduce congestion. He noted funding constraints and the need to address areas of greatest demand, with a report expected by year’s end.
Herrin Park District will sponsor a $750 winter recreation program starting December 23 for fourth through seventh graders, with Mike Sortal directing the boys program. About 100 youngsters are expected in each program. A girls instructor from City High may be hired at $3 per hour, with Diane Hicks from Southern Illinois University as girls assistant at $5 per afternoon. Sessions run Saturdays for three months, two boys' sessions in the morning and two girls' sessions in the afternoon.
Jackson County Board of Supervisors adopted a new fiscal year budget totaling 413 586 dollars. Two circuit clerk positions, cut earlier, were restored after discussions with Circuit Clerk James Kerley. adding 6 660 dollars to the clerk’s budget and increasing local tax support to 183 221 dollars.
Jackson County boards discuss a 225 foot bridge on a Glendale district bus route deemed unsafe. Budget constraints prevent replacement. options include close the bridge or restrict to light traffic only. A $10000 load limit would allow cars and light trucks, but exclude school buses. The issue goes to the road and bridge committee.
Hans Pinkerton died at his home on Route 1 in Murphy'sboro this morning. Funeral arrangements are pending at Meyer-Dupny Funeral Home in Murphy'sboro.
The Horrin Park District hires Ruth Ann Howell as assistant secretary with a salary of $33 per month to manage park finances and records. Four other applicants were considered. Commissioners plan a protective duck area at the park pond after a door to the duck house was torn off and a duck killed. A chain link fence will be added on the east neck of sepane with approximate costs noted. Eldon Wiswell says Bellaire Park ground is being disced and brush cut, aiming for a ball diamond backstop and play equipment before summer.
The National Forest Service began land purchases west of Murphysboro Jackson County for the Kinkaid Lake development with an option on a 20 acre tract. Officials expect options on six or seven parcels by July 1 1966 and aim for cooperation with the Kinkaid Reed's Creek Conservancy District. The board approved buying a 77 acre tract in Potiona Township formerly the Irvin Johnson farm for watershed and wildlife use.
Mrs Hattie Cook, 72, of Valier died unexpectedly at 4 a.m. today at a neighbor’s home. Franklin County Coroner Eugene Dorris is to conduct an inquiry.
Carbondale receives a $90,000 Urban Renewal Administration grant for survey and planning on a 43 acre area bounded by Mill Street Elizabeth Street Freeman Street and University Avenue. The project aims to expand the citys urban renewal program with possible federal capital and loans and leverages SIU property credits for Project II.
Shawneetown women Barbara Vaughn 26 and Anna Barnard 63 were injured when their car ran off the road east of Marion at 7 19 pm near the junction of New Rt Ta and Old Rt 13. Both were treated at Marion Memorial Hospital. In a separate collision two miles west of Harrisburg on Rt 1d cars driven by Beggs J Hatford 98 Eldorado and Ralph J Alverson 75 Harrisburg collided. All three occupants in the Hatford car Georgia King 29 Eldorado were treated at Pearce Hospital in Eldorado.
Justice Walter V Schaefer ordered impoundment of bribe tapes as part of an appeal in the Illinois House Ethics Commission case. Circuit Judge Creel Douglass had ordered release to the high court, after holding six lawmakers in contempt for pursuing the tapes’ investigation.
State's attorney Richman filed objections to county budget cuts and asked for an investigative officer. The board accepted the requests and referred them to the finance committee for study, urging a full report before action.
Frank Jeters resigns as Williamson County deputy sheriff to become Herrin city policeman. Chief Ray Cole says Jeters, 43, certified by the merit board, will start day shift Monday with a 5050 annual salary. He replaces Donald Finney who resigned to become an insurance adjuster in Harrisburg.
The record lists shifts and status for several mines including Old Ben 21 Orient 3 Orient 4 Orient 5 ELBL Fidelity Burning Star 1 Burning Star 2 and Zeigler 3 Zeigler 4. Mines Working Friday notes activity while Mines Not Working Friday indicates non operation for Burning Star 2 second shift and no report for Zeigler entries.
Carbondale zone of the state Mental Health Department and Carbondale region of the Children and Family Services Department will host an open house Friday from 2 to 39 p.m. at 1202 W Main St. to display each department's functions. Officials expect visits from judges educators and legislators, with Cyril Winking and L. C. Norman among attendees.
Funeral services for the Rt. Rev. Francis J Techlenburg 82 of Evansville will be held Saturday at St Boniface Catholic Church with Bishop Albert R Zuroweste officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. He died Wednesday after a long illness. Born in Allenhausen Germany March 5 1883 he was ordained in Innsbruck Austria in 1906. Appointed pastor of St Boniface in 1926 he celebrated silver jubilee in 1951 and Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee in 1956. Made a monsignor July 2 1958 he served as dean of the Evansville Deanery. He is survived by sisters Hermina Meyer Belleville and Marie Diewald Red Bud and six brothers Otto in Belleville Joe and Albert in Germany. Veath Welge Funeral Home to handle arrangements.
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