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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1956
Page
3
Carbondale firemen battled a stubborn apartment blaze at 315 E Oak St. The bedroom basement and roof were damaged as the fire moved between walls. Blind resident Ben Dallas escaped with his wife guiding him to safety. No injuries reported.
The Rev Eugene Nolen pastor Creal Springs Methodist Church was injured in a coal fall at Sahara No 5 mine near Carrier Mills. He suffered a shattered kneecap and leg lacerations, was unconscious for hours, and is hospitalized in Harrisburg at Lightner Hospital after 25 years as a miner.
Mrs. Addie Aken widow of Otto F. Aken former Jackson County superintendent of schools died in Los Angeles. She had lived with daughter Mrs. Clyder Sommers, wife of Clyde Sommers, former Jackson County Deputy County Clerk. Body to arrive in Murphysboro noon Wednesday and be taken to First Methodist Church for 2 p.m. services officiated by Rev. Gail Hines. Burial in Tower Grove Cemetery. Roberts Residence Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Gene Murdock of 707 S Washington St Carbondale reported four hub caps stolen from his car after midnight Saturday. Police were alerted Sunday.
Carbondale police investigated a prowler report on West College Street at 2:25 a m today. No one was found in the area.
An auto collision occurred at the Old Route 13 and Giant City Blacktop intersection at 7 p m Thursday involving O F Carrington 52 of Rt 3 Carbondale and an unidentified driver. No one was injured.
A blaze started downstairs and spread to the second story through hollow walls. Firefighters deployed ladders and extra hose lines to combat the growing flames. Three firefighters were reported assisting at the scene.
Thirty six slot machines and spare parts were seized in a state police raid on an old furniture store in Mound City on November 19. Pulaski County Sheriff Robert Aldrich plans to seek a county court order to destroy the machines, which have been locked up since the raid and may hold no money. The raid found the machines stored for several years and the machines and parts are currently in custody.
A town wide hospital survey in Murphysboro is nearly finished with all residential areas represented. The Murphysboro Business and Professional Women's Club organized house to house canvassing and will hand results to the Murphysboro Hospital Committee assessing a future area hospital.
Dr Victor R Randolph of Southern Illinois University is selected by the U S Office of Education to edit material for a National Council on Schoolhouse Construction manual titled The Elementary School Plant.
Firefighters responded to a minor blaze at the home of D Wayne Rowland 507 Dixon Street in Carbondale linked to overheated dripping candles heated in an oven. Asst Chief Don Crabtree removed the stove unit and cleaned the oven of wax to prevent further spread.
A Sunday blaze at Vernon Holder's home 311 S. Rains St. West Frankfort caused about 1000 dollars in damage. Fire Chief Fred Harkins said the heater started the fire in a back room and it spread to the attic while the family decorated a Christmas tree. The department also fought a coal-bin fire at First Baptist Church early Sunday morning with little damage.
Funeral services for 82 year old Eliza Tyner, former Carbondale resident, who died recently in Fort Lauderdale Florida, will be held Tuesday at 10 am at Huffman Funeral Home Carbondale. Rev K H McCorkle of the First Christian Church Herrin will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home.
A meeting in De Soto may spawn a new bank to replace Alban State Bank which is to liquidate after eight decades. About 30 locals and farmers led by Newman Harris seek about $50 000 capital and a reorganization may buy current stock holdings to form the new bank serving the 650 resident, agriculture oriented community.
Williamson County deputies searched for the vehicle operator after a car registered to W F Jones of Arcola left Route 13 and wrecked in a ditch near Saline Creek east of Marion around 11 p m. The car showed damage but no one was found at the scene and no victims were admitted to area hospitals.
Three men faced Alexander County Court pleas after a state police raid on the Thunderbird nightclub in Thebes. Miles Hill owner of the club was charged with possession of mshipment and Charles Me Women and John Wilson were charged with operating a gaming device. Trial was set for January 14 before Judge Dorothy Spomer. Six others at a dice table were fined 25 dollars plus costs.
A Southern Illinois University student accused of shoplifting was released after the store manager declined to sign a complaint. Police said the boy tried on a suit at 126 S. Illinois Ave and, after fitting the topcoat, left the store with merchandise.
A 19 year old Buckner youth, Frank Key, faces arraignment in Benton County today on an auto larceny charge. Key was arrested by Anna Jonesboro police while attempting to board a bus to Tennessee and handed to Franklin County authorities for stealing a 1947 Ohenlab from Robert Crnokrak of Coello. The car was found abandoned near Valier at noon Friday.
Don ald W. McConachie of Sparta died after injuries at the El Patio Club drive near Cairo on November 28. An inquest was tentatively planned for this week with officials in Alexander and Cape Girardeau counties awaiting witnesses and formal participation by the state's attorney.
The Herrin Kiwanis Club and American Legion run a Christmas toy collection with only a small number of toys received so far. People with usable toys can drop them at the police station or contact the American Legion, Tom Reagan, or Roy Cornaghie for pickup or donation details.
An alumni organization will form tonight at 7 30 p m in the Murphysboro High School auditorium. Acting chairman Lowell Weatherly says officers will be elected and members will discuss immediate action projects. Ted Shoberg and Bernice Levy will welcome and explain how the project arose in the student council. Willard Collins outlines the proposed alumni era project as the year’s top activity.
Frank DiPietro, son of Mrs. Lydia DiPietro, is a chief officer on the Coast Guard ice-breaker North Wind. The ship sailed November 23 from San Francisco to assist in constructing two U S bases in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze. The crew will not return until late April.
Mrs. F. G. Rushing of Carbon Dale learned that her sister Mrs. J. H. Adams of Lynchburg Virginia died Sunday night after a period of illness. Cause of death not yet learned.
Cars driven by Charles Telford 23 of 58 Orchard Drive Herrin and Ernie Welch of S 13th Street Herrin collided at 4 55 p m Saturday on South 18th Street Herrin. No injuries were reported.
A survey of the proposed site for a Southern Illinois fish hatchery is underway. The project, tied to a $140,000 state appropriation between Little Grassy and Crab Orchard Lakes, aims to replace 750 mile round trips to a northern facility and should allow bids in early spring with operation set for next summer.
Edward M. McCain 80 of De Soto died at 4:30 am Sunday in Doctors Hospital Carbondale. A retired miner he leaves two daughters Mrs. Julia Meyers and Mrs. Edith Smith two sons Marvin and Charles a sister group of 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm at Van Natta Funeral Home Carbondale with Rev. Charles Raley officiating. Burial in De Soto Cemetery. Calling after 4 pm today at the funeral home.
Donald Booten of Chicago Heights, 25, suffered a back injury when his car slid on a slick spot and struck a tree between Herrin and Johnston City. He was taken to Herrin Hospital and then to Franklin Hospital at Benton. His condition was not serious. The crash occurred about 6 a.m. on Sunday.
Herrin firemen responded to a street brawl in front of Joe's Tavern at 117 North 16th Street. Fire Chief Carl Mayers and firefighter Gilbert Wallace arrived in the truck. the sight of the apparatus ended the altercation quickly as participants dispersed.
Alfred Basinger of Chicago was fined $200 and costs for overpossession of geese. Corbett Edwards, Marion Justice of the Peace, imposed the fine. Basinger was arrested by L. B. Sheffield, Crab Orchard Refuge manager. Jack Heern of Makanda was fined $25 for unlawfully entering the refuge. charge by Wesley Riesaak, U. S. game management agent.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm for John Moore 81 of the Cobden area at the First Methodist Church of Jonesboro with Rev. William Lively and Rev. Gene Pribble officiating. He died Saturday on his Cobden farm and burial followed in Jonesboro Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Jennie two sons Terry and Glen a brother Tom and another brother Will a sister Josie seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Elmer Norman of Energy received his paratrooper wings in a ceremony at Fort Campbell Kentucky on November 24. He is a member of the Army's new 101st Airborne Division.
Two independent surveys of the St Clair Madison Counties college needs begin this month. Dr. Alonzo Myer of New York University is named to head one survey, while Dr. John E. Ivey Jr. will conduct a separate study for the state Higher Education Commission. Results will be sent to the Legislature in January.
A 42 year old Benton woman, Anna Whaley, died after a collision at Rt 149 and Bagger in Zeigler. Her husband T Whaley, 44, survived along with Ghendyn Hubbard, 27, Royalton. Hubbard rear ended the Whaley vehicle after Whaley allegedly pulled into Hubbard’s path. Whaley faced a driving under the influence charge and will appear in Franklin County Court. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Benton with burial at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery. Coroner to hold inquest at 5 p.m. today in Herrin City Hall.
Hubert Lipe, operator of the Rolling View night club north of Marion, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery. The charge, filed by Bob Short, alleges Lipe beat him and ejected him from the club Friday. Justice Corbet Edwards set a trial date for December 15.
Two year old Robert Earl Malcolm of Creal Springs suffered a smashed hand and broken finger after his hand was caught in a power clothes wringer. He crawled into a washing machine tub while his mother hung clothes and accidentally turned on the wringer, then managed to turn it off with the free hand.
The document lists mines and tracts with activity notes. Mines Working Tuesday include Fidelity New Kathleen Pyramid Burning Star No 1 Buckhorn Zeigler 3 Freeman 4 Old Ben 9 Old Ben 14 Old Ben 22 Orient 3 Truax Tract No 2. Mines Not Working show Old Ben Briquet Plane No Report Orient 2.
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