Marion’s finances strained by missing tax funds and rising costs
Marion faces a fiscal strain as $31,655.72 in taxes unpaid by residents remains uncollected and expenditures rise from $79,292 to $100,257 in seven months. Commissioner Armstrong notes higher costs for labor and materials, plus a $35,000 repayment to the water department from the general fund. The half‑cent sales tax since 1955 adds about $65,000 annually, helping cover costs and avoid service cuts. Despite depleting reserves, Armstrong remains optimistic the year ends in the black while tackling debt and water system needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diva Valley
Marion
Bill Armstrong
Armstrong
Water Department
Marion Council Delays Teen Town Decision To January
Marion Council postponed action on turning over the second floor of City Hall to Teen Town pending cost review. An engineer outlined safety upgrades costing about 1 978 dollars and a 1 360 dollar wall fix. The council plans a final decision at the January 14 meeting while financing and police HQ relocation are debated.
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Marion Council
Teen Town
Marion City Dief
Cliff Storme
Robert Cooksey
E. Lawrence Corder
Corder
Bill Armstrong
Sewer Department
Parking Commission
Armstrong
J. C. Ford Co
Marion Motors Inc
Local Southern Illinois publications and post office notice
Public notices indicate the Southern Illinois papers publish Sundays except Saturdays and list office addresses in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro. The Franklin Post Office filing notes copyright by The Associated Press for republication of AP dispatches and paper content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthern Illinoisan
Anc Eeeie Oy
Southern Limnol Publications
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
South 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Sorpondale Tr
A Ted Press
AP News
Pvt Donald C Wiley Assigned to Fort Myer Duty
Army Pvt Donald C Wiley schedules assignment to duty at Fort Myer Virginia. His wife Margaret and parents Mr and Mrs John Wiley reside on Route 1 Sparta.
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Army
Donald C. Wiley
Margaret
John Wiley
Rt. 1
Sparta
Fort Myer
Holiday Music Program in Chester Scheduled
A holiday music program titled Joseph and the Nativity will be held at Chester High School gym Sunday at 3 p.m. Participants include Chester Community Grade School and Chester High School music departments with third through high school students. Florence Mainwaring and Wayne Thorne lead, narration by Scott Courier, and colored film strips will be shown.
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Aeal
Chester
Florence Mainwaring
Wayne Thorne
Joseph and
Scott Courier
Marion Force To Be Out On Dec 31
Marion city officials plan to discharge one police officer and one street department worker for economy reasons. The Nov 26 vote was 3 to 2 with Police Commissioner E Lawrence Corder opposing. Reports say Ransom Adams, hired in October as day radio operator, may be the policeman cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence Corder
Corder
Ransom Adams
Boskeydell Woman Ida Baysinger Dies Suddenly
Ida Baysinger 77 of Boskeydell died suddenly at 8 30 a m at her home. Born July 6 1879 Makanda she was a member of the Eastern Star lodge and First Methodist Church of Carbondale. She married Al Baysinger in Makanda in 1903 leaving husband stepsons Lawrence Cen tralia and Ray Wishram Wash sister Grace Drake Carbondale two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are in
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Ida Baysinger
Boskeydell
Makanda
Eastern Star Lodge
First Methodist Church of
Carbondale
al Baysinger
Baysinger
Lawrence
Centralia
Ray
Wishram
Wash
Grace Drake
Shawnee Hills Group To Meet In Vienna
Dr. D W Morris president of Southern Illinois University will speak at the Shawnee Hills Recreation Association meeting in Vienna on December 17. He will discuss SIU efforts to bolster tourism in southern Illinois and reports on membership drives and tourism development projects will be shared. Copies of the new association constitution and by laws will be distributed at the Vienna Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Morris
Southern Illinois University
Shawnee
Association
Chester Man Heads Local 72 Election Returns Highlight Union
Harry E. Weber of Chester was re elected president of Brick Masons and Plasterers International Union 72 in Chester after last weeks vote Other officers elected include Vice president Homer Rathert Campbell Hill Secretary treasurer Harley Rathert Campbell Hill Sgt at arms A C Lodge Willisville Deputy Cleve Wilson Chester Alternate deputy Albert Rathert Jr Campbell Hill and board of trustees Homer Rathert Campbell Hill Eugene Kellerman Pinckneyville James Dunn Pinckneyville
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Harry E. Weber
Chester
Brick Masons and Plasterers International Union
Homer Rathert
Campbell Hill
Harley Rathert
A. C. Lodge
Willisville
Cleve Wilson
Albert Rathert Jr
Eugene Kellerman
Pinckneyville
James Dunn
Teen-agers organize church youth group in Johnston City
The Rev. William Reese led a Johnston City First Christian Church meeting in the church social room Thursday night to form a High School age group. Officers elected were Forest Muir president David McNeil vice president and Miss Carol Wooten secretary and treasurer.
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William Reese
Johnston City
Jonesboro Man Pleads Innocent on Charge
Earnest Bud Casper 42 of Jonesboro pleaded innocent in Jackson County Court to illegal transportation of liquor. He was arrested by State Patrolman Don Ragsdale eight miles south of Carbondale on Rt 5. Casper posted 750 bond and was released. Huffman Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Earnest “Bud” Casper
Jonesboro
Jackson
Casper
Don Ragsdale
de Soto
Carbondale
Rt. 5
Franklin County Pines Reach Local Markets
Franklin County markets first batch of Christmas trees from 1951 and 1952 plantings near Thompsonville and West Frankfort. Trees from Lester Saxe farm and Harry Woods farm decorate Benton square with purchases by buyers from Chicago and Springfield. Native jack and Scotch pines favored for longer needles and freshness.
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Franklin County
Martin Anderson
Benton
Lester Saxe
Thompsonville
Harry Woods
West Frankfort
New Lake
Franklin County Agricultural Advisory Council
Anderson
Saxe
Benton Square
Christopher
Chicago
Springfield
Illinois
Mrs. Hattie May LaMaster Dies At 58 In Carterville
Mrs. Hattie May LaMaster age 58 of 611 Pear Ave Carterville died at 4 50 am in Holden Hospital Carbondale after four years of ill health born June 17 1898 in Carterville she was married to Paul who died in 1939 she leaves a sister Mrs Roy Berry and a brother Virgil Ardery funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday at the First Baptist Church Carterville with Rev Robert Walker officiating burial in Hillcrest Cemetery friends may call Riggin Funeral Home after 1 pm Wednesday
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Hattie May LaMaster
Pear Ave
Carterville
Holden Hospital
Carbondale
She
Paul
Roy Berry
Virgil Ardery
Marion
First Baptist Church of
Robert Walker
Hillcrest Co
Riggin
Pinckneyville Man Fined on Violation
Herman Porter, 42, of Pinckneyville, fined 100 dollars in Jackson County Court for driving under the influence. Porter pleaded guilty before Judge Peyton Kunce after arrest by State Patrolman Bill Maurizio of Carbondale. His semi-trailer plowed through a yard and knocked down a fence on Route 13 north of Murphysboro Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Porter
Pinckneyville
Jackson County
Porter
Peyton Kunce
Bill Maurizio
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Rt. 13
James Bleyer Named Delegate for State Supreme Court Convention
James Bleyer of Carterville was elected delegate to the Democratic State Supreme Court Judicial convention in Belleville by Williamson county leaders in Marion. He will attend December 17 as an uninstructed delegate with 21 votes. Sheriff Carl Miller of Marion was chosen as an alternate delegate. The convention will pick a candidate to fill the unexpired term in the First Judicial District high court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bleyer
Carterville
Supreme Court
Belleville
Williamson County
Marion
Leyer
Carl Miller
Randolph Historical Group to Meet Friday
The Randolph County Historical Society will hold its regular meeting Friday at the American Legion Hall in Prairie du Rocher. The program includes a talk on the French La Guignolee, a New Year’s celebration in the Prairie du Rocher area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County Historical Society
American Legion Hall
Prairie du Rocher
Sailor Kuyaki Serves Aboard Bremerton With 7th Fleet
7th Fleet radar man third class Bill Kuyaki from Zeigler serves aboard the heavy cruiser Bremerton. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Steve Kuyaki.
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Bill Kuyaki
USN
Steve Kuyaki
Zeigler
Bremerton
7Th Fleet
Naval Graduate Richard G. Fields Completes Trainin at Great Lakes
Naval recruit Richard G. Fields, son of Mr and Mrs Opal E Fields of Williamsville, completes basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes, marking a step in his naval career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Fields
Opal E. Fields
Williamsville
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Herrin Chamber Set January 22 for 15th Annual Meet
Bracy Newsette notes Herrin Chamber of Commerce will hold its 15th annual meeting on January 22 1956 with 287 members attending last year Industrial inquiries at the chamber show interest while water supply remains a concern The City Administration is seen as ready to help A nod to Bank of Herrin for a billboard with Christ in Christmas The Fortnightly Club proposes a citywide campaign asking for cooperation whose birthday
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Herrin C of C
Bank of Herrin
Herrin Jaycees Santa Claus Lane Lighting Appeal
Herrin Jaycees showcase Santa Claus lane on Herrin's main street. The committee spent several nights installing decorations to light up the area after dark inviting villagers to visit after sunset.
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Herrin Jaycees
Herrin
Herrin's Big Event Delayed by Installation Trouble
Event in Herrin stalls as CIP S cannot complete New Whiteway setup by December 10. The note adds December feels more like spring than September and quotes E. Riney on happiness and price.
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Herrin
Whiteway
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South Illinois
Kugman
Shawnee Hills
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Huffman Funeral Home
Franklin
County Markets
First Pines
Randolph Historical Group
Hiram Walker
Hiram Walker & Sons Inc
Peoria
Sohn’s
Naval Graduate
E. Riney
Floyd P. Bracy
F. P. Bracy
Wn. T. Bracy
J. R. Bracy
ROYAL
Royal Typewriters
the Royal Quiet
Brunner
S. Wlinois
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