Public meetings listed in Southern Illinoisan Calendar
Calendar notes many local meetings this week. Lincoln School PTA meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Lincoln School gym. Carbondale City Council at 7 30 p.m. at city hall. Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at Williamson County Courthouse Marion. Marion Unit Two School Board 7 30 p.m. Tuesday in administration building. Herrin Unit Board Tuesday 8 p.m. at Unit Office High School. Williamson County Mental Health Association 7 30 p.m. Clinic 220 Park Avenue Herrin. Murphysboro Community Action Committee 7 30 p.m. in city hall. Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development executive committee 7 30 p.m. Tuesday USDA building Marion. Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce board meeting Tuesday 8 p.m. in chamber office. Jackson County Board of Supervisors Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. in county courthouse Murphysboro.
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Lincoln School
PTA
Carbondale
Franklin
Benton
Greater Egypt
Zeigler
City
Herrin
Carterville
Bank chief in Carbondale listed in good condition
Walker Schwartz president of First National Bank Carbondale is reported to be in good condition after a three vehicle crash on Rt 51 near Carbondale Friday night. Two other drivers suffered minor injuries and a passenger was identified. Ella Reinhardt 68 died Monday at Sparta Community Hospital. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at McDaniel Funeral Home Sparta with burial in Caledonia Cemetery. Special events and local movie listings follow.
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Walker Schwartz
First National Bank
Carbondale
Doctors Memorial Hospital
Schwartz
Rt. 51
Martha E. Rodebaugh
Michael W. Grammer
Makanda
Carl Rodebaugh
Ella M. Reinhardt
Baldwin
Sparta Community Hospital
George
Magdalena Meyerott Reinhardt
Alvin
Theodore
McDaniel
Sparta
Robert W. Stewart
Caledonia Cemetery
Wednesday County Board and civic meetings listed
Jackson County supervisors and several committees meet Wednesday at Murphysboro and Benton for morning and afternoon sessions. The Carbondale and Herrin panels hold several public sessions, with district school and city projects on the schedule. A senior citizens crafts class occurs in Herrin, while a Marion obituary notes Thelma Pease death. Funeral arrangements are pending with Mitchell Funeral Home.
Benton plans enforcement of new coin machine ordinance
Benton to draw up and enforce a licensing ordinance for juke boxes and other coin operated amusements. City Atty. Don Cox to consolidate two old rules and draft a law to curb unpaid licenses as police promise tougher checks starting next year. Mayor Toler notes 12 juke boxes and 8 pinball machines in city will be affected.
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Benton
Don Cox
Charles Toler
Toler
Cox
Lowrey
Jim Knight
City Hall
Knight
de Soto Restoration Co
Franklin County
Planning program for Kinkaid Lake Reed Creek District proposed
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission presented a two year plan for Kinkaid Lake and Reed’s Creek Conservancy District. The program includes data gathering goal setting and public participation with an estimated annual cost of 6000 to 8000 dollars and potential HUD funding covering about two thirds.
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Kinkaid Lake
Reed’s Creek Conservancy
Conservancy Board
Greater Egypt
Moreno
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Carbondale Voters Favor Grade School Tax Increase
In Carbondale area elections voters approved Grade School District 95 educational tax ceiling increase 21 cents to 1.32 per 100 valuation by 605 to 551 while defeating High School District 165 request to raise to 1.42 by 742 to 570. Makanda opposed the high school increase 123 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Springmore School
Makanda
Carbondale City
Unity Point
Southern [Illinois University
de Soto
Lawler to head Murray Center in Centralia
William T. Lawler will replace Dr. Sol S. Silverman as superintendent of the Warren G. Murray Children's Center in Centralia. Lawler, previously assistant superintendent of Lincoln State School since September 1966, takes office January 1 after Silverman resigned November 22 following disputes with staff over sick leave. Announcement came from Dr. Harold M. Vistosky in Springfield.
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William T. Lawler
Sol S. Silverman
Warren G. Murray
Centralia
Lawler
Lincoln State School
Silverman
Springfield
Harold M. Vistosky
State Mental Health Department
Sparta death probe continues
An investigation into the death of Michael R. Soetebier, the 20 year old son of Clyde Oberlin, continues as the inquest is prepared pending the pathologist’s report. Soetebier was found burned to death in the Oberlin home at 1004 North Maple Street, Sparta, on November 23 amid unusual circumstances and marks on the body. Interior fire damage is estimated at over $15,000.
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Sparta
Uhe
Randolph County
Vernon Dashner
Michael R. Soetebier
Clyde Oberlin
Oberlin
Maple St
Marion United Fund tops goal for fourth straight year
Marion UF exceeded its campaign goal for the fourth consecutive year with receipts of 24,900.53 dollars to date. The 1967 goal stood at 24,600 for 14 agencies, and about 350 more is expected in pledges. Fifty nine contributors gave 100 dollars or more, and nine firms reported 100 percent employee contributions. The board has not set a distribution date.
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Marion United Fund
Leo Cox
Cox
Rotarians to Boost Free Christmas Tree Sale
Murphysboro Rotarians plan a special drive during a regular Wednesday meeting at the Davis 66 Service tree stand 501 Walnut St. Proceeds fund club projects. An outdoor weiner roast is set for 6 p.m. replacing dinner, with free coffee and doughnuts for tree shoppers.
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Murphysboro
Davis 66
Walnut St
Firm Eyes Benton as Plant Site
A West Coast industrial firm is studying Benton as a potential new plant location. The Benton Industrial Commission reports the company considers Benton among two Midwest sites. The firm’s president is gathering city information for the board while Benton expands with a 35 acre annex and option on 15 more acres on the northeast side. An air industrial park is also proposed at the city airport.
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Benton
Benton Industrial Commission
Bob Henderson
Commission
Midwest
Henderson
Marion City Council buys new police car at low bid
The Marion City Council purchased a new police car from Hamlett Meter Sales for 1985 dollars, with a 1966 trade in, beating J C Ford Inc and Mayor Brothers bids. Treasurer Feurer reports about 100000 in general fund, 16500 monthly sales tax, and notes on water sewer and parking funds. The council plans investments and projects including water fund use for lake expansion and a new fire station. A special meeting is set for Monday and a Community Facilities Administration rep will visit Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
J. C. Ford Inc
Mayor Brothers
Lawrence Feurer
Feurer
Water Department
Treasury
Sewer Department
Parking Commission
City Lake
Library and Recreation Boards
Robert Butler
Community Facilities Administration
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Southern
Herrin Senior Citizens
N. 14Th St
Varsity
Fox
Hawaii
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Marlow’s
Thelma Pease
E. Thorn St
Marion Memorial Hospital
Miss Pease
Linn Grove
Iowa
Chester
Ada Gent Pease
Hanna City
Edmond College
Oklahoma
Southern Illinois University
First Baptist Church
Ethel Parks
Greater
Egypt
Kinkaid
Reed
Shane
HUD
Economic Development Administration
Donna Jurgens
Shirley Thompson
John C. Guillou
Kinkaid Lake Lodge
Beckman
Wamsley
Forest Service
David Fliger
Alexander Smith
Marion, Ill
Martin
Martin Station
Canada
Hilda Stein
Carbondale Garden Club Council
David ‘“Eene
Mrs. Noble Kelley Donat
Main and
Washington Streets
Bleyer
Moroni
W. Monroe Herrin
Washington
Firm
Phillip D. Marco
Ronald A. Parker
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Ilinois Arinc
North Illinois Avenue
North
16Th Street
Herrir
Walnut Street
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Don’s Jewelers
E. Cherry
South Ill
Web
Coats
Walnut
Kelley
BIG Star
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