Witnesses identify burglary suspect in Murphysboro armed robbery
The gunman who stole 1507 from a Murphysboro grocery Friday is identified from photos as 53 year old Ray Baer, a former resident with a long criminal record. A younger companion, described as dirty and poorly clothed, is also sought. federal warrants list Arkansas and Missouri locations.
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Murphysboro
Ray Baer
Murph Boro
Conmanion
Jackan
Bob Heins
Bamlits
Baker
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lincker
Missouri
Arkansas
Mt. Carbon
Litcker
Raymond Dillinger
Ray Warner
Jim Hiller
Murphys
Dillinger
Menard Prison
Elkville
Alexander St. Murphysboro
Menard
Arkassas
Missoui
Jefferson City
Tucker
Murriysburg
Field
del Snes
Herrin
Roy Cole
Hubert Walker
North End
Cunpoint
Brown Shoe Plant Project Faces Murphysboro Start
A Brown Shoe Co plant in Murphysboro may start in 1961 as the town and chamber of commerce push site exploration and modernization. Officials from St Louis are evaluating the Murphysboro plant and potential new sites while backing plans for redevelopment and chamber support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Shoe Co
Murphystore
Murphyshoro Chamber of Commerce
St. .Louis
Murphysboro
Chamber
Marion Nash
St. Louis
Goodpaster Granted Time To File Motion For New Trial
Walter J. Goodpaster receives an extension until December 24 to file a motion for a new trial in the murder case tied to the Christmas Day killing of Margaret Strunk. Judge Clarence Wright granted the delay so attorney Melvin Wingersky can study the case and pursue a potential Supreme Court appeal if the motion is denied.
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Walter J. Goodpaster
Clarence Wright
Fuesday
Goodpaster
Melvin Wingersky
Marion
Wingersky
Margaret Strunk
Dinois Supreme Court
Massie
Williamson County
Wright
Fletcher Lewis
Murphysboro
Lewis
Donald Mitchell
Supreme Court
Goodpastor
Williamson
Scouts Plan New Office in Herrin City
The Egyptian Boy Scout Council plans a new Herrin office funded by proceeds from selling the present building. Herrin will buy the current structure for 15000 and convert land to a municipal parking lot after council approval Monday night. The new office may be built on East Herrin Street land optioned by Retail Merchants Association.
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Boy Scout Council
Herrin
City of
Twain Murphy
Southern Liners Scout Council
Retail Merchants Association
Leon Zwick
East Herrin Street
International Staple and Machine Co
Murphysboro
Irene
Duncan
Mit
James Meacham
Zwick
Ath St
Jackson Coun
Bank of Herrnjty
Maggie Bryant
Norths
Park Avenue
Mon
Tlinois Central
Meacham Charged After Violent Kitchen Confrontation
In Murphysboro a man named Meacham surrendered Tuesday after a dispute during meal prep. Miss Bryant testified that knives were brandished, a threat to shoot followed, and a loaded public safety item fired into the ceiling. Family members supported her account while Meacham claimed self defense. Preliminary hearing waived. bond set at 5,000 dollars.
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Meacham
Miss Bryant
Tim
Daisy Holland
Emma Melntire
Miss Brylant
Pearl Melntire
Mapachan
Justi al
Peace Sam Plant
Plant
Mines Working Thursday and Not Wording Report
The document lists mines working on Thursday including Freeman with yields 4, Old Ben 9 and 21, Orient 3, Burning Star No 1 and No 2. Fidelity Zeigler shows 3 and Zeigler 4 with no report for others.
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Freeman
Orient
Fidelity
Herrin Drive UF Campaign Falls Short Yet Open for Pledges
The Hervin United Pinch drive ends with 2,393 raised of a 28,850 goal. Chair man Charles Helleny reports the drive closed Friday but UF workers continue submitting pledge cards. Total donations reach 26,457 so far as a final meeting is planned.
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Hervin United
Jts
Charles Helleny
Drive
County to hire three justices at 4000 salary each
The county plans three justices with 4000 salaries and 600 expenses, each serving specific districts. The first covers Herrin Lake Creek and Corinth townships, the second part of West Marion and East Marion, Crab Orchard, Creal Springs and Stonefort, the third Blairsville Carterville Grassy Southern and the remaining West Marion. Action awaits November justice elections and includes fee-office allowances.
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FTES
Herrin
Lake Creek
Corinth Township
West Marion
East Marion
Crab Orchard
Creal Springs
Stone Fort
Blairsville
Carterville
Grassy Southern
Carbondale council debates trailer court licensing ordinance
Carbondale City Council gave first reading to an ordinance creating an eight trailer court licensing system and regulating future trailer parks. It targets Friedline Drive plans, requires 300 foot separation from residences, and licenses for existing courts. Opposition cites property depreciation and undesired precedent. The measure, with neighbors’ petitions and letters, awaits final vote next week per state law.
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Carbondale
Charles Friedline
Friedline Drive
South Dixon Street
Orchard Drive
Friedline
Coming Session Discusses Park Plans and Licensing Rules
Legislators and chamber directors heard talks on a trailer park site with legal description, state and local compliance, and building plats. The city council must review plans, an annual license requires a $24 fee, transfers cost $12, and licenses can be revoked for violations or reissued if issues are cleared. Speakers included Powell Grindle Butler and about 40 chamber directors discussing state school aid and tax measures.
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Herrin
Chamber of Commerce
House
Paul Powell
Vienna
William Grindle
D- l
Lawmakers Hear Tax Reform Calls At Chamber Meeting
The chamber and legislators discussed sales tax impacts on the needy, proposed broadening the tax to include tailored clothing, and saving by tightening public aid and tax collection. Butler compared House appropriations growth, Grindle urged a stronger state code department within redevelopment authority, and Dougherty offered follow up for legislative support. Powell acknowledged a slim GOP majority and the small chance of reelection as speaker.
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Butler
Grindle
State Code Department
Industrial Redevelopment and Planning Commission
Tinais
William A. Dougherty
Southern Illinoisan
House
Powell
Josef Passeger Dies Rites Set Friday
Josef Passeger 73 of Royalton died at 11 30 a m Tuesday in Marshall Browning Hospital Du Quoin after a long illness. He leaves wife Nora, daughters Mrs Elsie Simpson Forest Park and Mrs Mattie Passeger and Mrs Edith Holner both of St Louis, sons Louis Elmhurst Herbert Belvidere Lawrence Royalton, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p m Friday at Royalton Methodist Church with Rev Marvin Friesner officiating. Burial in Osage Cemetery. Friends may call at Moeller Funeral Home.
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Josef Passeger
Ose Passeger
Royalton
Marshall Browning Hospital
du Quoin
Nora
Elsie Simpson
Forest Park
Mattie Passeger
Edith Holner
St. Louis
Louis
Elmhurst
Herbert
Belvidere
Lawrence
Royalton Methodist Church
Marvin Friesner
Osage Cemetery
Moeller
Bome
Funeral rites for Lawrence Hunsaker in Vienna
Lawrence Hunsaker seventy died Monday in Vienna. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Vienna Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Friends may call at Murrie Funeral Home for viewing.
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Lawrence Hunsaker
Vienna
Bill Lewis
Murrie
New Treatment Plant Operating in Carbondale Area
A Carbondale sewage treatment plant began operation after a year of construction as part of a water and sewer program funded by bonds issued in 1959 totaling 1,460.40 dollars. The facility aims to handle 90 percent of sewage west of Oakland Street and north of West Main Street, with initial startup pending full capacity.
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Carbondale
Water and Sewer Department
Marion
Roy Beardon
Union
Oakland
Nue
West Main
Marion Memorial Hosstreet
Pital
Frit Water Department
F. E. Day
Mitchell Funeral Home
Corbit
W. A. Robinson
Planei
Maplewood Cemetery
Friends Northeast
Charles Bohrer Construction Co
Centralia
Triangle Construction Co
Heart of Egypt Coin Club to auction coins Sunday
The Heart of Egypt Coin Club will hold a coin auction and meeting starting at 12 30 p m Sunday in the Herrin City Hall.
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The
Heart of Egypt Coin Club
Herrin City Hall
Carbondale Council Votes To Buy $4000 Garbage Disposal Unit
The Carbondale City Council approved purchasing a garbage disposal unit from a St. Louis firm without bids, estimated at 4000. Delivery is expected within three weeks. the unit will operate at the sewage disposal plant and replace boiling garbage fed to dogs. The move followed Orchard Drive residents’ complaints about two buildings on a lot owned by Ostar Gurley but Miller said bids were not needed to save 10 to 15 percent on the overall project. No action was taken on the Orchard Drive controversy.
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Friedline
Orchard Drive
South Dixon Street
Friediine
Dixon Street
Springfield
Ted Powell
D. Blaney Miller
Cler
Carbondale
Ostar Gurley
D. Blaney
Miller
Wille
St.Louis
Gurley
Ihe Place
Trojam Tool and Equipment Co
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Dunn County
Ree Ma
Ray Baker
Brown Shoe Project
Nash
Possibe
Arthur Hamilton
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Herrin Chamber
Hamilton
West Virginia
Johnr ‘Kennedy
Scouts
Zeigler
Herrin Drive
Carbondale Council
Rie Greetings
Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce
South Park
Herrin Elks
Legislators
Eeepengy
Sere
Votin
GOP
West Main Street
Gurneys House
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