Fire Survey Gets Go-Ahead In Herrin High School
The Herrin Unit Board of Education approved continuing a fire safety survey by Simon Rettberg and Garrison for Herrin High School after a court case upheld the new state code but required revisions. Cost estimates place total survey expenses around $6,600 for six remaining district buildings, with $940 already spent on the high school survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Unit Board of Education
Carbondale
Simon, Rettberg
Herrin
North Side
Don McNeill
Dayton Franklin
Lee Booth
High Herrin Heating Bill Explained During Remodel
Herrin High School faces concern over a 1600 heating bill the first month after switching from coal to gas. Officials say remodeling caused loss of thermostats and uncontrolled heat, which will drop once the system is finished and temperatures can be controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
Carbondale
Simon, Rettberg
Garrison
Lee Booth
Herrin Officials Unite for Public Building Commission Vote
Eight aldermen plus Mayor Fred A. Henderson City Clerk Bernita Beers and Treasurer William Drake sign an open letter urging support for a public building commission in the January 4 election. The panel would oversee plans for a new city hall city garage service facility and maintenance building at City Cemetery.
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Herrin
Public Building Commission
City Cemetery
Fred A. Henderson
Bernita Beers
William E. Drake
Building Commission Act
Building Commission
S. 16Th St
Williamson School Plans Special Education And Resource Center
Williamson County administrators meet to finalize a plan for a county wide special education program and a new resource materials center. Seven districts would participate with a depot of teaching equipment including movie projection gear and electronic devices for public and private schools, size undecided. They seek full federal reimbursement for both programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Herrin
Lee Booth
Burglars Raid Cobden Service Stations and Feed Firm
Two Cobden service stations and the Basler Feed and Produce Co. were burglarized overnight or Tuesday. Items taken included cash from the stations, a new tire, an electric razor, shotgun shells, a duck call, cigarettes, flashlight batteries, and a soft drink machine payoff. A window was broken at Hilton's station and fingerprints were found.
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Cobden
Union County
Clyde Stokes
Basler Standard
Hilton
Basler Feed and Produce Co
Basler
Gary Ray
Ray
Norman Hilton
Mike Basler
John Basler
Robert J
Ava Police Briefs Fines for Lane Use and Speeding
John R. Lahenan in Ava fined $15 for improper lane use. Harry L. Brown in Ava fined $15 for speeding.
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Ava
John R. Lahenan
Harry L. Brown
Golf Course Option Ended
An option to Paul E. Camacho to buy properties was cancelled by Marshall Skelcher of Marion. Camacho, 24, Piscataway N J, had tried to purchase Skelcher s Southern Illinois Golf and Country Club in Marion and the Lake View Farm Estates at Devil s Kitchen Lake since November. A defrauding an innkeeper charge is pending in Williamson County Circuit Court. He secured dismissal of three deceptive practices charges after making checks good.
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Paul E. Camacho
Marshall Skelcher
Marion- Camacho
Piscataway
N.J
Skelcher
Southern Illinois Golf and Country Club
Marion
Lake View
Devil’s Kitchen Lake
Williamson County
Camacho
Queen Salote Dies at 65 in New Zealand Hospital
Queen Salote of Tonga, a favorite at Queen Elizabeth II's 1953 coronation, died today in a private Auckland hospital. She was 65, described as dignified and tall, towering at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 270 pounds.
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Auckland
New Zealand
Salote
Tonga
Queen Elizabeth
Herrin Plan Commission Eyes Greater Egypt Planning Aid
The Herrin Plan Commission eyes Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission for professional planning help. Secretary Mrs Morgan Sweeny will study costs and services with a Greater Egypt representative due January 10. If needed, city council would decide on hiring with potential 75 percent federal grant. William Fromm previously spoke to the commission in November.
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Herrin Plan Commission
Greater Egypt
Federal Housing and Home Finance Administration
William Fromm
Commission
Henderson urges intercity water system join for Rend Lake supply
Herrin Mayor Fred A Henderson urges all Southern Illinois cities to contract with the Rend Lake intercity water system to secure abundant water and boost regional development. He argues joining could attract state and federal funds for highways schools and hospitals while positioning Southern Illinois for industrial growth. He notes Rend Lake financing is federal and outlines a plan to extend Bend Lake water to areas south of Herrin via sterilized lines.
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Herrin
Fred A. Henderson
Bend Lake Intercity
Illinois
Henderson
Southern Illinois
Rend Lake
Bend Lake
City Lake No. 2
Crab Orchard Lake
City Water Plant
Energy
Lake No. 2
Williamson-Johnson County
Hurst Bush Annexation Hits Snag Before Hearing
The Hurst-Bush district seeks annexation into Herrin for high and grade schools but a land dispute with De Soto and Glendale complicates matters. Agreement allows De Soto to keep land in its district and area to join Carbondale High School District 165. Petition now awaits signatures and county approvals before a January 3 public hearing, with July 1 as possible effective date.
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Hurst - Bush
Herrin
Jackson County
Glendale
de Soto
Hurst Bush High School
Carbondale
Carbondale High School
Herrin Board
Williamson County Board of School Trustees
Jackson County Board
Williamson County
County Funds Earn $9,512 for Fiscal Year
Jackson County treasurer Raymond Mileur announced that investment of county funds earned $9,512 for the year ended Nov. 30. Funds invested in short term government securities include sales taxes, bond reserves, protested taxes, and other reserves. Earnings by source include township bridge reimbursement, sales tax, excess county officer funds, nursing home accounts, and protested taxes collection.
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Jackson County
Raymond Mileur
County Board of Supervisors
Milcur
Makanda and De Soto Fine For Traffic Violations
Makanda records Helen B Leys fined 15 dollars for speeding. De Soto reports A W Miles fined 15 dollars for allowing unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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Makanda
Helen B. Leys
de Soto
A. W. Miles
Marion Chief Persuades Truant to Return to School
Police Chief Charles Edwards talked with a six year old Marion first grader who had repeatedly run home from school. He found the boy in an easy chair watching TV and refused to go to class but agreed to return after the conference.
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Marion
Charles Edwards
Edwards
Murphysboro Chamber Buys Land for Possible Industry
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce directors vote to buy about 130 acres owned by Mrs. Stuart Jenkins near Rt. 13-127 and adjacent Illinois Central tracks for future industrial expansion. Purchase near $68,000 with $70,000 long term loan at 6 percent to be secured.
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Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Stuart Jenkins
Phelps Dodge Aluminum
Illinois Central Railroad
Phelps Dodge
Charles Meadows
Barney Williams
Murphysboro
Chamber
Jackson
Williamson
Perry
Franklin
Six - County Foundation
Randolph
Monroe
St. Clair
Washington
Seling Your
Du Quoin Man Posts Bond On Theft Indictment
A Du Quoin man Dennis Ray Melvin aged 19 was named in a Jackson County theft indictment with three others for an attempted car theft in Carbondale on December 7. Melvin posted a 2500 bond and was released Tuesday. Richard Mounce 20 of St Rate Mo was released on bond last week. Kenny Fisher 19 of Du Quoin and David Downs 27 of Chicago were turned over to Cook County authorities last week for investigation of a Chicago car theft charge.
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du Quoin
Jackson County
Dennis Ray Melvin
Carbondale
Richard Mounce
St. Rate
Kenny Fisher
David Downs
Chicago
Cook County
Board Okays Payment for Mile Long Water Line
Murphysboro Water and Sewer Commission approved paying Plains Construction Co. $15 238 for laying a new mile long water line extension along the De Soto blacktop serving 15 customers on county Highway 21. The board also approved future purchase of water purification testing scales.
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Murphysboro Water and Sewer Commission
Plains Construction Co
Carbondale
de Soto Blacktop
Murphysboro United Fund Hits $13,000 as Goal Nears
The Murphysboro Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 1965 United Fund drive, chaired by Lynn Eudy. The campaign has reached $13,000 toward a $19,000 target, with twelve agencies included in the budget.
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Murphysboro United Fund
Murphysboro
Double Revenue Park District Eyes Federal Fund Allotment
Carbondale Park District considers a federal allotment to possibly double funds for projects. President Kenneth Miller announced at the Tuesday board meeting that the Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency could provide equal funds for qualifying projects. The board also approved a $5,000 fidelity bond with General Real Estate and Insurance Co for money handlers, bidding $730 annually. Director Charles A. Boudreau was authorized to meet Teen Town about fire safety rules and supervision possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Park District
Kenneth Miller
Federal Housing and Home Financing Agency
General Real Estate and Insurance Co
Carbondale
Cherry Insurance Co
Charles A. Boudreau
New Park District
West Frankfort Eyes Fast Prep for Franklin County Park
Franklin County Industrial Park near West Frankfort moves ahead as officials push rapid planning and funding steps. Federal aid hinges on forms for the 1965 Public Works Act and a county economic survey, with six to eight months for a response. local leaders urge proceeding with planning and shell-building exclusions.
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Franklin County
West Frankfort
Euel Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Jack Keefner
Board of Business and Economic Development
Herrin
Franklin County Board of Supervisors
A. Roger
E. R. Brown
City Plan Commission
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Brown
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Mindrs Committee
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Herrin Plan Group
Hurst-Bush
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Public Works and Economic Development
Raymond Simmons
Merchants Committee
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