Arrests rise in Carbondale for second straight month
Carbondale police reported increases in arrests for moving and non moving traffic violations from 183 in October to 211 in November and other offenses from 37 to 47. They issued 1899 meters tickets, logged 6426 calls and complaints, and drove 10,629 miles in November. Fire officials noted eight fewer fire calls, seven residential fires, 11 grass fires, and $1500 in property losses.
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Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Hazel
Almont Crawshaw
Crawshaw
David Waldron Dies Services Set Friday
David Edward Waldron of Carterville died at 21 p m in a Cleveland hospital after ill health. Born May 7, 1843 in Williamson County, he was a retired coal miner, husband of Nevie McCormick who died in 1954, father of Opal Perkins Ruby Hessa Raymond Leo L Floyd T, a sister Etla Brayfield and brother Harrison Waldron, with 33 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral at 1 30 p m Friday at Riggin Funeral Home Carterville, burial Blairsville Cemetery, friends may call after 5 p m Thursday. He was a member of Cambria Baptist Church and United Mine Workers.
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David Edward Waldron
Mez W. 124Th St
Cleveland
Ohio
Rt. 2
Carterville
Morthay
Williamson County
Joseph
Amanda Shaffer Waldron
Nevie McCormick
Cambria Baptist Church
United Mine Workers and
Woodmen
Cambria
Opal Perkins
Ruby Hessa
San Antonio
Texisons
Raymond
Leo L
Rt 1
Floyd T
Chicago
Etla Brayfield
Harrison Waldron
Priday
Riggin Funeral Home
William Coleman
Blairsville
J. F. Jimmie" Bione
S. Feth St
Herrin
Herrin Hospital
Bione
Our Lady of
B. P. Mongan
Eiate
Lakeview Cemetery
Johnston City
George van Natta
Marion Chamber elects five new directors to board
The Marion Chamber of Commerce votes to seat five new directors including Bill Todd Roy Campbell Lloyd McMichael Melvin Felts and L C Cavaness with terms lasting three years. Re-elected are Dee Rodd Parl Blankenship J C Mitchell and J W Childers. A tenth member to be named by the Marion Jaycees. Officers to be chosen at January meeting and installed January 11 at a gala dinner. The annual meeting will honor Giles Armature and Electric Works. Horace Barks of St. Louis will speak. tickets are five dollars.
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Marion Chamber of Commerce Board of
Bill Bainbridge
Bainbridge
James R. Wilson
Dean Kates
Chamber
Rue Starr
Regwar
Bill Todd
Bank of Egypt
Roy Campbell
Campbell
Rexall
Lloyd. McMichael
Farmer's Produce Co
Melvin Felts
Fabick’s Machinery
L. C. Cavaness
Marion Finance Co
Dee Rodd
Parl Blankenship
J. C. Mitchell
J. W. Childers
Marion Jaycees
Jad
Rodd
Jocesiaetts
James W. Sanders
William V. Brown
Marty Beneke
Maurice Duratt
Orval Leukering
W. C. Hadfield
Eugene Mayer
J. W W. Travelstead
Southern
Ilinois Golf and Country Club
Giles Armature and Electric Works Loc
Horace Barks
Carbondale Debates Free Downtown Parking Plan
Carbondale City Council debated a proposal to allow free parking on downtown streets during the December 28 30 high school basketball tournament. Mayor Miller and Commissioner Ragsdale supported the idea to boost the event and local business, while Commissioner Eaton warned it would cut revenue and not affect attendance. Commissioner Kirk suggested free passes for out of town ticket buyers would suffice.
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Carbondale
Downtown Merchants Association
Southerninals University
D. Bisney Miller
Joe Ragsdale
Miller
William Eaton
Frank Kirk
Annexation Appeal Filed in Franklin County Case
Lawyers for the Lesser Community Unit School District filed an appeal in the Franklin County Circuit Court challenging the approval of annexation to Benton Elementary and Valier High School Districts. A hearing is planned after the new year per the circuit clerk.
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Lesser Community Unit
Benton
Circuit Court
Franklin County
T.e Lesser
Annes
Anna Council Renews Six Beer and Liquor Licenses
The Anna City Council on Tuesday renewed six beer and liquor licenses. establishments reauthorized include The Grill, Bob's Tavern, Shepard's Tavern, Boswell Tavern, Elks and Moose clubs. A taxi license was issued to Yellow Cab.
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Anna
Elks and Moose
the Grill
Bob's Tavern
Shepard's Tavern
Boswell Tavern
Yellow Cab
Agnes Lindsey rites in Marion
Mrs Agnes Lindsey died at 3 30 am Tuesday at her daughter Agnes McCluckie of Chicago residence Rt 4 Marion She is survived by daughters Mrs McCluckie and Mrs Velma Leanland and sons William of Chicago James of Manteno plus several grandchildren Services set for 2 pm Thursday at Mitchell Purneal Home Marion with Rev Bill Sanders officiating Burial in Old Rose Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 6 pm today at the funeral home
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Agnes Lindsey
Marilon
Agnes MecCluckie
Chicago
McCluckie
Velma Leanlard
William
James
Manteno
Mitchell Purneval
Marion
Bill Sanders
Old Rose Hit ‘Cemetery
Billfold Taken From Trailer Reported In Bondale
Thomas Elegood of Trailer No 10 819 E Stoker St Bondale told police a $50 billfold was taken from his trailer Tuesday.
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Thomas Elegood
E. Stoker St
Cares Bondale
Takeen
STARLITE Phone Promises Easy Dialing for Christmas Gift
Christmas shoppers are urged to gift a STARLITE phone as a thoughtful present. It features a dark-friendly dial, decorator colors, and home installation after the holidays. Spread holiday cheer by calling distant relatives earlier when everyone has time for relaxed talk.
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Ferrin Daily Journ
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