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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1961

Page

2

Baldwin Power Plant Still Planned in Illinois

Illinois Power plans a 150 million Baldwin plant near Randolph County, 10 miles NW of Sparta. Delays stem from ICC line petitions and a water permit for a Kaskaskia River canal project. Construction may span 1967 to 1969, adding about one third to the company’s output once completed.

A Schultz Decatur Baldwin Schultz Wood River Baldwin Area Randolph County Sparta Illinois Commerce Commission Red Bud ICC Illinois Power Kaskaskia IPC Federal Bureau of Rivers and Harbors Kaskaskia River Ilinois

De Soto Eyes Sewage System Then Seeks Loans and Bids

De Soto Village Board plans to call for bids early next year to build a 188000 dollar sewage system with four miles of eight inch mains two lift stations and two lagoons. They seek a 146000 dollar federal loan and a 21000 dollar grant with possible 3 percent ARP bonds paid over 40 years and a rough 2.50 dollar monthly sewer bill for 200 users.

de Soto Frank Crow Federal Housing and Home ‘Finance Agency Illinois Sanitary Water Board Crow Oscar E. Grewif Russell and Axon St. Louis Art Albon Newman Harris HHA Chicago Albon Alban de. Soto State Department of Health

Guy Carter Hurt in Marion Wreck

Guy Carter 304 East College Street Marion sustained aggravation to a World War II back wound in a collision at 1 30 p m Saturday in Marion He was treated at Marion Memorial Hospital for a back injury Shell fragments from the war wound remain lodged in his back Mrs Marjorie Newby Allin was ticketed for driving the wrong way on a one way street and colliding with Carters cat at the N Van Buren street intersection

Guy Carter Marion College St Marjorie Newby Allin W. Union Street Carter N. van Buren Street Marion Memorial Hospital

Doctors Hospital Carbondale earns three year accreditation

Doctors Hospital at Carbondale received a three year accreditation from the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals. The evaluation by a field representative led by Jack Edmundson, the hospital administrator, cited aims to promote high quality medical care and maintain essential diagnostic and therapeutic services through coordination of the medical staff and governing board.

Doctors Hospital Carbondale Board of Compissioners Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals Jack Edmundson

Fifth Season Joke Brightens Cripple Creek Class

In Cripple Creek Colorado Mrs. Ann White teaches fourth graders about the seasons. A pupil suggests a fifth season named deer, joking that there are spring summer fall winter and deer.

Cripple Creek Colo Ann White

Man and Woman Barred From Coupon Book Sales in Herrin

Herrin police asked a man and woman to stop their coupon book scheme after complaints from merchants and residents. The pair advertised free services in exchange for ad space in a coupon book sold for 4.95. A local printer said he printed 250 books but has not been paid. he gave the woman 125 books hoping to be paid. Police Chief Roy Cole said callers reported the duo claimed residents had won 50 and would visit with perfume to seal the sale of the coupon books.

Herrin Roy Cole Cole

Thieves Steal From Legion Safe In Carbondale

A Saturday break in at the Legion club on Main Street resulted in a loss of about 1033 dollars from the club safe. Sheriff Barney Browning and deputies investigated, noting the thieves appeared to be professionals since nothing else was disturbed.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office Barney Browning

Marion Man Sues for 22000 in Williamson Circuit Court

William Pressley of Marion filed a $22,000 lawsuit in Williamson County Circuit Court against Paul Meegan and Linda Simmons. He seeks $20,000 for injuries to his son Charles Albert, a 15 year old hit by a car owned by Meegan and driven by Simmons on August 4, 1959 at the Hitch Rack parking lot exit onto Union Street, plus $2,000 for medical expenses for the boy who suffered a broken leg.

William Pressley Marion Williamson County Paul Meegan Linda Simmons Charles Albert Meegan Miss Simmons Charles Hitchrack Union Street Pressley

Suit Filed Over Circus Tiling Incident Injuries

A legal notice reports a suit filed on Friday in Union County alleging injuries from a circus act performed by Illinois corporations with headquarters in Ania, claiming harm to a father due to a combination of factors. The fragmentary text indicates an embankment incident and claims against the Circus and Southern Tilingis Fair Association.

Tne Ilinois Ania Id Heglizence Sa 4

Boy Struck By Automobile In Carbondale

A six year old Carbondale boy Ricky Holman of 1002 Taylor Drive was struck by a car on South Illinois avenue in front of the Varsity Theatre at about 5 p.m. He was taken to Doctors Hospital for examination but not admitted. The driver Frank Biggs of Route 3 reported the incident to police. Also noted is Jim O Toole’s 1961 NL strikeout total and Joey Jay’s 157 strikeouts.

Carbondale Illnois Avenue Ricky Holman Taylor Drive Doctors’ Hospital Frank Biggs Varisity Theatre

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