De Soto Man Dies In Collision With Trestle
Marvin Earl Jones 26 of De Soto died Thursday when his car struck a railroad trestle pillar on Route 51 north of De Soto. He was killed instantly as the vehicle left the road while traveling south. An inquest is set for 7:30 p.m. at the De Soto Fire Station. Jones worked as a contractor for Home Lumber Co. in Carbondale and attended a company dinner earlier that night. He was born April 24, 1939, in Belleville. He is survived by his parents, a brother, and grandparents. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the De Soto Methodist Church with burial in De Soto Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Earl Jones
de Soto
Jackson County
Harry Flynn
Jones
Home Lumber Co
Carbondale
Lumber Company
Holiday Inn
Belleville
Virgil Jones
Kerry
Clarence Breeden
de Soto Methodist Church
Virgil Elmore
de Soto Cemetery
van Natta Funeral Home
Painters resume federal housing work in Elkville
Work on Elkville federal government housing resumed after a one hour stoppage. McMahan and Wright Construction Co Murphysboro hired new painters to finish the job. A sub contract with Dean Adams Adams and Son Decorating Service Carbondale was terminated. Adams says his men were unpaid. The contractor says partial payment was withheld for unfinished work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkville
McMahan and Wright Construction Co
Murphysboro
Dean Adams
Adams and Son Decorating Service
Carbondale
Adams
Ralph Carson Herrin man dies at 66
Ralph L. Carson 66 of 913 S 13th Herrin died at home at 11 15 am Thursday Born May 2 1899 in Carbondale son of David H and Nellie Neal Carson He worked 39 years at Herrin Post Office retiring October 1957 He married Eunice Jochum April 1 1934 in Thompsonville Survived by wife a brother Herbert M of Missoula Mont three sisters Helen Hamlin Lestine Becker Clara Huggett and many nieces and nephews Services 3 30 pm Sunday at George Van Natta Funeral Home Herrin with Rev Sauders and Rev Stripling officiating Burial Herrin City Cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home
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Ralph L. ‘Kit’? Carson
S. 13Th St
Herrin
Carbondale
David H. Arti
Nellie Neal Carson
First Methodist Church of
Letter Carrier’s Association
Carson
Eunice Jochum
Thompsonville
Herbert M
Missoula
Mont
Helen Hamlin
Fennville
Mich
Clara Huggett
Bryan
Texas
Lestine Becker
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
George van Natta
E. E. Sauders
Ben Stripling
Herrin City Cemetery
Coroner's Jury Rules Vienna Minister-Farmer Died in Tractor Crash
A Johnson County coroner's jury ruled that Rev. Arthur Ernest Dunn a 71 year old Vienna minister and farmer died of a crushed chest and fractured neck when his tractor overturned while pulling a log truck up a hill on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Vienna
Arthur Ernest Dunn
Johnston City Woman Injured in Marion Crash
Mrs. Lora Lee Motsinger of Johnston City was treated for minor injuries at Marion Memorial Hospital after a collision on New Route 13 in Marion. Charles M. Jones of Marion failed to yield and was ticketed for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Lee Motsinger
N. Davis St
Johnston City
Marion Memorial Hospital
Marion
Charles M. Jones
S. Court St
New Rt. 13
North Russell Street
Motsinger
Jones
Two Men Die In Collision Of Car Truck
Two men died in a late Thursday car truck crash on Rt 145 south of Dixon Springs. Howell Gowan, 42, of Junction, drove the car and James Q Daymon, 28, of Elizabethtown, was a passenger. The Gow an car reportedly turned left in front of a truck driven by Howard Carman, 40, of Paducah. The car was struck broadside and the bodies were taken to Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 145
Dixon Springs
Howell G. Gowan
Junction
James Q. Daymon
Elizabethtown
Gowan
Howard Carman
Paducah
Aly Funeral Home
Eddyville
Rt. 460
Nashville
Glenn A. Williams
Bridgeton
Edward L. Fitzgerald
Portland
Ore
Gloria Fitgerald
Washington County Hospital
Murphysboro Hosts Santa on the Rocket ride
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce and Retail Interest Committee led a three day event with Santa Claus aboard the Santa's Super Rocket. The 65 seat rocket made stops on Walnut street with schedules at 15th 11th and 13th streets today and 14th 15th 11th and 13th streets tomorrow. Children aboard will receive candy despite merchants leaving the rocket empty handed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Commerce
Retail Interest Committee
Walnut Street
15Th Street
11Th Street
13Th Street
14Th Street
Murphy sboro Eyes Remedial Reading Aid
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 seeks federal aid for a remedial reading program in elementary grades. Supt. James Blackwood will file the application as the district explores assistance tied to antipoverty efforts. The plan aims to raise reading skills and keep students in step with peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
District Board of Education
James Blackwood
Blackwood
Marion
McElwain
Blackwood Tht
Camacho Charged In Jackson County Deceptive Practice
New Jersey man Paul E. Camacho of Piscataway faces a deceptive practice charge in Jackson County after attempting to buy Marion area properties. A bad check for 64.11 dollars was issued to Sohn's Store in Carbondale on November 1. He is released on recognizance and to appear for a hearing next week in Jackson County Circuit Court. Camacho had been negotiating to buy Marshall Skelcher's Southern Illinois Golf and Country Club in Marion and Lake View Farm Estates at Devil's Kitchen Lake. the option for sale was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Marion Area
Jackson County
Richard Richman
Paul E. Camacho
Piscataway
N.J
Sohn’s
Carbondale
Richman
Camacho
Recommendations To City Advisory Group Tackles Workable Program
The Citizens Advisory Committee in Carbondale began work on a 1966 workable program for community improvements. Proposals include adding two staff members to the Building and Zoning office, creating a permanent planning staff, and tightening building, housing, plumbing, and electrical codes. A mid January completion is planned with the program to go to the City Council then HHFA for federal grants qualification. A special meeting is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to continue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Citizens Advisory Committee
Federal Housing and Hame Finance Agency
Southern Illinois University
State Division of Highways
Carbondale District Seeks 76000 Federal Funds
The Carbondale Grade School District 95 board seeks 76000 in Title 1 funds for a three phase program focusing on reading culture and expansion of industrial education. About 288 low income children would benefit with 265 dollars per child. Equipment for Attucks Thomas Lincoln Elementary and Lincoln Junior High would be funded. Authorities say personnel funding may come next year and work has been ongoing since July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Grade School District 95 Board of Education
Martin
Attucks
Thomas, Lincoln Elementary
Lewis School
Lincoln Junior High
Norman Moore
Refrigerator Stops Break-In At Poor Boy's Market
A burglar attempted to break into Poor Boy's Market on Old Rt. 13 east of Marion Thursday night but was thwarted by a small refrigerator placed in front of the rear door. Deputies say a window in the back door was broken and the door was nailed shut. Market owner is Paul Pritchett.
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Poor Boy’s Market
Old Rt. 13
Marion
Williamson County
William Humphrey
Paul Pritchett
Eighth Bogus $20 Bill Reported in Chester Stores
An eighth counterfeit $20 bill circulated Thursday in Chester at the Frager Store, a women's apparel shop, with seven nearby outlets also reporting passes. The bills share serial 1842 36330A and features a Bank of Kansas City Fed seal, plate 8211, back 898, and lack red and blue fibers. Police described a man passing the bills. earlier reports note passes in Red Bud and St Louis area.
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Frager
Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City
St. Louis
Carbondale Site Studied by Porter Co for Draftsmen
The Chicago plant of H. K. Porter Co seeks structural mechanical and electrical draftsmen for a high voltage equipment project to be located in Carbondale. D. F. Berry interviews candidates at a Carbondale motel as Chamber of Commerce officials await an official announcement from Harry Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. K. Porter Co
Carbondale
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
D. F. Berry
Chamber
Harry Weeks
Heat over gas bills prompts school to seek correction
Central Illinois Public Service Co. corrected a gas bill after overcharging the school $2037 in October and November due to meter confusion. The meter was misread as ten to one, later found to be one to one, cutting charges from 2316 to 279.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
Lee Booth
Booth
Union Workers Reject Three Year Contract At Du Quoin Coca Cola Plant
Union employees at the Du Quoin Coca Cola bottling plant voted to reject a proposed three year contract ending December 31. The deal would have covered about 65 to 70 workers including bottling and route staff. Negotiations had begun only a few days earlier and the union is part of District 150 United Mine Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
United Mine Workers
Carbondale Schools lengthen Christmas vacation
Carbondale Grade School District 95 and High School District 165 will gain two extra days of Christmas break, moving from December 24 to December 22 through January 7. The change follows a state law clarification by Monroe Deming, allowing five snow days for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Lincoln Junior High School
Monroe Deming
Jackson County
Deming
University School
Sticker Display Is Necessary Says Royalton Atty
Royalton Village Attorney Lloyd D. Cox asserts wheel tax stickers must be shown on vehicles. Village President Erv Coppi notes some residents will protest by not displaying windshields. Enforcement starts Saturday with Main Street checks. The $5 car and truck sticker and $2.50 smaller sticker fund street repairs. over 400 vehicles are registered.
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Royalton Village
Lloyd D. Cox
Erv Coppi
Cox
Coppi
Benton
Alog Main
Royalton Streets
Toy Drive Meetings Sunday At Harris Home
A meeting at 2 30 p m Sunday at William Harris 512 S Market St in Marion will plan distribution of more than 300 donated toys to area children. Harris expects to discuss recipient names. toys go out Tuesday at 10 30 a m. A Wednesday Santa Claus movie at the Orpheum Marion Public Square is sponsored by the Police and Fire Departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris
Marion
S. Market St
Ie Toys
Harris
Santa Claus
Orpheum Theater
Marion Public Square
Police
Fire Departments
Herrin Group Announces Three Concert Series
The Herrin Concert Artist Series will sponsor three 8 p.m. performances in Herrin High School auditorium February 28 featuring Amparo Iturbi, March 21 with the Columbus Boychoir, and May 10 starring the Virginia Symphony. Tickets cost 5 adults, 12 family, 2 students. season tickets only. The nonprofit group has raised 1500 of 2500 goals and seeks 1000 more via advance sales.
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Herrin
Amparo Iturbi
Columbus Boychoir
Viginia Symphony
Herrin High School
Arthur Lenzini
Lenzini
William Clarida
America
United States
Jose Iturbi
Bell Telephone Hour
Chamber Ends Year In Black
Carbondale's Chamber of Commerce finished the year in the black after members paid 1966 dues early. The board voted to end an agreement with Kent Statler over delinquent dues collection. Statler had collected $300 in back dues. Ballots are being mailed for the annual directors election with incumbents and several nominees listed. officers for 1966 will be named January 6.
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Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Kent Statler
Colectiion
Statler
Otto Kerner
University Center
W. Main St
William Budslick
Lawrence Dohle
John Lannin
H. Mason Parker
C. Gene Seibert
Glen E. Zilmer
William A. Bowden
John Bradley
Taffie Helleny
Sam Hunter
D. W. Neunlist
Frank Owens
Pete Epps
Amos Graddy
Mines Reportids Idle Saturday Readying Work
Mines list Fidelity Mines Burning Star and Old Ben operations show idle status for Saturday. Zeigler Orient and EI-B entries indicate active shifts with varying numbers.
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Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
Zeigler
Ei-B
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Ralph Carson
Alexander White
Villa Park
Doyle Tepfer
Granite City
Herrin Hospital
William T. Cody
Winifred A. King
St. Nick
Carbendale
Laurence Martin
Chester
Carbondale Schools
Herrin Group
Virginia Symphony
William Penny Hacker
Snyder Herrin
Clarida
J. C. Garavalla
E. L. Hennig
F. A. Perrow
Jo M. Walker
Kenneth Rushing
Sam Stotlar
Clyde Brewster
Doug Bryant
Bill Hays
Robert Blakely
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