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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1975

Page

8

Carterville seniors to present play tonight

Local seniors group in Carterville stages My Three Angels at Carterville High School with advance tickets 75 cents for students and 1 for adults. Shows at 7 30 p m Wednesday and Friday with tickets at door 1 25 for adults and 1 for students and 50 cents for children under 12.

Carterville Carterville High School

Thursday Special Events in Carbondale Area

Community calendar items list events for Thursday including Duplicate Bridge Club with free lessons at Carbondale Park District Building 206 W Elm St open to the public for 1.25 dollars, Women’s Center Auto Clinic at 408 W Freeman, Ladies Canasta Party at Ruth Gourley 1 Redbud Lane Herrin, and Marion State Office seminars on problem solving from 9 to 4:30 sponsored by Illinois Department of Personnel. Also includes Herrin Bowl and Herrin Bowling at Herrin Bowl and Golden Goose Luncheon with Life Insurance talk by James Feirich at 940 N Oakland Ave Carbondale.

Herrin Marge Curry Shady Lane Union County Alto Pass S. Park Carterville E. Illinois Karen Allen Carbondale Mitchell Museum Richview Road Mt. Vernon Carbondale Duplicate Bridge Club Carbonale Park District W. Elm St Women’s Center W. Freeman Herrin Newcomers Club Ruth Gourley Redbud Lane Marion James Feirich Springer St. Recovery Inc Anna Heights Jackson County Zoning Commission Murphysboro Kinkaid Lake Conservancy District Chestnut St Ava Blacktop Pinckneyville Board of Education Dongola Unit

Calendar notices from Southern Illinoisan Thursday events

Calendar items list meetings and public notices across Carbondale Marion Herrin Murphysboro and nearby areas. Includes Safety Commission Oakdale House zoning and school board meetings district offices and learning centers along with community events such as a Christmas party and a potluck gift exchange.

Funeral notices from Goreville and nearby towns

Multiple death notices and funeral details for Florence V. Dooley Leva Jane Walker Sally Ann Bennett Francis Young Thornton Hassie Sandusky Ollie Cluck Myrtle Bankston Burl Hand Susie Borella Marilyn Cyr Pearl Thompson Tripp Lee Long and others list times, locations, and survivors for services in Goreville Buncombe Marion Herrin and surrounding communities.

Widespread Cold Weather Forecast Across the Nation

Cold weather continues coast to coast with Florida and parts of California spared. Rain expected from the central Gulf to the Carolinas, snow across the Great Lakes and western Pennsylvania, with scattered snow in the Plains. Illinois reported a 42 degree high and 24 degree overnight low on Tuesday. Temperature at 9 am was 24. No precipitation since Tuesday morning. Sunset at 4 36 today and 4 37 Thursday. AP wirephoto.

Florida California Coast Central Gulf Carolinas Great Lakes Pennsylvania Plains Illinois

Fire damages Murphysboro area home

A kitchen stove burner start caused a fire at the home of James L. Voorhees 33 Route 1 Murphysboro. Firemen controlled the blaze with Carbondale truck crew and Jackson County authorities assistance. No injuries. no occupants were home.

James L. Voorhees Route 1 Murphysboro Carbondale Jackson County

Seven CB radios stolen in Herrin over five days

Seven citizen’s band radios were stolen in Herrin in five days, police say. One radio was taken from Mark Piantanida’s car on the Knights of Columbus lot after a window was forced open. another from a Franklin and Williamson County van parked at 16th and Harrison. Police Chief William Humphrey said the latest thefts may be linked to five earlier incidents and investigations continue.

Herrin Mark Piantanida N. 8Th St Knights of Columbus West Madison Street Tal Health Services Franklin and Williamson County, Inc Kathy Starbuck 16Th Harrison Streets William Humphrey

Carbondale Man Convicted on Unlawful Weapon Charge

Kenneth Hanson, held on multiple charges, was found guilty of unlawful use of a weapon in a two day trial in Murphysboro circuit court. He was fined $150 and awaits extradition to California for a rape case and faces another trial in Jackson County for an alleged battery of a 19 year old SIU Carbondale student. Hanson, identified as a pilot for Airgo Inc, had previously been acquitted of a rape charge.

Carbondale Murphysboro Kenneth Hanson Robert Schwartz Hanson California Jackson County Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Airgo, Inc Southern Illinois

Ex Perry assessor Steve Reel dies at 73

Former Perry County assessor and longtime Republican leader Steve Reel, 73, of Pinckneyville, died at his home after a long illness. Reel served on the county board, chaired the party committee, and led Ralph Dunn’s 1972 campaign in the 58th district. Survived by wife Georgia, daughters Pat Sheeley and Betty Wilkerson, son Ross Reel, and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville.

Francis Y. Thornton Francis Young Thornton Goreville Goreville Baptist Church Mr. Mifflin Curt Rogers Busby Chapel Rogers and Whitney Funeral Thornton Creal Springs Young Johnson County Lick Creek John L Martha Wilson Thornton Myrtle Cato Ava Cooksey Williamson County Velma Kirby Helen Forbes Jess Lester Cannedy Rochster Ind Everett Tunnel Hill Earl Thompson Mae Smith Natlan, Fla Jeanie Pritchett Ann McCarver Detroit , Mich Ethel Gray Mani Perry County Steve Reel Rt. 2 Pinckneyville Reel County Board of Commissioners Republican Central Committee Ralph Dunn Dunn du Quoin Ross Reel Idaho Pyatt Funeral Home

Zeigler Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Sale Case

Douglas Douglas of Zeigler pleaded guilty in Williamson County circuit court to unlawful delivery of phencyclidine to a Metro Enforcement Group undercover agent in Herrin on July 12. A pre sentence investigation was ordered by Judge William Lewis.

Zeigler Douglas Douglas Oak St Williamson County William Lewis Douglas Metro Enforcement Group Herrin

Twenty Two Apprentices Training as New York Harbor Pilots

Twenty two apprentices are training to become New York Harbor pilots. The program spans fifteen years, aiming to fill pilot positions in the harbor. The long training emphasizes specialized navigation and safety duties for New York waters.

New York New York Harbor

Hospital notices list admissions and discharges across multiple Illinois towns

A long hospital notes fragment lists admitted and discharged patients by hospital unit and town, including MEMORIAL and UNION COUNTY sections. Names from communities such as Pinckneyville, Du Quoin, Carbondale, and others appear with many entries per facility.

Birth Announcements Across Illinois Towns

WILLISVILLE DEEP Everett and wife have a daughter born Tuesday in Memorial Hospital Chester. CHESTER WINGERTER Michael and wife have a son born Saturday in Memorial Hospital Chester. HERRIN BIRD Jessie and wife have a son born Tuesday in Herrin Hospital. CARBONDALE PONDER Steve and wife welcome a daughter born Tuesday in Herrin Hospital. CARBONDALE AKINFELEYE Ralph and wife announce a daughter born Tuesday in Doctors Memorial Hospital Carbondale. VIENNA HOGUE James and wife report a daughter born Tuesday in Doctors Memorial Hospital Carbondale. CARBONDALE FARR unidentified couple report a son born Tuesday in Doctors Memorial Hospital.

Willisville Ever William Memorial Hospital Chester Wingerter Michael Herrin Bird Jessie Herrin Hospital Carbondale Ponder Steve Akinfeleye Ralph Doctors Memorial Hospital Vienna Hogue James Farr Doctora Memorial Hospital

Livestock Price Declines at East St. Louis Auction

Cattle receipts reach 1100 head with insufficient slaughter steers or heifers to test market. Hogs show 1.75 to 2.00 lower for butchers and sow prices unevenly down to 38.50 in higher weight ranges. Cows rise 50 cents to one dollar, with utilities to canners and cutters trading between 14.50 and 24.00.

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TRICO Campbell Hill Giant City School Board Carbondale Planning Commission Wednes E. College Toler Benton FOX Webster Steeleville University Four Saluki Harrisburg Royal Flash Airport Coonskin Liberty Macon County Coulterville S. University Tri County Special Education Center Oakdale Oakland Ave Carbondale Safety Commission Oakdale House Carbondale Grade School W. Main St Carbondale High School Board Cchs Learning Center Schoos Complex National Association of Retired Federal Employees Marion Carnegie Library Williamson Franklin Counties Mental Health Enlightenment Group S. 14Th St Jackson County Mental Health Center Board of Directors Pearl Tripp Florence V. Dooley Rogers and Whitney Virgil Elmore Cana Roscoe Dooley Jackson, Mo Sandra Lind Johnston City Brenda Etheridge Gail Moore Rocky Ernest Cox Terre Haute Reba Cox Charleston W. Va Leva Jane Walker Buncombe Cedar Grove Church Ray Beasley Cedar Grove Mount Whitney Walker Marion Memorial Hospital Nora Elizabeth Lambert Gurley Virgil Walker Geraldine Billingsley Wilma Gale Freeport Bonnie Kerr Wood River Sally Ann Bennett Lakeland Fla Thompsonville West Frankfort Lakeland General Hospital Bennett Hamilton County John E Frances McCain Kelley John R. Bennett Forrest Russell Jim Leah Louhslange Copper City Ruby Bennett Washington, D.C Merodine Clark Harahan Geraldine Estes Maud Webb Alice Hewlett Stone Funeral Home Hassie Sandusky Denver Colo George van Natta Warren Robbins Bruce Holland Herrin City Sandusky Valley Manor Thomas Mary Walker Goins Aquilla Sandusky Christian Church Rebekah Lodge Gene Broomfield Ollie Cluck Depot St Benton Medical Center Edward Elsie Hutchens Levi Tom Cluck Adolph Zwengel Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery Myrtle Bankston W. Hendrickson St George W Alice Moulton Green Earl Bankston Sangamo Electric Orcill George Route 5 Bob Bill Wilson Funeral Home Kenneth McNeely Fountain Cemetery Funeral Burl Hand 7Th St St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Denny and Pettett Funeral Home Susie Borella Orient American Beauty Strongsville Ohio Emma Westerland Palo Alto Calif Carrie Sheffler Victoria Stamper Lillian Roth Wichita Falls Tex Parker- Reedy Funeral Home Joseph Hall Denning Cemetery Marilyn Cyr County Line Frank Trotter Mitchell Funeral Home Miss Cyr Pearce Hospital Eldorado Jean Parks Carolyn Pearl Thompson Tripp N. Garfield St Tripp Mt. Pleasant George Tripp Pittsburg Lillie Rice Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church Poordo Church Lee Long S. 2Th St Edward E. Souders Herrin City Cemetery Mr. Long Nora Sadler Long Cecil Watson Agnes Anderson Robbs Nan Nelson Pearl Kamptinen Paul Detroit Mich Richard Murphysboro Area Perry Marshall Browniing Vercellino Jennie Schneider Vesta Crain Susan Jones Herbert Linkis Mildred Dubois Teel Betty Fulkerson Joann Pierce Geneva Hall Margaret Eater Lorene Dubois Baker Eliza Lesser Poe Minnie Royalton Memorial Marion Baemmons Toker Susan Ida Wears Delores Trowbridge Irvin Davis Pauline Layman Nellie Dongela Hamilton Mary Eskra Joseph Camden Stella Parks Imogene Nutty Leanne Needham Ardell Norris Arthur McAnnelly Opal Roberts Sylvia Childers James Bathon Albert Atwood Patsy Minton Duana Jackson Eva Christopher Tayior Rick Bourcard Alfonso Coetio Rowland Randall Smallwood Henry Walter Galik John Bruns Waterloo Thompson Vicki Tameron Folden Benjamin Deichmann Alma Baldwin Joslin Jimmie Schumacher ST. Joseph Memorial Ragle John Singleton Janet Makanda Rickenbaugh Michael Barone David Baltizell Tina Granda Tower Beilmann Arnold Jacob Carlson Viola Swaar Robert Sullivan Kenneth Vergennes Sparta Thurman Myrtis Lewis Maria Coulterville Smith Dennison Dudenbostel Karen New Athens Girdiner Elsie Walsh Shaw Jill Barnes Scott Gentry Fred Smith Coulterville Pickford Jane Aaron Martha Coulterville Moore Winnie Rostian Florence Marissa Hamilton Steeteville Smith Cleo Dewitt Zeigler Hendee David Hendee Douglas Edwards Howard Short Donnie Royalton Golden Carterville Spicer Gloria Marion Batts Esther Durham Hazel Norris Albert Barclay Louise Doty Shirley Energy Lautz June Catherine and Baby Catherine Oster Kitty Anna Pearman Kathleen Crowell Mamie Cobden Coleman Mary Ligon Louise Redcloud Alin Clark Stacy Leavenworth Kan Pollard Bobby Washington County Nashville Horstmeyer Violet Okanville Cameron Barbara Ashley Weber Diane Hoyleton Suecmeyer Susan Baby Meyer Eileen Doctors Memorial Milred du Bois Golden Brazine Holt Katherine du Quoin Lingle Philip Freeman Cora Fart Rosemary Lance Randy Lesser Cornett Brian Marion Hess Brandon Wanda Cambria Descher Ruby Dorris Maurice Edenton Alice Evans Christopher Green Elkville Gurley Evar Jacoby Tommie King Margaret Lampkins Dorothy Lewis Delano Philipps Orpha Buncombe Purcell Reiff Baby Girl Cambrie Rouhardeh Kendra Herrin Walkup Winton Rowland & Co Tsac
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