Public Housing Work Reports Progress in Williamson Projects
Williamson County Housing Authority chief Julius Steinmarch says winter construction continues on seven buildings totaling 12 units in Hurst Carterville and Marion. At Hurst all seven buildings are enclosed with brickwork nearly done. Carterville shows enclosed framework on 23 units with brick and interior work advancing. Marion site has begun brickwork on most buildings with windows and utilities mostly underway. The Authority meeting Tuesday night was canceled due to bad weather.
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Hurst
Carterville
Marion
Julius Steinmarch
Williamson County Housing Authority
Herrin Fund Receives $83 in Latest Week
The Herrin United Fund drive added $83 this week, bringing the total to $26,540 toward an $28,850 goal. The drive closed early this month but donations and pledges continue, chairman Charles Helleny said. Twelve ag encies will benefit from the drive.
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Herrin United Fund
Charles Helleny
State Sues For Land For Service Road Right of Way
A condemnation suit filed in Williamson County Circuit Court seeks tiny parcels for a service road off Route 13 east of the Pin Oaks Motel. The state targets .01 acre from Ola B Treece and Albert Bleyer, .03 acre from Marion Conolly family land and others. Quick take motion planned by special assistant James Sanders.
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Rt. 13
Williamson County Circuit Court
James Sanders
Marion
Treece
Bleyer
Pin Oaks
Snow skid causes carbondale mishap
Mrs. Mabel Lane Bartlett 53 of 410 E Grand St Carbondale treated and released at Doctors Hospital for minor injuries after a 345 p m collision at the SIU Physical Plant entry road and U S 51 snow skid. Driver Amos Hale Black Jr 17 of I-4 Carbondale was turning into SIU entry while Bartlett headed toward Rt 51. Bartlett car damaged front and rear left doors. Black car had no damage.
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Mabel Lane Bartlett
E. Grand St
Carbondale
Doctors’ Hospital
Bartlett
Southern Illinois University Physical Plant
U. S. Rt. 51
Amos Hale Black Jr
Black
SIU
Rt. 51
Six state universities oppose Illinois super board plan
The six state universities join SIU President David Henry and UI Board President Kenney Williamson in opposition to an Illinois Commission on Higher Education proposal creating an 11 member super board with final authority over programs budgets and planning. They warn of concentrated power, reduced local control, and potential brain drain if adopted. SIU officials say the plan risks chaos in administration and governance, with no appeal from super board decisions. John Page Wham notes local boards may become obsolete under the proposal.
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Illinois Commission On, Higher Education
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
David D. Henry
Kenney E. Williamson
University of Illinois
Williamson
Henry
Universites
Illinois
Charles D. Tenney
SIU
Henry and Williamson
California
Tenney
Commission
Henry Williamson
John Page Wham
SIU Board of Trustees
SIU approves 215 car parking lot at University Center
Triangle Construction wins an $80,779 contract to build a 215 car parking lot at SIU University Center in Carbondale. Cunningham Electric to handle lighting under a $9,659 contract. Work to begin when weather allows. completion expected by next spring. The site replaces a women's playfield and tennis courts near McAndrew Stadium. playfield moved to East Park street and Washington avenue.
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Triangle Construction Company
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
SIU
University Center
Triangle
Cunningham Electric Company
Anna
Fat Spring
McAndrew Stadium
The One Solitary Life of Christmas Greatness
The message extols the nativity figure born to humble parents who stayed in his birth village. He toiled as a carpenter, preached for three years, did not write or hold office, and traveled little. Though opposed and mocked, his crucifixion led to lasting influence across history. May the Prince of Peace dwell in hearts this season.
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Prince of Peace
Manitou Springs Council Member Resigns After Election Loss
A Manitou Springs council member resigned the day after the general election. He had aimed for the county commission seat, which he lost, and said the voters lacked confidence in him.
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Manitou Springs
Cole
Three Drivers Fined in Randolph County
Albert Gross of Evansville and Donald Nitzsche of Evansville were fined 100 plus costs for reckless driving after hearings with Randolph County Judge Paul Nehrt in Chester. Larry McCowan of Chester was fined for reckless driving after a November arrest. Robert Rosendahl of Cutler pled guilty to driving under the influence. case continued.
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Randolph County
Paul Nehrt
Chester
Robert G. Rosendahl
Cutler
Rosendahl
Steeleville
Ivan Casten
Dentist to Lead 1961 Williamson Heart Fund Drive
Dr Richard Bazzetta of Herrin will chair the 1961 Heart Fund campaign in Williamson County the Illinois Heart Association president Dr A Paul Nancy announced. The February drive peaks on Heart Sunday February 26 with door to door canvassing. 1960 chairwoman was Mrs Logan Colp of Carterville.
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Richard Bazzetta
Herrin
Heart Fund
Williamson County
Logan Colp
Carterville
Bazzetta
Demos Open State Job Applications After Dec 26
Democratic job seekers may apply to precinct committeemen after December 26 for state jobs under patronage. Applications are to be screened by the Jackson County Democratic Central Committee. About 47 openings in the Department of Public Works and Buildings, mainly highway jobs, were noted.
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Jackson Democratic
Joe Moll
Moll
Jackson County
Democratic Central Committee
Democrat Party
Jackson
Murphysboro
Department of Public Works
Christmas Stockings for Newborns at St Marys Hospital
Babies born between Christmas Eve and January 1 at St Marys Hospital will go home in Christmas stockings. The hospital auxiliary ladies are sewing oversized stockings and decorating them with ribbons and bells.
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San Francisco
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Mary’s Auxiliary
Pepper origin plant described as climbing Indo-Malayan vine
The pepper source plant is a climbing vine native to the Indo-Malayan region and is not related to sweet or hot garden peppers.
West Frankfort Woman Dies at Union Hospital
Mrs. Jane Rakoczy, 46, of West Frankfort, died at 9 15 a.m. today in Union Hospital. Friends may call at Union Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday. Other arrangements are incomplete.
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Jane Rakoczy
West Frankfort
Union Hospital
Union Funeral Home
Herrin Man Fined For Intoxication In Court
Aaron Cox of Herrin about 60 was fined $10 plus $7.90 costs Monday by Police Magistrate Earl May on a charge of intoxication.
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Herrin
Aaron Cox
Earl May
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Albert Bleyer
Sanders
Southern Wlinuisan
Southern Tilinms Pupilations Inc
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ACE Hardware
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Bracy’s Department Store OF Insurance
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Evansville
Billie Joe Bivens
Donald Albert Nitzsche
George Rushing
Larry T. McCowan
Dr. Bazzetta
Heart Drive
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Zwick
Coquette
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Fredmian
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