Carbondale Youth Injured In Scooter Crash On Old Route 15
A Carbondale youth, James Ragsdale, 16, was treated for minor injuries after his motor scooter collided with a car on Old Route 15 near the state highway garage. Billy L. Cavaness, 18, of Jonesboro, the car operator, was not hurt. The incident occurred after 30 pm, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
James Ragsdale
Doctors Hospital
Billy L. Cavaness
Jonesboro
Ater
Earl F. Mitchell
Maryland Heights
Massac County
Mitchell
New Columbia
Massac Memorial Hospital
Metropolis
Rt. 3
Grand Tower Road
Johnny M. Carroll
Murray
Robert L. Hilton
Birmingham
Ala
Hilton
Patricia Hilton
Lee Ann Hilton
Carroll
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Alabama
Carrolt
St. Louis
James McCadney
Pinckneyville
Samuel 0. Tanner
Stonefort
Rodman
Hancock
Marion
Rt. 13
Philip M. Pfeffer
St. Lidory
Lowell Keel
Carrier Mills
Larry Wilson
Coulterville
Lawrence Bruns
Cecil Shepherd
Barlow
Robert C. Chaplin
Alton
Chester
Gladys Rothe
Sparta
Patty Goforth
Tilden
Rivers of Cave
David R. Gyer
Centralia
Cyril A. Curry
Nat King Cole Improving After Lung Tumor Treatment
Santa Monica reports singer Nat King Cole showing excellent progress at St. John's Hospital where cobalt treatments for a lung tumor have been ongoing since December 8. The publicized update comes as he remains under medical care in California.
Sale To Minor Case Involving Ava Area Tavern
Jackson County State's Atty. Richard Richman said no charges have been filed in an alleged sale of intoxicants to a minor at an Ava area tavern. Investigators identified the tavern only as the Ava area tavern while further checks are conducted by Ava authorities and the state's attorney's office. A 20-year-old Carbondale youth cited for a traffic violation said he had bought intoxicants there.
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Jackson County
Richard Richman
Richman
Carbondale
Ava
Fatal rollover on Herrin-Johnston City road claims one
One man was killed and another injured when a car rolled off the embankment on the Herrin Johnston City blacktop at 1 55 a m. The dead man was James Abby Hamilton 44 of Saluda DC His son in law Ben L Hartman 40 of Marion was injured. Authorities said seat belts were installed and the driver possibly lost control as right wheels left the pavement The car tumbled two to three times ending about 60 yards from the road An inquest was to be held at 1230 p m today Hamilton born January 20 1920 in Augusta Ga was a factory worker burial set for Asheboro NC and Herrin funeral home in charge
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Herrin - Johnston City
James Abby Hamilton
Saluda
D.C
Ben L. Hartman
Marion
Herbert Fine
Carterville
Dr. Fine
Hartman
Herrin
George van Natta
Hamilton
Fine
Walter Lowe
Inhnston City
Lowe
Augusta
Julius and
Maybelle Robertson Hamilton
Pugh Funeral
Free Parking Approved for Carbondale Holiday Tournament
Carbondale officials will provide free parking next Monday through Wednesday to promote the downtown area during the holiday basketball tournament at the Arena of Southern Illinois University. Out of town visitors with tickets will still receive passes, while merchants are urged to minimize all‑day parking.
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Carbondale
Town
Carbondale Merchants Association
Southern Mlinois University
Mines Idle Friday Report Summary
All mines show no activity on Friday with several entries listing mines idle and not working. Saturday projections indicate some mines, including El-Ben and Zeigler, may resume operations while others remain idle or undergoing status reviews.
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El-Ben
Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity Burning Star
Burning Star
New Elk Lodge Planned for Herrin Area
The Herrin Elks Club will build a one story lodge with textured brick to blend into nearby woods. Clifford Fields and Associates designed the facility with dining and meeting rooms a lodge hall lounge sauna and cocktail area. It will replace 1015 Park Ave south of Herrin city limits on the west side of Rt 148 with a budget of 167000 for site work construction and furnishing.
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Elks Lodge
Elk’s Lodge
Herrin Club
Clifford Fields and Associates
Herrin
Rt.148
Park Ave
Marion Man Dies After Being Struck by Auto
James DeLeonardo 73 of 814 M Granite St Marion died at 2 14 p m at Marion Memorial Hospital from head arm and leg injuries after being struck at 6 a m Wednesday on Old Rt 19 a mile west of Westernaite Estates by Ronald May 21 Carbondale May swerved into a ditch but was not hurt DeLeonardo born in Italy March 1 1891 lived in Marion 55 years retired coal miner left a wife Eva three sons Frank Marion John Anton Mo three daughters Mrs Sam Porato Chicago Mrs Dan Turnbull Tallahassee Fla Mrs Earl Kupferer St Louis 12 grandchildren two great grandchildren funeral 10 a m Saturday Wilson Funeral Home Marion Rev John Cedilot burial Rose Hill Cemetery call after 2 p m Friday
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Marion
James DeLeonards
Granite St
Jim Marion Memorial Hospital
Old Ri
Westernaite Estates
Ronald May
Carbondale
DeLeonardo
May
Italy
Eva
Frank
John
Afton
Mise
Chicago
Sam Porato
Dan Turnbull
Tallahassee
Fla
Earl Kupferer
St. Louis
Wilson Funeral Home
John Cedilot
Rose Hill Cemetery
Police Car Repair Okayed
A low bid of 8 dollars was accepted for repair work on a Carbondale police car damaged in an accident on December 1. Vogler Motor Co. will perform the work after the right side was damaged when a westbound car forced the police vehicle into a stop light at East Main and North Marion. Patrolman Terry Piersol, 24, was turning right onto Main when the crash occurred at noon. The other car fled. reports say it was in the right lane and Piersol turned too sharply. No tickets were issued and the car remained drivable.
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Carbondale
Vogler Motor Co
East Main
North Marion Streets
Terry Piersol
Main Street
Piersol
North Marion Street
Jack Hazel
International students enjoy holiday cookie parties at SIU
Southern Illinois University's International Students Center hosts a Christmas program for foreign students with plans to visit local families and schools. Mrs Mary Wake land coordinates events with Nelson L Bossing and his wife hosting cookie tastings featuring country specific cookies on several days including today, Sunday, and January 3.
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Southern Illnois University
International Students Center
Mary Wakeland
Illinois
Nelson L. Bossing
Turkeys Arrive in Mississippi for Christmas Aid
Christmas turkeys flow into Mississippi as comedian Dick Gregory guides the effort. About 62,000 pounds of frozen turkey will be distributed through churches and hall meet venues in a dozen towns to aid thousands of Black, white, and Indian poor.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Dick Gregory
Gregory
Hells
Police Briefs From Chester Include Fines In Lane Use And Speeding
Chester reports list Howard Francis Roy fined ten dollars for illegal lane use and speeding. Edward Ruebke fined thirty dollars for hunting rabbits during deer season in Steeleville.
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Chester
Howard Francis Roy
Steeleville
Edward Ruebke
Snow Expected Warmth Sets Records For Christmas Snow
Weather Bureau notes a likely snowfall tonight with heavier snow possible by Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures tonight fall about 49 degrees from a high near 68, with area records set for the date in Beaton West Frankfort Murphysboro Carbondale Herrin and Marion.
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Cals Ro
Beaton
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Police Start Christmas Road Alert
State police tighten highway patrols to curb holiday traffic deaths in Southern Illinois. Condition Red starts at 6 p.m. and lasts 78 hours until midnight Sunday. In the past week seven people died on area roads, raising 1964 fatalities to 134, nine below 1963 for the same date.
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Ilnois
Rais
Uthels
Four Held In Herrin Alcohol Case
A Herrin area man and three teenagers were held in the Herrin city jail for investigation after police found opened beer in a car. Those detained are Clifton Robertson aged 28 Kenneth Robertson son 15 James Robertson 17 all of Rt 1 Herrin and William Sisk 18 of Johnston City.
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Herrin Area
Herrin City
Herrin
Clifton Robertson
Kenneth Robertson
James Robertson
Rt. 1
William Sisk
Johnston City
Murphysboro Plans Private Census Over 1960 Count
Murphysboro leaders criticize 1960 census figures showing 673 residents and plan a private count. Mayor Joe Williams told City Councilmen that a local census could offset costs with fuel allotment savings, citing Carbondale’s 3,834 gain and Carbondale fuel tax impact. The 1959 census recorded 9,141 residents, and water customers have risen about 450 since 1953, signaling growth. Councilmen approved the idea for further action early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Joe Williams
Carbondale
City approves ordinance for primary vote
Murphysboro city council approves a primary election for February 23 with a general on April, setting five polling sites and officials. Incumbents listed are all Democrats. If only one candidate files per office, the primary may be canceled. Polling places include Jackson County Courthouse Ward 1 and four other locations with designated staff.
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Murphysboro
Joe Williams
Kenneth Taylor
Bill Hardwig
Ernie Miller
Tom Stevenson
John Wright
Bruce Richmond
Bob McCormack
Jackson County
Lerkie Henrich
Emma McGhee
Robbie McDownell
Hedwig Gebhardt
Charlotta Wanstreet
Katie Woll
Lucille Perschbacher
Ruth Fenwick
Ruth Beach
Matilda Fricke
Lela Ferrill
City
LE. File
C. Garner
Philip Florio
Charles Helwig
Emma Gaertner
Wisely Florist
Louise Baumler
Rachel Luke
Lillian Carruthers
Betty Hardwig
William Ronald
Leland Lockard
Ray Naussey
Mary Connelly
Virginia Sorrells
Shirley Moore
Arlene Wright
Council Picks Glen Boner Elected Franklin County Leader
Glen Boner of West Frankfort was elected president of the Franklin County Agricultural Advisory Council at the 12th annual awards dinner at Christopher Grade School. Officers named for next year include vice president Bill Burgoon, secretary Oliver Taube, treasurer Bob Melcher, and John Bauman as retiring president. The Ernest Payne family of Thompsonville was named the first Farm Family of the Year. The event honored outstanding agricultural achievements with G. J. Christenson as principal speaker.
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Glen Boner
West Frankfort
Franklin County Agricultural Advisory Council
Council
Christopher
Bill Burgoon
G.J. Christenson
Ed Webb
Ewing
Tomlinson Farm
Olver Taube
Thompson Farms
Glen Bennett
John Bauman
Tom Britton
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Bobby McEver
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McEver
Rhonda Hall
Mur
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Warmth
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