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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1950
Page
2
Twenty five Southern Illinoisans, the largest consignment since 1945, depart Carbondale for final enlistment exams in St Louis. Most enter the Air Force. one Army recruit is James Albert Dover of Carbondale.
Eurvee Jackson of Racine Wisconsin was visiting his mother in law Emma ton Harris on South Holland street when an argument with his wife’s family led to Harris firing a .22 rifle. Jackson suffered a facial wound and neck exit. treated at Herring hospital and discharged. Sheriff Ora Kirby arrested Jackson. he was fined 28 dollars 49 cents for intoxication and disturbance of the peace after arraignment. No charges were filed against Mrs Harris.
Jackson county assessors across 16 townships start a routine re assessment ordered by the State Department of Revenue after an Illinois Supreme Court ruling voided the Supervisor of Assessments. Officials expect few objections and anticipate keeping 1950 values, with books routed to the county treasurer and then to the Board of Review for final checks.
About 25 youngsters ages five to twelve attended a story telling hour at the Carbondale public library during the annual Children's Christmas party. Librarian Fern Brewer noted strong turnout despite competing events as the basement reading room sparkled with Christmas decorations. Assistant Librarian Phyllis Lewis told stories and played vintage tales while homemade cookies and candy were served.
John W. Thornton 71 longtime SIU police chief in Carbondale died about 10 15 p.m. Monday at Holden hospital He served as head of the SIU police since 1942 He lived at 210 West Almond Street Carbondale Survived by wife five daughters two sons two brothers ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral set Thursday at 1 p m at Grace Methodist Church with Dr Glenn Sharp officiating Burial in Oakland Cemetery Friends may call Huffman Funeral Home.
A kiln at the Murphysboro Charcoal company plant on Route 144 exploded at 7:25 am causing $10,000 in damage. The kiln held 60 cords of wood and had a history of trouble. The blast blew holes in the structure, and the plant has operated for years under Floyd Black, its owner.
Miss Anna Lou Kloepper from Gorham high school, a SIU sophomore majoring in mathematics, received the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers scholarship for top sophomore averages and teaching career intent. She holds a 4.85 GPA, earned four honor letters, the Balfour Citizenship award, and was valedictorian. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kloepper with siblings Raymond and Ilene.
David Chadwick 12 of Cora underwent an emergency appendectomy at St. Andrew's hospital Murphysboro Monday morning. His condition was reported satisfactory after the operation following a Sunday afternoon attack. He was moved to the hospital Sunday evening.
James Black, 52, a Carterville patrolman, was critically injured when his patrol area was struck by Jim Garavaglia, 21, of Herrin while directing traffic around a ditched car on North Division Street. Black suffered skull fractures, a broken leg, and internal eye injuries. Garavaglia was charged with reckless driving and released. he will be tried Friday.
Mrs Millie Johnson aged 102 of Murphysboro died suddenly at 4 a m Sunday at 310 South Eighth Street She leaves a grandson Gentry Freeman and a granddaughter Mrs Rosie Barber among eight grandchildren The funeral is Thursday at 11 a m at Jackson Funeral Home Carbondale with Rev L D Parker officiating burial in Tower Grove Cemetery Murphysboro
Carbondale had a quiet three day holiday with no fire calls. Police chief Lee Davis commended motorists for careful driving during the Christmas rush. The last recorded wreck was a minor Dec 20 incident and only one minor arrest occurred during the weekend.
Early results from 1947 trials by the Carbondale branch of the Central States Forest Experiment Station show trees planted on unleveled spoil banks grow faster than those on leveled banks. Species like sweet gum and loblolly pine thrived more on unleveled sites with similar seedling survival but more rabbit damage on leveled banks.
Postmaster Virgil Brown reports normal mail flow at Carbondale post office with Christmas packages delivered on time. Three clerks and one driver worked Christmas Day. five clerks and two drivers handled late consignments on Sunday. Regular window hours resume and New Year weekend delivery unchanged. Ten extra temporary employees assisted over the holidays. seven remain on duty today.
Mrs. John Mueller of Belleville died Sunday after a year of illness. Her sister, Mrs. J. E. Leidenheimer of 120 North Eighth Street, Herrin, has received word of the death.
Howard M. Thrailkill of Carbon Dale, a former Murphysboro High music director and Stamford, Conn. music staffer, led a radiomobile unit for Red Cross relief during a New England storm. As emergency coordinator he and two operators reached flood areas within a half hour, providing crucial communications after telephones failed.
Dr. William J. Tudor, sociology professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, departs Wednesday for Greece to teach and conduct advanced research. He will be away until early June with his wife and three children remaining in Florida since mid December. Tudor will teach rural sociology at the Superior School of Agriculture in Athens. the Greece assignment is one of four U.S. lecturer offers.
Patrick Anthony Barringer two day old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Barringer of 319 East College street Carbondale died Christmas day at Holden hospital Funeral services were held today at 2 p m in Carbondale Funeral home with Dr Glenn Sharpe officiating Burial was in Oakland cemetery He leaves parents a brother Robert paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Barringer of Carbondale and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Tony Romano of Bush
Mrs Emelene Allen a Carbondale x ray technician stands with the millionth chest x ray captured by the State Health Department mobile units Rosemary Teichmann received her x ray in the county survey at Lincoln The program began January 10 1946 and now operates five x ray buses and one transportable unit Mrs Allen has served as a technician with the units for three years
Fred Fraser former Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Deeds in Jackson County will be released from Menard division Illinois State Penitentiary Wednesday after serving one year of a one year to 18 months sentence for embezzlement. His release was approved by the parole board in December. Fraser entered Menard on December 27 1949 after pleading guilty to embezzling office funds.
Annie D Wilson pioneer Negro teacher of Carbondale died at 312 East Jackson at 5 a.m. Monday. Born in Carbondale she taught in Cairo and served as Grand Treasurer of Eastern Star. She leaves husband Clarence, son C Rodger, grandson Rodger Jr and daughter-in-law Levie, all of Chicago. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. at Bethel A M E church. Burial Oakland Cemetery. Jackson Funeral Home in charge.
The Southern Illinois Daily Free Press lists subscription rates for carriers and mail in Carbondale. It notes AP exclusive rights for local news and standard postal details for publication and edition timing.
Almond Cox, 50, owner of the Log Cabin cafe at 1107 South Court street Marion, was slugged and robbed of 190 dollars by two young Negro men at 12 10 a.m. Cox was knocked unconscious after stepping outside to switch off lights. While he lay on the ground the pair rifled the cash register and left with the contents except a ten dollar check.
Circuit Judge Loyd Bradley opened work on what is expected to be a heavy January term docket in Jackson county Murphysboro. He listed cases under consideration and noted a full docket to be announced later this week. Seven cases carried over from September boost anticipated workload as grand jury begins January 8 with hearings set from January 10.
An inquest into the death of William Harrison Lilly will be held at 7 30 tonight in the Jackson County courthouse Murphysboro. Lilly died at St Andrew's Hospital Murphysboro on Sept 12 1950 about a year after a Union county fight allegedly causing injuries leading to death. Coroner Edward Knowles said the inquest was delayed for autopsy results and to notify parties to appear. Lilly allegedly suffered a head wound and remained hospitalized for an extended period.
About 31 delegates from Southern Illinois including seven from Jackson county will attend the 97th annual IEA meeting in Chicago December 27 to 29. Voting only by official delegates or alternates. Retiring president Edith Wentworth leaves July 1951 and J A Mann of Robinson chairs Public Relations.
Otis I Parker 73 of Carbondale died at his home after a long illness. He lived 27 years in Carbondale and once managed a local hardware store. Survived by wife Anna Parker daughter Mary Leeta Clark of Kent Ohio sister Al Fite Villa Ridge and two grandchildren. Rev Ronald B Scriven to officiate at Pulaski Christian Church with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Pulaski. Huffman Funeral Home in charge.
Admitted Saturday and Sunday include Violet Louise Hight and Bryan Lee Carter and several patients from Carbondale Marion Vienna and Colp. Diagnoses range surgical and medical with multiple discharges and a few accident cases. Doctors listed: B H Aikin Noah Reiman E C Coleman and others with families mentioned.
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