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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
3
Mrs. Christine Mercer of 607 Nevada Ave Carterville reported a Monday burglary. The Williamson County Sheriff said the home break in led to $700 to $740 missing after the telephone line was cut. Mercer had recently been released from Marion Memorial Hospital.
Two holiday dances are set for Herrin Teen Town with a Christmas dance tonight 8 to 12:30 featuring the Four Wests of Benton and a New Year’s Eve dance December 31 from 8 to 12:30. Admission for members is 25 to 33 cents with higher for nonmembers. Teen Town events mark the second anniversary of the building on Cherry Street.
Charles Iee 17 of 600 Preasant Court Marion was treated for injuries after being thrown from a car in a wreck on a ramp from Interstate RL 47 to RLWs around 445 p.m. Deputy Sheriff Earl Long investigated the incident at Marion Memorial Hospital Tuesday night.
159 pupils at Zeigler-Royalton Grade School fell ill with vomiting and cramps two to three hours after a pre holiday turkey dinner. Health officials found staphylococcus in the dressing after analyzing samples at the Carbondale regional lab. None were hospitalized. The health department to increase inspections and provide food handling education to cafeteria staff.
A seven year old Colorado girl visiting in Christopher for the holidays was struck by a car driven by 68 year old Winiford J Hiller of Lor Street. Sharon Livingston suffered a fracture of her right thigh and bruises to her chest and shoulder. The collision occurred as the girls crossed the street. Hiller said they ran in front of his car traveling 20 to 25 miles per hour. She is the daughter of Altman and Mrs Robert Livingston Rid Hoyatton of Denver. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Monday on North Victor Route 2 Mulkeytown.
SIU officials report 5 001 car permits issued for Carbondale campus this fall and 11 619 enrollment, with a two to one parking space ratio. Of the permits 1 873 went to faculty and staff and 3 328 to students. Details show growing car use among faculty, commuters, married students, and graduate students, with about 2,500 spaces available and 2,500 parking spots.
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray charged the state health department places West Frankfort Union Hospital on a low priority list for Public Works Acceleration Act aid. An $1 million plan for a new adjacent building seeks a $750,000 federal grant and has reportedly been sent to Washington without state review. A separate Benton site proposal for a $653,400 grant on a $990,000 nursing addition was reviewed and forwarded. Gray urged inspection by federal health officials if needed, arguing county needs and mine disaster risks justify West Frankfort’s consideration and that Benton location was chosen for a centrally located site amid beds in the north part of Franklin County.
William J. Johnson assistant director of the state Bureau of Mines and Minerals died Christmas morning at his Du Quoin home. He collapsed in his living room and was pronounced dead by the Perry County coroner. The inquest is pending. Johnson, born October 14, 1891, had long served in state mining roles and previously worked in various mine and construction positions. He leaves a wife, a daughter Genevieve Rainey, a son Maurice, two sisters, and two grandchildren. funeral services are set for Friday at the Schroeder Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
A Herrin mother calls the Tupelo Children's Mansion orphans visit a real Christmas as 44 girls and boys stay with Herrin families over the holidays. Jackie Scalzo and Henrietta Parker, 15 and 8, play with Herrin youths Eddy and Dennis Avripa, while fostering families hope for a two week summer return and a church board request for next year.
The Mississippi River shows a faint but steady rise in depth over a 40 mile stretch after a week of shallow water iced up more than 300 barges. Cape Girardeau reports 7.5 feet, Thebes 6.3 feet, and about 100 barges have begun moving up from Cairo as runoff from the Ohio increases depth. The Weather Bureau expects no fall in water level for several days.
Law officers from 16 southern Illinois counties gather at 1 30 p m January 6 at District 18 State Police HQ in Du Quoin. Capt Elza Brantley says the meeting aims to acquaint new sheriffs with policies of other agencies and outline facilities at the District 13 level and state police procedures for joint cases.
Christopher James R. Snyder, 44, of 3434 S. 39th Ave., Chicago, pleaded guilty and was fined $15 including costs by Police Magistrate Fred Ballard on a ticket issued by Police Chief Thomas R. Haynes for intoxication.
Carl Tadd living above the Poe Service Station in Grand Tower reported burglars entered the rest room area and broke through the ceiling. They warned him to go back upstairs and fled on foot after taking about ten dollars in small change from the cash register. Sheriff Arch Edwards said the case is under investigation.
An inquest is set for 7 p m in Du Quoin into the death of Karl Drake Werner a child who died after a rope apparently caught around his neck in a basement accident on Dec 16 at his grandmother’s home 6252 Main Street The boy son of Capt Gary L Werner was reported to have died of strangulation and his father recently returned from military duty in Asia for funeral services this Saturday.
Barbara Jungwaelter of Chester was fined $30 including costs by Police Magistrate M R Snapp after Chester police ticketed her for not possessing a driver’s license.
Paterson J J Paterson associate professor of agricultural engineering at Southern Illinois University has been appointed to a three year term on the American Society of Agricultural Engineers committee on Vocational Agriculture Teacher Education.
Cold Thursday night forecast for Southern Illinois with a 10 degree low and 30 degree high. Mostly cloudy with light snow possible. Ice patches reported north of a line through Carbondale at 5 am. Local readings included Benton 34/19, Marion 16, Williamson County Airport 34, with various towns in the 14 to 18 range. A quarter inch of snow noted at Benton.
Billy J. Curry of Car terville, a former mental patient, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and attempt to kill Dr. John W. Johnson of Marion Memorial Hospital after allegedly threatening the doctor with a pocket knife on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Curry, treated for a cut hand from breaking a door glass at his home, drew the knife, pressed it to Johnson’s chest, then fled. He was captured near the Illinois Central tracks three blocks from the hospital, returned to the ER, hospitalized overnight, and later moved to the city jail. A nurse and an orderly were not threatened. The warrant was sworn by Dr. Johnson. the magistrate recused himself. Curry had previously been a patient at Anna State Hospital.
Roger Camden, 21, of Murphysboro was released under a $750 sheriff's bond pending a county court hearing on probation violation. He had been placed on a year’s probation in Jackson County Court in August for driving without a license. Sheriff Arch Edwards said Camden was recently questioned about possible involvement in the disappearance of a Carbondale girl known to have run away from home.
Roger L. Welge Chester was fined 12 dollars including costs by Justice of Peace Lauvis Blechis after a speeding allegation by State Trooper Robert Kezely.
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