Gray Might Reconsider Run If He Adds To Staff
Rep Kenneth J Gray said Thursday night he might seek re election if the Democratic party relieves him of heavy workload He noted his seven staffers and a staff budget around 40000 He spoke at the Woodrow Wilson Memorial banquet in Anna and earlier said he would not run again for health reasons Chet Townsend plans an announcement Thursday about his own plans and Gray is to reconsider his decision at a party meeting January 6 in Hertin Mine report: all mines idle Saturday.
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Kenneth J. Gray
West Frankfort
Democratic Party
Gray
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Association
Anna
Congress
Chet Townsend
Townsend
Her- Tin
Bond Issue Vote Approves Hospital Addition in Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Community Hospital District residents approve a 500000 general obligation bond by 176 votes to finance a 750000 addition. Voters 1859 cast, 19 ballots spoiled. 1008 for 832 against. The project adds 42 by 175 foot two story base with future top floor, 45-50 beds, federal funds covering about 250000. Fischer Hermeling of Carbondale is architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Fischer-Hermeling , Firm of
Garbondale
Four Hurt In Wreck In Central Illinois
Four youths were treated at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro after a two car collision near News Rt 13 and the De Soto blacktop. Kenneth Bohnenstiehl 18 Staunton Michael Cavanagh 20 Strawn and their passengers suffered facial cuts. all were released the same day. Bohnenstiehl was ticketed for a right of way violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
James Hiller
Kenneth J. Bohnenstiehl
Staunton
Michael Cavanagh
Strawn
News Rt
de Soto Black- Top
Bohnenstiehl
Robert Keiser
Litchfield
West Frankfort United Fund Nears Goal
The West Frankfort United Fund drive is about 5,000 short of its 18,925 goal. Secretary Wilma Campbell reported contributions total 13,138.71. She said holiday delays may push completion into January as efforts continue.
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West Frankfort United Fund
Wilma Campbell
Campbell
Fire Damages Rural Home on Route 3 Murphysboro
A flue fire in a frame house on Route 3 Murphysboro Thursday caused about 400 in damage. The Donald Carter family occupied the home, with the living room ceiling suffering the heaviest damage. Firemen were called at 4 p.m. A second call at 4:30 p.m. reported a kerosene stove overheated in a trailer at 2121 Alexander Ave, causing about 20 damage. Charles Roach and his wife Hoe resided in the trailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt 3
Murphysboro
Donald ‘Carter
Alexander Ave
Charles Roach
Hoe
Officials urge registration as new criminal code takes effect
Jackson County law officers are briefed on the Illinois Criminal Code with a three session school and distribution of copies. State's Attorney William Ridgeway stresses a Monday start and notes changes such as grand versus petit theft limits at 150 dollars. Carl Sneed plans a county wide meeting next week. Ridgeway also requires gambling stamp buyers to register with the county clerk by Tuesday and says he will check federal and internal revenue files for compliance. The county board has ordered registration of all pinball machines and similar amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Law
Sneed
Robert Butler
University of Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
Williamson
Ridgeway
Wreck Prompts Pinball Registration Debate Near Mt Vernon
No injuries were reported after a wreck on Rt 450 near East Mt Vernon. District 13 officials said pinball registrations are not worthwhile. two witnesses said cars driven by Ches Vernon and Jerry Waddell collided. The registration fee is $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Ridgeway
Mt. Vernon
Ches
Vernon
Jerry Waddell
Opdyke
Seaver plans to buy St Andrew’s Hospital to house SIU dorms
Charles Seaver of Murphysboro said he will exercise an option to buy the St Andrew’s Hospital building for 30000 to create a 52 room dormitory for Southern Illinois University students. He has rented rooms to 13 people, two students, and will close the building this week until enough new tenants arrive. The sale from the Belleville Diocese requires final purchase within a year. University housing officials and Chamber of Commerce members have discussed transit as SIU explores housing options for Murphysboro and Carbondale campuses. The building, vacated after the new St Joseph Memorial Hospital opened, was built about 1907 and includes a fire escape, sprinkler system, and basement cafeteria potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. Seaver
Murphysboro
St. Andrew's Hospital
Uilding
Southern Ilinois University
Seaver
Walnut St
Belleville
Catholic Church
Albert Zuroweste
SIU
Carbondale
Chamber , of ‘Commerce
Wilson Seeks School Post in Murphysboro Race
Wilson Lessley Wilson current assistant principal at Murphysboro Town ship High School announces bid for Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools. He has a long career in education including Sparta schools and Murphysboro assignment plus coaching, withVirgil Wheeles and Monroe Deming also seeking the post in a multi party bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lessley Wilson
Murphysboro Township High School
Wilson
Rt. 3
Murphysboro
Jacob
Sparta Township
Slippery Hock State Teachers College
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Illinois
Sparta
Slippery Rock Teachers College
GOP
Virgil Wheeles
Wheeles
Monroe Deming
Vergennes High School
Deming
Cavaness Seeks Post in New 21st District GOP
L Cavaness of Marion announces he will seek the Republican state central committeeman post from the new 21st Congressional District in the April 10 primary. He notes prior service as Williamson County GOP committeeman, Navy submarine service, and his roles with Marion Finance Co. and Swift and Co. He is married with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C.cavaness
W. J Maplewood St
Marion
Republican State Central
21St
Charles Jean
Anna
Caveness
Williamson County
GOP
Henry
Hank" Wright
Cavaness
Hervin
U. S. Navy Submarine Service
Herrin High School
Southern Illinois University
Marion Finance: Co
Swift and Co
Education Board Picked to Guide Higher Education
Springfield Dec 29 AP appointment of eight persons to serve on the newly created State Board of Higher Education announced by Gov. Otto Kerner. Names include Ben W. Heineman Chicago chairman Richard J Nelson Evanston Fred W Heittmann Jr Glenview Mrs Auguste G Hershey Alton Louis A Tavener Hinsdale George S Harris Chicago Hugh S Bonard Jo el and Conrad Bergendorf Rock Island with SIU trustees and the superintendent of public instruction to join. SIU board chair John Page Wham says other SIU delegate will be chosen at a special meeting and the SIU board will probably meet by mid January. Wham expresses optimism about the board's work and says it should benefit SIU and other state institutions. The new board will study programs and needs as one of its first steps after organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Board of Higher’ Education
Otto
Kerner
Ben W. Heineman
Chicago
Richard
J. Nelson
Evanston
Fred ‘W. Heitmann Jr
Glenview
Auguste G. Hershey
Alton
Louis ‘A. Tavener
Hinsdale
George 8. Harris
Hugh
Bonard
Joel
Conrad Bergendorf
Rock Island
University of Ilinois
Southern Illois University
Teacher's’ Colleges Board
Superintendent of Public Instruction
John Page Wham
Southern Illinois University Board
SIU
Wham
Higher Board
ARABoard Okays Loan To Good Luck Glove Co
The Area Redevelopment Administration Board of Review tentatively approved a $200,000 loan for Good Luck Glove Co to remodel a building in Metropolis. The firm already operates factories in Carbondale and Metropolis. Final approval is expected in two to four weeks. The project aims to create about 200 additional jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Luck Glove Co
Area Redevelopment Administration Board of Review
Metropolis
Carbondale
Met
Pinckneyville Beats Carbondale in Consolation at Centralia
Pinckneyville defeated Carbondale 56 to 45 to reach the consolation bracket in the 19th annual Centralia holiday basketball tourney. Standouts included Carbondale players Acks 14 and Algee 10 with Salém and Lee noted in play.
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Pinckneyville
Carbondale
Centralia
Salém
Banger Lee -Pan
Springer
Rheinecker
Reha
Acks
Algee
Monroe
Moore
Low Southern Illinois Temps Hit Subzero Readings
Weather data from the Weather Bureau at Cairo shows morning readings plunging across Southern Illinois with four to seven degrees in towns like Benton Carbondale and Cairo and 26 below in some areas. By 11 am readings varied, but forecasts indicate a gradual warm up with highs around 25 to 30 today and 35 to 40 on Saturday.
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Southern
Illinois
Ben‘ton
Carbondale
Cairo
Marion
Murphysboro
Carbondale youth shot at after stolen car chase
A 15 year old Carbondale youth, who had stolen a 1960 car, was captured by Patrolman James Stearns after fleeing on foot. Chief Roy Bain said the boy would likely be jailed briefly. no charges filed against the car owner. The pursuit began near 6:08 S Forest SE and the car was recovered at 8:50 p.m. by Stearns with assistance from university police. The youth had no prior record and reportedly acted on impulse.
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Carbondale
James Stearns
Roy Bain
Forest
Stearns, Asst
Jack Hazel
State and University
Stearns
Maggie Boswell Resigns to Join Illinois State Journal
Margaret Boswell, women's editor of the Southern Illinois, has resigned to accept a position on the Illinois State Journal and Register at Springfield. She will be a reporter on the women's staff, assuming duties in early January after graduating from the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Boswell
Ilinois
Illinois State Journal
Register
Springfield
Miss. Boswell
Miss Boswell
University of Ilinois
Holland Furnace Co relocates Murphysboro warehouse after damage
Hol yland Furnace Co operations moved to a new site two blocks north at 1th and Locust streets near Connie's Cafe while repairs continue after an early Saturday incident. Manager Harold D. Atkins says the workroom and storage were shifted, an inventory is underway to assess damage, and significant losses are expected including motors and timing units for furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyland Furnace Co
Murphysboro
Harold D. “Atkins
Locust Streets
Connie's Cafe
Atkins
11Th St
West Frankfort Men Go On Vacation Trips
George R. Lockard, president of the Bank of West Frankfort, is reported in good condition after a heart attack on a train en route to Pittsburgh. He was admitted to Presbyterian Hospital and may be hospitalized about three weeks. Frank Trobaugh, West Frankfort city attorney, became ill in Albuquerque while traveling with Mrs. Trobaugh toward Arcadia, California to visit their son-in-law and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
George R. Lockard
Bank of West Frankfort
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Hospital
Lockard
Frank. Trobaugh
City
Al‘buquerque
Trobaugh
Mr . Snider
Arcadia
Calif
Police Brief From Carbondale to Chicago Traffic Case
A police brief notes a traffic citation issued by State Trooper John M. Donahue in Chicago for passing in a no passing zone. Details reference Carbondale Chester Mason and Dréxel Boulevard with a finced cost of 10 dollars including costs by Justice Roy Hall.
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Carbondale
Chester
Mason
Dréxel Blvd
Chicago
Justice of the
Roy Hall
John M. ‘Donahue
Tavern license renewals in Jackson County updated
The Jackson County liquor office lists tavern license renewals and changes. Several establishments in Murphysboro and De Soto, including White Rose and Midland Inn, receive Class A permits for beer and liquor, with others getting Class B or C. Fees: $250 Class A, $150 Class B, $75 Class C. County Board Chairman James Gillmore serves as liquor commissioner.
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Joe
Murphysboro
Anthony Stagno
Neunert
Ruby
Brunkhorst
Carrie's Tavern
Carrie D. Baines
Kinkaid
Mabel
Virgil Smith
Dave's
Rt. 2
Murpysboro
Speedy's
de Soto
Frank and
Ralph Parrish
Burkes
Cora Lenty
Club 77
Ava
George C
Hilltop
Rt. 144
James Gillmore
Police Brief in Carbondale Traffic Signal Violation
State trooper Wayne H. Pyle issued a peace bond to Edward Carbondale 2418 Forrest St for disobeying a traffic signal. He was fined $10 including costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Edward
Forrest
St Atteries
Wayne H. Pyle
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