Jackson County Tax Bills Delinquency Trends 1955 Report
The 1954 Jackson County tax bill collected in 1955 shows a 5.03 percent delinquency, up from 4.41 percent in 1954. Total current bills paid amount to 2,463.87 and 2,231,087 in collections, about 160,008 less than the prior year. Delinquency rates by township mirror previous levels with minor changes, while OCR fees added to county totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Carl Todd
Todd
Mughvsboro
Deliniquerie Praes
Rosa Barnes Dies at 79 in Chester Funeral Monday
Rosa Barnes 79 of Chester died Friday at Sparta Community Hospital after a two day illness. She married Charles Barnes in 1913 who preceded her in death. Surviving sons George and William Haier, Fred and Joseph Haier, Clarence Haier, Albert Lunsford, Robert Lunsford. daughters Mrs K Boeger and Mrs Madeline Meinert. 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at St John’s Lutheran Church Chester Monday at 2 pm. burial in St John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
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Rosa Barnes
Chester
Sparta Community Hospital
Charles Barnes
J. John’s Lutheran Church of Chester
Welge Funeral Home
St. John’s Lutheran Church
O. B. Hussman
St. John’s Lutheran Cra
Murphysboro Church Sets New Year Masses
St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Murphysboro will observe three New Year’s Day masses at 6:00, 7:45, and 9:30 a.m. The schedule gives parishioners options for early morning worship.
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St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
Murphysboro
Police Briefs from Murphysboro Detailing Fines and Detentions
In Murphysboro Ben Norton of Dewey Street was jailed Saturday held for intoxication fighting and disturbing the peace with fines and costs of 12 dollars assessed by Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. Fred Holliday of North Irth Street paid 12 dollars in costs for intoxication. Alvin Underwood of Murphysboro was fined 12 dollars in costs for intoxication fighting and disturbing the peace. George C. White, 38, of 233 South 13th Street paid 9 dollars in fines and costs for running a stop sign in the state ticket case before Justice of the Peace C M Held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Ben Norton
Dewey Street
Charles Helwig Sr
Fred Holliday
Lrth Sr
Alvin Underwood
George C. White
S. 13Th St
Court of Justice of Peace C. M
Carmi Police Escort Service For New Year’s Eve
Sheriff Kenneth Cole and his deputies offer free chauffeur service after parties to prevent drunken driving. Cole said he hopes to curb wild celebrations and keep minors and fatalities from alcohol related accidents, making the effort worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
Kenneth Cole
Cole
Charles Daniels Dies at 63 in Herrin
Charles C. Daniels 63 of 3 22nd St Herrin died Friday at the Illinois State Training School for Boys in St Charles from coronary thrombosis He had worked there a year and previously was mine manager at Taylor No 5 Freeman Spur He was born December 2 1892 in Ke to Henry and Nokey Daniels He married Laude Smith July 19 1938 in Beaver Dam Ky Survivors include his wife two daughters Hilda Regan and Mrs Edwards two brothers P W Daniels of Kentucky Murray Daniels and Ray Daniels and a sister Mrs Davis of Owensboro Ky The funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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Charles C. Daniels
Herrin
Illinois State Training School For
St. Charles
Daniels
Taylor No
Freeman Spur
Henry
iNekey Bogarth Daniels
Heo
Smith
Beaver Dam
Eas Daniels
A. Méiber
Bia
Hilda’ Réigan
Davis
Owershire
Veill
Herrin Girl Files $20 000 Lawsuit Over Car Crash
Miss Gamble sues Ber taine for 20000 after a Feb 20 1954 wreck at Park and Monroe Herrin injuring her right hip jaw and teeth. She missed six weeks of school due to the accident and Doughboy Monument collision.
Traveling Dentists Impress Visitors from New Zealand to England
Two dentists Derek Wright from Manchester and Etelatthew Deen from Sydney traveled from Christchurch New Zealand to London via Mexico and the U S stopping briefly in Carterville. They plan postgraduate work at the London College of Surgeons and intend to visit Springfield Carterville Chicago Pittsburgh Washington and New York with a budget over 300 dollars. They noted language similarities and commented on American hotels and products during their travels. The duo aims to see the United States as a friendly country and anticipate a busy winter journey ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
New
Slaud
London
England
Mexico
U. S
Carterville
Det K. K. Kendrick
Derek Wright
Manchester
Etelatthew Deen
Sidney
Agsal
Loral
Coleg
Haat
New Zealand
Australia
New Zeland
Lea Widere
Springfield
Chicago
Vittsburgh
Washinton
Sales
New’ York
Wright, Tailer
Peshotalel
Christopher Manson Henry Manson dies at Miners Hospital
Christopher Henry Manson 73 died Friday night at Miners Hospital in Christopher He was a retired miner and member of United Mine Workers Local 1265 of Franklin County a resident for 45 years He leaves wife Josephine and one granddaughter Funeral 2 pm Monday at Union Funeral Home Christopher with Rev W D Berry officiating Burial Harrison Cemetery Friends may call after 1 pm Sunday
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Henry Manson
E. Main
Chistopher
Miners Hospital
Christopher
United Mine Workers Local 1265
Franklin County
Josephine
Union Funeral Home
W. D. Berry
Harrison Cemetery
Stratton Calls Circuit Election in Southwestern Illinois
Republican county officials of the Third Judicial District will meet January 28 in Belleville to nominate a candidate for a special circuit judge election set for April 10. Gov. Stratton called the election to replace the late Edward Bareis. District covers St Clair, Madison, Bond, Randolph, Washington, Perry and pic counties. Democratic officials plan a similar January convention. A group of Madison County Republicans declined to participate in the non contested election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Belleville
William Stratton
Edward Bareis
East St. Louis
St. Clair
Madison
Bond
Randolph
Washington
Perry
Pic
Madison County
Weather in Review Dry December Prompts Early Plowing
Dryness in Southern Illinois after the driest December on record spurred area farmers to plow for spring planting. SIU geography lecturer Dallas Price notes soils improved by rainfall shortage and milder temperatures with an average week of 48 degrees and a high of 65. He downplays a Christmas period rainfall superstition as unreliable.
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Illinois
Dallas Price
Southern Illinois University Geography Department
Price
SIU
Agen
Herrin Lions Club To Show Decision for Justice Film
The Herrin Lions Club will show the film Decision for Justice about Supreme Court Justice John Marshall to Herrin High School civic classes after lunch in the school cafeteria. Atty A D Morgan, in charge, said the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Lions Club
Decision For Justice
Supreme Court
John Marshall
Herrin High School
Atty
A. D. Morgan
Kiwanis Club Names New Officers For 1955 56
Newly elected Herrin Kiwanis Club officers will assume duties at a Tuesday meeting. The 1955 and 1956 boards met Thursday to outline next year’s program. The Herrin Rotary Club will not meet until Jan 9 due to holidays.
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Herrin Kiwanis Club
Herrin Rotary Club
Dongola Man George O Knupp Dies at 62
George O. Knupp 62 of Dongola died Thursday at Veterans Research Hospital Chicago after a two month stay. A World War I veteran and First Lutheran Church member, he leaves wife Vernal Miller three children seven siblings and five grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Dongola with burial in St John’s Cemetery. Friends may call Ford Funeral Home Dongola Saturday night to Sunday afternoon.
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George O. Knupp
Dongola
Veterans Research Hospital
Chicago
Knupp
Church Council of the
First Lutheran Church of
Lowell Knupp
Tennessee
Donald Knupp
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Jean Lacey
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lena Bartruff
Salem
Ore
Byrdie Meisenheimer
Minnie Lichliter
Manteno
Lula Mathis
Collinsville
Verna Goodman
Centralia
John C
St. Louis
First Lutheran Church
C. Carl Eklof
St. John’s Cemetery
Ford Funeral Home
Rt. 2
Rose to Appe ar in Carbondale Concert
Cellist Leonard Rose former NY Philharmonic soloist and NBC Symphony member appears as guest soloist with Carbondale’s Community Concert series. He will play with five regional symphonies, sharing a program led by local organizers. Rose, a Juilliard faculty member, plays a 1662 Amati cello noted as one of the finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Rose
New York Philharmonic
Cleveland Orchestra
Most
Trys
Will Mipets
Carbondale
Boses Professionel Cater
Shen Be
NBC
Soccaini
Gereland
Dour Sears
New York Philbmonte
Annie West
Lémnburgh
Tlayedis
Ponitr Milly Sul
Min Yee Ae ‘Alter
Tor
Rose
Julliard School of Music
State files suit for condemnation in Williamson County
Illinois Department of Public Works filed condemnation proceedings in Williamson County Circuit Court against J. D. Reynolds and Mildred Reynolds Easel and Mary Weaver and Charles and Edna Moyer. The state seeks a right of way for widening U S Route 45 by 2 to 3 feet each side and an underpass upgrade at the Southern Illinois and Kentucky Railroad crossing at Stonefort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Dept. of Public Works
Williamson County
Stonefort Township
J. D
Mildred Reynolds
Easel
Mary Weaver
Charles
Edna Moyer
Southern Illinois and Kentucky Railroad
Stone Fort
What Do You Want In 1956 In Carbondale
What Do You Want In 1956 asks area residents in downtown Carbondale. Answers include Ike to win the election and someone to buy my rabbit dogs. People express concern over employment and the need for new industries in Southern Illinois. Sam Stolter, a hardware dealer, says he hopes for 1956.
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Carbondale
Ike
Illinois
Sam Stotlér
Herri Lé
Douglas Glen
Rt. 2
Dick McCoy
Southern Illinois University
Sam Leventhal
Chicago
Leventhal
E. R. Sanders
W. Jackson St
H. Sims
Washington
Souce
Sims
Vernon Stamp
J’ Hope
Thiere
Fez
Edwards
Spethghiehd
Ohio
Marion Woman Sues Taverns Over Alleged Drunken Friend
Mrs. Margaret Michael of Marion filed a suit in Williamson County Circuit Court seeking 102000 dollars from 11 tavern operators in Herrin and Marion. The complaint accuses the defendants of serving a habitual drunkard, Rudolph Michael, who later received a one year sentence. she seeks 15000 for damages to her living situation and 22000 for loss of support, detailing alleged conduct and names several local operators and individuals. The filing reflects postwar regional concerns over alcohol and economic outlook in Southern Illinois.
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Williamson County
Margaret Michael
Marion
Herrin
Bucket Brigade Raises 157 for United Fund Drive
Carbondale volunteers collected 157 in a two hour period as part of the United Fund drive. Seven Teen Town members started Friday noon with a sound truck aiding Saturday downtown efforts. Officials expect the drive to exceed 31 900 with a records check setup planned next week.
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Sho E
Carbondale United
Bucket Brigade
Dorothy Bowles
Boy Scouts
United Fund
Bob Krejci
Carbondale
Bowles
W. Monroe
Fires Destroy House and Grocery Truck in Murphysboro
A Friday fire destroyed half of an old unoccupied frame house at 5th and Division streets and burned potatos in a Daniel Grocery Co truck parked at 10th and Locust streets. Firemen said the sack ignited from overheating in the trailer to keep from freezing and the Division Street blaze was reported around 11 30 a m. The cause remains undetermined.
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Murphysboro
5Th
Division Streets
Daniel Grocery Co
10Th
Locust Streets
Division Street
Carbondale Officials Prep Rescue Truck for Sink or Swim Meet
Carbondale officials inspect an emergency rescue truck decorated for the Sink or Swim meeting in West Frankfort to be led by a motorized cavalcade. The event, sponsored by U S Rep Kenneth Gray, draws teams from area cities as leaders like D Blaney Miller Monk Crawshaw and Mayor John I Wright stand by.
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Carbondale
West Frankfort
U.S
Kenneth Gray
D. Blaney
Homer Butler Announces Candidacy for State Senate
State Senator Homer Butler a Marion Republican announced his bid for re election on Saturday Ballot petitions were filed to place Butler on the April 10 Republican primary ballot amid party wrinkles and local maneuvering
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Homer Butler
Ion
Butler
Soa Agi i
Chester church member dies in Friday funeral plans
An obituary notes the death of a Chester resident associated with the Methodist Church and the Chester Ells Lodge. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated through Schroe des Faneral Home with services planned for Friday.
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Lochhead
Methodist Church’ of
Chester
Chester Ells Lodge
Eriénds
Schroedes
Abe Lincoln Company enlists four for Illinois naval unit
In Carbondale and nearby towns four men have applied for enlistment in a special Navy company from Illinois to be formed January 18. The group will be known as the Abe Lincoln Company and will train nine weeks at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. The enlistees are Charles Lavern Jones James Dempsey Oliver Oliver Jordan Robinson and Billy Joe Wilson. They will depart for training and return on a 14 day recruit leave together. Vacancies remain for Abe Lincoln Companies to be formed January 18 and January 30.
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Poilettien
Special Navy Company
Illinois
Robert Peasé
Marion II
Abe Lincoln
Charles Lavern Jones
Lawrence Jones
S. Mechani St
Marion James Dempsey Oliver
Roy Oliver
S. Pine St
Zeigler
Oliver Jordan Robinson
Zeno Robinson
Rt. 4
Carbondale
Billy Joe Wilson
Bernie Wilson
Sunnyslope St
West Frankfort
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Pease
Carbondale Man Held in Check Investigation
Willard Shelby of Carbondale was jailed in Murphysboro on a check fraud probe. He was arrested Friday in Carbondale by Sheriff Howard Cheatham following a complaint from Bill and Gene's Market in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Shelby
Carbondale
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Howard Cheatham
Bill and Gene
Mines Work Shifts Schedule Outline
A compact summary notes mine operations with shift assignments listed. Orient and Old Ben appear with multiple shift counts across days. References to Buckhorn Zeigler Fidelity Kathleen Pyramid Truex Treez No 2 suggest asset names or locations involved in the schedule.
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Orient
Freeman
Buckhorn Zeigler
Ben
Con Vara
Tuesday Freeman
Fidelity
Kathleen Pyramid Truex-Treez No
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Carbondale Southern
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West Frankort
Army Medical Administration
Harvey Yuill
Yuill Music
Santa Claus
Baldwin Co
Yuill
Matthew Deen
K. K. Kendrick
Wright
Kendrick
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YMCA
Manson
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Stratton
Week's Weather In Review
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Vernal Miller
Hal Aivat
Seth
Leonard Weach
Ballerita
Joe Mack
Roy Honeyman
John Garavaglia
Gildo Garavaglia
Wallace Springer” Sr
Wallace Sprincer Jr
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George Jackson
Chris Goras
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Kenneth Howell
Malion
Michael
Rudelph Mchael
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