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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
2
A discussion draft of a five county zoning ordinance report should be ready for review by governmental bodies early next week. The draft has been in preparation for about two years and will be presented in final form to the Jackson Williamson Perry Franklin and Jefferson counties planning commissions followed by public hearings.
Carbondale Park District commissioners oppose a housing development on 88.5 acres of the city reservoir shoreline. At a Wednesday meeting they argued the land should stay natural for park and recreation use. Board President Herbert Settle warned it would be unfortunate if this area were developed.
The Carbondale Park District plans to purchase a 50 by 100 foot parcel on West Elm Street for 21000 to link the park office with the community center. The project includes adding two rooms for small gatherings and bridge games, with sidewalks and parking, plus a 99-year lease consideration and city plan commissions review.
City crews repaired an 8 inch cast iron water main break at Main and Marion streets after it was reported around 6 30 p m. The crew closed one east bound Main street lane to pump out water and repave the break during cold weather when older lines are prone to breaks. The incident occurred about 2 a m this morning, near a prior break on Dec 27.
Fire calls in Herrin Benton Vienna Du Quoin and Chester report multiple incidents with minor to heavy damage and one electric short. A Chester man died in Memorial Hospital with funeral services set at St. Marys Church. Police fines in Murphysboro for speeding.
All schools in Union and Johnson counties resumed Wednesday following icy road closures except Dongola Unit School district in Union and Cypress Grade School in Johnson. Most buses returned to regular routes in both counties.
A Circuit Court hearing for the Herrin Park Board to evict the Herrin Saddle and Bridle Club from city park land is set for January 26 at 10 a.m. in Marion. The suit, filed July 29, 1966, challenges the lease as void for legal defects and seeks the land for baseball diamonds.
The Jackson County YMCA announces its annual membership drive from February 5 to 12. Campaign chair Harold Dycus of First National Bank of Carbondale aims for 1,000 member families, with 406 current memberships. Family $10 sustaining $25 century club $100. Call 549-5359 for details.
Wilma W. Elkins and Jeanetta L. Benfield, both 53, suffered minor injuries and were treated at Marshall Browning Hospital after their car, driven by Roy L. Benfield, collided with Edith M. Malinski’s vehicle on Route 14 in Buckner. The drivers escaped injury.
Carbondale District boards and city committees hold Thursday meetings in various locations. The Southern Illinoisan lists school boards, advisory councils, and energy village sessions across Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and nearby areas with times and venues. Also public lectures at SIU Studio Theater, local movie listings, and a Friday senior citizens demonstration in Herrin.
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