Screenings and Meetings in Southern Illinois This Week
The calendar lists Soil Conservation Society meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Southern Illinois University and Murphysboro City Council session at 7 p.m. in city hall. Film showings include Tiger Makes Out at Egyptian Drive-in and Bonnie and Clyde at Rodgers Theater Anna, with Tony Rome at The Varsity Carbondale and And Now Miguel at Marlow’s Murphysboro.
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Soil Conservation Society
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Murphysboro
Herrin
Eli Wallach
Anne Jackson
Rodgers Theater
Anna
Bonnie and Clyde
the Varsity
Carbondale
Tony Rome
Fox
Marlow’s
Miguel
CarbondaleRailroad Relocation Authority Meeting Notice
Carbondale board to meet at 9 30 a m Saturday in Bening Square office. Herrin Seniors receive flag presentation by the Eagles Auxiliary at 2 p m Saturday at the center 211 N 14th St.
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Carbondale Railroad Relocation Authority Board
Bening Square
Hill Billies in a Haunted House and Hercules in the Haunted World Show
Sunday Marlow's in Murphysboro screens Hill billies in a Haunted House and Hercules in the Haunted World from Sunday through Tuesday. Showtimes begin 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 15 p.m. weekdays. West Frankfort City Council meets 10 a.m. Monday at city hall.
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Marlow’s
Murphysboro
West Frankfort City
City Hall
Carterville Teacher Resigns After East St Louis Arrest
Carterville science teacher Richard W. Hopper resigns after his arrest on illegal narcotics charges in East St Louis. He has been freed on bond. Principal Don W. Kilpatrick fills the vacancy as the district readies bids for two new buses and discuss additions to grade schools.
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Carterville
East St. Louis
Richard W. Hopper
Carterville Board
Taft Baker
Hopper
Don W. Kilpatrick
Baker
J. C. Ford Co
Marion
G. D. Chesley
Vernon
Ford
Hays
Ponder Equipment Co
Charleston
McCabe-Powers Body Co
St. Louis
Nix Bus Sales
Poseyville
Ind
Sheila Newcom
Citizens Advisory Committee seeks seat in planners talks
Carbondale's Citizens Advisory Committee asked to participate in any plan commission deliberations. City Planner John Quinn proposed reducing the plan commission from 21 to 11 members and folding neighborhood advisory groups into CAC. The plan commission will discuss the proposal next Wednesday. CAC leaders criticize lack of prior notice and question the plan. The CAC also deferred Norvell Haynes resignation until contact with the northeast agency is possible. Next CAC meeting is February 21.
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Carbondale
Citizens Advisory Committee
Plan Commission
John Quinn
CAC
Frank Kirk
Kirk
Mem
Bers
Norvell Haynes
Northeast Neighborhood Advisory Council
Northeast Agency
Haynes
City council urged to approve workable program for community improvements
Committee recommended the city adopt a five year housing code inspection and compliance plan, demolish 50 structures in two years, submit concentrated code enforcement projects, and update housing related codes. Also proposed renewing Model Cities grant, urban renewal in northeast Carbondale, and strengthening planning staff.
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Carbondale
Citizens Advisory Committee
Greater Egypt
Jackson-Williamson Community Action Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Project
Carbondale Economic Opportunity Center
Commission On Human Relations
Junior Commission On Human Relations
Fair Housing Board
Area Social Services Council
Eagles Club to Present American Flag at Senior Center
The Eagles Club Auxiliary of Herrin will present an American flag to the Herrin Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. Saturday at 211 North 14th Street. Mrs. Virginia Ralls will hand the flag to Dr. H. E. Reeder, and the flag will be displayed at the center. General Telephone Co. of Illinois will distribute new Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Grand Tower directories by Monday reflecting new De Soto numbers due to switching equipment.
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Eagles Club
Herrin
Herrin Senior Citizens Center
N. 14Th St
Virginia Ralls
H. E. Reeder
Senior Citizens Board of Directors
General Telephone Co
Illinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
Walnut Street
Ilinois
Southern Illlinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Associated Press
Carbondale Dwellings Association studies moving seven homes
The Carbondale Dwellings Association, a non profit group led by Royal Dillinger, weighs relocating seven homes from the southeast urban renewal area to aid low cost safe housing in the northeast. A committee will meet Community Conservation Board officials to coordinate site selection and land acquisition.
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Carbondale Dwellings Association
Royal Dillinger
Community Conservation Board
Springfield
Federal
SIU Housing HUD features $4 million family complex
The Southern Illinois University on Reservoir Road near Carbondale unveils Phase Three of its family housing, a $4 million project with 304 two and three bedroom units. Financed by HUD at 3 percent mortgage insurance, the 40 acre site will provide 800 square foot apartments at about $98 monthly, including 20 units for paraplegic students, with completion expected this summer.
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Southern Illinois University
Reservoir Road
Carbondale
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
SIU
Carbondale City Reservoir
Southern Hills
Army Inducts Fifteen Men from Williamson County
Fifteen Williamson County men went to St. Louis Missouri this week for induction into the Army. Those scheduled included Freeman Hanks Thomas E Miskelly Harry L Boatright William Oliver Bobby Williams Joseph Bedwell Leroy Abney all of Marion Billy Barham Stephen Canady Gary Marlow Howard Phillip Roger Snyder of Herrin Michael Huddleston of Hurst Harry Smith of Energy and Malcolm Cline of Pittsburg. The Rev Henry Clay Wright spoke to the group and their families. The First Methodist Church of Marion provided coffee and donuts.
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Army
Freeman Hanks
Thomas E. Miskelly
Harry L. Boatright
William Oliver
Bobby Williams
Joseph Bedwell
Leroy Abney
Marion
Billy Barham
Stephen Canady
Gary Marlow
Howard Phillip
Johnston City
Roger Snyder
Herrin
Michael Huddleston
Hurst
Harry Smith
Energy
Malcolm Cline
Pittsburg
Henry Clay Wright
First Methodist Church of
Rend Lake College Board Studies Curriculum Changes
Rend Lake College board considers new programs in agriculture and mechanical engineering technology at 7:30 p.m. in Mt. Vernon. A one semester course for private pilots may be offered. Bond counsel hiring decision and a $3.1 million bond issue for a new campus on Rt. 57 near Jefferson Franklin line are on the agenda. District voters approved the bond November 18. Board to select attendees for the American Association of Junior Colleges conference and hear reports on vocational reimbursement and talent research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rend Lake College Board of Governors
College
S. 7Th St
Mt. Vernon
Jefferson - Franklin County
American Association of Junior Colleges Conference
Benton Considers Replacing Underground Wires with Overhead
Benton city officials study a plan to remove deteriorating underground cables on the square and install overhead wiring near four alleys. Arnold Kimball and Oliver McGuire were tasked with estimating the costs while safety concerns about meter shocks were cited by City Clerk Otto Biggs.
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Benton
Arnold Kimball
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Oliver McGuire
Otto Biggs
Bigg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senior Citizens
Eagles
Citizens Committee
Sne Klee
America
East Jackson
du Quoin
Terry L. Branson
Wayne Branson
S. 16Th St
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy
U.S. Naval Training Center
SIU Housing
Carbondale Reservoir
Williamson County
Rend Lake Board Studies
H. L. Jones
Betty Ward
Maar
James O. Williams
Makanda
Goldsmith’s
Goldsmith's
Mid-West
Julie Christie
Terence Stamp
Peter Finch
Alanbates
Metrocolor
MGM
Sem
Sen. i Orch
Cripps
Philco
Cripps TV
South Park Ave
Post Office
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