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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1952
Page
3
Local union and International Staple and Machine Co officials continued talks today over grievances and a possible wage increase. Seventy-two workers walked off Friday morning amid disputed contract timelines and proposed increases.
Kenneth Laverne Maze, 26, of Marion, is jailed in Williamson county after his northbound car on Court Street Route 37 left the road and crashed through a wall into Farner Court street market. He faces destruction of property and drunk driving charges. no injuries reported amid the market disruption. Arraignment set before Judge A R Cagle.
City leaders weigh turning Walnut street into a state funded boulevard from Eleventh to the city limits to ease congestion on route 144. The plan hinges on removing parking along Walnut and may serve as a pilot project for other Illinois towns. Local officials and merchants react with cautious optimism about traffic, parking, and financing arrangements with Illinois Gas & Electric.
Murphysboro fire department crews had a busy Monday answering three grass fire calls. The first blaze burned an outhouse on the Charles Morgan farm two miles south of Murphysboro Route 13. Two more calls came in the 200 block of North Twenty Third Street in the northwestern residential area, all caused by dry, dried out grass amid a hot dry spell. Fire Chief Urba Hanson warned grass fires are particularly dangerous at this time of year.
Marion Illinois man Sam Lattuca aged 58 died at Herrin hospital from heat prostration after collapsing in a Marion shoe repair shop. He had been ill since Saturday, and an inquest is set for 3 pm at Frick Funeral Home. He was born October 1, 1887 in Aragona Italy and lived in the United States 46 years. He leaves a wife Jennie Patrizia and siblings Angela, Lawrence, Carmela, Rose, and Jennie. He worked at Wallace Coal Co and attended Saint Joseph Catholic Church. May call at Frick Funeral Home after 10 am Wednesday.
Firemen rushed to the 700 block of North 14th Street in Herrin Monday night after an electric wire shorted and threatened a blaze. A company spokesman said firefighters arrived in time to prevent any fire breakout and kept surrounding objects safe.
Matt Hall leads Carbondale Century of Progress plans for Old Settlers Day with a balloon distance contest offering 25 dollars to the farthest sender and 5 dollars for the balloon returned. The event features a Lincoln Douglas debate, mammoth barbecue, square and round dancing, pony rides, a dunking booth, and fiddler contests as residents prepare for July 4 celebrations.
Leaving June 28, a group from Southern Illinois University travels by car to Mexico City for a five week study tour. Stops include Texarkana and Laredo Texas and Monterrey and Tamaulipas Mexico. Accompanied by guide Manuel de Ezcardia and Dr. J Cary Davis, with a list of students and companions noted.
Lawrence Dietz of DeSoto won a superior rating for a vocal solo in the Jackson County fun contest held last week at SIU Carbondale. Other winners included Marsha Van Clevel trumpet solo Sylvia Reed vocal and the Fidgety Feet club square dance. County winners will compete July 15 at the Little Theater building.
Williamson county chapter of the American Red Cross elected Lee Booth as chairman at Marion's annual meeting. New officers include James A. Frick as vice chairman and Morris Hays as disaster chairman. Executive secretary Helen Morini was re appointed for a second term. several residents were named to the board of directors. Booth received a citation for service during the last fund campaign.
Johaens Ed Aken new vice president of the Herrin Rotary club accepted the gavel of office for President Dr. Don Kranov at the Monday meeting. Bill Jack could not attend due to an x ray burn from his office. Jack shared experiences as 1951 52 president and thanked members. He suggested buying a new flag. Assumed office were Carl H. Veach secretary treasurer and directors Kranov Aken Jack Glenn Thurman Charles Kovaski Harold Grear Louis Alegani.
Younger members of Jackson county 4-H clubs depart Monday for a week at the District- H Club Camp at Lake West Frankfort. They join 4-H members from eight counties with Mildred Benz coordinating. Registration started Monday morning and activities were underway by dinner. Campers from Murphysboro Ava Elkville Carbondale Makanda Jacob are listed along with leaders. The older group departs July 7 and returns the next Friday.
Carbondale warns lot owners to keep premises weed free under city ordinance. Police Chief Lee Davis says a hired man can mow for a fee if owners cannot find someone, but the city will not cover costs. Repeat violators face disciplinary action as weeds invite pests and affect hay fever season.
Gene Barringer of Ava paid a fine and costs totaling 17.20 in Murphysboro for drunken driving after a fatal highway crash near Murphysboro early Monday. A warrant had been issued for Barringer by City Policeman Albert Schemonia. The Ava truck driver was seized around midnight Sunday after reports of a truck off Route 144. Confusion over who filed the drunkenness charge led to his release before the charge was refiled. Deputy Imhoff held the truck keys as Barringer was taken home, and relatives later took possession with plans to move the truck. The Pyron family drove the Barringer truck toward Ava, but less than five miles from the pickup point the Pyron vehicle sideswiped a car driven by Dester Taylor, 28, killing him. Joe Rains sustained minor injuries. An inquest was set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the county courthouse, with funeral services for Taylor at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. Burial will be at Tower Grove Cemetery.
The Carbondale Ritualistic team won first at the Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary Fourth Annual State convention in Chicago with a 98.9 score. They seek a third national title at Philadelphia’s National Grand Aerie convention August 14–19, after two prior championships. Hersin and East St. Louis placed second and third in Class C. Members include Jewel Smit Alma Hall Christine Bigler Marie Tripp Rachel Treece and Pauline Keller.
A special service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at New Zion Baptist Church in Carbondale. Rev W H Clark, pastor, states Rev W Jarrett will be guest.
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