Planning Study Costs Reach Seventy Thousand dollars
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission proposes two studies costing about 70 000 over two years. Local share could reach 17 500 with 52 500 federal grants likely. One study surveys industrial locations to attract industry to Jackson Williamson Franklin and Perry counties. The other studies forming a four county agency to enforce housing building electrical and other codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Egypt
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Springfield
John Quinn
Planer
State Board of Economic Development
Herrin
Jackson County
Southern Illinois University
State Board
William Fromm
Fromm
Stan Redick
Southern Illinois Inc
Chambers of Commerce
Nojy
Carbondale
Sparta Man Dies Funeral services set for Grover Harris
Grover C. Harris 73 died at his Sparta home after months of illness. Born Sept 10 1900 in Percy to Frank and Mary Harris he was a retired coal miner and WWI veteran. He lived in Sparta 20 years and is survived by his wife a brother two sisters and two sisters in California. Services Friday 11 a.m. at Walker Colonial Funeral Home with Rev A C Greer officiating. Burial in Cutler cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Grover Harris
Grover C. Harris
Mr. Harris
Percy
Frank
Mary Minter Harris
Lilian
Ateher
Pinckneyville
Lee Harris
Lou Harris
Byrde Henselmeire
Orange
Carrie Goalby
Aztsa
Calif
Walker Colonial Funeral Home
Wtev
A. C. Greer
Cutler Cemetery
Cutler
Printing Date Set for Comprehensive Regional Master Plan
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission aims to print its final master plan for Jackson Williamson Franklin and Perry Counties by August 1 after July 25 report ready deadlines. New director William Fromm replaces Stan Redick July 15 amid ongoing reviews of 275 page document and related county and city plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Egypt
State Board of Economic Development
State Board
Commission
Hillville
Cutler
Willisville
DeSoto
Carterville
Murphysboro
Johnston City
Zeigler Ewing
West City
Royalton
Lesser
Benton
du Quoin
Elkville
de Soto
Marion
Pinckneyvile
Creal Springs
Sat- iJer
Sem
Isley
Lake Tacoma Estates
Carbondale
Stilley
Devil's Kitchen Lake
Johnston City Board hires six teachers for 1964 65
Johnston City Unit Board of Education voted to contract three high school and three elementary teachers. New hires include Carol Childers as home economics, Linda Linder as girls PE and English, Bliss Linder as music education, Alvin Cutsinger as junior high, Pat Reid and Eveline Zavala as elementary teachers. resignations accepted for Shanahan, Sally Welty, and Vivian Turner. Calendar set for 1964 65 with school opening August 26 and closing May 28.
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Johnston City
Shanahan
Sally Welty
Vivian Turner
Herrin
7,000 Mile Model A Drive Leaves Marion Today
Greg Lewis, 19, son of David P Lew is of Sherman Oaks California, starts from Marion at 6 a m in a 1930 Model A Ford on a 7,000 mile caravan to the Model A Club of America convention in Louisville. The group expects about 800 Model A cars at Convention Hall. Afterward Lewis will head to the World’s Fair in New York City and other cities before returning to California. He paused in Springfield to visit relatives and was offered 1,000 dollars for his car.
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Greg Lewis
Marion
Lewis
David P. Lewis
Sherman Oaks
Calif
P. N. Lewis
W. Cherry St
Los Angeles
Louisville
Andy Basa
New York City
Maine
Canada
Chicago
Black Hills
California
Springfield
Margaret Cooksey
Southern Tilinals Publications regional newspaper notice
Southern Tilinals Publications announces daily publication except Saturdays and holidays. Lists mailing offices in Carbondale Merrin Murphyshora and adds it is successor to several local papers. Notes Associated Press content is exclusively for local-use republishing.
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Southtern Twatnossan
Sim
Southern Tilinals
Ing
Main Street
Carbondale
Steet
Merrin
Murphyshora
Caranndale
Wilwoils
Ne Additinga
Southern
Ultaalygn
Carbondale Free Presa
Hern Dairy Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Prese
Jocal News
AP News
Carbondale Eyes New Street Commissioner Nominees
Mayor D Blaney Miller says six to eight persons have been suggested for the street commissioner post. The council has 3 days to appoint a successor to Virgil E Barringer, whose resignation is effective today. Miller adds a two week window for further suggestions from residents who wish to serve or propose someone.
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Street
Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Virgil E. Barringer
Miller
Public meeting on Cambria Carterville unit school district
Cambria area residents are invited to a public meeting at 730 p.m. Thursday in City Park to discuss the proposed Carterville area unit school district. Cambria’s grade school lies within the Carterville High School District. proposed unit boundaries would follow the high school district lines.
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Cambria Area
Carterville Area
Cambria
Carterville
Dog Sought To Help Boy Requires 5 Day Search
A blue tick beagle with a gold 1964 rabies tag and collar is being sought within five days after it bit Stephen Bleyer near the eyes and mouth. The Carbondale veterinarian says the dog is for identification only though it may have been vaccinated and would need 10 days of observation if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Stephen Bleyer
Frank Bleyer
Rt. 4
Creek Survey Work to Continue for Two More Weeks
A feasibility survey of the Cedar Creek watershed continues for two additional weeks, with completion expected soon. The Soils Conservation Service in Carbondale notes at least two weeks remain, as the lake formed by Cedar Creek dam could aid flood control and provide recreation and water supply for Carbondale and Southern Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Soils Conservation Service
Carbondale
Southern Illinoig University
Indianapolis man Grantham dies at 59
Thomas L. Grantham 59 of Indianapolis formerly of Anna died at 1 p m Tuesday at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis He leaves his wife Chloe and a son Thomas L Jr both of Indianapolis Funeral arrangements are incomplete at McCarty Funeral Home
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Thomas L. Grantham
Indianapolis
Ind
Anna
Methodist Hospital
Chloe
Thomas L, Jr
McCarty Funeral Home
Mayor Heads Post Office on July 10
Johnston City mayor K Neil Thurmond will become acting postmaster July 10, replacing retiree Hugh Fleming. Ray Murrah serves as interim postmaster. Thurmond will resign as mayor and his electrical contractor business if the position becomes permanent. mayoral term ends May 1965. A civil service exam would be needed for a permanent appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
Hugh Fleming
Ray Murrah
Thurmond
Student Suspended at SIU Over Fine and Privilege Ban
Kenzie G Thompson, a Southern Illinois University student in Carbondale, was fined $135 and suspended from SIU through the fall quarter. He will have no driving privileges while an undergraduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenzie G. Thompson
Southern Illingis University
Carbondale
SIU
Good Deeds Help Family Of Travelers
A family of six from Boontonville New Jersey faced dire straits after car trouble hundreds of miles from home near West Frankfort Illinois. Police and local workers arranged meals a hotel stay and a temporary job offer to the father so they could continue home.
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West Frankfort
Robert Guilkey
Booneville
N. J
Tulsa
Okla
New Jersey
John Bryant
Warren Sloan
Guilkey
Bob Ansberry
Bryant
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