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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1978
Page
7
A batch of death notices and funeral details from July 1978 cover Juanita Green of Sesser Carlton N Johnson of Marion William B Reynolds of Sparta John S Nevill Sr of Swanwick Bertha Saylors of Murphysboro Zanna Reisner of Marion Ada Parrigin of Houston Ernest Swofford of Bradenton plus burial and visitation times, births, spouses and survivors listed for each case.
Water customers in the Kinkaid Reed Creek Conservancy District are urged to voluntarily reduce consumption. Manager Dave Fligor says pipes cannot carry current use levels and warnings of low or no water pressure follow if conservation fails. District areas cited include Willisville Campbell Hill Ava Murphysboro De Soto Elkville and Murdale with 2.5 million gallons used Thursday versus typical 1.85 million per day.
William Lang 76 of Attica Michigan died July 15 1978 at Lapeer County Hospital after a life in Herrin and Michigan. Services conducted at Baird Newton Funeral Home Lagper with burial in Attica Cemetery. Survived by wife Vida Koon son William Jr and two daughters Elizabeth Austin and Reshewsary Burley, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial honors included past president roles with Herrin lodges.
Jackson County coroner's jury ruled the July 3 shooting death of John Howard Schultz 70 of Arbondale was related to personal safety though the investigation should continue. Schultz was found in his garage with a shotgun nearby and neighbors reported gunfire. his wife stated she left home at 8 pm, drove elsewhere, then found him and called for help. The panel also deemed Mark E Stewart's drowning accidental and William C Schwartz's death accidental after their respective incidents.
A 23-year-old Ellis Grove man, Mark A. Eggemeyer, sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident on a gravel road half a mile south of Walsh in Randolph County. The crash, reported at 3:30 p.m., sent him to Sparta Hospital and then to the intensive care unit at Belleville Memorial Hospital.
Ottie L. Reeder of Murphysboro, charged with reckless homicide after a Nov. 15 two car crash that killed a 6-year-old boy, asks Jackson County Circuit Court to modify bond conditions to allow driving. Judge Richman denied the request. Reeder, previously found unfit then fit for trial, faces concerns over medication and potential psychosis while seeking employment.
Alto Pass hosts an ice cream social Friday evening at the Recreation Center lot with $1 adults and 75 cents for children under 10. SIU Carbondale schedules multiple free programs including a statewide interpretive event at Giant City State Park and a 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. community service conference at Student Center Ballroom B.
A Sunday program offers a geology hike at Giant City Nature Trail meeting at the entrance sign. An NAACP meeting at 4 p.m. Sunday at Emma C Hayes Center discusses the Bakke ruling. SALUKI Swingers host a Sunday square dance 7 to 10 p.m. at SIU Carbondale Roman Room. Williamson County Band plays a 1 p.m. Sunday concert at Carterville City Park with no charge.
Public notices Calendar details how to submit free listings for meetings and entertainments. Send items one week before the event to Calendar The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale Illinois 62901 including date time place brief description and admission charge if any.
Harrisburg hosts Calendar Night Fever and Jaws 2 at ORPHEUM and STARLITE with Grease at Eldorado. Carbondale screens Heaven Can Wait, Star Wars, Jaws 2, Damien Omen II and more across VARSITY and SALUKI venues. Nearby towns show Coming Home and The Swarm, while drive-ins feature Dam ien Omen II and Star Wars selections.
George Farmer of Johnston City was found guilty again by Williamson County Judge Robert Lansden after a two day trial. The 17 year old victim was Charles Carter of Herrin. Sentencing set for Sept. 7 with potential terms ranging from 14 to 80 years depending on law in effect. Farmer contends the gun discharged accidentally while showing it to Carter.
Forecast shows hot weather from the Southwest to the Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes. Mild conditions expected in the northern Rockies to the northern Plains with showers in the central plains. Southern Illinois logged a 94 degree high on Thursday while temperatures rose to 87 by 9 a.m. Today’s sunset at 8:15 p.m. and sunrise at 5:41 a.m. Saturday.
A 12 year old girl was arrested by Harrisburg police after a midnight chase and charged with auto theft. The car parked at 608 West Parrish Street belonged to Sally Vinyard’s father who reported the theft at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday. The car was recovered near Harrisburg City Park after a wreck, with some cash from the purse also recovered.
A fire starting near an electrical box caused extensive damage to the Ennis Jones residence at 202 Wilcox Street Zeigler. The Zeigler Fire Department said the blaze began about 9 42 p.m. while the family was in Carbondale and was contained around midnight. Christopher and Walier fire units stood by. No damage estimate was available.
Lottery draw announces a big payoff with numbers 079 46 8 7338 featured. Officials urge players to verify tickets and claim prizes promptly. Local outlets report multiple winners across districts, boosting interest in upcoming draws.
Evansville area births list several couples welcoming newborns on Thursday. The entries note daughters for Herman Berry in Chester and Donn Hoffard in Carbondale area, plus sons for Leon Myers in Carbondale and George Fi ne in Chester, with hospital locations Franklin and Memorial Hospital Benton and Herrin area.
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