Hit-and-run kills man near Dongola investigated
Union County authorities search for a red and white station wagon driver after Darrell Allphin 19 of Oregon, Ohio was killed on Rt 51 two miles north of Dongola while hitchhiking with Arthur Hollingsworth 18 of Corbin and Marsha Lyell 16 of Herrin who were not injured. The three youths were resting on the highway when the driver swerved to avoid them and struck Allphin. Job Corps officials say Allphin and Hollingsworth were overdue on a pass but not listed as AWOL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Crab Orchard Civilian Conservation Center
Dongola
Bill Lewis
Darrell Lee Allphin
Oregoneon
Ohio
Rt. 51
Arthur Lee Hollingsworth
Corbin
Job Corps
Marsha Yvonne Lyell
Herrin
Allphin
Hollingsworth
Miss Lyell
Lewis
Woodrow Austin
A.W.O.L
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Carbondale High Sues for J C Board Disconnection Vote
Carbondale Community High School district supporters near 3,000 signatures to sever ties with the John A Logan Junior College district. Acting Superintendent William McBride says 2,364 signatures collected. board will package petitions once 3,000 reached and forward to Williamson County Schools Superintendent and then to the state Junior College Board. A hearing is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Community
Theohn A. Logan Junior College
William McBride
Board of Education
McBride
Williamson County
Lee Booth
State Junior College Board
Junior College Board
Char
Logan Junior College
Carbondale
City Council Debates Coordination With CCB Over Housing Code
The Southern Illinoisan reports a heated council discussion on housing code changes tied to the College Renewal project. Randall Nelson pressed for clearer city CCB HUD roles and better city agency coordination to avoid delays and enforcement issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ly Roger Stafford
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Williams Burns
Burns
Community Conservation Board
Randall Nelson
Frank Kirk
George Everingham
Rtment
Fire Department
Comise Code
Everingham
Nelson
HUD
Kirk
CCB
George Fleerlage
Citizens Advisory Committee
Eaton
Joseph Ragsdale
David Keene
College Area
Laymer
Conservation Board
College
Funeral services for Pfc Richard McGeath in Murphysboro
Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mt Carbon Christian Church for Pfc Richard Allen McGeath 20 killed in Vietnam July 14 burial in Murdale Garden of Memory Cemetery. Call hours Tuesday after 4 p.m. at Crawshaw Mortuary Murphysboro. He died in an apparent firing error by his own troops near Saigon. He served since January arrived in June married Brenda Klump in 1967. He worked at Jumac North glove factory before duty. Survived by wife parents Mr and Mrs Don McGeath sisters and grandparents. Military rites by Granite City depot unit.
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Mt. Carbon Christian Church
Pfc
Richard Allen McGeath
Murphysboro
Vietnam
Murdale Garden of Memory
Crawshaw Mortuary
McGeath
Saigon
Pfc. McGeath
Mr. McGeath
Carbondale
Donavin Richard
Lowanda Pauline Summers McGeath
Brenda K. Klump
Jumac-North Glove Factory
McGreath
Don McGeath
Winiford Gregory
Terry of
SIU Director Joins State Education Committee
Guy A. Renzaglia director of the Rehabilitation Institute at Southern Illinois University was named by State Superintendent Ray Page to a five member search panel. The panel seeks a new director for the Illinois Division of Vocational and Technical Education to replace John Beaumont who returns to the U.S. Office of Education. Renzaglia also serves on the Governor’s Education and Rehabilitation board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy A. Renzaglia
Rehabilitation Institute of
Southern Illinois University
Ray Page
Illinois Division of Vocational and Technical Education
John Beaumont
U.S. Office of Education
Renzaglia
Illinois Division of Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Benton Woman Dies In Fire At Home
Pearl Lewis, 613% S Wilson St Benton, died in a blaze that destroyed part of her frame home. Firemen arrived about 1 30 a m and battled the three hour fire which confined to two rooms. An adjoining house suffered minor damage. Coroner Eu gene Dorris called the death fire related with an inquest pending. Funeral plans are pending at Johnson Funeral Home Whittington. All mines reported working Tuesday.
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Pearl Lewis
S. Wilson St
Benton
Franklin County
Eugene Dorris
Johnson Funeral Home
Whittington
Lewis School
Integrated Lewis School
Station moved from Herrin to farm site replaces old depot
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad station at Herrin was relocated from 900 North Park to a farm southeast of town with a photo showing the building rolling down an alley near South 16th Street. Clyde Brewster sold the closed station to Harry Williams who will use it as a garage and guest room. It marks the last of about four historic Herrin depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Herrin
North Park Avenue
South 16Th Street
Clyde Brewster
Harry Williams
Jacob Day celebration youths cited on underage intoxication
Six youths en route home from the Jacob Day celebration faced charges of underage acceptance of intoxicants at gas stations in Murphysboro. Two groups were ticketed at Clark and Phillips 66 stations. others were cited for curfew violations and possession of alcohol. Some teens were jailed early morning, with bonds set at 50 dollars and hearings scheduled for August 20. Disorderly conduct charges were filed against two additional youths for obscene language and threats during the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Murphyboro
James Staffey
Clark
Walnut
19Th Streets
Phillips 66
5Th Streets
Staffey
Roger Martin
Richard Wilcox
Benton
Susa Sue Hammond
Rickie Lynn Martin
Elizabeth Starr Vaughn
Marilyn Sue Javers
Rt. 1
Carterville
Miss Hammond
Miss Martin
Miss Vaughn
Martin and
Wilcox
Rickey Petty
Oak St
Carbondale
Gary Duffield
South 20Th St
Saturday post offices plan economy cutbacks in area
Murphysboro Herrin and Marion post offices join an order from the Post Office Department to drop Saturday parcel post and window services. The cutbacks align with budget trimming and a 10 percent income surtax. Murphysboro will assume Oraville mail distribution. Oraville station to close. Carbondale will end window service with hours until 5 p.m. on weekdays.
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Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Post Office Department
Congressional
Billy Ley
Loy
Oraville
Carbondale
Bank Robbery in Zeigler Leaves Case Unsolved
Two masked men robbed the Bank of Zeigler Thursday taking about 40 000 dollars. Federal agents pursue leads as the case shows little progress. The FBI states the exact amount taken ranges from 30 000 to 40 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Zeigler
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Norge division dismisses about fifty Chicago staff
About 50 Norge employees at the Chicago division headquarters have been dismissed since Fedders Corp bought the company from Borg-Warner on July 1. The move aims to consolidate operations in New Jersey with the headquarters relocation to Edison effective October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norge Division
Chicago
Fedders Corp
Borg - Warner Corp
Herrin
Norge
Fedders
Salvatore Giordano, Jr
Effingham
Edison
N. J
New Jersey
Former Carbondale Resident Promoted at Ball State
Joan L. Williams becomes associate professor of education at Ball State University after teaching at the University of Connecticut and Southern Illinois University prior to joining Ball State in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan L. Williams
Carbondale
Ball State University
Ball State
Miss Williams
University of Connecticut
Southern Illinois University
Gossett wins three UMW nominations in Sub-district 7 race
Incumbent Chester Gossett of West Frankfort secured three local union nominations and carried the Shawneetown local unanimously as he built to seven nominations for the Sub-district 7 board seat. Other nominees include George Morris and Lloyd Robinson with votes tallies at Zeigler 3 and Old Ben 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Gossett
West Frankfort
United Mine Workers of America
Gossett
Olc Zeigler
Bell and Zoller Coal and Mining Co
Old Benl Coal Corp
Lesser
Peabody Coal Co
Shawneetown
Zeigler
Robinson
Morris
Gene Mitchell
Benton
Old Ben
Michell
Herrin
Mitchel
Williamson
Franklin
Jefferson
Saline
Byrd Rich
Joe Shannon
International Umwa Board
Rich
Inland Mine
Shannon
Zeigler 3
Zane Powell
Marion
Grounds spotless as campers depart Du Quoin Fairgrounds
William Hayes president of the Du Quoin State Fair praised the National Campers and Hikers Association convention for leaving the grounds remarkably clean. He noted campers picked up every scrap and called the facilities at the fairgrounds highly satisfactory after two years of planning and a fun gathering for Du Quoin and NCHA participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Campers and Hikers Association
William Hayes
du Quoin State Fair
Hayes
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
du Quoin
NCHA
Desegregation Delay Complicates Carbondale Classrooms
Teachers in Carbondale report longer waits to integrate grades raise difficulty. Some argue early kindergarten integration yields harmony and achievement, while others note prejudice and strained norms. Elementary teachers report fewer racial incidents and advocate readiness among students, staff, and parents for successful desegregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Carbondale Community High School
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Jacob Day
Jackson County
Earl Bryant
Fedder
Larry Davis
Davis
Elk Grove Village
Nwo
UMW
Sally Weilands
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