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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
3
Murphysboro residents faced a slow day at the Jackson County treasurer's office as the June 1 deadline moved to July 10 due to delayed tax bills. About 20 000 bills are not mailed yet, delaying first installments and personal property taxes while the second real estate installment remains Sept 1.
Six teachers will resign or retire from the Carbondale City school system this year, Superintendent Clyde Winkler announced. They include Verna Gend retiring after 30 years at Lincoln junior high, Constance Allin resigning as Springmore kindergarten teacher, Madge Eddleman leaving Lincoln for another state, Velda Mills whose husband took a position out of state, Helen Banycky whose husband became director of guidance at Nobel, and Barbara Griggs who will teach in Kansas City next year.
A notice notes a 24 week program at $4.00 entered at the Car Pendale post office. It mentions second class matter status under the act of March 3, 1879 and credits Members of the Associated Press with local news and AP dispatch rights.
May 1950 postal receipts totaled 9691.84, down from April’s 13392.10 but up from May 1949’s 9402.71. The year so far is about 7000 above last year, with January at 15021.27 the peak. Carrier delivery expansion to South James blocks 600 and 700 and four Colp addition streets Twisdale Carter Hill Johnson was completed.
Eighth grade students at University School present a one act comedy An Apple for the Teacher Friday June 2 at 7 30 p m in the Allyn auditorium directed by Victor Smith with a large cast including Esther Baker Anne Ragsdale Carter Drake R K Dillinger Alicia Peabody Jo Pugh Dixie Duke Sue O Dell Dodie Smart and many others. Supervisors Harley Teel Mont Davis and John Stotlar led eighth graders to Fort Chartres for a Wednesday picnic with seventh graders handling refreshments.
Mrs H Paul Boehne wife of the Murphysboro Immanuel Lutheran Church pastor was to undergo surgery at the Lutheran hospital in St Louis today Rev Mr Boehne said Wednesday
Sam J. Thompson sells land in section 17 town ship 8 range 3 to Everett Thompson for 1 dollar. Charles E. Dill and others transfer lot 9 in William C. Stherton's subdivision Carbondale to the City of Carbondale for 300 dollars.
The article explains the 17 year cicada cycle with eggs laid this season maturing in 1967 and notes shell remnants on trees from egg punctures. It also covers a pecan grafting demo, erosion control by contour drilling, and pasture work on conservation plans with alfalfa winter oats mixes and nitrogen notes.
Alfred Tate joined soil conservation district directors from Jackson Williamson Perry Ugion and Pulaski Alexander counties to organize the state meeting of directors sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Association in August. Afternoon tours will visit local farms with active conservation plans and include a Crab trip.
Carbondale Zoning Commission unanimously endorses reclassifying land at 417 West Main and East of the residence to a business zone. Dr. Floyd L. Williford seeks a small brick office set back about 15 feet from Main. Action goes to city council at their next meeting on Tuesday June 6.
Thirty five men from University Baptist church Carbondale will drive to Grand Tower Thursday night for the monthly Men's Brotherhood meeting. They will dine there then hold an outdoor campfire service with the Grand Tower church joining. Rev Paul MacCasland of Herrin will be guest speaker. Dr Elbert Hadley directs singing. Gilbert Grey chairs the program.
Harold Hill, U S weather observer in Carbondale, reports May 1950 averaged out as near normal with a high of 89 on the 26th and a low of 47 on the 1st. Total rainfall reached 5.18 inches, over twice the 2.44 inches in May 1949, and wind mileage totaled 1507 miles.
Kenneth Fassel of DeSoto was admitted to Holden hospital in Carbondale Wednesday for treatment of an eye injury after being struck by a soft ball.
New York May 29 a Sales Management survey shows Jackson county residents earned 46 682 000 after taxes in 1949 up from 44 764 000 in 1948. The per family income rose to 4131 from 4033 while national per family income fell 1.3 percent. Retail purchases reached 22 835 000 as buying power remained higher than the national trend.
Rent increases were approved for 22 dwelling units through petitions filed with the area rent office. Total monthly rises amount to 133 dollars, averaging 6.05 per unit, with 100 percent of petitions granted. Landlords may seek adjustments for higher operating costs, below market rents, fair net income, capital improvements, added services, or more occupants.
About a dozen Jackson county 4-H club members will travel to Dixon Springs on Friday to compete in a district livestock judging contest. The five top scorers will advance to the state finals in Champaign in September to judge beef cattle sheep and lambs during the event.
In Williamson county residents report dwindling buzzard food supplies as carcasses decline due to rendering plants and high meat prices. A lone observed veteran buzzard with a damaged leg reportedly flew for 45 years, illustrating limited food strategy and vulnerability of the species.
Profiles of Gene Seibert and Herbert R. Peebles, leaders of Midwestern Aero Service, detailing their education, wartime service, flight ratings, and roles in Carbondale Illinois and along the Prairie Farmer Flying Farmers network. Also notes John Ketring Loyd Cox and Barbara Benz as crew and staff.
Mrs. Ada Green widow of William P. Green and longtime Cobden resident dies at 84. Funeral services set for Friday at Broadway funeral home Cobden with Rev S L Speer officiating. Burial in Cobden cemetery. She leaves two sons Joe B Cobden and Clarence P Detroit.
Murdale airport opens today with manager Gene Seibert announcing shift from Carbondale. Private aircraft stay at the old site until new facilities are ready. Main hangar completed and space for overnight storage now available. Training school moved to the new airport. maintenance due by June 5. Formal opening date not yet set.
Two 14-year-old boys were arrested in Murphysboro for firing a 12 gauge single barrel shotgun within city limits striking a man and his wife in their garden. They were released after a reprimand by Police Magistrate George Ozburn.
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors will consider listing judges and clerks for the November 7 general election at its June 12-13 meeting. County Clerk Boyd Thorp notes the board has final say on selections, with precincts supplying names to party chairmen and then to the board. Each precinct must provide three judges and three clerks, split two to one by party, with the higher vote-getting party in the last general election receiving two positions of each role.
The L. H. Paul Plumbing and Heating of Carbondale has been awarded a 9757 dollar contract to install new cold water mains at Southern Illinois University.
Air Force temporarily lowers qualification test standards to meet authorized strength by June 30. Rejected applicants may reapply without retest if their prior score met the Army enlistment level. Cpl Dorsey V. Storey at the Carbondale recruiting station issued the notice.
Kent Keller of Ava announces a birthday party at his Carbondale headquarters 222% South Illinois avenue. The 83 year old Democratic ex congressman and candidate for the 26th Congressional district invites friends of all parties to attend Saturday noon through Sunday morning open house.
A list shows multiple patients with medical or surgical status. Names include Arthur Rothwell in Mon ticello and Mrs Lulu Clendenin in Marion. Other entries cover Carbondale Cyrus press Vienna De Soto Marion Car terville and Alto Pass. Discharged Wednesday include Eva Inman Herman Wallace Violet Watson and Grace Corregan.
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