JWCAA Receives $101,578 OEO Grant for Rural Centers
The Jack son Williamson Community Action Agency won a one year grant of 101,578 dollars from the Office of Economic Opportunity for program administration and neighborhood rural resource centers. Total project cost with in kind shares about 113,000 dollars. JWCAA executive director Rev Loyd Sumner announced the approval in Washington as Rep Kenneth J Gray publicized the grant. Sumner awaits formal written details from Washington on CEO approved plans as the bi county agency proceeds with merger steps.
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Jackson-Williamson Community Action Agency
JWCAA
Office of Economic Opportunity
Washington, D.C
Gram
Loyd Sumner
Washington
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West
Frankfort
Sumner
Albert Ross
Carbondale
Leslie _ Stilley
Williamson Community Action Agency
WCCA
Stilley
Williamson
Ross
Jackson
Davis
Burke
Bert Shemwell
Ava
Carbondale Head Start seeks volunteers for summer program
The Carbondale Commission for Economic Opportunity invites volunteers to aid the Head Start program running July 5 to August 16 at University School. Roles include art music science or games, kitchen help, and assisting during health exams, with lunch provided. Two groups of 15 children in morning and afternoon.
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Carbondale
Commission For Economic Opportunity
Commission
Jackson County
City Hall
University School
Mill Street
Keith Miller
Miller
Anna State Hospital
Nathan Nagle
Ocoee Miller
Williamson County
Williamson selects director for Head Start program
Mrs. Bonnie Sue Harrison of Marion was elected Thursday night to head the eight week Williamson County Summer Head Start program set to begin June 19. The 701 Hadfield resident and Washington School kindergarten teacher will earn 600 dollars monthly for the two month program as part of a 41 277 dollar total local and federal funding package.
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Bonnie Sue Harrison
Marion
Williamson County
Harrison
Hadfield
Washington School
Williamson County Action Agency
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
WCCA
Jackson Williamson
Carbondale Economic Opportunity Commission
University School, Carbondale
Jackson - Williamson Community Action Agency
Murphysboro
Elkville
OEO
Clara Kirk
Paul A. Walker
Kirk
Walker
Cambria
Helen Hatchett
Colp
Leslie Stilley
Williamson
Creal Springs
Robbin Davis
Madge Taylor
Cambria Center
Mabel Finley
Stilley
Cambria Cen
Ter
Carterville
Fay Skinner
Alice Holmes
Sharon Kay Walker
Janice Impson
Janet Richardson
Cook
Herrin
Mildred Kilpatrick
Lee Booth
Hatchett
Cordelia Sivels
Two Daily Mail Deliveries to Carbondale Stayed
Rep Kenneth J Gray says Postmaster General assured continuity of two daily mail runs to downtown Carbondale businesses after postal inspectors recommended cutting to one. Carbondale post office officials opposed the cut and the Chamber of Commerce protested the proposal.
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Carbondale
U. S
Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Royal L. Dillinger
Jackson County to mail 5.796 million tax bills next week
Jackson County will mail 14 398 personal property tax bills and 26 806 real estate bills totaling 5.796 million dollars. County Treasurer Paul Stearns notes higher valuations and rates in Carbondale and Murphysboro drive the rise from last year’s 5.227 million. First deadlines set for July 10, with second installments due September 1.
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Jackson County
Paul Stearns
Stearns
Delmar Ward
Ward
Dale
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Bill would hold parents liable under new bill
A bill before the legislature seeks parental responsibility for damages caused by minors. Supported by the Home Builders Association of Illinois and Carbonale, with Dale Sutherland of Geary Construction Co backing the effort. Murphysboro notices note Ronald E. Cluster fined $15 for speeding and Patrick A. Yates fined $15 for no muffler.
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Home Builders Association of Illinois
Home Builders Association of Carbondale
Dale Sutherland
Geary Construction Co
Murphysboro
Ronald E. Cluster
Patrick A. Yates
Early Bird Supt Seeks Federal Title III Funds
Carbondale Grade School District Superintendent Laurence Martin arrived at 6 a.m. to file a Title III grant request in the first wave of Illinois applications. He queued with five other superintendents and 176th in line as Illinois promised 4.5 million dollars total with 3 million slated before the state office began accepting submissions June 1. Martin expects approval for Carbondale schools next year.
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Richard
Carbondale
Laurence Martin
Springfield
State Supt. of Public Instruction
Martin
Illinois
Crosswalk Sprint At Busy Main and Illinois
Trackman Geoff Partlow of Carbondale Community High School prepares to dash across Main street at Illinois avenue as the Walk signal switches to Don’t Walk. Seven seconds are allotted before auto traffic turns. Dan Salyards, a student teacher at CCHS, holds the starting gun as officials justify the brief timing to maintain traffic flow.
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Geoff Partlow
Carbondale Community High School
Main Street
Illinois Avenue
Dan Salyards
CCHS
Pinckneyville Thieves Loot Chandler's Station
Burglars swiped about $1,200 from Chandler's Standard Station in Pinckneyville with over $300 in coins and old bills. Don Chandler discovered the loss when opening for business. Thieves entered through a side door, punched a safe, and acted sometime between 2:30 and 4 a.m.
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Chandler
Pinckneyville
Perry County
Norman Brostmeyer
Don Chandler
Elkville man posts $5,000 bond in alleged Elm county robbery
A 20 year old Elkville man Gary Porter was released on 5 000 bond pending action on a robbery charge in Jackson County. He is accused of taking about 200 dollars from George Drum near Elkville with two other suspects being sought. Porter denied the robbery during questioning. Sheriff Raymond Dillinger said two other youths are being identified.
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Elkville
Jackson County
Gary Porter
George Drum
Rt. 1
Harlidayboro
Drum
Porter
Raymond Dillinger
Carterville man charged with selling liquor to minors
Felix Bridis, 54, of Carterville, posted $2,000 bonds on two liquor to minors charges. He was arraigned before Judge LanHaney in Williamson County Circuit Court for allegedly selling liquor to Jimmy Greeney and David Mann, both under 21, on May 26. A continuance to June 23 was granted on his attorney’s motion. Bridis was arrested in Carterville by Police Chief William McKenzie.
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Felix Bridis
Carterville
Bridis
Lan Haney
Williamson County
Jimmy Greeney
David Mann
Haney
William McKenzie
Final bicycle safety test set Saturday
A final test for a bicycle safety program sponsored by the Jackson County 4 H organization is scheduled Saturday for a Murphysboro Grade School class. Murphysboro City Police will conduct the test at 1 p.m. on the Longfellow School playground. The test will include rules of safety and skill riding.
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Jackson County 4-H Organization
Murphysboro
Longfellow
Longfellow School
Mildred Benz
Benz
Sarah Haake
Robert Crombar
SIU schedules week of student activities during finals
SIU Carbondale announces special activities from Saturday through Wednesday of finals week to curb disturbances and provide study support. Activities include dances, beach parties, movies, extended hours, free coffee, and extended study help. WSIU will extend broadcasts and local theaters offer reduced-rate films.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Ralph W. Ruffner
SIU
Ruffner
University
University Center
Wsiu Radio and Television
Wsiu-Tv
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
David Keene
Carbondale Movie Houses
Young vandals caught after five hour spree
Two West Frankfort boys aged 12 and 13 were held by their parents after a 52 hour vandalism spree beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday. They allegedly hit multiple locations including 701 E. St. Louis St, Frankfort Community High School, Boatwrights Barbershop, and several stores and yards, breaking bulbs and bottles and taking items. They were picked up by Officer Maynard Arnett and released to their parents.
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West Frankfort
Franklin County
E. St. Louis St
Frankfort Community High School
Robert Ice
Boatwright
Clinewade
Market Basket
Liberty Gas Station
Stotlar-Herrin
Farm Fresh
Ice
Maynard Arnett
Chamber drive nears goal in Murphysboro club push
The Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce reports a 1967 membership total of 330 with two weeks left to reach a 450 members goal. Executive secretary Barney Williams notes many new members, as two teams led by captains Jerry Dunn and Daniel Schmidt compete for points toward a steak dinner prize.
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Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Barney Williams
Jerry Dunn
Daniel Schmidt
Marion City Council assigns Civil Defense unit to Public Safety
The Marion Civil Defense unit was placed under Public Safety Commissioner Rex Presson after an informal council meeting. Director Tom Redickas will report monthly on expenditures and unit activities, as $2,400 in older bills raised budget concerns. The council also discussed police rules and mailed booklets to officers and reviewed a used road grader for purchase.
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Marion
Flack
Redickas
Police Department
Merit Board
Fabick Machinery Co
Scout Camp Battles Poison Ivy At Pine Ridge
Gallons of poison ivy spray have been applied at Pine Ridge Scout Reservation on Little Grassy Lake. The work is funded by the Illinois Central Railroad which provides spray equipment and labor. James L. Pryor of ICRR’s Mayfield Kentucky office says annual spraying will continue until ivy is wiped out.
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Little Grassy Lake
Pine Ridge Scout Reservation
Illinois Central Railroad
James L. Pryor
Mayfield, Ky
ICRR
SIU Edwardsville to Welcome John Hightower at Building Dedication
The dedication of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's new Communications Building features John Hightower, AP veteran correspondent, as the speaker. His address at 7 30 p.m. is open to the public with free admission.
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Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville
John Hightower
Associated Press
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Poverty Agency
Carbondale Program
Johnston City
Remo Castrale
Marion Center
Hurst Bush
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12Th Streets
Lillian E. Edwards
Grand Ave
Cherry Street
12Th Street
Arthur W. Phillips
Thompsonville
Orient
Burning Star
Fidelity
Zeigler
Marion City Council
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