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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
8
New Storms Sweep Texas Across State After Weekend Rains
Wide sections of Texas faced renewed floods as rivers rose from the Oklahoma border to the Rio Grande after torrential weekend rains. At least seven deaths were linked to the weather, with five killed in a two car collision and two airmen from Randolph AFB presumed drowned. Crops, especially cotton and grains, suffered heavy damage across north Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Rio Grande
Randolph Air Force Base
San Antonio
Oklahoma River Floods Close Roads After Train Bridge Collapse
Oklahoma City reports clearing skies after weekend rains. The Santa Fe bridge over the Washita River collapsed under a 70 car freight train, sending about 20 cars into the water while the engine and nine cars crossed. No crew injuries. A southbound passenger train waited nearby. Three prior drownings and another death were reported as floods worsened, with Lake Texoma inundated and highways affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Brimful Lake
Texoma
Washita
Santa Fe
Mexican Drivers Protest Payoffs Inflation
In Mexico City drivers denounce higher payoffs as police now seek five pesos to release violators instead of two. Federal highway violators may face fines up to 50 pesos. Mordidas, or bites, are common as arrests are rare. when made, drivers and cars are taken to a nearby lire station with long waits and stiff penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States
Aong
SIU Student Charged With Drunken and Reckless Driving
Karl Albert Olsen a 25 year old SIU student from Edwardsville was charged with drunken and reckless driving in Carbondale after a 545 am arrest near the Illinois Central depot. He posted 500 bond and was ordered to appear before Police Magistrate Roy Hall at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Karl Albert Olsen
Edwardsville
Harold Peterson
Illinois Central Depot
Olsen
Roy Hall
Hall
Tireless Thieves Steal Model T Roadster Near Denton
Kelly L Brooks reported his 1926 Model T roadster stolen from a farm a mile north of Denton Texas. The car was found without tires and authorities say the theft was not likely the work of a single person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton, Tex
Kelly L. Brooks
Illinois Native Named President of Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Glen P. Brock of Illinois has been named president of the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad. Born in the Palestine area near Robinson, he funded his studies in railroad administration at the University of Illinois by waiting tables. He began his railroad career with Illinois Central after proposing preholiday ticket seller sends to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen P. Brock
Illinois
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Palestine
Robinson
Brock
University of Illinois
Illinois Central
Sixteen Students Earn Legion School Awards in Herrin Area
Sixteen grade school graduates in the Herrin area received American Legion School awards based on honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, and service. Recipients include Jackie Buxton, Wrop Has Meeks, Sue Sweet, Max DeArmond, Mary Lou Eden, Richard Lentz, Mary Ann Hicks, Stanley Takacs, John Berra, Barbara Goerke, Brenda Davie, Wade Rowatt, Frances James, Eugene Haught, Judy Petty, and Warren Fitch among several schools such as Colp Attucks, Sunnyside, St. Mary’s, Herrin Junior High, Colp Standard, and Chittyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
American Legion
Jackie Buxton
Wrophas Meeks
Colp Attucks
Sue Sweet
Max DeArmond
Freeman Spur
Mary Lou Eden
Richard Lentz
Sunnyside
Mary Ann Hicks
Stanley Takacs
St. Mary's
John Berra
Barbara Goerke
Herrin Junior High School
Brenda Davie
Wade Rowatt
Colp Standard
Frances James
Eugene Haught
Energy
Judy Petty
Warren Fitch
Chittyville
Harlan Gamble Rejoins Kroger After Insurance Break
Harlan Gamble of 521 South 16th Street Herrin returns to Kroger after 17 years in the insurance field. He serves as temporary manager of the Poplar Bluff Missouri store while the regular manager is on sick leave. Gamble previously managed Kroger stores in Carmi and Herrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Gamble
S. 16Th St
Herrin
Kroger
Poplar Bluff
Carmi
Bicycle Theft Reported in Carbondale
John Diggs of 327 East Oak Street reports a bicycle stolen from his residence Saturday night in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Diggs
Oak St
Carbondale
Three Dead In Hotel Fire In Worcester
A hotel fire at the five story Hotel Pleasant in Worcester Massachusetts killed three people and wounded eight seriously with a dozen more lightly hurt. The dead were identified as Sadie Mason 58 Anna O Brien and Mary Walton by hotel representatives. The aged 60 room hotel houses permanent guests two blocks from Worcester center and many are middle aged or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
City Hospital
Theodore Austin
Sadie Mason
Anna O'Brien
Mary Walton
Jackson Red Cross appeals for disaster relief funds
The Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross issued a fund appeal this week. Urba Hanson, chairman, says the national organization reports the longest continuous storm series in 76 years has hit the country, mainly the Midwest, in the past four months. Donations may be sent to the Red Cross, Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
American Red Cross
Urba Hanson
National Organization
Midwest
Red Cross
Murphysboro
Hanson
Bridge Damage Hits Crab Orchard Creek Route Near Carbondale
Jackson County Highway Dept maintains the Big Crab Orchard Creek bridge on Crab Orchard Hill road northeast of Carbondale. The structure was cut off and damaged recently when the creek overflowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Crab Orchard Creek
Crab Orchard Hill Road
Carbondale
Jackson County Highway Dept
Robbery Suspects To Be Returned To Visalia
Deputy Sheriff Dean West left Saturday with special deputy Walter Whiting to return three Marion armed robbery suspects Lavern Johnson 21 Donald Johnson 16 and Donald Gold 18. Warrants charging armed robbery of Lee's Grocery May 20 were filed by Marion Police Chief Charles Edwards. The trio waived extradition. They are from Waukegan and formerly lived in Goreville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean West
Visalia
Calif
Marion
Walter Whiting
Lavern Johnson
Donald Johnson
Donald Gold
Robery
Lee’s Grocery
Charles Edwards
Waukegan
Goreville
Lights Stolen From Carbondale Car Garage
Smith Motor Sales in Carbondale reports a set of parking lights stolen from a new car at the 1206 West Main Street garage sometime Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Motor Sales
W. Main Sc
Carbondale
Mammoth Bones Found in Florida Shell Pit
In Bradenton Florida an excavation by laborers removing paying material uncovered a 25 pound tooth a tusk and probable rib and shoulder bones. The remains are tentatively identified as those of a hairy mammoth a prehistoric ancestor of the elephant.
Carbondale Guides Induction Postponed
A mass induction of Indian Guide tribes scheduled in Carbondale today was postponed due to weather. Publicity chair John Hastings said an announcement will be made when the induction is rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale City
John Hastings
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England
SIU
Gm&o
Legion
Jackson Red Cross
Marlyn
North Park Avenue
Srancano
Remington
Office Equipment CO
Illinois Avenue
Mammoth
Bradenton, Fla
Carbondale Guides
Eaton & Brown Appliance Co
East Main Carbondale
HFC
America
Household Finance Corporation
Public Square
Cline
Staley Special
Dr.Pig
Dr. Pig
Staley Dr.Pig
Staley
Carbondale, Illinois
Dillinger Feed Store
Marion, Illinois
Farmer’s Produce CO
Bisley Milling Company
Kanees
St Lore Macite
Creal Springs, Illinois
Moore’s Feed & Produce
Cobden
Basler’s Feed Store
Anna, Illinois
Wright Grain Company
Ava
Falkenbury Feed Store
The
Lions Club of
Pillsbury Flour Mill, Inc
Pet Milk Company
New Era Dairy Harry Kilby
A & P Grocery Co
Bill & Gene’s Market
McCann’s Market Selmier Peerless Towel Co
Midwest Dairy Prairie Farms Creamery
Kroger Grocery Co
Barringer’s Grocery
Buck’s Grocery
Marshall Grocery
G. M. & C. Railroad
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