Deaton Jury Clears William Deaton in Not Guilty Verdict
In Williamson County Circuit Court on Wednesday the jury found William Pee Wee Deaton not guilty of assault with intent to murder the August 1951 attack on his former wife Mrs Aston Deaton at 612 North Seventeenth Street Herrin. Deaton faces four other charges including rape and mayhem with bonds totaling 14,000. The defense contended temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Pee Wee) Deaton
Williamson County
Deaton
Aston Deaton
North Seventeenth Street
Herrin
Beulha Horn
Franklin
Adam Penninger
Ralph Harris
Denton
Case
C. Ross Reynolds
Carl Sneed
Leonard Scott
Charles Bailey
Gladden E. McNary
Walter Hunter
Edward Williams
Tennyson Tanner
Sam Davis
C. E. Bourland
W. C. McCable
Marion Webb
Harold Tanner
Elsie Gulley
Queen Candidates Named in Shrine Circus District Three
Two area girls compete for district queen honors as Shrine tickets go on sale in Carbondale. Miss Pat Neagu of Madison and Miss Selma Jean Wilson of Zeigler are backed by local groups and the Kroger branch sponsor. Votes are ticket counts. top votegetters win district queen titles and trips to Acapulco with runner-up prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine Circus Queen
Carbondale
Shrine Pres
E. R. Fichtel
Pat Neagu
Madison
Sajorities
Independent Students Association of Southern Illinois University
Kroger Company
Selma Jean Wilson
Zeigler
Miss Neagu
ISA
Newman Club
Granite City High School
Miss Wilson
Krogers
Zeigler Community High School
Junior Womens Club
First Baptist Church of
Shrine
Illinois
Acapulco
Mexico
Jackson
Union
Williamson
Franklin
Randolph
Perry
Johnson
Alexander
Pulaski
Tractor Accedent Fatal To Farmer Kenneth Fisher
Kenneth C. Fisher 46 of Marion died from injuries after his tractor pinned him while plowing on his farm two and a half miles north west of Pittsburg early Wednesday. Discovered by Garland Rogers he was taken to Herrin hospital and placed on the critical list. An inquest is set for today at Maller funeral home with services at 10:00 a m tomorrow. He leaves his wife Ethel and a son Sergeant William E. Fisher in Okinawa. He was born November 3 1906 in Seymour Ill and was a member of the Mattoon Methodist church burial at Dodge Grove cemetery Mattoon. Rev Carl Hearn to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C. Fisher
Marion
Herrin Hospital
Pittsburg
Garland Rogers
Fisher
Maller
Seymour
Ill
Ethel
William E. Fisher
Okinawa
Methodist
Mattoon
Dodge Grove
Carbondale Man Taken To Chicago Hospital
Carbondale resident George Gher of 602 North Oakland Street was taken to Illinois Central hospital in Chicago Sunday night. He is accompanied by his wife Phyllis and will remain there for about a week. she will stay with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gher
North
Oakland Street
Carbondale
Illinois Central Hospital
Chicago
Gher
Phyllis
Campbell To Get Hearing On Probation
Campbell faces a probation hearing in Murphysboro for embezzling about 1200 in county funds. Judge C Ross Reynolds will preside. Fletcher Lewis represents Campbell as State Attorney John Gilbert's office says it will oppose probation. Campbell earlier pled guilty and admitted theft via altered deposit slips. a 1200 check was paid by United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Campbell
Jackson County
Murphysboro
C. Ross Reynolds
Vienna
Reynolds
Fletcher Lewis
Cambil
Campbell
John Gilbert
United States Fidelity and Guarantty Company
Gilbert
Circuit Clerk’s Office
Fred Fraiser
Herrin Legion Sets Installation Evening Banquet
Herrin Prairie post of the American Legion will install new officers at a banquet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion home. Commander Snyder E. Herrin announced Ed Driemeyer of Herrin will be the installing officer. Awards will be given to the membership committee. The Legion auxiliary will serve dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Prairie
American Legion
Legion
Snyder E. Herrin
Ed Driemeyer
Herrin
The
Legion Auxiliary
University School Plans Summer Courses for Teens
University School will offer fourteen teen subjects for grades 9 through 12 during the summer session from June 16 to August 18. Dr John D Mees, the principal, notes registration opens June 16 at 9 30 a m. Courses include algebra American history biology civics English geometry girls physical education home economics music appreciation safety and driver training and speech. Pupils below eighth grade, including kindergarten, register June 23 at 8 55 a m and attend six weeks June 23 to August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University School
John D. Mees
Louis Batson Dies From Auto Injuries
Louis A Batson 48 former Carbondale resident who lived in Donithan Missouri died Wednesday at Donithan Community hospital from injuries suffered in a Saturday auto wreck. His brother William of Donithan is in serious condition. Survived by wife Ethel Murphysboro a daughter Betty Ryan McClure four sons Bob Joseph Michael Louis Jr two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Carbondale funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday burial Snyder cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Batson
Carbondale
Donithan
Donithan Community Hospital
William
Ethel
Murphysboro
Betty Ryan
McClure
Bob
Joseph
Michael
Louis
Oran
Chicago
FHA Official Approves Plat for Bellaire Subdivision
The FHA granted tentative approval on the final plat of Herrin’s Bellaire housing subdivision after Gregg McFall of Springfield met with Williamson County Housing Authority members. McFall found the subdivision plans sound. Final Chicago approval is anticipated as routine. George H. Anderson will present to the city council Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Bellaire
Federal Housing Administration
Gregg McFall
Springfield
FHA
Williamson County Housing Authority
McFall
Housing Authority
Chicago
George H. Anderson
Murphysboro Collision Injures Driver at Elm and Sixteenth
A Murphysboro man suffered a left arm abrasion when his car collided with one driven by Mrs. Margaret Ella Lee of Marion at the Elm and Sixteenth street intersection in Murphysboro at 11 05. Lee and her five year old daughter were uninjured. both cars were badly damaged and towed from the scene per assistant police chief Jim Hiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Elm
Sixteenth Street
Marvin D. Wright
Margaret Ella Lee
Marion
Lee
Jim Hiller
Elm Street
Wright
Teachers Examination in Jackson County Set for June 13
The regular examination for Jackson County teachers seeking advancement in certificate ratings will be held Friday June 13 in the office of County Superintendent W N Wheeles. Examinations begin at 8:30 a m in the county courthouse office in Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
W. N. Wheeles
Wheeles
Murphysboro
Herrin to Send 7 Youths to Boys State 1952
Seven Herrin youths will represent the city at the 1952 Premier Boys State session on June 22 to 29 at the Springfield fairgrounds. Clell Hindman, commander elect of the Herrin American Legion post, announced the selections and sponsoring organizations. Richard Venegoni, Wynn Church, Steve Goldsmith, Terry Cline, Jerry Karr, Dick Owen, and one Lions or Knights of Columbus or Rotary linked winner were named among sponsors. Eagles plan a future selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Springfield Fairgrounds
Clell Hindman
American Legion
Fairgrounds
Richard Venegoni
Knights of Columbus
Wynn Church
Steve Goldsmith
Lions
Herrin Cancer Drive Sees Very Poor Early Response
Herrin finance captain Bill Bracy reports a slow start to the Herrin Cancer Crusade with over 100 letters mailed and only two businesses donating $25 or more. Allen Industries gave $100 and Zwick Stores $25, Lincoln School children contributed $10 in change, as the drive extends beyond the original June 1 deadline in hopes of hitting at least $1,000. Donors may mail checks to Bracy and he will pick up donations by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bracy
Herrin
Cancer Crusade
Bracy
Allen Industries
Zwick Stores
Lincoln School
Herrin Cancer Crusade
Bracy Insurance Office
Homing Pigeon Balloons Return From Memorial Week End
Three Carbondale balloons sent by residents returned via the U S postal service with one reaching Tennessee. Mollie Stewart and Florence Eddleman reported returns from West Frankfort and Cedar Hill Tenn respectively, while Pete McKinney’s balloon traveled furthest to Cedar Hill Tenn. Proceeds from Kiwanis sales fund children's programs and Century of Progress. Prizes offered for furthest outbound sender and fastest return by July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
United States Postal Department
Hills
Tennessee
Mollie Stewart
Route 1
West Frankfort
Louise Morehouse
West Walnut Street
Mike Kimmel
Florence Eddleman
Cypress
Pete McKinney
Lesser fire department ends five day run with three calls
Sesser department logged its third dispatch in five days on Wednesday with minor damage in each incident. Firemen saved $50 worth of tools from a shed fire at Carrie Rinehart’s home after station attendants arrived. Crews also doused a warehouse blaze at a Waltionville creamery where a stove exploded and halted a week old fire on a East Lesser baseball diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesser
Lesser Fire Department
Carrie Rinehart
Waltonville
East Lesser
Carbondale Man Fined for DUI and Alcohol Intoxication
Lester Williams of Carbondale was fined three dollars for intoxication and twenty dollars for driving while under the influence on May 16 by Police Magistrate W G Carter. He faced $12.80 in costs and could not pay the fines, remaining in custody. The arrest warrant was sworn by Chief of Police Lee Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Lester Williams
W. G. Carter
Carbondale Police
Lee Davis
SIU President Office Moves to New Quarters
The office of Southern Illinois University's president moves today to 1008 South Thompson Street in a brick house once owned by A. L. Bradley. The new headquarters provide private rooms for President D. W. Morris, Charles D. Tenney, George H. Hand, and John S. Rendleman with space on the second floor for a conference room for boards and councils. Accounting staff crowded in Shryock auditorium will relocate to the vacated space after adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
South Thompson Street
A. L. Bradley
Southern’s
D. W. Morris
Charles D. Tenney
George H. Hand
John S. Rendleman
Tenney
Rendleman
Shrvock
Scouts to Hold Weekend Camp at Giant City Park
The Tsun-Ga'Ni Indian Society of the Egyptian Council of Boy Scouts will host an overnight camp at Giant City park Saturday and Sunday with a Saturday night initiation. A Sunday church service precedes a noon camp chicken-fry and a 2:30 p.m. costume practice at the picnic area. the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsun-Ga’Ni Indian Society
Egyptian Council of Boy Scouts
Giant City Park
Parrish Transferred From Scott Field To Wyoming Air Base
Frank B. Parrish son of Mr and Mrs Homer Parrish Route 2 Murphysboro has been moved from Scott Field Belleville to Francis E Warren Air Base Cheyenne Wyo His address is A-2C Frank B Parrish A F 16 350900 3451 Student Sqdn Francis E Warren A F B Cheyenne Wyo Parrish served at Scott Field about a year and was golf professional there and captain and coach of the base golf team He was formerly assistant professional at Jackson Country Club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parrish
Wyoming Air Base
Frank B. Parrish
Homer Parrish
Murphysboro
Scott Field
Belleville
Francis E. Warren Air Base
Wyoming
A. F
Francis E. Warren
A.F.B
Cheyenne
Wyo
Parrish
Jackson Country Club
Herrin Man Fined $100 for DUI and Collision
A Herrin man, Tony Michkowsky, 42, of 608 South Ninth Street, was arraigned before Police Magistrate Jake Jones and fined $100 plus costs for driving while intoxicated and striking a parked car at 321 South Thirteenth Street around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Jake Jones
Tony Michkowsky
South Ninth Street
South Thireenth Street
Carbondale Accident Sparks Law Suit in Circuit Court
A three car crash four miles north of Carbondale on March 4 1952 led to a Jackson Circuit Court lawsuit seeking 1200 damages. Plaintiffs Stephen Bickard and Frances L Bickard name Victor A J Stormer and Clifton Warren, alleging negligence and failure to signal. The case, filed by Carbondale attorney Robert Schwartz, cites Warren via agent Henry Bradley as driving a Warren vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Jackson
Stephen B. Bickard
Frances L Bickard
Victor A. J. Stormer
Clifton Warren
Bickard
Frances L. Bickard
Rickard
Warren
Henry Bradley
Robert Schwartz
Funeral services set for Mrs Amelia Christian
Funeral rites will be Friday at 1 p.m. in Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev W Clark officiating for Mrs Amelia Christian who died Tuesday at her niece's home on 320 East Jackson Street Carbondale. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at Jackson Funeral Home Carbondale after 6 p.m. today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell Baptist Church
Rev. W. Clark
Amelia Christian
East Jackson Street
Carbondale
Oakland Cemetery
Jackson Funeral Home
Carbonale Kiwanis Meeting Hosts SIUC Christian Foundation Director
Elwood K. Wylie, director of the Southern Illinois university Student Christian Foundation, spoke at a Carbon dale Kiwanis meeting this week. Members outlined tentative plans for an amateur program this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood K. Wylie
Southern Illinois University Student Christian Foundation
Carbondale Kiwanis Club
Herrin Hospital offers nursing scholarships for county graduates
Dr. Leo Brown told Herrin high school graduates about a nursing scholarship program open to Williamson county girls. Scholarships cover full tuition and provide a monthly stipend with a one year work commitment at Herrin hospital or Carbondale. Applications due July 1 at Herrin hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Leo Brown
Herrin Hospital
Brown
Illinois
Williamson County
Carbondale
Eight Area Youths Enlist in Air Force
Eight area men enlisted in the Air Force at the Carbondale recruiting station during May. Sfc. Charles Ki. Gualdoni, in charge, said there is no longer a monthly quota and the Air Force will accept as many enlistments as apply. Enlistees: William Cunningham and Frederick Taake of Carbondale. Charles Coleman of Murphysboro. Russell Davis, Richard Williams, and Charles Will of Anna. Kenneth Versteman of Wolf Lake. Jacob and Donald Smith of Wolf Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AIR Force
Carbondale
Sfc
Charles Ki. Gualdoni
William Cunningham
Frederick Taake
Charles Coleman
Murphysboro
Russell Davis
Richard Williams
Charles Will
Anna
Kenneth Verseman
Jacob
Donald Smith
Wolf Lake
Percy Legion selects Jack Wade as commander
Jack Wade of Percy was elected Post Commander of the Percy American Legion Post on Tuesday night. Also chosen were Robert Green as senior vice commander Donald Outten as junior vice commander and Earl Jehling as finance officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wade
Percy
Percy American Legion
Robert Green
Donald Outten
Earl Jehling
Koppert Site in Carbondale Discusses Longtime Staff
In Carbondale the Koppert operation marks over 30 years of service with figures including Twitchell and F. M. Bell, an engineer of a mechanical department, noted in a profile of long tenure and leadership across the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppert Com
Carbondale
Sams
Twitchell
F. M. Bell
Oakley Flanigan
D. C. Ury
University School Commencement Friday Evening
University School will hold its annual commencement in the auditorium at 7 30 p m Friday. Twenty five students graduate led by valedictorian Dorothy Young and salutatorian Martha Morrison. The band concert precedes the exercises under Charles Patterson and Mrs Leah Bradley Simms with junior scholars and ushers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University School
New School
John D. Mees
Barbara Jean Addison
Ann Borresen
Shirley Bridges
Leroy Chaney
Harold Covington
Loretta Davis
Sherry Dexter
Maurice Ebbs
Ann Ellis
Mark Hughes
Donald Jackson
Thomas Keller
Martha Morrison
Stephen McGee
Bruce Nagle
Clyde Nance
Jerald Palmer
Earl Piquard
Duane Sc
Charles Paterson
Leah Bradley Simms
Dora Boals
Betty Mott
Margaret Ritchie
Barbara Sharp
Annette Warren
Pat Whittington
Dorothy Young
Scholarship tests set for Saturday in Jackson County
Competitive examinations for five four year University of Illinois scholarships will be held Saturday morning in Murphysboro for Jackson county high school graduates. Tests cover county, home economics, agriculture, and two veterans children scholarships. Students may test for multiple scholarships. minimum age 16 and county residency required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Jackson County
W. N. Wheeles
Murphysboro
State University
Champaign
General County
General Assembly
Wheeles
Illinois
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Siu
Kroger Co
Selma Wilson
Pat Neagy
Metropolis
Olney
Carl Hearn
Chicago Hospital
Herrin Legion
Louis Batson
Lis An
Lin
Thompson Street
Shryock
Ks One
Carbondale Kiwanis
Percy Legion
Howard Twitchell
U-School
Marshall
Edmund Bicknell
Cynthia van Lente
Cooper
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