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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1966
Page
10
Tony Stevens describes Benton's No 6 hole at Benton County Club as a 435 yard par four with Lake Moses along the north edge, cedar trees lining the fairway, and a treacherous raised green protected by sand traps and three large trees. A good drive and straight fairway shot can yield a rare birdie.
The Southern Illinois Golf Association plans its annual Benton Country Club tournament on June 18 19 with pre classification by a new rating system. Players from member clubs are restricted to 120 entries with an $15 entry fee and a $2 reduction for members. An affidavit may be needed for players without established handicaps and a 1000 in merchandise certificates plus dances and pool access accompany the event.
Ralph R. Carpenter Jr. 20 of Carbondale failed to negotiate Snyder Hill road turn while fleeing a police car. He rode into a driveway garage on Rt. 3 and was treated at Doctors Hospital and released. charged with reckless driving having no license plates or license and attempting to elude officers.
Carbondale police logged two attempted thefts and one actual theft. A 1964 white Chevrolet owned by Grob Motor Co. was stolen from 514 S Forest St between 9 p.m. Friday and 5 30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Stokes said she and her husband had driven it for three days. Another attempted theft occurred Friday night on Hatideni Mufhanganbiki’s car at 603 W College St with ignition loosening. Margaret Hoye reported an attempt on her 1964 car Friday night with ignition wires removed.
District directors launched a drive to sign 375 to 400 residences for lake water. Eighty subscribers have joined to obtain water from Marion or the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative as the district plans Buncombe service within bounds near South Market road and Rt. 37. Directors include Fred Rott Paul Robinson Glenn Montgomery Inez Montgomery Wayne Nolen Buryl Grisham and Jimmie Jones.
Two 15 year old youths from Rockford were picked up after a minor accident in Jackson County and turned over to Winnebago County authorities for possible charges in Rochelle theft. State Trooper Olen Lampe located them near the Rt 3149 junction west of Murphysboro.
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