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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
3
Herrin Grade School Board approved preliminary drawings for the North Side School with Gatewood and Fields architects to prepare working drawings. Final plans and bid lettings must come after a July 5 meeting, with construction possibly starting by late August.
Carterville man J. M. Switzer aged 67 sustained minor injuries after his pickup door opened on impact with Basil Russell’s car at Monroe street and Park avenue in Herrin. Switzer and two passengers were treated at Herrin Hospital for a bruised hand and sprained ankle. No tickets issued. witnesses testified both drivers obeyed signals.
Herrin Grade Schools may receive a salary boost if county officials succeed in collecting delinquent personal property taxes. The board voted to use 90 percent of delinquent taxes for the education fund, potentially adding about 9000 to the fund and raising teacher pay beyond the previously approved 300 dollar annual increase. President James C. Walker said raises would follow successful collections, and he noted talks with Sheriff Dean West about the drive.
John L. Marlow, 22, and Larry Alsop, 19, were ticketed after State Trooper Walter Lowe found a .357 magnum revolver in a parked car on Rt. 13 west of Marion. Marlow paid $61.20 for illegal transportation and $31.20 for intoxication. Alsop paid $31.20 for intoxication.
The Marion park board agreed Monday night to purchase a resuscitator for the swimming pool. Dr. James Felts will train pool staff on use after delivery. Officials discussed child safety at De Young street crossing with highway personnel. no stop signs or lights can be placed, but a 30 mph speed limit is set in the area.
Bill Ottesen a 21 year old operator of Ottessen s Shell Service East Main Street Carbondale suffered first and second degree burns when an auto backfired as he primed the motor for a car owned by Robert Feigenbaum at 1007 Briarwood Carbondale The incident occurred about 1139 p m at Doctors Hospital said he had flash burns on arms and face Mrs Feigenbaum said the car stalled and he was pouring gas into the carburetor The mishap was reported to Carbondale police
Clyde Corn 47 a Roanoke school administrator becomes West Frankfort unit school district superintendent taking office July 1 replacing L Goebel Patton who resigns June 30 The board received 14 applications and narrowed to three before choosing Corn He will also lead a West Frankfort high school principal hire after arrival Corn has 12 years as unit superintendent experience in Indiana and Illinois and holds a master’s degree The districts serve about 2 550 and 900 students respectively.
City Council to act on transfer of Carbondale liquor license to Gene Morgan Ralph Parrish and others. Morgan plans incorporation and says the tavern will keep its name and open under new ownership while real estate partners handle the property.
Murphysboro man Gilbert Stewart aged 23 was fined 25 dollars and 5 dollars costs on two reckless driving charges. One charge cited Lake Street housing development signed by Bert Swafford of the Jackson County Housing Authority. The other reckless driving count was signed by Officers R Harris and D Berger. Stewart, employed at Dupe and living in Murphysboro, appeared after an arrest warrant following a missed hearing.
George Herpin 17, reportedly left Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on May 26 and fled to Bush Illinois area. He turned himself in to Herrin police on Saturday after being located by relatives in northern Illinois.
Herrin residents vote today on eliminating the Herrin City Court. Supporters and opponents clash over whether the court is unused and wasteful, with the Williamson County Taxpayers League cited in opposition.
A federal study labels all of Southern Illinois a region with substantial and persistent unemployment. Counties listed include Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Union, Johnson, Williamson, Jefferson, Wayne, Hamilton, Saline, Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, White, Marion and Clinton. Labor figures show unemployment rates across offices in Herrin, Mt. Vernon, Harrisburg and Centralia, with areas classified from D to F and outnumbered jobs by jobseekers in all categories below Class C.
Attorneys for George Garner and Ted Crowley seek to move the murder trial from Alexander County citing 288 affidavits claiming potential juror bias due to extensive publicity. Judge Zimmerman set June 28 as the deadline for defense petitions and noted testimonies at inquest and preliminary hearing. Rubin was killed at the Latin Quarter nightclub in Alexander County.
A set of Boy Scout merit badge booklets will be presented to the Herrin City Library at 7:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Marvin Owen, librarian, will accept the gift from Fred Harrison, Herrin banker and businessman, with Egyptian Council Boy Scout officials present.
Richard D. Walker and Franklin Mathis waived preliminary hearing on theft charges and posted 2000 bonds. State Trooper Robert Perry and Union County authorities arrested them in Cobden after a stolen car linked to Carbondale was spotted on Route 51. They face charges for stealing a car owned by Paul Jackson near the Yellow Cab Stand on South Illinois Avenue.
Marion pavement project advances after soil tests. The joint city county effort covers the west Marion half and the east county half. New concrete will be 20 feet wide and eight inches thick. Traffic reroute planned after completion to ease congestion around the public square where through traffic is substantial.
Henry Hale former Carbondale Police chief is in Doctors Hospital with a fractured left hip after an accident at City Park on Monday. He is 59 and listed in fair condition. A daughter says he toppled while reaching for a ball as grandchildren played nearby. Hale retired June 4, 1953 after joining the force in 1951.
A Jackson County TB tax for tuber culosis patient care passed 3 to 1 in Monday’s judicial election with 3,282 votes for and 1,079 against. The levy up to 7 cents per $100 valuation funds sanitorium and follow up care, and requires a future follow up vote in 10 years unless renewed.
A second story framework takes shape on the new Student Union building now under construction. The project advances with the framework adding height and structure as crews continue site work and planning for interior finishes.
A Vienna man James R. Nalley, 42, was fined 1000 dollars and costs and sentenced to one year at Vandalia State Farm for driving while intoxicated and lacking an operator's license. He faces resisting an officer charges and a possible sentence reduction to six months. Nalley remains jailed 10 days awaiting final sentencing after an arrest June 2 during Deputy Herman McKenzie’s attempt.
Marion Civil Defense tested siren at 7 30 p m Monday but northeast area failed to hear it. Police Chief Charles Edwards said spotters had to move closer to hear the siren. City may buy a third unit for full coverage. a second exists and will be installed at Longfellow School.
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