Southern Unveils Thompson Lake Building Project Bids
Southern Illinois University opens bids for four residence halls and a dining and student services building at Thompson Lake. Plans call for 28 750 square foot halls housing 120 per hall, a 489 seat dining facility, and site work including roads, utilities, and a steam tunnel. First stage cost about 3 million with construction timing tied to capital funds.
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Southern Illinois University
University School
Charles Pulley
University
Thompson Lake
SIU Agriculture
General Assembly
Southern
Pulley
Perkins Townsend and Associates
Chicago
Thompson Point
Thompson Woods
Carbondale Plans Water Sewer Lines for Subdivision
Carbondale City Council agrees to fund installation of water and sewer lines for a west side subdivision promoted by James Cherry R A Taylor and J W McKinney of Carbondale. The project costs about 30000 with city repairs at 10000 yearly for three years and a three year repayment guarantee. Initial payments come as lots of the 100 lot subdivision sell. Over 40 lots already sold. Subdivision to be turned over to the city after all lots sell. McKinney expects lines to save costs and work to begin two months after weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Lake Fishing Club, Inc
Rolland Bridges
Murdale Airport
Carbondale
Bridges
James Cherry
R. A. Taylor
J. W. McKinney
West
Taylor
McKinney
Council Seeks $5,000 Fuel Tax for Street Repairs
Carbondale city council votes to ask state approval to use five thousand dollars from fuel tax for repairs on Marion, Wall, Springer streets and Oakland Ave. Planned work includes oiling filling holes and grading from College St to Main St on Marion and Wall and from Pecan to Main on Springer and Oakland.
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Carbondale
Marion, Wall and Springer Streets
Oakland Ave
Marion and
Wall Streets
College St
Main St
Springer and
Oakland
Pecan
Main
Sohio Wins City OK to Build Eldorado Oil Lines
Sohio Oil Co gains council approval to lay crude oil gathering lines within Eldorado limits. Earlier bid to cross city streets was rejected over insufficient rent, but later talks found the fee adequate. Lines will move oil from local wells to storage tanks serving outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohio Oil Co
Eldorado
Coun
Schweder Corre
Sparta City Council hears protest over Randolph County fertilizer plant plan
Sparta residents protested a Randolph County Farm Bureau fertilizer mixing and loading station on McClurkin Street during the Monday council meeting. Officials said building permit compliance includes dust and odor control and indoor truck loading, and vowed action if nuisance conditions arise. The council also reported disassembly of a civil defense pipe begun for water shortages and set a $152,285 appropriation for the new fiscal year.
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Randolph County Farm Bureau
Sparta
McClurkin Street
Percy
Knowles postpones Carbondale inquest into student deaths
Jackson County Coroner Ed Knowles postponed indefinitely an inquest into the deaths of Bob L. Fox and Jack Hindman after the two other injured students W. J. Neimeyer and Ralph Jansen recover from surgery and provide statements. Carbondale Doctors Hospital reported Neimeyer and Jansen were doing fine. The inquest had been set for Friday night following a collision on Illinois Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Jackson County
Ed Knowles Knowles
W. J. Neimeyer
Ralph Jansen
Ry Carbondale Doctors Hospital
Bob L. Fox
Jack Hindman
Illinois Avenue
Tax Deadline Set For Carbondale City Taxes
City Councilmen voted Tuesday to set a June 20 deadline for payment of Carbondale wheel tax and all city tax stamps. Police commissioner D Blaney Miller urged the date since stamps have been available since May 1. Motorists must carry vehicle registration when purchasing stamps. other due taxes include jukeboxes dogs bowling alleys and theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
Herrin Lions finish second in regional contest
The Herrin Lions Club placed second among 14 clubs in a regional contest with judging based on memberships attendance reports and visitations. Du Quoin club won. Dolph Bradshaw spoke on the Four Great Faiths including ourselves fellow man God and freedom. Guests included Bob Brown fromHerrin visiting from the University of Louisville and Paul Frick of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Lions Club
Fred Lowe
du Quoin
Dolph Bradshaw
Bob Brown
Herrin
University of Louisville
Paul Frick
Marion
Herrin Collision Damages Two Cars
A Herrin collision Tuesday around 2:15 p.m. at the South Park and Poplar Street intersection damaged two cars but caused no injuries. Herman Spiller, 23, of Carterville, northbound on Park, began a right turn onto Poplar and was hit from the rear by Ray Walker, 53, of Elgin, northbound. Walker's radiator was smashed and his car had to be towed.
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Herrin
South Park
Poplar Street
Herman Spiller
Rt. 1
Carterville
Park
Poplar
Ray Walker
Elgin
Herrin K of C Elect Officers and Picnic Plans
Ben Calcaterra was re-elected grand knight of the Herrin Knights of Columbus Council. Other officers and trustees were re-elected or named, including Pete Vinsavage, Guido Oldani, Joe Malandrone, Dr. E F Lydav, John Branca, John Allsopp, Milton Moscello, Robert Will, Attilio Barni, and Joe Pollack. Delegates to the state convention are Ben Calcaterra and Louis Alegnani. The council announced its annual picnic will be held August 14 at Madison No. 12 Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Calcaterra
Herrin Knights of Columbus Council
Pete Vinsavage
Guido Oldani
Joe Malandrone
E. F. Lydav
John Branca
John Allsopp
Milton Moscello
Robert Will
Attilio Barni
Joe Pollack
Louis Alegnani
Madison No. 12 Lake
Post Nominates New Officers for Murphysboro American Legion
A slate of candidates for Paul Sout Post 127 Murphysboro was drawn up in the regular post meeting. Nominated for offices were James Tindall commander Victor Loos senior vice commander Leroy Alheim junior vice commander Lee Mitchell finance officer Ted Lawless chaplain Barney Fearneyhough sergeant at arms Richard Layne with one year on the executive committee Bill Boly and C V Jones two year terms. The post will vote June 20. Delegates to the 25th district meet June 19 Herrin the 5th division meet July 16 Effingham and the state convention Sept 1 2 3 4 in Springfield were named. Delegates are Louis Russell Tames Tindall Frank Fovaldi Charles Schumaker Lee Mitchell Leo Faughn L A Walker.
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Paul Sout
American Legion of
Murphysboro
James Tindall
Victor Loos
Lee Mitchell
Ted Lawless
Barney Fearneyhough
Richard Layne
Bill Boly
C. V. Jones
Herrin
Effingham
Springfield
Louis Russell Tames Tindall
Frank Fovaldi
Charles Schumaker
Leo Faughn
L A. Walker
Police Briefs Du Quoin and Marion Fines
Du Quoin Walter J Creekpaum of Dowell paid nine dollars in court costs for driving a motor vehicle without a muffler. Marion Gilbert Riley of Herrin was fined ten dollars plus costs for speeding by Police Magistrate Li Long on Wednesday.
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du Quoin
Walter J. Creekpaum
Dowell
John Ritter Sr
Marion
Gilbert Riley
Herrin
Li Long
Carbondale improves fire prevention efforts noted by marshals
Deputy state Fire Marshals Paul E. Deaton and Norman E. Hilton commended Carbondale for major gains in fire prevention. They cited 105 improvement orders issued for a hazardous area and noted progress from 1954 to this year, including two bulk gasoline tanks made safe. Inspections of business houses are complete except for some sorority and fraternity houses, with wiring and electrical hazard improvements evident.
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Carbondale
Paul E. Deaton
Norman E. Hilton
Deaton
Carymdale
Illinois
Hilton
Council Fights IC Plan On Carbondale Crossings
Carbondale officials continued to oppose an Illinois Central Railroad plan to install crossing signals at Jackson and Main Streets. A letter from IC signal engineer T. B. Thompson said similar signals are used in Centralia and Chicago without complaints. The council set a Friday meeting with IC officials to review plans that would replace part time watchmen with gates and lights, though some officials worry about fire truck movement and traffic impact.
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Carbondale
Illinois Central Railroad
T. B. Thompson
Thompson
Centralia
Chicago
Council
Miller
D. Blaney Miller
Jackson
Main Streets
Magistrate Hall Lists Seventeen May Cases
The Council heard a report from Police Magistrate Roy Hall. Seventeen cases were listed during May with 87.40 in fines collected. Back fines of 42.80 were taken in. The Magistrate's fees were 36 leaving the city a total of 94.20. All May fines were for illegal parking except for two which involved running stop signs. Back fines were for driving while under the influence of alcohol and intoxication on the streets. The Council agreed to a request from the local Rural Mail Carriers Assn. to hold a convention in Carbondale in July 1956 and will inform the State Letter Carrier's Association and grant free parking privileges to delegates during the convention. A petition from Davis Street residents requesting adequate lighting was signed by 20 persons.
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Roy Hall
Assn
Carbondale
Davis Street
Herrin City Clerk Returns to Work After Heart Attack
Veteran Herrin City Clerk Charles Campbell, who suffered a heart attack on May 7, returned to work today. He visited the office briefly Monday and then remained home Tuesday as he resumes duties.
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Herrin
Charles Campbell
Williamson 4-H Camp Set To Enroll County Youth
Williamson County 4-H leaders announce camp sessions at Lake West Frankfort June 20-24 and July 18-22 for 10 to 13 year olds and older youths. County quota totals 65-35 for younger and 30 for older. activities include swimming boating fishing handicraft and various sports. Funds raised since 1948 total about 90,000 for the Southern Illinois camp, with 7,000 campers in six years and 1,300 expected this summer. County aims to raise 1,000 this summer and officers training is set for June 14 at the Marion Carnegie Library. Judging school and contest at SIU June 22, and the Williamson share-the-fun contest July 1 at Marion High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Lake West Frankfort
H. H. Fulkerson
Marion Carnegie Library
Southern Illinois University
Marion High School
Elmer Gulley Dies at 74 in Spillertown
Elmer Gulley 74 of Spillertown died at home Tuesday night. Born May 25, 1881 in Union County, he was married to Lydia Maxwell (deceased) and to Blanch Brown. Survived by wife, three sons Dr. James Gulley Joliet Dr. Robert Gulley Franklin Park Capt. Wayne Gulley Dayton Ohio a daughter Mrs Betty Maitland Oak Park a step daughter Mrs Alice Jezek Marion a son William Ramsey Evansville Ind a brother Louis Gulley Allin 14 grandchildren. He belonged to First Pentecostal Church of Marion and was a retired Oak Park golf course caretaker. Funeral arrangements incomplete Mitchell Funeral Home Marion in charge.
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Elmer Gulley
Spillertown
Union County
Lydia Maxwell
Blanch Brown
Gulley
James Gulley
Joliet
Robert Gulley
Franklin Park
Wayne Gulley
Dayton
Ohio
Betty Maitland
Oak Park
Alice Jezek
Marion
Herrin Car Hits House Endangering Jones at Home
A car driven by 73 year old former Herrin police magistrate Jones left the road Tuesday afternoon and struck the front porch of the W. T. Houston residence at 324 South 17th Street, Herrin. He suffered a slight facial injury after losing control and blacking out before being treated and dismissed from Herrin Hospital. The impact damaged the porch foundation and the Jones automobile.
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Take Jones
Herrin
W. T. Houston
S. 17Th St
Jones
Herrin Hospital
Houston
Joe Jones
Garland Copening Dies at 52 Colp native and miner
Garland Copening, 52, Colp resident and longtime coal miner, died Tuesday night at Herrin Hospital. Born February 19, 1903 in Burke County North Carolina, he was survived by his mother Mrs. Nina Copening of Colp and several brothers and sisters. His body was taken to Keathly Funeral Home, Colp, with funeral arrangements pending relatives’ arrival.
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Garland Copening
Colp
Herrin Hospital
Burke County
North Carolina
Nina Copening
Keathly
Advertising Records Hit in Carbondale May
Walter C. Schafer announces Southern Illinoisan set two advertising records in May. The Carbondale retail division ran 93 display ads as part of the Chamber of Commerce Parade of Values. Local display ads reached an all time high with 28 611 column inches and 1 614 individual ads, excluding national or classified.
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Walter C. Schafer
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce
Parade of Values
Schafer
Southern Illinois
Montgomerys Buy Mine at Dogwalk
Montgomery Enterprises announces purchase of the C and O Mine at Dogwalk from Orval Hilliard. Glenn Montgomery elected president at the organizational meeting with Atty. Arthur Melvin. William Raymond Montgomery named vice president and secretary. Mrs. Glen Montgomery and Mrs. William Montgomery named directors. William Montgomery has mined in Southern Township. The group aims for additional unannounced ventures.
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Dogwalk
Montgomery Enterprises
Orval Hilliard
Glenn Montgomery
Atty
Arthur Melvin
William Raymond Montgomery
Glen Montgomery
William Montgomery
Southern Township
Murphysboro Board Calls Special Meeting
Murphysboro Township High School Board votes to meet Thursday at 8 p m in the high school library following a petition from District 100 residents seeking a discussion on administration of the high school. Willard Collins indicates the session aims to address resident concerns and requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro Township
Willard Collins
Collins
Fire chief reviews safety change after 1954 marshals call
Carbondale Fire Chief Monk Crawshaw and State Deputy Fire Marshals Nor man E Hilton and Paul E Deaton inspect improvements in fire safety. Gasoline tanks, once inside the city limits and noncompliant, are relocated outside the limits following state regulations.
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Carbondale
Monk Crawshaw
Norman E. Hilton
Paul E
Chamber to Aid Labor Dispute in Murphysboro
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce leaders agreed to assist a special labor committee in negotiating a settlement of the four year picket line at the J C Penney Co store. The union would halt the picket if Penney’s officials agree to negotiate with the union group led by Sam Castellano Local 1595.
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Murphysboro
Chamber
Floyd Hart
Lavern Collins
Labor Committee
Hart
Penney Company
Sam Castellano
Retail Clerks
Castellano
Chamber of Commerce
Augusta Hatcher
Bill Ronald
Chad LaPlant
Charles Mileur
Carpenter
Arthur Faulkner
Pressman
Lastour
Joe Williams
Red Bud Man Settles Taxes
The Internal Revenue Service disclosed that it settled claims of 59,181 dollars against Earl Wellman of Red Bud for 1946 47 taxes, for 6,000 dollars. Wellman, a sawmill operator and lumber trucker, pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion in 1953 and was sentenced to a year and a day in jail with a 2,500 dollar fine, to be paid in installments.
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Internal Revenue Service
Earl Wellman
Red Bud
Wellman
Herrin Woman Marie Lazzeri Dies at 70
Mrs Marie Carnage Lazzeri 70 of 708 West Tyler Herrin died at Herrin Hospital at 9 30 p m Tuesday after ten years illness Born in Cremona Italy April 27 1885 she lived in Herrin 48 years She married Ambrose Carnago in 1907 he died 1929 and to Thomas Lazzeri in 1944 he died 1949 She leaves three sons Archie Attilio and John plus five grandchildren Funeral 9 am Friday at St Marys Church with Rt Rev Msgr Robert DeGasperi officiating Burial in St Carlo Cemetery Friends may call at Johnsons Funeral Home with rosary 7 15 pm Thursday
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Marie Carnage Lazzeri
W. Tyler St
Herrin
Herrin Hospital
Ambrose Carnago
Thomas Lazzeri
Lazzeri
Archie
Attilio Carnago
John Carnago
Chicago
St.Mary’s Church
Robert DeGasperi
St. Carlo
Johnson's Funeral
Former resident dies in Arkansas
Arlie Herring, formerly of Murphysboro, died in Knobel Arkansas on Tuesday. Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon in Knobel. He was the son of the late Joe Herring of Murphysboro.
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Funeral Services
Arkansas
Arlie Herring
Murphysboro
Knobel
Ark
Herring
Joe Herring
Mines Working Thursday Fidelity New Kathleen Pyramid
Mines and shafts listed as not working or under observation include Fidelity New Kathleen Pyramid Old Ben 9 and 22 washers at Orient 2 and Orient 3. Freeman No. 4, Wilkins Coal Co. and Buckhorn Zeigler No. 3 are noted with some activity. Truax-Traer No. 2 and Burning Star No. 1 show no report.
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Fidelity
New Kathleen
Orient
Freeburn
Shaft
Freeman No
Omy Wilkins Coal Co
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Southern Unveils
New Lake
New Thompson Lake
Thomp
Thompson’s Lake
Carbondale Subdivision
OIL Line
Sohio
Sparta Group
Council Studies Farm Bureau Fertilizer Unit
Ing
L. R. Young
Civil Defense
Civil Defense Authority
Knowles
Herrin Lions Dd
Walker
Herrin K
Post
Leroy Alheim
E. V. Miller
Williamson
Fulkerson
May
New High Inc
Illinoisan
Montgomerys
Marshals
Llinotsan
Red Bud Man
Truax-Traer No
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