Wild accident punches hole in house in Carbondale
Driver Mrs Gladys Rey, 68, of 918 N Bridge St, suffered neck cuts and other injuries after her car ran a stop sign at North Springer and Wikistow streets, jumped a curb, crossed a yard and rammed into the Stoltz home at 602 W Willow St in Carbondale. Witness said Dennie Ricke of Elmhurst, driving the southbound car, failed to yield. Ricke was ticketed for failure to yield. The Stoltz residence owner and occupants were away. a trailer on Willow Street was damaged and a tree and wiring pulled loose. The incident began when Ricke’s car struck Rey’s eastbound vehicle. A fire truck responded to a gasoline leak. no fire occurred.
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George Willhite
Iindian Acar
Wil Tow
Carbondale
Gladys Rey
N. Bridge Sr
Ricke
Springax
Ray
A . Ray
Willow Street
Willow St
Don Hagler
Jim Hatton
Southern Illinoisan
Hatton
Howard Sharp
Sharp
Claudine Williams
Stoltz
Willard i Cross
Irene Huck
University Ave
Cross
Rickie
SIU
Dennie Ricke
Elmhurst
N. Springer St
Vacation shock after car hits Stoltz home
Mr and Mrs Raymond Stoltz of Carbondale discovered their house had been struck by a car while on a two week trip. A neighbor alerted them via a chain of calls from Vienna to Monticello. The home sustained damage and Mrs Stoltz, who was driving, was being checked at a hospital. Local traffic fines listed include multiple towns such as Carbondale and Johnston City. The Stoltz family returned home to assess the mess and await news on Mrs Stoltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita Troutt
Howard Sharp
Ray Stoltzes
Mr. Staltz
Mrs. Stoliz
Vienna
Mr. Sharp
Pean
Gee
Bis. Stoltz
Marion Palmier led sandman sandbox project in Marion
Marion Jaycees filled about seven sand boxes for local children as Operation Sandbox. The sand was donated by a local concrete company and delivered by Ed Bowles and Ron Miller with no cost to families. This marks the program’s second year. Carbondale Mayor David Keene plans to appoint Robert Palmier to the Liquor Dealers Association advisory board.
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Marion
Marion Jaycees
Jaycees
Marion Club
Ed Bowles
Ron Miller
Carbondale
David Keene
Robert Palmier
Carbondale Liquor Dealers Association
Palmier
Leo's ‘Liquors
Keene
Chester Regatta Queen Crowned For 1969 Event
Gayle Lowrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Owen Lowrey of Chester was crowned 1969 Chester Gold Regatta Queen Saturday night. First runner up is Jay Whittenbrink and second runner up Leta Link, both Chester residents. Races begin at 2 p.m. with drivers from the St. Louis Outboard Drivers Association. A free waterfront dance and carnival rides will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Lowrey
Owen Lowrey
Chester
St. Louis, Mo
Outboard Drivers Association
Youth charged in Carbondale battery case and more
Carbondale teen Herbert Dyer, 17, faces battery and aggravated battery counts plus resisting arrest after police arrest on May 30. State’s Ally Richard Richtman says Dyer struck Essie Green and Dodd with a butcher knife. Also listed are Makanda teen James Rowan, 17, cited for failure to yield right of way. Michael Richter, 21, no valid registration. Robert Tyner, 44, improper lane usage. Martin Dermer, 28, no valid license.
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Carbondale
Herbert Dyer
E. Greet St
Richard Richtman
Dyer
Essie Green
John Dodd
Carol Wright
William Stone
Makanda
James W. Rowan
Michael B. Richter
Hurst
Robert D. Tyner
Martin Dermer
SIU investigates reported rape near campus
Southern Illinois University police are probing a reported rape of a 21 year old student. The victim, walking from Mortis Library along East Main Street around 11 15 p m, accepted a ride. the two men drove her to the Southern Hills area where she was attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
SIU
East Main Steet
Mortis Library
University City
Southern Hills
Phone threats reported to police in Marion area
Threatening telephone calls were reported to two Marion residents. Barbara May, 20, received a call promising harm, while Tony Giscoma, 15, was told “Deported.” Other notices include motorists with license or traffic issues in Carbondale, De Soto, Cadale, and Marlin with fines and violations listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Sue Matheny
Barbara May
Midway Court
Mildred Giacoma
Tony Giscoma
Morgan Dr
Carbondale
Michael Archambeault
Robert L. Jones
de Soto
Frank J. Jacquot
Cadale
Lois K. Lindberg
Marlin
John W. Leonard
Mrs. Ella Runnels Johnston City dies at 30
Mrs. Ella D. Runnels 30 of 403 W Hth St Johnston City died at 4 p m Saturday in Her vin Hospital after eight weeks as a patient She was born Aug 6 1888 two miles south of Johnston City daughter of George and Mildred Lewis She married George Runnels Dec 26 1912 his death came Aug 21 1965 Surviving are daughters Bernice Lantrip Tinley Park Helen Brashar Edwardsville Nancy Wallace Johnston City five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Also a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church and its missionary society Funeral services are 3 p m Monday at Murman Wilson Funeral Home Johnston City Rev Jestie Vaughn will officiate Burial Rose Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m today at the funeral home
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Ella Runnels
Johnston City
Ella D. Runnels
W. Hth St
Runnels
George
Mildred Chapman Lewis
George Runnels
Jestie Vaughn
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Marion
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North Illinois
Marion Palmier
The
Sandman Cometh
Chester Regatta
Holder Mobile Home Services
Pinckneyville
Neme
Mllinois
Pinckneyville Fair Grounds
Bryan
W. Frankfort
Kodak
Rolando
Studio & Camera Shop
Minis
Sawyer
Helleny
Treece
Herrin
Brooks
Anna
Green
House of Color
Masrion
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