Insurance Change For Grade Schools In Carbondale
A new five year public institution insurance program in Carbondale schools saves over 87 thousand while boosting coverage. The district approved initial premiums totaling 10 229 with 1 7 thousand previously spent under the old plan. Coverage includes boilers workmen's comp autos and liability with policies split among five local firms and renewed every year to keep total premiums stable.
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Carbondale
Joe Morris
Dill Investment Co
Cherry Insurance Co
Brown Insurance Co
Schwartz Agency
Dill
Levelsmier Insurance Co
Renfro Insurance Company
Two Marion Men Hurt In Wreck At Dusk
Two Marion men sustained minor injuries in a 3:55 p.m. Thursday crash on Route 37 near Marion. Halon Thaxton, 17, and Melvin Underhile, 38, were treated at Marion Memorial hospital. Underhile’s car rear-ended Thaxton’s, injuring passenger Milo Parks, 49, and Thaxton’s lip.
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Marion
Rt_ 37
Halon Thaxton
Maddson
Skyline Drive-in
Melvin Underhile
W. Goodall St
Uwe Thaxton
Milo Parks
Gifted Class Planned in Carbondale Schools
Carbondale grade school system plans an experimental gifted class to run alongside a regular class. A teachers committee recommended the program after a year of study, aiming to provide adequate academic stimulation for above average students. Site details and selection methods await final decisions, with district officials expressing confidence in resolving issues.
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Carbondale
District 95
Clyde V. Winkler
Lincol Juniorigh
Norman Moore
Winkler
Lincoln
Attucks
Brush
Mtucks
Murphysboro approves new teacher salary schedule
Murphysboro Unit School District approves an across the board raise of 200 dollars per year. Starting salaries rise to 4000 for bachelor degree teachers and 4100 for master degree teachers, with eight years of experience. prov essional certificate tracks and higher degrees receive stepped increases. The board also boosts principal increments from 700 to 1000 per year, costing about 35 thousand to 100 thousand annually.
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Murphysboro
Iff
James Blackwood
Blackwood
Murphysboro Unit
Cairo
Murphysboro Unit 186 Hires Four Teachers
Murphysboro Unit 186 adds four teachers to its staff for the new year. Ira Reeves and Alethi Mifflin from Gorham High School join, along with Margaret Cornett of Bowell and Terry Modglin who will receive a degree from Southern Illinois University. The board faced mild opposition over hiring related to family connections but approved the hires and a budget for salaries and new bookkeeping. A resignation and interim treasurer changes accompanied the action. Minor vehicle crash near CarrolI and 13th streets prompted review of driving records and future training.
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Murphysboro Upil
Board of Education
Ira Reeves
Alethi ‘Mifflin
Gorhamt High School
Margaret Cornett
Bowell
Terry Modglin
Southern Illinois University
Cornett
Hal Cornett
McElvain
Unit
Green Aid
Mua'ray McLaughlin
Janes Hisckwood
Bessie Hennessy
Lincoln
Haze Prost
Iites
Bernice Brod
Izin
John Killion
Herrin
Carrol
13Th Streets
pact-Lime
Poxitinn
Hein
Jand
Blackwood
Jung 22
New ARA Act To Aid Most Illinois Counties
Rep Kenneth Gray announced that under the Area Redevelopment Act most of the 13 counties in Illinois 20th district are eligible for federal aid. A list of labor market areas was prepared by Luther Hodges and William Batt. Eligible areas include Cairo Harrisburg Herrin Murphysboro and West Frankfort counties. Gray said the next step is a workable district wide program followed by local plans submitted to the State Industrial Development Commission.
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20Th Congressional District
Kenneth Gray
D-West Frankfort
Luther Hodges
William L. Batt
Ilinois
Cairo
Harrisburg
Hersin
Murphysboro
West
Frankfort
Gray
Tis
Hertin
State Industrial Development Commission
Herrm
No Hearings Monday On SIU
Southern Illinois University divisions were told they would not face a Monday appearance before a legislative subcommittee. The subcommittee chaired by Rep Ralph Stephnean said a hearing on SIU matters may be scheduled Monday morning, but the hearing will not be held. a session is set 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to review whether to schedule further hearings amid inquiries into SIU operations.
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Southern Wingis University
He Legislative Commission On Higher Education Visitation
SIU
Two Charged In Cairo After Police Raids
Charges of possession of gambling equipment were filed in Alexander County Court after State Police raids. Aaron Henry of Grand Tower and Clyde Pearce Sr. of McChue face possession charges tied to equipment seized at the New Cullony Club and Purola Crackle Club. Cpl. Don Dyers filed the charges at 9 a.m. today pending positive owner identification. Judge Dorothy Spomer is on vacation and a hearing date has not been set. Equipment was turned over to the Alexander County sheriff's office.
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Alexander County
Aaron Henry
Grand Tower
New Cullony Club
Clyde Pearce Sr
McChue
Purola Crackle Club
Don Dyers
Evers
Dorothy Spomer
Alexander County Sheriff's Office
Two Re named To Health Board In Williamson
Williamson County Board of Commissioners re appointed Henry Weight and Lews Helfeny to the Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department Board. Wright will serve one year and Helfeny three years. Both are Herrin natives and have served since the board’s 1958 founding. The board includes members from Williamson and Franklin counties.
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Williamson County
Henry Weight
Lews Helfeny
Franklin-Wiliamson
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Wright
Helfeny
Herrin
Cecil Marlin
Oscar Harris
Bus Company Owner Dies in Murphysboro
Raymond L. Mueller 56 of De Soto, operator of the Mueller Bus Co., died at St Anselm Memorial Hospital Murphysboro after 19 days illness. He ran school buses in several districts for 29 years born December 8 1904 son of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick J Mueller. Survived by wife Neva Kimble and siblings Herman De Soto Lillian Miggins Elkville Bde Zacher and Mary Sunday Pinckneyville. Visitation at Van Natta Funeral Home Carbondale after 2 p.m. Saturday. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Mt Calvary Lutheran Church De Soto Rev William West officiating. Burial De Soto City Cemetery.
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Raymond L. Mueller
de Soto
Mueller Bus Co
St. Anseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Mueller
Frm
Dev
Frederick J. ‘Mueller
Neva ‘Kimmel
Mer. Mueller
Calvary Lutheran Church
Nasonie Lodge
Herman’ Ol de Soto
Lillian Miggins
Elkville
Bde. Zacher
Mary Sunday
Pinckneyville
van Natta Funeral Home
Carbondale
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
William West
Buvis
de Soto City Cemetery
Luca Manzullo Dies at 40 in Chester
Luca Manzullo 40 of 302 Branch St Chester died suddenly Thursday afternoon after years of medical care. Born in Bugia Italy in 1900 he worked as a laborer for Missouri Pacific Railroad. He married Zeta Mae Wilkinson in 1948 and is survived by numerous children stepchildren and siblings. Funeral arrangements are pending at Schroeder Funeral Home Chester.
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Luca Manzullo
Branch St
Chester
Mr Manzullo
Bugia
Italy
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Zeta Mae Wilkinson
Louis
Frank
Vitto
Robert Wilkinson
U.S. Army
Germany
Ronald Wilkinson
Grafton
Gary Wilkinson
Kenneth West
New London
Conn
Monetta Manzullo
Annestine Wilkinson
Joanne Acker
St Louis
Phillip Manzullo
Murphysharp
Isaac Manzullo
Metropolis
Angelina
New Orleans
Mary Guzzine
Chicago
Sam Man
Power Failure Fragments Carbondale Makanda Hit Hard
A baffling high voltage fault cut power between Carbondale and De Soto leaving Carbondale and Makanda without electricity. Power rerouted via Carterville and Central Illinois Public Service crews worked to locate the fault, with a damaged insulator suspected. Repairs resumed, with continued outages possible along the line and traffic disruption downtown.
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Carbondale
de Soto
Makanda
Carterville
Central
Tilinoix Public Service Co
Norte Carbondale
DeSoto
CIPS
Mason Parker
Parker
Makandawale
Carterville UN
REA Customs
de Soto Carbondale
RZA
Cartondale
Holden
Board approves industrial art equipment purchase for Mor ’physbove Usit district
Mor district 186 board approves 1975 equipment purchase for industrial arts at high school. Superintendent Blackwood cites rising woodworking interest with 44 enrolled next year, authorizes tools including two scroll saws one bandsaw and joiner plus a metalworking furnace at 1975 total. Board also accepts low bid for used tractor setup 600 for tractor 529.50 for six foot mower from Canning Implement. other bids reviewed. Also plans cost figures for student audio device assisted installation program. Lincoln School pole and guy wire installation requested by General Telephone Co discussed.
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Mor
Physbove Usit
James Blackwood
Blackwood
Canning Indem Implement Co
Canning
Murphysboro Implement Co
Morgan Tractor Co
General Telephone Co
Lincoln School
Youth Held In Burglary Investigation At Rex Pills Ips 66
A Carbondale-area youth, John Patterson, 1 Rt. 8, Carbondale, is held on $500 bond on charges of imprudent driving and using a fictitious operator's license as police investigate a break-in at Rex Pills Ips 66. Shoes, fingerprints, and a stolen $52 are part of the evidence. Patterson denies involvement and the vehicle and plates belonged to others.
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Carbondale
SIU Dedication Tonight for University Center Banquet
SIU hosts dedication ceremonies for the $4.6 million University Center as part of Alum Day events. Governor Kamer will headline the Saturday 1:30 p.m. program with a luncheon and guided tours to follow. Speakers include Morris and state officials as reunions and awards mark the day.
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Southerm
Unis University
University
Pielding
Oda Kamer
Kerner
Federal Housing and Home| Finance Agency
HHFA
Commission
Sidney IL. Woolner
Washington
Paul Powell
Vienna
Joseph DB. Lohman
Charles PF. Carpentier
Joseph E. Ragen
Oft Public Instruction
George T. Willss
Aonor
SIU
Delyle W. Morris
Band Stand Fund Sought in Herrin City Park Drive
Mayor Henderson calls a drive to raise 7000 for a band stand in Herrin city park. A kickoff meeting of the park district board Trades Council and civic leaders is set for 7:30 p m in city hall. Aims include 3000 from the district and 4000 more from donors with pledges of 100 from the kingad.
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Free Henderson
Herrin
Park District Board
Herrin Trades Council
Henderson
Park Board
Fred Lowe
Berlin
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N. Thurmond
Thurmond
Illinois Division of Highways
Fish and Wildlife
Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
Zeigher
Health Board
Williamson
Raymond Mueifer
University Center
Farmer
Morris
Clark Davis
William Berry
Alnosl
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