Advisory group seeks talks on housing in Carbondale
The Carbondale Citizens Advisory Committee urges the mayor and City Council to coordinate with the Jackson County Housing Authority before selecting sites for 150 proposed housing units in the northeast. HUD approved a 2.5 million loan. an appraiser was hired in March. the group wants professional survey guidance and broader agency input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Citizens Advisory Committee
Jackson County Housing Authority
Carbondale
Urban Renewal Agency
Plan Commission
Federal Housing and Urban Development Department
HUD
Authority
Carterville Board Approves New Teacher Salary Schedule
The Carterville Unit District School Board approves a state law aligned salary plan for next year with bachelor's start at 5600 and 12 years at 7400, masters range 6000 to 8100. Resigns biology teacher Blaine Greer. hires include Hugh Rohrschneider 6900 and Roger Campbell 6150. Reetz Hopper plus Alexander joined. labs funded by Title II.
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Carterville Unit District
Blaine Greer
Hugh Rohrschneider
Roger Campbell
Millie Imogene Reetz
Richard Hopper
Richard Dale Alexander
Reetz
Hopper
Alexander
District hires five teachers after resignations at Unit 186
Murphysboro district accepted resignations from Suzanne Chandrasekharaiah Shirley Jackson and Lona Zalatimo, all from the high or junior high schools. New hires include Lynn Porcher Virginia Spitz Sue Landis Clo Anne Hampton and Pauline Bencini. Buford R Harper named FHA regional director succeeding Roy E Yung who resigned for the Illinois Parole and Pardon board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Unit 186
Suzanne Chandrasekharaiah
Shirley Jackson
Lona Zalatimo
Chandrasekharash
Jackson
Zalatimo
Lynn Porcher
Virginia Spitz
Sue Landis
Clo Anne Hampton
Pauline Bencini
Buford R. Harper
Chandlerville
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Harper
Roy E. Yung
Springfield
Illinois Parole and Pardon Board
Australian botanist Ian Staff completes SIU PhD thesis
Ian Staff, a Sydney native and SIU graduate student, earned a PhD in botany for a study of the Cladosporium fungus to improve vegetable protein production. He taught biology, counseled undergraduates, and balanced family life while advancing toward graduation in Carbondale. He will return to Australia this summer to teach at La Trobe University in Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Allen
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
New
Australia
la Trobe University
Melbourne
Murphysboro 186 approves new $5600 bachelor salary minimum
The Murphysboro Unit School District 186 board approves a new salary schedule meeting a state required minimum of 5600 for bachelor degree teachers. It provides 500 or higher raises, with cost under 100000, and extends to master and doctorate levels up to 8512 for doctors with 12 years. The schedule affects 130 faculty starting in August.
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Murphysboro Unit School District 186
James Blackwood
Murphysboro Education Association
Unit 186
Mines Operating Status Saturday Report
Mines not working Saturday. Burning Star 2 Fidelity Orient 5 Zeigler 4. All other mines working Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burning Star
Fidelity Orient
Zeigler
SIU Carbondale to hold 2300 graduate commencement
About 2,300 students graduate at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with ceremonies in SIU Arena starting 7:30 p.m. A streamlined processional shortens the program. Lord Wilfred Brown delivers the address and receives an honorary degree. TV coverage and overflow seating planned. Edwardsville campus also holds commencement tonight.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
Wilfred Brown
England
Board of Trade
Southern Illinois Symphony
Joseph van Roekel
Marion
Carterville
Morris
Wsiu-Tv
Channel 8
Edwardsville
Murphysboro housing authority names appraiser and negotiator
The Jackson County Housing Authority selects James Tindall of the Charles Ritter Insurance Agency as appraiser and Vern Grissom of Grissom Insurance Agency as negotiator for a proposed 100 unit high rise public housing development at 8th and Hanson in Murphysboro.
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Jackson County Housing Authority
Murphysboro
James Tindall
Charles Ritter Insurance Agency
Vern Grissom
Grissom Insurance Agency
Grissom
County Authority
8Th
Hanson Streets
Williamson County Coroner Questions Expense Claim
Williamson County Coroner Paul Litton faced another dispute with county officials over a travel claim. The Board of Commissioners approved Litton’s request after noting two different mileage figures. he listed 882 miles at 15 cents per mile, plus hotel and meals totaling $147.72, for a claim of $132.30.
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Williamson
Paul Litton
Board of Commissioners
Litton
Springfield
Murphysboro Unit 186 appoints several new school leaders
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 board names Ernest Bozarth as high school assistant principal and C. E. Red Roberts as Carruthers Junior High principal. William J. Davis plans reassignment. Hal Cornett becomes administrative assistant to Supt. Blackwood. Washington and Orchard Hills principal posts delayed.
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Murphysboro
James Blackwood
Ernest Bozarth
Orchard Hills
Unit
Bozarth
T. Lessley Wilson
Unit 168
C. E. ‘Red’ Roberts
Washington Grade
Carruthers Junior High School
Roberts
William J. Davis
West Frankfort Homecoming showcases country western day
The West Frankfort Homecoming features country western day with a 7 30 p m kickoff. The Homesteaders of the Grand Ol Opry perform after returning from Alaska and prior to Europe. A square dance team from Orient directed by Mrs Cle m ents and Benton teen dance group appear. Saturday includes a U S Marine medal presentation to Phillip Overturf's parents, Capt John M Gruner to present, with Benton recruiting personnel present. Rep Clyde Choate to speak. The midway opens at 10 a m in West Main blocks 100 and 200. Fourth annual event, expected crowds say Bob Bowen, Chamber of Commerce sponsor.
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West Frankfort
Grand Ol’ Opry
Europe
Orient
L. Clements
Benton
U.S. Marine Corps
Phillip Overturf
Vietnam
John M. Gruner
St. Louis, Mo
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
Midway
West Main
Police Briefs Local Fines For Traffic Violations
Sparta reports Edith M. Faught fined 15 dollars for improper passing. In Anna Edward E. Cain fined 18 dollars for speeding. Murphysboro records Robert E. Van Cloostere fined 18 dollars for speeding.
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Sparta
Edith M. Faught
Anna
Edward E. Cain
Murphysboro
Robert E. van Cloostere
Groups sought for clean up in Carbondale
City hall will host a 7:30 p.m. meeting led by City Councilman Randall Nelson and the Carbondale Mosquito Abatement District to plan a summer beautification program. The northeast area will be targeted first with a dirt Saturday set for June 24 to remove abandoned cars and dumping grounds.
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Carbondale
City Hall
Randall Nelson
Nelson
Becky Roe Crowned West Frankfort Homecoming Queen
Becky Roe daughter of Howard and Mrs Roe of 803 East Main West Frankfort was crowned queen by Secretary of State Paul Powell at the West Frankfort Homecoming ceremony. Retiring queen Sharon Bolin attended. Roe plans to study home economics at the University of Illinois and has active roles in Future Homemakers of America Tri-Hi-Y and Honor Society. She has 11 years as a Girl Scout and helped lead a Brownie troop. She belongs to Central Methodist Church and received a $50 Savings Bond plus a queen’s trophy and gifts from local merchants.
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Becky Roe
Howard C. Roe
E. Main St
West Frankfort
Paul Powell
Sharon Bolin
Miss Roe
Frankfort Community High School
University of Illinois
Future Homemakers of America
Tri-Hi-Y
Honor Society
Central Methodist Church of
Roe
U.S
Tragic wreck kills Murphysboro father and son
An 11 year old, Bruce Moutria, died after injuries from a crash that killed his father George Moutria 58 near Murphysboro. Bride Iona Jones 17 and passenger Terry Prince 24 sustained injuries while brother Michael 16 remained in serious condition. A joint funeral is set for the Moutrias at Meyer Denny Funeral Home with burial at Tower Grove.
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Murphysboro
St. Luke’s’ Hospital
St. Louis
Bruce Moutria
George Moutria
Moutria
Michael
St. Luke's Hospital
Iona Jones
Carterville
Terry H. Prince
Sharron
Tenn
William T. Jones
Joann Baker
Carmi
Phyllis McNeil
Sharon Moutria
Frank
Henry
Donald
George
Bill
Elkhart
Ind
Nora Cripps
Bruce Allen Moutria
George A. and
Edna Whittington Moutria
Nursery school need questioned in Carbondale
Private nursery school supervisor Mrs. Nathan Azrin argues no new pre kindergarten school is needed in Carbondale. She notes SIU programs draw away pupils due to lower tuition, while urging university cooperation with private nurseries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Nathan Azrin
W. Schwartz
Donald Paige
W. Freeman St
Azrin
West Main Street
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Hew Awards Grants to SIU in Two Separate Totals
The U S Health Education and Welfare Department awarded Southern Illinois University two grants as reported by Rep Kenneth J Gray The first provides 75000 for a laboratory equipment and materials The second grants 1992 for closed circuit television equipment Police brief in Sparta notes John A Bergfeld fined 15 for speeding
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U.S. Health, Education and Welfare Department
Southern Illinois University
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West
Sparta
John A. Bergfeld
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Frank Kirk
Kent Brandon
Housing Authority
Reid Troutman
Tom Langdon
Leo Brown
Jennie Jones
Porcher
Elmhurst College
Miss Spitz
Oklahoma Baptist College
Miss Landis
Southern Tallinois University
Miss Hampton
Bencini
Murphysboro Township High School
Young
Lawson Hall
Home Economics
Delyte W. Morris
Whittington
Dick Whittington
London
Murphysboro Housing
Bridgewood Homes
8Th and
Bridge Streets
Greater Egypt
de Soto
Grand Tower
Stiles Equipment Co
Elkville
Roberta Easton
Bob Bowen
The
Chamber of Commerce
Merce
Retail Merchants Association
Boy
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