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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
17
Cooler weather moves in Friday from the northern Plains to New England. The rest of the country stays warm. Showers target the central Pacific coast, northern Rockies, and eastern Texas with rain expected in North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. AP Wirephoto.
Sealed bids for water distribution system improvements are invited by the Murdale Water District Jackson County Illinois. Bids due 6 23 1972 at Murphysboro City Hall. bid bonds 10% required. performance bond. refunds and bid processing rules stated. right to reject any bids reserved. Principal contacts J T Blankinship Associates.
Frances Louise Woods sues Albert Dean Woods for divorce and relief in Jackson County Illinois. The plaintiff seeks summons and a court appearance by July 10 1972 with default possible thereafter. Clerk James R Kerley issued the notice dated June 1 1972 with attorney Twomey and Hines in Carbondale Illinois.
The Board of Education of Elverado Community Unit No. 196 seeks sealed bids for sandwich bread hamburger buns and hot dog buns delivered to Elkville and Vergennes elementary schools in Illinois. Bids to be opened June 19 1972 at 7 30 p m at Elkville Elementary. William Valerius superintendent.
Community Unit No 6 invites bids for white milk and chocolate milk in 2 pint containers delivered to Elkville Elementary School Elkville and Vergennes Elementary School Vergennes Illinois for bidding at 7 3 p.m June 9 1972.
Notice is given of the death of Charles W Propes of Herrin Illinois Letters of Office issued May 22 1972 to Charley L Propes Administrator Route No 5 Marion Illinois 62959 Attorney Snyder E Herrin Herrin Illinois 62948 Claims may be filed within 7 months from the date of issuance of Letters of Office and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims must be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse Marion Illinois and copies mailed or delivered to the executor or administrator and to his attorney. Dated May 22 1972 James M Basler H-1708 May 26 June 2 9
The annual meeting of the members of Southern Illinois Savings and Loan Association will be held June 26 1972 at 7 06 PM at 110 South 14th Street Murphysboro Illinois to elect seven directors and to transact other business by order of the Board of Directors Secretary L Kenneth Black dated June 6 1972 M-1916 June 9
On May 25 1972 a certificate was filed in Jackson County Illinois listing owners and addresses of Lindian Constructions at 317 North 19th Street Murphysboro Illinois Delmar Ward County Clerk announces publication dates June 2 9 16 1972
In Jackson County Illinois Nancy Lee Cavins sues James Eugene Cavins for divorce and relief. James is asked to answer by June 27 1972 or default may be entered. Court clerk details provided.
A wide list details admitted and discharged patients by facility including Franklin Benton Herrin Marion Murphysboro and Carbondale entries. The roster spans FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Benton HERRIN HOSPITAL and MARION MEMORIAL with numerous named individuals and family groups.
A list of names from Memorial Hospital in Chester and surrounding towns including Murphysboro Sparta Cobden Vienna Mound City Dongola and Jonesboro features patients discharged such as Goddard Herman Barringer Elbert Wright and Emma Teutsch along with residents named Anna Spurlock Johnny Cobden and Clemon Johnson among others. The roll includes multiple families and communities in Union County with numerous individuals from Murphysboro Sparta and surrounding towns.
The Marion program starts next week with 575 to 600 pupils in elementary to high school grades. Activities include 8 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. sessions for first-term high schoolers, July 10 to 28 second term, and driver education. Elementary and junior high run 8:30 a.m. to noon, with 65 student teachers from Southern Illinois University aiding.
Murphysboro champions Mr and Mrs Lloyd welcome a daughter Thursday at St Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro Sparta welcomes Mr and Mrs Perl is Wilkes a son Thursday at Sparta Community Hospital Coulterville welcomes Mr and Mrs Joshua Petrick a daughter Thursday at Sparta Community Hospital Du Quoin welcomes Mr and Mrs Gary Presswood a daughter Thursday at Marshall Browning Hospital Du Quoin
Robert Charles Merlano 22 of West Frankfort and Janice Kay Williams 19 of Macedonia wed according to local records. William Robert Church Jr 18 of Cambria and Teresa Marie North 16 of Cartesian were issued licenses in the same list.
Police and hospital reports list numerous minor injuries from several two vehicle and one truck incident near Carbondale Marion Goreville Crystal Springs Chester and Baldwin. Victims include William H Robinson 24 Katie Robinson 19 Trevor Robinson 3 Paula Billingsley 16 William Lanecely 17 John Tillman 69 Trixie Tillman 65 Jamie Guethle 10 Hazel Guriel 55 and Wesley Zanders 60 with treatment at Doctors Memorial Marion Memorial Chester Hospital and other facilities.
The page summarizes ongoing news events around Southern Illinois, supplementing the Southern Illinoisan coverage with concise notes on local developments, people, and places for readers seeking a compact recap.
The Benton Consolidated High School Board votes to start a girls summer physical education program with Jennifer Stanley directing and paid 250 for six weeks. About 180 girls show interest. The board also hires Cynthia Taylor as Latin and French teacher at 7894 yearly and allocates 17000 to paint classrooms and gym. It joins Rend Lake College dropouts study as referral agency.
Police report details multiple arrests in Carbondale and nearby areas including Larry Ledford of Harrisburg linked to a June 1 robbery at Eaton and Brown Appliance and Hewitt’s Drug Store with charges including possession of hypodermic instruments unlawful use of weapons and burglary. Other cases cite aggravated assault reckless driving burglary and deceptive practice with assorted stolen items and bonds posted.
Fire crews responded to incidents in Carbondale Benton and Marion. In Carbondale an 11 15 p m call reported a wooden shed and trash barrel at Southern Illinois University swine center with undetermined cause. In Benton a 3 20 p m call cited a fire at 1008 S McLeansboro St occupant Bryan True with burning trash and no damage. In Marion a 12 45 a m Thursday fire in a breezeway of the Holiday Inn damaged a water softener with cause not determined.
The Benton High School Board awards a contract to Stotlar Motors of Benton for a 60 passenger Dodge school bus at $7,925. Stotlar submitted the lowest bid among three received.
A Thursday correction clarifies that Bob Huffman former Christoper High School principal does not rule out remaining as a teacher in the Christopher school system. He says he would stay on as a teacher if no other employment is found and notes he has tenure rights within the system.
Estimated Monday receipts include 6000 hogs 3000 cattle and 200 sheep. Hog trade shows lobbies 27.00 to 27.60 per hundredweight for various weights with sow and boar prices noted. Cattle at 100 head and sheep too light for test.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices outline services for Katherine Sisk of Vienna. Ford Hardin of Alto Pass. Edith M. Hoye of West Frankfort. Tony Lukas Sr. of Orient. Grace Groves of West Frankfort. Alice Newton Hartwell of Goreville. Sam O. Stone of East Carbondale. plus a Marion Legion baseball schedule update with Carbondale and Owensboro matchups.
Weekend notices list many drive in films and local events across Herrin and nearby towns. The Lions Carnival in Du Quoin runs Wednesday through Saturday with a Miss Du Quoin coronation Saturday night. Community clubs host duplicates bridge Friday night. Theaters show a mix of classics and new releases through Tuesday or Sunday with late shows.
New York AP report notes networks eye an hour long daytime serial Yesterday's Child Tomorrow's Adult from Winifred Wolfe and Mary Harris. Harris, producer of Another World and As The World Turns, aims for five weekly episodes while arguing soaps evolve from radio roots and Dickens would have enjoyed daytime TV.
A TV critic recalls a nurse caring for terminal cancer patients who feared a soap plot. The nurse asked how the storyline would end, and the critic replied that Tom Hughes would come to no permanent harm. The letter sparked thoughts on how writers protect or reveal a show’s outcome.
High Thursday 89 degrees and overnight low 69. Temperature at 9 am today. Precipitation from 7 am Thursday to 7 am today none. Sunset today 8 27. Sunrise Saturday 5 31 and sunset Saturday 8 28.
Notices invite readers to submit open to the public meetings for calendar listing. Deadline details and contact options are included for those wishing to have events published.
Saturday recycling drives in Glass and Carterville with specific lots and item preparation rules. Hurst hosts a bake sale and rummage, while Crab Orchard Refuge offers a guided tour and wildlife film showing. Carbondale Friends hold a silent peace vigil each Saturday morning.
The LA LECHE League of Marion Carbondale and Murphysboro meets at 7 30 p m Sunday at Louise Jandacek 414 414 St Murphysboro to discuss the advantages of breastfeeding for mother and baby. The event is open to the public.
In Cairo Carbondale De Soto Cobden and other cities, defendants aged 16 to 67 faced speeding red light and other violations. Fleeing a police officer reckless driving and illegal mufflers cited with fines from 15 to 320.30 dollars. several tickets issued in May and June.
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