Jackson County Tavern Warned Over Sales To Minors
A Jackson County tavern operator at Midway Tavern on Rt. 51 north of Derve s was warned by county officials against selling intoxicants to minors after signed statements from two girls and a 20 year old indicated service of drinks to underage patrons. No further action was planned against Gene Hines, the operator, though other local tavern owners were warned earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Fred Stilley
Gene Hines
Midway Tavern
Rt. 51
Derves
Carbondale
Stilley
Cris Spellering
John Gilbert
Hines
Gilbert
Howard Cheatham
Midway
Cheatham
Murphysboro
Rt. 144
Spellering
Peyton Kunce
Dawn Club
Alexander County
Gilbert Pulcher
Carol McCoskey
Mary Jean Stevens
Pulcher
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Chrestman
Herrin Mayor Probes General Telephone Service Issues
Herrin Mayor Dave H. Miller told General Telephone officials of frustrations with service in Herrin. He cited busy lines blocking free calls, long delays in disconnecting lines after long distance calls, and a promised city plant line that has not been installed. The city seeks action and parking lot access for a city lot near 14th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave H. Miller
Herrin
Wth General Telephone Co
Miller
Orew Drew
Marion
General Telephone
Drew
14Th Street
No Negotiations In Herrin Stoppage Over Wage Offer
The Herrin strike at International Staple and Machine Co. idled 49 workers with no talks planned. Union official Eugene Hill, District 111 IAM, said the group previously rejected a 22 cent three year raise package 10 7 and 5 cents over years. The company now offers 10 cents an hour across the board. Workers seek 15 cents plus another 15 cents for staples. The dispute arises from a one year wage reopening clause in a two year contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
International Staple & Machine Co
Eugene Hill
District 111 International Assn
Zeigler Worker Hurt When Tractor Overturns
Frank Cornwell age 50 of 216 Beaumont Zeigler was injured when a tractor overturned north of the Big Muddy Bridge on Rt 148 about 12 45 pm He was pinned under the tractor and admitted to Herrin Hospital with possible spinal injuries His condition was described as quite good by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cornwell
Beaumont, Zeigler
Herrin Hospital
Cornwell
Big Muddy Bridge
Rt. 148
Two 17 year olds admit theft roles in Carbondale store
Carbondale youths Jim and Ruths IGA on North Bridge Street were robbed of 35 dollars early Thursday. Joe Edwin Baxter admitted leading the break in with Don Miller along for the ride. Baxter on Williamson County probation was released to his probation officer. Miller held for Jackson County authorities.
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Carbondale
Jim
Ruth
IGA
N. Bridge St
Joe Edwin Baxter
Rt. 3
Baxter
Don Miller
Williamson County
Crab Orchard Lake
Mer
James Boone Danies
Daricls
Roy Bain
Jack Hazel
Wayne Bollinger
Carterville
Illinois Youth Commission
Bollinger
Miller
Jackson County
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Smith Motor Sales
Main St
Marion
A. R. Cagle
Unfair Labor Charge Dropped Against P R Mallory Co
The National Labor Relations Board dropped unfair labor charge against P R Mallory Co at Du Quoin and the International Association of Machinists. The action came in a letter from NLRB official Ralph Kennedy confirming dismissal. IAM may appeal within 10 days. company already recognizes IAM as bargaining agent based on a card check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Mallory Co
du Quoin
International Association of Machinists
National Labor Relations Board
IAM
Eugene Hill
District 111
Herrin
Fred Carstens
Labor Board
Carstens
Ralph Kennedy
St. Louis
NLRB
Carl Taylor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Afl-Cio
West Frankfort
IBEW
Hill
Kennedy
Former Vergennes Man Dies in California
Ezra McCrary age 66, a former Vergennes area resident, died in Burbank California on Thursday. He had lived in the rural area between Vergennes and Elkville and was staying with a daughter in California for about eight months. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Rozella Preston of Burbank. Funeral services are pending at Schroeder Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
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Vergennes
West
Ezra McCrary
Vergennes Area
Burbank
Calif
McCrary
Elkville
California
Rozella Preston
Schroeder
du Quoin
Layoff Pending at Old Ben 22 Valier
Reports of a pending layoff at Old Ben 22 in Valier could not be confirmed. Saturday notices said 50 to 125 men might be affected and one spokesman suggested an announcement may come Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valier
Marion man arraigned on grand larceny charge
Elisha Jones, 28, of Marion, was arraigned on grand larceny after police say he stole about 600 from Leland Jackson Grocery. Bond set at 3000, he could not meet it and remains jailed. Police recovered 80 and a bank bag. remainder missing. Jones denies theft and asserts another man was with him when leaving the store. The man claimed Jones forced the money on him but faces no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Jones
S. Holland St
Marion
Justice of the Peace
Corbett Edwards
Jones
Leland Jacson
Murphysboro Lacks Revenue From Permits
A 1956 review shows Murphysboro issued only four building permits for construction or remodeling worth over 300 dollars, highlighting lax enforcement. City officials blame weak enforcement for lost revenue and limited records, with proposed reforms discussed by the council and a three-way inspection system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Delmar Ward
Joe Williams
Carbondale
Warrants Prove Effective in Pulaski Back Tax Drive
Pulaski County Sheriff Robert Aldrich says warrants are 100 percent effective in collecting delinquent personal property taxes. About $35,000 of $55,000 due has been collected since February as 150 warrants have been served since May 1, with no property seizure to date. The sheriff plans to continue until all owed money is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Pulaski County
Robert Aldrich
Aldrich
Police Briefs: Murphysboro Man Fined for Speeding
Donald House aged 21 of Murphysboro was fined nine dollars plus costs by Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr after being cited for speeding according to a police report. He was stopped by a speed timer device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Donald House
Charles Helwig Sr
Ding
House
Murphysboro Council Switches Engineers Over Sewage Project
Murphysboro City Council voted eight to one to replace the engineer for the sewage disposal project amid disputes over contracts with St. Louis consultant Edward Fulton. Fulton contends his 1941 and 1947 contracts remain binding. the city terminated Fulton’s contract on March 26, 1954, citing bond defeat and delays, while Fulton’s fee was 7 percent. The council cautioned potential suit if Fulton is supplanted and noted repayment of $11,000 already paid by the federal government and possible $16,800 due upon bond proceeds. The matter may trigger legal action by Fulton's attorney Fletcher Lewis if changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Edward Fulton
St. Louis
Fulton
Fletcher Lewis
Ans
Lewis
Osboro
Salvation Army Area Aid Cited in Southern Illinois
Dr. L. F. Malpass reports Salvation Army aid in 31 downstate counties totaling over 6,000 dollars aiding 1,340 cases in the past year. Services included wheel chair for a disabled person, home furnishings for three families, food and clothing for 21 families, summer camps for two children, aid to five transients, and Christmas baskets. Recommendations and funds came through the Carbondale United Fund and local advisory boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Illinois
Springfield
L. F. Malpass
Carbondale
Malpass
Illinois State Citizens Advisory Board
St. Nicholas Hotel
Malptass
Salvation Army Aid
Dr. Malpass
Downstate
Cars Collide in Herrin No Injuries Reported
Cars driven by James Baxter of Carbondale and Ronald Newsom of Herrin collided about 10:30 p.m. Friday on West Herrin Street. Police said there were no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baxter
S. Washingto
Carbondale
Ronald Newsom
S. 17Th St
Herrin
West Herrin Street
Sailor perils cross seven seas aboard USS Prestige
Aboard the minesweeper USS Prestige engine man third class Bobby G Travelstead son of Mr and Mrs Virgil L Travelstead of Carbondale West Main is serving aboard the ship which is set to return to Long Beach California on June 20 from a six month Far East tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby G. Travelstead
USN
West Main
Carbondale
Long Beach
Calif
Far East
Mining Report Shows Several Mines Working and Not Working
The report lists mines such as Old Ben 14 Orient 2 Orient 3 Freeman 4 Fidelity New Kathleen Pyramid Burning Star No. 1 Truax Tract No. 2 as working or not working. Several entries like Old Ben 9 Old Ben 22 Buckhorn appear with status notes and no report for others.
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Orient
Freeman
Fidelity
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Harold Haas
Alexander Aty
Jackson
Leslie Chrestman
Murphysa High School
Phillip Hart
Murage
Bondale Grocery Store
Johnston Council
Johnston City
Neil Thurmond
Illinois Commerce Commission
Thurmond
Fire Department
Zeigler
West Freeman Street
Boston
Joe Streckfus
Jim “Boone” Daniels
Dog
Marion Man
Steamfitters Local 160
10Th and Mulberry Streets
Price
Council
10Th
Mulberry Streets
Salvation Army Area Aid
Lawson Fore
Norman Moore
The
Carbondale United Fund
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