Carbondale High Board Awards Several Contracts
Carbondale High School Board approved contracts totaling over eight thousand dollars for facilities and equipment. Major work includes two thousand eighty three dollars for field lighting by Carbondale Electric, three thousand nine hundred nineteen dollars for Community repairs, and additional costs for coal, painting, plumbing, and library drapes. The board discussed traffic changes, student preregistration, staffing needs, and a forthcoming annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale High School Board of Education
CCHS
Carbondale Electric Company
Community
J. C. Williamspany
Tom Endsley Company
Robert L. Cochran
Royalton
Ainting
H. Paul
N. A. Rosan
Frank Bridges
Smith Street
Rt. 13
E. D. McGuire
Carbondale
Rosan
Attucks
SIU
Jantha Brown
Cairo
Bridges
R. C. Joseph
Charles Young
James Feirich
Robert Stoelzle
A. E. Kelley
Ellett Infant Dies Stillborn in Murphysboro
Cynthia Jo Ellett infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellett of Grand Tower was stillborn at St. Andrew's Hospital Murphysboro. Survived by parents a brother Phillip Ray maternal grandparents Charles C. Ellett Grand Tower Allen Rogers Murphysboro great grandfather Albert Hagler Murphysboro great grandmother Birty Ellett Grand Tower Funeral this afternoon at Grand Tower Baptist Church Reverend John Dixson presiding Burial Walker Hill Cemetery Meyer Denny Funeral Home Murphysboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Jo Ellett
Charles Ellett
Grand Tower
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
Phillip Ray
Charles C. Ellett
Allen Rogers
Albert Hagler
Birty Ellett
Funeral Arrangements For Charlie Robertson Of Anna
Charlie Robertson 66 retired Union County farmer died Thursday at Anna City Hospital after a two day illness. He lived at 200 Wilson Street Anna born September 12 1887 in Ware. Survivors include daughter Ruth Arline McCommons of Anna a son Charlie E Robertson of Anna and brother James Monroe Robertson of Kansas. Services 2 30 p m Saturday at First Christian Church Anna Rev William Reece officiating burial Anna Cemetery Norris Funeral Home Anna in charge. Friends may call today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Robertson
Union County
Anna City Hospital
Wilson St
Anna
Fie
Ware
Ruth Arline McCommons
Charlie E. Robertson
James Monroe Robertson
Kansas
First Christian Church
William Reece
Anna Cemetery
Norris Funeral Home
Levee project award settles damages to McNeill land
Jackson County jury awards Homer McNeill $11 260 for levee right of way west of Murphysboro with $4 260 for land taken and $7 000 for other damages. Degognia and Ft Bluff Levee District pursued condemnation after failed negotiations and court action followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Homer McNeill
Murphysboro
Peyton Kunce
McNeill
McNeills
Degognia
Ft. Bluff
Pancake Day Set by Murphysboro Lions at GMO Park
The Murphysboro Lions Club enlarges its fifth year Pancake Day for 1954 with a full day at GMO Park on Walnut Street. Pancakes coffee and sausage start at 6 am. Pillsbury supplies cooks and flour. Highlights include a 3 pm Ladies Race carrying a pancake on a griddle and prizes for top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro Lions Club
GMO &O Park
Walnut Street
Lions
Pillsbury Flour Company
Accident Verdict in Murphysboro Man's Death
A verdict of accidental death by electrocution was returned in the Murphysboro death of Karl Eisenhauer, 32, as he worked with six General Telephone linemen installing a line near Lesser and Christopher. Five crewmen were burned. three testified. The incident occurred when the line contacted a high voltage line during slack lifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Eisenhauer
Murphysboro
Christopher City Hall
Eisenhauer
General Telephone Company
Lesser
Christopher
Donald Hardin
Pinckneyville
Claude Beasley
Richard Layne
Vernon Sanders
Willaims
Eugene Vancil
Harlan Eldridge
Bob Dobbins
Rollie Eldridge
Jack Jones
Dominic Crisko
John Malkovich
Sparta Woman Dies at 76 in Local Home
Mrs. Emma Saal 76 lifelong Sparta area resident died at daughter Mrs Allen Harrison’s home west of Sparta after months of illness. Widow of William Saal. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at Walker Funeral Home Sparta with burial in Lively Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Saal
Sparta Area
Allen Harrison
Sparta
Gorham Woman Etta Grizzell Dies at 81
Mrs. Etta Mifflin Grizzell of Gorham died after a long illness at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sickler. She leaves three sons, four daughters, four sisters, 19 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren. She was a Crain Baptist Church member. Services Saturday at 2 30 p.m. at Roberts Residence Funeral Home Murphysboro with Rev. Dennis Lyerla officiating. Burial in Crain Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Mifflin Grizzell
Gorham
Everett Sickler
Grizzell
Frank Mifflin
Springfield
Ira Mifflin
Midlothian
Doc Mifflin
West Frankfort
Ben Winter
Los Angeles
Calif
Shirley Davis
Blue Island
Carrell Sickler
Murphysboro
Margaret Anderson
Phoenix
Ariz
Grace Grabe
Ft. Gage
Minniee Tomlinson
Granite City
Ruth Bradley
Galesburg
Roberts
Dennis Lyerla
Crain Cemetery
Murphysboro Carbondale Group Forms Murdale Toastmasters
A group of men from the Murphysboro Carbondale area formed a public speaking club naming itself Murdale Toastmasters' Club in a Carbondale meeting. Acting chairman Carl Brooks said they obtained permission from Toastmasters International to use the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Murdale Toastmasters’ Club
Carl Brooks
Toastmasters, International
International Organization
Area Men Get Prison After Vienna Jobs
Two former Harrisburg men, Charles Casteel and Tommy Gene Gibbs, were convicted of robberies in Johnson County and sentenced to 3 to 5 years. They were arrested in Dixon Kentucky after burglaries in Vienna area from May 1 to May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Harrisburg
Johnson County
Charles Casteel
Tommy Gene Gibbs
Dixon
Casteel
Gibbs
Jess Abner Jr
Stanley Abner
Murrie-Abbot
Amon Carter
Corno
Metropolis
Council To Talk Street Program
Murphysboro city leaders plan a session tonight with delegations from several civic groups to discuss Walnut Street widening and blacktop paving. The Chamber of Commerce industrial committee and Rotary Club will participate, aiming to support city officials in the street project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Murphysboro Rotary Club
Industrial Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Smoke Triggers Firemen Call in Murphysboro
Firemen were called to a home at 17th and Spruce Streets Thursday afternoon after smoke was seen inside the house. Fire Chief Urba Hanson said a furnace damper was closed allowing the smoke to escape. No damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
17Th
Spruce Streets
Urba Hanson
Delegates Open State Convention In Herrin
Illinois auxiliaries hold sixth annual convention in Herrin with 1000 delegates expected. Ritual and drill contests at St Marys gym and Eagles Ballroom. Initiations, memorial service, and opening session follow a 1 PM registration with leaders from Herrin, Indianapolis and Zeigler greeting attendees. Dinner evening program features rose centerpieces and formal setting at Ly-Mar Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Les Auxiliaries
Herrin
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Eagles
Peoria
Murphy
Alma Saddler
Herrin Auxiliary
Inez Miller
Emanuel Merlo
Herrin Aerie
Dave Miller
Herrin Prairie Post 645
American Legion
Chloe Honeycutt
Grand Aerie
Indianapolis Ind
Ben Cherry
Zeigler Aerie
Illinois Eagles
la- Mar
Miss Du Quoin Crowned at Lions Carnival
Kay Bottomly was named Miss Du Quoin of 1954 after a delayed coronation due to rain. Runner up Joan Ozburn won a $75 wrist watch, with maids of honor Wilma Hottes Pat Ross and Shirley Harvey. A second feature crowned Reuben Eisen as most perfect baby with Perry Ward as his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin Lions
Kay Bottomly
Brunet Theater Cashier
Renes C. Miller
Joan Ozburn
du Quoin
Wilma Hottes
Pat Ross
Shirley Harvey
Reuben Eisen
Goodstein Shoe Store
Perry Ward
Carbondale Boy Places Second in FFA Contest
Bill Hull, senior at Carbondale University School, finished second in the Illinois FFA speaking contest held in Springfield. His speech titled Helping the Farmers discussed price supports. He also earned a state farmer's degree, awarded to about two percent of Illinois FFA members. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hull of Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hull
Carbondale
University School
Future Farmers of America
Springfield
FFA
Howard Hull
Prowler Reported Near Carbondale Residence
Carbondale police investigated a prowler report near 1206 West Chautauqua Street Thursday night but the suspect was not located. No injuries or property damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
W. Chatauqua St
Stolen truck recovered near Marion mine
Sheriff Ora Kirby recovered a truck stolen from Charles Queen of Pinckneyville near the old Watson mine pond northwest of Marion. The vehicle, with a burned clutch, was hauled to Johnson garage in Marion and linked to a car theft from P C Stevens of Herrin, with two suspects seen fleeing in Pinckneyville but not caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Kirby
Charles Queen
Front St
Pinckneyville
Watson Mine
Marion
Johnson
Kirby
P. C. Stevens
9Th St
Herrin
District 95 Signs Contract and Hires Two Teachers
Carbondale District 95 board approved a 598335 contract with Barmac Construction for three new schools and hired two teachers William Helton and Elizabeth Mars. Adds a Springmore School expansion with two new classrooms, remodels cottage for two classrooms, and moves grades. Also approves budget steps and routine bills while relocating staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 95
Carbondale
Barmac Construction Co
Chester
Springmore
Leo Cunningham
Clyde V. Winkler
Barmac
Wall Street
William E. Helton
Rt. 3
Elizabeth A Mars
WU. Mill St
Helton
Southern Illinois University
Texas
Miss Mars
SIU
University Baptist
Brush
Brush School
Lee Potter Smith
Kenneth Parrish
Carbondale District 95
Airport Authority Buys Mower and Sets Flight Hearings
The Williamson County Airport Authority voted to buy a power mower for 3500 from Krucklmeyer Machine and Parts Co of St Louis with a 500 allowance for the old mower. A 9075 bill for painting the administration building was approved. Attendees will join a CAA hearing in Washington next week on Ozark Airlines routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Krucklmeyer Machine and Parts Company
St. Louis
John McVey
Clyde Brewster
Herrin
Roscoe Malcolm
Marion
Dee Redd
Frank Roan Jr
Ozark Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Washington, D. C
CAA
Ozark
Illinois
Joseph McLaughlin
James Keith
Nashville
Rabies Slows Up In Murphysboro
Murphysboro reports four days without an active rabies case in a dog marking a potential turn for the better. County Health Officer Dr. R F Sondag notes the incubation period can run three to four weeks and that continued dog pickups without inoculation tags will continue until a definite sustained decline appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
R. F. Sondag
Mine Rescue Manager Quits in Southern Illinois
Howard Williams, manager of the Illinois Mine Rescue Station in Benton, retires effective June 15 because of health. He was recently released from Miners Hospital in Christopher after a stomach condition. The Williams family will move from 503 E. Main St. to Helen Ave. in Christopher, with no successor named yet. The Benton and Harrisburg stations are the sole state operations in Southern Illinois, and Herrin station was merged with Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Williams
Illinois
Benton
Miners Hospital
Christopher
Williams
E. Main St
Helen Ave
Willaims
Harrisburg
Herrin
Marion Men To Stand Trial In Williamson County
Luther Frey 34 and Leon Travelstead 37 of Marion were ordered by Judge C Ross Reynolds to stand trial June 28 in Williamson County Circuit Court. Frey faces habitual criminal charges from the May grand jury indictment while Travelstead is charged with murder in the shooting of his wife Jean at a Marion tavern in May. Attorneys must be ready for trial. Frey is represented by Snyder Howell of Marion appointed by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Frey
Leon Travelstead
Marion
C. Ross Reynolds
Williamson County
Frey
Travelstead
Jean
Reynolds
Snyder Howell
Alonzo Greathouse Dies at 85 Royalton Resident
Indian Alonzo Greathouse, 85, of Royalton, found dead in bed at home Thursday. A lifelong resident, he leaves three sons Clarence Florida Elmer DuQuoin Earl Washington state two daughters Mrs Lillie Yates and Miss Anna Greathouse a step daughter Mrs Noah Welch Zeigler. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Rodenberg Funeral Home with Rev Vance Walker officiating. Burial in Miners Cemetery near Royalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Greathouse
Royalton
Greathouse
Jackson County
Clarence
Florida
Elmer
DuQuoin
Earl
Washington State
Lillie Yates
Anna Greathouse
Charles Rich
Zeigler
Noah Welch
Rodenberg Funeral Home
Vance Walker
Miners Cemetery
John Bencie Dies Retired Royalton Miner Suffers Heart Attack
John Bencie a 67 year old Royalton resident died at home from a heart attack. A retired miner he lived in Royalton about 30 years and belonged to St. Marys Orthodox Catholic Church and United Mine Workers Local 1395. He left a wife seven children and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rodenberg Funeral Home after a coroner's inquest at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royalton
St. Mary’s
Ren
Rodenberg Funeral Home
Barney Browning
Benton
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Grand Tower Baby
Murphysboro Lions
Joe Williams
Etta Grizzell
Council To Talk
Iris Spore
Chicago
Lucy Murphy
Stella Moorehouse
Forest Park
Carbondale Boy
Prowler Reported
Springmore School
Paducah
Smith
Winkler
Ernest Hagler
Gene Brooks
Lincoln
Lawrence Crowell
Alworth Casper
John Schoeppel
Eugene
Clyde _ V. Winkler
Alma Pearce
Sheeppels
Casper
Ada Griffith
University Baptist Church
Betty Etherton
Miss Griffith
California
Miss Etherton
Gene Temple
Educational Fund
Giant City School
Southern Illinoisan
Airport Authority
John Bencie
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