City Council to Hear Auditor's Annual Report Tonight
The Herrin city council meets at 7 30 p m to review the annual report by William A Gamber Mt Vernon certified public accountant the city auditor The session also considers oil bids for arterial street oiling and appointing a new policeman to replace Lester Yates The mayor notes about 10 applications and a careful selection will follow with bids a focus to begin street oiling program
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William A. Gamber
Mt. Vernon
Noliceman
Lester
Fat) Yates
Gamber
Schoonover
John Murray
Franklin Asphalt Co
Benton
Mauzy
Fred Schoonover
Yates
Legion to Install Tuesday Night
American Legion Herrin Prairie Post 645 officers will be installed at a banquet at 6 30 p m Tuesday Snyder Herrin will become post commander Other officers include Dwayne Linton Truman Lynn Alex Vallejo Loren Margrave John Purcellio Gene Darnell and Jim Neilson Trustees Ed Driemeyer 25th District commander will be installing officer The new officers were elected May 23 A spokesman expected a resolution endorsing Driemeyer as Fifth Division commander The Division meeting will be at Flora later this summer.
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Herrin Prairie
American Legion
Legion
Snyder Herrin
Herrin
Dwayne Linton
Truman Lynn
Alex Vallejo
Loren Margrave
John Purcellio
Gene Darnell
Jim Neilson
ED Driemeyer
25Th District Legion
Driemeyer
Flora
Robert Jones Held in Union County Jail for Disturbance
Robert Jones a 40 year old Carbon Dale resident is held in Union county jail to face charges in Jackson county.
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Robert Jones
Carbondale
Union County
Jackson County
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Associated Press
AP News
Herrin Girl to Begin Work at U of I as Clerk Stenographer
Miss Genevieve Wiseman, June graduate of Herrin Township High, leaves for Champaign Urbana to work as a clerk stenographer in the Administration building at the University of Illinois. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Wiseman and will live with her cousin Miss Ruth Beach who attends the university. Wiseman earned a Gregg shorthand award for 140 words a minute and honors for typing 60 words a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Wiseman
Herrin Township
Champaign-Urbana
University of Illinois
Wiseman
University
Howard Wiseman
Sourth Thirteenth Street
Urbana
Ruth Beach
Miss Wiseman
Gregg
Plans to Finish Lake Murphysboro Delayed by Crews and Illness
Illinois officials confirm Lake Murphysboro will be completed and improved while the overall lake in every county program ends. The four built lakes Wolf Lake Ramsey Colchester will be finished but no new lakes started. Plans include trails picnics water facilities and a caretaker once ready.
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Lake Murphysboro
Illinois
Te Department of Conservation
Martin
Leonard Schwartz
Wolf Lake
Cook County
Ramsey
Fayette County
Colchester
McDonough County
Illlinoisan
Murphysboro
Conservation Department
Sam A. Parr
Fish Division
Parr
SIU suspends classes for Coke hour on Old Main lawn
All Southern Illinois University classes are dismissed from 9 30 to 10 45 on June 15 for an all school Coke hour on the southeast lawn of Old Main. Free Cokes potato chips and pretzels will be served to students and faculty.
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Southern Illinois University
Old Main
Miss Loudene Grady Earns Ohio State MA in Social Administration
Mrs. C. B. Grady of Herrin reports her daughter Miss Loudene J. Grady graduated from Ohio State University with a Master of Arts in social administration. Dr. Howard L. Bevis gave the commencement address in rain at the stadium as 2,559 graduates received diplomas. Miss Grady will serve as field director for Girl Scouts in the Dearborn area before heading to Detroit.
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C. B. Grady
South Twelfth Street
Herrin
Columbus
Ohio
Loudene J. Grady
Ohio State University
Miss Grady
Howard L. Bevis
Detroit
Marine Corps
Marine Band
Camp “e‘Jeune
N. C
Grady
San Jose Junior College
San Jose
Calif
Ohio State
County Bond Sales Reported in Illinois Counties
Williamson county has reached 29.2 percent of its 166 000 quota in the U S Savings Bond drive opened May 15 and closing July 4. Through June 3 48 494 had been invested by county residents. Arnold J Raven state director U S Treasury savings bond division for Illinois reported figures. Floyd P Bracy Herrin is county chair of the volunteer committee. Orwin Stotlar Herrin is Junior Chamber of Commerce chairman spearheading the drive. Illinois quota 56 048 000 and 35.4 percent had been reached through June 3. Brown county was first to reach its quota with 39 483 invested or 123 4 percent of 32 000 quota.
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Williamson County
U. S
Federal Reserve Banks
Arnold J. Raven
U. S. Treasury Savings Bond Division
Illinois
Floyd P. Bracy
Herrin
Volunteer County Savings Bond Committee
Orwin
Veterans Insurance Dividend Eligible Veterans in Illinois to file special inquiry
World War II veterans who did not receive the National Service Life Insurance dividend by June 30 should file a special inquiry form. Illinois Veterans Commission offices will start accepting inquiries after July 1. Over 15,000,000 dividend applications have been filed and nearly all have been paid. The inquiry form is available at 70 IVC offices statewide and service officers assist with reinstatement conversion and beneficiary changes, with Marion listed for Williamson County at 10142 West Main Street.
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Illinois Veterans Commission
IVC
IWC
Williamson County
West Main Street
Marion
Spectacular midget air show thrills Murphysboro crowd
Murphysboro’s first midget plane demonstration drew 300 spectators on the high school field. Howard Wiseman of Herrin wowed observers with daring maneuvers including back flips and inside loops. A later mishap when Gary Ashman’s model nose dived and Jimmie Fox rescued his ailing plane highlighted the sport’s risks.
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Murphysboro
Herrin
Howard Wiseman
Herrin Post Office
Wiseman
Gary Ashman
Ashman
Jimmie Fox
Fox
Zeigler Midshipman to Row in Marietta Regatta
Robert Detweiler of Zeigler a midshipman third class at the U S Naval Academy will take part in an intercollegiate rowing regatta at Marietta Ohio on June 17. After the race he will report aboard the USS Roberts in New York for his first cruise visiting Cristobal Canal Zone Kingston Jamaica Santiago Cuba and Guantanamo Cuba before returning to Norfolk Virginia.
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Robert Detweiler
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Marietta
Ohio
Detweiler
M. H. Detweiler
Zeigler
Us.s. Roberts
New York City
Cristobal
Canal Zone
Kingston
Jamaica
Santago
Cuba
Guantanamo
Norfolk
Claude Bowen Dies in Detroit After Lung Cancer Operation
Claude Bowen 48, a Herrin native and former foreman at Revere Copper, died at his Detroit home after lung cancer surgery five weeks ago followed by pneumonia. He leaves parents Alfred and (Mrs.) Walker of Herrin, wife Zada Jones Bowen, a son Charles Ray Bowen, three grandchildren, sisters in Herrin and Corpus Christi, and brothers in Herrin Detroit and St Louis. Funeral rites will be conducted by Masons and Moose in Detroit Tuesday before body ships to Herrin for Storme funeral home arrangements.
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Claude Bowen
Herrin
Detroit
Bowen
Alfred Walker
Zada Jones
Carterville
Charles Ray Bowen
Tony Marlow
James Green
Ray Hursey
Corpus Christi
Texas
Clarence Walker
Grover
Thomas Walker
Clyde Walker
St. Louis
Moose, Masons and
V.F.W
Christian Church At
Masons and Moose
Storme
Royalton Man Suffers Broken Foot Injury
Royalton resident Michael Dohanich sustained a broken bone in his left foot around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. He was treated at the scene and transported for further medical evaluation.
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Royalton
Michael Dohanich
Satur
George Burton Dies at 83
George W. Burton 33, New Burnside, dies at 8 30 p m at daughter’s home east of Johnston City after three weeks bedfast. Born July 31 1866 in Johnston County, he was a retired farmer. Survived by wife Lizzie five daughters and three sons two brothers. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church Creal Springs with Rev J W Hogg officiating. Burial in Salem cemetery. Friends may call at Mrs Berry’s home east of Johnston City.
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George W. Burton
New Burnside
Lenon Berry
Johnston City
Burton
Johnston County
Lizzie
Berry
Marion
Hettie Simpson
Eldorado
Mary Butts
Fenton
Salem Cemetery
Funeral Tuesday for Dr. W. S. Rains Father of Mrs. Armstrong
Dr. W S Rains 58 father of Mrs John Armstrong of Carbondale and dentist in West Frankfort died Saturday at Union hospital after a heart attack. Survived by wife Ethel and three other daughters, sisters, and a brother. Funeral Tuesday 2 30 pm at First Baptist West Frankfort with Rev T H King officiating. Masonic graveside rites at Tower Heights Cemetery. Friends may call Tweedy funeral home West Frankfort.
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W. S. Rains
John Armstrong
Carbondale
West Frankfort
Union Hospital
Ethel
Armstrong
West Main Street
Eldon Starkweather
Jerseyville
Nancy
Marilyn
Arnum Montgomery
Lam Kern
Lee Rains
First Baptist Church
Rains
T. H. King
Tower Heights
Tweedy
Miner Injured At Franklin County Coal Mine
A piece of iron fell on a man's foot at Franklin County Coal Co No 7 mine in Royalton. He was taken to Herrin hospital, where he stayed overnight and was dismissed to his home Sunday morning.
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Franklin County Coal Co
Royalton
Dohanich
Herrin
Maintenance Work Begins on Gas Tax Roads
Williamson county highway department starts maintenance on about 15 miles of gas tax roads with oiling and rock work handled outside by the county. An estimated 55000 dollars from gasoline tax funds the project. Bids for materials are open until 10 a.m. June 26. Roads torn up include Johnston City to Corinth and a road into Dykersburg. No new construction planned.
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Williamson County Highway Department
County Board of Commissioners
Johnston City
Corinth
Dykersburg
Pair Held For Theft In Murphysboro Case
Murphysboro Police Magistrate George Ozburn released two unskilled youths after they returned silverware and dishes taken Sunday from Riverside park picnickers. Frei Addams and William Smith apologized. owners dropped charges.
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Murphysboro
George Ozburn
Riverside Park
Druggist Noah Nupley Dies in Murphysboro
Noah W. Nupley 54 a Murphysboro druggist died in St Louis St Johns hospital after a six week illness. Born 1896 in Hamilton county IL he studied at Southern Illinois University and the St Louis College of Pharmacy. He and his wife Anna Lockwood were the first married couple to graduate together from the St Louis College of Pharmacy. He served in WWI two years overseas as a corporal. He leaves his wife three sisters and five nephews and two nieces. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 am in Murphysboro and 2 pm at First Baptist church McLeansboro with burial in Oddfellows cemetery. American Legion Paul Stout Post 127 will hold graveside services.
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Noah W. Nupley
Murphysboro
St. John's Hospital
St. Louis
Mr. Napley
Hamilton County
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Nunley
Illinois
Missouri
Nunleys
Wallace Werner
Walnut
Tenth Streets
Company 346
Infantry
Veterans’ Affairs
Anna Lockwood
Anna L. Holland
Sarah Smithpeters
McLeansboro
Lillie Cory
Paducah
Roberts
H. T. Rafael
First Baptist Church
Oddfellows Cemetery
Paul Stout
American Legion
Herrin Dog Thunderjet Captures Multiple Honors in St. Louis Show
Herrin owned five month old Thunderjet a Wirehair Foxterrier won Best Wire Foxterrier Male Best of Variety Best of Breed and First Prize in Group at the St Louis AKC All Breed Puppy Show Thunderjet also earned rapid succession firsts under handler Sandra Matthews daughter of Mr and Mrs Matthews The Best in Show went to a Dachshund with Thunderjet receiving honorable mention in a strong field of terriers and other breeds
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Herrin
Midwest
Harlonwyre
U. S
Walter H. Matthews
St. Louis A. K. C
St. Louis
St. Louis Dog Breeders Association
Sandra Matthews
Matthews
Thunderjet
Stops and Starts Bible School Parade Success
Parade marshal Rev. Paul A. McCasland hailed the Vacation Bible School parade as the most successful yet. The four block event praised police and fire departments and supporters who donated vehicles, launching two weeks of well attended Bible schools at seven participating churches.
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Paul A. McCasland
Softball League Managers Urged to Report Scores
Managers in the Herrin Township Softball League must call or bring game scores to The Daily Journal by 8 30 a m the day after each game so results can be published daily.
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Herrin. Township
The
Daily Journal
Herrin's 50th Anniversary Celebration Approaches
The Daily Journal invites readers to contribute old photos for the forthcoming anniversary edition. Residents with suitable pictures are urged to bring them in promptly as the two month window remains.
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Herrin
Daily Journal
Plan to Complete League Schedule
Officials and managers of the Herrin Township Softball league and other interested persons will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Herrin city hall. The meeting will draw up a complete schedule for this year's league play with times and diamond locations. A discussion on raising additional funds is planned, with $1,627.98 already raised toward a $3,000 goal.
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Herrin Township
Herrin City Hall
Paul Davis
George Coleman Dies At Home Of Sister In Carbondale
George Coleman, 56, a Carbondale resident, died at 6 a.m. Monday at his sister Mrs. Pinkie Williams’s home 208 East Willow. He had been ill since November and came from Chicago. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson funeral home with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
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George Coleman
Carbondale
Pinkie Williams
East Willow Street
Chicago
Jackson Funeral Home
Oakland
William Piggott Dies at Hurst in Illinois
William Elmer Piggott age 56 died at 1 30 a m Sunday at his brother in laws home in Hurst after a ten year illness. He was born October 17 1893 in McClure and lived in Chicago at 511 South Lowe Avenue. A forestry service worker he married Susan Elizabeth Farmer on August 28 1943 in Blytheville Arkansas. Surviving are eight children Nina Smith Marston Missouri Emma Foster Jonesboro Jesse West Detroit Joseph Hil Chicago James Hill Chicago Bill Hill Denver Helen Wehrenberg Centralia and Lt Virginia L Piggott Camp Lee Virginia. He also leaves a brother G A Piggott Oatman Arizona a sister Thelma Farmer Hurst and an aunt Mrs D R Hammons Manila Arkansas. A World War I veteran he served in the 129th Infantry division and was a member of the Anna Carl Foster No 3455 Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Funeral services will be at Bush Pentecost church with date to be announced. Rey Vance Walker Hurst and Rev E W Hooper Centralia will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at Moroni and Johnson Funeral Home in Herrin today. The body will be moved to the R C Farmer residence Tuesday.
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Mr. Piggott
McClur
Lowe Avenue
Chicago
Susan Elizabeth Farmer
Blytheville
Ark
Nina Smith
Marston
Emma Foster
Jonesboro
Jesse West
Detroit
Joseph
Virgini L. Piggott
Camp Lee
G. A. Piggott
Oatman
Ariz
Thelma Farmer
Hurst
D. R. Hammons
Manila
Piggott
Anna Carl P. Foster
Veterans of Foreign Wars
the Bush Pentecost
Rey Vance Walker
E. W. Hooper
Centralia
East Law Memorial Park
Moroni and Johnson Funera
Herrin
R. C. Farme
Hospital News Admits and Dismissals List
List of patients admitted to Herrin Hospital includes Wilma Childers and Michael Dohanich, with many others from Herrin Marion Harrisburg Johnston City West Frankfort Carrier Mills Karnak Carterville and Colp. Dismissals Sunday include Wilma Moroni Nancy Smith Kate Odum Kerrigan Marsha Madder and others.
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Wilma Childers
Herrin
Michael Dohanich
Royalte
Wilma Moroni
O Herrin
Nancy Smith
Metropolis
Kate Odum
Energy
el Kerrigan
E. N. Marshal
Carterville
George Jansce
Nora Fletcher
Martha Madder
Johnston City
Pearl Lindsey
Marion
Ora Scott
Harrisburg
Essi Barnett
Pittsburg
Mildred McKintry
Evelyn Layman
Local Clergyman Remembered in Community Obituary
The Rev William Reid will officiate at services for a local resident. He leaves three sisters Mrs Williams Mrs Amy Baker Marion and Mrs Lillie Thorp of Carbondale two brothers McKinley and Daniel Coleman both of Carbondale two daughters Mrs Fine Mae Coleman Earle Arkansas and Mrs Susie Mae Cooper Wardell Missouri two grandchildren and a niece.
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Tery
William Reid Wis
Williams
Amy Baker
Marion
Lillie Thorp
Carbondale
McKinley
Daniel Coleman
Fine Mae Coleman Earle
Ark
Susie Mae Cooper
Wardell Mo
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Southern Illinoisan
the Daily Journal
Southern Ilinois Publications, Inc
Edward Lindsay
Grant M. Coover
Marie Franklin
North 16Th Street
Dial
Lewis E. Martin
Illinois State Department of Conservation
Herrin Knights OF Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Joe Pollack
Louis Alegnani
Jackie Crespi
Herman Garavagna
Herman Marlow
Dr. E. F. Lyday
Loudene Grady
Boys’ Organization
Revere Copper and Brass Co
George Burton
W. M. Atkins
Frei Addams
North Seventh Street
William Smith
Alexander Avenue
Atkins
Smith
Ed Hagler
Addams
Ozburn
Ward
Shoal Creek
Sandra
Bible School
William Piggott
William Elmer Piggott
Hom
R. C. Farmer
Hospital News
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