Jonesboro Man Killed In Rt 146 Accident
Floyd Weiss, 45, owner of the Texaco service station in Jonesboro, was killed when his truck left Rt 146 and struck a 25-foot concrete abutment near Jonesboro at 5 a.m. Weiss, a former Jonesboro fireman and former governor of the Anna Moose Lodge, leaves a wife Myrtle and his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Weiss. Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Norris & Son Funeral Home with burial in Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 146
Jonesboro
Union County
Floyd Weiss
Wright
Weiss
Texaco
Anna Moose Lodge
Norris & Son Funeral Home
Rudolph Markwald
Salem Lutheran Church
Jonesboro Cemetery
Bonds Set On Theft Charges Against Lewis Bundy
Bonds totaling 5000 were set Monday for 29 year old Lewis Bundy of Thebes on two counts of burglary and larceny. He is held in Jackson County jail in Murphysboro as preliminary hearing not yet scheduled. Farm machinery stolen from Gorham area was recovered by Deputy Ray Dillinger at Bundy’s Thebes shop. Dillinger noted Bundy previously served one year in Illinois prison for a bad check charge. Gilbert said Bundy will face grand jury action in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bundy
Thebes
Bundy
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Atty
John Gilbert
Gorham
Ray Dillinger
Dillinger
Illinois
Gilbert
Marion Man Takes Lie Detector Test
Elisha Jones a 28 year old of Marion submitted to a lie detector test today after being arrested on a larceny charge tied to a $600 theft from Leland Jackson Grocery at 908 S Court St Marion. The test by Illinois Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation followed the theft of a bank bag Wednesday about 11 30 a m from the counter drawer and recovery of $80 from a man who said Jones forced it on him. Jones denies the theft and was freed from county jail on a $3000 bond posted Monday by Hugh Chamness of Mounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Elisha Jones
Leland Jackson
Illinois Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Jones
S. Court St
Hugh Chamness
Mounds
Halliday Murder Case Drags In Pulaski County Court
In Pulaski County Circuit Court this morning the defense and state attorneys in the Norman Halliday murder case argued without settling a thing. The case centers on the controversial death and related charges with no immediate resolution reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Halliday
Pulaski County
Driver Freed On Bond In Murphysboro Case
Gilbert Ray Pulcher a 16 year old Murphysboro youth was released on $1 000 bond by Jackson County authorities Monday afternoon after a reckless homicide charge filed Monday morning in Murphysboro justice of the peace court The charge stems from a Wednesday night one car highway accident that killed 17 year old Phillip Hart An inquest is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the county courthouse in Murphysboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ray Pulcher
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Justice of the Peace Court
Pulcher
Floyd Myers
Carterville
Court of
Justice of the Peace
M. Held
Phillip Hart
Bradford brothers accused in $10 theft at West Frankfort
Franklin and Jefferson County authorities caught Allen B. Bradford and Donald F. Bradford, brothers from Chicago and Dyersburg, after a $10 bill was taken from Wides service station on N. Douglas. Deputies halted them near Mt. Vernon at a roadblock. larceny charges expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin and
Jefferson County
Wides
N. Douglas
West Frankfort
Allen B. Bradford
Chicago
Donald F. Bradford
Dyersburg
Tenn
Jim Bridges
Mt. Vernon
Franklin County
Two candidates file for Herrin Ward 4 alderman
Two Herrin residents filed as candidates for Ward 4 alderman by Monday’s deadline. Tom Shoemake of 901 S. 12th St. and Cecil Gilkey of 709 S. 11th St. seek the seat to fill the late Dick Woodson’s unexpired term. Shoemake runs nonpartisan. Gilkey runs for the Labor party. Election set for July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Tom Shoemake
S. 12Th S
Cecil Gilkey
S. 11Th S
Dick Woodson
Shoemake
Gilkey
Labor Party
All's Fair Among Fishermen Roach Bait Stolen
Everett Cochran a Murphyboro street department employee lost a jar of roach bait when thieves took it from the street after he dropped his glasses in a manhole Saturday. He crawled into the sewer to retrieve them and found the bait was missing when he emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Cochran
Murphysboro
Cochran
Claude Hiser
Herrin Council OKs 5000 Tax Warrant Plan
Herrin City Council approved a 5000 tax anticipation warrant on Monday after City Treasurer Starnes refused payroll signings for street, alley, and police due to funds shortfalls. A 3000 transfer to street and alley and 2000 to jail and prisoner funds was approved. Bank of Herrin will buy the warrant at 4 percent interest and retire it within 90 days after real estate and property tax funds become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Ferrell Starnes
Bank of Herrin
Marion Man Faces Drunken Driving Charge
John Hampton of Marion was charged with drunken driving after a wreck south of Marion. His truck overturned when struck by John Moneymaker of Goreville at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Moneymaker pleaded reckless driving and was fined $50 and costs. passengers Lily Mae Minninger and Gary Miles from Goreville suffered cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hampton
Rt. 2
Marion
Williamson
Hampton
Marion Memorial Hospital
John Moneymaker
Goreville
Moneymaker
A. R. Cagle
Lily Mae Minninger
Gary Miles
Window Peeper Reported at 514 N Oakland Ave Carbondale
A window peeper was reported at 514 North Oakland Avenue Carbondale at 2 a m today. Police investigated but found no one in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Ave
Carbondale
Youth Freed Navy Bound Baxter Released By Judge
Joe Edwin Baxter, 17, of Carbondale, was freed from probation Monday after Judge A R Cagle in Williamson County Court said he passed preliminaries for Navy enlistment. Baxter and Don Miller, 17, were arrested Friday for breaking into Jim and Ruth’s IGA Store and stealing 35 dollars. Baxter had been on probation expiring in August for thefts from cars at Crab Orchard Lake. Miller faces petty larceny charges. both were among Carbondale youths detained by Williamson County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Edwin Baxter
Rt. 3
Carbondale
A. R. Cagle
Williamson County
Cagle
Baxter
Navy
Don Miller
N. Bridge St
Jim and
Ruth
IGA
Crab Orchard Lake
Maller
Perry Queen Entries Due for Perry County Centennial
Entries for the Perry County Fair Centennial Queen race close Friday June 15. Candidates from across the county must be 18 to 23 years old and unmarried, with a $10 registration fee. Final judging occurs July 14 at Pinckneyville High School following a tea that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County Fair
Perry County
Pinckneyville High School
Walnut Street Work Plan Change In Murphysboro
A revised plan for Walnut Street blacktop work moves from 6th to 17th streets first then 17th to 22nd. Triangle Construction crews finish the south half of the 1100 and 1200 blocks and target the GM&O Railroad area this week, then proceed to the north half toward 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
6Th
17Th Streets
17Th
22Nd Street
Triangle
Gm&o
6Th Street
Carbondale Boards Schedule Regular Meetings This Week
The Carbondale High School Board will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the High School. Grade School District 95 Board convenes at Lincoln School at 7 30 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Boards of Education
Lincoln School
Marion Infant Stillborn Graveside Rites Held
Graveside rites were held at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion at 2 p m for a son stillborn to Mr and Mrs Ruben Valiant of 307 W Copeland St Marion The infant died at 4 25 a m today at Marion Memorial Hospital Keathly Funeral Home of Colp was in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Maplewood
Ruben Valiant
Failure Of Power In Murphysboro Causes Blackout
A large portion of West Murphysboro lost power for about 40 minutes on Monday night due to an overloaded fuse on supply lines. The Illinois Electric and Gas Co service department replaced the fuse with a larger type and restored service. Areas affected included N 20th to N 22nd streets from Pine to Gartside, Elm and Logan in the 1900 block, and 16th and 17th streets south of Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Murphysboro
Illinois Electric and Gas Co. Service Department
N. 20Th
N. 22Nd Streets
Pine
Gartside
Elm and
Logan
16Th
Spruce Street
Williamson County Airport tax levy approved for 1956
The Williamson County Airport Authority voted a 1956 tax levy of 27,695 dollars and accepted a 1955 auditor's report. The 1955 receipts totaled 114,748 with a year-end balance of 72,934 after disbursements of 41,813. Major outlays included bonds 12,000 and interest 8,262. The group discussed runway agreements and land acquisition but took no action. J C Mitchell offered four clocks for the administration building and bids for an air conditioner. a Friday special meeting will discuss airport manager contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
J. C. Mitchell
Bainbridge Jewelry Co
Marion
43 Year Sparta Postal Clerk Retires on Pension
Howard Cooper a Sparta postal clerk retires this week after 43 years of service becoming the first Sparta Post Office employee to retire on pension. He served through seven U.S. presidencies and five postmasters. When he began in 1913 the office had no city delivery and only three staff. city delivery started in 1917. The Coopers own the Cottage Hotel on Broadway Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cooper
Sparta
Sparta Post Office
United States
Cooper
Broadway Street
McCoy Moderates ALA Panel in Miami Meeting
Ralph E. McCoy director of Southern Illinois University libraries will moderate a panel on faculty status of library staff at the American Library Association meeting in Miami Florida June 17 to 23. Ferris S. Randall Dorothy Heicke and Dorothy A. McGinniss will also attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. McCoy
Southern Illinois University Libraries
American Library Assn
Miami
Fla
Ferris S. Randall
STU Library
Dorothy Heicke
Dorothy A. McGinniss
Herrin Garbage Hauler Appeals to Council for Better Containers
Herrin garbage hauler E. L. Plater told the City Council and police department that many residents lack proper garbage containers. He cited cans with holes and debris scattered in streets, with some cans holding paper sacks and tin cans. Mayor Miller urged him to call the police chief on violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Plater
Herrin
Plater
Dave H. Miller
Herrin Appropriation Ordinance Reduces Budget by $6,870
Herrin City Council passed an appropriation ordinance authorizing up to $283,173 for all city operations this year, $6,870 less than last year. Provisions cover salaries for officers, police and fire departments, cemetery, streets, water, sewer, library, garbage, public benefits, and bond interest and principal payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Hospital Group To Set Charter For Murphysboro Unit
Organizational plans for a charter for the new St. Andrew's Hospital Auxiliary of Murphysboro will be discussed Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. in open session at St. Andrew's School gym. The group, formed by local women, aims to foster public relations, provide volunteer patient service, and aid fundraising. Sister Mary Dennis of St. Vincent's Memorial Hospital in Taylorville will lead the talks on forming an auxiliary unit and action program. Membership is open to area residents served by the Murphysboro hospital. Charter planning will occur later this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Murphysboro
St. Andrew’s School
Mary Dennis
St. Vincent’s Memorial Hospital
Taylorville
Murphysboro Hospital
Marion Man Placed on Six Months Probation
Robert Whitehead, 45, of Marion, was placed on six months probation by Judge A R Cagle in Williamson County Court after pleading guilty to vagrancy. He was fined three times last week for intoxication and disturbing the peace, and he was arrested by Marion police and arraigned before Police Magistrate L B Long and Justice of the Peace Corbett Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Robert Whitehead
A. R. Cagle
Williamson
Whitehead
L. B. Long
Corbett Edwards
Herrin Chamber leader pushes water project bond vote
Foy H A Whittenberg urged Herrin Rotary to back the water and sewer improvements bond, noting the town's industrial prospects hinge on adequate water. The Rotary pledged get out the vote and cars for June 18 ballots amid concerns over water capacity and city credit record. Carbondale Chamber will back a national Home Improvement program to rehabilitate housing, while Herrin chamber plans nine candidates for five board vacancies and an information brochure with the League of Women Voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Whittenberg
Herrin
Whittenberg
Chamber
Water Department
Carbondale League of Women Voters
League
Cameron Garbutt
Paul McRoy
WCIL
Jay Ray
Jim Wellex
Airports in Illinois receive 28 thousand allocation
Allocation of 28 000 to two area airports approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Washington. Murdale Airport to get 20 000 and Williamson County Airport 3 000 with the remainder deferred to January. Murdale may need more land for runway clearance. Illinois airports share over 2 500 000 in federal aid for the fiscal year beginning July 1, part of a four year program. Chicago O’Hare gets 1 000 000 and Midway 289 400. Other grants include Aurora 7 000, Centralia 72 000, Danville 72 700, Freeport 37 000, Galesburg 45 000, Harrisburg 55 000, Jacksonville 7 000, Mount Vernon 55 000, Quincy 219 000, Rockford 130 000, Salem 130 000, Whiteside 10 000, West Chicago 10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Washington
Murdale
Williamson County
Kenneth Gray
D-West Frankfort
Murdale Authority Board
Dale Peters
Murphysboro
Peters
Dee Rodd
Williamson County Airport Board
Illinois Ai
Illinois
Congress
CAA
Chicago
O'Hare Field
Midway Airport
Aurora Municipal
Centralia
Danville
Vermillio County
Decatur
Freeport
Galesburg
Harrisburg Raleigh
Jacksonville Municipal
Mount Vernon
Quincy
Baldwin Field
Rockford
Greater
Salem
Sesion Rock Falls
Whiteside County
West Chicago
Kai Maes
Pinckneyville Pastor Retires After 33 Years at St. Bruno
The Rev. Father Joseph A. Munier, 82, longtime pastor of St. Bruno's Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, retires after 33 years. He announced the move to his congregation on Sunday and was admitted to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville. A successor will be named by Bishop Albert Zuroweste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Munier
St. Bruno’s Catholic Church
Pincknyville
Father Munier
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Belleville
Sihiellend
Pinckneyville
Albert Zuroweste
James Calhoun
St. Bruno’s
St. Meinrad’s
St. Peter’s Cathedral
St. Andrew’s
Murphysboro
of Perish
Police Briefs: Pickles and Johnston Fined for Peace Disturbance
In Herrin Charles B. Pickles and John Johnston were fined $15 and costs by Justice of the Peace George Wood for peace disturbance. Also listed are mining entries and nonworking notes for Old Ben and related items with no report on several lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Charles B. Pickles
Johnston City
George Wood
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Audie Wright
Halliday
Council OK
Peeper
Joe Baxter
Perry Queen
Theta Tau Sorority
Hospital Group
Speaker
Foy
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Augusta Milligan
Roy Ramsey
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Murdale and
Wednesay Fidelity
New Kathleen Pyramid Truax-Treer
Freeman
Zeigler
Ben
Burning Star
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