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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
3
Judy Jordan seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Jordan won the prize for the most unusual pet in the Lions pet parade Tuesday night. She displayed two iguanas and green tropical lizards. The parade opened the 26th annual Lions carnival which continues through Saturday.
Dashner defeated Dr. M. A. Ivanuck 1644 to 1133 to secure the Democratic nomination for coroner in Randolph County. Incumbent Dashner has served since 1962 and was elected to a full term in 1964. Leo Gross, the Republican challenger, received 2364 votes. About 5500 of 17000 registered voters turned out. Dashner, a licensed embalmer and funeral director, has served on the Illinois Embalmers and Funeral Directors board since 1961. Ivanuck has been Steeleville mayor for nearly 12 years.
In Murphysboro circuit court a fourth aggravated battery charge was filed against Jessie Johnson 18 in connection with a Sunday morning assault on Larry Wachsnicht 19 outside and inside the Jackson County Saddle Club tavern. Wachsnicht was treated for facial and back cuts at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. Investigators also consider charges against the tavern for illegal sales to minors and staying open past closing time. The clash occurred around 3 30 a.m.
The Southern Illinois University Foundation contracted to acquire five Carbondale properties in the 1967 68 fiscal year ending April 30. Total assets reach about 3.6 million with equity over 1 million in these properties.
Marion resident Carl Bruce Neafus, 19, of 1406 North Market Street, was injured in a two car crash during a left turn from DeYoung Street onto Market. Edwin Greenberg, 707 North Street Murphysboro, was the other driver. Neafus received treatment at Marion Memorial Hospital after departing from the Manpower Development Plant at Orchill shortly after 7:30 a.m.
A two car collision on Interstate 57 three miles north of Benton at 2 05 p m left seven injured including five members of the same family. Drivers were John L Osgood 21 Melford and Harry J Underwood 64 Bradley. Osgood passengers Elaine Longest 33 and children Pat 6 Randy 11 John 4 and Mike 6 all treated at Franklin County Hospital.
Jackson County voters reject a 1.35 million general obligation bond request for a 100 bed addition and expanded facilities at the nursing home with 3,774 against and 1,761 for as precincts report. Carbondale precincts support, while Murphysboro and Somerset Townships vote heavily against. County turnout remains very light in the colorless primary with GOP gains for governor candidate Ogilvie and notable write-in activity for state’s attorney.
Carbondale City Council approved one Class A license for Westroad Liquor Inc. to run a package liquor store at the Dog and Suds site on W Main and Sycamore. A Class C beer with meals license was granted to Glenn H Crowell and Kenneth T Crowell for a restaurant at 515 S Illinois Ave.
The village of Bush, Williamson County, voted Tuesday to prohibit retail sale of liquor by a 70 to 59 margin. Residents were confused by the referendum wording as the village has lacked liquor sales since last July when its tavern burned.
The Carbondale City Council postpones action on raising the water utility tax to five percent and the overall tax on phone, electric and gas service after Councilman Joseph Ragsdale blocks a motion. Mayor Keene and other members plan to reconvene next Tuesday with others expected to attend. The council also recognizes Teamsters Union Local 347 as bargaining agent for street, sanitation and cemetery workers after 19 of 21 employees sought representation.
In Franklin County Tuesday a Republican Williams and Democrat Webb won party nominations for coroner. Williams 1,648 votes and Webb 3,008. Wells edged Garner 1,682 to 1,658 for Republican circuit clerk. Wells is 42 and works for Banker's Life. Williams 43, a former Old Ben Coal employee and Thompsonville High graduate. Webb 53, Benton township assistant supervisor and Benton High graduate led seven years in general assistance. Other GOP or Dem candidates were eliminated in both races. Incumbent Democrat circuit clerk Ed die Griffin won the Democratic nomination for circuit clerk with 5,004 votes. Lloyd D. Cox and Gerald Owens won unopposed Republican nominations for state's attorney. Joe Hickman not seeking re election after 20 years in the post.
At 1 a.m. today firefighters responded to a trash fire on Giant City Blacktop in Carbondale. The blaze caused no damage and was quickly contained with no injuries reported.
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission in Benton approved higher renovation costs for its Carbonale office raising total to a maximum of 2600. The increase prompted bids for carpeting and the group debated EDA led appointment of mayors to the commission while planning public progress reports and approving June bills and May receipts.
In Williamson County Republican contests James R. Wilson defeated Dr. Everett E. Jeter 3146 to 1535 and Jack D. Hampton beat William Jordan 2710 to 1749 with 50 of 53 precincts reported. Jeter and Jordan split precincts while Wilson and Hampton secured party backing. Democratic results show incumbents Basler Hubler McDowell Wright and others with varying tallies and no Republican opposition in some races.
Nine year old Cathy Howell of Buckner suffered severe injuries after reportedly falling through a glass door at home. She was transported to Franklin Hospital in Benton around 9:30 a m and is listed as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Howell.
Carl Bargesser 58 from Buncombe ousted incumbent Leslie Hogshead of Vienna for the Republican nomination to Johnson County commissioner. Bargesser won 862 votes to Hogshead's 554. Hogshead, chair of the board, sought a third consecutive three year term in the sole primary contest.
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