Water board studies plan for new tank
Murphysboro Water and Sewage Commission reviews plan for an 80 foot steel storage tank with a capacity of one million gallons. Estimated cost ranges from 112000 to 114000 dollars. Site near Lake Murphysboro road already purchased. Federal funds discussed for sewer repairs and expansion. A sewer extension on 9th street was delayed for records check on special assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Harrison Water District
Blankinship
Department of Housing and Urban Development
9Th Street
School Bus Driver Hired by Vienna Grade School Board
Vienna Grade School board hires Lee Erwin as bus driver at 175 dollars monthly, succeeding Ralph Whitney who resigned. Rosemary Hook reappointed treasurer. Board designs fiscal year, approves May bills, asks Carl V Summers to draft 1968 69 budget, and requests bids for gasoline milk and bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Lee Erwin
Ralph Whitney
Rosemary Hook
Carl V. Summers
Bicycle rider struck by car in Carbondale
Jenny Morrison an 11 year old of Carbondale was treated and released after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle at University avenue and West Main street. The driver George Savko Jr. said to have stopped for a light and no charges were filed. The incident occurred at 8 29 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Morrison
Chestnut St
Carbondale
Doctors Hospital
Miss Morrison
University Avenue
West Main Street
George Savko Jr
Commercial St
Benton
Savko
Cambria Seeks Injunction Over Water Line Plan
Cambria sues Carterville in circuit court seeking a court order to stop a new water line west of Cambria. The village, a July 7 1952 water contract holder paying 42 cents per thousand gallons, says Carterville’s new line will impair revenue and bond payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Carterville
Marion
Quick Recovery Electric Water Heater Spotlight
A special low CIPS water heating rate highlights a quick recovery electric water heater of 40 gallons or larger. The emblem marks this energy efficient unit claimed to save up to 25 percent on the cost of other electric home appliances.
Murphysboro Chamber to name Man of the Year at June dinner
The Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce votes to consolidate two annual dinner promotions into one Man of the Year program for the next year. The windup dinner is set for 6 30 p m June 27 at Jackson Country Club. The board discusses industrial site development and promotional plans with IC Railroad photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Dunn
Illinois Central Railroad
Clude
Jackson Country Club
Marion Nash
Illinois Sesquicentennial Committee
Huss Named Board Head at Sparta Community Hospital
John Huss was elected chair man of the Sparta Community Hospital Board at a Wednesday night meeting with Rollin Elwyn as vice chairman Paul Calvert treasurer and Bill Garavaglia secretary. Klendis Pirtle steps down as outgoing chairman. The board approved raising the salary scale for all hospital employees effective July 1 with the new scale released then. Carl G. Murphy reported three new hospital wings are on schedule at an estimated cost of half a million dollars construction began in May and furniture and equipment will be ordered within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huss
Sparta Community Hospital
Rollin Elwyn
Paul Calvert
Bill Garavaglia
Klendis Pirtle
Carl G. Murphy
Franklin County precinct committee races yield mixed results
Six of nine incumbent Franklin County precinct committeemen won reelection amid primary challenges. Democrats Bennie Cherry and Leslie Cook won in Six Mile 2 and Ewing 2. Republicans Kenneth Cook and Arthur Evans disrupted several incumbents with varied margins. Bruce Allen, recreation director, listed as Lincoln Junior High School guidance officer, clarification issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Bennie Cherry
Zeigler
Democratic Central Committee
Six Mile 2
Cherry
Joseph Payne
Leslie Cook
Benton
Ewing
George C. Wilson
Whittington
William C. McKinnon
Neal
W. Bill Dethrow
Kenneth D. Cook
Frankfort
H. L. Leeper
Harry A. Riddle
Arthur Evans
James H. Willard
GOP
George Hoppers
Orient
Alvin Starnes
West Frankfort
Denning
Bruce Allen
Jackson-Williamson Community Action Agency
Lincoln Junior High School
Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Library to buy 15 shelving sections
The Carbondale Library Board voted to buy 15 additional shelving sections from Sailes Office Equipment Co with price not disclosed. Librarian Mrs. Zella Rath reported 8 225 books borrowed in May, up 473 from May 1967, with 113 new borrowers and 353 books added. The Circus Days summer reading club for children has started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Sailes Office Equipment Co
Zella Rath
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Anderson College of Anderson
Ind
Mt. Carbon Church of God
Morton
Kelley
S. Wall & Walnut
Libya
Idris I
Zuietina
Eaton & Brown Appliance CO
Goss Home Furnishings, Inc
Grady Plumbing & Electric Ph
HUNTE
IR Sales Corp
Lumber City
Montgomery Ward
Owen Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors
Peterson’‘S
PYRAM
SAV
ID. Lumber CO
Raymond Stotlar Lumber CO
Eller’s Inc
Chas. T. Williams
Southern Illinois, Inc
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Huss
SV Ta
Martin Motor Oil and
Martin
Eee
Temporial
Ezers
Ands
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