East Main Street carbondale highway safety change studied
The state Division of Highways studies relief for East Main Street traffic in Carbondale under a federal safety program. District 9 officials note the area from Wall Street east to the Old Route 13 turn-off is under study as planners consider limited access or widened four lane sections. A survey crew is in the area. cost is not yet discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Division of
High Ways
Carbondale
East Main Street
Carbondale Plan Commission
Robert McGrath
Commission
Possible
Rt. 13
Oldited St
Snarl McGrath
District 9
Wall Street
Auto Agency
Vernon T. Kupel
Kupel
Old Rt. 13
Carterville
Main Street
Wall
Old
Pete Epps
Chamber
Illinois Central
Walnut Street
Southern Illinois University
University
Illinois
Southern Illinois
SIU
Carbondale Police
State
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department
Murphysboro Police Department
Harry Weeks
Ozark Air Lines
St. Louis
Murphysboro
Carbondale Seen As Possible Site For 2600-Job Plant
Carbondale is the only Illinois site and one of five nationally considered for a 2690 employee communications equipment plant. The chamber reports progress as a locating service reviews finalists, with visits likely if Carbondale remains in contention. Officials stress community fit, living conditions, and willing cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Weeks
Chamber
Weeks
Orren Wallace
Wallace
Resignations Shake Carbondale Plan Commission
Carbondale Plan Commission members Hans Fischer and John K. Feirich resign after a council meeting led by Chairman Robert McGrath. Fischer cited economic pressure and personal abuse linked to his planning stance, while Feirich said he resigned weeks ago but could not reach the mayor. McGrath will query remaining members on continued service and committee choices as city civic groups form broader involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Fischer
John K. Feirich
Carbondale Plan Commission
Commission
Robert McGrath
McGrath
Fischer
Carbondale
The
Plan Commission
C. E. F. Howe
Melvin Haas
Feirich
Fire Damages Iron and Metal Plant in Murphysboro
A fire at Murphysboro Iron and Metal on 1800 Gartside Street burned through uneven metal scraps at 11 45 p m Tuesday but caused no injuries or losses. Firefighters reported a small blaze with no structural damage and controlled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Battery Theft Reported At Doctors Hospital Lot
Carbondale police report a battery stolen from a car in the Doctors Hospital lot. Opal Cochran, a hospital employee, said the battery was taken between 3 30 p m and midnight Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Doctors Hospital
Opal Cochran
Douglas Backs Grant for River to River Road Study
Senator Paul Douglas of Illinois endorses a $260,000 grant request from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to study a proposed river to river road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Paul Douglas
D-Ill
Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Police Briefs from Marion Report Fines for Ramey and Wilson
In Marion Carl Ramey paid a $20 fine for speeding. Mary Wilson paid a $15 fine for speeding as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Carl Ramey
Mary Wilson
Murphysboro Kroger Site Studies Begin
Kroger officials reported surveys for a possible new Murphysboro store with no firm location or property purchases yet. The 1800 block between Walnut and Pine streets is under consideration with zoning split blocks and hearings not yet scheduled. The current store sits at 1403 Walnut St, built 1946-47 and leased to Kroger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Kroger
St. Louis Co
Walnut and
Pine Streets
Walnut
Walnut Street
Pine Street
Walnut St
Kroger Co
Renewal Fund Request Ready
An application for 106000 in federal funds to launch an urban renewal study in West Frankfort is ready to be submitted. Gerwin K. Rohrbach of General Planning and Resource Consultants Inc of St. Louis said the submission will occur if the City Council approves on Monday night, with a decision expected in September or October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
City Plan Commission
Gerwin K. Rohrbach
General Planning and Resource Consultants, Inc
St. Louis
Rohrbach
Mines Working Friday Report
Friday shift activity lists ore loads at Old Ben Orient and Zeigler sites. First shift includes Orient 3 and Orient 4, Fidelity Burning, Mi Star 2, and West Idle. Second shift notes Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity
Star 2
Wes Idle
Carbondale Chamber Names South to Manager Committee
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce selects lawyer William South to represent the body on a joint City Council citizens group charting a council-manager government. The panel will craft the ordinance, set manager qualifications, and screen applicants. South opposed the plan but pledged objectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce
William South
South
Chamber
Orlen Wallace
Wallace
Board of Directors
Herrin Plants Move to Accept Federal Grant Conditions
Herrin waterworks plants move to satisfy federal requirements to secure a $435,755 EDA grant and about $500,000 more in federal aid for street work. Norge Division and Container Stapling initially refused affidavits on relocation and civil rights, delaying the aid. Mayor Henderson and Chamber leader Garavalia led negotiations with Rep. Gray and the companies, securing signed or near-signed affidavits. Local Norge manager L. R. Ardis aided the agreement process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Economic Development Administration
Norge
Borg-Warner Corp
Container Stapling Corp
EDA
Fred A. Henderson
J.C. Garavalia
Chamber of Commerce
Henderson
Garavalia
Kenneth J. Gray
D-Herrin
L. R. Ardis
Herrin Man James Shadowens Sentenced for Theft
James Shadowens of Herrin, 22, was sentenced to one to five years in prison by Judge Lan Haney in Williamson County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to theft of a car owned by Dave Shoemaker. Shadowens turned himself in Wednesday following advice from a friend and reports say he surrendered to Herrin Police Chief Roy Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shadowens
Herrin
Williamson County
Lan Haney
Shadowens
Dave Shoemaker
Roy Cole
Herrin Group Plans Senior Citizens Program
Rev Dar ris Hamilton chair of Herrin Senior Citizens Inc says a September start for a city program at a proposed downtown center. An open house will launch it while committees prepare a budget for Herrin United Fund and solicit funds from local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Darris Hamilton
Herrin Senior Citizens Inc
Hamilton
Citizens Group Idea
Jo M. Walker
Herrin United Fund
Harvard Sohn
Pauline Morris
Carbondale Budget Shows Small Operating Cushion
Carbondale's $802,000 budget includes a $92.16 cushion, down from $30,000, with several items omitted such as a central city garage, improved jail facilities, two building inspectors, and legal help. Included are eight new police, a police auto, City Hall remodeling, and cemetery improvements. The plan calls for a public hearing and an appropriation ordinance with tradeoffs between spend and nonspend proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
William E. Eaton
Plan Commission
Eaton
Jackson County
City Hall
Oakland Cemetery
Herrin School District to Analyze Organization Using Glacier Concepts
The Herrin Unit School District will launch a nine to twelve month project to apply Glacier organization analysis and level of accountability measurement. Robert Miller will serve as consultant with Jack McCarty assisting. monthly progress reports are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Western Hemisphere
Glacier
Allen Industries Inc
Glacier Metal Products
England
Jack McCarty
Allen
Southern Illinois University
McCarty
Herrin Board of Education
Robert Miller
Miller
Don McNeill
Derailment Disrupts Gulf Mobile and Ohio Freight Trains
Five freight cars derailed on a southbound Gulf Mobile and Ohio train south of Murphysboro at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Cause unavailable. detours set via Illinois Central through Carbondale. GM and O expect track clearance by noon today with minor track damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Mobile and Ohio
Murphysboro
GM and O
Illinois Central Railroad
Carbondale
Police Track Intruder After Herrin Home Breakin
A 21 year old Herrin housewife reported a man entered her Court A home in Egyptian Heights. She fainted when seen by police. Chief Roy Cole found her unconscious and she later said a .22 pistol two class rings and two watches were taken. Her sister dialed police during the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Court A
Egyptian Heights
Mary Smith
Roy Cole
Power Cutoff Scheduled in Carbondale Area
Central Illinois Public Service Co. schedules a power shutdown from 1 30 p m to 3 p m Friday south of Carbondale on Wall street from Park street to Pleasant Hill road and on Pleasant Hill Road east of the Illinois Central Railroad tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Wall Street
Park Street
Pleasant Hill Road
Illinois Central Railroad
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Murphysboro School Board weighs space expansion plans
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 officials met with Carbondale architect Charles Garrison to review space needs and costs. He proposed three options including a new junior high, eight classroom addition, or remodeling and repurposing facilities to improve the high school kitchen, cafeteria, and safety code upgrades with costs varying by phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro Unit
Charles Garrison
Carbondale
Bill Riseling
Garrison
Carruthers Junior High
Teria
Carruthers
Douglas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carbondale Planning
Carbondale Chamber
Herrin Waterworks
Herrin Group
Willard Brafford
Clyde Mitchell
Sys
Carbondale Area
Murphysboro Schools
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!