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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
18
A page supplement details ongoing happenings around Southern Illinois, adding context to regional events and extending the coverage found in the Southern Illinoisan. The material combines local developments, community notes, and timely updates for readers seeking broader regional awareness.
The Bush Village Board approved an ordinance requiring residents to cut weeds or have the village cut them and bill owners. Perry County Board of Commissioners approved radio operator salary increases from 274.62 to 350 monthly and set share percentages for revenue sharing allocations. Sparta Unit District 140 will host WHCO Radio queen contest in the high school gym on August 16.
Police report lists Cordell Shepard Jr. held on rape and assault charges after entry into a North Washington room. Also noted are car thefts and vehicle incidents in Carbondale, Marion, Murphysboro, and Steeleville, including busted revoked license cases and a drugstore break in with amphetamines stolen.
A record of traffic offenses and related charges across Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin and nearby towns. Offenses include speeding running red lights illegal transportation of alcohol disobeying traffic signals driving while intoxicated and license suspensions with fines and jail terms noted for several individuals such as John Stevens Don Bryant and Jean Celestin among others.
Stephens Roofing Co. files a permit for new roof and interior repairs at 913 N Marion St for Chester Lacey, estimated 2500 dollars. William Marberry seeks a hobby greenhouse at 1111 W Hill St, 6000 dollars. Christine Richardson plans a mobile home on a vacant lot at 1206 N Barnes St, 4250 dollars. Egyptian Manufacturing Co. to install siding for John Krobot at 510 N Davis St, 1200 dollars. Benton Neon Sign to install an advertising sign at 603 N 14th St for Porter Brothers Service, 700 dollars. Willard Roux applies for a carport at 2024 Pine St, 1000 dollars. Wright Building Center remodeling at 2237 Roblee St for Dale Peters, 1500 dollars.
The Southern Illinoisan lists upcoming public events and movie showings in Marion Carbondale West Frankfort Benton Steeleville and Steeleville with titles The Roommates The Aristocats Song of the South Massage Parlor The Thief Who Came to Dinner Sleuth Salz burg Connection Skin Game Theatre of Blood.
City councils meet at 7 p m in Pinckneyville Sparta Du Quoin Carbondale and other towns with details for each venue. Special events include a volunteer fire department carnival at Energy base ball diamond a Herrin chorus rehearsal open to men and a Monday arts opening for Steve Batson and Linda Talbot at SIU Carbondale. Movie showings are listed for Liberty Egyptian Riviera and CAMPUS drive ins through Tuesday.
List of Tuesday meetings across Carbondale Sparta Anna Marion Johnston City Rend Lake and other towns. Groups include Student Council Unit Dist boards safety commissions city councils and clubs at various venues from city halls to schools and churches.
Obituaries list Freida Ceresoli of Royalton, Louis Downard of West Frankfort, Mardella Cain of Pittsburg, Pearl Paetzhold of Ellis Grove, Claud Ferrell of Benton, Ava Holmes of Carbondale area, and multiple survivors. Details include birthplaces, spouses, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements across Royalton, West Frankfort, Marion, Ellis Grove, Benton, and Carbondale.
Funeral arrangements for Willard H Grey 65 of Sarasota Fla formerly of Herrin Illinois are incomplete at George Van Natta Funeral Home in Herrin He died Sunday at Sarasota Memorial Hospital He was born April 27 1908 in Willow Hill He is survived by his wife Irene Propes and two sisters Ada Hindman and Chloe Cooper both of Herrin
High Sunday 88 and overnight low 66. Temperature at 9 a.m. today. No rainfall from Sunday 7 a.m. to Monday 7 a.m. Sunset today 8:31. Sunrise Tuesday 5:31 and sunset Tuesday 8:32.
Heat and humidity dominate the forecast with rain in the Dakotas plains and Great Lakes. Showers expected across most of the East. Cooler air moves into northern central regions while warmer weather returns elsewhere. AP Wirephoto.
James Blue Tick Carroll, 46, Johnston City, faces attempted murder and aggravated assault charges after a Sunday arrest for slashing Albert Harrison's throat at Don Rogers residence. Judge William Lewis delayed arraignment, appoints Public Defender Kenneth Hubler, prelim hearing set for Friday at 10 a.m. Bond set at $20,000. Harrison treated at Marion Veterans Hospital with 21 stitches. Carroll held for Army authorities at Williamson County jail.
William Rodeley 28 of Du Quoin and Hazel Admire of Elkville were treated at Doctors Hospital Carbondale after a motorcycle left Rt. 51 and overturned in a ditch half a mile north of De Soto. Rodeley suffered a major leg injury and was transferred to a St. Louis hospital. Admire had minor injuries.
Verna Netherson 73 of Centralia struck and killed by a car driven by Peggy D. Clyatt 26 of Ina, who faces failure to yield charges. Esther L. Hilliard 69 of Marion died Sunday. funeral arrangements set at Main Street funeral home with burial at Lake Creek Cemetery.
Estimated receipts Tuesday total 4 000 hogs 1 200 cattle 200 sheep. Hog prices rise with butchers 75 to 1.00 higher sows 50 to 1.00 higher. Cattle receipts 2 000 head slaughter steers 25 to 50 higher slaughter heifers steady to 25 higher cows mostly 1.00 higher bulls steady. Slaughter steers and heifers quoted with weight ranges and yield grades. cows and bulls listed with price bands. Wealers and packer trends included.
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