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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

2

Two Appointed To New Veterans Hospital Posts In Marion

Dr J P Chapin named chief of medical services at Marion Veterans Hospital with prior assignments at Mountain Home and Indianapolis VA hospitals. William E Huxford chosen as chief of the supply division replacing Paul Parker, with prior VA service in Durham Grand Island Alexandria and Birmingham.

Veterans Hospital J. P. Chapin Nam Marion Veterans Hospital Joseph DiPietro William E. Huxford DiPietro Chapin I Marion Tuscaloosa Ala Mountain Home Tenn Inios Indianapolis Ind Nyassaland Africa Tallahassee Fla Unadia N.Y College of Medical Evangelists la Paloma Gelif Nashville Ameri Can Medical Association Southern Medical Association Florida Medical Association Huth Detroit Gon Massachusetts Huxford Paul E. Parker Herman Rancilio Herrin Nebraska Durham N. C Grand Island Neb Alexandria Birmingham State of Penitentiary Soldiers and Sailors Home Marion Helen University of North Carolina

Delinquent Tax Meeting Planned in Jackson County

A meeting to crack down on delinquent taxes in Jackson County is planned. Mrs June Solder, finance committee chairwoman, says the date depends on the state's attorney schedule. The Winds Agricultural Association reported 14 percent of 1959 personal tax payments were delinquent while overall collection averages 95 percent.

Jackson County June Sulder County Board of Supervisors Easuer Aate Snider Suthers Mlingis Publications Tec Main Street Carbondale 16Th Street Herrin Atth Street Murphysnora

Finney to Represent 15th VFW District at State Council

Troy E. Finney of 908 S. 13th St Herrin will represent the 15th district of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the first meeting of the 1961 42 state council of administration in Chicago Saturday and Sunday. The council includes state officers and district commanders, with Finney newly elected commander of the 16th district.

Troy E. Finney S. 13Th St Herrin Veterans of Foreign Wars State Council of Administration Chicago VFW Finney

Schuette Estate Receives 60 000 Estimate Inheritance

The estate of Ferdinand F. Schuelle who died in Carbondale May 2 includes real estate valued up to 360 000 and personal property up to 500. Jackson County Court records list Roscoe F. Schutte of 403 W Monroe St Carbondale as the sole heir. A detailed inventory will be filed later.

Ferdinand F. Schuelle Carbondale Fle Jackson County Roscoe F. Schuctte Monroe St

Herrin School For Handicapped Approved Reopens in Berlin Church

Herrin's School for Handicapped Children will reopen this week at the First Methodist Church in Berlin. Fire marshal Laslie Rose inspected the quarters and approved smaller occupancy after a door replacement is completed. A former facility at the First Baptist Church was deemed inadequate for lack of an outside exit. Floyd Rumsey, Herrin Parents Education Group president, said Lois Bowles would inspect after the school starts. The United Fund released 1299.06 for operation until January 1, 1962 to cover the teacher Maurae Linton's salary.

Herrin Berlin Laslie Rose West Frankfort Floyd Rumsey Herrin Parents Education Group Lois Bowles Carbondale Welfare Office Rumsey United Fund Maurae Linton

Brown Loses Local Election By One Vote

West Frankfort mayor Rey Brown failed to win reelection as president of Local 1284, United Mine Workers, by one vote. Farrell Whitlow of Benton won 111 to 110, with next year’s hospital board trustees named from locals 1284, 317, and 1265 and no opposition.

West Frankfurt Rey Brown Citizens For Belster United Mine Workers of America Farrell Whitlow Benton Brown Hugenat Union Hospital Hospital Board of Trustees Ravis Warren Ralph Gi Lawrence Wolfe Calvin Chuck" Simmons Walli Cock Guy Rea

Rice harvesters honor goddess while sharpening blades

Indonesian workers tend their knives in the palms of their hands to appease the rice goddess and ensure a bountiful harvest, avoiding offense to the deity as labor continues.

Charles Meza Dies In Herrin

Charles Meza 62 of Herrin owner of Meza Pontife Co. died 9 40 p m Monday in Herrin Hospital after a heart attack earlier Monday He was born January 14 1689 near McLeansboro and lived in Herrin over 30 years He leaves wife Stella daughter Marshia Gail and son Dwight Funeral 3 p m Thursday at George Van Natta Funeral Home with burial at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Masonic rites at 7 20 p m Wednesday

Charles Meza Rt. 1 Herrin Meza Pontife Co Herrin Hospital Energy Baptist Church Meza Herrin’s Prairie Williamson County Shrine Club Dinad Temple of Mast St Louis Herrin Eagles Lodge Herrin Elks Club Order of Scottish Rites Stella Marshia Gail Jacqueline Clarick Dwight Uere Alfreza George van Natta Funers Ben, R. Stripling Herrin First Baptist Church Wd Williams East Lawn Memorial Gardens

Airport Board OKs New Budget

The Southern Malingis Airport Authority approved an appropriation of 68,612 dollars, including 47,705 for operations and 18,907 for bond debt. Operating costs rise 6,480 from 1960 61, with a treasurer pay hike to 1,000 a year and an attorney fee increase to 3,000 for easement work. A tax levy will be proposed next month.

Southern Mlingis Asly J.C. Feirich Glenn Storme Feirich Elmer C. Schneider Murphysboro Schneider Mitchell De_partment of Aeronautics

Powder Plant Truck Mishap Near Wolf Lake

A trailer-tank truck delivering Tan Materials to Trojan Powder Co. at Wolf Lake toppled on its side after running off a plant road Monday. Company spokesman said the truck carried non explosive material. River Gene Flint of Elwood was released after examination at Union County Hospital. The Ryan Company, owners of the truck, prepared to upright the vehicle at the Trojan plant around 9:00 a.m.

Trojan Powder Co Wolf Lake River Gene Flint Elwood Union County Hospital Ryan Company Trojan

Carbondale Dormitory Access Plan Details

The field will be within walking distance of the proposed multi story women's dormitory to be constructed in Carbondale. This note outlines location proximity and planning context for student housing development near campus facilities.

Carbondale

Carbondale Township Sets Budget

Carbondale Township advances its fiscal plan with a road and bridge fund budget and new bridge fund allocations. The tax anticipation warrants total 10,000 and taxes expected amount to 55,202.92. Expenditures include road and bridge construction, maintenance, oiling, machinery, and administrative costs with a total appropriation of 121,300 for the road fund and 14,986.10 starting cash in the new bridge fund.

Carbondale

Driver Charged After D. Stanton Arrest in Cobden

A driver was held in the Jackson County jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated. State Trooper William Maurizio arrested the unnamed driver on Route 13 east of Carbondale at 5:45 a.m. today, after stopping on Route 3 in Cobden near D. Stanton.

Miss Johnston City Queen Contest Set for July Fourth

Johnston City hosts a four day homecoming July 1 to 4 with an all night sing starting July 1 led by Wally Fowler. A bathing beauty contest July 8 in Johnston City Park selects Miss Johnston City from entrants Elaine Mitchell Vicki Oster Pamela Samuel Barbara Gurley Gail Powell Jeanne Litton Janet Stritzel Judy Hofford and Sharon Greeney. contestants judged on personality poise appearance in swimsuits talent and attire. winner crowned July 4 receives summer sportswear lingerie and related prizes from local sponsors.

Johnston City Wally Fowler Judy Hofford Sharon Greeney

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