Carbondale Hikes Sewage Water Superintendent Pay
Carbondale City Council approved a $500 raise to the $10,000 budgeted salary for the sewage and water treatment superintendent. City manager C William Norman said James R Mayhugh of Columbus Indiana will be offered the post and begins August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
C. William Nor
Man
James R. Mayhugh
Columbus
Ind
Norman
Mayhugh
Indiana Dept. of Public Health
City Ulity Board
Carbondale considers 28 to 30 million gallon water plant
Carbondale City Council authorizes a preliminary study by Paul O Hall Consulting Engineers on a new water treatment plant with 28 to 30 million gallons per day capacity by 1990. Expansion and EDA funding for Cedar Creek Reservoir and Crab Orchard Creek side-channel projects are also in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Greater Egypt
Paul O. Hall
South Wall Street
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Cedar Creek
Crab Orchard Creek
Crab Orchard Lake
Oakes Construction Co
Metropolis
Hall
City to Join Teletype Club and Police Link
City authorizes installation of a police teletype system linking with national law enforcement agencies. Operation set for July 1 at 120 dollars per month, with 14 days for installation. May reports show 614 complaints and 5 132 police calls, 111 traffic arrests, 53 other arrests. Fire department logged 76 alarms in May, 62 inside Carbondale. eight residential fires caused 15 950 dollars in losses, 32 emergency calls. City manager notes emergency totals are growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
C. William Norman
Olin to Host Bloodmobile Drive for Local Industry
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the Olin Mathieson Chemical plant Friday with a goal of 150 to 200 pints from Orcill area employees. Merle Fischer, regional director from St. Louis, will finalize plans with Mrs. Morgan Sweeney on Wednesday. The drive marks Williamson County’s first visit since 1962 after a four day drive in February. All mines reported working Wednesday.
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Red Cross
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Orcill
Merle Fischer
St. Louis
Morgan Sweeney
Williamson County
Mosquito vote approves annexation in Carbondale district
Fifty three residents voted on Monday in the Carbondale Mosquito Abatement District approving annexation of two areas. The tally was 47 in favor and six against. Residents to be taxed will pay about two dollars yearly. existing district residents incur no extra levy.
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Carbondale
Lakeland Subdivision
Snider Hill and
Lewis Grade School
Morningside Subdivision
Rendleman Road
Lewis Lane
Rt. 13
Park Street
Crab Orchard Creek
Lakeland Heights
Chautauqua Street
Emerald Lane
Murphysboro Township
Tower Road
248 enroll at Herrin
A total of 248 students are enrolled in Herrin Unit School District summer school. Enrollment today includes high school 90 grade school 130 and Head Start 28. An eight week Head Start class started today with registration continuing. Head Start runs from 8 a.m. to noon with breakfast, snack and lunch provided.
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Herrin Unit
North Side School
City hires Fleerlage as full time corporation counsel
George Fleerlage is promoted from half time to full time corporation counsel at a 12000 dollar annual salary. Mayor David Keene cites campaign promises for changes and says legal work will not wait months in his office. Councilman Joseph R Ragsdale Jr notes the city needs a full time counsel and criticizes the prior half time arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
George Fleerlage
Fleerlage
David Keene
Keene
Richard Richman
Joseph R. Ragsdale Jr
J. Edward Helton
Tas
Carbondale EDA projects to be discussed at meeting
A 7 30 p m meeting at Greater Egypt Carbondale office 211 Main St will discuss possible endorsement of Carbondale water and sewer projects seeking about 4 1 million dollars in federal aid. Allen Y Baker chairs the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission and says endorsement from the commission is essential for EDA action.
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Carbondale
Allen Y. Baker
Greater Egypt
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Baker
Washington
Greater Egypt Commission
Kenneth de Gray
D-West Frankfort
Frank Kirk
Dr. Baker
Commission
Dr Hugh McGowan and Family Fight to Save Home
Dr Hugh McGowan and his family, current residents, strive to rescue the home and belongings from ongoing hazards and potential loss. They pursue repairs, safety measures, and community aid to preserve their residence.
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Hugh McGowan
Riverside Pool YMCA Schedules 1967 Lessons Murphysboro
The Jackson County YMCA outlines a four series swimming program at Riverside Pool in Murphysboro. Sessions cover Beginners Intermediates Advanced and Pre school and run through June 30 with four more series in July and August. Fees for members and non members apply and weekly events include family night dances and children's 10 cent Thursdays. Pool improvements include a new roof wiring and fresh painting.
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Riverside
Murphysboro
Jackson County Young Men’s Christian Association
YMCA
Carbondale
Herrin Plan Commission to pick advisory group members
Herrin plan commission plans a 10 member citizen advisory committee to be recommended to Mayor Fred Henderson by week’s end. Chairman Mrs Morgan Sweeney and two others interview residents to fill the panel as part of recertification requirements for the workable program.
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Herrin Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Fred Henderson
Morgan Sweeney
Plan Commission
Mar
Vin Owen
Robert O’connell
Man Released After Month Behind Bars
Jay B. Lesko of Pittsburgh was released from Williamson County jail after a month in custody ending May 18. He pled guilty in Circuit Court to driving without a license and his jail time was set as sentence. Other charges including intoxication resisting arrest and disorderly conduct were dismissed. Lesko had been released from Anna State Hospital two days before the arrest.
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Jay B. Lesko
Pittsburgh
Williamson County
Lesko
Anna State Hospital
White named bar head in Jackson County
Murphysboro lawyer Richard White elected president of the Jackson County Bar Association succeeding Carbondale attorney John C. Feirich. Bill Green of Carbondale firm Feirich and Feirich named vice-president. James Medlin of Carbondale named secretary-treasurer. Charles Baldwin of Herrin placed on one year probation after pleading guilty to resisting arrest. other charges dismissed. judge also ordered costs.
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Murphysboro
Richard White
Jackson County Bar Association
Charles Baldwin
W. Harrison St
Herrin
Williamson County
Baldwin
Calvin Hazel
Law Haney
Kenneth Hubler
Haney
Ex-teacher turned attorney after 1965 dismissal
Ernest R. Arms left Crab Orchard Unit Three in 1965 to attend University of Mississippi law school in Jackson. He was dismissed December 9, 1965 for leaving Sept. 23 without notice, later found to be in law classes. his appeal was rejected by Williamson County Circuit Court. he now practices in Raymond, Mississippi.
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Ernest R. Arms
Raymond
Miss
Arms
Board of Education
University of Mississippi Law School
Jackson
Williamson County Circuit Court
Burglars Loot Holliday’s Grocery in Elkville
The Jackson County Sheriff reports burglars broke out the rear door of Holliday's Grocery in Elkville and stole loot totaling 136 dollars. Items included meat and cheese, razor blades, 22 car tons of cigarettes, 21 dollars in change and 3 dollars in stamps.
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Elkville
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Raymond Dillinger
Holliday
Murphysboro Appeals Board Grants Two Variances
The Murphysboro Board of Appeals approved two variance requests and denied one. Edna Mae Struck’s request to relocate a larger mobile home at 1305 Illinois Ave was denied. Arch ie Verseman’s trailer location near sth and Somerset streets was approved. A zone change for a trailer park on Rains Street and North 21st Street was recommended to the Planning Commission. Richard Jarvis received six months probation for aggravated assault and must pay $30 costs.
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Murphysboro Board of Appeals
Edna Mae
Illinois Ave
Archie Verseman
Sth
Somerset Streets
William Rosson
Rosson
Rains Street
North 21St Street
Illinois Avenue
Murphysboro Planning Commission
Board of Appeals
Planning Commission
Murphysboro
Appropriations approved for Southern Illinois Airport Board
The Southern Illinois Airport Authority Board approved a current fiscal year ordinance setting operating expenses at 66 205, bonded indebtedness at 22 920, and second bonded indebtedness at 21 950. They will sign a permanent contract with Air go Inc and install two ticket counters rented to Hertz and Ong Aircraft. A 68 car auxiliary lot near the SIU Aviation Tech building is planned with ICC approval awaited for Ong’s passenger service. Ground transport franchise regulation is to be added to airport rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Airport Authority Board
Airgo, Inc
Federal Aviation Agency
Gene Seibert
Hertz Rent
Ong Aircraft Corp
Ong Aircraft
Illinois Commerce Commission
Southern Illinois
Seibert
Ong
ICC
Southern Illinois University
SIU Aviation Technology
Airport Authority
E. T. Simonds Construction Co
Carbondale
de Soto
Shooting at Club Elite leaves operator dead in Perry County
Perry County authorities continued an investigation into the Monday morning shooting of Club Elite operator John Kinslow near Du Quoin. Carl Giacomo is held without charge in protective custody as police question witnesses and determine whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the Giacomo home. An autopsy was performed, and Kinslow died en route to Pinckneyville Hospital from shotgun wounds.
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Perry County
du Quoin
John Kinslow
Club
Elite
St. Johns
Pinckneyville Hospital
Carl Giacomo
Rt. 2 Tamaroa
Giacomo
Kinslow
Mary Giacomo
Rt. 154
Rt. 51
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
Mr. Kinslow
Anderson
Ambrose
Bertha DeMitt Kinslow
Ida Kelley
Las Vegas
Nev
Eagles Lodge
Keeling Funeral Home
Teen Town meeting set in Carbondale to discuss crisis
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee chaired by Rev. M. B. Haas will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Carbondale City Hall to discuss the Teen Town crisis. Mayor David Keene appointed the committee to oversee teen activities and make recommendations on city aid after director Bill Dunkel resigned. Vandalism has affected the community center at 310 W Elm St used by Teen Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
M. B. Haas
David Keene
Haas
Bill Dunkel
W. Elm St
Perry Jackson bankers hear on Teller Public Relations
Members of the Perry Jackson County Bankers Federation will hear a program on Teller Public Relations Thursday at the Elks Club in Carbondale. Gerald K. Feezer said the program will be presented by Richard A. Morris of the First National Bank in Springfield. Area post offices will pick up mail on holiday schedules July 4 and special delivery will be provided. No regular window or delivery services. Some cities will be open for lock boxes, mail deposits, and stamp purchases from machines.
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Perry-Jackson County Banker’s Federation
Elks Club
Carbondale
Gerald K. Feezer
Richard A. Morris
First National Bank
Springfield
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William Eaton
Randall Nelson
Jackson County Housing Authority
Community Conservation Board
Housing Authority
Citizens Advisory Committee
City Administration
Architects
City
Teletype Club
Mr. Hewitt
Walnut St
F. M. Hewitt
Hewitt’s Drug Store
White
Bar Head
Appeals Board
Jarvis
Richard Jarvis
S. 19Th St
Kathleen
Lan Haney
Jarvvis
Airport Board
Teen Town Meeting
Perry-Jackson Bankers
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