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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1960
Page
2
Murphysboro Kiwanis and Fourth of July committee plan a three day celebration at Riverside Park with a pet show starting at 2 p m on July 2. Twenty seven classes cover dogs cats rabbits fish and more with prizes including a silver dollar per class and various specialty awards.
Ozark Air Lines president Joseph Fitzgerald told Herrin Rotary and Lions clubs Williamson County Airport models how small communities benefit from air service. He noted traffic gains, discussed federal recertification, and said Ozark hopes to keep direct Chicago service. remarks followed a Friday airport fire and Saturday service interruption.
A $65,000 lawsuit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court names William White of Chester and Gordon Transport Co. Inc. against plaintiffs Jack H. Battle of Memphis and Gordon Transport for injuries and damages from a April 27, 1960 truck crash on Rt. 144 west of Murphysboro. Battle seeks $30,000 for personal injuries. Gordon Transport seeks $35,000 for truck and cargo damage and other losses.
Herbert D. White of Southern Illinois University told the Illinois Society of Architects convention in Chicago that truth is the keystone of the profession. He, associate professor of drafting at SIU Vocational Technical Institute, urged public accountability for architectural works and warned that forgetting truth risks the profession.
Mil Murphysboro Industries Inc. will hold its annual election of seven directors at 2 p m in City National Bank. An organizational meeting to name officers follows. The 1952 formed firm builds jackets at 16th and Grace Streets for Cal Crest Outerwear Inc.
Over 2,000 Southern Illinois coal miners will take a two week vacation starting at midnight Friday. The break runs until July 8 with most returning July 11 after weekend prep work. Vacation pay totals $200 per miner.
An inquest will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Williamson County Courthouse into the deaths of Mrs Alversia Rockingham 40 her daughter Mrs Mattie Owens 21 and Mrs Owens daughter Linda Faye 3 of Chicago. Three others were injured including Robert Rockingham 42 and Robert Owens 2 both in fair or good condition and Lou Forcum 49 hurt when a car skidded and was struck by trucks after a passing attempt on Rt 37.
The 22 member Murphysboro Amateur Radio Club will set up temporary tents at the storm warning post by Lake Murphysboro. They will rotate shifts from 3 p m Saturday to 3 p m Sunday to contact stations nationwide using portable gear. The event collaborates with the Murphysboro Civil Defense Unit and invites public observers.
Police reported a minor crash in Carbondale at 2 15 p m involving vehicles driven by Robert L Carlock of Streator and Francis Turnipseed of Carbondale. The incident occurred at 1102 Emerald Lane with no injuries.
The Marion City Council learned that the 1100 block of North Washington Street originally platted as 60 feet wide has been kept at 22 feet. A resident reported his survey showed his house encroaching two feet on city property if the wider width were used. The council agreed to vacate the excess land, preserving only the 22 foot street.
Randolph County Sheriff John ny Sams was named to the Board of Governors of the National Sheriffs Assn at the national convention in Colorado Springs. Sams succeeds Sheriff Frank Lane of Cook County and is the only Illinois representative on the Board. More than 700 sheriffs and police officials attended. Attending from Southern Illinois were Sheriff and Mrs Sams and Jackson Sheriff and Mrs Ray Dil linger.
Randolph Circuit Court starts its June term with a light docket. The two uncontested divorces and hearings on motions in three other law and chancery actions are scheduled. Judge Harold C. Farmer presides as the term opens at 10 am in Chester courthouse.
A fire started from a barbecu pit at the College Inn in Carbondale damaged the rear of the restaurant. Firefighters arrived at 2:30 a.m. and confined the blaze to the rear with smoke damage inside. The owner Fred Gray reported warped pit metal and damaged air conditioning.
The 21st Smith-Bulliner family reunion was Sunday at Herrin City Lake near Energy with about 50 attendees. Dausa Smith was elected president, Pete Henderson VP, and Mrs. Laverne Patrick secretary-treasurer. Prizes went to oldest Gertie Branson, 85, and youngest Pamela Parsons, 6, great granddaughter of Miles Smith. next year’s gathering is on Father's Day at the lake.
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray says GI direct loan and VA guaranteed housing loan programs will be extended beyond the July 25 expiration. He cites a proposed bill for one to two years and $150 million in VA loan authorizations to meet veterans on waiting lists.
Jackson County 4 H Club hosts Share the Fun Day at Shryock Auditorium on the Southern Illinois University campus Saturday at 7 30 p m. The show features 30 acts including skits vocal numbers dances and instrumentals. Top act advances to the Illinois State Fair in August and the best MC goes to Springfield. June 29 judge Robert Forman of SIU music dept. Public invited free of charge.
Three panel discussions on Asian problems are set this summer by the SIU Committee on Asian studies. Arthur T. Mosher opens July 7 in Farr auditorium with a 7:30 p.m. talk. The lectures feature Albert Mayer and Louis Minicher with SIU faculty panelists and conclude July 23 in the Morris Library auditorium. Attendance is free with certificates for attendees.
William L. Eberhart of Orient was fined 10 dollars with costs by Police Magistrate Rob Schwartz for driving with a license restriction requiring glasses as stated by State Trooper Roger Draves. Howard J. Rice of 216 McNeill Street Carterville was fined 15 dollars with costs for disobeying a traffic signal, per Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz and State Trooper Earl D. Creath.
Three people were hospitalized after a Sunday crash on Route 37 near Goreville. David Durley of Chicago drove off the highway, struck a state sign, and rolled the car. Willie L. Blackwell Ruby Durley and Elizabeth Greenwood were listed at Marion Memorial Hospital. Blackwell was treated and released. Durley appeared to fall asleep. all occupants were from Illinois and Chicago area.
A Franklin County woman, Kathleen Fred 38, of Whittington, suffered major injuries Monday afternoon when a truck driven by her husband Morton Fred 44 ran off Rt. 148 two miles west of Rt. 37 and hit an embankment. Kathleen Fred was admitted to Franklin County Hospital in Benton. Morton Fred was uninjured.
The Sallie Logan Public Library in Murphysboro begins its regular summer series of children's story hours. Held every Saturday for six weeks from 10 to 11 a m, the program includes games stories and refreshments with Mrs Alice Hardy as narrator for children from kindergarten age through third grade.
A new healing substance named Bio-Dyne found by a world famous research institute reportedly shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Cases show reduction as pain eases and patients say piles are no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H with money back guarantee at druggists.
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