Jurisdiction Question Looms In Colony Club Raid
State police raid sparks dispute over jurisdiction as Alexander County officials say the seized gambling equipment came from a separate outbuilding near the Colony Club. Beatrice Winters of Christopher owns the structure, while Joe Dodd faces charges in Cairo for possession of gambling equipment. Arraignment expected next week. officials note no equipment found on the Colony Club property.
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Alexander
Colony Club
Alexander County
Leslie Chrestman
Chrestman
Beatrice Winters
Christopher
Elza Brantley
Cairo
Joe Dodd
Dorothy Spomer
Spomer
Dodd
Brantley
du Quoin
Anemia Cited in Herrin Woman’s Death
Mrs. Margaret Ann Taylor of 9 Grant Drive Herrin died Friday with anemia listed as contributing cause from bone marrow depression after an autopsy. She was found in bed around 1 30 p m Thursday. Services were conducted at 2 p m Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Taylor
Grant Dr
Herrin
Seven File For New Board Unit Seven
Seven candidates filed petitions Saturday for seats on the board of the newly formed School District 150 north of Murphysboro. A July 14 special election will choose seven directors for the district absorbing six former districts. Petitions list Lorin G Graff Joy Murray McLaughlin Imhoff John D. King Pate Loren Brewer Davis Hall No 5 Robert H Boudet Harrison Edwin McDowell Harrison. The slate, drawn by board members Thursday night, aims to represent residential and farm areas of the new district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Jackson Countyl of Schools
V. N. Wheeles
Lorin G. Graff
Joy Murray McLaughlin
Imhoff
John D. King
Pate Loren Brewer
Davis Hall
Robert H. Boudet
Harrison Edwin McDowell
Harrison
Mines Working Monday Fidelity New Kathleen Pyramid
A terse report lists mine names in operation on Monday including Fidelity New, Kathleen Pyramid, Burning Star No 1, Truax Tract Nos 2, Orient Nos 2 and 3, Zeigler 3, Buckhorn 2, Freeman 4, and Old Ben Nos 9, 14, and 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
New Kathleen
Pyramid
Burning Star
Ben
Orient
Zeigler
Buckhorn
Freeman
WSCS Votes To Keep Holden Open In Mt Vernon
In Mt Vernon the Women's Society of Christian Service voted 2 to 1 to keep Holden Hospital open. About 125 members attended as the Methodist Conference plans to close the hospital July 1. WSCS joint owner with the Conference, an executive meeting declined to reveal the "new plan" details and said more on Holden’s future would come later. Dr. Robinson called the vote a courtesy gesture with no bearing on the closure decision. The hospital board, 25 members strong, must vote to keep it open, while the Jackson County Medical Society urged retention under a possible new plan.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Mt. Vernon
Holden Hospital
Methodist Conference
Coun
Cill
Holden
W. A. Robinson
Hospital Board of Directors
Jackson County Medical Society
Shay
Jackson Medical Society
WSCS
Charles Dill
James A. Weatherly
R. F. Sondag
Dave Levy
Robinson
M. Q. Connett
H. G. Hurley
C. E. Dill
Paul F. McRoy
W. B. Agenis
F. M. Hewitt Jr
George Camp
J. W. Marberry
Marion Couple Hurt In Wreck Near New Virginia
A Marion couple Albert McCormick and Willie Lois McCormick were injured in a head on collision near New Virginia on Rt 37. Their children Jane and Jimmie were uninjured. both parents were taken to Union Hospital and listed as not seriously injured. Judy Pemberton and Maureen Nix of Benton were treated and released at Marion Memorial Hospital.
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Albert McCormick
Marion
New Virginia
Willie Lois McCormick
Union Hospital
West Frankfort
McCormick
Judy Pemberton
Maureen Nix
Benton
Marion Memorial Hospital
Herrin Council White Way Vote Is Set Monday
Herrin moves toward a white way lighting system with 104 new lamps, 74 on wooden poles and 30 on steel, to be rented from Central Illinois Public Service Co. for 10 years at 105000 dollars, extending the franchise 55 years. City funding includes 900 monthly from sales tax and possible school gym light addition. Local officials and clergy support the plan pending final council approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
Ed Humphrey
Marion
White Way
Humphrey
Water Department
Heber Burge
Herrin Ministerial Alliance
Robert de Gasperi
Our Lady
Msgr
de Gasperi
Msgr. de Gasperi
Council
St. Mary’s School
Council Plans Bronze Plaque For New Murper City Hall
Murper council advances future planning for a new city hall at Walnut and 12th Streets. Officials approve a bronze plaque in the lobby to list construction dates and building details for future reference.
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Murper City Hall
Draft deferred workers across many occupations noted
Workers in more than 200 skilled occupations were deferred by U.S. World War II draft programs. This highlights the breadth of exemptions granted to specialized trades during mobilization, shaping labor distribution and wartime production.
Herrin merchants extend Monday night openings through next year
The Herrin Retail Merchants Assn voted to continue Monday night openings until year’s start. Leon Zwick, president, said the almost unanimous decision dispels rumors of ending the nights. Stores stay open to 8 30 with improvements including Park avenue work and planned white way lighting. A committee aims to spotlight Herrin as the shopping center of the area.
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Herrin Retail Merchants Assn
Leon Zwick
Zwick
Herrin
Stinker Challenge Offers $250 on Puzzle No 90
The Little Stinker returns with a tougher puzzle on page 16 of today's Southern Illinoisan offering $250 to anyone who can beat him. About 1,350 fans tried last week with prize $200, and the challenge is open again weekly with unlimited entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Stinker
Street Repairs Highlight Murphysboro Council Session
Murphysboro city council heard progress reports on Walnut Street blacktopping from 6th Street to the GM&O tracks with two blocks left next week and center line painting. New parking lot at St. Andrew’s Hospital opened to ease crowding. detours planned for July 8 parade affecting Rt. 13 and Rt. 144. street allying and sidewalk extensions underway. bids for yard markets sale and a Greyhound rate hearing noted.
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Murphysboro
Joe Williams
Walnut Street
6Th Street
Gm&o
Williams
State Highway Department
Bot
Rt. 13
Eighth and
Chestnut Streets
9Th Street
Hanson
N. 11Th Street
Rt. 144
N. 22Nd Street
Gartside
14Th Streets
9Th
17Th Streets
Murphysboro Business and Professional Women’s Club
Illinois Commerce Commission
Springfield
Greyhound Bus Co
Police Briefs From Carbondale and Marion
Carbondale suspects Garland Edwards and Harold Daniel were each fined 13 dollars 40 cents for aiding and abetting an assault and for assault respectively by Police Magistrate Roy Hall. In Marion Eugene Blemenstock was fined 10 dollars for speeding and Charles Boozer Jr. 5 dollars for passing in a no passing zone by JP Corbett Edwards. Graphite pencil leads and diamonds cited as carbon forms.
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Carbondale
Garland Edwards
E. Birch St
Roy Hall
Harold Daniel
E. Oak St
Marion
Eugene Blemenstock
JP Corbet Edwards
Charles Boozer Jr
Murphysboro sets pattern for new city hall design
Murphysboro city council discussed materials for a new city hall with architect Hans Fischer and city engineer John Blankinship. Exterior brick will predominate with porcelain panels near large south side windows. Offices get asphalt tile floors, lobby terrazzo, and interior walls use exposed concrete blocks with glazed tile up to five and a half feet. Construction could start in September with bids in mid August and aims to complete exterior work before winter. An $80,000 bond issue was approved in a special election. expected funds total about $130,000 with $50,000 sales tax receipts. Official tallies were 785 yes, 367 no, 16 spoiled.
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John Blankinship
Hans Fischer
Simon & Rettberg
Fischer
Blankinship
Murphysbro
C. E. White
Reckless Boating Fine For Mt. Vernon Man
Rex Alexander, 21,Mt. Vernon, was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless boating on Crab Orchard Lake. He was arrested Sunday by Park Ranger Larry Shefield after speeding through a swimming area while towing a skier. State Warden Robert Cooksey said patrols have increased this year amid rising lake use and a history of thirty six drownings. Officers will enforce boating regulations strictly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Alexander
Mt. Vernon
Crab Orchard Lake
Justice of the Peace
Corbett Edwards
Marion
Alexander
Larry Sheffield
Robert Cooksey
Cooksey
Paschen to Speak at Marion Democratic Meeting
Herbert Paschen the Democratic candidate for governor will address a 7 30 p m meeting sponsored by Williamson County Women's Democratic organization at the Marion courthouse Monday Other state Democratic candidates are slated to appear with Paschen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Paschen
Williamson County Women’s Democratic Organization
Marion
Paschen
Walkaway escapee surrenders after 48 hours on the run
Eugene A. Bizer, 25, walked away from Menard penitentiary honor farm Thursday afternoon and fled toward Ellis Grove before turning himself in to Lovejoy police Friday night. Authorities say he endured swollen feet and cuts from barbed wire as he hid in a wooded area during a wide search. He was returned to Menard around 7 p.m. Friday as charges of escape were filed in Randolph Circuit Court. he already faced concurrent sentences for armed robbery and assault with intent.
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Menard Penitentiary
Lovejoy
East St. Louis
Menard
Eugene A. Bizer
Bizet
Bizer
Ellisgrove
Ross Randolph
Randolph
Johnston City Eyes Ordinance To Tackle Abandoned Homes
Johnston City officials push a weed and eyesore ordinance with teeth to force upkeep on abandoned houses. Mayor K Neil Thurmond cites nonresident owners like the Marland family and says the city must act as caretaker when owners neglect properties. The measure aims to curb weed overgrowth at the Rt 37 and 8th Street property and similar sites. The attorney is drafting details as the city seeks enforcement power.
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Tty
Pe 37
West 8Th Street
West Virginia
William C. Marland
Thurmond
Marlands
Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
Rt. 37
Grand Avenue
8Th Street
Marland
Storm Affects Phone Service in Johnston City Area
A weekend electrical storm disrupted Johnston City phone service with at least 25 reports of outages. General Telephone Co. repair crews worked overnight to restore lines. About 100 phones were knocked out in the Herrin area after a tree fell on a cable near WJPF, affecting residents in Freeman Spur and nearby locales.
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Johnston City
K. Neil Thurmond
General Telephone Co
Oren Drew
Williamson
Herrin
WJPF
Freeman Spur
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E. W. Simmons
Rev. Robinson
Herrin Council
Paul Davis
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Elkville
City i
Walnut
12Th Streets
Pero Ance
Murphysboro Council
Can Legion
Luther Wiseman
New City Hall
Honor Farm
Kentucky
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