Cablevision Tower Delayed Pending FAA Approval
The Murphy boro tower site for Gregg Cablevision is awaiting FAA surveys to ensure flight safety from Southern Illinois Airport about five miles away. Engineer plans are complete, surveys to assess danger to aircraft are in progress, with installation costs and customer pricing set. A 1984 city franchise requires a $500 fee, and the company expects to start surveying customers this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphyboro
Federal Aviation Agency
Jim Wilson
Marion
Gregg Cablevision Co
Nashville, Tenn
FAA
Dlinels
Rt. 13
Murphysboro
Wilson
Aviation Authority
Ilinois
Herrin
Williamson County
Four Named To Committee On Welfare Services
Four men were named to terms on the Williamson County Welfare Services Committee by the Board of Commissioners. The appointees are George Johnson of 402 Sherry Road Marion Leslie Stilley of 1311 N Glendale St Marion Edwin Soldner of 303 W College St Marion and Dr E F Lyday of 912 S 12th St Herrin. Appointments begin July 1 for two years. The 10 member panel advises county welfare departments with State's Atty Kenneth Hubler and County Board Chairman Oscar Harris as ex officio members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Welfare Services Committee
Board of Commissioners
George Johnson
Sherry Road
Leslie Stilley
N. Glendale St
Edwin Soldner
W . College St
Marion
E. F. Lyday
12Th St
Herrin
Atty
Kenneth Hubler
Oscar Harris
Chester Woman Dies Rites for Elizabeth Novack
Elizabeth T. Novack 80 of Chester died after a weeklong illness at Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester September 1, 1884, she was married to Carl Novack in 1914 who preceded her in death. She was a St Marys Catholic Church and Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality member, survived by sons Roger and Paul, daughters Loretta Novack and Roslyn Welge, and six grandchildren. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday at St Marys, burial in church cemetery. call at Welge Chapel after 4 p.m. today. Rosary 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Elizabeth Novack
Elizabeth T. Novack
Memorial Hospital
St. Ann's Nursing Home
Frank
Elizabeth Gausman
Carl Novack
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
Roger
Murphysboro
Paul
Grand Tower
Loretta Novack
Roslyn Welge
Paris
France
Welge
Bouthern
Mars
Dawson
Christopher
Delphia McGlasson Dewson
Bay Ave
Miner's Hospital
William and
Mary Kirkpatrick Silkwood
Christopher Church of Christ
William McGlasson
Jim Ryan
Duel Dawson
Ralph McGlasson
Karl, McGlasson
Mulkeytown
Everett
Pete'’ McGlasson
Los Angeles
Calif
Gilbert Funeral Home
Daryl Busby
Mulkeytown City Cemetery
Marion youths arrested in twin burglaries
Three Marion youths Ronald Starrick age 17 William Murphy age 18 and Woody Ashby age 18 were arrested Thursday on burglary and larceny charges for stealing a TV set 10 cartons of cigarettes from Beasley's Grocery and four typewriters from White Brothers Trucking Service. They allegedly pawned items for 30 dollars in Lanis Missouri and split the money. Bond set at 2000. Starrick and Murphy had prior arrests in Cairo for vending machine break ins. Starrick fined and placed on probation Murphy released. Police plan to recover items from the pawn shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ronald Starrick
Harper St
William Murphy
E. Jefferson St
Woody Ashby
Warren St
John Kelley
Beasley
West White Street
White Brothers
Rt. 37
Lanis
Kelley
Murphy
Ashby
Starrick
Williamson County
Alexander County
Cairo
Curious Corpsmen Questions at Job Corps Camp
Curious corpsmen at a Job Corps camp ask Center Director Woodrow Austin about reading and writing classes, swimming, parties, trips home, nearby towns, and chores. The dialogue shows hopeful, practical questions and straightforward policies, with emphasis on self initiative and absence of alcohol.
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Gary Lacey
Woodrow Austin
Austin
Army
Washington
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Wohlwend Plans Building in Westernaire Plaza
Wohlwend Motors of Marion announces a new 7,200 square foot showroom and a 1,800 square foot paint and body shop at Westernaire Plaza on New Rt. 13 west of Marion. The Bearden Construction Co. has the contract with a target completion date of August 15. The move from 403 W. Main St. to 200 N. Court St. will begin July 1, with July closures for employee vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.J. Wohlwerd
Wohlwend Motors
Marion
Chrysler Corp
Westernaire Plaza
Rt. 13
Westernaire Estates
Wohlwend's
Robert Hall Clothing
Wohlwend
Bearden Construction Co
W. Main St
N. Court St
Funeral for George Otey Set for Saturday in Herrin
George Otey 79 of 520 S 14th St Herrin will have services at 2 PM Saturday at George Van Natta Funeral Home Herrin for a long illness. He was Southern Illinois representative for the state auditor’s office from 1941 until January. He was born Aug 24 1885 in Pittsburg son of James I and Nancy Edwards Otey. He leaves wife Lelle Stotlar a daughter Betsy Sager of Manhattan Kansas a sister Mrs George Bowie and two grandchildren. Burial at New Rose Hill Cemetery Marion. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Otey
14Th St
Herrin
George van Natta
Otey
Herrin Hospital
Southern
Herrin Elks Lodge
Marion
Friends
Miners Set Two-Week Holiday Amid Summer Break
Area miners will begin an annual two week miners holiday starting Saturday and return to regular schedules July 12. Old Ben mines resume work July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ben
Murphysboro Board Keeps Enriched Classes For Pupils
Murphysboro Unit 186 faced a protest from Mr and Mrs Harry Crombar over an enrichment program for the top 23 percent of students across grades two and four. Superintendent James Blackwood supported equal equipment and enrollment, and the board voted unanimously to continue two enriched classes and add a third for second grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Board of Education
Harry Crombar
Rt. 2
Unit 186
Crombar
Sam Thornton
James Blackwood
Autos Collide in Carbondale Intersection
Carbondale police said cars driven by William H. Wagner, 22, of Carterville, and Hazel Jarrett of 302 East Hester Street collided at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of South Wall Street. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Wiliam H. Wagner
Carterville
Hazel Jarrett
E. Hester St
South Wall Street
Delinquency Expert Speaks to Marion Rotary Club
Kenneth Absher, Illinois Youth Commission field service superintendent, told Marion Rotary Club of dire juvenile crime trends. He cited 3000 daily arrests nationwide, two million adults and youths imprisoned yearly, and $27 billion spent to fight crime. He urged early recognition, more teachers, and home-life reforms, noting cost savings from parole versus confinement and the value of volunteers. James Wilson became Rotary president.
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United States
Ilinois Youth Commission Field Service
Kenneth Absher
Marion Rotary Club
Absher
Dlinois
IYC
Public Safety Department
Illinois Youth Commission
Slinoig Youth Commission
America
Marion
James Wilson
Rotary Club
Joseph DiPietro
Park Board Reaffirms Pact With Unit 186
Murphysboro Park District Board reconfirms joint operating policy with Murphysboro Unit School District 186 for use and maintenance of Riverside Park baseball and football fields and Carruthers Junior High School facilities. A rules statement for baseball diamonds at Carruthers was approved. Park board members will join Lions Club chicken fry at the new Picnic shelter dedication set near the custodian’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro Park District Board
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Carruthers Junior High School
Robert Wheeler
Murphysboro Lion’s Club
Lion's Club
Park
Wheeler
Leiele Drive
Johnston City Post Office Seeks Clerk Carrier
Applications are being accepted for the clerk carrier position at Johnston City Post Office. applications due by September 28. Forms available at the Johnston City Post Office. Applicants must be 14 and reside in the local postal area. Starting wage is 2.48 dollars per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Post Office Department
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Cablevision
Terry Dillman
Job Corpemen
Cine-Vick Drug Store
Physicians’ Offices
Jackson County
Harry Flynn
Dwight E. Henderson
Gray Drive
de Soto
Brenda West
Kelvin Muller
Rt. 51
Marion City
Madison
van Buren
South Market
West Boyton
South
Nlindis
Robert L. Butler
Adolph E. Flack
Everett Jeter
William Harris
Public Health & Safety
Lawrence Feurer
Murphysboro Board
Jack Spiller
Goreville
Spiller
Doctors Hospital
Lision
Ronald Motes
Arthur
Paones
Anita Alee
Pelice
U.S
Springfield
Illinois
Park Board
Yellow Cab CO
North Park
By Baldwin
Yuill Music CO
Cherry Street
Herrin, Illnois
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