Murphysboro Ice Stand Faces Move in Post Office Site Clash
A 12 by 16 foot Murphysboro ice, fruit and vegetable hut dating to ca. 1900 faces potential relocation or demolition as a new North 1th Street post office is planned nearby. Owner A J Blue may relocate, condemn action is discussed, and historic moves tied to city growth are recounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hurat
Murphysboro
T. Louis
A. J
1Th Street
Ho~mer Cleland
Blue
Cleland
Doe Purcell
Murphysboro Ire and Cold Storage Company
Swafford Lumber Co
Charles de Witt
de Witt
Murphystore
Nith St
South 6Th
Mulberry Street
Edward's Hardware
City Hall
Lth
Sorvell
de Witt Sail
Andrew’s
de Wittt
Lth Street
Murphyshore Tee and
Cald Storage
The
Beach Auto Sales
New City Hall
Joe Beach
West Frankfort Recall Appeal Planned This Week
Attorneys for West Frankfort commissioners Paul Rice and Burton Melvin will file an appeal to the appellate court in Mt. Vernon this week. Beaton and city attorney Frank E. Trobaugh said a notice of appeal and a $1000 bond would be filed. Deadline is July 1 with a hearing likely in October after Judge William Webb Johnson ruled the recall petitions sufficient on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfurt
Paul Rice
Burton Melvin
Mt. Vernon
Loren Lewis. Beaton
West Frankfort
Frank E. Trobaugh
Frankin
Lemuel Hiller
Franklin County
William Webb Johnson
Murphysboro Police Fine Recap For Two Drivers
Murphysboro motorists Kenneth Pulcher of Rt. 4 and Benjamin Her rins of 1845 Pine St. were fined by Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. for failing to yield and immoderate driving respectively. Dale E. Wolfe of Rt. 1 Da Soto was fined for loud mufflers on a ticket issued by Patrolmen James Givens and Dean Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Kenneth Pulcher
Rt. 4
Charles Helwig Sr
Dean Berger
Benjamin Herrins
Pine St
Dale E. Wolfe
Rt. 1
da Soto
James Givens
Township Tax Books Review Targets Crescent City Area
Jackson County Board of Review reports eleven of sixteen township assessor books are in. Meetings run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays as June 19 starts. Books outstanding include Carbondale Murphysboro Kinkaid Sand Ridge and Somerset. All books due July 15 with assessments published and taxpayers given 20 days to file complaints. Hearings to begin after August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Kinkaid
Sand Ridge
Somerset
Southern Illinois News Publisher Adopts New Publications Inc
The Southern Ilinoisn notes its role as successor to Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent with entries showing Second Class Matter status at Carbondale and other post offices. The Associated Press content is reprinted exclusively for local news and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southernllinossan
Sum- Bay
Southern Winars Publications Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
Berri
Surphysboro
Ill
Gades
Heroin
Murphysboro
Minois
Southern Ilinoismn
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Associated Press
Focal News
AP News
Litaker faces sentencing Tuesday for armed robbery
Carl Litaker aged 18 faces sentencing Tuesday in Jackson Circuit Court before Judge C. KE Wright for armed robbery. He and Ray Baker aged 54 pleaded guilty June 10 to a $1,487 holdup at Marshall's AG Grocery in Murphysboro last December. Baker began a 9 to 15 year term at Menard Prison. Medhin sought time to present mitigation evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Litaker
Jackson
C. KE. Wright
Litaker
Ray Baker
Marshall's AG
Murphysboro
Baker
Menard Prison
Elmer Medhin
Boys Smoking Linked to West Frankfort Carport Fire
West Frankfort fire officials say several boys smoking and playing with matches near a carport and storage shed at 306 S Mawrae St may have sparked a fire causing an estimated 1500 dollars in damage to the structure. Fire Chief Pred Harkins noted the incident occurred Saturday in the J. G. Humphreys residence area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Pred Harkins
J. G. Humphreys
S. Mawrae St
Union County Boy to undergo heart surgery
Four year old Union County boy David Lee Ulrich will have heart surgery at Cardinal Glennon Memorial Hospital in St Louis in July. His parents Dr C G G Tich Dongola report the child has known condition since six months old. Union County Red Cross chapter seeks B positive blood donations, twenty five pints planned with twelve pints minimum. donors to report July 6 to the hospital blood bank between noon and 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Cardinal Glennon
St. Louis
David Lee Ulrich
Dongola
Ulrich
American Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross
Anna
Hospital
Marion Men to Start Relief Work Project
About 100 Marion relief recipients will begin work Monday on a new program in Marion. Mayor Cooksey and Welfare officials will meet the group to outline expectations. The prior seven month effort ended in April costing Marion about 670 monthly for insurance and a supervisor. The new plan will be funded by the State Welfare Dept with Marion supplying tools. Supervisor Louis Hebbler will oversee crews cleaning west Mule Creek to reduce flood risk at West Marion and Court intersection. Workers earn 1.50 per hour credited toward general assistance allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Williamson County
Frank Lockwood
Robert Cooksey
Scoal Cabin
Lockwood
Cooksey
State Dept. of Welfare
Johnson Officers Hunt Stolen 1964 Ford Pickup
Johnson County authorities search for a 1964 green Ford pickup stolen from Tunnel Hill Sunday night or early today. The half ton truck belongs to Noah Johnson of Tunnel Hill, Sheriff Glenn Dallas said. Dallas placed the theft after 10 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Johnson County
Tunnel Hall
Noah Johnson
Tunnel Hill
Glenn Dallas
Dallas
Johnston City Boy Injured by Ball
Normany Thomas 13 sustained a fractured nose after a ball struck him at Johnston City ball park Sunday afternoon. He received treatment and was released from Herrin Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas of 401 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normany Thomas
Johnston Guy
Jubnston City
Tommy
Herrin Hospital
Ray Thomas
Broadway
S11 Meeds Tonight Board Meeting at Shapkoffs Steak House
The Board of Directors of Southern Illinois Inc will meet at 6 30 pm today at Shapkoff's Steak House. Christopher reports will be presented by Geoffrey Hughes executive director. Topics include area redevelopment projects industrial prospects and a prospective housing venture for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois Inc
Shapkoff’s
Christopher
Geoffrey Hughes
VTI Summer Courses Set at Southern Wlingis Univ
Five non credit courses offered by Southern Wlingis University Division of Technical and Adult Education run June 20 to August 1 at the Vocational Technical Institute east of Carbondale. Registration is Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 6. Courses include Beginning Machine Shop, Machine Drafting and Designs, Beginning Typing, Help for the Prospective Home Builder, and Portrait Painting with instructors Muhich Nagel Bizzell Lougeau and Boa. Tuition totals range from 10.80 to 15.40 with various sessions evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Wlingis
University
Af Technical and
Vocational-Technical Institute
Carbondale
Ald
Frank Muhich
William Nagel
Tuiton
Jack Bizzell
Paul Lougeau
Daniel Boa
Tultion
Youth Released On Bond After Tavern Break-In
Carl Ray Matsinger and David Wilson, both 17, were involved in a break-in at the Madeline Tavern in Coelle on June 16. Matsinger posted a $3,000 bond and was released from Franklin County jail after waiving preliminary hearings and being bound over to the grand jury. Wilson remains jailed on bond and is reported absent without leave from the Marines. Franklin County authorities have been notified.
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Carl Ray Matsinger
Christopher
Franklin County
Matsinger
David Wilson
Madeline Tavern
Coelle
Justice of the Peace
Everet Lewis
Benton
Wilson
United States Marines
Depuy
Harlan Eldrigde
Mane
National Job Drive supports hire now campaign
Herrin joins a nationwide hire now drive begun in Washington on May 14. Endorsed by Gov Otto Kerner and Herrin Mayor Fred Henderson Carbondale men Friederson, the drive is directed by Link Perrine and overseen by Robert Schwarz on sentencing. Two Carbondale men were fined for intoxication and assault and battery. James Meals, 211 E Birch, fined $1 for assault and battery after his wife Ila filed a complaint. Charles Dean of Carbondale fined $15 for intoxication after arrest early Saturday. Dean must work off the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Washington, D. C
Otto Kerner F
Fred Hen
Carbondale
Friedderson
Link Perrine
Meg Jee
Milingis
Estrate
Robert Schivart
Schwarz
James Meals
E. Birch
Meals
Ila
Charles
Dean
Carbondalé
Space Age Boy Plans Rocket Club in Johnston City
Kenneth Line, 11, son of Carl and Mrs Line of 611 W 41st St, forms United States Rocket Missile Club with David Bragg and Donnie Hoffard. They plan a two stage solid fuel rocket named Directscane Centaur 685, 10 feet tall with radio guidance and 8 pounds fuel, aiming for a 1962 launch with a monkey or mouse aboard. Advised by Cape Canaveral, parents urge waiting until older. Kenneth reads NASA pamphlets and watches the sky as members recruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston City
Kenneth Line
Carl Line
41Th St
Kenneth
David Bragg
Donnie Hoffard
National Aeonautics and Space Agency
Pastor Dies During Surgery at Marion Memorial Hospital
The Rev. Norman Devine 52 of White Ash died during surgery at 2 50 p m Sunday in Marion Memorial Hospital Williamson County Coroner Paul Litton said the priest suffered a ruptured appendix Litton planned an inquiry Devine born April 29 19xx in Central City Ky had lived in the area 16 years and was a United Mine Workers Local 8490 member He pastored the White Ash Church of God and worked at Zeigler 4 He leaves a wife Mary two sons William Lee of Chicago Stevie Mitchell at home two sisters Mrs Naomi Davis Central City Mrs Rosie Mae Yarnell Melrose Park mother Mrs Frances Jane Devine Central City brothers Oscar Chicago Robert Fransville Clyde Central City one grandchild Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday Tucker Funeral Home Central City with Rev Earl Metcalf officiating Burial in Rosehill Cemetery Central City Friends may call at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home Johnstown City tonight and at Tucker Funeral Home Tuesday
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Norman Devine
White Ash
White Ash Church of God
Marion Memorial Hospital
Williamson County
Paul Litton
Devine
Litton
Jgng
Central City
United Mine Workers of America
Zeigler 4
Mary
William Lee
Chicago
Stevie Mitchell
Naomi Davis
Rosie Mae Yarnell
Melross Park
Frances Jane Devine
Oscar
Robert
Fransville
Ind
Clyde
Tucker Funeral Home
Earl Metcalf
Rosehill Cemetery
Murman and Wilson Funeral Home
Johnston City
Herrin Girls Return Home After Missing Alert
Two 16-year-old girls Phyllis Kay Jacobs and Judy Jean Waugh, missing since June 18, returned home Friday night. Jacobs is the daughter of Verdell and, Waugh of Park Avenue and 806 South First. Both freshmen at Herrin High School, their families had reported they had been staying in Johnston City. In the 1980 National Open, Sam Snead needed a par five on the final hole to win. he shot an 8 on the closing hole for a 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Kay Jacobs
Verdell Jacobs
S. 1Th St
Judy Jean Waugh
James Waugh
S.park Ave
Herring High School
Johnston City
Sam Snead
Cohkrmn
Lennox Landmark, Tooley
Lair
Fems
Six Injured In Accidents In Southern Minois Area
Police reported Sunday traffic wrecks across Southern Minois District 18 with six injured. Major injuries to Billy Joe Brown, 30, Vienna, after his pickup ran off a rural road east of Texas City. Others suffered minor injuries in incidents near De Soto Murphysboro Metropolis Evansville Pinckneyville Harrisburg and nearby routes.
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Minois
District
du Quoin
Billy Joe. Brown
Vienna
Texas City
Pearce Hospital
Eldorado
Belleville
Murphysbora
de Soto
Murphysboro
Ruth A. Walden
Miss Walden
Mary Kathleen
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Danny J. Adery
Metropolis Hospital
Metropolis
Truman L. Jondra
Collinsville
W. H. Davidson
Piggott
Ark
Rt. 3
Evansville
Davidson
Drucella
Robert McDanhough
Pinckneyville
Fred Burns
Hartisburg
Rt. 154
Carlos Kerley
Simpson
Peoria Langford
Harrisburg
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Jack Blue
Fredmans
Illinois
Union County Boy
VTI
New York
T-Kour Marty
Mardale Shopping Center
PTE
Fferrin
North Park
Boy
United States Rocket Missile Club
Cape Canaveral, Fla
Adnan
North 17Th
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