Governor to decide on Route 148 extension July 9
Williamson and Union County Rt. 148 extension advocates press for a yes or no from Gov. Stratton at a second conference July 9 after a first Springfield meeting where federal and state funding for the Ordill to Don route was discussed. Lt. Len Butler and representatives from Tamms West Frankfort Anna lead the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Stratton
Williamson and
Union
Rt. 148
Ordill
Dona
M. W. Finney
Herrin
Williamson County
Len Homer Butler
Marion
St. Reps
John Miller
Tamms
H. W. McClintock
West Frankfort
Clyde Choate
Anna
A. D. Morgan
Williamson
Union County
Springfield
Gov. Stratton
Heari Nche Rt
Anna Woman Cora Gunter Dies at 75
Cora Gunter, 75, of Anna died Friday at Miller Nursing Home in Anna. Born June 26, 1879, she leaves sister Mrs. Julia Flynn of Carbondale. Services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Norris and Son Chapel, Jonesboro, with Rev. William Lively officiating. Burial in Anna Cemetery. Friends may call at Norris Funeral Home in Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Gunter
Anna
Miller Nursing Home
Julia Flynn
Carbondale
Norris and Son
Jonesboro
William Lively
First Methodist Church
Anna Cemetery
Norris
Allsopp Case Set For 30th
Clarence P. Allsopp a 15 year old Herrin boy will have a delinquency hearing at 10 am Wednesday in Jackson County Court Judge Peyton Kunce will preside State s Attorney John Gilbert said in Murphysboro He was held since Monday after admitting participation in a Sunday burglary of a Carbondale area garage Allsopp and Bennie Grimes 17 of Herrin were arrested Grimes began a one year term for petty larceny Allsopp may be placed in custody of the Illinois Youth Commission due to his age
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence P. Allsopp
Herrin
Jackson County
Peyton Kunce
John Gilbert
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Jackson
Roy Carter
Allsopp
Bennie Grimes
Illinois Central
Grimes
Vandalia
Kunce
Illinois Youth Commission
J. L. Burnett
Carbondale Division
Illinois Highway Department
Rt. 13
Burnett
Peters
John Blankinship
Murphysboro Lions
State Department of Highways
Walnut Street
Williams
Mark
Urba Hanson
University of Illinois
Hanson
Claude Hiser
Crab Orchard Lake
Joe Williams
Sam Rodman
Ray Cox
Educators Conference at SIU Highlights Curriculum Collaboration
Southern Illinois University hosts its fourth annual College of Education Conference July 7 8 focusing on cooperative curriculum development with parents teachers and administrators. B L Dodds and Hugh Masters will keynote sessions. The Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers and the Southern Illinois Educational Council of 100 co sponsor. Over 90 exhibitors will join the Educational Materials Exhibit open to the public July 7 at 1 p m in SIU University School gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
College of Education
B. L. Dodds
University of Illinois College of Edu
Ing
SIU College of Education
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Southern Illinois Educational Council of 100
SIU Extension Division
SIU University School
Randolph Jury Call Set Back To Full
Petit jurors originally called for the June term of the Randolph Circuit Court have been notified the jury case has been cancelled and jury trial cases set back to the September term. Harold McCoy pleaded guilty to a larceny theft of 104 dollars and was placed on out of state probation. Cases against Johnny Cox and Wayne Rednour continued with details of larceny and forgery, tied to prior jail escape attempts and truck theft inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Circuit
Harold McCoy
Chester
Michigan
Johnny Cox
Granite City
Wayne Rednour
Willisville
Cox
Sparta City
Jack Council Released From Paducah Hospital
Jack Council 36 now free from Paducah hospital after gunshot wounds suffered June 5. Grand jury hearing for Larry Conley 22 charged with the shooting set for August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Council
Metropolis
Paducah
Larry Conley
Cop Cooperation Runs Aground In Carbondale
Carbondale City Council agreed to cooperate with Jackson County Health department rabies warden to pick up stray dogs. Rabies warden Reichrath arrived to catch dogs but his car was towed for blocking a driveway and later returned by police after being found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Jackson County Health Department
John Reichrath
S. Illinois Ave
Reichrath
Murphysboro
Water main break disrupts service at Carbondale address
An eight inch water main in front of 321 East Willow Street Carbondale broke early Saturday morning. Water department crews worked on the break after it was reported about 3 10 a m Saturday and spent Saturday morning repairing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow St
Carbondale
Water Department
Tourism in Turkey Draws Over 58 Thousand Visitors in 1953
Figures show more than 58,000 tourists visited Turkey in 1953, including about 10,000 Americans. The year reflects growing international travel and Turkey's appeal as a destination for visitors from the United States.
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Turkey
Dispute Ends as Pipeline Bridge Work Resumes at Grand Tower
Pier construction on the Missouri junction of a 3 percent million dollar pipeline bridge at Grand Tower resumed after a peaceful settlement of a jurisdictional labor dispute. Steamfitters Local 562 had claimed work on the main pier, but a bargaining agent ruled the work fell to the laborers and hod carriers union under NLRB regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Grand Tower
Massman Construction Company
Common Laborers and
Hod Carriers Union
Laborers and Hod Carriers Union
National Labor Relations Board
Laborers and
T. D. Napier
Missouri Pier
Napier
Nois
Illinois
Non Jury Term Opens Monday in Jackson County
Circuit Judge C E Wright of Carbondale will open the June term of Circuit Court in Jackson County at 9 a m Monday in Murphysboro. Six non jury civil cases are docketed and he will take first action on 11 petitions. No jury trials are set for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wright
Carbondale
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Wright
Herrin Home Show awards gifts and draws crowds
More than 15 merchandise items worth about 1500 dollars were to be given from the stage on the final night of Herrin Jaycees first annual Home Show at the grounds in north Herrin. Attendance climbed Friday with 1800 viewing and 885 paid admissions at 10 cents each, hoping to pass 1000 on Saturday. Wayne Smith, Egyptian Drive In Theater owner, lets the Business & Professional Women’s Club keep advance ticket proceeds for the school for handicapped children they sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Jaycees
North
Herrin
William Fawcett
Herrin and
Marion
Business & Professional Women’s Club of
Wayne Smith
Owner Douses Car Fire With Glass of Water
H O Dietz of 2308 McCord St Murphysboro doused his car fire Friday afternoon with a glass of water after calling the Murphysboro firemen. Chief Urba Hanson said a short circuit under the dashboard caused smoke that subsided after water was applied. no damage was evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Dietz
McCord St
Murphysboro
Dietz
Urba Hanson
Perry Man Heads Committeemen
Clyde E. Brown of Pinckneyville was re elected chairman of the Republican Senatorial Committeemen organization of the 44th district. Joe C. Sanders of Murphysboro was re elected secretary of the group comprising senatorial committeemen from five counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde E. Brown
Pinckneyville
Sherman Hotel
Joe C. Sanders
Murphysboro
Truck Driver Fined For Lacking Safety Sticker
Walter Feurer Jr., 41, of 501 S. Carbon St., Marion, was fined $5 plus $4 costs by Carbondale Police Magistrate W. G. Carter on a state ticket charging him with operating a truck without a safety sticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Feurer Jr
Carbon St
Marion
Carbondale
W. G. Carter
Heat Record Hits 95 In Southern Illinois Amid Heat Wave
Southern Illinois experiences 95 degree highs over three days last week with a cooler midweek and 1.29 to 1.75 inches of rainfall. University geographer Dallas Price notes statewide warmth persists though upstate levels rise, while rainfall inches push June toward average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouthern Illinois
Southern
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dallas Price
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois
Price
Urbana
Carbondale
Fire Destroys Herrin House in Early Morning Blaze
The residence of Mr and Mrs Claude Ingram at 101 N 31st St Herrin burned out early Saturday. Firefighters faced no hydrants and used a 100 gallon booster to contain the blaze that started in the kitchen. Neighbors Paul Murphy escaped damage but siding was scorched. No one was home, and damage total unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude
Brownie) Ingram
31St St
Herrin
John Strodich
Joe DeSett
Paul Murphy
Murphy
Tony Stampini
Harry Forbes
Marion
Ingrams
Land Sale Blocked At Marion VA Hospital
The Veterans Administration halted plans to sell 103 acres of land at Marion Veterans Hospital after the Egyptian Post Commanders Club of the American Legion and local congressmen raised concerns. VA officials cited the land as potentially needed for future hospital expansion and decided to retain the acreage for now. The hospital last sold land in 1950 to Marion businessman Harry Crisp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Marion Veterans Hospital
Ray Hubbs
Herrin
Egyptian Post Commanders Club
American Legion
U.S
Paul H. Douglass
Heidi
Hubbs
EPCC
Sep. Douglas
Douglas
R. N. Edgar
Cong. C. W. Wursell
23D
Marion Hospital
Cong
C. W. Bishop
Legion
Veterans Haven
Crab Orchard Lake
Welch
Marton VA Hospital
Harry Crisp
Marion
Firemen's Ball Tonight at Carbondale Armory
The Carbondale Firemen host a dance tonight at the Armory starting at 9 pm to raise funds for emergency rescue equipment. Johnny Moore and his band perform. prizes include a ham. Tickets are $1.50 per couple. Doors prizes awarded to ticket holders.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Armory
Johnny Moore
Lions Install New Officers in Carbondale Club
The Carbondale Lions Club installed Clark Davis as 1954 president replacing Ken Odum who becomes a director. A. D. Brubaker begins his ninth term as secretary-treasurer. Dr. M. S. Hiskey was installing officer. Absent were Dr. Leo Brown and James Travers. Other officers installed included Max Turner Ellis Mitchell and directors Jean Fliger John Mees Les Barne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Lions Club
Clark Davis
Ken Odum
M. S. Hiskey
A. D. Brubaker
Brubaker
Leo Brown
James Travers
Douglas and Meek To Speak At Egyptian Electric Meet
Illinois Senator Paul H Douglas and Republican challenger Joseph Meek will speak at the 16th annual Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association meeting in Steeleville on August 21. R S Holt says both have accepted, with 5 000 to 6 000 expected from five counties. The event aims to draw wide political interest statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Paul H. Douglas
Joseph Meek
Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association
Steeleville
R. S. Holt
Douglas
Meek
Williamson Board Reports $923 in Claims Approved
Williamson County Commissioners approved total claims of 923.65 on Thursday. Notable items include Dr. W. G. Bayles for dog rabies certificates at 441. Beatrice Corley and Oscar Corley listed as janitor and helper with 12 and 85 dollars respectively. Charles B. Winters received 250 for salary and 50 for expenses. General Telephone paid 10.65. Other items include retirement fund 6.25, withholding tax 17.70, and Mary E. Hayes salary 101.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
W. G. Bayles
Oscar Corley
Beatrice Corley
Charles B. Winters
Public Defender
General Telephone
Harry Rodd
Lawrence Cannon
Mary E. Hayes
Scott Field Band to Appear at Marion Veterans Day
The Scott Field 54 piece band and the Red Bud drum corps headline Marion’s first Veterans Americanism Day. The program includes parades, speeches by Ward Morton and Larry Ward, a 3 pm hospital lawn concert, a large fireworks finale, and free admission with $100 in prize floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Ward M. Morton
Southern Illinois University
Larry Ward
Marion
Air Force
Southern Illinois
Gulley
Johnston City
VFW
Bob Calcaterra
The
Herrin Vfw Post
Chicago
Murphysboro Council Clears Budget Requests and Ordinances
Murphysboro City Council studied a 106000 dollar appro priations ordinance for the new fiscal year covering general operations and specific funds including library and fire pension. An electrical contractor license proposal failed 5 to 4, while a highway agreement change on liability passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
C. E. White
Roberts
Beattie
Stevenson
File
Kiel
Peters
Norman
Dale
Crews
Creal Springs Brothers Welcome Daughters in Alaska and Illinois
Two Creal Springs brothers welcomed daughters last week. Mariah Jo was born to Bob Mausey Jr. and wife at Marion Memorial Hospital, with the family living on Rt. 2 in Marion. Gale Ann was born to Pvt. Gale Mausey and wife at Marion Memorial Hospital while he serves in Kenai Alaska with the Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creal Springs
Alaska
Mariah Jo
Bob Mausey Jr
Rt. 2
Marion Memorial Hospital
Gale Ann
Gale Mausey
Kenai
Army
Murphysboro Man Fined For Reckless Driving
Ted Mero of Murphysboro was fined 20 dollars and 9 dollars costs for reckless driving Friday evening on Walnut Street. The hearing before Murphysboro Police Magistrate Charles Ebersohl occurred Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Mero
Murphysboro
Walnut St
Charles Ebersohl
Woman to Teach in Ridgway High School
Mrs. Elmer I. Hill of Eolorado has accepted a job as English and Latin teacher at Ridgway Community High School after graduating from Southern Illinois University on June 13, per the SIU Placement Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer I. Hill, Eolorado
Southern Illinois University
Ridgway Community High School
SIU
Shotgun Theft Reported in Dowell Home
Frank Nearing of Dowell reported Saturday morning a shotgun was stolen from his residence to Jackson County Sheriff Roy Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nearing
Dowell
Jackson County
Roy Carter
Car Fire in Herrin Causes Brief Alarm
A carburetor backfire started a fire in Mrs. Dave Shoemake’s car on Wes Walnut Street in Herrin at 9 40 a m Saturday. Firemen Harry Forbes and Tony Stampini used an extinguisher to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Shoemake
Rt. 1
Herrin
Wes Walnut Street
Harry
CN Rar Large North American Route Ranks Largest System
The Canadian National Railway network features 24 150 miles of main track and 9 000 miles of secondary track, rated as the largest in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Rar
North America
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Ruth Moore
Deb
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J. T. Boone
E. A. Welch
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Max Tur
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Jean Fliger
John Mees
Les Barne
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REA
Pettey
Scott Field
Council
N. 8Th Street
Creal Brothers
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