Herrin Moves on Street Material Bids and Street Work
Herrin City Council approved low bids for arterial street materials with Franklin Asphalt Co. Benton at 13 711 dollars and Wilson Asphalt Co. Marion at 13 244 dollars for bids on bituminous mix and seal coat. Alderman Hicks reported street cleaning weed control ditching and grading prep for oiling and chipping. A petition from Egyptian Heights residents to bar a trailer park was deferred for attorney guidance. Humane Society fees for stray dog pickup were noted with a $185 monthly fee. A deficit of 171 58 in the street and alley fund was reported while water fund stood at 54 326.01 and general fund balance unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Franklin Asphalt Co
Benton
Wilson Asphalt Co
Marion
Floyd Hicks
Egyptian Heights
Orchard’ Drive
South 22Nd Street
Harmon Gamlin
Williamson Couy Humane Society
East Cypress Street
Southidogs
Park Avenue
Elmer Snyder
South Park
Council
South 14Th Street
William Drake
Water Department
Minor injuries in six area highway crashes reported
Four people were injured in six Southern Indiana State Police district crashes Monday. Archie Price, 48, of Marion, treated for minor injuries after a rural-road offroad mishap west of Route 37 at 8:15 p.m. A two car collision on Route 13 near Equality left two passengers with minor injuries. Harold Suedeman, 36, Jacob, and Ardeta Hueich, 18, Red Bud, had a late night crash with no injuries. Several other drivers escaped uninjured in separate incidents near Nashville, Thompsonville, and Ellis Grove. Vickie Collins, 5, and Willard Wright, 39, were among the minor-injury passengers.
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Indis
du’ Quoin
Archie Price
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Rt. 37
Tivo
Rt. 13
Equality Blacktop
Poice
Ronald Shurtz
Waltonville
Barbara Collins
Equality
Willard Wright
Scheller
Shurtz
Vickie Collins
Henry L. Gase
Thompsonville
Rt. 149
John R. Jersey
Edinburg
Nashville
Harold
Suedeman
Jacob
Ardeta
Hueich
Red Bud
Harry Edwards
St. Louis
Thomas Grass
Chester
Rt. 3
Ellisgrove
Herrin Couple Found Guilty In Probate Case
A Herrin couple received one year probation for failing to keep their eight children under control. Judge John Clayton in Williamson County Court found the children dependent and neglected. Ernest and Hazel Perquet were ordered to supervise their offspring. In a separate case Karl and Geraldine Warren, Herrin, were found guilty of drinking and fighting in the presence of their three young daughters. Clayton ordered the Warrens to stay home and care for their children.
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Herrin
John Clayton
Williamson
Ernest
Hazel Perquet
Watreng
Stolen Car Recovered From Herrin Church Lot
A car stolen on June 4 from the Herrin First Baptist Church parking lot was recovered in Elizabeth City North Carolina. The 1959 Penlife owned by Leonard Gentry of Herrin was found wrecked and abandoned after about 6 000 miles logged in three weeks. Gentry said authorities told him the car was a total loss. Herrin Police Chief Roy Cale reported the finder said the car was recovered with help from state police and federal agents along major highways including the Thruway and turnpikes.
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Herrin First Baptist Church
Eligabeth City
N.C
Leonard Gentry
Herrin
Gentry
Bentry
Cary
Hervin
Roy Cale
Aidmile
New York
Thruway
Yia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pennsylvanial
Connecticut Turnpike
Garden State
N. J.) Parkway
Massachusetts Turnpike
Dartmouth pitcher Dave French shines with strong hitt ing in spring
Dartmouth pitcher Dave French posted a 4 win 10 decision record this spring while delivering a .459 batting average. He limited opponents to solid hits and contributed as a two-way player for the team.
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Dave French
Dartmouth
Rabies Control Dogs Seized in Jackson County
Dogs in Jackson County that lack rabies vaccination are picked up under State Rabies Control law. Jackson County Humane Society houses the animals at a shelter off Rt. 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Owners may redeem pets by paying a $2.30 rabies inoculation fee plus a $1 fine, receipted by any Jackson County veterinarian.
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Jackson County
Chester Bond Vote Light in Sultry Morning
A $1,750,000 revenue bond issue for Chester sewage improvements drew about 400 voters by late morning with turnout described as very low. Officials expect afternoon voting to boost total toward the 1,972 seen in a prior election. A similar $2.2 million issue failed in February by 260 votes. about 3,200 were eligible. The bonds would fund a sewage treatment plant and extend service to 1,209 new users amid pollution concerns. A hearing is set July 7 in Springfield before the Dunols sanitary Water Board.
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Chester
Dunols Sanitary Water Board
Springfield
Orient Man Gets 90 Days For Probation Violation
Adcock, 49, of Orient, was sentenced to nine months at the Vandalia Penal Farm after probation revocation in Jackson County Court. He pleaded guilty to a new charge of stealing a .45 pistol, the earlier offense being theft of a shotgun. The pistol was recovered.
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Ban Adcock
Orient
Vandalia
Tackson
Adcock
Peyton Kunce
Marion Council OKs street right of way for Marshall subdivision
Marion City Council approved a 0 foot by 1,000 foot strip to extend Boyton street into Skelcher's Southeast subdivision for future homes. Mayor Cooksey urged funding solutions as Skelcher offered rock, labor, and a temporary bridge over Mule Creek. Officials projected costs for paving, rock road, and a permanent bridge, with plans to finance via street by‑pass routes and new bonds for water infrastructure.
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Marion
Marshall
Skelcher
Mule Creek
A. R. Douglas
Boyton Street
Creal Springs
Antractore
Loren Rector
Robert Cooksey
Skeleher
Douglas
Cooksey
White Brothers
Mule Greek
District Business District
Carbon
Hendrickson and Boyton
Gaj
New Rt. 19
Central
Ilinois Public Service Co
Hadfield
Barnett and Holland
Memorial Hospital
van Buren
McDonald
Bentley
Goodall
Russell
Buchanan and
Allen
Midway
Hendrickson
Jackson
Brown Lane
3Rd
Maple
Sherry Road
IOOF
South Duncan
Castellano
Harold Farner
Yearack
Lions Club
Bradley
Jaycees
Water Department
Marion UF Names New Director and Youth Drive Chairs
Beatrice Hackett was named to Marion United Fund Inc board replacing Karl Federer. Karl Federer moved to Guy Carter and Dean Kaltes were named to attend Marion Youth Inc meeting to pursue admission into UF agencies. Michigan State and Southern California will play a home and home football series for 1963 and 1964.
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Beatrice Hackett
United Fund
W. €. Kilpatrick
George Jensen
Orval Leukering
Charles Shafer
Mrs. Hackett
Marilyn Turner
Robert Stahlhut
Leah Wilson
Marie Wahtman
William Novick
Hubert Butler
Lois Hillhouse
Joe Shelton
Michigan State
Southern California
Marion Board Lets Contracts For Painting
The Marion Unit Two Board of Education approved contracts totaling 2419.20 for painting projects at Logan School and the Junior High School. Low bids included William Pressley for exterior Logan School and interior areas, Boat and Stanley for assembly hall at the high school, with other bids from Bourland and O'Hara Co. and King Contracting Co. Cleaning bids went to Peerless Cleaners for Junior High uniforms and Collier Cleaners for high school band uniforms and robes. Resignations and staff changes followed, with Martha Harmon leaving as high school librarian for Garbondale High and John D. Edwards appointed as Junior High teacher, replacing Marjorie Lashley.
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Marion Unit
Board of Education
William Pressley
Kaw
Logan School
Stanley
Bourland and O'Hara Co
King Contracting Co
Boutland and
O'Hara
King
Peerless
Collier Cleaners
Martha’ Harmon
Garbondale High School
Libarian
John D. Edwards
Marjorie Lashley
Edwards
Pittsburg
Arizona
Marion Hospital Reports Fiscal Year Profit and Revenue Change
Marion Memorial Hospital posted a net profit of 313,291.85 for the year ending April 30, with total income rising to 332,767 from 556,737 in 1960 and expenses growing to 575,975. Board President Kenneth Powless announced to the City Council. Auxiliary and other gifts added 1,292.90 to income. Declines in administrative and service costs helped lift net revenue to 328,501 after tax adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Memorial Hospital
Kenneth Powless
Hospital
Powless
Litaker Sentenced in Jackson Circuit Court Robbery Case
Litaker aged 18 was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison in Jackson Circuit Court for armed robbery. Co-defendant Baker, 54, pleaded guilty earlier and faces a lengthy term. The judge noted hospital and payroll funds, depreciation, and asset figures referenced in the case, with posting and special service details mentioned.
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Litaker
Ating
Jackson
Arte
Luaker
Ray
Baker
Alto
Marshall
AG Grace
Able Equipment
Menard
Liaker
C. E. Wright
Wright
Daniel Boucher
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Southern Mindsan
Cabhondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
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Associated Pres
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Carterville
New Street
Marion Council
Miller Hearing Center
Walnut St
Murphysboro
Marion UF
Free Suneer
R. E. Snow
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Bone
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