Park Board Groups Picked for Carbondale District
Three new committees of the Carbondale Park District were named on Wednesday afternoon a personnel committee will review the Park District superintendent contract and complete a job analysis. a public relations committee headed by Mrs Bessie Warren includes park board member Herbert Settle and five nonmembers. a program committee of park board commissioners and SIU ties to Lottmann contract aims to train students on the job with SIU paying the district monthly. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at 4 30 PM Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Park District
Park District
Robert Allen
Kenneth Miller
Jerry Lottmann
Bessie Warren
Herbert Settle
Park Board
Larry Doyle
W. Cherry St
Robert Stokes
Walkup St
C. A. Frazer
N. Oakland Ave
George Sawyer
Schwartz. St
Alice Limpus
W. Main St
William Freeberg
Southern Illinois University Outdoor Education Department
Lottmann
SIU
Carbondale Officer Quits Abruptly for Railroad Job
Charles Butler of 700 North Allyn Avenue resigned from Carbondale Police on Tuesday to join the Illinois Central Railroad. James Wallace said he has asked the Police Merit Board for the next officer applicant, who will be recommended at the next City Council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Butler
N. Allyn Sr
Carbondale
Illinois Central Railroad
Centralia
Police Commission
James Wallace
Wallace
Police Merit Board
Youth Gets Prison Term In Jackson County Court
A 17 year old from Murphysboro received a sentence of one to five years after a probation petition was denied in Jackson County Court this morning. The youth admitted breaking into a Grand Tower meat market and had prior probation for burglary at Orchard Hills School. Also linked to the case, George Rogers of Murphysboro faced probation revocation for a separate burglary, and Paul Ray Rains, 19, admitted theft of a car belonging to Vinson Erickson of Murphysboro. A probation hearing for Rains was set for 9 am Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Jackson
George Rogers
6Th, St
Grand Tower Area
Grob Motor
Wright
Jackson County
Elmer Medlin
Bill Pat Kelley
Chester
Kelley
Navy
Escapes From Marion Federal Prison Camp Ended
Oklahoma and federal officers pursued two inmates who fled a federal prison camp south of Marion. Bloodhounds airplanes and multiple agencies combed Gore towns and surrounding areas Tuesday and Wednesday without success. One escapee was identified as Larkin Howell from Duncan Oklahoma. the other remained at large amid confusion over origins and work details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Gores
Weanesaayville
Orcill
Howell
Zeal
Oklahoma
Kana
Texas
Institu| Ice
Eaca Fion
Park Board Seat Mrs Warren Appointed
Mrs Warren 65 was appointed to the Carbondale Park District board of commissioners to fill the vacancy created when Frank Bridges resigned in May. A Hallidayboro native, she has lived in Carbondale 28 years and taught at Attucks School and Thomas School before retiring this month. She holds a BS and MS in education from SIU and has been active in the Girl Scout program and local Human Relations efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie’ Warren
Steadern
Carbondale
Carbondale Park
SIU
Mission
Attucks School
Park District
Warren
Park Board
Marion St
Seven Regional Office Centers Plan Approved in State House
A bill to build seven regional office centers, potentially in Carbondale and nearby areas, cleared the Senate General Assembly and awaits governor approval. The project caps total cost at eight million dollars with locations not yet fixed. Regional offices for health, mental health, public aid, rehabilitation, youth, services to crippled children, and possibly revenue are slated for consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay
Otto
Kerner
Senate General’ Assembly
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Dept. of Public Health
Dept. of Mental Health
Public’ Aid Commission
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Youth Commission
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Dept. of Revenue
Youth Held in Escape Aiding Charges Eyed
Alvin Greenwood, 16, of rural Pinckneyville, held in Perry County Jail as a co defendant in the escape plot linked to Ronald W. Metzger. Clyde Heiple, 18, of Winkel, charged with burglary at Boyle's gas station in Tamaroa. Greenwood admits helping break jail, while Metzger awaits transfer to begin 100 to 125 year murder sentence.
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Alvin. Greenwood
Ronald’ W.metzger
Perry County
Pinckneyville
Greenwood
Clyde Heiple
All Winkel
Boyle’s
Tamaroa
John Barber
Metzger
Barber
Heiple
Metzeger
Perry
Menard
Chester
Harold Farmer
Leo Johnson
Coello
du Quoin
Ross-Randolph
Herrin Plan Joint Effort Urged by Dreyer for Chamber Leaders
Arnold Dreyer of General Planning and Resources Consultants urged Herrin Chamber of Commerce directors and guests to continue the joint effort on Herrin's comprehensive plan. Harold Payne, 55, was injured while working with Plan Commission members preparing the plan. He was caught between cars during the meeting prep work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Dreyer
General
St. Louis
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Ly-Mar
Dreyer
Harold.Payne
Rt. 1
Herrin
Floyd Bracy
Plan Commission
Chambers Board of Directors
Commission
Jage Group
Davis Mayor At Boys State plan presented
Davis Mayor at Boys State outlines a city plan for Herrin linking population shifts to facilities and services. The plan foresees under density, drainage, street access, park space, and potential industrial relocation with 1985 milestones and calls for citizen involvement and planning commission action. Mayor Davis, 16, highlights the need for water sewer and service improvements to attract industry and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
William R. Davis
Herrin
Utions
Cation
Stevens County
Terest
American Legion
Springfield
Davis
Dreyer
Plan Commission
Plan
Fred Henderson
Miner Dies Of Injuries In Mine Accident
A miner died at 10:20 a m in Miners Hospital Christopher from injuries suffered June 20 in an accident in the lead yard of Old Ben 21 mine at Jaccar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher
Ben 21
Jaccar
Funeral Arrangements at Brayfield Funeral Home
Funeral arrangements are complete at Brayfield Funeral Home Lesser. No additional details are provided regarding services dates or attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayfield Funeral Home
Lesser
Herrin City Eyes Part Time Street Grader Hire
Herrin plans to save money by borrowing a street grader operator for about six weeks yearly. Mitchell Contracting Co., Herrin, has supplied an operator since June 3 at 4.68 percent per hour, with a June billing of 374.80 for 80 hours. Four applicants underwent tests, but the council could not decide who to hire for the vacant position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Mitchell Contracting Co
Fred Henderson
Herrin Norge
Will Belbe
Charles Galli
Theldent
Tom
Lawson
Marion Hires Two Teachers In School Board Action
Marion Unit 2 Board of Education named Gary B. Nolen and Mrs. Lubow Ingram as new teachers. John Gerdes resigned as mathematics teacher at the high school to take a position in Edwardsville. Nolen will teach social studies and Ingram seventh grade music and two hours of geography. The board also appointed Yolande Peterson as high school choral director. Eigenmann named historian and music assignment adjusted after the death of George Ashley. Nolen salary listed at 4859 dollars and Ingram at 4429 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary B. Nolen
Lubow Ingram
s/the
Marion
Unit 2
Board of Education
John Gerdes
Edwardsville
Marion School
Nolen
E. Reeves St
Ingram
Lint
Mich
Yolande Peterson
Philip Eigenmann
George Ashley
Eigenters
Marion School System promotes Bundy and Wilson
William Bundy, long time Marion High principal since 1953, is promoted to assistant superintendent in Unit 2. Virgil Wilson, previously Bundy’s assistant, is named principal only after declining the promotion and remaining as assistant principal and athletic director. Bundy plans curriculum changes and six new classrooms next school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bundy
Marion
Clifton
Storme
Board of Education
Bundy
Virgil
Cass
Wilson
Orland Stanley
Plete
Crab“Orchard
Marion High
Hei
Interest Shown In Herrin Meet
A Marion native Storme 44 taught and coached at Pittsburg High School in 1941. Herrin Mayor Fred Henderson called a meeting at Marion High School and Herrin City Library to discuss plans for a civic system, recreation facilities, and highways. Citizens and representatives from six elementary, three junior high, and three high school grades are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storme
Marion
Marion High School
Southern Tlieis University
Pittsburg High School
Ridgway High School
Herrin
Fred Jenderson
Marion City
Stanley
Henderson
Henderson Ly. Sai
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Jesse Turner
Metro
Polis
Walter Tower
al Baum
Gartner
Metropolis
General ‘Telephone Co
Minors
Bloomington
Southern Division
Nevada
Claremore
Duncan
Mrs. Bassise Warren
Boys State
Miner
Orwin Stotlar
M. Walker
General Planning and Resource Consultants
Board ‘of Directors
The
Herring Chamber of Commerce
Council
Une
Norge Plant
Clifton Storme
Bundy, Storme
Marion School System
Orient
Zeigler
Zeiger
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