Dispose of Four Cases In Final Court Session
The Jackson circuit court ended its June term in Murphysboro after noon. Judge Loyd Bradly assessed costs against Ira Dillon Thomason in a dismissed chancery suit against Robert and Luetta Litsey for not proving the deed was a mortgage. Several cases were continued or postponed to September and July terms, including Jeff Brewer vs. H. A. Milligan over a $125 claim, and the Plant Place lot 143 lien bid by Pyramid Roofing for $971.30. The Milton Oil Co. versus Francis Lavern Jones et al. was moved to July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Murphysboro
Ira Dillon Thomason
Jefferson County
Loyd Bradley
Robert
Luetta Litsey
Union County
Bradley
Thomason
Litseys
Jeff Brewer
H. A. Milligan
Brewer
Milligan
Pyramid Lumber Company
Jackson County
Everett
Evelyn Boykin
Milton Oil Company
Francis Lavern Jones
Sophie E. James
Mary Louise Wohlers
William James Wohlers
No Corn Arrives as PMA Bins Stand Empty in Jackson County
One hundred PMA grain bins built this spring in Jackson county remain empty after the Monday deadline for corn deliveries. Forty PMA bins are at Jacob, 40 at Jones Ridge, and 20 at De Soto, with a capacity of 325 000 bushels. PMA officials had expected 300 000 plus bushels but farmers chose higher open market prices over the PMA price support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Production and Marketing Administration
Jackson County
PMA
Jacob
Jones Ridge
de Soto
McKissick Hired On Permanent City Payroll
James McKissick, long time temporary operator at the city water plant, is placed on the permanent payroll. He succeeds Thomas L. Miller who resigns due to ill health, with council approval and recommendation from Water Commissioner Raymond Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKissick
McKissick
Thomas L. Miller
Miller
Raymond Berger
Cairo Residents Report Flying Saucer Sighting
Five people in three Cairo sections reported seeing an egg shaped chrome flying saucer southwest of the city at about the same time. The Morris family described a high altitude object that did not resemble an airplane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Lester Morris
M. E. Flegle
Loren Scott
Pop Bottle Bursts In Kitchen Wounding Man In Steeleville
Charles Heller of Steeleville grabbed a soft drink bottle Monday night and a sudden blast blew off the top. Glass shattered a pickle jar and dishes in the refrigerator and sink while he escaped with a single stitched cut finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heller
Steeleville
Heller
Southern Illinoisan finds Evening edition details
The Daily Free Press lists publication schedule, address, and copyright notices for Southern Illinois Publications Inc. in Carbondale. It notes evening editions except Sundays and holidays and outlines subscription rates and delivery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
the Daily Free Press Edition
Southern Illinois Publications, Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
Illinois
Associated Press
Where County Taxes Go in Jackson County 1950
County Clerk Boyd Thorp outlined tax distribution for 1950 assessments of 1949 taxes totaling 1 520 884 57 the highest on record. About half the bill has been paid and deadlines set July 10 for first installments and personal property taxes, September 1 for second real estate installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Boyd Thorp
Ruffin Mitchell
Thorp
Abolish Curfew In Picnic Area
Fishermen and picnickers at the city reservoir gain a break as the 8 p.m. closing hour is abolished. City property will stay open indefinitely unless too many violations are reported. Mayor Wright proposed more furnaces and wood for fireplaces on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Wright
Public campfire program at Giant City State Park
The Southern Illinois University camping and outdoor education program invites the public to a campfire night at Giant City State Park on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the old CCC barracks site. Highlights include community sings exhibits and camping activities with refreshments. Distinguished speaker Reynolds Carlson, Indiana University professor and former Yosemite naturalist, will discuss The Role of Camping in the United States Today, with Ray Hubbs and Ray O. Duncan also appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Giant City State Park
C.C.C
Reynold Carlson
American Camping Association
Indiana University
United States
East College Project Nears Start After Council Action
The city council approved 1 700 dollars in Motor Fuel Tax funds to repair Wall Street from Route 13 south to East Park Street and heard that the East College project is nearly ready to start. Paul Hall, city engineer, said state approval and plans are forthcoming to fix East College Street from Wall to Marion Street. The state previously approved MFT use for maintenance on Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East College Street
City Council
Wall Street
Route 13
East Park Street
Paul Hall
East College
Hall
State Division of Highways
Wall
Marion Street
John I. Wright
City Street Department
New Bookkeeping System Approved For City Finances
The city approves re installing a bookkeeping system to provide monthly financial pictures. Finance Commissioner E V Miller notes Curtis & Company which audits city books requested the system be re installed. The council authorizes Harry Moore to devote one day each month to maintain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Miller
Curtis & Company
Harry Moore
Cemetery Council Approves $30 Stone Chip Payment
The city council approved paying $30 to Claude Dillon of 510 North Springer Street after determining the monumental stone in Oakland cemetery was chipped by cemetery mower operators. The decision follows a review of the damage and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Dillon
North Springer Street
Oakland Cemetery
League to Quiz Candidates in State and National Races
Jackson County League of Women Voters began organizing teams to interview candidates for state and national offices. Interviews will be published in The Voter. Dr. Orville Alexander, University of Southern Illinois professor, said about 35 percent of Hoover commission recommendations have been carried out and urged continued reform to avoid wasteful spending. Experts estimate potential tax reductions for U S families if recommendations are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Voter
Illinois League of Women Voters
Marshall Clark
Jackson County League
Carpendale
Orville Alexander
Hoover Commission
Alexander
Southern Illinois University
U. S
Council Approves Alley Vacating Petition
Carbondale city council approves a petition to vacate an eight foot alley in the Pyramid addition. Petition signers include Joe Minton F E Corbit and Ward Sutton as property owners plan improvements. Alley runs 128 feet north from West Willow between Almond and Bridge. Ordinance closing to be considered after legal review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Addition
Carbondale
Joe Minton
F. E. Corbit
Ward Sutton
Willow Street
Almond
Bridge Streets
Ketring Finishes Basic Course Enters Advanced Flight Training
Aviation Cadet Charles E. Ketring of Carbondale completed seven months of basic flight training at Goodfellow AFB Texas earning about 150 hours of dual and solo flight. He will advance five months at Vance AFB Oklahoma to fly the B 25 Mitchell bomber before receiving his pilot wings and commission in the U S Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketring
Oklahoma
Air Force
Goodfellow Afb
San Angelo
Tex
Charles E. Ketring
Carbondale
Kerring
Vance Air Force Base
Enid
Oklo
United States Air Force
Carbondale Community High School
Southern Illinois Uni
John Henry Ketring
West Pecan Street
Goodfellow Air Force Base
St. Louis
Bank Corner Fountain Repair Ordered by Council
The Car bondale National Bank corner at Main and Illinois avenues will again flow water from the drinking fountain. Donated by eight labor unions years ago, the fountain has been out of service for at least five years. Council unanimously approved Paul Brown’s motion to repair the fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale National Bank
Main
Illinois Avenues
Paul Brown
Elkville Officials Win Honor Medals From Railroad
Elkville Mayor Don P. Hope and Night Policeman Charles Fowler received honor medals from Illinois Central for reporting a broken rail on April 27. The railroad said their actions eliminated a hazardous condition. Trainmaster C. S. Scott of Carbondale presented the medals at a Lions Club meeting in Elkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don P. Hope
Charles Fowler
Elkville
Illinois Central Railroad
C. S. Scott
Carbondale
Lions Club
Finances Reported On City Waterworks For May
Receipts totaled 20 208.44 for May with disbursements of 15 555.57. Water and sewer collections were 11 889.65 and reconnection charges added 11. Pumping and purification cost 841.75. Operator labor for distribution 664 and main maintenance 52. Sewerage plant labor 805. System ended May with 34 647.47 cash on hand.
Kiwanis Club to Beautify Carbondale Entrances
Kiwanis club launches a project to plant flowers shrubs and other plants at the city entrances of Carbondale. John Allen is named chairman and will form a committee from club members to oversee the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Kiwanis Club
John Allen
Greater Egypt Group Directors Plan Picnic
Greater Egypt Association leaders and members plus families will hold a potluck dinner at Cave-in-Rock on the Ohio River, Thursday at 7 p m, with meats provided by the association and others bringing food. Walter Whitehead announced the event aimed at spotlighting scenic spots for conservation and recreation. The proposed route from Murphysboro goes through Anna and Vienna to the river spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Egypt Association
Cave-in- Rock
Ohio River
Walter Whitehead
Whitehead
Association
Gene Comte
Murphysboro
Anna
Vienna
Fire at West Main apartment rear extinguished
Firemen put out a blaze at the rear of 416 West Main street about 5 30 p m yesterday sparked by a trash fire. They reported no damage. Firewood supply ignited but flames were contained with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Sullivan Eager Eagle leader drives Southern Illinois rally
Ed Sullivan of Murphysboro leads Southern Illinois Eagles as district president and rally organizer. He has served as Inside Guard state officer and trustee, guiding aeries in Murphysboro Marion Carterville and Carbondale. The next rally is set for October with more aeries and auxiliaries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sullivan
Murphysboro
Eagles’ Lodges
Illinois
Sullivan
Eagles’ Organization
Order
Aeries
Marion
Carterville
Carbondale
Murphysboro Aerie
Southern Illinois Eagles
Herrin
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Aeries
Eagledom
City Plans Early Coal Bids for City Hall Needs
Mayor John I. Wright ordered the city clerk to advertise for bids on coal for city hall. Bids will be accepted for 65 tons, more or less, matching last year’s quantity as the city eyes winter needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Wright
Carbondale Township Census Count Near 11 000
Mayor John I Wright told council last night the Carbondale township census count of 10 911 shows steady growth and not a boom. Census supervisor W L Grindle read the figure and noted possible revision after non resident credits and routine checks. An official Bureau of the Census release will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Wright
Wright
Carbendale
Jackson County
Carbondale Township
W. L. Grindle
Herrin
Grindle
Bureau of the Census
Washington, D. C
Shriners Circus Welcomes Disabled Girl In Carbondale
Shirley Ann DeWitt, crippled granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas DeWitt, enjoyed the Shriners circus from her wheelchair at Murphysboro event. State Auditor Benjamin O Cooper met her as general chairman of Southern Illinois Shriners circus. The girl, a recent Greenville hospital patient, hopes to walk again with Shriners support and will enter the East St. Louis hospital when a bed opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners’ Circus
Carbondale
Shirley Ann DeWitt
Thomas DeWitt
North Eighth Street
Murphysboro
Ann
Greenville
South Carolina
Murphysboro Shriners’ Club
Shriners
Shriner
M. F. Harman
Harman
Benjamin O. Cooper
Southern Illinois Shriners’ Circus
East St. Louis
Recognition of University Baptist Church by Nine Mile association
Representatives from nearby Baptist churches within the Nine Mile association met Tuesday to recognize the University Baptist church as a duly organized Baptist body. The council, led by moderator Rev. S Otho Williams and clerk Rev. John Grant, found the church in order and functioning per New Testament standards. Carbondale pastors Rev O C Cooper and Rev Harry Steele attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Baptist Church
Nine Mile Association
University Church
S. Otho Williams
Illinois Baptist State Association
John Grant
Ellis Grove Baptist Church
Robert Hastings
University
Carbondale
O. C. Cooper
Walnut Street
Harry Steele
Graham Street
City to Invite Bids for Water Tower Painting
City officials will advertise for bids to paint the water tower after John H. Greenlee Elevated Tank Service of Cherry Valley Ill submitted a contract over $500. The council ordered sealing the Greenlee bid and awaiting other bids for competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Greenlee Elevated Tank Service Company
Cherry Vailey, Ill
Greenlee
Council Meet Shifted to July 5 for City Hall Session
The city council meeting date moves to Wednesday, July 5, due to Independence Day. The session starts at 7 30 p.m. in City Hall and replaces the usual Tuesday meeting.
Retiring Rotary President Praises Club Work in Carbondale
Carbondale Rotary president Harry Goetz retires after a one year term praising fellow Rotarians for cooperation and urging balance between security and freedom. He cited Rotary's growth and district recognition while noting teaching American history and patriotism. July 4 meeting postponed to July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Rotary Club
Harry Goetz
Rotary International
Rotary
W. G. Cisne
Cisne
Goetz
Pau McRoy
Jeff Anderson
Bert Runalls
E. L. Borkon
N. A. Rosan
Clyde Winkler
City approves banners to advertise Du Quoin State Fair
Carbondale to assist the Du Quoin State fair by placing three banners across city streets to remind residents and motorists that the fair opens in the last week of August. Authorities must approve pole and highway usage from Central Illinois Public Service and the Division of Highways before banners are posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Carbondale
Central Illinois Public Service Company
Division of Highways
Fair Management
Carbondale to Answer Illinois Planning Bureau Survey
Mayor John I Wright has instructed the city clerk to complete and return the Bureau of Community Planning survey. The questionnaire asks whether Carbondale has a zoning ordinance and to provide up to date records on local planning and zoning activities in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Illinois
Bureau of Community Planning
The
University of Illinois
Bureau
John I. Wright
McGuire Fined for Disturbing the Peace in Carbondale Case
Howard McGuire of Champaign an employee of the State Department of Health paid a 20.40 fine and costs in police magistrate court this morning for disturbing the peace. He was arrested by Patrolman Bill Fite about 10 10 p m Tuesday after repeatedly attempting to talk a Carbondale woman into entering his car. He appeared before Justice W G Carter after a night in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McGuire
Champaign
State Department of Health
McGuire
Bill Fite
Carbondale
W. G. Carter
Amount Corrected in Carbondale Township Road Budget
Township Clerk Eunice Rentfro corrected contingencies for Carbondale Township road and bridge funds to 300 dollars for 1950 51, after an earlier report misstated 3000 dollars. The ordinance sets 21 200 dollars for estimated expenses for township bridge and road purposes for the current fiscal year, approved last Saturday at a public hearing attended by Mrs Rentfro and highway commissioner W A Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Eunice Rentfro
Rentfro
W. A. Glenn
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Murdale
ATAC
Scott Afb
Ill
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Greater Egypt Group
Eagles
America
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