Walkout at Herrin plant involves 72 employees
Seventy two employees of the International Staple and Machine Co. in Herrin walked off their jobs Friday morning after wage negotiations stalled. The union seeks a 10 cent across the board raise while management offered 2.2 cents to three workers. Pickets lined the plant as talks were set to resume next Tuesday to address wage scales and grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Staple and Machine Co
Herrin
Grand Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Locel
Doyle Ray
Ray
Phillip Cooke
Corke
SIU Aides Help With Du Quoin Desert Song Operetta
SIU faculty and students assist with the Du Quoin Music Camp operetta The Desert Song. Archibald McLeod is chief scene designer with a crew including William Meininger Robert Lupella Robert Cagle Jean Fisk Sid Alverson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Southern Illinois University
Archibald McLeod
William Meininger
Robert Lupella
Robert Cagle
Ean Fisk
Sid Alverson
Cagle
Meininger
Phyllis Owen
Carolyn Reed
Marilyn Wakeland
Jim Ballone
Herrin
Owen F Albright Dies After Friday Night Illness
Owen F. Albright aged 52 of 702 West Walnut Carbondale died at 11 30 p m Friday at Holden hospital in Carbondale He belonged to First Methodist Church Carbondale Alijah Shrine East St Louis and A F and A M in Mounds He is survived by wife Eunice three daughters Loretta Joyce Catherine Inez of Los Angeles and Carbondale and Louis Allin his father Friends may call at the Carbon Cale from 5 p m today until time for the funeral Services will be 2 a m Sunday at the funeral home Rev H Hilton Longberry officiating Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen F. Albright
West
Walnut Street
Carbondale
Holden Hospital
First Methodist Church
Aiiad Shrine
East St. Louis
A. F
A. M
Mounds
Eunice
Lorretta
Joyce
Rbondale
Catherine
Inez
Los Angeles
Calif
Louis
Allin
Carbon. Cale
H. Hilton Longberry
Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery
Huffman to Conduct Embalmer Examinations
Nyle Huffman chairman of the Illinois Board of Examiners for Funeral Directors and Embalmers and funeral director at Huffman Funeral Home in Carbondale will conduct examinations in Chicago Monday and Tuesday. The board operates under the Illinois Department of Registration and Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyle Huffman
Illinois Board of Examiners For
Huffman Funeral Home
Carbondale
Chicago
Illinois Department of Registration and Education
Murphysboro Man Breaks Hip After Fall at Home
Sam Smith of South Eleventh Street Murphysboro fractured his hip in a fall on Friday at his home front steps. The retired coal miner was taken to St. Andrew's Hospital where his condition is reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Sam Smith
South Eleventh Street
Smith
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Douglas to Tour Williamson County July 9 Speech Plan
U S Senator Paul Douglas will arrive in Herrin July 8 and tour Williamson County July 9. He will address the public on congressional session results, speak at the Bank corner, Hurst Park, Carterville, Marion Veterans Hospital Johnston City and Marion court house square, with a dinner at Motel Marion before Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Paul Douglas
Johnston City
Marion
Courthouse Square
Williamson County
Harrisburg
Williamson Democratic Chairman Named
Mrs. Lora Hartley of 501 South Hill Street Marion was named Democratic chairwoman for Williamson County Friday night. Frank Lockwood of Herrin, county Democratic chairman, announced the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Hartley
South Hill Street
Marion
Williamson County
Frank Lockwood
Herrin
Delos Bay Named Democratic Precinct Committeeman in New West Marion District
Delos Bay was appointed Friday night as Democratic precinct committeeman of a newly formed election district in West Marion township. County Chairman Frank Lockwood said the county board created precinct 8 from precinct 3 on June 17, bringing total precincts to 52. Precinct 3 had nearly double the legal 900 vote limit, with about 1,400 registered voters and roughly 908 votes cast in the last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delos Bay
West Marion
Frank Lockwood
County Board of Commissioners
West Marior
Herrin Man Finds 22 Slug on Porch
Herrin resident Chester Cutsinger reported being shot at on his front porch Friday evening. A .22 slug was recovered by police, who suspect the shot came from a passing car. Concession stand workers nearby heard nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Chester Cutsinger
Nort Park Avenue
Cutsinger
Allen Plant Nears Completion
Allen Industries plans to complete the Herrin area plant by July 15 and place it in operation soon after. Principal work is done with the sprinkler system installed. only water tower access paths and minor sprinkler checks remain amid a prior dispute over machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Industries
Wes
Herrin
Allen
First Methodist Church Robbed In Carbondale
The First Methodist Church on West Main Street in Carbondale reported a theft Friday night. About $12 in cash and $7 in stamps were stolen from the petty cash box. An entry was likely made through an unlocked window and a wrenching bar was found nearby. Police investigated prints on the box as Rev. Longberry noted the church faces a Sunday fund drive for a $32,250 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Easil
First Methodist Church
West Main Street
Lee Davis
H. Hilton Longberry
Longberry
Chief Davis
Rev. Longberry
Robert Wright
Jackson County
Extension of Police Radio at Murphysboro Office
A new police radio sending and receiving set was added to the Murphysboro police department extending into the adjoining office of Police Magistrate Charles Ebersohl. Bob Riseling supervised the installation connecting Ebersohl's desk to the main set so traffic can be handled from the magistrate’s desk when officers are on call. The extension includes a minator receiver and mike and was authorized by the city council two months ago, with a sending and receiving set in the police car as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Charles Ebersohl
Bob Riseling
Ebersohl
Murphysboro Police Nab Six for Drunkenness on Friday
Murphysboro police detained six men on drunkenness charges during Friday night. Police Magistrate Charles Ebersohl fined each five dollars plus costs, but none could pay and all were released on bonds. Two motorists received tickets for running boulevard stop signs that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Charles Ebersohl
Name Mix Up Causes Confusion In Murphysboro Births
A mix up of names at St Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro caused confusion over births this week. Bernell Howard, formerly Betty Wright, gave birth Thursday. Marvin Wright’s wife Bernell, listed as Bernell Wright, was born Friday, prompting calls to verify an admission error and hospital records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
St.Andrew’s Hospital
Bernell Howard
I Street
Howard
Betty Wright
Marvin Wright
Nialalipeboro
Wright
Bernell
Bernell Wright
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Tax Bills Go Out Next Week
Jackson County will mail over 20 000 tax bills for 1952 real estate and personal property next week. Delays in assessments and the April primary election pushed bills about two months, with penalties starting after 30 days from receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
D. L. McGregor
McGregor
State Department of Revenue
Ilinois
Carbondale Lions Install New Officers at Friday Meeting
William C. Etherton was installed as president of the Carbondale Lions, succeeding Robert Gallogly. Other officers named include Kenneth Odum first vice president I Clark Davis second vice president and Baren Robbins third vice president. A D Brubaker became secretary treasurer and new directors are William Freeberg Ellis Mitchell John Rendleman and Edwin Vogler. The club cancelled July 4 Roberts hotel and asks members to contact Jack Bizzel at the Varsity theater before noon July 10 to cancel July 11 luncheon reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Etherton
Carbondale Lions
Roberts Hotel
Robert Gallogly
Kenneth Odum
I. Clark Davis
Baren Robbins
A. D. Brubaker
William Freeberg
Ellis Mitchell
John Rendleman
Edwin Vogler
Jack Bizzel
Varsity Theater
Phone Official Promoted to Personnel Manager in Springfield
C J Lohman district commercial supervisor in the southern district of General Telephone company of Illinois has been promoted to Personnel Manager of the state office in Springfield. He will assume duties July 1 and will relocate once housing is found in Springfield. Donald McConiga moves from Carbondale and Murphysboro exchanges to supervise the southern district. Kenneth Beck will manage Murphysboro and Carbondale exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Lohman
General Telephone Company of Illinois
Springfield
Lohman
Murphysboro
General Telephone Company
Illinois Commercial Telephone Company
Illinois
Murphysbro
Donald McConiga
Carbondale
Mu Physboro
McConiga
Kenneth Beck
Newton
Murphysboro Fourth Ball Games Highlight July Celebration
Murphysboro hosts a two game baseball card at Riverside park featuring the Murphysboro Jr. Moose vs Herrin Legion and Murphysboro Moose vs Ava Cubs. Games begin 12 30 p m with a large Independence Day crowd expected. Senator Paul Douglas will speak at 5 30 p m during the veterans dedication ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Jr. Moose
Herrin Legion
Murphysboro Moose
Ava Cubs
Barney Williams
Paul Douglas
Illinois
Herrin Man Trains At Randolph Field
William Charles Ballowe husband of Mrs Marilyn Ballowe of Herrin Illinois is attending four weeks of air force ROTC summer training camp at Randolph Field Texas the nation s largest air screw training center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Randolph Field
William Charles Ballowe
Marilyn Ballowe
South Sixteenth Street
Air Force
Randolph FB
Texas
New Officers Named for Donald American Legion Post
The Donald American Legion Post announces new officers for the coming year. Post commander Bill Mills succeeds Ralph Deason, chaplain B. Crawshaw and finance officer James Johnson retain posts, and Bruine Marando becomes junior vice commander. Others include sergeant at arms Gene Chamness and adjutant J R Gerlhausen. not pictured are Sarmander and Van Kemper’s successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald American Legion
Oaner
Ard
Glen Brown
B. Crawshaw
Bill Mills
Ralph Deason
James Johnson
Brunie Marando
Robert Dick
Erson
Gene Chamness
Ing
Bepe
Sarmander
van Kemper
J. R. Gerlhausen
Missing in action Westley Whited hailed from Christopher
Mr and Mrs John Whited of Starroute Christopher were informed by telegram this week that their son Pfc Westley Whited 25 is missing in action in Korea He had written he would have enough points to be sent home by June 7 He had served 15 months in Korea with the infantry division of the 45th national guard He enlisted Sept 26 1950 after two years in the merchant marine during World War II He formerly ran the Sinclair service station at Victor and Sylvia streets in Christopher The Whiteds have a second son Lawrence
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John Whited
Starroute
Christopher
Pfc
Westley Whited
Korea
Infantry
45Th National Guard
Pte. Whited
Merchant Marine
Sinclair
Victor and
Sylvia Streets
Ad Pays Off Boy Recovers Lost Glove
Twelve year old Danny Busch, a Southern Illinoisan carrier in Murphysboro, advertised the loss of his new baseball glove in Riverside Park. Everett McLaughlin, a local grocer, found the glove and returned it without taking the offered reward, noting he was happy to see it go to its rightful owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Busch
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Danny
Nall
Everett McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Marion Man Files $15 000 Lawsuit
Glen Travelstead Jr of Marion sues Loren Moore in Williamson County Circuit Court for 15 000 dollars alleging Moore stopped his truck on Highway 13 around 10 30 p m on January 25 1950 causing Travelstead to collide and suffer permanent serious injuries to knees body and head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Glen Travelstead, Jr
Loren Moore
Williamson
Travelstead
Moore
Highway 13
Herrin Youths Lead In Boys State Civil Service Test
Three Herrin youths, among 200 in Premier Boys State civil service class, earned perfect scores. Jerry Cline Steve Goldsmith and Richard Venegoni achieved 100 percent. Venegoni later won county supervisor seat and chaired the board after county elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Jerry Cline
Steve Goldsmith
Richard Venegoni
Venegoni
Hold Two Men For Truck Theft Near Sparta
Randolph County officers detained farm workers Ray McLain and Paul Hicks for theft of a truck from the Bud Brown farm four miles east of Sparta. The truck collided with a Sparta car driven by Mrs. Will Haver. Brown punched McLain. Brown later fined $26 plus costs for assault. Hicks faced drunken driving and theft charges. both men jailed in Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta Area
Randolph County
Ray McLain
Paul Hicks
Elmo Morris
Bud Brown
Sparta
McLain
Hicks
Will Haver
Hayer
Morrison
Brown
Sparta Justice of the Peace
Russell Woodside
Chester
Jail 2 Men on Driving Charges
Two men were jailed in Heroin city at noon today on charges of driving under the influence of liquor. Police Chief Blaine Maddox said 27 DUI arrests this year, five this month. Robert H. Dial, 207 Goodall, Ma tion, fined $107.90. Another arrest followed a wreck in the 200 block on West Monroe street with Carl Heitcamp cited after the collision. Heitcamp’s car appeared to cross into the other vehicle’s lane and struck it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heroin City
Blaine Maddox
Robert H. Dial
Goodall
Mation
West Monroe Street
Herrin
Ice
Carl Heitcamp
West Monroe
Heitcamp
Hei
Murphysboro Council Reviews City Pay Increases
Murphysboro council moved to grant a blanket cost of living pay raise for police fire and city officers with the finance committee to study the proposal. An upcoming fiscal year appropriations ordinance was held pending committee input. The session also covered railroad property issues lake area water service talks and committee reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Finance Committee
Fire Department
Bryden Craine
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Illinois Avenue
Gartside
Hart
Lake Street
Sevententh Street
L. E. File
Walter Wright
Joe Williams
File
Fred Beattie
Wolf Lake
Floyd Wood
MWL
City Adopts Weed Control Trial After Complaints
City council approves a trial weed killing plan using chemicals on Murphysboro streets after numerous complaints about high grass and weed growth. The measure includes ditch treatment and a test program to prove effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Chemical Council
Westa
Oiling of Murphysboro Streets Begins Under Program
Joe Williams reported public improvements start Friday night with oiling of Murphysboro streets and alleys. Signs will warn motorists to stay off until the oil sets and police will issue tickets to violators on closed streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Elleys
Joe Wiliams
Ci Co
Wlliams
City seeks plan to improve disposal system and dump grounds
City officials consider improvements to the sanitation program. A sanitarian proposes a collector be authorized to salvage at the dumps south of Bridge m hnCes to keep the disposal grounds orderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fain
Tai Feeson
Bridge m
Dumpi
Pacha
Stamp Rites Held at Pleasant Grove
Funeral services were conducted for Marshall G. Stamp 52 at Pleasant Grove Memorial cemetery after his sudden death in Cleveland Ohio. A lifelong Michigan resident he worked for Bank Designers of America most recently. Surviving sons include ue M. Grayville and Robert C. Kalamazoo with daughters Rosemary Mahney Three Rivers and Marsha Kalamazoo. Sisters listed as Mrs Everett Nichol Ostego and Mrs John Kalamazoo along with Mrs Grace Zable and Mrs Bernice Freyloe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery
Marshall G. Stamp
Cleveland
Ohio
Michigan
Bank Designers of America
Ue M
Grayville
Robert C. Terry L
Everett
Nicholas Ostego
Mich
John
Kalamazoo
Grace Zable
Encabiade
Bernice Fteyloe
Kelamesce
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SIU
Huffman
Sen. Douglas
Democratic
Demos
Carbodale Lions
Petty Cash Box
First Methodist Church of
Christopher GI
Boy
Council Studies
City Co Department
Glenn’s Applian Company
Maylor C. A. Hart
Ward
C. E. White
John Blankinship
Ben Smith
Roberts
Bryden Crain
William Kiel
Ralph Norman
Pleasant Grove
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