Ministers Move To Block Sunday Tavern Openings
Perry County ministers led by the Pinckneyville Alliance oppose a June 18 county commission vote allowing Sunday tavern service for food from 11 30 p m to 10 p m The regular meeting Tuesday will hear continuation of the protest and church groups urge letters to protest The Elks Country Club and Perry County taverns have licenses differences cited and county taverns have been closed since the early 1940s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Perry
Elks Country Club
Country Club
Pinckneyville Ministerial Alliance
Perry County
du Quoin
Board of Commissioners
Hospital Hires Herrin Woman As Volunteer Services Supervisor
Mrs. A. F. Schoenig of Herrin has accepted a position as volunteer services supervisor at Anna State Hospital in Illinois. She will lead and support volunteers working with patients, replacing Rev. E. C. Kuhnert who resigned to move to Clayton, Missouri. Mrs. Schoenig is active in church groups, PTA and various health and education associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Schoenig
Herrin
Anna State Hospital
Anna
R. C. Steck
Schoenig
E. C. Kunhnert
Clayton
Thompsonville
United Council of Church Women
PTA
Red Cross
BPWC
Illinois Welfare Association
National Education Association
Illinois Education Assocation
Illinois Association of Nursing Homes
Herrin Jaycees Host First Annual Home Show Attendance
Official paid attendance for the Herrin Jaycees first annual Home Show totaled 2 571 with 951 on Saturday and 881 on Friday. The event at the carnival grounds in north Herrin also awarded about 1500 in merchandise from the stage Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Jaycees
William Fawcett
Fawcett
Herrin
William E Ralls Dies in Anna at 57
William Edward Ralls 57 of Anna died Sunday at Anna City Hospital after an extended illness. A retired laborer born December 20 1896 in Anna he is survived by his wife Ana of Anna mother Mrs Andrew Eatman of Memphis father Ed of Union County daughter Mrs Elsie Fredrick of Old Jackson Missouri step daughters Mrs Jewell Coleman of Jacksonville and Mrs Hazel Hamel of St Louis step son Floyd Durham of St Louis brothers Bob of Chicago and Fred of Anna and one sister Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Norris Funeral Home Anna with Rev William Reece officiating burial in Anna Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Ralls
Anna
Anna City Hospital
Ana
Andrew Eatman
Memphis
Union County
Elsie Fredrick
Old Jackson
Jewell Coleman
Jacksonville
Hazel Hamel
St. Louis
Floyd Durham
Bob
Chicago
Fred
Norris Funeral Home
William Reece
Anna _ First Christian Church
Anna Cemetery
Vagrant No Nudist Wears Three Suits In Murphysboro
On a 102 degree Saturday in Murphysboro, Frank Gould was arrested for begging and liquor influence at 12th and Locust. He wore three complete suits during booking, and a wine bottle along with a sack of coins were found. Gould faced options to go to Vandalia penal farm or leave town within 20 minutes, and departed with his suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Frank Gould
Missouri
12Th
Locust
Gould
Vandalia
Charles Ebersohl
Williamson County Board of Review Holds Ongoing Hearings
Williamson County Board of Review continues hearings at the Marion courthouse with sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Petitions and complaints are filed and reviewed for real estate and personal property assessments. Clerks note docket numbers and property descriptions as hearings determine equalization. Ex-officio members include county commissioners C. H. Whitcomb Rheamon Barger and John Anderson. Fred Simpson serves as clerk and supervisor of assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Board of Review
Marion
C. H. Whitcomb
Rheamon Barger
John Anderson
Board of Review
Fred Simpson
Cambria Man Faces Hearing On DUI Charge
Harry L. Brayfield, 21, of Cambria, posted 750 bond to appear before Jackson County Judge Peyton Kunce in Murphysboro Wednesday morning to face DUI charges following a sideswipe crash near Baskeydell on RT 51 that injured Arkansas travelers. Passenger Jack L. Geastree of Cambria was fined 10 dollars for intoxicated driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Brayfield
Cambria
Jackson County
Peyton Kunce
Murphysboro
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Baskeydell
Carbondale
Rt. 51
Ex Johnston City Man's Son Dies in Wisconsin
Paul Grable six year old son of Gene Grable Rockford former Johnston City resident drowned Sunday in Wisconsin after falling from a boat with his father. He was living with his grandmother Mrs Marie Banders Funk of Rockford who also formerly lived in Johnston City. Funeral services will be held in Johnston City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Grable
Gene Grable
Rockford
Johnston City
Wisconsin
Grable
Harry Goddard
Goddard
Marie Banders Funk
Creal Springs Man Sues For 33000 Damages
John D. Caughlin, 78, of Creal Springs, sues Webb and Velma Deaton for 33000 in Williamson County Circuit Court after a June 15 wreck east of Creal Springs killed his wife Edna. He seeks 10000 for personal injuries 20000 for his wife’s death and 3000 for truck damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Caughlin
Creal Springs
Williamson County
Webb
Velma Deaton
Caughlin
Edna
Deaton
Marion
Marion Memoral Hospital
Franklin and Garrison
Charles Winters
Dr George D Wham Jr Dies in California at 33
Dr George D Wham Jr a 33 year old former Carbondale resident who lived in Del Mar California died Friday at his home. He was found by his wife at about 8 15 am autopsy results pending the coroner said he apparently suffered a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Wham Jr
Carbondale
del Mar
Calif
Wham
John Page Wham
Centralia
Edith Wham
George D. Wham Sr
California
Southern Illinois University
Navy Air Force
Corpus Christi
Tex
Panama Canal Zone
Pacific Theater
SIU
University of Illinois Medical School
Indianapolis, Ind
City Hospital
Marian Landers
John Page II
Deborah
E. G. Rutherford
Racine, Wis
Lesser voters approve school referendum in Goode-Barren
In Goode Barren Township High School District 104 local voters backed a school referendum 43 to 6 to legalize the existing 76 cent education rate. Principal Wesley Bovinet said the vote does not raise taxes but starts a legal process over any amount above the 40 cent minimum. Another referendum will be held before summer. The rate can rise 21 cents per election, and Saturday’s vote increased the rate from 50 to 61 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goode-Barren Township
Wesley Bovinet
Bovinet
Weekend heat pushes Southern Illinois to century highs
Southern Illinois endured the year's hottest weekend with many cities hitting 100 degrees or more. Carbondale topped at 102 Saturday, Murphysboro unofficially 104 Sunday, and Marion reached 100 mid Saturday afternoon. Several towns reported brief hail and scattered showers, but overall crops were not harmed according to the Illinois Fruit Council. Carbondale noted 0.18 inches of rain in Sunday downpours after a prior deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Marion
Mercury
Herrin
Hurst
Johnston City
Anna
Carterville
Vergennes
Illinois Fruit Council
Stray .22 Caliber Bullet Burns Murphysboro Man
Murphysboro resident Frank Jones was grazed on the leg by a stray .22 bullet while on his front porch Friday. The injury was minor and the shooter’s source is unknown. Police say unlawful arm penalties in Murphysboro range from 25 to 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jones
Hortense St
Murphysboro
Charles Ebersohn
Farmers Sportsmen to Host Annual meeting at COSA club
The Crab Orchard Sportsmen's Association hosts its annual farmer sportsmen meeting at the COSA clubhouse on Wolf Creek Road near Southern Acres. A. D. Morgan of Herrin will speak, with films on land conservation and crop pollination. H. E. Dale will discuss the value of bees to farmers. An old fashioned fish fry follows. attendance free, bring a covered dish. Children should attend sparingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Sportsmen’s Association
Farmer-Sportsmen
COSA
Wolf Creek Road
Southern Acres
D. Morgan
Herrin
H. E. Dale
Illinois State Reeeepers Association
M. W. Finney
Bottling Firm Plans Vending Machines for Murphysboro Plant
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company will use vending machines to distribute its products from a new Murphysboro plant serving four counties. Charles H. Dunn Jr. reports machines arrived at Elm and 17th Streets headquarters. Owners also run a Bloomington Indiana plant and aim to start production this summer for Jackson, Randolph, Perry and Franklin Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Charles H. Dunn Jr
Elm and
17Th Streets
Dunn
Bloomington
Ind
Jackson
Randolph
Perry
Franklin
Forger Escapes Police Search After Night in Woods
An 18 or 19 year old unidentified youth, accused of passing about 75 dollars in bad checks in Du Quoin, evaded a Perry County posse Saturday and Sunday. He fled toward Pinckneyville and was seen near a bus depot before vanishing into woods. Police suspect possible link to a four-member car theft gang recently jailed for federal action in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Perry County Law
Pinckneyville
John Siebert
St. Louis
Siebert
Pinckneyville City
Vergennes
Perry Law
Tony
Gang of Four
Perry County
Harrisburg
State Police Schedule Massac County Fair Patrols
State Police of District 13 at Du Quoin will assign extra patrols at Metropolis today for the Massac County Fair, police headquarters reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massac
Smoke report at Zeigler car. no fire found
Herrin firemen were called to 1700 North Park Avenue at 10 45 a m Monday where wiring in a car owned by Lammie Jones of 117 Ohio Street Zeigler was smoking Assistant Chief John Strodick reported no fire occurred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
N_ Park Ave
Lammie Jones
Ohio St
Zeigler
John Strodick
Herrin Baptists Break Ground for Education Building
The First Baptist Church of Herrin broke ground Sunday for a 125000 education building addition. Construction starts July 1. The three story structure, 115 by 52 feet, will house 12 assembly rooms and 64 classrooms and move pastors offices. more than 1000 members attend the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Herrin
Eddie
W. T. Winning
Charles Blaylock
Louis French
Bill Duncan
Cleanup Week Set For Herrin
Herrin proclaims Cleanup Week starting July 5 led by Mayor Dave H. Miller and Police Chief Fred Henderson health officer. Residents told to remove weeds garbage and rubbish before July 5 with al ley spraying to follow. Fines to be assessed after that date for improper disposal and residents may arrange own weed cutting at their expense by contacting the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Dave H. Miller
Fred Henderson
Miller
Henderson
Ceepae
Bors
Illinois fruit growers on Chicago TV program
Harold Hartley secretary of the Illinois Fruit Council and B F Hartline Anna fruit grower appeared on a Chicago TV show to discuss problems and promotion of Illinois fruit. Miss Bonnie Bunch Campsville Illinois fruit queen also appeared. The program featured a 450 pound apple pie four feet in diameter and photos of Southern Illinois orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hartley
Carbondale
Illinois Fruit Council
B. F. Hartline
Anna
Chicago
The
Fruit Council
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Bonnie Bunch
Campsville
Southern Illinois
Youth Hurt When Struck by Car Near Anna Work Site
A 15 year old fruit farm worker from Hickory Flat Miss identified as Bobby Derrick was hit by a car about 9 30 a m east of Anna near his present place of work. He sustained cuts and other injuries not considered serious and was listed as a patient at Anna City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Derrick
Hickory Flat
Miss
Anna
Derrick
Anna City Hospital
Two Men Fined By Herrin Magistrate
Two men paid fines and costs totaling 107.90 each Sunday before Herrin Police Magistrate Jack Belcher on charges of driving while under the influence. Russell Sanders 40 of Christopher was fined after hitting a car driven by Becky Ward at West Frankfort. Joe Jalowiec, who lives between Herrin and Colp, also was fined and Henderson noted his car narrowly missed several autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Jack Belcher
Russell Sanders
Christopher
Becky Ward
5Th St
West Frankfort
S. Park Ave
Joe Jalowiec
Colp
Fred Henderson
Jalowiec
Illinois Apples Moving To Market Now
Transparent apples from Southern Illinois orchards are moving to market, with good size and quality reported. About 100000 to 150000 bushels of summer apples will move to market by mid July, with picking starting in June and lasting seven to 10 days in some areas. Two thirds of the summer crop comes from Southern Illinois, while later varieties arrive from farther north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ilinois Fruit Council
Ilinois
Harold Hartley
Fruit Council
Hartley
Tower work delayed for Murphysboro radio station WINI
A truck carrying 20 foot steel sections for the Murphysboro WINI aerial tower broke down, delaying construction north of Murphysboro. Aerial Tower Manufacturing Company workers from Oklahoma City arrived to resume work, with sections due Monday. First broadcast tentatively set for mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
WINI
Aerial Tower Manufacturing Company
Oklahoma City
Okla
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Rt. 13
Harrisburg Man Named Adjutant by Legion
James Gwaltney, 43, of Harrisburg has been named adjutant of the American Legion in Illinois by State Commander Ed Driemeyer. He will take the post Tuesday, succeeding Dr. Leonard Esper of Springfield who served five years. The adjutant position is not statewide employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gwaltney
Harrisburg
American Seniment
Illinois
Ed Driemeyer
Herrin
Gwaltney
Gualtney
Leonard Esper
Springfield
Legion
Man Freed on Bond After DUI Charge in Car Accident
Edward Stotlar aged 43 of Ma kand a was released on $125 bond pending a hearing set for July 7 after a Saturday accident in front of the Prince Hotel. Police arrested him at about 6 30 p m and the charge is driving while intoxicated. Involved was a collision with a parked car owned by John Stewart Coleman on W Monroe St. A separate Sunday crash at Rt 13 and Sycamore St involved Mary Ruth Webb and P A Foley with Webb turning left when Foley struck her rear fender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotlar
Edward Stotlar
Rt. 1
Makanda
Henry Hale
Prince Hotel
Carbondale
W. G. Carter
John Stewart Coleman
W. Monroe St
Mary Ruth Webb
Court
P. A. Foley
Anna
Rt. 13
Sycamore Street
Herrin Qualifies For All America Cities Contest
Herrin has qualified as an entry in the 1954 All-America Cities Award competition sponsored by the National Municipal League and Look Magazine. City officials cite the self help program as key to the bid, with final selections set for November in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
National Municipal League
Look Magazine
Doug Bryant
Jaycee
Kansas City
George Gallup
American Eine
Public Opinion
Bryant
Naetas
Herrine
Judge To Pick Council Winner From Four Farmers
Judges will select a Southwest Soil Conservation Council Save Your Soils contest winner from four farmers named as 1954 county winners. They will visit each county winner farm, with entrants from Jackson Williamson Perry and Alexander Pulaski districts competing for a deep freezer. The statewide first prize is a $1000 U S bond awarded at the State Fair in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Soil Conservation ‘Council
Save Your Soils
Southwest Council
George Fager
Anna
Harold Gordon
Dale Barthel
Dongola
Council
Jackson, Williamson, Perry
Alexander-Pulaski
U. S
Springfield
Breakin Reported at Viking Freight in Carbondale
Police report a weekend breakin at Viking Freight Co in Carbondale 665 N Illinois Ave. Thieves smashed a window at Ray and Gene Motor Sales building adjoining Viking and forced entry. Loss amount and items stolen remain unclear. Gib bart's Store also reported a tire theft Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viking Freight Co
Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Ray
Police Briefs Report Carbondale and Herrin Fines
In Carbondale Ermon Haynes 31 of 501 E Birch St paid 15.40 for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Charles Beard 16 of 420 E Sycamore St fined 13 400 for disturbing the peace. Will Jackson of 1119 N Allman St released after assault charges were withdrawn. In Herrin Carl Prather Evansville Ind fined 14 90 for no safety sticker. Lola Palmer Creal Springs fined 9 for no safety sticker. Fred Tinker fined 14 for June 26 disobeying stop. Ed Ferges of Ferges fined 9 for June 18 improper turning. H F English Herrin fined 14 for illegal snuffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ermon Haynes
Herrin
Carl» Prather
Evansville
Ind
Lola Palmer
Creal Springs
Fred Tinker
Ed Ferges
Ferges
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Hospital
William E. Ralls
Anna Laborer
Jack L. Géastree
Brayfield
Justice of the Peace C. M. Held
Dr. Wham
American Medical Association
American Legion
First Methodist Church
Queen Boggs Funeral Home
H. G. Hurley
Elmwood
Funeral Home Chapel
Racine
Wisc
M. T. McKish
San Diego
First Baptist Church
O. H. McNeill
Tor
Clyde Mitchell
Sunda
Walter White
Deacons
Forger
Herrin Baptists
Breakin
Viking Freight
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