Ex-Makanda area man captured after highway pursuit
A Makanda area man, Robert Vancil 32, was captured in Anna after being shot in the left leg by a state trooper near a Limestone Church roadblock in Union County. He had terrorized a rural area, stole a shotgun, and fled across fields before surrendering. Local authorities pursued with multiple agencies and arrested him while sleeping at Norman Gunn’s home.
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Makanda
Jackson-Union County
Anna
Jackson County
Robert Vancil
Chester
Jackson
Raymond Dillinger
Vancil
Joe Baysinger
Union County
Limestone Church
Bob Perry
Norman Gunn
Dillinger
Allen Vancil
Ray Varmer
Baysinger
Calvin Ellis
Edwards
Union
Stearns
Lamer
Roger Draves
Thady Perry
Randall Tolbert
Perry
Tiny Rhoades Arrested On Narcotics Charge In Jackson County
Willard Tiny Rhoades, a Murphysboro tavern operator, was arrested Wednesday in Jackson County on a state narcotics charge after authorities said he tried to buy narcotics near a Murphysboro drug store. He waived a preliminary hearing and posted 1500 bond. the case goes to the Jackson Circuit Court grand jury in September. Rhoades has a prior 100 fine for carrying a concealed weapon and had been questioned in the Eunice Tyner murder case.
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Vancil
Jackson
Rhoades
Murphysboro
Charles Helwig Sr
Ridgeway
Williamson County
Eunice Tyner
Marion
Fire Victims Find New Home In Murphysboro
Ten members of a Murphysboro family displaced by a Monday fire have found a four room house on Route 4 west of Harrison crossroads. Donations cover furniture and clothing. the family notes help with last month’s rent, and siblings David and Eugene hold jobs while preparations continue.
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Murphysboro
Bert Qualls
Rt. 4
Harrison Crossroad
Qualls
Bobbie
Phyllis
David
Eugene
New Park Lane Homes Open for Weekend Showings
Two ranch style houses in the Park Lane subdivision south of Carbondale will be shown Saturday through Monday from 9 a m to 4 p m. The homes priced at 17 500 and 18 500 sit on the west side of the highway within 1½ miles of the city limit.
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Park Lane
Carbondale
Jackson Tax Objection Filed on 1960 Bills
The first tax objection on 1960 bills in Jackson County has been filed. The Illinois Central Railroad paid a first installment of about $45,000 and listed $6,137.40 paid under protest. Treasurer Bob Maloney said this is the initial objection on 1960 bills and that other railroads have not yet paid this year’s bills. Railroads file objections annually. last year four Jackson County railroads obtained about $12,000 in refunds.
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Jackson County
Illinois Central Railroad
Bob Maloney
Maloney
Illinois Central
Winds, Downed Lines Bring Carbondale Recovery
After Tuesday night storm, Carbondale crews clear streets and restore service. About 500 phones knocked out, four power poles down, and three autos crushed. CIPS reports 98 percent service return. 46 workers in area, contractors aiding, with full restoration likely in days.
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Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
West Oak Street
General Telephone Co
Bill Rogers
Rogers
West Oak
College, Cherry, Beveridge
Freeman Streets
Central Illinois Public Service
H. Mason Parker
CIPS
Marion
Harrisburg
Parker
Donald Inks
Oak St
Bess Baltzell
W. Oak Street
Raymond Stotlar
Main St
Illinois Ave
Virgil Brown
Miller
W. A
Menard Inmates Graduate At First State Prison Ceremony
Sixty eight inmates will receive high school diplomas and four will earn grade school certificates in the first graduation at Menard prison. About 300 will obtain certificates for courses in foreign languages philosophy sign painting auto repair and commerce. Warden Ross Randolph grants a day off for attendance and SIU V P John Grinnell will deliver the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
Ross Randolph
Randolph
Southern Illinois University
John E. Grinnell
University School
Siu
Chester High School
Modern Air Conditioned Lounge Fire Station Planned in Carbondale
Carbondale plans a west side fire station with air conditioning lounge workshop washroom and basement heating storage area. City Council approved $10 300 for new communications gear to move off crowded current frequencies by Oct 1 1963. Fire Chief Monk Crawshaw details six mobile units 20 monitors two base stations one walkie talkie panel board loud speakers and related equipment.
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Carbondale
West Side
Crawshaw
Civil Defense
Almont “Monk” Crawshaw
Dura-Crates Plant Set to Open July 21 in Herrin
Herrin Dura-Crates Inc will begin operations July 21 in a 150 by 250 foot plant near 30th street north of Oak. Plant manager Ralph Alexander said a water line and finishing touches are being added as M and M Construction built the structure since March. About 30 plant employees will transfer to the new building and job openings will be accepted in late August as the firm expands corrugated shipping containers with potential expansion in about three years.
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Herrin Dura - Crates Inc
Ralph Alexander
30Th Street
Oak Street
M and M Construction Co
Chester
Alexander
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
the Chamber
Herrin Community Council
Erment
Ordill
Attic Blaze In Cambria Injures Man And Youth
A Cambria man 48 collapsed in a ditch while rescuing furniture as fire damaged his six room Town street home. A 14 year old youth also injured after falling down stairs during attic fire.
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Cambria
Eugene Hall
Holden Hospital
Carbondale
Carterville
Charles Orr
Jesse Orr
Town Street
Claude Tyner
Fireworks Display to Close Herrin July Fourth Celebration
Herrin Kiwanis set a 9 p m fireworks show at Herrin City Park to end the day after a 10 a m fishing derby and children s races. Lions Club supervise events with prizes for tagged fish and larger catches. A 25 piece Williamson County Band performs under C B Nesler. Contributions support come from Park Board Legion VFW Elks and Eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Kiwanis
Herrin
Kiwanis
Lions Club
Park Lake
Williamson County
C. B. Nesler
Tom Reagan
Kiwanis Club
Park Board
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks and Eagles
L. D. Starack
Bill Barras
Bob Jeralds
Free Parking Plan Delayed For Studies
Downtown Carbondale merchants defer final approval of a free parking plan pending reports from other cities. The plan would have participating merchants issue stamped slugs to operate parking meters for shoppers, redeemable at five cents each. City Attorney Helton says it could be legal with council approval. Wadsworth, Ohio, used the plan. the Chamber will seek further guidance.
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Carbondale
J. Edward Helton
Wadsworth
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Sharkey Retirement Story Corrects Maiden Name
The retirement report for John F. Sharkey of Illinois Central Railroad is corrected to show his wife Mrs. Sharkey as Yvonne Fox of Jackson Tennessee. The couple resides in Carbondale.
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John F. Sharkey
Illinois Central Railroad
Relief Work Program Near In Williamson
Williamson County plans a county work program for general assistance recipients. About 250 to 400 able bodied men may participate, with work in the county highway department and Herrin mosquito abatement. Approval rests with the County Board and state authorities.
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Williamson
Williamson County General Assistance
Dwayne Litton
Litton
Board of Commissioners
Springfield
Herrin
House Approves GI Loan Extension Bill
The House passed a measure to extend veterans loan programs for two years with 150 million dollars annually. Rep. Kenneth J. Gray noted Senate approval was expected soon as the law’s current provisions were set to expire Friday.
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House of Representatives
Kenneth J. Gray
West Frankfort
Gray
Senate
Fourth Of July Plans In Murphysboro Three Day Celebration
Murphysboro prepares a three day Fourth of July celebration at Riverside Park starting Saturday with a pet parade and carnival rides. A shell show and fireworks mark Monday night with Lucky Leroy hosting and acts from Jane Crusius and Carl Hoppe.
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Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Center Circle
Murphyboro Kiwanis
Lucky Leroy
Wsil-Tv Channel 3
Harrisburg
Jane Crusius
Southern Illinois University
Mur-Maids
Carl Hoppe
Gorham
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Rhoades Arrested
Illinois
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Ony
Sia
Quincy
W. A. Leucke
Southern Division
Moe
Illinois Dept. of Public Instruction
Plush
Public Safety
Floyd Crawshaw
Tyner
Hall
House OK
Murphysboro ® Ministerial Assn
Shell
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