Community rally funds rebuild for Mt. Carbon family
After a Mt. Carbon fire destroyed Robert Knight’s home, neighbors formed a relief drive that funded a donated house at 112% Forest St and provided furnishings. The effort expanded to aid Jesse Joiner’s family, with donations from Murphysboro churches and local groups improving moving and cleanup.
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Bob Hagen
Trindsan
Murphysboro
Mt. Carbon
Robert Knight
Pallis Feed Store
Knight
Frank Kirk
N. Allyn St
Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church of
Kirk
Southern Illinois University
Knights
Jesse Joiner
Best Truck Service Inc
Davis 66
East Side Rangers
Joiner
Methodist Church of
Women admit shoplifting in Murphysboro case
Four Missouri women from Charleston pleaded guilty in Murphysboro circuit court to theft under 150 after being caught attempting to shoplift clothing at Cousin Fred's Store in Carbondale. Emma Davis faced an additional charge of carrying a concealed weapon for a .22 pistol found in her car. she pleaded innocent to that count. The women remain jailed awaiting sentencing with sentencing set for Tuesday. Police brief notes Michael J. Golliher's $17 speeding citation in Murphysboro.
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Missouri
Murphysboro
Mary Johnson
Pauline Byrd
Marva Corbitt
Emma Davis
Charleston
Miss Davis
Great Decisions of 1968 lecture series planned
SIU offers an evening series on Great Decisions of 1968 from April 3 to May 8 in Carbondale with topics on the Middle East China Vietnam and foreign policy. Sessions run 7 to 9 pm at University School Studio Theater and require a $1 registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Division of Technical and Adult Education
Middle East
Vietnam
Harold Engelking
Engelking
SIU
George Axtelle
Philosophy Department
China
Shua Chou
Government Department
Frank Klingberg
Willis Malone
Robert MacVicar
M. Keith Humble
SIU Vocational - Technical Institute
Wayne Leys
Fred Armistead
College of Education
University School
Carbondale
S. Wall St
Public meetings and screenings listed in Southern Illinoisan calendar
Community calendar items include Heart of Egypt Coin Club noon Sunday at Herrin City Hall with 2 pm auction. films at Egyptian Drive-in and Rodgers Theater Anna. multiple city council and school board meetings Monday evening across towns. special events include senior bingo and a chorus rehearsal at Herrin High School.
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PULIC
Heart of Egypt Coin Club
Herrin City Hall
Marlow
Murphysboro
Rt. 148
Herrin
Rodgers Theater
Anna
Marlow’s
Herrin City Plan Commission
Johnston City Unit School Board
Benton Grade School
Lincoln
Hurst-Bush
Parent-Teacher Association
David P. Richerson
Franklin-Williamson Bi- County Health Department
American Association of Retired Persons
Carbondale Park
Herb Settle
N. 14Th St
Little Egypt
S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A
Herrin High School
Rotation system Wilhelmy defends plan in police clash
Carbondale Police Chief Jack Hazel cites personnel strain from transporting prisoners to Murphysboro and a four platoon system as worsened by jail closure. Wilhelmy defends the plan, notes added sergeant and patrol coverage, and argues university attendance should be allowed on seniority. Vietnamese students at SIU donate 185 to Vietnam relief. 22 Vietnamese students enrolled amid ongoing aid programs.
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George Willhite
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Richard Wilhelmy
Wilhelmy
Hazel
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale Public Safety
Council
Vietnam
Washington
D.C
SIU
Saigon
Southern Vietnam
U.S. Agency For International Development
Southern Illinoisan details and addresses listing
The Southern Illinoisan notes its publication schedule and offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro with mailing details and transfer of predecessor papers. It states AP news exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
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Michael J. Golliher
Gentry
Carroll Gentry
Johnston City
Wohl Hospital
Barnes Medical Center
St. Louis
West Frankfort City
City Hall
Christopher
Zeigler
Sparta City Council
Benton City Council
Busters
Buster
Carrondale East Gate
Southern Illinois
Philco
Playtex
Girdie Pantie
Panty
Zwick’s Ladies Store
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