New Jobs Soon At Herrin Plant Says Employment Agency
More than 100 male production positions will be created at a Herrin area plant for a new product. No prior experience needed for most roles with on the job training. Experienced electricians and machine operators are also sought. Apply at employment service offices in Herrin Murphysboro and West Frankfort.
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Herrin
Charles C. Davis
Illinois State Employment Service
Davis
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Carterville Residents Seek Road Improvements Before County Board
A Carterville delegation asked Williamson County Commissioners for road work on three routes the Carterville to Colp road, Carterville to Cambria road and the Greenbriar subdivision road. Colp road has long been earmarked since 1961 but unfunded. Greenbriar will be graded and rocked as weather allows. The group proposed a meeting with state highway director Francis Lorenz with a county rep.
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Carterville
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Colp
Cambria
Greenbriar
J. D. Weller
Cambria Road
Frankfort annexes 22 acres for Razer subdivision
The Frankfort City Council annexed 22 acres west of town owned by Mr. and Mrs Eddie Razer for a subdivision. City services will be added block by block as development proceeds. Streets will be permanent type blacktop or concrete. Council had objected to oiling and chipping streets.
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Frankfort
Eddie Razer
Razers
Thomas Griffin
Griffin
Carbondale K9 unit debate highlights funding woes
Police Chief Hazel and Public Safety Director Wilhelmy clash over reviving a K9 corps. While Hazel cites donor support and past benefits, Wilhelmy cites prior funding gaps and dealer withdrawals, warning of recurring removal risk and the need for dedicated equipment.
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Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Public Safety
Richard Wilhelmy
Hazel
Wilhelmy
Patterson
Steeleville Plans July Fourth Sesquicentennial Festivities
Steeleville owners plan a July 4 parade with a Illinois statehood theme and beard contests for nicest, ugliest, and longest beards. Mayor M A Ivanuck imposes shaving permits with fines and jail time for noncompliance. Proceeds fund the civic center as local groups sponsor a queen and a history play is scheduled for November.
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Steeleville
M. A. Ivanuck
American Legion
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois
Benton Grade Board Names Katherine Briley Curriculum Director
The Benton Grade School Board hires Katherine Briley of Benton as director of curriculum and Title I government services. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s from Southern Illinois University and aims for a doctorate by August. No salary set. The board also noted a 21 cent increase in the educational fund tax, with 456 in favor, 205 against, and five spoiled ballots.
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Benton
Katherine Briley
Briley
Southern Illinois University
William Auten
John B. Moore
Dallas Rea
Bill Dixon
Robert Blondi
Zeigler Plan Commission Debates Update to Workable Program
The Zeigler Plan Commission met to discuss updating its Workable Program led by Mayor Paul Gayer with city council and city clerk Genev a Schanko. They aim to recertify the program this year and consider zoning changes and applying for additional federal housing aid for the elderly.
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Zeigler Plan Commission
Paul Gayer
Geneva Schanko
Fire reports and traffic fines in Herrin and Carbondale
Fire crews responded to an overheated oil heater at 912 West Stotlar Street in Herrin on Wednesday at 6 30 p m with no damage. A flue fire east of Herrin at Carl Gibbs residence also caused no damage. In Carbondale Patricia M Borger received a $15 ticket for improper lane usage and Billie L Van Horn a $15 ticket for speeding.
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Herrin
W. Stotlar St
Carl Gibbs
Carbondale
Patricia M. Borger
Billie L. van Horn
Sidney Poitier
Marlow’s
Murphysboro
Fox Eastgate
Pinckneyville Plans Revised Junior High Expansion
Preliminary plans for a new 10 room Pinckneyville junior high were sent back for revision after District 51 review. Architects Hanner Breitweiser and McLaughlin of Chester to cut costs while land for seven acres from Pinckneyville High School district is eyed. Bond limits set at 5 percent of district valuation allow about 500000, with 110000 still outstanding from 1955 58 bonds. a seven station seven to eight room facility with or without gym is proposed. public bond vote to follow board decision. The present junior high at 301 W Mulberry St built 1917 serves 175 students at capacity.
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Pinckneyville
District 51
Hanner, Breitweiser and McLaughlin
Chester
District 101 High School
Trict
Pinckneyville Community High School
Water Street
Perry County Board of School Trustees
W. Mulberrry St
Carbondale Public Hearings and Local Events Schedule
Carbondale boards meet for a public hearing on a Morningside duplex reversal at city hall Thursday 7 30 p m Zeigler Royalton C U 188 holds a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting Liquor Advisory Committee meets Thursday 7 p m at Carbondale City Hall. Various movies and activities listed across Carbondale Herrin Marion Murphysboro and Anna with showtimes contests and senior center programs.
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Carbondale Board of Appeals
City Hall
Morningside
Zeigler - Royalton
Carbondale City Hall
Herrin
Senior Citizens
N. 14Th St
Carbondale Man Injured In City Collision
Hiram E. Elders, 54, of 309 East Jackson Street Carbondale, was hospitalized after a two car crash at East Jackson and North Washington streets. Elders received a ticket for failure to yield the right of way. The 4:08 p.m. crash also involved David O Garrett of Murphysboro.
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Carbondale
Hiram E. Elders
E. Jackson St
Holden Hospital
David O. Garrett
Rt. 2
D Street
Murphysboro
East Jackson
North Washington Streets
L. W. Patterson
Carbondale Teen Center Gets New Floor
Volunteer labor and area contractors provide a new floor at Carbondale Teen Center located at 210 W. Jackson St. Workers pictured include Dan McGeath A. J. Kelly Don Jackson and Earl Kelly with Teen Town citing contractor support.
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Carbondale
W. Jackson St
Dan McGeath
A. J. Kelly
Don Jackson
Earl Kelly
Water resources bond issue public hearing in Chester
A statewide series of public hearings on a proposed major state water resources bond issue is set for April 3 in Chester at 9 30 a m. Rep Norbert G Springer and Sen Robert Mitchler lead the effort, with hearings to cover Randolph Jackson Perry Monroe and St Clair counties.
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Chester
Chester City Hall
Norbert G. Springer
R-Chester
Water Resources Committee
Illinois
Carl L. Klein
Rchicago
Robert W. Mitchler
R-Oswego
Randolph
Jackson
Perry
Monroe
St. Clair
Rep. Klein
Sen
Mitchler
State General Assembly
General Assembly
Mitcher
State of
Marion Police opens exams for候 candidates
Examinations for Marion police force candidates are scheduled for Wednesday. Chief John Kelly announced that applications will be accepted until 8 a.m. and tests will begin at 1 p.m. at the city hall police station. Requirements include health and eyesight, height at least 5 feet 7 inches, weight standards, U.S. citizenship, Marion residency for one year, high school graduation, and no felony convictions. Policeman Ron Odum resigns April 7 to become a guard at the federal penitentiary after six years on the force. The merit board will forward three names to the city council for appointment. Murphysboro: Michael W. Miles, $15, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident.
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Marion
John Kelly
U.S
Ron Odum
Federal Penitentiary
Police and Firemen’s Merit Board
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