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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1973
Page
26
Jackson County invites sealed proposals for furnishing materials for county road maintenance in 1973. Proposals due May 14 1973 at 10 A.M. C.D.T. in the County Superintendent of Highways office with a 10 percent bid guarantee. The county may reject any or all bids and waives technicalities.
Publication notice from Williamson County Circuit Court Illinois states Louise Coulter filed for divorce in case No. 73 D 112 and William Coulter must answer by June 4 1973 or default may be entered. Phone contact provided. Publication dates May 10 17 24.
Howard R. Vervel is notified that Helen L. Varvel filed a complaint for divorce and relief in Varvel v. Varvel No 3-0-13. He must file an answer by June 4 1973 or a default may be entered. James M Basler Clerk Legal Assistance Foundation Marion Illinois May 10 17 24.
A lengthy hospital notes list details patients admitted and discharged by location including Murphysboro West Frankfort Johnston City Royalton and Creal Springs with numerous names and family mentions. The records group patients under Bethel, HERRIN, BROWNING, MEMORIAL and other facilities with locations and wards not fully specified.
A long compiled memorial style notice lists numerous individuals by first and last names scattered across towns in Steeleville, Murphysboro, Carbondale, and surrounding areas. The roster includes many households from Union and Washington counties with entries for Adams, Hiller, Buckner, and Chiaventone among others.
Birth notices report a daughter born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mathis in Pinckneyville Community Hospital a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Caldwell in Memorial Hospital Chester a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald McChesney in Marion Memorial Hospital a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Owens in Marion Memorial Hospital.
Jackson County Board approves highway staffing policy with nine day probation, and sets up a new county easement form for utility work. It also considers zoning map costs, health board reappointments, and a dog control act with penalties. Thompsonville High School hires an English teacher and schedules graduation. Pinckneyville and Johnston City councils approve licenses and appointments. Marion Park District plans park improvements and guard for pool safety. Herrin School Board reviews summer programs, grants, and calendar changes. Porter T. Colter of Anna died. services set Saturday.
Gary Thornberry 20 of Grand Tower received six months at Vandalia State Penal Farm on a guilty plea for theft under 150 dollars from Grandpa John Store near Murphysboro on Oct 19 1972. Additional local cases list speeding or driving violations in Carbondale Murphysboro Mt Vernon and other towns, with varied fines. George Owen Pearson Cambria born 1886 died in Carbondale and funeral services set. two other obituaries noted William Roy Cardwell and Clarence Neuhaus with service details.
State police reported two Wednesday crashes. Norma J. Maye 18 of Chester and Regina Mueller 71 of Chester were minorly injured when a car ran off Randolph County road at 1:15 p.m. near Loose Rock. Margaret Greenrod 35 of Johnston City and drivers Robert D. Greenrod 34 and John Rice 51, both of Johnston City and Zeigler respectively, were injured in a collision on Carterville Energy road in Williamson County at 7:10 p.m.
Gerald W Patterson 22 Rt 6 Carbondale arrested early today charged with public urination on a police car on South Illinois avenue released on 25 dollar bond to appear May 21 in court. David E Cavitt 27 609 N Burke St arrested early today charged with burglary and assault after forcing rear door at 404 St University Ave and threatening occupant with bodily harm. Marion Kirby Baysinger Jr 707 N McLaren St reported trunk forced open and spare tire stolen from car in driveway Wednesday.
Fire at 414 S Market St Sparta causes major kitchen damage to Paula Phillipe residence. Cause unknown. no injuries and no damage estimate yet. At Carbondale, Pyramid Dormitory, Nee ly Hall suffer false alarms and minor grease fire with no reported damage.
Thompsonville High School agreed to purchase 20 desks and chairs from Woodlawn High School for 100 dollars. The furniture will equip the business department.
Southern Illinois April motor fuel tax distribution shows municipalities led by Williamson County with 27 139 dollars and Jackson 24 928 dollars. Road districts Frank lin Williamson Randolph Jackson Perry and Union also listed with substantial sums. County totals and township allocations accompany municipal distributions. No liquid water can exist on Mars due to the atmosphere’s extreme thinness.
The Southern Illinoisan Calendar lists public meetings in numerous towns for Thursday including Carbondale Benton Thompsonville and more. Highlights include the Citizens Advisory Committee in Carbondale City Hall and the Benton High School board meeting at Benton High School.
Perry County commissioners meet at 1 30 p m at the Pinckneyville courthouse. SIU faces Cincinnati in baseball at Abe Martin Field Carbondale at 3 p m. Winkler School PTA carnival runs 3 to 8 p m in Carbondale. A Women’s Center forum on monogamy follows at 8 p m. Square dancing begins 8 p m at Fred’s Little Egypt barn west of Carterville with Jim Bauer as caller. Johnston City band concert at 7 30 p m and Moritat stage show at 8 p m at SIU Home Economics Auditorium and Communications Building. Fuller World Game film airs at 7 p m and student film program at SIU C Student Center Auditorium. All events feature admission where noted.
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