Deaths Van overturns claims Park Forest man
Williamson County authorities identify Phillip L. Grady 18 of Park Forest as victim of a Saturday night crash when a 1971 Volkswagen van failed to slow at a T intersection on Rocky Comfort Road in Grassy Township. Driver Daryl C. Nyman 21 of Gilberts skidded on wet pavement and struck a tree. Four other occupants were treated at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Grady’s cremation will be Wednesday at Park Crematory Park Forest.
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Williamson County
Phillip L. Grady
Park Forest
Rocky Comfort Road
Little Grassy Road
Grassy Township
Grady
Daryl C. Nyman
Gilberts
Nyman
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Linda Schrechenberg
Caseyville
Dirda R. Sullivan
William A. Mischais
Mr. Grady
Wisconsin
Lawrence and
Jane L. Lundgren Grady
Park
Verna Beggs 70 Dies. services Tuesday at De Soto Church
Verna C. Whitie Beggs, 70, of De Soto, died Sunday May 10 1981 in Memorial Hospital Carbondale after a year of failing health. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at De Soto Baptist Church with burial in De Soto City Cemetery. Visitation after 5 p.m. today at Meredith Funeral Home Carbondale. He worked 29 years for Burnin Star No 1 Mine and was a member of De Soto Baptist Church and United Mine Workers Local 9721. Born December 16 1910 in Cypress to Calvin and Louisa Beggs. He married Ida Butler March 2 1936 in Mound City. Surviving: Ida, two brothers Bernie Metropolis and Robert Olmsted, one sister Mary Henry Metropolis, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna C
Whitie” Beggs
de Soto
de Soto Baptist Church
de Soto City
Meredith Funeral Home
Carbondale
Beggs
Memorial Hospital
Burning Star No. 1
United Mine Workers
Cypress
Calvin
Louisa Underhile Beggs
Ida Butler
Mound City
Bernie
Metropolis
Robert
Olmsted
Mary Henry
William A. Macomber
South Forest Street
Jackson County
Macomber
Railroad
Ida F. Spence
Marcedieth
Marcedieth St. John, and A Sister-In-Law, Fiona Holmes of Murphysboro
Oakland Cemetery
Opal C Corbitt 70 Dies In Carterville Store Era
Opal C Corbitt 70 of 109 Virginia Carterville died 3 45 am Saturday May 9 1981 at St Joseph Hospital Breese. She and her husband owned Farm Fresh store in Carterville retiring three years ago. She born November 8 1910 in Cottage Home to Fred and Amy Musgrave. Survived by husband Sam a daughter Linda Harvel two sisters Estelle Williams Betty Musgrave and three grandchildren. Funeral 11 am Tuesday Riggin Pillatsch Carterville burial Hillcrest Carterville. Visitation 6 to 9 pm today Riggin Pillatsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal C. Corbitt
Virginia
Carterville
St. Joseph Hospital
Breese
Linda Harvel
Bartelso
Estelle Williams
Hillside
Betty Musgrave
Riggin-Pillatsch Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Multiple Obituaries Highlight Local Notables in May 1981
Frank Stritzel 78 of Christopher died May 9 1981 at Franklin Hospital Benton a retired city water superintendent and church member born March 25 1903 in Austria survived by wife May Huskey three sons Marilyn Wall ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Herman William McGhee 73 of East Detroit Michigan former Mulkeytown resident died May 10 1981 at home a retired tool maker and church member survived by wife six children and several relatives. Funeral details listed for several others including William L Brines Minnie Zampese Emma Overton and Gertrude Choate with services in Zeigler Harrisburg Carbondale and Metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stritzel
S. Victor
Christopher
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Stritzel
Herman William
Bill’ McGhee
East Detroit
Mich
Mulkeytown
Mr. McGhee
Cleburne Baptist Church
Makanda
James
Talitha Messer McGhee
Laura Ann Lundquist
Carol Ann Kurtz
Warren, Mich
Melody Meadows
Route 2
James C. McGhee
Detroit
Herman W. McGhee
Chattanooga
Vantrease Funeral Home
Zeigler
Zeigler Cemetery
Benton reports vandalism and theft incidents
Benton Police Chief Mark Drake said two vehicle vandalism cases were reported. Loni F. Cockrum cited a smashed windshield in the 500 block of East Main Street. Jeff Wiggs noted two tires slashed at the northeast city lot. Windshield value $150, tires $200. Mike McCarty reported a $100 lawnmower stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Mark Drake
Loni F. Cockrum
Lawrence St
East Main Street
Jeff Wiggs
Route 1
Mike McCarty
College St
Coulterville owner charged over showing Xrated film
Vernon Holtz, 63, of Coulterville, released on 1000 bond as charges allege a local movie house owner showed an Xrated film and allowed a minor to view it. Police issued the ticket citing a Coulterville establishment as the site of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Holtz
Coulterville
Randolph County
Chester
Holtz
James A Woodrome
Baldwin
Red Bud
David L. Meyer
Steeleville
Meyer
Glenn R. Roehakasse
Weapons possession leads to probation and fine
Ronald E. Baiter, 31, of Rockwood, received one year probation after pleading guilty to unlawful use of weapons in Jackson County circuit court. Judge Richard E. Richman ordered a $150 fine and costs after admitting to carrying a 12 gauge shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E. Baiter
Rockwood
Jackson County
Richard E. Richman
Baiter
Benton youngsters bike 1500 miles for St Jude’s Ride
Fifty-nine Benton children rode a total of 1500 miles in a Bike-A-Thon to raise funds for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. Publicity Director Leonard Carter said rain and cold forced an early stop at 2 p.m. despite the kids’ dedication. Sponsors will collect pledged funds this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis
Tenn
Leonard Carter
Carter
Community event round up in Benton Carbondale area
A dense listing of local meetings and programs including OVEREATERS Anonymous in Carbondale, Diet Institute class in Marion, various AA and Al-Anon gatherings, municipal and school board meetings in Murphysboro and Sparta, a TRS-80 users group, recycling center activities in Murphysboro, bridge club in Carbondale, and health and women's programs across Carbondale and nearby towns with times, locations, and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Presbyterian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Group
St. Francis Xavier
S. Poplar St
Carbondale
Alcoholics Anonymous
First Methodist Church
Vienna
Makanda Township
Murphysboro
Walnut St
Southern Illinois
N. 11Th St. Herrin
Crainville
West Frankfort
Johnston
Benton Park
Benton Chamber of Commerce
Sparta Community Unit
Loren Eddieman
Lincoln Attendance Center
Sparta Education Association
Board of Education
Rain Forecast Dominate Northeast and Plains Weather
Rain expected through Tuesday morning across Maine, northern New York, New Hampshire, and Vermont, with rain also forecast for Nebraska, Colorado, and the Dakota states. Snow likely in southeast Wyoming as cooler conditions spread nationwide. Southern Illinois recorded 70 degrees, with a 42 degree low since Sunday morning and 2.89 inches of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
Illinois
Calendar for Orange County Fe minist Health Center
The calendar lists upcoming events and health services at the Orange County Fe Minist Health Center. Details include clinic hours, vaccination drives, screening days, and support group meetings for residents seeking care and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County, Calif
Feminist Health Center
Excalibur and Other Films Shown at Carbondale Venues
A diverse slate of screenings fills Carbondale area theaters including Excalibur at FOX and The Stunt Man at New Liberty along with Popeye and Airplane at Tol er, Amy and Alligator at Cinema 1, Elephant Man at Cinema 2, Heavens Gate at Cinema 3, King of the Mountain at Starlite Drive In, Ordinary People and Urban Cowboy at Sparta, Nine to Five at University 4, Coal Miner’s Daughter and The Howling at Cinema 4, and Alligator at Marion Drive In plus others across Marion and Harrisburg venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FOX
Carbondale
Varsity
Night Hawks
New Liberty
Murphysboro
Toler, Benton
Amy
Alligator
Harrisburg
Heaven’s Gate
CINE
Starlite Drive-In
Eldorado
Sparta Theatre
University 4
Cinema 4
Marion
Marion Drive-In
ROXY
Coulterville
How to Submit a Public Calendar Item
The Southern Illinoisan invites calendar submissions for open public meetings and entertainments without charge. Send details one week before the event to Calendar The Southern Illinoisan 710 N Illinois Ave Carbondale IL 62901 including date time place description and admission charge if any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Ill
Livestock National Stockyards Market Report
Hogs 5,000 head, barrows and gilts steady to 50 higher on weights over 260 lb. prices 39.50-42.50. sows 36-39, boars 37.5-37.75. Cattle 2,000 head, slaughter steers and heifers up 1.00-1.50. cows 2.00 higher. bulls firm to 1.00 higher. mix of grades with steers 66.00-68.00, heifers 64.50-65.00, holsteins 54.00-58.00. Sheep 100 head, near steady. spring lambs 60.00-66.00 depending on grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stockyards
Two-car crash near De Soto injures three
A two car collision near De Soto early Sunday sent three people to hospital. Charles E. Russell 22 of De Soto and Ronald D. Leonard 22 also of De Soto collided on Illinois 149 about two miles east of De Soto at about 2 a.m. Russell was treated and released while Leonard SIUC senior was admitted to the ICU. A passenger Keith Hampton 24 of De Soto was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
Jackson County
Russell
Keith Hampton
Boat safety course offered by Illinois Department of Conservation
An eight hour boating safety class for youths aged 12 to 17 runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 30 at the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Youth Camp on Little Grassy Lake. The program covers water rules, Illinois boating law, first aid, safety afloat, and boat design. Completion provides a certificate required to operate a motor boat without supervision. For details contact Larry Barcum 286-4145 or Jack Miller 457-7990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Conservation
Odd Fellows and Rebekah
Little Grassy Lake
Illinois
Larry Barcum
Jack Miller
Three Arrested in West Frankfort Theft Case
West Frankfort police arrested Harold Burdette Bryan Echterling and Charles Yoder after a theft at Food Park on Cleveland Street. All three face theft over 150 charges with Burdette also charged with marijuana possession and Yoder with aggravated assault and criminal damage to property. A search of Burdette's car found 53 grams of marijuana and $520 cash. Yoder allegedly attacked the officer at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Brad Warren
Food Park
Franklin County
Benton
Harold Eugene Burdette
Greeley
Colo
Bryan Echterling
Lakewood
Charles Yoder
Burdette
Yoder
Warren
John Bryant
Cleveland Street
Illinois 37
Earl Williams
Williams
Cleveland
Lincoln Streets
Lincoln Street
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Whitie’ Beggs
Verna C. ‘Whitie’ Beggs
Ian Carterville
William L. Brines
Dallas Drive
Gaskins Funeral Home
Highland Memorial Cemetery
Mount Carmel
Mr. Brines
Doctors Hospital
Wabash County
Ralph Lee
Mildred Seibert Brines
Patricia A. Majors
Brines
Conrail
First Christian Church
Minnie Zampese
Union Funeral Home
Chicago
Emma Mae Overton
S. Walnut
du Quoin
Neal
Ers
Pete
Fred Joe
Matt Stritzel
Johnston City
Lawrence Stritzel
Herrin
Adolph Stritzel
Coello
Mary Toler
Anna
Anna Dascotte
Clara McCune
Steelville
Gilbert Funeral Home
Masonic and
Odd Fellows
Gertrude Choate
Reevesville
Atkins-Farmer Funeral
Funeal
Helen McBride
Mildred Haynes
Betty Carr
Wanda Choate
Pauline Trivillion
Walter
Grantsburg
Charles
Bessie Brown
Vantrease
Orchard, Zeigler
Brown
Herrin Hospital
Perry County Board of Commissioners
Pinckneyville
Professional Secretaries International
National Secretaries’ Association
First National Bank of Carbondale
Franklin County Farm Bureau
West
Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service
Lawrence O’reilly
University of Illinois
Carbondale League of Women Voters
Epiphany Luteran
Chautauqua
Glenview
Duplicate
Carbondale Community Center
W. Elm St
Sweet Adelines Women’s Chorus
First Presbyterian Church
S. University Ave
The
Unitarian Church
Lynn Thogerson
Atlanta Feminist Health Center
Eileen Schnitger
Direc
National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Coma
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