Rev. Lehmen Of Chester Dies At 70
Rev. A. B. Lehmen 70 long time St. Mary's pastor in Chester died at Chester Memorial Hospital after four days of illness. Born March 11 1893 in Rich Fountain Missouri he was ordained June 14 1919 at Conception Missouri. He served at Stringtown East St Louis Mt. Carmel and Chester before moving there in 1926. He is survived by sister Claire Lehmen and Mrs Kate Hasenbeck and brother John Lehmen with three priest brothers predeceasing him. Funeral at St Marys Church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Lehmen
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Chester
Chester Memorial Hospital
Rich Fountain, Mo
Father Lehmen
St. Meinrad
Ind
Abbey Church
Conception, Mo
Burk
St. Joseph, Mo
Lehmen
Stringtown
St. Elizabeth’s
Sacred Heart
East St. Louis
Mt. Carmel
Claire Lehmen
Kate Hasenbeck
Linn, Mo
John Lehmen
Jefferson City
Two Men Shot Dead Near Cairo Investigated
Alexander County authorities pursue a dual death inquiry after Airman Estel Brandon 21 and Robert Wales 57 were found shot in a car near Cairo. A .22 pistol and three bullets sent for ballistics tests. inquest delayed pending state crime laboratory results.
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Alexander County
Cairo
Estel Ray Brandon
Robert Wales
E. Boyer St
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Herbert Hinkle
State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Hinkle
Wales
Brandon
Richard
Florida
State Crime Laboratory
Two Block Renovation Project Sees Withdrawals
Owners of two buildings on the 200 block of Southern Illinois Avenue withdraw from a joint storefront renovation. Charles Berger of Birkholz Gift Shop and Mrs. Mabel Austin of Edith's Fashion Shop declined comment. Remaining owners plan to meet and may proceed with a $37 500 plan to standardize facades with steel canopies, possibly stopping at the two withdrawn properties.
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Southern Illinois Avenue
Charles Berger
Birkholz Gift Shop
Mabel Austin
Edith
Archie Stroup
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Hans Fischer
Two Youths File Bonds In Destruction Case
Robert Morgan and Tommy Wright both 17 from Carterville posted 500 bonds Monday and were released from Williamson County jail after being charged with destruction of property for throwing beer bottles into windows in Johnston City and Marion Sun day. Also charged were David Welch 16 from Carterville Jim Fann 15 from Hurst and Jerry Elliott 15 from East St Louis with juvenile delinquency. they were released to their parents and scheduled to return to county court May 28.
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Robert Morgan
Tommy Wright
Carterville
Williamson County
David Welch
Jim Fann
Hurst
Jerry Elliott
East St. Louis
Johnston City
Marion
Three Killed as Two Cars Collide on U S 67 A Near Granite City
Three people died and a fourth injured when two cars crashed Monday night on U S 67 A near Granite City. Victims include Lucy Pittman 40 of East St. Louis and youths Robert Mouser 17 and David McCleary 15 from near Granite City.
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U.S. 67-A
Granite City
Lucy Pittman
East St. Louis
Robert Mouser
David McCleary
SIU Prepares Off Campus Housing Rules
SIU plans new off campus housing regulations to be mailed this afternoon with recipients starting to receive them Wednesday. Dean Clark Davis says two of the 17 pages are revised after board review. the rules take effect September 1 following a Householders Association meeting and April 26 board resolution.
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Southern _Illinois University
Clark Davis
SIU Board of Trustees
SIU Householders Association
Health Rules Adopted in Franklin County
Franklin County Board of Supervisors adopted two health and sanitation ordinances from the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Board of Health. One ordinance sets restaurant and tavern standards, the other covers septic tanks and non public sewage disposal. The restaurant rule takes effect in one year, while the sewage rule becomes effective upon publication.
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Franklin-Williamson
David P. Richerson
Franklin County
Park Project Bid Accepted by Herrin Park District
The Herrin Park District Board accepted a negotiated bid of 9 200 from W E Snyder Construction Co Herrin to build a concession stand and sun deck at the swimming pool. Work started Monday and is to be completed in a month to six weeks. The company submitted the only bid of 8 800 Wednesday night . changes and additions to plans may adjust costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Park District Board
W. E. Snyder Construction Co
Herrin
Hans Fischer
Fischer-Hermeling Architects, Inc
Carbondale
Fred Lowe
Runway Expansion Planned at Williamson County Airport
Williamson County Airport work expected to start within a week to 10 days after federal approval. Mitchell Contracting Co. of Herrin awarded a negotiated bid of 251 234 to extend the northeast south west runway by 700 by 100 feet and to install lights, taxiway, and apron work. Cost split: Authority 50 percent, state and federal each 25 percent. land acquisition projected by July 1. Bills approved include 720 for engineering services and 656 for runway light repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Oral Aviation Agency
Mitchell Contracting Co
Herrin
Mitchell's
Williamson County Authority
J. C. Mitchell
Paul O. Hall and Associates
Marion
Bruce Electric Service
Hall
Bruce
Marion City Holds 690 Meters Stockpile and Debt Tradeoff
Marion audits show 988 meters shipped with 690 on hand and $8,000 owed to Utility Sales Co. New mayor Robert Butler said meters cover three to four years but the city plans to cut debt and may sell surplus. Water office mgr Geneva Munday halted further deliveries. no contract exists. </s>
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Marion
Robert Butler
Butler
Geneva Munday
Mines Report: Wednesday Shifts and Status
Mines Working Wednesday shows Fidelity Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2 first shift, Old Ben 9 and Old Ben 21, Orient 3 4 5, Zeigler 3 4. Mines Not Working for Burning Star 2 second shift.
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Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
Marion City Council Halts Court Costs Payments
The Marion City Council paused court costs to the city attorney and police officers. The attorney will be paid 50 dollars a month plus 5 dollars per winning magistrate case and 15 dollars for higher court convictions, replacing a 100 dollar salary and 3 dollar per conviction auto costs. Police get 100 dollar annual uniform credit. costs will now go to the general treasury.
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Marion City Council
Robert Butler
Butler
Chief and Public Safety Commissioner
Marion plans water improvements regardless of federal grant
Marion Mayor Robert Butler said the city will proceed with a waterworks upgrade using local revenue bonds if the $544,000 federal grant is not approved. The plan could fund a new lake to filter-plant line, main replacements, a larger system, and a reserve tower, aided by up to $1,089,000 in combined funds. Rep. Kenneth J. Gray cautioned the grant is hard to obtain, but Marion will move ahead with local funds and prioritize restoring fire protection after May 6 blaze damaged eight businesses.
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E. E. Jeter
Robert Cooksey
Water Department
Paul Powell
Powell
Butler
Cooksey
Scottboro
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Robert Butler
Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Committees Named by Herrin Mayor at Council Meeting
Herrin mayor Fred Henderson named city council committees with chairs listed. Incumbent aldermen Stone and Belt kept seats in wards 1 and 4, and new aldermen Will and Grimes were seated in wards 2 and 3. Reappointments included Snyder Herrin as city attorney and fire and police commissioners.
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Herrin
Fred Henderson
Stone
McCarty
Belt
Roberts S. Will
C. Ardell Grimes
Henderson
Snyder Herrin
Carl Mayers
Roy Cole
Charles Galli
James V. Clanahan
Joe Berolatti
Miriani Named Herrin Water Chief Filling Post
Miriani, longtime Ward 2 alderman since 1949, resigned Monday to become Herrin water superintendent. Mayor Henderson appointed him with council approval after rival bids from Hicks and others. Miriani began work today and will meet with the water and sewer committee to outline duties. A special election may be held May 27 to fill the unexpired term. Ernest LeQuatte was appointed to the Herrin Library Board.
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Library Board
Clara Boatright
Carnegie Library Board
Maree Cox
William Novick
Nogvick
Butler
Marion Unit Board of Education
Marion
Herrin
Mike Miriani
Miriani
N. Park Ave
Fred Henderson
Hicks
Council
Henderson
Miriam
Lester Jordan
Eugene Bird
Jordan
Water Department
Truax-Traer
Herrin Norge
Mike
Floyd Hicks
Woodrow Davie
Ernest LeQuatte
Walter Williamson
Mary Galli
George Crichton
Anthony Venegoni
Better Food At 1963 School Lunch Workshop
The annual School Lunch Workshop at Southern Illinois University aims to improve food quality efficiency sanitation and safety in area lunchrooms. The June 17–21 program brings seven specialists to augment SIU staff for a five day short course. Sponsors include the State School Lunch Program the Universitys Division of Technical and Adult Education and the School of Home Economics. Ray Suddarth director and aides Mrs Isabelle Stanard and Glen Stierwalt will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Henrietta Becker
School of Home Economics
Division of Technical and
Ray Suddarth
Springfield
Isabelle Stanard
Glen Stierwalt
Chester Police Justice Fines Driver for Speeding
Chester resident Kenneth Rhyne fined $25 including costs by Justice of Peace Louis Blechle on Chester police speeding ticket.
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Chester
Kenneth Rhyne
Justice of Peace
Louis Blechle
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Franklin
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State Dept. of Aeronautics
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Israel Jones
Roosevelt Greenwade
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Norman
Lawrence Feurer
Feurer
Ting
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Gilbert Bratten
Jeter
Bank of Marion
Bank of Egypt
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John Steh
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