Five Democrats Vie For Seats In 58th District Primary
Five Democrats contest the 58th District primary for two seats in the general election. Incumbents Bert Baker Robert Walsh and Harold D Stedelin join newcomers Wayne Samuels and Roy Taylor in a reapportioned district covering Franklin Jefferson Saline Marion Wayne Hamilton and White counties. Samuels a 32 year old Lesser teacher of typing business and industrial arts seeks his first public office citing faith in good government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Skorpinski
Mike Qualls
Tinois
Bert Baker
Benton
Robert Walsh
Grayville
Harold D. Stedelin
Centralia
Wayne D. Samuels
Lesser
Roy Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Franklin
Jefferson
Saline
Marion
Wayne
Hamilton
White
Tanner
Harrisburg
Pre Election Roundup of Jefferson County Candidates
Jefferson County voters face a pre election roundup featuring Taylor a livestock dealer and Mt. Vernon area figure seeking a county office after a prior career in sheriff and livestock business Walsh a veteran state representative from Grayville campaigns for a third term with strong backing from agriculture and labor groups Stedelin of Centralia campaigns for a second term emphasizing engineering expertise and regional soil and water conservation Baker a Benton automobile dealer seeks a seventh term highlighting Rend Lake development and flood control efforts across Southern Illinois The candidates’ backgrounds span county government education aviation and public works with endorsements noted for Taylor and Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Taylor
Jefferson County
Mt. Vernon
White
Hamilton
Taylor
Walsh Walsh
Walsh
Agriculture and
Grayville
University of Illinois
East St. Louis
Lawrenceville
Secretary of State
Hell
Stedelin Stedelin
Elin Sr
Centralia
Stedelin
Centralia Engineering and Machine Corp
Cenltralia Township High School
Stook
Centralia City School Board
Illnois Association of School Boards
State Association
Mar
Ion County Board of Supervisors
Astedelin
Baker Baker
Benton
Iino Baker
Rend Lake
Cobden Firm Safe Hit Not Opened by Burglars
Cobden firm safe damaged beyond repair after burglars failed to open it in a Cobden bank. The cash register and cigarette machine operator Jack Williams noted the loss and described the incident as occurring in the 7th District area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding Pearl Chevrolet Co
Cobden
Ler
Jack Williams
Honor Students To Get Awards At SIU Arena
SIU will honor 393 students in a 7:30 p.m. ceremony at the SIL Arena. Seniors total 134, juniors 96, sophomores 74, freshmen 89. a 5.0 GPA equals straight As and top scholars receive diplomas and mementos from SIU leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
SIL
SIU
Delyte W. Morris
Charlies D. Tenney
Amos Black
William J. McKeelery
Sok
George J. Paluch
Harrisburg Man Fined for DWI Guilty Plea
Edward B. Cravens, 35, of Harrisburg pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Williamson County Circuit Court Judge Stewart Cluster fined Cravens 103 dollars. He was arrested in Marion at 3:55 a.m. May 11 by Officer Charles Odum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Cravens
Harrisburg
Stewart Cluster
Wil
Liamson County
Cravens
Marion
Charles
Odum
Becker Seeks New Six-Year Term as Circuit Judge
Carl H. Becker an associate circuit judge in Randolph County has filed notice of intent to run for election to a full six year term. His name will appear on a separate non partisan ballot for the November general election. Becker a former Randolph County Judge was named an associate judge after the 1965 judicial change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Becker
Randolph County
Becker
Circuit Court
Health Unit Sponsors Folk Dance in Carbondale
A folk dance group sponsored by the Jackson County Mental Health clinic meets first Thursday in Carbondale. Janet Larson, former instructor, will teach American and European dances in the basement of First Methodist Church at 215 W Main St. Public invited. wear soft shoes. Sessions run Thursdays 8 to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Southern Illinoisan publication and civic notices
The Southern Illinoisan announces publication details and civic notices. It lists addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and mentions republication rights for local laws and AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Sum Civ
TY Nutt Winais Corporation
West Main 1
Courbondiles
Sd Worth Hou
Herrin
Walnut Steet
Murphysbury
Secon Eloas Nestige
Minnals
Wddltlomad
Soullevn
Nowapaper
Carbondile Pree Press
Herr
Scrap buyers advertise high prices for metal and hides
A local ad lists top prices paid for copper, brass, radiators, and assorted scrap. It notes they purchase car lead, beet hides, and batteries, promising quick payment and broad scrap metal coverage.
Two Fined On Probation By Williamson County Judge
Judge Stewart Cluster presided over Williamson County Circuit Court cases. Ernest Cash twenty from Rs. 1 Les ser fined thirty dollars for illegal transportation of liquor arrested at twelve a.m. May fourteen at 43rd and Cherry streets in Herun by Policeman Calvin Hazel. Robert P. Roberts twenty of 116 Sixth St Rapid City SD fined thirty dollars for illegal possession of liquor arrested same time and place by Policeman Herbert Long. Norman Glisson nineteen DeSoto fined four for reckless driving on School street in Hurst. third ticket in three months. Rusy Wagler fifteen Route 1 Hervin, David Meneese of 113 S First St Marion, and Kenneth Campbell seventeen of 804 S Sixteenth St Hervin placed on six months probation for illegal possession of alcohol after Long arrested them May seven at Stallar and Lath streets. Reggie Feezer eighteen of 710 North 1th St Rico Malatestia seventeen of 1820 North 13th Street Rodney Qualls seventeen of 721 South 9th Street and Rodney Snyder eighteen of 34 Overhard Drive Merrin received one hundred five dollars suspended fines for sneaking into the Egyptian Drive-In Theater Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Cluster
Williamson County
Ernest Cash
Cherry Streets
Herrun
Calvin Hazel
Robert P. Roberts
Sixth St
Rapid City
Herbert Long
Norman Glisson
DeSoto
Reekay
Schoal Street
Hurst
L. A. Callett
Rusy Wagler
Rt. 1
Hervin
David Meneese
S. First St
Marion
Kenneth Campbell
S. 16Th St
Long
Stallar and
Lath Streets
Reggie Feezer
Public Buildings Committee Begins Work in Carbondale
The Carbondale Public Building Committee starts work on interrelated live projects. Led by chair John C. Petrich and city officials, members divide tasks from occupant and financing inquiries to federal funding review and zoning alignment with the Plan Commission. Progress is slated for June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
John C. Petrich
D. Blaney Miller
Feirich
Fowces
Public Building Committee
Carbondale Plan Commission
Willam Bowsden
Bri Hudgens
Edgar Stephens Sr
Jim Walker
Cadle Rites in Marion for Mrs Florence Cadle
Florence Cadle 64 of Springfield died Monday night at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Born September 18 1901 in Wall Creek she was daughter of William and Alta Chitty. She married Clarence Ollis who died in 1935 and later Riley Cadle. Survived by daughter Wanda Felts and stepdaughter Joanne Donnelly, sister Madge Ellis and four grandchildren. Services Friday at 11 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home Marion with burial at McKinney Chapel Cemetery. visitation after 4 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Cadle
Springfield
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Wall Creek
William
Alta Lannom Chitty
Clarence Ollis
Riley Cadle
Cadle
Wanda Felts F
Joanne Donnelly
Rockford
Madge Ellis
St. Louis
Mitchell Funeral Home
Marion
Wilbur Romick
Bur‘jal
McKinney Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Independent Voters Organization
Conservancy District
Baker
West Frankefort
State
House
West Frankfort High School
Cobden Firm
Murphysboro
Iron & Metal CO
Gartside
Jamaica
Caprice
C. “‘Cuddies
the Graap
Murdale
Murdale Shopping Center
Carhondwe
Catalina
Marion Public Square
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!