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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1972
Page
17
The forecast calls for sunny and warm conditions with tonight’s showers affecting parts of the East and Northern Great Plains. Rain is expected in portions of the Great Plains States with cooler air moving in.
CARBONDALE births include Balazedeh fr and Mrs Mohammad a Monday at Hospital, with several names following. In Kemeriat neaphtal Cnester and Hley LAMCZYK noted. Washington County Hospital Nashville reports a birth for Mr and Mrs Eimer on Monday. Benton records a birth at a hospital. Frankfort notice mentions a birth event at the seat.
Marriage licenses listed include Witam and Buchholz both 29 of Murphysboro with other parties. Sylvia Irene Hall and Carbondal John Hartiet and Christina Traylor with Ysboro Jerry Houston. Walters and Le Pyran both 21 in Murphysboro with Lee Jones. Adeline Marie Youn and Alex Prey Jr both from Murphysboro. Deborah Ann Molt 20 and Kenneth Leo Ells 22 with Ginger Gearhart 16, all of Murphysboro.
The West Frankfort City Council approved a stop sign at Franklin streets and authorized Mayor Mike McClatchey to attend a municipal league meeting in Kankakee June 2-14. They granted a building permit to Ben Edwards to add to his house, with conditions to meet codes. Edwards has footing done at 100 dollars, and the addition must be at least 10 feet from an alley. The council voted a 100 dollar bonus to Harold Culbertson’s family, noting Culbertson was a police officer who died last week. They discussed keeping dangerous animals, noting possible state prohibitions and police investigation. Dr R J Wolle was named Tables Inspector at 3 dollars per dog, and Clyde Morgan was rehired as rabies inspector. Fradkow reshie, District 13 state police reports to build two bridges at Pond Creek, cost 2,500 dollars each, with local township financing. An accident on Rt 37 north of Willoughby Road involved James E Williams and Bonby J Willoughby, causing major vehicle damage.
Police report in Carbondale lists Eddie James 20 and Charles Brown 20 of 314 Bailey Hall SIU campus charged with theft after two rolls valued at $4 were taken from Don's Shal Station. James and Brown posted $625 bond each and await circuit court appearance. Also arrested were Doone G. Nudd 2 of 2 N Allyn St for driving while intoxicated after a car ran over a curb near West Main and Oakland. Nudd released on $550 bond with driver’s license suspended. Jerias Ballet W. McPheron 25 of 65 Tend Sty charged with reckless driving, resisting officers, no valid license, and fictitious plates after a pursuit through Egyptian Heights. McPheron refused breathalyzer. jailed in Williamson County. No bail or court date listed.
Fire calls across multiple towns report minor damage after electrical and trash fires. incidents include Elkville Marlon and Mt Vernon with sprinkler discharge and vehicle involvement. Local governance covers school calendar approvals budgets police gear bids dog quarantine fines and maintenance contracts.
A string of traffic court entries from Murphysboro Carbondale Elkville and nearby towns lists drivers cited for speeding improper stationing failing to yield and other violations. Also noted is the death of Elsie Robinson 78 of Sesser with funeral plans in Hazel Dell Baptist Church and burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Surviving relatives include a son Wathan and four grandchildren.
The forecast notes a high Monday of 32 with an overnight low of 57. At 9 am today the temperature is 2. Precipitation from 7 am Monday to 7 am today is none. Sunset today is 9:15. Sunrise is Wednesday at 5:38 and sunset Wednesday is 8:16.
A summary of building permits filed in Murphysboro and Carbondale includes J L Stone for a carport at 2124 Walnut St costing 1200, Robert Ellis demolition at NCIS Walnut St for City National Bank, Neon Sign Co advertising signs, Bam-Commlarde remodel at 92N With Sty, Lindell Ave carport at 2129, and 550 estimate. Geary Construction adding to a commercial building on W College valued at 3700. Associated Lumber building a new single family dwelling for Jordan Daniels on Rantra Place with value 918000. Buckley Construction for a 105 unit project for Jackson County Housing Authority on Old West Main valued at 912000. Murdale Builders for a rear office addition for William Jane Trust at 43 W Main valued at 4300. plus smaller entries for Arion, Lyman, Griggs, and others.
Multiple obituaries and death notices list Edith Cain Gross 65 of Anna with service at Norris and Son in Jonesboro and burial in Raleigh, plus Eunice Jackson 72 of Chester, Anna J Seller 82 of Dongola, Mary Ellen Borum 83 of Marion, Charles Monaghan Sr 88 of West Frankfort, and other locals. Records note marriages, birthplaces Raleigh Saline County near Raleigh, and relatives including spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren. Services occur at local churches and funeral homes with dates in May and June, reflecting community loss and religious rites.
The home of Mr and Mrs John Margherio at 108 XN ath St Herrin was misprinted. The Southern Illinoisan ran an incorrect wedding anniversary note and misdated pastor Rev C R Walker resignation from Marion First Baptist Church, incorrectly stating February instead of April 2.
Hogs receipts 5,000 head with no major shifts in prices. Cattle receipts 1,800 head with slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady to 25 lower, cows and bulls steady. Holsteins and cutters show limited movements. calves quoted at 45 to 52 dollars for top grades.
Ruby Rushing 69 a Carterville businesswoman died at her 417 W Grand Ave home about 10 45 p m Monday apparently from a fatal heart attack She and husband Floyd operated the Ben Franklin Variety Store in Carterville for years A lifetime resident she was a member of First Baptist Church Carterville and the Carterville Merchants Association Born April 19 1903 in Carterville she was the daughter of Frank and Dora Musgrave Royster She married Floyd Rushing in 1927 in Festus Mo She is survived by her husband a daughter Joyce Stevens a sister Eva Reed and two brothers Funeral services were planned for 1 30 p m Thursday at the Riggin Funeral Home Carterville Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery Carterville Friends may call after 5 p m Wednesday In lieu of flowers contributions were requested to the First Baptist Church Carterville Elizabeth Porter 79 Owensboro Ky died Monday in Extended Care Owensboro Nursing Home Porter formerly resided in Herrin Born Sept 23 1802 in Hartford Ky daughter of Alonzo and Mollie French Stevens Her husband Almer preceded her in death Surviving are a daughter Mrs Raymond Lee Gray Plant City Fla two sons Orville Tracyton Wash and Stanley Booneville Ind eight grandchildren 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Funeral services pending at Duke Funeral Home Bartford Ky Burial will be held in Hartford
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