State files suit over land for Carbondale one way connector
The Illinois Division of Highways sues to condemn about 1400 square feet of land plus 400 square feet of temporary right of way at Freeman street and University avenue in Carbondale for a future one way couple connection from University avenue south to Illinois avenue. The Normandy Dorm area, owned by Saluki Enterprises of Harrisburg, is affected. Five houses will be removed and several properties have already been bought as part of the project. Construction could start in 1964 if included in the 1964 highway program.
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State Division of Highways
Freeman Street
University Avenue
Normandy
Saluki Enterprises
Harrisburg Group
Illinois Avenue
University
Ilinois Avenue
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
J. L. Burnett
Carbondale
Burnett
Robert Davenport
Harrisburg
Saluki Enterprises Group
Burnett Sai
Division of Highways
South University Avenue
Milt Street
Tlinois
South Minors Avenue
Mill Street
B. Miller's
Colletti
Beaiy
Millane University Avenue
Millaureau
Corwin Rohrbach
Carbondale Plan Commission
Ralph Gray
Fueway
Ut Angular
Millkent
Hingis Avenue
Moose Club
Hous House
Mill
Ilinois
Meiers Vending Ser
Purchaseel
Southern Mindis Vice
C. C. Smith-Lybar University
Aelite Outdoor Education Association, Inc
Hlinois
Marty Chestnnut
Sycamore
jGoel
Schovarta House
Ave
Silcyeamore
Kan ‘Peeter
Charlotte Zimmerschield
Tlinois Avenue
Chestnut
Wesley Foundations
Chestnut Street
Grand Street
Isoo
Ulingis Avenue
Freeman
Ami
Erwin Sullivan
Moose Lodge
Walker Selwarla
D. Blaney Miller
Pam
Southern Winds University
Delyle W. Morris
SIU
Morris
SIU University Center
University Center
STU
Chautauqua Street
Grand Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Parking Plan Details for City Connector Streets
Parking will be retained on University Avenue and Mlingis Avenue in the one way sections. There will be no parking on any of the connector streets east of Carico Street.
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Carico Street
University Avenue
Mlingis Avenue
Weather Summary for Crab Orchard and Nearby Lakes
Area conditions report yesterday and today with temperatures from 36 at 7 a.m. to 64 noon and 67 high. Today's 6 p.m. reading 50, precipitation trace since yesterday 7 a.m. Crab Orchard Lake is 2 inches below spillway, Devil's Kitchen Lake at spillway, Little Grassy Lake 2 inches below spillway. Sunrise 4 37 a.m. Sunset 8 18 p.m.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Devil’s Kitchen Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Traffic Load Relief Seen in Carbondale One-Way System
Illinois traffic officials report the central area along Main and Illinois avenues in Carbondale as the busiest stretch, with averages near 11,900 cars daily north of Grand and 9,700 daily on Main west of Grand. Officials plan a $500,000 right of way sale next year, aiming to ease congestion by converting one-way traffic and reallocating lanes.
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Carbondale
Ilinois
Main
Central
Grand Ave
Illinois Avenue
Ave
Grand
Traf- Main Street
Grand Avenue
Lola Enn Atest State Division of Highways
Willow Street
Willow
Cary
Main Street
Fire Damages $50,000 at Illinois Power Plant
A fire at the Southern Illinois Power Cooperative plant south of Marion caused $50,000 in damage. Insulation around a water box on the No 2 condenser ignited about 4 pm Tuesday, but plant workers and Marion firefighters contained it before turbines were affected. The blaze caused smoke, soot, and control wiring damage. plant reopening for electricity is not delayed and Lake of Egypt access remains on schedule.
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Ilinois
Marion
Clevenger
Lake of
Egypt
Murphysboro Offers Area For University Growth
Murphysboro officials and chamber leaders proposed land and facilities to Southern Illinois University for expansion. SIU President Morris said the university appreciates the offer and will review it at the next board meeting while a Carbondale chamber vote seeks to halt SIU expansion within city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Delyte W. Morris R. G. Crisenberry
Chamber
Carbondale
Stu
Crisenberry
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Marion Nash
M. J. Bozaru
R. G. Crisenberry
Morris
Investi- Morris
Siu Crisenberry
Vocallana Technical Institute
Mortis
M. d. Bozarth
Joe Williams
Board of Trustees
Te Enly
Southern Tlinois University
Chamber Board of Directors
SIU Officials Cite Identified Students in City Club Fight
SIU officials say three Southern Illinois University students were clearly identified by Johnston City men as involved in a Sunday fight near the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club. One student allegedly carried a knife, one a gun, and one started the clash, with investigations continuing into the roles of SIU and the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.
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Southern Thinois University
Johnston City
Zaleski
Herrin Justice of the Peace
Olen Ballard
Herrin Hospital
SIU
Ballard
John Doe
Thomas Leffler
STU
Sigma Tau Gamma
West City
SIU Carbondale
Refuge Work Contract OK'd for Crab Orchard Lake
A 108.26 contract to pave roads and improve camp sites at Crab Orchard Lake will go to Southeastern Construction and Paying Co. Harrisburg firm awarded by Rep. Kenneth J. Gray. Project covers 2.2 miles of new road 1.8 miles of existing road 820 camp site parking areas five new parking lots near Carterville Beach Lookout Point road boat ramp and Crab Orchard Yacht Club.
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Thierior
Crab Orchard Lake
Harrisburg
Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Robert Personius
Southeastern Construction and Paying Co
Pirate's Cave
Carterville Beach
Immanuel Lutheran Church to Break Ground for School
Immanuel Lutheran Church Murphysboro will break ground for a three room school addition after Sunday services at 10 a.m. The drive began two weeks ago to raise 7200 dollars for the east side project. The one story building will be largely built by members as enrollment grows. Immanuel School now uses the church basement and auditorium stage for classes with about 45 students. Established in 1897.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Murphysboro
W. H. Kohlmeier
Lions Award Presented to Carbondale Clinic
The Carbondale Clinic received a community service award from the Carbondale Lions Club today honoring service to Carbondale. Roger Spear, club president, announced the 1961 origin of the Lions award. Clinic executives Dr. Roy Philipp, Dr. Ang Hh Reed, and Dr. John Golf accepted at a luncheon at the Jilks Club.
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Carbondale
Carbondale Lions Club
Lions Club
Carsbondale
Roger Spear
Roy Philipp
Ang Hh
Reed
John Golf
Jilks Club
McDonald Named Assistant Superintendent in Randolph County
Waldo McDonald, seventh grade teacher at Chester Community Grade School, is named assistant superintendent of Randolph County schools. The appointment takes effect Aug. 5 as Vincent Birchler begins his term as county superintendent, succeeding Ned Carlton. Birchler, a Democrat, was elected without opposition in November.
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Waldo McDonald
Chester
Randolph County
Vincent Birchler
Birchler
Ned Carlton
Firm Decides Against Site for Supreme Transformer
Supreme Transformer Co of Ordill will not move into the former Sangamo Electric buildings in Ordill. The 50,000 square foot space was ruled out as inadequate. Relocation is at a standstill, with a decision possible by end of July. The move could add 100 jobs. current employment is 225.
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Supreme Transformer Co
Ordill
Sangamo Electric Co
Supreme
Sangamo
George Krenzelak
Supreme Transformer
Krenzelak
Jackson County to test new tax forms for device
Jackson County tests a newly devised form system for a National Cash Register device to simplify tax bill preparation. Delmar Ward notes the update shifts tax data to the collector’s book side for easier entry. If tests go well next week, 10,000 forms may be ordered for thorough testing and operator training.
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Jackson County
Coty
Delmar Ward
Ed du Cote
National Cash Register Co
Ward
du Cote
Kerr Dies Retired Engineer James Kerr 74 Carbondale
James Edward Kerr 74 of 305 W College St Carbondale died early today at Doctors Hospital Carbondale of a heart condition. He worked 44 years for Illinois Central Railroad as a retired engineer and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers. He leaves wife Bess Kerr son Edward Urbana two grandchildren a brother Will Brookport and two sisters Mrs C C Whitworth Brookport and Mrs Mark Welton Temple Hill. Funeral services 1 50 pm Sunday at Van Nalla Funeral Home Carbondale Rev Don R Crocker officiating Burial Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 pm Saturday.
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Bess Kerr
Edward
Urbana
Will
Brookport
C. C. Whitworth
Mark Welton
Temple Ail
Nala Funeral Home
Carbondale
Don R. Crocker
First Methodist Church
Oakland
Mines Working Saturday Widelity and Burning Star Summary
Mines Working Saturday includes Widelity Mines operating while Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2 are listed as not working. The note indicates a mixed status across sites with Saturday shifts at Widelity.
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University and
Illinois Avenues
Ger Body Shop
Moose
Refuge
Murphysboro Church
Immanuel School
Kohlmeir
Lions
McDonald
Jackson
County Board of Supervisors
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