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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1963

Page

3

Courts Issue 06 Judgments In Tax Drive

Jackson County courts issued 66 judgments Friday for unpaid personal property tax bills or court costs dating to 1959 1961. Circuit Court ordered 23 judgments and County Court 38 with a mix of tax bills plus costs and costs only. Notable defendants include Ava Floyd G Walker Earl Mitchell Ben Vancil Jim Doss Claud H Dunham and many others across Carbondale Makanda Murphysboro Elkville and De Soto.

Jackson County Ava Floyd G. Walker Earl Mitchell Elmer Easton Ben Vancil Bob Beisner Presley Brooks Campbell Hill Claud H. Dunham Rt. 4 Murphysboro Jim Doss Gorham Circuit Court Elkville Thomas G. Manning Jesse Tripp Haskell H. Sickler J. L. Derossett Henry Nawfarmer Theodore Phelps Jacob Mary L. Jennings de Soto George Calhoun Makanda Herbert E. Morgan H J. Reed E. Main St Carbondale William C. Davis Lee Lawrence Harold Dean Cox Morris Bantel Woodrow Pritchett Bill Atterberry William E. Tope Jack B. Hayes Charles Cavaness Alto Pass Harold D. Pulley Effie Humphrey Vergennes Edward Tucker Raymond Lee Fred House Jesse Hickam Loren Worthen Charlotte Foster William Underwood James Havens Dowell Richard Croessman Bob McCabe Ava — Willa Evelyn Lee Edmond C. Pruitt Joe Burkey Rt. 1 Wendell Bu Jim Shingleton Joe Casarta John Bird Victor Level

Murphysboro Township to face deficit in road and bridge plan

The township budget for roads and bridges shows a $9 214 45 shortfall against estimated expenditures for the year ending July 1964. Road fund deficits amount to $8 413, while bridge work carries a $801 45 deficit. The plan, labeled as needs not spending, will be discussed at a 1 PM public hearing and 2 PM board meeting in Murphysboro. A final approval goes to the county clerk and highway department to set 1964 tax rates. Blair House showcases Chip Pendale chairs Aubusson carpets and Paul Revere crafted silver pieces in an unrelated note.

Murphysboro Township George Bergsmiller Murphysboro S. 10Th St Borgsmiller

Murphysboro Township assessments rise on 14 properties

Jackson County Board of Review wrapped Murphysboro Township books as 14 properties saw value increases or new additions. Roy Gilbert said some gains reflect improvements and new construction, with specific property owners listed and totals updated.

Murphysboro Jackson County Board of Review Roy Gilbert Marie Dean Dewey St T. A. Young Thomas Ingram Rt. 4 Bonnie Lockwood

Herrin United Fund Starts Campaign Set Oct 1

Herrin United Fund workers plan a campaign kickoff October 1 with a goal of 28700, about 2000 below last year’s target. Eleven agencies will share funds including Boy Scouts 7500 and Girl Scouts 3600, with Teen Town down to 500 as its building is largely paid for. Training begins September 23 and a booster breakfast is planned September 26 at the Herrin Public Library.

Herrin United Fund Herrin Children’s Emergency Aid Fund Girl Scouts Egyptian Association For the Boy Scouts Young Men's Christian Association Red Cross Salvation Army Herrin School For Williamson County Mental Health Association Jack Murphy UF Board of Directors Bank of Herrin Murphy Robert Cook Ed Goodwin Cook Leon Zwick Link Perrine George Jensen Jim Bracy Tony Avrips Morgan Sweeney Bob Jeralds Goodwin Gene Horn William Patterson Walter Williamson George Allen Glen Thurman Maurice Stilley Larry Davis Dan DeClue Bob Brewer Herrin Public Library

City issues 14 wheel tax summonses in Carbondale

Fourteen summonses have been served to residents who failed to pay the wheel tax after about 409 notices were sent. Some 2,436 residents have purchased wheel tax stickers. If a summons defendant misses trial a default judgment allows seizure of personal property to cover the tax plus about $11 in court costs.

Carbondale Marguerite Boyd Robert Schwartz

Wapella Festival Serves Beans and Corn Bread Free

Wapella Illinois August 31 AP The De Witt County town closed its annual Corn and Beans Festival by serving 500 pounds of beans and 400 pounds of corn bread free to residents and visitors.

Wapella Ill de Witt ‘County

Man Killed While Hunting In Johnson County

A Harrisburg man, John Stevers, 26, was killed in an accidental hunting death two miles north of New Burnside. Dale Reynolds, 20, testified he fired at a squirrel about 35 yards away, hitting Stevers in the face and neck with a .12 gauge shotgun. Stevers died within 15 minutes. funeral plans are with Gibbons Funeral Home.

Johnson County John Stevers Harrisburg Stevers Dale Reynolds New Burnside Reynolds Lucille Vinson Roy Jerome Stevers Gibbons

Glove Firm Chairman Dies

George Lurie 69 chairman of Good Luck Glove Co. Carbondale and Metropolis died Saturday in Holden Hospital Carbondale. He founded the company with brothers in 1926 and helped consolidate with Houghten Glove Co. in 1931. Funeral details set for Monday at St Francis Xavier Church Carbondale.

George Lurie Good Luck Glove Co Carbondale Metropolis Holden Hospital Lurie Valley Road Marissa Houghten Glove Co Good Luck Houghten Bernard Nate Pete St. Louis Pauline Sokol Los Angeles Calif Sophie Silver Bertha Hellzer Fay Turner Sonia Simon Evelyn Schenker Miami Fla St. Francis Xavier Church Melvin B. Haas Calvary Cemetery Huffman Funeral Home

Colp Hit-and-Run Probe Ties Dice Game at Tavern

Police hunt a hit and run driver after a reported dice game at a Colp tavern Saturday. A passenger in Burgess’s car is held on disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Burgess admits a game but denies taking part. officers pursued through several stops before the driver fled toward Johnston City.

Colp Herrin Bobby R. Burgess Frank Caliper New Orleans 11Th Hierin Burgess Caliper Colp Road Herrin-Colp Road Park Avenue Johnston City Roy Cole Key Kenneith Marion

Herrin City Employees Approved for Specific Pay Increases

Pay raises take effect for Herrin city workers with new annual salaries and increments. Notable changes include the police chief from 4725 to 5200, the fire chief from 4725 to 5200, the parking meter patrolman rising to 4290 with a 1290 bump, and the deputy city clerk plus three water clerks each gaining about 311.

Herrin City Water Department

Stock Car Races Highlight Williamson County Fair

Williamson County Fair opens in Marion with Youtharama Stage Show and free gate day. More than 57 stock cars and drivers compete tonight at 7 30 p m. Prize money of 3000 dollars offered in the western horse show with two sessions Monday. Rhodes Show from KFVS TV appears Tuesday night. Grandstand admission is 1 dollar with 50 cent gate. box seats 1 50.

Williamson County Fair Kfvs-Tv The Turnpike Association Rhodes

Mines and output status across operations

The report lists mine activity for Monday and Tuesday showing several mines working and not working. Fidelity Burning Star and Orient have multiple entries with identifiers. Zeigler and Old Ben appear with varying statuses.

Orient Old Ben Zeigler

Plan Group To Be Picked In University Center

About 100 area residents will meet at 7 30 p m on September 5 in the University Center Ballroom at Southern Illinois University to form an Overall Economic Development Program committee. The panel will draft a development plan for Jackson Williamson Franklin and Perry Counties to stay eligible for Area Redevelopment Administration loans and grants. Subcommittees from each county are expected. The meeting is led by the state Board of Economic Development the ARA and agriculture agencies.

University Center Southern Illinois University Jackson Williamson Franklin Perry Area Redevelopment Administration ARA State Board of Economic Development Agriculture Agencies

Court Clerks Meeting Set Across Nine County District

Chief Judge Clarence E. Wright Carbondale of the First Circuit Court District calls a meeting of county clerks and circuit clerks in Williamson County Marion at 10 a m Wednesday. Discussion focuses on mutual problems for clerks and judges under the statewide judicial reorganization effective January 1.

Clarence E. Wright Carbondale First Circuit Court District Williamson County Marion

Pupils Return To School Tuesday At Marion High

Marion High School pupils must report to their home rooms at 8 30 a m on Tuesday according to principal A C Storme. About 925 pupils picked up assignment ecards this week.

Marion High School A. C. Storme

Prell Named Director of SIU Bureau of Business Research

Arthur Ely Prell becomes full time director of the SIU Bureau of Business Research at 901 S Elizabeth St Carbondale. The bureau, founded in 1957, expands to larger quarters with Prell leading and John Fohr editing the Business Bulletin and aiding research and sponsored projects.

Bureau of Business Research Southern Illinois University Arthur Ely Prell Maritz, Inc St. Louis S. Elizabeth St Carbondale SIU School of Business Prell U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Washington University University of Minnesota Minnesota University of New Hampshire John Fohr The

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