Funeral set for longtime Murphysboro educator Frank Parrish
Frank P. Parrish 79 of 428 North 16th Street Murphysboro died September 7 1978 at Memorial Hospital Carbondale after a long illness. He taught in Jackson County for eight years served as principal and coach at Logan Junior High and worked 25 years as auditor and supervisor for Martin Oil Co Carbondale. He held many civic and fraternal roles including Masons Shrine units Scottish Rite Ainad Temple and served on the Murphysboro Township assessor staff and Jackson County Jury Commission. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday at Denny and Pettett Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to United Methodist Church Murphysboro or Jackson County Cancer Fund.
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Frank P. Parrish
16Th St
Murphysboro
Memorial Hospital
Carbondale
Parrish
Jackson County
Logan Junior High
Martin Oil Company
New Era Dairy
United Methodist Church of
Methodist Men’s Club
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Ainad Temple
East St. Louis
Valley of Southern Ilinois
St. Louis
Vergennes
Frank P. Parrish Sr
Emma Carlisle Par
Vivian Modglin
Mary E. Waller
Styrest
Arthur
Hugh
John
Homer
Irl
Denny and Pettett Funeral Home
Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery
United Methodist Church
Jackson County Cancer Fund
Two Sep 1978 Deaths Reported in Southern Illinois Area
Multiple obituary notices detail the deaths of Charles L. Yancey 50 of Carbondale and Katherine Nelson 47 of Freeburg both occurring Sept 7 1978. Yancey a U S Army veteran and Moose Lodge member survived by siblings and nieces with services at Walker Memorial Chapel Carbondale. Nelson associated with Heroine United Methodist Church Springfield Civic Newcomers and survived by husband daughter and siblings with services pending at Pyatt Funeral Home Pinckneyville. Additional notices list Ruth Aikman Sweitzer 84 of Lawrenceville who died Sept 8 1978 with arrangements pending.
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Charles L. Yancey
Route 3
Carbondale
Memorial Hospital
Yancey
Moose Lodge
U.S. Army
Mr. Yancey
Makanda
Hosea
Mattie Dillon Yancey
Helen Brandenburg
Irving
Texas
Ruby Miller
Kenneth
Clel
Ellsinore
Curtis
Owosso
Mich
Gordon
de Soto
Gertie Goins
Herrin
Walker Memorial Chapel
Oakland Cemetery
Pinckneyville
Katherine Nelson
Freeburg
Four Fountains
Belleville
Nelson
Heroine United Methodist Church
Springfield
Civic Newcomers of
Anderson, Ind
Porter
Madonna
Dougan
Richard
Madonna Singer
Nichols-Smith Funeral Home
Lawrenceville
Ruth Aikman Sweitzer
Sweitzer
Manard center prisoner dies at Chester facility
Wesley Johnson age 62 died Thursday at Menard Psychiatric Center in Chester. Transferred Sept. 1 from Pontiac Correctional Center, he was serving 14 to 16 years for murder. Center officials say death appears natural. autopsy planned.
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Menard
Chester
Wesley Johnson
Pontiac
Johnson
Momence
Burglars Hit Carpet Store on Illinois 13 East
Jackson County deputies report burglars broke a sliding door panel to enter Niemann Carpet Mart on Illinois 13 east of Murphysboro. About $65 in office equipment and $250 in door damage were reported. No arrests have been made.
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Niemann Carpet Mart
Illinois
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Lottery Big Pay Day details and game cessation note
The Gold Strike lottery game has been discontinued. No further drawings or prize payouts are planned. Players with existing tickets should consult the official lottery notices for claim timelines and refunds.
Assault reports from SIU C students in separate cases
Two women students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale reported assaults to security police early today. Janice Licause, 18, was attacked while walking near Washington Street at 2 30 a m, kicked the assailant and escaped after a struggle. Teresa Bumgarner, 17, said a man in a car struck her on Neely Circle at 2 30 a m and a second man helped, as she fought back and noted the car licence number before they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Siu-C
Janice Licause
Neely Hall
Washington Street
Miss Lhause
Teresa Bumgarner
Neely Circle
Marion man charged after early morning shooting
Michael Simmons, 19, of Route 4, Marion, is jailed on a 15000 bond after being charged with attempted murder armed violence and aggravated battery. He allegedly shot Kenneth Turnage in the back near Turnage's State Street home. Turnage remains in fair condition at Marion Memorial Hospital with pellet wounds to back arms legs and head. Neighbors saw a man run toward a truck carrying a shotgun after the 645 a.m. shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Simmons
Route 4
Marion
Williamson County
Bracton Lockwood
Simmons
Williamson County States Attorney’s Office
Kenneth Turnage
Turnage
State Street
Marion Memorial Hospital
Job Corps Opens Golconda Center With Open House
The Job Corps Center in Golconda will host a public open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday featuring center tours and displays of youth activities and member projects. A Ft. Campbell band will perform and free blood pressure tests plus CPR demonstrations will be offered to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job Corps Center
Golconda
Job Corp
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Motorcycle and Car Stolen in Carbondale Case
William Ramer of Marion reported a 1977 Mercury Grand Marquis four door sedan with plate MR2799 stolen from outside the Elks Lodge after 2 p.m. Police were informed at 7:20 p.m. Jeff Childs of Lewis Park Apartments said his 1974 Honda motorcycle with plate 9665 was taken from the apartment lot around 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ramer
Marion
Carbondale
Elks Lodge
Ramer
Jeff Childs
Lewis Park Apartments
Carbondale Man Accused Of Bank Theft
Joseph Johnson, 55, of Carbondale, was arrested Thursday by Carbondale police on a Jackson County Warrant for theft. He allegedly confused a teller at First National Bank of Carbondale on August 25 to receive $95 extra. The warrant was issued August 30. Johnson is held in Jackson County Jail in Murphysboro with bond set at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Carbondale
Jackson County
Johnson
First National Bank of Carbondale
Murphysboro
Game farming eyed as major South African industry
Officials in South Africa say game farming could become a major industry. A Pretoria News report notes game animals mature faster than livestock, live longer, and that males stay fertile longer and yield more meat.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Hogs and cattle bids at National Stockyards trade mixed
Livestock at National Stockyards AP reports 4 000 hogs with fairly active trade. Bar rows and gilts up 25 to 50 cents. 1 2 200 240 lb hogs 49.25 49.50. mixed 230 250 lb 49.00 49.25. 240 270 lb 48.50 49.00. 270 290 lb 47.50 48.50. sows steady to weak with 300 450 lb 43.50 44.00 and over 450 lb 44.50 45.25. bears over 300 lb 41.50 42.00. 250 300 lb 41.00. under 250 lb 43.00. Cattle and calves 250 head, not enough for test. Sheep 25 head, no adequate price test.
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National
Carbondale Weekend Community Events Set Across Several Venues
Saturday events include an Auction and Flea Market in Carbondale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Arena lot, shop booths via 549-2146. GOLCONDA CCC Open House at 10 a.m.. Cedarhurst Craft Fair at Mt. Vernon from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. a 8 p.m. concert by Jesus Chuy Negrete at Cobden’s Casa Daycare Center. NAACP Gospel program at Gillespie Temple in Carbondale at 7:30 p.m.. Giant City Park interpretive programs with hikes and a night program. Williamson County Fair harness racing at Marion Fairgrounds at 3 p.m. with a tractor pulling contest at 6 p.m.. Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Carbondale.
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Ber of Commerce
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Chamber
Golconda Civilian Conservation Center
Cedarhurst
Mitchell Museum
Mt. Vernon
Jesus ‘‘Chuy
Negrete
Tha Casa Daycare Center
Cobden
Illinois Migrant Council
Fellowship House
Carbondale
Naacp Gospel Program
Gillespie Temple
James Morgan
Giant City State Park
Giant City Nature Trail
Interpretive Center
Williamson County Fair
Marion Fairgrounds
Farmers Market
Main
Washington
Coming The Harrison House Museum Opens to Public
Harrison House Museum in northwest Herrin opens to the general public for the first time this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Built in 1868 with bricks made on site, it was restored and furnished by Carl and Mrs. Bruce, owners. No admission fee. usual hours planned 2 to 4 p.m. each Sunday. Reachable by the first road north off the Herrin Corp Road.
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Harrison House
Herrin
Carl Bruce
Bruce
Herrin-Corp
SIU C offers final motorcycle course at Carbondale
The Safety Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale announces a last motorcycle course starting September 12. Course No. 18 runs 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through September 23. Registration via Continuing Education, Washington Square Building C, call 536 7751. Motorcycles and helmets provided. Participants must be at least 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Washington Square
Building C
Sunday Meetings for Genealogy Society in Carterville
The Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois holds a 2 p.m. Sunday session in the Learning Resource Center at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Lucille Lawler of Ridgway is scheduled to speak on Gallatin County.
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Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Lucille Lawler
Ridgway
Gallatin County
Candle dipping at log cabin festival event Sunday
Program notes a 2 p.m. Sunday candle dipping at the log cabin near the Interpretive Center. Free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giant City State Park
German Folk Festival Sets Band Lineup at Carbondale
Calendar notes a German Folk Festival one mile east of University Mall Carbondale with Waterloo German Band 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and G Woodcock Polka Band 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Pi Sigma Epsilon and Carbondale Jaycees. Senior recital by Terry Hunter mezzo-soprano 3 p.m. Sunday at Old Baptist Foundation Southern Illinois University Carbondale with Susan Warner on the piano. Free and open to the public.
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University Mall
Carbondale
Waterloo
G. Woodcock
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Carbondale Jaycees
Terry Hunter
Old Baptist Foundation
Southern Illinois University
Susan Warner
Local Theaters Show Wide Mix of Classics and New Releases
A string of showings lists titles across venues in Carbondale Marion Harrisburg and Eldorado including Animal House Foul Play Hooper and Sgt Peters Lonely Hearts Club Band plus The Buddy Holly Story Airport 77 The Cheap Detective and American Graffiti with venues like Egyptian Drive-In Orpheum and Star lite Theatre offering a varied week slate.
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Webster
Steeleville
Varsity
Carbondale
Animal House
Saluki
Julia
Laura Mars
NEW Liberty
Murphysboro
Fox
Herrin
Airport
Marion Drive-In
Cinema 4
Marion
Hooper
The
Outer Space
ROXY
Coulterville
Teens
Cinema 1
Harrisburg
Orpheum
Mr. Toad
Starlite
Eldorado
Foul Play
How to Submit a Public Calendar Item
The Southern Illinoisan accepts free calendar notices for public meetings and entertainment. Send details to Calendar The Southern Illinoisan 710 North Illinois Carbondale IL 62901 one week before the event. Include date time place brief description and admission charge if any.
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Southern Illinoisan
North Illinois
Carbondale
Women miners rise as UMW leaders in Appalachia
In Huntington West Virginia Mary Maynard and Linda Triplett broke gender barriers, becoming underground miners and truck drivers who rose to lead United Mine Workers locals. They moved from poverty to about 325 weekly, challenging a male dominated field amid discrimination concerns highlighted by a Coal Employment Project complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Mary Maynard
Linda Triplett
U.S
Union
Appalachia
United Mine Workers
Ms. Triplett
Bethlehem Steel
Century
West Virginia
UMW
Maynard
Pittston
Elkay
Rum Creek
Rain Forecast Shifts Across Plains and South Regions
Rain is forecast for parts of North Dakota Texas New Mexico and likely eastern Texas southern Florida. Temperatures vary from cool in the northern Plains to warm in the southern Plains as air moves northward. Southern Illinois reached 91 degrees Thursday with a low of 62 and no precipitation. Early today the 9 am temperature was 70 with sunset at 7 11 pm and sunrise Saturday at 6 26 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Texas
New Mexico
Florida
Plains
Illinois
Carbondale Block Grant Hearing Declared a Bust
City officials and eight staff presented four years of Community Development Block Grant funded activities to a HUD required hearing in Carbondale. One citizen and a reporter attended. the sole participant had no comments and the meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Assist. City Manager Don Monty called the session opened at 7:07 p.m. and called it a bust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Don Monty
Rains Bring on Mosquitoes in Record Numbers
AP reports mosquitoes are biting in record numbers this year due to timely rain in spring and summer. Maryland expert Dr. Robert M. Altman ties upland and marsh mosquitos to rain and full moons, noting lunar tides can boost hatching and amplification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Robert M. Altman
Altman
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Frank Parrish
Martin Oil
Menard Center
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc
A.m
Gatsby’s
Merlin’s
Marion Man
Job Corps
Alcoholics Anonymous
All- Avon
St. Joseph Hospital
Greater Carbondale
Cham
Harrison
Vwomen
Doos Gomerray
National Weather Service
NOAA
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
National Georgraphic Society
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