Sheep Dog Trials at Williamson County Fair draw 64 entrants
William Reel counted 64 border collies from Tennessee for the Sheep Dog Trials, with Bers owned by Ralph Pulfer of Quincy winning first and a $3,000 purse distributed among the top 20. The 42 entrants were trained mainly in Scotland or England. costs ranged from 2,500 to 5,500 dollars for dogs, with training methods emphasizing ducks then sheep.
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Sue Fraley
William Reel
Reel
Tennessee
Bers
Ralph Pulfer
Quincy
Ohio
Pulfer
Candy
George Conboy
Wanatah
Ind
Bill Wyatt
Ray
Lewis Pulfer
Sidney
Craig
Vic
Ada Karrasch
Vandiver
Ala
Marion
Scotland
Karrasch
England
Richard Karrasch
Ada
Armband Night at Williamson County Fair Draws Crowds
The 125th Williamson County Fair enters its final four days with Armband Night drawing hundreds to the midway for unlimited rides at 3.50. Tonight features Danny and the Dreamers and Hit and Run at 7, with Odyssey and three wheeler races at 7.30.
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Williamson County
Danny and the Dreamers
Murphysboro rejects plan to remove mayor travel expenses
Murphysboro aldermen debated paying the mayor travel expenses of 150 dollars a month. Alderman William Ryan pushed against the routine bills while Alderman Mark Kennedy proposed raising the mayoral salary by 150 dollars but excluding travel costs. Kennedy's motion failed 5-4 as Don Morgan warned of higher retirement fund costs if the salary rose.
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Murphysboro
H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinois
Sydney Appleton
William Ryan
Mark Kennedy
Kennedy
Don Morgan
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Richman moves to rent more court space despite county opinion
Jackson County Circuit Judge Richard E. Richman plans to lease additional space for court operations, brushing aside an opinion by Assistant State's Attorney Paul Baertschi that the county board cannot fund it except in emergencies. County officials clash over temporary and long term fixes as bar association urged action for years.
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Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Richard E. Richman
Jackson County
Richman
Paul Baertschi
Robert Crim
Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Crim
Baertschi
Jackson County Bar Association
Du Quoin fair criticized for Willie Nelson refunds policy
Nelson concert refunds at Du Quoin State Fair sparked dispute after replacement Charlie Pride was announced. Briddick, 17, says policy hints were unclear and refunds were limited to mail or intermission time, with a 30 day window. He alleges miscommunication and rude treatment by officials, while Fair Board Chairman Emerson defends the process. Briddick has notified the Better Business Bureau seeking review.
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Brad Betker
The
Southern Illinoisan
Chris Briddick
Eldorado
Willie Nelson
du Quoin State Fair
Fair Board
David Emerson
Briddick
Sears Roebuck
Harrisburg
Nelson
Fair
Charlie Pride
Southern Illinois
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
University of Illinois
Champaign
Emerson
Better Business Bureau
St. Louis
Willisville moves to ban nude dancing at Marys Bar
Willisville officials plan to enforce an ordinance against nude or topless dancing after residents complained of burlesque type shows at Marys Bar on the town edge. Mayor Pro-tem Hoskin said the board will consult its lawyer before action while Sheriff Woolsey and the bar manager discussed enforcement and advertising claims.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Willisville
Mary’s
Illinois
Charles Hoskins
Woolsey
Kenneth Hanson
Hanson
Hoskin
Kenny’s
Kenny Rees
Good neighbor Arlie Cagle remembered by a grateful neighbor
A long remembrance of Arlie Cagle who died at 85. The author recalls Arlie’s helpful deeds from snow removal with a horse and sled to fixing doors and mowing lawns. Arlie built seven houses and ran a dormitory with his wife Faye. He retired after a stump explosion blinded him in one eye. The writer honors Arlie’s steady, honest character and lasting neighborhood impact.
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Ben Gelman
Arlie Cagle
New York City
Arlie
Carterville
Faye
Carbondale
West Main Street
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Edwardsville
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Morgan
Ryan
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James Scurus
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Leonard Pullis
David McDowell
Robert Renwick
Derman Leonard Williams
Appleton
Bill Green
William South
Public Defender
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
Judge South
South
Cain
Perry County
Jerry Woolsey
Robert Gandy
du Quoin
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