Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • Page 1

"7777 MATTOON ii i mnic V77A MT? n-uiiiwiv i in 3 I I Z3 112fh YEAR 270 20 PAGES MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1967 1 10 CENTS PHONE 235 5656 h- 4 i Zjl I te. o) a7 g)inii- Ussy woods .1... I (oD1(oJ area. of construction In the fall of 1968. 1 "If this is accomplished," Phipps observed, "it is quite "possible that construction will progress to the point that Lake Land College students can be on the new campus in the fall of 1970." The 38 voting precincts, were located in five counties.

An analysis of the voting pattern in each county by individual precinct follows. In the pre-. (Continued on Page 3) ress of the college." "It shows," he concluded, "universal support 1 of the ntire area." Phipps indicated that approval of the issue paved the way for 'board consultation with their financial advisors on the amount of the bonds and their future issuance. It also clears the way, he said, for intensive work by the board's architects toward a target date for the beginning A $3,910,000 building bond issue for Lake Land College rresounding approval Sat-." urday when voters passed the proposition on a "7,238 to 2,805 vote margin. Voters, about 10,000 of them, went to the polls for seven hours 'Saturday in a chill driving rain.

The weather is credited with keeping the total vote below earlier predictions. The proposal, which insures the college district's share of matching funds for building and cquipp'ng a permanent campus, was defeated in only five of the 38 voting. precincts. Negative" margins were tal-. lied at precincts 1n Fairgrange, Lerna, Hutton and Oakland, all in Coles County, and in Beech-er City in Effingham County.

A tie vote was recorded at Shuniway. By 8 p.m., Saturday, results had been received from 26 of the precincts, and the proposition was carrying by a solid two-to-one margin. The margin was holding at that level when at about 9:30 p.m. the two. Mattoon precincts reported to headquarters at the Lake Land College office at 1921 Richmond.

At Precinct No. 9, Jefferson Junior High School 1,110 votes were cast in favor of the proposal and 255 votes were recorded against. At Precinct No. 10, Central Junior High School, a total of 1,109 affirmative votes were tallied and 337 negative votes were cast. In Mattoon, 2,829 countable votes were cast, while in Char- ieston, 833 vote's were tallied.1 In Effingham, at Precinct No.

30, 1,071 votes vt counted. College officials, jubilant of a margin described by many as a surprise, termed the victory a "vote of confidence." Virgil Judge, president of the college, told the1 'Journal-Gazette, "The people have confirmed their-decision that they junior college in this "We wil try," he continued, conduct the school in such a way that they will be proud: of their decision." Clem Phipps, chairman of the Lake Land board, "estimated that more than 500 persons in the district had volunteered their efforts in behalf of the bond issue proposal. "We regard this vote," he said, "as a tremendous vote of confidence in the board, the administration and the prog 9 Local Organizations Plan Sesquicent ennial Calendar program of the University of Illinois will be held at the Organizations in Mattoon and all of Coles County are formulating final plans for the Douglas Friendship Art Gal community's participation in the celebration of Illinois' 150th anniversary as a state. 5 chairman of the committee; Mayor Morgan Phipps is the executive director. Members of the board of directors are H.

R. Checkley, Mrs. Helen Douglas," H. Er-win, George Fairweather, Leonard A. Finnegan, Lee Foreman, Harry Gaines, William Grimes Dr.

A. Mont lery in Mattoon. In addition to the usual prize ribbonsthere will be" cash awards for the best pictures of Coles County historical Illinois became the 21st state of the Union, on Dec. 3, 1818, when President James Monroe signed the official document scenes in commemoration of theSesquicentennial. Massey, Mrs.

Sam Ochman, The celebration officially be- During the month of- April, a-spe-l Frank-Jlohchell livJiedJLSelL gan-this-morning-when Jefferson Junior-gfcJJchool. cial 21-iitar American flag was is planning an art exhibit for the Douglas gallery. Included raised over the nation capitol and over the capitol in Ji? ill in the exhibit will be various displays depicting the historical Charleston launched its cele growth of Mattoon, Coles Coun ty and Illinois. April, the Mattoon Civil De bration this morning with a ceremony at historic Moore House six miles south of Charleston. R.

E. Shanks, Mrs. Lee Steward and Alex Summers. Mrs. Herman Slutsky is secretary-treasurer.

Civic1 clubs meeting weekly for lunch are planning programs along Sesquicentennial themes; special emphasis will be given to Lincoln during the week of Feb. 12. During the week of March 15-24, the annual Coles County "Town and Country Art -Show" under, the supervision of the Farm and Home Extension fense Agency will conduct pro The Mattoon Sesquicenten- grams, beginning on April 6, when the agency hosts the an nual conference of the Illinois nial Commission is now in the process of formulating a calendar of the entire Mattoon Voters Go To Lake Land Polls Almost 3,000 registered voters CoHcge. Braving chill winds total of 629 cast negative went to two election precinct and driving rains, the voters votes. The unofficial vote polling places Saturday to cast 2,219 votes in favor of the margin In the district was cast ballots in the building proposition to issue bonds in 7,238 "Yes" and 2,805 "No." bond issue for Lake Land the amount of $3,910,000.

A Civil Defense Council. The meeting will kick-off a three year. M. Glenn Stevens is the ManOKAfter Heart Transplant Greenup Youth Drowns In Flooded Road By Toledo day program at Burgess-Os-born. In May, a gigantic parade is being planned in Mattoon in connection with celebration.

During the week of June 16, an old-fashioned musical melodrama of the type popular in the late 1800's will be staged at Burgess by Mattoon Community Theatre. Snow: Or a Working Girl's Secret," the play calls for an on-stage cast of from 13 to 20. Interested persons may contact Mrs. Lynne Ochman at teers searched throughout the TOISDO, 111. A 17-year-old Greenup youth was drowned out the transplant Washkansky would have been dead within a few days because his heart's muscle was worn down.

The landmark operation was CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) A South African man with the transplanted heart of a 25-year-old girl pumping his blood announced today: "I am feeling much nigni. xnanceuors ooay was found at about Sunday, a quarter of mile downstream. Chancellor was captain of the Cumberland High School, cross near here Saturday, night when he attempted to escape from his car caught in the flooding Ecumenical Service Here 234-3129. supervised by Drr Jan. H.

Also during June, theVMat- the hospital's chief surgeon, country team this fall and was toon Memorial Hospital -Auxili with-Prof. Chris Barnard per a member of The ecumenical service, centered on Christian symbolism, and the meaning of Christmas, drew more than 700 persons to the church. It was the first service of its kind ever held in Mattoon. Club," an organization for ath A Franciscan Brother from St. Joseph Seminary in' Teii-topolis provided brass accompaniment to several of the musical settings which were part of an Advent service conducted at the First Methodist Church here Sunday- night.

forming the main surgery. Surgeons removed the heart berland High-School, was. drivr ing with Rita Cutts, 15, of Toledo' when the car became swamped. She told police that she and Chancellor- climbed -to-4heiop of the car when it became surrounded. Chancellor, she said, persuaded her to swim for safety first.

As she neared land, she heard him cry out and then he disappeared. Authorities said that she then went to a farmhouse to seek help. Cumberland County sheriff's officers, state police and volun- letes who have run more than ary will sponsor a Garden Walk. The day of the walk, June 9, also marks the opening of a show of table settings at Douglas Friendship" Gallery. a 100 miles.

He- wasalso active in the water of Cottonwood Creek. Authorities said that Daniel Vance Chancellor, drowned at about 10 p.m. Saturday after his car ran into a valley where a country road running parallel to the creek was flooded with eight feet of water. The roadway is located about a mile east of Bradbury in Cumberland County. The youth, a senior at Cum-" youth organizations of the Pres from Miss Darvall's body first and kept it going by a mechanical pump while they took out Washkansky's damaged heart.

They then transplanted the A special observance is Louis Washkansky, 55, a Litlu uanian-born businessman, was able to speak 33 hours after a medical break-through operation. The tubes to "a respirator were removed from his throat, permitting him to speak his first words since Sunday's surgery. But he remained in a critical period at. what Groote Schuur Hospital called the world's first human heart transplant. Heart specialists around the byterian Church in Greenup.

planned for Labor Day, 1968, Daniel Chancellor was born and the Mattoon Ministerial at 'Historical Moment on Jan. 24, 1950, in Mattoon, girl's heart into the man chest the son of Vance and Marilyn and started it beating with jolts Association is planning anecu-menical service early in the year. White Chancellor. Of Ecumenical Fellowship In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Steve, Tim and Mark, all at The chancel choir of the from electrodes. "It was like turning the ignition switch of a car," said Dr.

Louw. The case was followed with extreme interest in the United States, where heart disease is the nation's leading killer. home; one sister Becky, at home; grandparents, Mr. and Methodist Church joined with the Franciscan brothers in singing the "Hallelujah Chorus" as world were waiting to see if Washkansky's body would accept or reject the heart of De-nise Ann Daryall, an accounting machine operatorkilled in a car crash. "The longer Washkansky goes Mrs.

William Chancellor of the climax of Jhe Greenup, and Mrs. Mary White Simpson of Chicago, and a The congregation, composed of ministers and laymen from great-grandmother, Mrs. Anna Alfred of Mattoon. on, the better," said Dr. Jaco a number of local and area An estimated 700 persons crowded the First Methodist Church here Sunday night to participate in an historic service heldjtere atj30j.m.4 The service, marking the opening of the Advent season, was conducted by Franciscan Brothers of St.

Joseph Seminary in Teutopolis. The "Service of Christian Symbols" was described by Dr. Clifford Brown, minister of the church, as "an historical moment of ecumenical fellowship" in Mattoon. bus G. Burger, medical supervi churches, both Protestant and Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Presbyterian Church in Green sor of the hospital, "although Catholic, attended a reception High School Cleared After Bomb Threat At neon today, Mattoon Sen up.

Burial will be in the Green for the Franciscans held at the Methodist Building immediately following the service. that does not mean the heart will not be rejected later. The body could decide in 5 or 10 years' time that it doesn't want The Christmas tree, erected up Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup after 4 p.m. today.

this heart." in the church and decorated with the traditional symbols of Washkansky, Jiad a tracheoto my a breathing tube inserted Christianity, was lighted during in his throat and could not the service. ior High School was evacuated after a bomb threat was received at the high school this speak although he was reported Help Wanted Tire man experienced or we will train. Goodyear Service Store, 1300 Broadway. Phone 235-0505. 124 The program for the service bore the symbols of both the Methodist and Catholic chur fully conscious Sunday- after noon after the five-hour opera tion.

He was being fed anticoa morning. The Journal-Gazette learned that shortly after 8 a.m. a male telephoned 1 the high About 20 Franciscan brothers and friars were directly involved in the presentation which included narration and musical settings on the symbolism inherent in "Angels and Arch-Angels" and its relation to the meaning of Christmas; 4 the presentation was made on the themes of Advent as PreDaration for the coming of ches and the coat of. arms of gulants to prevent blood clot-. the St.

Joseph Franciscan Bro ting. Dr. Berger-said that with- thers. school, said. and hung up.

Christ, the meaning of symbol 4 ism within Christianity, and the J7 CLOUDY symbolism of angels in connec Six crews of city police, sheriff's officers and city firemen began a systematic search of the building immediately after the call was received. At noon the entire building complex Was evacuated, and the building was. scheduled to Cloudy through Tuesday with tion with Christmas. a wanning trend. Chance of a 0 period or two of light rain tonight and Tuesday.

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Scotch pine trees, five and 6ne-half to seven your choice $3.29. 12-4 Fried Chicken Family style all you can eat. Four vegetables, slaw, dessert, drink included. Eat here. Open Tuesday through Sunday at 5 p.m.

Phone AD 4-2412 for free pizza delivery. V-PIZZA HAVEN 520 North 19th 12-6 Mirrors See our classified ad. Foley GlaSS 12-4 Today 35 to. 40. High Tuesday around remain empty until 12:30 p.mt' 50.

Journal 24 Hour Service Scene of Drowning Saturday A vehicle begins through the occupied by Daniel Chancel- decorations.1 Open now until Your name imprinted boxed Christmas cards, 50c per Clinic Tuesday Community Unit 2 will hold its third immunization clinic at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Franklin Elementary School. It is for school children only. Pre-schoolers will not be accepted. Editorials History Sports Television Women's Christmas, week days 8 a.m.

about 1,000 feet downstream. There is no bridge across the creek. A concrete section had been placed in the road to serve as a ford. 4 5 6, 7 8 12 15 19 box. BEN FRANKLIN STORE lor, 17, of Greenup, became swamped Saturday night.

The youth drowned and his body was found at 7 a.m. Sunday, to 8 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Flower Farm on flooded waters of Cottonwood Creek on. at rural road about a mile east of Bradbury in Cumberland County.

It was at -or near this point that a car Western Avenue Road. Farm i i Good Neighbor Shopping Center 124 1 Comics i II.