Bills Signed Into Law By Governor Ogilvie
Springfield Gov Richard B Ogilvie signed bills to continue recycling study of junk autos and to fund pollution control. He approved acts affecting state publications inter vivos trusts charitable and nonprofit corporations and the vehicle code. Other measures update publication data annexation petitions school code trusts tax rules and not-for-profit compliance with federal tax acts. The act takes effect immediately.
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Springfield
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Inter Vivos Trusts
Charitable Trust Act
House
Senate
Inter
Tllinois
Bishop Receives GE Fellowship for Louisville Program
Sterling Township High School counselor John Bishop has won a General Electric graduate fellowship to study at the University of Louisville this summer. He joins 49 other fellows from 11 states in the GE Guidance Program running June 21 to July 30. Each fellow takes six hours of study while gaining informal ties with faculty, GE personnel, and fellow students at the GE Complex in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Township
John Bishop
General Electric
University of Louisville
Bishop
G. E. Ees
Louisville
G. E
Boston
South Carolina
Illinois State University At Normal
University of Illinois
Champaign
Gathering At Dr Kenje Ogata Home
Dr and Mrs Kenje Ogata opened their home on Wood lawn Road in Sterling to local dentists and assistants Monday evening June 7. About 50 were present for the smorgasbord meal served from the kitchen on the adjoining patio and lawn. The evening was spent visiting and enjoying the Ogata's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenje Ogata
Woodlawn Road
Sterling
Ogata
South Pole colder than North Pole in comparison
A concise note states that the south pole experiences colder temperatures than the north pole, highlighting the greater chill of Antarctica compared with the Arctic regions. The remark underscores stark polar temperature differences without delving into specific measurements.
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South Pole
North Pole
Whiteside County Courthouse Report
Whiteside County fines list multiple individuals from Sterling Rock Falls and surrounding areas for traffic and liquor related offenses. Notable cases include Brian J. Wechsler fined 100 dollars and 10 costs for transporting liquor with a broken seal, and Eugene Simmons fined 200 dollars plus 15 costs for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Marriage licenses issued Thursday for Vernon Wayne Andersen and Diane Adele Norman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian J. Wechsler
16Th Ave
Sterling
Richard L. Spotts
Johnson Ave
Michael E. Farmer
8Th Ave
Rock Falls
Ip G.mmol
Xon
Eee
James M. Oy
Ave. D. Sterling
Kim E. Banks
17Th Ave
Colt
Timothy M. Keefer
Selme Lane
Eugene Simmons
12Th St
John Clifford Nelson
Fairfield
Iowa
David Dean Moore
San Bernadino
California
Charles D. Tennant
Milan
Kenneth L. Coble
E. 13Th St
Louis J. Segneri
11Th Ave
Mauro P. Marruffo Jr
Regina J. Marruffo
Philip J .Kelly
Antonio Z. Moreno
Ambulance Transports from Rest Home and Dixon Home
Ambulance crews from Allen transported Philipe DeLeon from Colonial Acres Rest Home to Community General Hospital and back. Ella Bennett of 704 S Dement Dixon was taken from her home to Dixon Public Hospital in the afternoon by an Allen ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipe DeLeon
Colonial Acres Rest
Community General Hospital
Ella Bennett
S. Dement
Dixon
Allen
Dixon Public Hospital
Divorce Decrees Granted in Circuit Court Sessions
Pearl H. Carroll was granted a divorce from Melvin F. Carroll by Judge L L Winn in Circuit Court on grounds of mental cruelty. No children were involved. Deborah Lynn Gordon was granted a divorce from Donald James Gordon in the same session with one child placed in the plaintiff's custody and mental cruelty cited as the grounds.
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Sterling
Pearl H. Carrol
Melvin F. Carroll
L. L. Winn
Deborah Lynn Gordon
Donald James Gordon
Junior High Dance at YWCA June 15
A dance for Sterling and Rock Falls junior high students and nearby areas will be held June 15 in the YWCA auditorium. Sponsored by Sr Hi Y Teens, the event runs 7 30 to 9 30 p m with the Blue Lythmus band and admission 75 cents. Proceeds fund delegates to Summer Conference in Bloomington and an Action Assembly in Iowa.
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Sterling
Rock Falls
YWCA
Sr. Hi Y
Blue Lythmus
St. Hi Y
Bloomington
Iowa
Shriners Complete Schedule For Year
Rock River Valley Shrine Club lays out year calendar with a June 18 Knights of Columbus buffet at 6 30 p m and a June 24 stay at Mr Bill s Lounge. Tickets before June 15 from Ken Wasson. September 26 church service at First Congregational Rock Falls. October 15 annual dinner dance led by Elmer Buffington and Wayne Hawkins. November plans include a candidates stay and officers election. Support conservation.
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Rock River Valley Shrine Club
Knights of Columbus
Shriners
Bill
Ken Wasson
P. O. Box
Rock Falls
Ill
First Congregational Church
Elmer Buffington
Wayne Hawkins
Ray Moulton
Ed Bowers
State Police Accident Report District I
State Police report Thursday accidents at Rt 2 and US 30 involve Mark Walling 18 Rock Falls and Joan Adams 38 Sterling. Adams cited for failure to reduce speed. Two miles east of Lyndon, Agnes Stump Lyndon and Fred Beese Sterling collide during passing. Stump arrested for improper lane usage. North of Alt 30 Freeport Road 17th St sees Jeff Casanova 17 Sterling collide with Debra Gillespie 16 Sterling. Gillespie cited for driving too fast for conditions.
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District I
Rt. 2
U.S
Mark C. Walling
Rock Falls
Joan E. Adams
Sterling
Adams
Walling
Lyndon
Agnes M. Stump
Fred W. Beese
Stump
Beese
Alt
Freeport Road
17Th St
Jeff P. Casanova
Debra L. Gillespie
Casanova
Gillespie
Safe Boating Week Safety Hints From Rock Island Corps
The Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers previews Safe Boating Week with reminders on required equipment for various craft lengths and safety steps for fueling. Boaters should carry life-saving gear, lights, extinguishers, a whistle, bell, anchor, paddles, first aid kit, flashlight, fenders, tools, extra fuel, compass, and distress signals.
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Rock Island
Corps of Engineers
Corps
Sterling Police Beat Report Hits and Runs and Vandalism
Sterling police report an apparent hit and run on E 4th Street near Freeport Road. Marilyn K. Rose of Rock Falls had her car side swiped. Vandalism at 610 13th Avenue involved broken windows from a steel ball. Case turned to detectives. Steve Housenga pursued thieves from his home at 905 E 5th after they stole a toolbox worth about $60. pursuit failed.
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Sterling
4Th St
Freeport Road
Marilyn K. Rose
7Th Ave
Rock Falls
13Th Ave
Steve Housenga
Commendable Appointments From Sterling Election Departures
Three defeated Sterling municipal candidates now serve city roles after appointments by the new administration. Jim Crownhart and Art Lenhard join the Downtown Redevelopment Commission, while Audrey Mennes becomes a member of the Community General Hospital Governing Board. Police report early weed enforcement targeting vacant lots. The new Recreation Center’s fire alarm hook up should finish soon after pole replacements. Slo-Pitch softball beat Pepper’s Conoco 1-0, with next game pending a protest outcome. firemen also lost last night.
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Sterling
Jim Crownhart
Downtown Redevelopment Commission
Art Lenhard
Audrey Mennes
Community General Hospital
Daily Gazette
Dillon Park
Pepper
Conoco
Rock Falls Independents
Staying Safe In Bad Weather At Sea
Guidance for mariners advises staying in port during storms, or heading to the nearest shelter if caught at sea. In rough water passengers should sit low near the center, reduce speed, and use a sea anchor if propulsion fails. Stay calm, as panic spreads and a well-found small boat can endure with proper handling.
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Bob Prescott
Glassware Village
Winter Wonderland
Mendota
Chip
PAR
Homburg
SUN
THURS
FBI
SAT
Maxmor
W. 4Th St
Sterling Rock Falls
NAACP
James Elimaker
Sarah Roberson
Bessie Pennington
American Cancer Society
Dr. Kenje Ogata
Lawton’s
Whiteside County Courthouse Report
Sterling Division
Old Grouch
MI. W
Sterling Police
Sterling Police Department
Richard
TUBS
WED. Thurs
DONUT
Sanitary
City OF
Dairy Queen
E. 4Th
St. Sterling
Pizza Hut
ROBT
Mitchell Agency
Central National
Carmel
Kreider‘’S
Dixie Carmel Corn Shop
W. 3Rd St
Downtown
Ladies Auxiliary
CUB
Shoppers
V.F.W. Post
W. Third St
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