New NIU Head Richard Nelson Enthusiastic About New Job
Richard J. Nelson, 55, introduced as Northern Illinois University president by Board of Regents member J. Robert Barr, said the role should be fun and offered views on campus community relations and higher education policy. He leaves Inland Steel after decades in public affairs and higher education boards, with an August start anticipated.
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Dekalb
Richard J. Nelson
Northern Illinois University
Nelson
NIU
Board of Regents
J. Robert Barr
Inland Steel Company
Chicago
Ilinois Board of Higher Education
Board of State Governors of
State Colleges and Universities
Marshall
Illinois
Bord
Board of Higher Education
Nelson Su Rhoten A. Smith
University of Pittsburgh
Showboat Players Arrive in Clinton Iowa
The Showboat Players of Iowa State University arrive in Clinton for their third summer season at the Showboat Rho dodendron. Richard Pheneger says tickets are on sale at the box office. The Apple Tree is set for June 24-27 and July 1-4. Mailing list requests to Showboat Players P. O. Box 145 Clinton IA 52732.
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Towa State University
Clinton
Iowa
Richard Pheneger
Showboat Players
P. O. Box
Saint Peter's Death and Nero Persecutions Recalled
Tradition places Saint Peter’s death in A D 64 during Emperor Nero’s persecutions with a crucifixion head downward at his own request. The reference notes the probable site as the Neronian Gardens and mentions the U S Marine Band known as The President’s Own for state occasions at the White House.
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Peter
Nero
Neronian Gardens
U.S. Marine Band
White House
Sterling residents earn degrees at Illinois U commencements
Miss Lynn E. Parsons earned a B S in medical technology during the June 11 ceremony at the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. Other area graduates include Pamela Binkley on Manchester College's Dean's List, Margaret Mueller from Ferry Hall School who will enter Loretto Heights College, five North Central College students on the President's List, and 5 104 area students receiving degrees at Urbana Champaign with Dr David D Henry as commencement speaker.
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Lynn E. Parsons
University of Illinois At the Medical Center
Chicago
Ronald Parsons
3Rd Ave
Sterling
Medinah Temple
Earl M. Hughes
Board of Trustees
University of Illinois
David Dodds Henry
U. of I
Joseph S. Begando
UI Medical Center
Henry
Miss Parsons
Illinois Research Hospital
Pamela Binkley
Robert Binkley
13Th Ave
Manchester College
North
Manchester
Ind
Ferry Hall
Margaret Muelller
Clarence J. Mueller
Mineral Springs
Lake Forest
Ferry Hall School
Margaret Mueller
Loretto Heights College
North Central College
Naperville
Laura J. Tabor
F. L. Tabor
2Nd Ave
Rock Falls
Paul A. Callighan
Phillip E. Callighan
Charles Callighan
Waters Court
Michael J. Heath
John Heath
21St Ave
James J. Kane
Frank Kane
Evelyn K. Prescott
Arnold Renkes
Stuart E. Richter
Dennis G. Smoot
Jack E. Snow
David D. Henry
The
Area College Students Earn MS Degree At Purdue
Daryl F. Buntley of Sterling Township earned an MS in mechanical engineering as part of Purdue University's June class. He previously earned a BS from General Motors Institute in 1969 and will join Electro Motive in LaGrange after June 25. His wife Sandra and two sons will reside in Hinsdale.
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Daryl F. Buntley
Nevin Buntley
Broadway
Purdue University
Music Hall
West Lafayette
Ind
Sterling Township
Daryl
General Motors Institute
Flint
Mich
Electro Motive of
LaGrange
Electro Motive
Sandra
Dean
Danny
Hinsdale
Thomas Rosenow Appointed to SHS Board of Education
Thomas Rosenow of Sterling was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Sterling Township High School Board created by Wayne Friedrichs resignation on May 26. Rosenow, president of Frantz Manufacturing Co., Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, assumes the post after Thursday evening’s meeting.
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Sterling Township
Thomas Rosenow
Hickory Hills Road
Sterling
Wayne Friedrichs
Rosenow
Frantz Manufacturing Co
Railsback Grants $12,500 to TCOC Youth Program
Representative Tom Railsback of Illinois announced a $12,500 Education Office grant to the Tri Counties Opportunities Council in Sterling. The funds support the Youth Development Program for six months.
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Tom Railsback
R-Ii
Office of Education
Tri-Counties Opportunities Council
Sterling
Ambulance Takes Mrs Behrens To Community General Hospital
Mrs Donald Behrens of Rock Falls RFC was transported Saturday morning by an Allen ambulance from her home to Community General Hospital.
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Donald Behrens
Rock Falls
RFC
Allen
Community General Hospital
Rock Falls Ambulance Reports Mix of Local Injuries
James E. Smith nine son of James and Mrs. Smith of 218 E. 10th St was taken Thursday by Allen Ambulance to Community General Hospital. Pearl Irene Paul Bernie Ernie and Mary Ramos of 602 W. 6th St were taken to Community General Hospital Friday evening from Route 30 accident. Eric Castro son of Richard and Mrs. Castro of 702th Ave was taken Friday evening by Allen Ambulance to Janet Hospital Clinton Iowa. James Seely of 6104 Locust St was taken by Allen Ambulance from 12th Ave and Route 30 to Community General Hospital Saturday morning.
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James E. Smith
James Smith
E. 10Th St
Rock Falls
Allen
Community General Hospital
Pearl
Irene
Paul
Bernie
Ernie
Mary Ramos
6Th St
Eric Castro
Richard Castro
Janet
Clinton
Iowa
James Seely
Locust St
12Th Ave
Route 30
Lightning strikes cost Chicago firms big losses in 1970
The Lightning Protection Institute reports that about 3200 U S business owners faced losses totaling over 250 million dollars in 1970 from lightning strikes. Average loss per struck building reached 88000 dollars with many more millions lost by homeowners to roof chimney wiring and appliances.
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Chicago
Lightning Protection Institute
Women Install Officers Enjoy Outing
Women International of Reling Rock Falls held a sunset installation at Lauff cottage on the river, Zelma %k past president presiding. Officers took oath, received a rose and ivy plant. four guests joined the steak fry. Next meeting is July 11 at Emerald Hill CC with Inda Peterson as chair. Cashew nuts must be roasted before marketing due to poison ivy relation. roasting removes the irritant.
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Sterling Rock Falls Jaycees
John Hoffmiller
Jim Hale
Ed Sandoval
Terry Brooks
Jay King
Dave Allen
Gene Insley
Ed Wagner
Larry Sprankle
Dave Geil
Jim Crownhart
Cedric Patterson
Bill Peters
Gary Lampke
Reggie Willis
Illinois Jaycees
Willis
The
Jaycees
Gazette
Sdit Women International
rling-Rock Falls
Rock
Lauff Cottage
Nelson
Zelma %K
Iilling
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Maxmor
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Northwest Liquidator Division
W. Fifth St
Apostle
1St Ave
University of Illinois At Ur
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Brian Peterson
Beta Sigma Psi
Midwest
Urbana
Alpha
Brian
Champaign-Urbana
Virginia Schultz
Bernice Duke
Schultz
Terry
Larry R. Villa
Manuel D. Villa
Iowa Western Community College
Clarinda
Edgar _L. Andreas
Ave
C. Sterling
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Shelly Marks
Louis V. Marks
W. le Fevre Rd
Bradley University
Inness Management and Administration
Robertson Memorial
Peoria
Oes
Gina
Bobby
Steak House
Sterling, Illinois
SHS Board of Education
Railsback
Eikenberry
Eddie Crowe and
the Drifters
V.F.W. Post
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Credit Woven International of
Jean Echelbar
Jack Skelton
Ave. A. Rock Falls
Ray
North End
CITGO
Munz Motors
Jack
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