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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1971
Page
3
Whiteside County sees rising influence from residents over 65 as a growing consumer base and political bloc. The group now numbers 6,274, about 10 percent of the county population, with 3,573 women and 2,701 men. Their purchasing power reaches roughly $45 billion nationwide, aided by social security, Medicare, and tax relief.
Paul Westmoreland, 31, of Dixon, held in Lee County Jail on burglary and robbery charges after a Ramada Inn break in. Navy Band members Tim Holt and Scott Blackhurst alerted the manager. An $85 watch missing. Westmoreland later charged with firearms violations. pled guilty to those counts with sentencing set for May 24.
In Whiteside County Magistrate Court Judge Ivan Lovans scheduled June 8 on charges against Jesse Medina for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and consuming alcohol as a minor after a guilty verdict on a curfew violation. Other docket items included Lauren Workman for disorderly conduct with a $75 fine, Jimmy Manyheads for no valid license with $40 fine, Harold Mettler for permitting an unauthorized driver with multiple fines, Terry Wallingford for transporting liquor with broken seal on bond, Antonio Moreno for disorderly conduct, Jay Johnson for battery, Russell Dambhoff for illegal muffler, and Sherry Johnson for speeding.
A large turnout gathered in the hospital cafeteria for the Nursing Staff Association. The agenda covered the June 8 meeting, outlining monthly business and upcoming activities at Community General Hospital.
Sterling City Council laid over for public inspection an ordinance allowing dancing in Class B to G licensed taverns with a 100 square foot open dancing area and proper exits. The measure excludes Class A package goods stores and comes up for final action June 7.
The column details Sterling Citys proposed Ordinance 1760 to end the dancing dispute. It sets safety based limits, bans dancing in Class A liquor stores, requires at least 100 square feet in other establishments, mandates safe exits, and outlines fines from 5 to 500 dollars. The measure awaits council action with plans to notify license holders and offer a two week public review period.
Ambulances from Allen transferred Forrest Sanders at 1012 E 6th St and Mrs. David Williams of Rock Falls Route Two to Community General Hospital. Sunday Mrs. Charles Tanner of 1803 14th Ave Rock Falls was also taken there, while Theresa Parvin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parvin of 609 W 8th St, was moved Monday after an accident at Avenue D and West 14th Street.
Mr and Mrs Donald R Sharp of 1408 E 3rd Street Sterling welcome a son born May 17 at Community General Hospital. The event adds a new member to the Sharp family and is announced in local notices.
List of patients discharged on May 17 from Community General Hospital includes William Edward Jr Edward H Sippel Mrs Archie J Spencer John A Landgraf Mrs Hattie M Stoner Mrs Earl Burks and son Mrs Ray E Duncan and daughter Mrs Charles Bennett Jr Mrs Le Roy H Fisher Tammie L Morris Mrs Charles Bennett and daughter Mrs Ronald Smeltzer and daughter Mrs Virgil Gray Mrs Glenn Martin Donald F Geldean and Mrs Clyde F Oncken
Country and western star Marty Robbins has signed to enter the $199,000 World 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 30. Robbins, 45, will drive a Dodge owned by veteran driver Bobby Allison of Hueytown, Alabama, in his third Charlotte appearance and his first 600 mile race.
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