Time not right for women to join Elks, local official says
Dixon Elks Lodge 779 members attended the 125th national convention in New Orleans where about 22 000 Elks and wives were present. A show of hands reportedly voted 5 000 against admitting women. Local leaders say the time is not right to open membership, while the Ladies Auxiliary of about 25 members supports husbands and funds lodge projects. The auxiliary plans to contribute to the kitchen of the new lodge and is expanding its membership, inviting interested women to join.
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Telegraph
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Caron International sold for second time in Rochelle
Jepson Corporation sells 69.1 percent controlling stake in Caron International to Great American Management Investment Inc. for 221.3 million. Caron, a 70 year old Rochelle yarn maker employing about 650, is a leading U S producer. The purchase follows Jepson's May acquisition and boosts a diversified industrial slate in a company with 13 subsidiaries and over one billion dollars in annual sales.
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Forbes Magazine
Auction Continues Amid Four Generations of Items
Clint Conway, clerk of the auction, said the sale in Dixon NL went better than expected with out-of-towners staying all three days. A Georgia buyer cited the house ad and four generations of items, including a bedroom set and brocaded parlor set, as top draws. Janet Burhenn, executor, noted many inquiries about selling the house after the auction.
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Dixon Rockford Auto Theft Link Probed by Local Police
Lee County Sheriff Tim Bivins and Rockford Police probe a Dixon Rockford auto theft link after a Mullery World of Cars vehicle resurfaces in Rockford and a Rockford missing car is found at Lincolnway Materials. One Mullery lot vehicle and another at Klamen Ward were damaged during theft attempts, and a 1984 Buick Regal from Klamen Ward is sought.
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Unemployment Up Slightly in Lee Co
Telegraph staff writers report Lee County unemployment rose from 6.5 to 7.0 percent between May and June, with the June rate at 7.6 percent in 1988. Statewide rates climbed from 5.9 to 6.9 percent. Ogle County was 5.5 percent in June. Local economist Charles Sinclair notes seasonal patterns and a strong farm economy offsetting overall rises.
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Telegraph
Lee County
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Ogle County
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Hickory Grove ROCHELLE seeks grant for multi purpose room
The Ogle County Civic Center Authority will apply for a Department of Commerce Community Affairs grant to fund a 1.7 million multi purpose room at Hickory Grove. A 25 percent local match is needed, with completion planned for January 1991 if funded.
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Telegraph
Rochelle
Ogle County Civic Center Authority
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Russ Willis
Dorothy Barron
Barron
Willis
Gail Loefgren
Richard L. Johnson Associates
Rockford
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