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Mokena News Bulletin

Location

Mokena, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1963

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Lincoln-Way Knights Hopeful With 11 Lettermen On Squad

Lincoln-Way Knights optimism centers on 11 returning lettermen and 28 players overall led by head coach Jonas Lashmer and assistants Ray Page and Everest Smith. The squad plans to improve on last season's 3–4–1 record and opens the season at Lemont on September 14 with a 2 p.m. varsity kickoff after a 12 p.m. sophomore start.

Lincoln-Way Knights the Knights Jonas Lashmer Lincoln Way Ray Page Everest Smith Richard Arthur Mike Delaney van DeLay Tom Hamilton Mike Hart Ron Kokal Dale Mancke Earl Montgomery Jim Nicholson Jeff Urban Joe Wajchett The Knights Harry Barnes Dave Howell Tom Mathews Dennis Pfeifer Chuck Roberson Lincoln Way Knights Lemont Sophs Varsity Roger Ball Norm Beebe Rick Brooks Craig Cieply Don Ferrell Howard Grimes Paul Kervin Fred Lutger Larry Resutko John Trump Ted Welborn Bob Bowser Ron Parchern Roger Batt Larry Resutlso Chick Roberson Jonas Lashmet

Mokena Increases Liquor Licenses and Village Edits

The Mokena Village Board raises liquor licenses from three to four with one license ear marked for a new Bowling Alley. The move awaits Liquor Control Commissioner Charles Swanberg's approval to ensure compliance with village rules. The meeting also discussed water line repair liability, defective water meters, hydrant flushing, contractor bonds, and street light upgrades including 295 watt versus 189 watt lamps. The board proposed an office for Supt. of Streets and Bridges and tabled an ordinance creating a Village Collector while approving the annual tax levy.

Mokena Charles Swanberg Will Tuttle Water Committee Hans Mueller Mueller

Ill Health Forces New Lenox Trustee Eugene Hunt To Quit

Frankfort Village Board accepts resignations from Trustee Eugene Hunt due to ill health. Board to interview candidates for Hunt's replacement, to be appointed with approval of Village President Stanley Gilmore and serve until the next village election. Also: lien on sewer bills over 60 dollars, new sewer hookup ordinance, street department truck bid leading to purchase for 1947, and approval to issue 15000 in general obligation bonds for sewer and water system upgrades.

New Lenox Eugene Hunt Frankfort Hunt Stanley Gilmore Jerry’s Sinclair Service Cooper Rd Federal Housing and Home Finance Adm

Frankfort Hopes To Sower 64 Water Sewer Charges

Frankfort officials announce a plan to reduce water and sewer bills by early 1965 by paying an extra $50,000 on the sewer plant bond issue. The move is expected to allow earlier payoff and potential rate cuts for residents.

Frankfort

Mokena Chamber to Open Front Street Office

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce will open an office on Front Street next to Roy T. Richardson’s market to assist residents and visitors. Wayne Ryder seeks a retired man for the part time position to handle inquiries and correspondence. The plan includes tentative hours 10 to 12 and 1 to 2, five days a week, starting October 1, 1964. The village also weighs pinball license legality and rates, transfers funds to Mokena State Bank for FDIC protection, and approves a garage at 126 West Pacific.

Mokena Wayne Ryder Chamber of Commerce Ryder Sinclair Wolf Rd Front St John Langland Richardson Albert Krusemark

Frankfort Fire District to Build New $65 000 Fire Hall

Frankfort Fire Protection District trustees approve purchasing land and constructing a new one story concrete block fire hall 68 by 74 feet with brick front to house six pieces of equipment. Total cost 65000 includes land and improvements with 33 cent per thousand tax impact. election set for Saturday September 14.

Frankfort

Two Mokena Men Wounded In Joliet

Kenneth Benson, 38, of Mokena, in fair condition at St. Josephs hospital after a Joliet shooting early Saturday. A bullet lodged in his right shoulder. Roy Erdmann, 51, also from Mokena, was arrested for disorderly conduct after a head wound from the same incident. Police say robbery motive. Erdmann released after stitches.

Kenneth Benson Hiawatha Blvd Mokena St. Joseph's Hospital Joliet Roy W. Erdmann Mckeena Benson Erdmann Chicago DeKalb Erdman West Side

Mokena Band Boosters Set First Meeting and Dance

The Mokena Band Boosters invite band parents to a Sept 16 7 45 p m meeting at Carpenter Street School with Perry Friedman present to field questions. Plans for the year include concerts contests and activities plus officers and committee members. The first Band Boosters dance is scheduled for Sept 14 from 7 to 9 45 p m at Carpenter Street School chaperoned by the group.

Mokena Carpenter St Perry Friedman Boosters

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Lincoln-Way Pos LE Jay Hanrahan Rich Rimbo Ri Brooks Gib Bromberek George Stoops Carl Johnson Joe Watchert Dan Findley J.P. Bruzek Gib Frelly van DeLay Gerry Baranowski Jim Lupo Bock Greg Fant St. Mary’s School Tinley Park Road Harry E. Anderson F.W. Post Haven Robert Fisher Arnold Tyler Front Mike Kruck Tony Bruck V.F.W Alice Fraser Auxiliary Press Ricky Johnson Den Evelyn Krohn New Lenox P.T.A Fisher Evans Crotts New Lenox Board of Education Harold Daily Tyler John Vincent Mokena C. of C Front Street Frankfort Fpd Prac Board of Trustees Mokena Park George Carlisle Frank Dixon Robert Homerding Robert Schute Ken Warning Guy Moses Wm. Lenich Walt Niedringhaus
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