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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
3
A 12 member dress code committee drafts revisions for Yorkville Community Unit District. Stakeholders debate parental rights and student attire with proposals on hats, hair, makeup, undergarments, and weather jackets. A follow up meeting is set for 8 p.m. at the high school office.
Morris Police cited Robert E. Turner 20 for reckless driving after a Sunday chase reaching 100 mph from Armstrong Street to AMAX plant. Turner posted 50 and license for August 14 court. Officer Bremenkamp cited Owen Carroll 61 for driving while intoxicated after a Saturday incident. Carroll posted 50 and license for August 16 court.
Richard Pace reported an accident in front of his Channahon home on Centre Street. Deborah Rogers ran off the road while adjusting a vent, striking Milton Eneix’s parked southbound vehicle. Damages were $650 and $500 with no injuries. Rogers cited for improper lane use. Eneix cited for illegal parking. Both posted bonds and set to appear August 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Firefighters responded to an auto fire on Illinois Avenue near the river bridge Friday morning causing $50 in damage to Robert Belton of Aurora. Firemen were on scene from 10:06 to 10:21 a.m. A separate incident Saturday evening led to Lester Keller of 752 East Jefferson Street being taken by Davis ambulance to Morris Hospital and he was expected to be discharged today.
Police Chief Robert Lynes says a money holder containing a considerable amount was found Friday in Stratton Park by Mrs. Myron J. Holm of Ollivette Missouri. The holder was turned in to the police station where the owner may claim it by describing the item and the exact amount.
Miss Sarah Robinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Robinson of Wapella St Minooka, reigns as homecoming queen during the two day Minooka Lions Club parade with antique cars floats and bands. Proceeds go to the park fund. Prizes for top parade winners included 15 10 and 5 dollars. Water fight victors listed and Alvin Miller of Joliet won a Bahamas trip.
School superintendent Robert Chord told about 75 attendees at a Grundy County Chamber luncheon to plan land for future school sites and to consider a county park district. Speakers included Morris Mayor Hendrickson and County Board Chairman Cacello as they discussed unit school districts and Illinois 47 improvements.
Mervin Hausken and Leslie Wicks were held in Morris County jail awaiting magistrate court appearances for disturbance at the Shel-Mar tavern. Hausken faces aggravated assault resisting arrest and disorderly conduct charges. Wicks is charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Police wrestled Wicks to the ground and Hausken resisted arrest during custody.
In Danville federal court Friday the Kankakee county clerk faced a discrimination charge while local candidates packed a campaign dinner. Jack Beaupre urged budget growth, Ray Christensen pushed tax reform, and James Reeves thanked supporters for primary-ballot backing.
The regular monthly meeting of the Mazon Township High School Board of Education is moved to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the high school office due to a date conflict. Donald J. McCormick, president, says agenda includes vocational bus needs and bids on workers compensation insurance. Previously the meeting was set for Aug. 14.
David W. Connor of Effingham route two was charged by officer John Price with disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer after lying intoxicated on a Coal City sidewalk Friday at 6 p.m. A separate complaint named Cecil Dutton with a threat to do bodily harm to the complainant and three children. Dutton posted 25 bond and faces Aug. 14 court at 10 a.m.
Viola M. Taylor paid 17 dollars plus 5 costs for speeding 52 in a 35 mph zone at Illinois 113 and Dewey Road. Donald L. Briddick paid 20 dollars plus 5 costs for no valid city sticker. Citations were issued July 14 by Trooper Donald Murray and July 21 by Policeman Harold Carlson at High and Division Streets.
Bradley Liberty Loan Corp. of Kankakee sees suit against Mr. and Mrs. William Stroud of Godley dismissed with prejudice on Friday after agreement. Note dated July 7, 1969 was paid in full.
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