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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1978

Page

5

Saratoga School Budget Hearing Schedule and Contacts

Public hearing on a tentative budget will be held at 7 30 p m tonight by the Saratoga Grade School Board of Education at the school. The tax levy includes Education 331 200 building 90 000 transportation 43 200 IMRF 13 000 and working cash 18 000 based on a 36 million assessed valuation. Other items include Linda DeChecko resignation Betty Laughary hired as teacher at 9400 plus fringe benefits and discussion on a new gym.

Saratoga Grade School Board of Education Linda DeChecko Betty Laughary

Joliet Market Cattle Slump Amid Thin Sales

Joliet Illinois market reports cattle sales fell short of expectations while hogs traded 50 to 75 cents lower. No 1 2 200 to 240 pound hogs brought 49.50 to 50.00, with Wednesday receipts projected at 2,500 cattle and 1,200 hogs.

Grain Prices Mixed on Chicago Board of Trade

Markets report at 12 noon show wheat mixed with corn slightly higher and soybeans rising. Wheat futures for Sep, Dec, Mar and May listed with small gains or declines. corn futures for Sep, Dec, Mar, May and July all higher. soybeans for Aug through Jan and Mar show gains led by higher bids.

Chicago UPI Board of Trade

Memphis Furniture Sues Morris Discount Over Unpaid Goods

Memphis Furniture Manufacturing Co. of Memphis Tennessee sues Morris Discount Furniture at 203 W. Washington St Grundy County for 4585.81 on open account. Bruhnke and Silver of Cary claim agency to collect debts and seek 6516.51 plus 483.49 fees after a nonpaying check to Memphis. Elaine Emanuelson issued the 6516.51 check not paid by Grundy County National Bank for insufficient funds.

Memphis Furniture Manufacturing Co Memphis, Tenn Bruhnke and Silver of Cary Grundy County Morris Discount Furniture W. Washington St Elaine Emanuelson Morris Discount Memphis Furniture Grundy County National Bank Bruhnke Silver Amout

Blue Cross sues over contract transfer in Illinois

S. Martin Hickman, president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Chicago, sues to block HEW from transferring the major Illinois Medicare Part B contract from Blue Cross-Blue Shield to Electronic Data Systems Federal Corp of Dallas. He asserts the move violates not-for-profit rules and would cost 400 inner city jobs as EDS plans an Illinois Des Plaines operation and Dallas data processing. The suit highlights a contested transfer in the Illinois Medicare program.

Chicago UPI Department of Health, Education and Welfare Blue Cross Blue Shield U.S HEW Electronic Data Systems-Federal Corp. of Dallas S. Martin Hickman Blue Cross-Blue Shield Texas Hickman EDS Federal Illinois Des Plaines

State workers win $40 monthly retroactive raise ruling

Arbitrator Eric Schmertz ruled Illinois executive branch employees are entitled to a $40 per month pay raise retroactive to fiscal 1978, a decision that could cost the state about $56.6 million for 59,000 workers. The ruling covers at least 42,000 AFSCME represented staff and extends through the current and prior fiscal years per the contract terms.

Springfield Ill UPI George Bogdanich American Federation of State Afscme Bogdanich Ed Welk State Bureau of the Budget Administrative Officer Eric Schmertz Executive Branch James R. Thompson Welk Bureau of the Budget Afscme Illinois Larry Marquardt

Area men arrested in Seneca over noise and traffic charges

Seneca police cited Morris men Walter Watchinski and Mark Knobrick and Kevin Roe of Minooka and Philip Franklin of Gorman for excessive motorcycle noise on Main St. They were released on bond. Don Deskin of Morris faced multiple charges for improper lane usage alcohol transport and a left signal turn without a license. released on bond. Two juveniles from Mazon-Morris area were arrested early Monday for liquor transport and no valid license. one girl in the car was not charged. all released to parents.

Seneca Morris Minooka Mazon Area Ottawa Daily Times Main St Walter D. Watchinski Mark F. Knobrick Kevin M. Roe Philip Franklin Gorman Reed The Daily Times Don C. Deskin Rte. 5 Deskin Mazon-Morris Area

Boss man noted for strong no how in leadership

A remark highlights the boss as a leader with substantial practical know how and steady command. The comment frames him as someone who combines practical skill with authority, signaling confidence in his managerial approach.

City Council okays transportation bonds and sidewalk repairs

The council earmarked 93 612.66 to pay Armstrong St bonds per an IDOT request. Sidewalk repairs, prioritized from a citizen list, will proceed with up to 6 000 funds. sites include Kiersted to Jefferson and Chapin streets. Transfers were approved moving funds to the general fund, pool, and retirement accounts as total on hand stood at 245 609.17.

Barkley Illinois Department of Transportation Armstrong St Clifford Walker Kiersted Harry Lynes Wallace Ave Joe Ceipel Chapin Glenn Peterson Fremont Ave Robert Harrington E. Jackson St Henry Weppler E. Jefferson St James Milton E. Benton St Sy Helgeson E. Illinois Ave Ilda Olson West Ave Russell Gunnerson E. North St Kiersted St Leo McNellis Myrtle Ventress C. Chapin St Clyde Enger Charles Roseland General Fund General Swimming Pool Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Police Savings and Loan Association U. S del Noble Davidson Bailly Alliance Gebhard Woods State Park Gould Park Parks Committee Elmo Ray Younger Mickey McComas Duane McComas McKinley Park

Violinist Joe Venuti Dies At 74 In Seattle

Violinist Joe Venuti died Monday night at Virginia Mason Hospital after a lengthy illness. The famed jazz violinist, age 74, performed across clubs in Cannes and Nice and at Carnegie Hall and the Newport Jazz Festival. His career began in the 1920s with Paul Whiteman, the Dorsey Brothers, Eddie Lang, and groups led by Venuti himself.

Seattle UPI Joe Venuti Virginia Mason Hospital Venuti Cannes Nice Carnegie Hall Newport

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