New Books at Morris Library
New fiction includes A Dream of Kings by Harry Petrakis Valentina by Evelyn Anthony Dead Ernest by Alice Tilton The Nevermore Affair by Kate Wilhelm Non fiction features The Zeppelin Fighters by Arch Whitehouse The Jury Returns by Louis. Library hours list weekday evening and Saturday access with Sunday closed.
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Harry Petrakis
Valentina
Evelyn Anthony
Ernest
Alice Tilton
Leonidas Witherall
Leonidas
Kate Wilhelm
Arch Whitehouse
England
France
Louis
Four new cases by Nizer advance human rights in law
The acclaimed lawyer Nizer returns with four new court stories showing his skill at highlighting the drama and motives of real trials. Also noted are Bob Curran’s The Violence Game about the Jets, Godden sisters’ Two Under the Indian Sun about childhood in India, and Bob Hope’s Five Women I Love with his Vietnam humor.
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Nizer
Bob Curran
New York Jets
Jon
Rumer Godden
India
Bob Hope
Vietnam
Driver Cited for Speeding on N Liberty St
Morris man Michael D. Shay, 16, of Rte. 3 was ticketed by Morris City Policeman James Gretencord at 10 p.m. Wednesday on N Liberty St for driving too fast for conditions. He left his license as bond and must appear in magistrate court at 10 a.m. December 16.
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Morris
N. Liberty St
Morris City
James Gretencord
Michael D. Shay
Rte. 3
Fruit Added to Sweet Potato Casserole for Ham
A recipe note suggests adding diced candied fruit to a mashed sweet potato casserole as a surprise touch. It pairs well with ham and serves as a holiday side option.
Minooka Board Amends Zoning Ordinance
Minooka village board amended Article 4 adding yard and lot area rules for new or enlarged dwellings. Front yards must be at least 25 feet, side setbacks at least 10 feet, rear setbacks at least five feet, and no parcel division to circumvent rules.
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Minooka
Marines Send Home Addresses From Viet Nam and U.S. Units
The piece lists service members with home addresses in the United States and Vietnam. It notes Sp. 4 William S. Wharfie at U S 55860877 U S A Stratecom Phu Lam and Cpl. Alan D. Love at Chu Lai with San Francisco care addresses. It mentions Love’s Morris lineage and his 1965 enlistment, and Dale L. Stellano’s promotion to specialist at Fort Hood Texas with South Wilmington connections.
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William S. Wharfie
U.S
U.S.A
Stratecom
Alan D. Love
Chu. Lai
South Viet Nam
U.S.M.C
San Francisco
Calif
Cpl. Love
Granville Love
Rural Morris
Marines
Memphis
Dale L. Stellano
Peter Stellano
South Wilmington
Fort Hood, Tex
Livestock Show Rodeo Attendance Noted in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Jack Progress and Mr and Mrs Joe Monferdini attended the Chicago rodeo at the Livestock Show. WSCS of First Methodist Church to meet at 7 30 p m today at Mrs Melvin Beck s home with Mrs Douglas Jones co hosting and a Christmas program by Mrs Alvin Berkland. An offering replaces the gift exchange for the tile fund.
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Jack Progress
Joe Monferdini
Chicago
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Melvin Beck
Douglas
Cyclist Killed Riding Buggy Road Near Wauconda
Rol lin Heilkotter 17 of Wauconda was struck by a car and killed Wednesday night while bicycling on Old Rand Road near Wauconda in Lake County.
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Wauconda
Rollin Heilkotter
Old Rand Road
Lake County
Boston Schools Expect Majority Nonwhite Enrollment
Boston Superintendent William H. Hrenberger says city school enrollment in five years will be more than half nonwhite.
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Boston
William H. Hrenberger
Property Lot Size Clause About Square Footage
A notice notes that the parcel will contain less than 10,000 square feet. Authorities outline thresholds impacting zoning and development plans.
Fire at Streator Canning Plant Sparks Major Damage
A fire heavily damaged the Streator Reed Canning Co plant in Streator Illinois on Wednesday night. Firefighters from Streator and nearby areas battled through the night to control the blaze. The one story facility at the town's northern edge produced canned foods and salad dressings. The cause was not immediately determined.
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Streator, Ill
Streator - Reed Canning Co
Streator
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Morris Library
Paul Cable
Jefferson
Bologna
Doris and
Floyd Schaible
Turkeys
Lome
Walsh
Turkey
Morris, Tl
Seneca
P.M
Baum’s Hornsby’s
Spurgeon
Carp
Liberty Walgreen
Magnus Organs
g-Pc
Anchor Hocking
Burlington House
Hae Re
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