Realtors program push from Illinois Association president
Robert Hintze, president of the Illinois Association of Realtors, told 102 attendees at the Grundy County Board of Realtors installation banquet at Morris Country Club that the group must develop more professionals and services amid consumerism. He urged teacher training and blanket insurance buying, noting independent agents offer 25 to 30 percent savings. the program could be ready by summer.
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Richard Taylor
Morris
Grundy County
James
JoAnne) Gretencord
Ralph
Elaine) Gausepoht
Channahon
Herald
Robert Hintze
Illinois Association of Realtors
Gerald Belt
Scherer v Cuesta Trial Reaches Defense Stage in Grungry County
Walter Scherer Jr. sues Miguel Cuesta for 75000 over a September 17 1972 two car crash on Interstate 80 three miles west of Minooka Road. Cuesta testified he tried to pass a truck when a woman ahead cut in and Cuesta braked and slid onto wet grass.
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August
Frank Black
Walter Scherer Jr
Grundy County
Scherer
Miguel Cuesta
Minooka Rd
Cuesta
Cues
Lisle
Gr**undy County Board to Hear Semiannual Reports in December
The Grundy County Board will hold its December meeting at 9 30 a m in the courthouse with annual officeholder and committee reports due. The article also recounts a separate traffic collision case involving Miguel Cuesta and Walter Scherer with details on injuries and legal pleadings.
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Grundy
Weather outlook and readings from Dresden Islad Locks area
Forecast shows cloudy tonight with a chance of snow and a low in the 20s. Tuesday partly cloudy with highs in the 30s. Weekend highs reached 40 at Dresden Islad Locks and Dam with weekend lows around 24. Sunday night fell to 34 with a 24-degree low. Morning temps were 29 at 7 am and 32 downtown by 10:45 am. Precipitation recorded at .73 inches.
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Dresden Islad Locks and Dam
Morris
Newark crash claims West Dundee man in LaSalle County
A two vehicle crash on Illinois 71 two miles north of U.S. 52 killed Joseph Kaspar 53 of West Dundee and injured Larry Clausel 20 of Milbrook and Frank Marino 14 of Newark. Kaspar died from a skull fracture and chest injuries. The youths were en route to a basketball game.
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West Dundee
Newark
U.S
Illinois
LaSalle County
Joseph Kaspar
William Dummett
Kaspar
Larry Clausel
Milbrook
Weekend murders tie to Madison and St Clair counties
United Press International reports two weekend killings in Illinois. Gregory Ehlers, 23, was shot at his Granite City home and died from gunshot wounds after surgery. Kenneth Robinson, 22, was found dead from a stabbing in East St. Louis. Police questioned a suspect and recovered a semiautomatic pistol.
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United Press International
Madison
St. Clair
Gregory Ehlers
Granite City
Firmin Desloge Hospital
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Kenneth Robinson
Diamond man hurt in Illinois 113 crash near I-55
Elmer Martis, 34, of Berta Street, was treated at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet and released after a Sunday 3:30 a.m. one car crash on Illinois 113 west of I 55. He told state police he fell asleep, veered off, hit two culverts and stopped in a field. His 1972 Toyota sustained about 1800 dollars in damage and was towed to Jim Smith Chevrolet in Coal City.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Illinois 113
Interstate 55
Elmer Martis
Berta
Illinois
Martis
Coal City
Verona Bank Robbery Under Active FBI Grundy Co Probe
FBI agents and Grundy County detectives pursue Friday morning armed robbery of the Verona Exchange Bank. A blue Chevrolet Nova suspect car is the only identification so far. Cash taken totaled 13502 with 120 interest coupons and 18 food stamps missing. The robber fled with bank president Nelson Beal’s car keys, driving west on a gravel road. a 1973 Dodge was found abandoned 1.5 miles west. An observed blue Nova dropped a ski masked man, prompting a pursuit by over 20 area police units. The FBI notes a rise in robberies versus last year.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Grundy County
Nelson Beal
Beal
Verona
Norman
Ann) Foster
Kinsman
County petition filings open for Grundy election seats
Grundy County Clerk Mary Jane Noonan opened filing for county offices this morning. Republicans placed candidates including Circuit Clerk Robert Williamson and Thomas Residori, with several precinct committeemen and county board hopefuls across Greenfield and Morris Townships.]]>
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Grundy County
Mary Jane Noonan
Robert Williamson
W. Jackson Sr
Thomas Residori
South Wilmington
Carbon Hill
Peter Cacello
Cacello
James Reeves
Washington St
Edward Sistek
Rice St
Greenfield Township
Walter Phillips
Nettle Creek Township
Robert Roth
Morris Township
Michael Joyce
Gardner
Morris Daily Herald front page December 8 1975
Morris Illinois newspaper page dated December 8 1975 features local listings and brief items for the community with typical small town notices and market notes. The issue reflects standard midweek coverage from Morris Daily Herald.
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Morris
Illinois
Lumber theft and several break-ins reported in area
Sheriff's deputies logged multiple thefts and break-ins across three days. A Tabler Road house under construction lost 40 boards of 1 by 12 by 16 feet and 60 boards of 2 by 4 by 16 feet worth 300 dollars. Additional reports included two log chains and two load binders stolen from a farm-sale truck, a broken trailer at 140 North First Avenue with no items missing, and a REACT building break-in with door damage but no theft.
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Grundy County
Steffes
Jim Tondini
Rte. 3
Rod and Gun Club
Sheriff's Department
Hornsby Farm
Morris
Bill Listeck
North First Ave
Eileen
First Ave
Jack Hammon
Davenport
Iowa
Robert Tricarico
Mel Doug
Rte. 5
Channahon Names Principal Mrs Ferguson to Lead New School
Mrs. John Ferguson named principal of Channahon Grade School serving kindergarten to sixth grade. She holds degrees from Indiana State University and completed ISU administrative work. She taught seven years in Terre Haute and joined Channahon in 1968.
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John
Joan) Ferguson
Channahon
Ferguson
Indiana State University
Illinois State University
Terre Haute
Ind
Innsbruk
Austria
Morris Community High Board to Hear on Football Status
Dick Raber will report on the football program and needs at the Morris Community High School Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the annex. Four extra curricular presentations follow including Pom Pons M Club Mathletes and golf. An executive session will discuss negotiations and a student suspension.
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Gordon Lear
Morris Grade School Board of Education
Franklin School
Ervin Kelly
Bernard Keating
Dick Raber
Morris Community High School Board of Education
Chris Geden
Tom Talarico
M Club
Katherine TenPas
Tom Wilkinson
Larry Vahle
John Mackinson
W. R. Ferguson
Gardner Grade School fails second bond referendum
In Gardner, a second bond referendum to raise the operation building and maintenance tax levy failed by four votes. The measure would have increased the levy from .25 to .40 per $100, raising about $15 per $10,000, with 80 yes and 84 no. The school board will canvass the results at 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Gardner
Gardner Grade School Board
Morris Seeks IDOT Doughnut Coffee Plan at I 80 Rest Areas
Morris Mayor Donald Davidson says he will discuss a proposal from the Illinois Department of Transportation to serve coffee and doughnuts at the Interstate 80 rest areas during the holidays. City Council meeting set for 7 30 p m at First National Bank. Regular committee reports to be presented.
Burglars Take Cash and Cigarettes at Cark 100 Station
Morris police report a burglary at the Cark 100 service station occurred Sunday night or today. Entry was made by breaking a north side window and keys from a desk opened the southeast safe, taking two First National Bank bags totaling 97 dollars and a carton of cigarettes worth about 4.25.
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Morris
Glenn Evans
Wauponsee St
Max Babcock
Syd Reeve
Babcock
First National Bank
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