Seneca seniors win approval for Chicago to Washington trip
The Seneca High School board approved the senior class trip from April 28 to May 2 after a lengthy executive session. Students fly from Chicago to Washington D C on April 28 at 7 30 p m, returning May 2 at 8 30 p m. District pays airport bus transport. Chaperones are Rodney Engstrom, Mr and Mrs Gary Erickson, and another faculty member. TITLE IX discussed by Principal Vincent Grober with plans for coeducational PE next year. The meeting also approved several bill payments.
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Seneca
Seneca High School
Rodney Engstrom
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Gary Erickson
Vincent Grober
Grober
Madison
Wis
Ferguson
Morris Theatre Guild
Sutter
Margaret Bednarik
MCHS
Miller
Census takers recalled in Seneca unit petition hearing
In LaSalle County, census takers testified to census changes about residents moving in or out of the proposed petition area. Seneca High School principal Vince Grober and proponent John Nolan were cross examined as part of the ongoing hearing before Superintendent Joe Mini.
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Seneca
LaSalle County
Joe Mini
Vince Grober
Seneca High School
John Nolan
Bob Stangland
William Burnham
Gordon Fiedler
Ottawa High School
Minooka Board OKs Bank Depositories and Sticker Sales
The Minooka Village Board designated Tri County Bank of Minooka and Morris Savings and Loan as fund depositories. Vehicle stickers go on sale January 10 and 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and February 13 from 7 to 9 a.m.
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Minooka
Minooka Village Board
Tri-County Bank of
Morris Savings and Loan
Dismissals and actions in Grundy County traffic court and village meetings
Dismissals occurred for Donald Young and Ronald Ferguson after complainants requested. Wayne Carlson was fined for speeding 37 in a 25 mph zone. Lions Club donation request tabled, Women’s Club denial. Sewer and water committee to replace well house flooring. Annexation petitions withdrawn. Bonita Vista subdivision pre annexation plans discussed for a 181 lot project with a wastewater center. Action targeted for adjourned meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Donald Young
Liberty St
Grundy County
Purcell Peterson
Kate Lee
Ferguson
Gracie Square
John Marchi
Wayne Carlson
Rte
White Willow Rd
Morris
Robert Stansberry
Union St
Judith Corbin
Minooka Lions Club
Lions Club
Women’s Club
Sewer and Water Committee
Joliet Valve
Stan Demsky
Joliet
Jay Meyers
Key Realty
Bonita Vista
Demsky
Minooka
Channahon
Minooka Rd
Bell Rd
Minooka Band Concert Planned With Bicentennial Tribute
Minooka presents a Jr. high and grade school band concert Sunday at 2 30 p m in the junior high building. The program features a bicentennial tribute The Best of George M Cohen and Christmas music. Students must arrive 1 45 p m and rehearse Saturday 10 30 to noon in the jr high gym.
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George M. Cohen
Fred Lestina
Jr. High
ASC Committee reelects John Kleinmaier in Grundy County
John Kleinmaier of Grundy County rural route three was reelected to the Grundy County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for a second term. He serves with James W. Barr and Elvin Wills as chair and vice chair, with Rudolph Kraft and Donald Severson as alternates. Kleinmaier runs grain farms in Nettle Creek and Brienna townships.
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John Kleinmaier
Rte. 3
Grundy
Grundy County
Minooka Grade School Christmas Programs Scheduled
Minooka Grade School will present its annual Christmas program in the junior high building on Thursday December 18 at 7 30 p m Students should be in their rooms at 7 p m The program keeps students in the gym A second program by the fifth grade is set for Monday December 22 in the morning at the grade school Parents are invited Christmas parties start at 12 45 p m Parents are asked not to park in front of the school where buses load students
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Minooka
Kutches
Morgan
William Stangland
Supt
Sutter
Hunt
John Lovell
MCHS board debates student passes and fee changes
At a January meeting the MCHS board weighed student free admission for high school events, grade school passes with coach supervision, and potential policy shifts. Deliberations covered attendance remedies, financial impact, and the need for an administrative report before broader changes.
Hosiery Care Tip Advocates Gloves for Nylons
A tip advises wearing rubber or light gloves when applying nylons to protect hands with calluses or split nails, helping hosiery last longer and reducing snags.
Parties settle dram shop suit
A January 1974 dram shop suit filed by Mrs. Almeda Gaston of Mazon against Bud's Tavern The Tavern Lone Star Inn and related individuals was settled out of court in Grundy County Circuit Court. The action sought 20000 for Rex Gaston death and 5000 for medical and funeral expenses after an accident on January 4 1973 near Kinsman.
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Grundy County
Almeda Gaston
Mazon
Raymond
Beverly Aspel
Jeannie Aspel
Bud
Gaston
Rex
Kinsman Rd
Kinsman
Illinois and national officials contact list
A compiled contact list for national and state officials. It includes Sen. Charles Percy and Sen. Adlai Stevenson offices in Washington and Chicago, and State Representatives James Washburn George Ryan Tim Hall Jack Beaupre, with Springfield and local addresses and phone numbers.
Worry Clinic compares employer employee ratings on job needs
Dr. George W Crane highlights a survey showing employees rank appreciation and sense of belonging highest while managers rate wages and security higher. He recalls World War II talks at Mare Island and J L Hudson Detroit seminars on harmonious human relations, urging daily praise and involvement to reduce divorces.
Dear Ann Landers Advice on Baby Names and Teasing
Readers discuss baby names and long standing family habits with Ann Landers. The column advises against fads TV stars or invented names and notes how parental scorn can affect a child’s self esteem and family dynamics.
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King Swan Carlos
OMIC
SPA
Mini
Cronin
Quai
Minooka School
ASC
Yale
Shabbona
Saratoga
Nettle Creek
Immaculate Conception
William Ferguson
Little Seven
Kaneland
Plainfield
Stangland
Tim Connor
Garling
Lovell
Connor
Weppler Plumbing
Ramond Miller
Weppler
Speir
Charles Percy
Dirksen
Senate
S. Dearborn
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Russell Senate
James Washburn
Illinois House of Rep
Capitol
Springfield
Liberty St. Morris
George Ryan
Meadowview Kankakee
Jerry Joyce
Volkmann Bldg
Kankakee
Tim Hall
Longworth House
Franklin St
Dwight
Jack Beaupre
Illinois
House of Rep
Capitol Building
Schuyler Ave
Abel
THE
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Illinois
Morris Publishing Company
Ilinois Corporation
East
Washington Street
Hlnow
Thomas E West
Herald Office
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
E.H. True
Mare Island
J.L. Hudson Department Store
Detroit
Dr. Crane
Ann Landers
Tawny
Candy
Marilyn Nash
Marilyn Ash
Markella
Johnette
John
Herkimer
Pwl
P.O
Elgin
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