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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1969

Page

2

Obituary for Cecil H Doss of Morris

Cecil Howard Doss 53 of Wauponsee Township died unexpectedly at Morris Hospital. Born July 30 1916 in Morris son of John A and Enna Jarvis Doss he married Florence Leich Kraut and worked 35 years at Morris Paper Mill. Survived by wife four sons one daughter nine grandchildren eight sisters and one brother. Funeral 2 pm Monday at Davis Funeral Home burial Evergreen Cemetery with Morris VFW Post military honors.

Cecil Howard Doss Wauponsee Township Morris Hospital Morris John A Enna Jarvis) Doss Florence Leichelkraut Marseilles Morris Paper Robert Richard Earl Roger Fred Carol) Enerson Charles Margaret) McQuaid Ralph Lillian) Thomas Edwin Carrie) Lanbs Helen) Cryer Thomas Alice) Turner Orville Grace) Johnson Henry Dorothy) Meier Lansing Mich Leslie Jean) Olmsted LaGuana Hill Calif Harry Ethel) Hall Isabella Owen W Chicago Clair Davis Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Morris Vfw Post

Kavanaugh Verona resident dies after long illness

James B Kavanaugh 68 of Verona dies at Morris Hospital after a long illness. He was born August 26 1901 in Wilmington son of James and Anna Kavanaugh. He married Catherine Berta in Coal City in 1925 and farmed at Oronzo until 1940 then Verona until illness. Survived by wife Catherine Verona a son a granddaughter two sisters and two brothers. Funeral Monday Reeves Funeral Home Coal City and St Rose Wilmington burial Mt Hope Cemetery. Chapel hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.

Weamer B. Kavanaugh Ferona Morris Hospital James Anna (Verhey) Kavanaugh Wilming Catherine Berta Coal City Kavanaugh Oronzo Verona Mar

Obituary of Mrs Harold Childs of Magnolia

Mrs Harold Childs 62 of Magnolia died early Thursday at Spring Valley Hospital. Born September 10 1907 she is survived by daughters Mrs William King Lostant and Mrs Michael Martin Magnolia three grandsons three brothers and two sisters. Husband died in March. Funeral service at 2 pm Saturday in Seals Funeral Home Granville.

Harold Edna) Childs Magnolia Spring Valley Hospital Lawrence Helland E. Jackson St Childs William King Lostant Michael Martin Seals Funeral Home Granville

Bernard Armstrong Dies at Home in Pasaston Indiana

Bernard Armstrong a former Morris resident died Wednesday evening at his Pasaston Indiana home. Services are scheduled for 1 a m Saturday in Washington. The notice mentions the federal government about 3 billion annually manpower programs.

Bernard Armstrong Forr Morris Pasaston Ind George van Fred Anderson Gordon Winsor Washington

Illinois State Police Back Coffee Stop Holiday Safety Push

State Police join nationwide Coffee Safety Stop program to offer travelers free coffee during peak hours. Supt James T McGuire says rest breaks curb accidents and endorses the effort with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Police increase patrols and distribute signs at restaurants to promote highway safety.

Springfield James T. McGuire Illinois McGuire International Association of Chiefs of Police

Seven Kendall County Filings for 1970 Primary Begin

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday seven candidates had filed in the Kendall County clerk’s office since the December 8 filing date. Incumbents Knutson Hollenback and Schobert seek school board seats, Irving Shears aims for superintendent of educational services, and three filed for sheriff. Other races include county clerk incumbent Jean Brady and two Republican candidates for treasurer, plus precinct and district posts. Last day to file is December 15 with withdrawal by December 20. primary is March 17, 1970.

Yorkville County Board of School Trustees Robert M. Knutson Newark George Hollenback Gordon Schobert Irving A. Shears Kendall County Shears Donald Gengler Ernest G. Frantz Alonzo Sharp Jean P. Brady Victor Frantz Hazel L. Prickett Kendall DeKalb Boone McHenry Kane

Shotgun Fine Leads to Magistrate Court Fine

A $25 fine plus $5 in costs was assessed in magistrate court Thursday to Jack Wright age 23 of Chicago. He was cited November 11 by conservation Inspector Kenneth Hanson for having an unplugged shotgun two miles southeast of Kinsman.

Jack Wright Chicago Kenneth Hanson Kinsman

Chicago butter and egg prices from Mercantile Exchange report

Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter price report shows wholesale values with grades and markets. Whole milk and butter figures list varied quotients like 92 and 60 for different grades, reflecting fluctuating wholesale prices in a brief Chicago market update.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange Winddita

Traffic Court Records Include Multiple Speed Violations

The report lists drivers from Huntington, Norridge, Streator, Manlius, Mathiston and more who faced fines for speeding on Interstate 80 and other streets. Names include Clarence E. Lewis, Arthur W. Du Brule, Jacqueline E. Demmig, Edwin E. Mallin, and George K. Benson, with amounts ranging from 12 to 50 dollars plus costs. one reckless driving charge was dismissed.

Clarence E. Lewis Huntington W. Va Harold Lenser Lenser Arthur W. du Brule Norridge du Brule North and High Sts Mazon Jacqueline E. Demmig Streator Edwin E. Mallin Manluis Interstate 80

Cars Collide On Liberty St

A two car collision on Liberty Street at 7 15 p m left two people with stiff necks. Mrs Ginger R Ferguson 24 of 740 Douglas Street drove north and stopped for a vehicle ahead James Adkins 27 of 8254 E Washington Street rear ended Ferguson. Damage affected the right front bumper grill and the Ferguson trunk and rear panel. Passenger Marge Wise reported neck pain.

Liberty St Ginger R. Ferguson Douglas St James Adkins Washington St Ferguson Adkins

Chamber offers address lists for residents in Illinois

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce provides help to residents with missing street addresses on Christmas card lists. They offer access to Chicago and suburb telephone directories and Illinois city directories. Visit 302 Liberty St during office hours 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm.

Grundy County

Lions Distribute Christmas Boxes in Community Effort

Morris Lions Club members packed and distributed 250 boxes of fruit and candy for shut ins Thursday evening. Project leaders were Herman Johnson Wade McKeen and Chester Peacock coordinating with two nursing homes.

Morris Lions Club Herman Johnson Wade McKeen Chester Peacock

False fire alarm and minor furnace damage in Grundy County

At 2 p.m. Thursday a false fire alarm rang at the Grundy County Home due to a triggered automatic system. Later at 4 15 p.m. an overheated furnace inside a McElwain construction trailer near Aux Sable Creek bridge caused minor damage. Morris Fire Department responded.

Grundy County McElwain Aux Sable Creek Bridge Morris Fire Department

Incorrect Fare on Farm Bureau Hawaii Tour

A Farm Bureau Hawaii package tour starting January 31 was mispriced at 69 dollars in Thursday's Farm Bureau page due to a typographical error. The correct per person cost is 699 dollars.

Farm Bureau Hawaii

Man Pays $100 Fine for Beer Transport Charge

Alfred L. Winborn 21 of Rte. 2 paid a $100 fine plus $10 costs in the magistrate division of Circuit Court Thursday. He was ticketed December 5 in South Wilmington by County Deputy Walter White for illegal transportation of beer.

Magistrate Division Circuit Court Alfred L. Winborn Rte. 2 South Wilmington Walter White Winborn

Chicago Grain Prices Roundup

Chicago market notes prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans. Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.4834n and No 2 soft red 1.4834n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.19 No 3 yellow 1.1618 No 4 yellow 1.11. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 63n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.47n No 2 yellow 2.4334. Soybean oil 9.32n.

Chicago

Nerve Gas Leak At Army Building Evacuates 300 People

At Dugway Proving Ground Utah a one ton GB nerve agent container leaked to the earthen floor of a storage building prompting evacuation of about 300 nearby personnel. Army sprayed ground with chemical to render GB harmless after the leak.

Dugway Proving Ground Utah Army Skull Valley

Block Busting Fight Planned by HUD

The federal government plans to curb block busting by realtors who urge quick house sales due to a new racial group moving in. HUD sent letters to national brokers urging ethical standards and is preparing a media campaign explaining illegality and how to file complaints.

Washington Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD

Mazon Man Files 200000 Suit Over Auto Collision

LeRoy A. Gilmoure of Mazon sues Steven Rayman and James Hill for 200000 alleging negligence in operating a 1968 Buick on January 3 1968. The crash on Illinois 47 north of Mazon left Gilmoure injured. Coal City attorney James Fleming represents the plaintiff.

LeRoy A. Gilmoure Mazon Steven Rayman James Hill Gilmoure Hall Illinois 47 Coal City James Fleming

Ley refuses further post after FDA leadership reshuffle

Dr Herbert L Ley Jr rejects another role in HEW after being deposed as FDA commissioner during a broad reorganization announced by HEW Secretary Robert H Finch. Ley urged prompt decisive changes to the FDA top management.

Washington Herbert L. Ley Jr Department of Health, Education and Welfare Food and Drug Administration FDA Ley HEW Robert H. Finch

Marine mollusks species count noted at fifty thousand

A science note states that about 50 000 species of marine mollusks exist globally. The figure highlights biodiversity in the oceans and underscores the diversity of shells, snails, clams, and related groups across various habitats.

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Cecil H. Doss Mary A. Botson Seneca Mary Angel de Batson Pfeffer Lorin Harrison First Congregational Church Mt. Hope Cemetery Vienna Township Ferdinand Craig) Batson Norman Township Raymond Pol Verona Oes É Frank Bennett Ray Gary Mrs Harold Childs Jefferson Grundy County Chamber of Commerce Ill George K. Benson E. Main St Martha Valdez Illinois River Bridge Benson Glenn D. Burdine Mathiston Miss M.p.h Chester L. Sparks Fremont Ave Max M. Babcock Robert E. Kenney E. Jefferson St Lions Chicago Cash Grain Mazon Man Jo Petty Liberty Morris Fannie Liberty Algreen Morris H. L. Best Optometrist Liberty Sv Pio Ed Eerie Holley Pepe — Anwrapped Petula Clark Connie Francis Lawrence Welk The Roger Wagner Chorale Lena Horne Vladimir Horowitz Joan Sutherland Goodyear Service Store Christmas Club Grundy F.d.1.c Ll Ell Family Centers Waverly
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