Workshop for Retarded Trainees Operates at First Baptist
The Morris Lions Club heard Rev. Arthur Johns describe a sheltered workshop started last January in the First Baptist Church fellowship hall at 300 E Jackson St. It now employs 10 mentally retarded trainees, pays 25 cents an hour for four hours daily, and relies on industry jobs for funding. Johns called for more space and transport, notes the program offers crafts, recreation, and socialization, and aims to expand as local demand grows.
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First Baptist Church
E. Jackson St
Grundy County
Arthur Johns
Johns
Morris Lions Club
VFW
Lions Club
Wool Program Deadline Told
Growers were reminded that the 1968 marketing year under the wool and mohair program ends Dec. 31. Edwin H. Burnham, chairman, Grundy County ASC committee, explained payments for the current year depend on completing all marketing by that date. Postponed marketings become 1969 year and not eligible for payments until early 1970.
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Edwin H. Burnham
Grundy County
Warning on Dogs Running Loose in Morris
Morris Police Chief Donald Ward urged residents to keep dogs tied and not let them run loose citywide. He cited rising reports from the east end near Armstrong Street and warned complaints will be filed against violators.
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Morris
Donald Ward
Ward
Armstrong St
Will-Grundy Manufacturers Association Name Change
The Greater Will County Manufacturers Association will become the Will-Grundy Manufacturers Association on January 1 to reflect Grundy County’s growing industrial role. The change, announced by president Robert P. Holton, accompanies office expansion to Suites 401 and 402 at 4 East Clinton Street in Joliet. The group, representing about 150 businesses, has operated across Will and Grundy counties along with parts of Cook and Kendall since 1959. John R. Minting serves as executive director.
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Greater
Will County
Manufacturers’ Association
Joliet
Clinton St
Grundy County
Cook
Kendall
Will and Grundy Counties
John R. Minzing
Service Pfc Earl Benson Jr. Assigned to Vietnam Rifleman
Pfc Earl K Benson Jr 20 and his wife Georgiana are listed in a military notice. He was assigned November 23 as a rifleman with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. A new address for Sp4 Lawrence Daggett is provided at APO San Francisco 96383 and in-country units.
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Earl K. Benson Jr
Second Ave
101St Airbourne Division
Airmobile
Vietnam
Georgiana
Grant St
Seneca
Lawrence Daggett
Ava
Abn
Apo
San Francisco
James W. Martis
Elmer Martis
Coal City
Yokota
Japan
Martis
Chanute Afb
Ill
Robert Dicker
Tay Ninh
Robert E. Ashbaugh
Lofberg
FPO
Calif
Teen driver cited for unregistered 1951 Ford on Illinois 47
Trooper D A Wills issued a citation to Larry Brooks 19 Rte 1 for driving a 1951 Ford without valid registration on Illinois 47 at U S 6. Brooks is to appear in magistrate court at 10 a m Jan 6.
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D. A. Wills
Larry Brooks
Illinois
U. S
Brooks
Coal City Notes Christmas Meeting and Santa Visit
Pack 461 will hold a Christmas Party Pack meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lions Hall with entertainment and asks each cub to bring a dozen homemade cookies. Santa will visit City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 to collect lists, aided by the Coal City Junior Woman's Club.
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Lions Hall
Santa
Coal City
Minooka High to Host Annual Christmas Concert
Minooka High School music department presents its annual Christmas concert Sunday at 3 p.m. in the school gym. Choral director Robert Orth and band director Art Juan lead the program. The public is invited and admission is free.
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Minooka
Robert Orth
Art Juan
Body Found Near Horseshore Lake Identified as Ward
The body of Venice Illinois man O. C. Ward missing since November 30 was found by children playing on the shore of Horseshore Lake northeast of Venice in Madison County. Ward was last seen alive after cashing a $131 check at a nearby Madison liquor store.
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Venice, Ill
Horseshore Lake
Venice
Madison County
O. C. Ward
Madison, Ill
Madison County deputy reports violent head injuries in assault
Madison County sheriff's deputies said Ward was severely beaten about the head and face in an assault.
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Madison County Sheriff's
Ward
Brighton Fire Chief Earl Klang Named
RINGS A BELL BRIGHTON Colo. AP The fire chief at Brighton is well named He is Earl Klang.
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Brighton, Colo
Brighton
Earl Klang
Architects Caudill Rowlett and Scott to present junior college drawings
Architects Caudill Rowlett and Scott are set to present schematic drawings for the new junior college campus at a District 525 board meeting at 8 p m Monday in Room 243 Joliet Junior College 201 E Jefferson St. A resolution on tax anticipation warrants is on the agenda.
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Caudill, Rowlett and Scott
District 525
Joliet Junior College
E. Jefferson St
Yale Lights Theft From Christmas Tree Reported
Mrs James Kenney of 804 East Main Street reported a theft of 15 to 20 light bulbs from her outdoor Christmas tree planted in her yard. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Thursday in Morris.
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James Kenney
E. Main St
Morris
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Service News
John Friedle
Marsha Ann
Francis Cushing
St. Joseph Hospital
Gary Miller
Riverside Hospital
Kankakee
Betty Rodeghero
Walter McKinley
Joseph Bosonetta
Academy
H. Gasser
N.A
R. Fabri
Lui
Grumbacher
FOSEN
Oscar Fosen
Washington
Lars Fosen
Yale
H. L. Rest
Optometrist
Liberty St
Buzz
N. Broadway
PAK — Ass’t
Eanuts
Maxwell House
Genna
Edi
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