Suit Over Remodeling At Fister House Demands Over $16 Thousand
Grundy County Circuit Court heard suit Wednesday by Chester Peacock and Henry Weppler against Ronald and Nancy Fister Lucille Heavens Morris Savings and Loan Dale Starks and Gerald Heavens. They seek 16560 plus interest for unpaid work on the 803 E. Washington St. residence begun June 3 1974. Peacock claims total bill 55982 with 12892.75 unpaid and Weppler adds 3667.82 in parts and labor. If unpaid a mechanics lien and sale to satisfy the debt are requested.
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Chester Peacock
Kiersted St
Henry Weppler
Weppler Plumbing and Heating
Grundy County
Ronald
Nancy Fister
Lucille Holmes
Morris Savings and Loan
Dale Starks
Gerald Heavens
Fister
Washington St
Peacock
Weppler
License renewal forms urged for 1976 plates
Springfield Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett urged applicants to present pre print renewal forms when buying 1976 license plats. The form proves ownership and speeds over the counter sales. without it duplicates must be requested. Mailing of 1976 plates is ahead of last year with reassignment requests sent and thousands of 285000 special passenger number requests processed daily.
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Springfield
Michael J. Howlett
Howlett
Seven Gables marks 40 years with anniversary program
The Seven Gables Restaurant celebrates its 40th year with a weekend program for longtime patrons. Owner William Spellisy recalls choosing the name and adding a gable. The dining hall has a long history from 1935 opening on Route 6 near Morris, with many celebrities noted, and the menu largely unchanged. The current operation is leased to others with a piano and organ musical lineup continuing the dining and dancing heritage.
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Seven Gables
William Spellisgeid
Wiebsoem
Tratt Clinic
Morris
US S. 6
Spellisy
U.S. 6
Gordon McCrae
Paul Muni
Black
Chicago
Morris Daily Herald
Rte. 6
Illinois
Black and
Spellisg
James (Rose) Feeney
Barbs By Phil Pastoret Opinion Snippet
A columnist muses on how to spread news, the boss reacting to a four day week, the personnel manager as a cautious canner, and a party debate over changing its symbol to an owl ahead of '76.
Deny motion to suppress arrest evidence in Grundy case
A Grundy County judge denied a motion to suppress arrest evidence against Alonzo Perez 26 Chicago after a 40 minute hearing. Trooper Shreve testified a radio alert identified a suspect in controlled substances and Perez was stopped at the Interstate 80 exit ramp onto I 55. Police found marijuana in a car trunk but had no warrant or probable cause for the arrest or search.
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Alonzo Perez
Chicago
Grundy County
Perez
Interstate 80
Interstate 55
Philip Shreve
Illinois State Police Network
Shreve
Dennis Dodwell
Grundy
Dodwell
Morris
Gerald Maupin
Maupin
Robert Malmquist
Seneca Public Library Announces Multiple Holiday Closures
The Seneca Public Library will be closed all day Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25 for Christmas. It will also close all day December 31 and January 1 for New Year’s.
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Seneca
Seneca Public Library
Energy bill promises lower oil prices in election year
Congress passes an energy program promising lower oil prices and a new conservation ethic. It would set a $7.66 barrel ceiling and allow a 10 percent yearly rise, plus rationing powers, efficiency labeling, mileage standards, and federal conservation aids. Opponents call it bad economics.
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Washington
Voice of the People on Loose Dogs at McKinley Park
A reader criticizes dog owners for allowing two dogs to run loose near Robinson Drive scaring students on the way to school. The letter urges leash law enforcement and respect for property, warning of injuries or vehicle harm.
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McKinley Park
Robinson Drive
City of
Morris
Alverna L. Hansen
Meadors Circle
LaSalle County Records Lowest Rural Crime Rate
LaSalle County reports the state’s lowest rural crime rate among counties over 25 000 population. State's Attorney Francis Yackley notes more than twice as many people were sentenced to one year or more for felonies this fiscal year ending Nov 30.
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LaSalle Cunty
FBI
Woman joins LaSalle state's attorney's staff
Mrs. Robert Carter of Ottawa becomes assistant LaSalle County state's attorney on January 1. She will lead a new family division handling juvenile mental health non-support and paternity cases becoming the first woman in the post. She replaces J Jerome Sisul who leaves for Aplington and Kaufman.
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Robert
Nancy Rink) Carter
Ottawa
LaSalle County
Peter F. Ferracuti
Carter
J. Jerome Sisul
Aplington and Kaufman
LaSalle
University of Illinois
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Rock Island
Robert L. Carter
Grease stolen from Kentucky Fried Chicken drum valued at forty
Police report a 55 gallon drum of used grease was taken from a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant sometime Tuesday night. Charles Bryan notified authorities at 1 35 p m Wednesday stating the theft occurred after 10 30 p m Tuesday. The grease valued at 40 dollars.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Charles Bryan
Paul Ehrman
Window Break At Mazon Verona Kinsman High School
Grundy County Deputy Sheriff Thomas Walker found a broken window in the agriculture building on the south side of Mazon Verona Kinsman High School during a 1 12 a.m. patrol. A projectile appeared to have been thrown through the window.
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Mazon-Verona- Kinsman High School
Grundy County
Thomas Walker
Walker
Stretch a Meal With Grated Potatoes and Leftovers
A simple idea to extend a meal by mixing grated potatoes with leftover vegetables such as peas and baked beans. Add the liquid from canned vegetables to a can of pea soup for a thicker, more filling result.
Local and State Officials Listed for Contact
The document lists federal and state officials with office addresses in Washington D C and Illinois. It includes Sen Charles Percy Rep James Washburn Sen Adlai Stevenson Rep George Ryan Sen Jerry Joyce Rep Tim Hall Rep Jack Beaupre and contact phone numbers and district details for the 43rd District.
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Jerry Joyce
New
Springfield
Worry Clinic guest attacks idle time and taxes on profits
Jason N. recounts Dr. George W. Crane's warnings on unemployment and costs from idle time. He cites union pay, coffee breaks, painting time, and overhead charges that raise bid prices and tax burdens, urging pay by output and noting union and big business tensions.
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Jason N
Alcoa
Crane
America
Indiana
Dr. Crane
Detroit
Lima
Ohio
Hoiles
Uncle Sam
Ann Landers Replies on Family Size and Office Turkeys
A reader asks about having only one child and faces gossip from relatives. Ann advises not to justify family choices and uses a witty line to end the questioning. A second letter complains about a boss described as a turkey and suggests patience and focusing on one’s own work. A third asks about parental snooping on mail. Ann affirms privacy and hints at boundaries with a humorously framed guide.
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Ann Landers
Turkey
Nan
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Washington, D.C
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George Ryan
Meadowview Kankalkae
AM Uni
Volkmann Bldg
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Tim Hall
Longworth House
N. Franklin St
Dwight
Jack Beaupre
House of Rep
Capitol Building
Schuyler Ave
Morris Publishing Company
On Minors Corporation
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