Dual Accident In Alley Behind National Tea Store
A 1963 Pontiac driven by 17 year old Lynndora Fannin struck the National Tea building in an alley behind the store in Morris City at 11:55 a.m. on Monday. Her father Lennie Fannin then backed the car, made a U turn and hit the Rambler Garage damaging both vehicles and the overhead door but no injuries or National Tea damage were reported.
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National Tea Store
Washington St
Morris City
William Button
James Gretencord
Lynndora Fannin
Illinois Ave
National Tea
Scientists Have Not Found Giant Sequoia Dying Of Natural Causes
Scientists have yet to identify a giant sequoia dying from natural causes, with a focus on understanding factors affecting their longevity and resilience. Researchers urge ongoing field studies to determine other potential stressors impacting these giants.
Morris City to award water project bid extension Tuesday
A deposit of 22700 dollars accompanied the bid. Low bidders for Contract A were S. S. Viland and James E. McElwain on a joint bid. Low bidder for Contract B was Charles O'Brien and Son. Council chair says award pending engineers review before Tuesday vote.
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S. S. Viland
James E. McElwain
Charles O’brien and Son
Walter Hundt
Morris City
Water and Sewer Committee
Speeding Ticket Issued To Kenneth Fosen
Kenneth L. Fosen, 23, of Rte. 3, cited at 8 p m Monday for driving too fast for conditions on Division S1. Morris City Policeman Jack Kopetzick issued the ticket, kept Fosen's license as bond, and scheduled a magistrate court appearance for 3 30 p m Thursday.
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Kenneth L. Fosen
Rte. 3
Morris City
Jack Kopezick
Fosen
Gardner Grocery Break-In Nets $35 Cash and Steaks
Burglars forced a back door at Sowers Grocery in Gardner, taking $35 in cash and a 15 pound platter of steaks. The break-in was reported to Grundy County sheriff's deputies at 8 a.m. today by Walter Sowers. Chief Deputy Olson said entry was gained through a back door.
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Sower
Gardner
Grundy County
Walter Sowers
John E. G. Olson
Fergusson Estate Left $2.37 Million in Trust After Death
Chicago AP report states Robert A. Fergusson former Rust Oleum Corp president age 46 died August 17 1966 leaving an estate of 2 367 447 in trust to his wife and two daughters.
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Chicago
Robert A. Fergusson
Rust Oleum Corp
Evanston
Fergusson
Prairie strip near Carbondale may become state preserve
Southern Illinois University botanist Robert Muhlenbrook has led students to a mile long virgin prairie along the Illinois Central tracks between Carbondale and Urbana. The 40 yard wide patch beside an abandoned roadbed would be leased from the railroad for 1 year to preserve this Prairie State relic.
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Prairie Mattoon
Ill
Prairie State
Southern Illinois University
Robert Muhlenbrook
Illinois Central
Carbondale
Urbana
The
University
Stock market softens in afternoon trading
The New York market【AP】 shows an irregular pattern with more declines than advances. The Dow Jones average fell 1.80 to 879.85 at noon as 1967 profits prompt tax-driven selling and yearend cross currents linger into 1968. IBM and Control Data led tech losses while gold mining remained weak.
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New York
Associated Press
Dow Jones
IBM
Control Data
New York Central
Monogram Industries
International Nickel
Standard Oil
Indiana
Zenith
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Butter and Eggs Prices
Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports butter steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged across grades AA through C. Eggs remain barely steady with wholesale prices mostly unchanged to lower. grade A whites at 75 percent or better priced around 33 1/2, others near 33, 26 to 27 for mediums and standards.
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Chicago
Chicago Merccantile Exchange
Wheat and soy prices from Chicago market report
Chicago market report lists No 2 hard wheat at 1 5434n and No 2 soft red at 1 4734n. Corn values include No 2 yellow 1 122 and No 3 yellow 1 095, with No 5 yellow at 1.00%. Oats show No heavy white at 8014n and soybeans No 1 yellow 2 65n. Soybean oil at 8 70n.
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Chicago
Yale Program Given Sunday At Newark
The Newark Sunday School program His Name Is Jesus was presented at the Lutheran Church. A prelude by Brian and Patti Scofield opened the night with organ and piano. The cast included Joseph David Hougen Mary Rhonda Helland and shepherds Denny Ropp and others with the Angel Choir.
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Newark
Jesus
Lutheran Church
Brian
Patti Scofield
Faith Hougen
Baby Jesus
Sarah Johnson
Lisa Williamson
Debbie Anderson
Kelly Fruland
Cozette Johnson
Bruce Johnson
Tina Wurster
Kyle Stangeland
Louis Dierzen
Kenny Larson
Johnnie Williamson
Allan Lunde
Jana Fruland
Steve Johnson
Sherry Wicks
Craig Larson
Patrick Bennett
Lori Gilbertson
Luanne Lundy
Dale Whitaker
Scott Colle
Krista Christopherson
Connie Johnson
Bryce Nordengren
Natali Lowery
Phyllis Nelson
Diana Williams
Tammie Vickery
Rolf Helland
Tim Hackerson
Zane Johnson
Ronda Finland
Kristi Hougen
Karen Akre
Leslie Kellogg
Julie Akre
Allan Colle
Gary Koetz
Rhonda Anderson
Darch Fruland
Paul Jay Hougen
Barbara Wogen
Joan Olson
Deanne Fruland
Louanne Lunde
Theresa Johnson
Allan Akre
Victor Christopherson
Jim Johnson
Gary Finland
Rick Kleinmaier
Ken Olson
Cindy Bennett
Susan Williams
Local readers and volunteers support community program
Diane Aldrich Debbie Berk Mary Gabel served as readers for a community program. Organist Nancy Larson with directors Marcia Finland and Ruthann Thompson led the event.
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Diane Aldrich
Debbie Berkland
Mary Gabel
Nancy Larson
Marcia Finland
Ruthann Thompson
Ancient Egypt Used Birds in Hieroglyphic Script
Archaeologists uncovered thousands of mummified birds in burial vaults showing birds held sacred roles and served as characters in hieroglyphic writing across ancient Egypt.
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Ancient
Egypt
Brach Estate Valued At 2.2 Million Inheritance Report
The estate of Mrs. June G. Brach, linked to the Brach Candy Co. family, was valued at 2.2 million dollars in an inheritance tax return filed in Circuit Court Monday. Mrs. Brach, who resided in Chicago, died August 18, 1966, at age 64. The filing notes the estate left by Mrs. Branch.
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Chicago
June G. Brach
Brach Candy Co
Kerner Releases 850000 for SIU Edwardsville Road Projects
Governor Otto Kerner released 850000 in Springfield for road construction utility extension and engineering services at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus. CLASSIFIED ADS PAY
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Springfield, Ill
Otto Kerner
Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University
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Ledy Sawheem Ticro Net
Semtreete Corporaton
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Yale
Brach Estate
Lutzow Insurance Agency
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Claude and
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Federal Paper Board Co. Inc
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