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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1965
Page
3
Howard A. Landgraf aged 54 of Chicago pleaded guilty to robbing Leland National Bank twice totaling 23 368 dollars. The crimes occurred July 31 1963 in La Salle County and October 4 1965. Landgraf, a YMCA clerk, was arrested soon after.
Judge Julius J. Hoffman of the U.S. District Court deferred sentencing in the October robbery case. The maximum penalty possible is 45 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
A simple soup blends canned white beans and diced leftover ham with beef broth. adds fresh flavor with minced parsley and finely grated carrot for color and aroma.
The Morris Teenage Republican Club engaged in charity in December making Christmas napkin rings for residents of Dena Ericson and Grundy County Rest Homes. On December 30 the TAR hosts a Christmas dance at St Thomas Episcopal Church from 8 p.m. to 11 30 p.m. Members may bring a guest and cards are sold at the door.
Walter G. Rodiger aged 77, retired secretary of the Sanford Ink Co. of Chicago, died Monday at his Greenwich Connecticut home. He was born in Chicago and graduated from Yale University.
In Santo Domingo a wildcat strike threatens to spread as Col Francisco Caamano Deno urges calm. Snipers fired at Inter American Peace Force troops, labor leaders blame military chiefs for the Santiago battle that killed 9 to 13, including Col Juan Maria Lora Fernandez.
Johnson Motors owned four door 1955 Ford stolen Sunday night from 404 E Benton St Thorsen residence. Recovered 5 15 p m Monday near Scott s greenhouse on E Cemetery Rd by City Police Gordon Gregg and Jim Anderson. Wires jumped battery low but no other damage found. Speedometer showed about 30 miles driven.
Paul Gooch, no address available, was ticketed Monday by city police for improper parking. The citation notes the 1958 Cadillac registered to Gooch was occupying two parking spaces on Washington near an unspecified location.
The Morris planning discussion outlined proposed zoning shifts with manufacturing areas expanding north east of Morris along the Illinois River and a five thousand foot airport runway. Officials including Chairman Root and members Beal Punke Burnham Thompson Collins and Donahoe discussed conditional uses and future industrial development while attorney Peacock asked about potential impacts on Illinois Clay Products. The plan aims to present a refined map by February with a January 24 meeting next on the schedule.
The owner is required to appear at city hall this evening according to a local notice. The brief reads as a scheduled appearance with no additional details provided.
The First National Bank of Morris will serve wassail to visitors during business hours on Thursday and Friday. The traditional holiday drink, a spicy aromatic mixture with English origins, has been praised by poets and writers such as Shakespeare, Jonson, Pepys, Tennyson, Byron and Dickens.
John A. Conte aged 56 of Taylorville was crushed to death at Peabody coal mine No 10 near Pawnee. He was walking beside a shuttle car when the tunnel narrowed and crushed him. Local authorities reported the accident occurred Monday and Conte died at the scene.
A family favorite features creamed spinach topped with sieved hard cooked eggs and chopped salted peanuts. The mix creates a creamy textures with a crunchy nut finish that pleases all ages at meals.
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