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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1978

Page

4

Traffic Court Docket Includes Fines For Battery And Reckless Driving

A series of traffic court dispositions list Leroy Hines Jr receiving 100 dollars in fines and 25 costs for battery with a second charge dismissed, Shirley Hines not prosecuted on a battery, Ronald Basham jailed six months supervised and fined for driving after license suspension, Michael Mash fined for reckless driving and resisting police, Martin Ley jailed and fined for reckless driving, Leonard Butler supervised for battery, William Glenney not prosecuted for reckless driving, Richard Pitkins placed on supervision with costly fine for speeding, Scott Male fined for defective equipment, Ed Anthony Gorsich fined for improper lane usage, and Mark Pershey fined for improper right turn on red.

Leroy Hines Jr Rte. 4 Wilmington Martha Hines Richard Hines Coal City Shirley Hines Ronald Basham Grundy County Peter Odo Illinois 129 County Line Rd Michael Mash Morris Roger Miller Wauponsee St Miller Martin Ley New Lenox Gerald Broderick E. Washington St Leonard Butler North St Wesley Cook Butler Steve Gorham William Glenney John Perona Illinois 113 Mark Pershey Old Stage Rd Douglas Francois Division St Bedford Rd

Multiple thefts and a car crash reported in Morris area

Police logs list thefts including a $760 trash pump from a Wisconsin Barge Lines truck, a 22 caliber revolver, a ring and a watch. Three youths were jailed for stealing a citizen’s band radio from a truck at Diamond Jack’s, while a home invasion attempt was reported on E Chapin Street. A Chicago man was hospitalized after a wheel from a semi-truck struck his car and another vehicle on Interstate 80 near Minooka.

Morris Dennis Jarvis Wisconsin Barge Lines Fort Madisson Iowa Morris Holiday Inn William Swanson Liberty St Swanson Frank Youmans Youmans Grundy County Diamond Jacks Coal City Joseph Michuda Braceville Charles Price Gardner Tony Nicoletti Diamond Jack’s Jeff Black Nicoletti Illinois 113 Robert McCawley Braceville Township James White Charles Ingram Harmer White E. Chapin Sr Donald Horrie Horrie Chapin St Illinois Harold Carlson Miss Summers Chicago Interstate 80 Ridge Rd Minooka Vantress C. Willoughby St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Illinois State Police Earl W. Brown Waterford Mich Willoughby Brown Danny D. Lemon Winterset AMC Ned Volvo

Missing girl Angela Walterstorff sought near Momence Ill

Police searched today for 12 year old Angela Walterstorff believed headed to Chicago to buy Shaun Cassidy concert tickets. Last seen 2 p.m. Wednesday hitchhiking north of Momence she is 5 foot 3, 100 pounds with brown hair and hornrimmed glasses.

Momence Ill UPD Chicago Shaun Cassidy Angela Walterstorff Partridge Family Angela

Accident victim leaves hospital in Pryor aftermath of three car crash

Miss Lucinda Vermon of 1319 North East Third Street Pryor Oklahoma was hospitalized at Morris after a three car accident Friday morning at U S 6 and LaSalle County Highway 25 north of Seneca injuring five persons. She was dismissed from Morris Hospital Wednesday. Vermon was a passenger in her brother Vern Pryor. The Herald article incorrectly identified the couple as husband and wife.

Lucinda Vermon N. E Third St Pryor Okla Morris LaSalle County Highway 25 Seneca Morris Hospital Vernnon Vern Pryor Herald

City Hit and Run Damages Car on Main Street

Mrs. Phyllis A. Smith reported a hit-and-run Wednesday at 1:25 p.m. her Mercury Marquis parked unattended on Liberty Street near Main Street was struck on the left side. Police say the other vehicle likely backed from an adjacent stall, hitting the left rear door and causing under $100 damage.

Morris Phyllis A. Smith Rte. 2 Cemetery Rd

Minooka High School Honor Roll Omission Noted

Names of Lori Lawson and Tony Georgantas juniors were omitted from the second six weeks honor roll at Minooka High School. The issue concerns the school’s published list and a clerical error affecting student recognition.

Minooka Lori Lawson Tony Georgantas Minooka High School

Radio City Music Hall to close after Easter show

NEW YORK (UPI) Radio City Music Hall plans to close after a lavish Easter show. Alton G. Marshall, president of Rockefeller Center, will meet with 300 employees to break the news. Mayor Koch’s office said Marshall told the new mayor and union officials were informed. The 1932 landmark has drawn 200 million tourists but faced a 1975 loss of about 1.3 million.

New York UPI Radio City Music Hall The Rockettes New York City Alton G. Marshall Rockefeller Center Inc Music Hall Edward Koch Marshall Koch Radio City New York Daily News

Dismiss suit for statute limitation in Illinois case

A June filed suit by the State of Illinois against James Emmons doing business as Emmons Gulf was dismissed in Grundy County Circuit Court because the statute of limitations had expired. The case sought $446.83 plus interest on a 1962 Sangamon County judgment of $603.47, with $307.28 still owed as of June 1 1977 and $138.77 for unemployment insurance costs from late 1962.

Illinois James Emmons Gardner Emmons Gulf Grundy County Donald Johnson Emmons Sangamon County

Chest clinic set for January 13 at Grundy County Health Dept

A chest clinic will be held Friday January 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Grundy County Health Department located at 1340 Edwards Street. Dr John H Meyer will consult. First admissions require a referral from a private physician. Arrangements can be made by calling 942-0333 per Mrs Lorain Covey administrator.

Grundy County Health Department Edwards St John H. Meyer Health Department Lorain Covey

NPC expands monomer lab with 1.3 million permit

Northern Petrochemical received a building permit on December 19 from Grundy County Building and Zoning Director Eugene Sorensen to expand the plant’s monomer laboratory. The project is valued at 1.3 million dollars with a 3,000 dollar permit fee. Plant manager Austin Bollen said the addition of about 50 by 30 feet will house quality checks for monomer resin used to make plastic.

Northern Petrochemical Grundy County Eugene Sorensen Austin Bollen Bollen Sorensen Felix Suzanne Honiotes Joliet

Byrne claims hidden tape backs greased cab fare hike

Chicago former Consumer Sales Commissioner Jane Byrne says a secretly running tape from a cab company meeting supports her charge that a fare increase was pushed through the City Council. The recording, allegedly made without consent, is under federal grand jury scrutiny and drew charges of Nixonism from the cab firm.

Byrne Chicago Jane Byrne Federal Grand Jury Edward Vrdolyak Cab Company Philip Krone

Public employees can not be forced to retire at 65

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that public employees may not be compelled to retire solely due to age. The decision arose from Julia Gault's case, a Thornton Fractional South High School teacher who retired at 65 in 1974. Judge Luther Swygert noted that mental faculties do not automatically diminish with age.

Chicago UPI 7Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals The American Civil Liberties Union Julia Gault Thornton Fractional South High School Lansing Luther M. Swygert

Elected National Officials List With Addresses and Phones

A compiled roster of national and state legislators with contact details. Senators Charles Percy and Adlai Stevenson are listed alongside Representatives Edward McBroom George Ryan Tom Corcoran Ray Christensen with respective district and office addresses and phone numbers.

Tom Corcoran House of Representatives Washington, D.C

Denture Tips From Dr Crane Boost Confidence At Mealtime

The Worry Clinic offers guidance for denture wearers focusing on food, not the teeth. Maurice G., a 47 year old salesman, shares nerves about new false teeth affecting sales and speech. Practical tips include practicing with a mirror, smiling naturally, chewing with both sides, and mindful handling of upper and lower dentures for better fit and speaking ease.

Maurice G

Dear Ann Landers Readers Letters Show Civility Gripe

A collage of reader letters from Philadelphia and beyond voices regional pride, TV critique, and marital views. The notes highlight Virginia identity, northern hospitality, Confederate money, and a plea for guidance. Ann Landers replies with skepticism about media portrayals and offers help options.

Pennsylvania North Philly Chill Ann

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