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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1978

Page

7

Obituaries list former Lisbon resident Edna Osman

Edna Morrison Osman 77 of Aurora died at home Tuesday. Born February 3, 1900 in Lisbon to Blanch and Marie Morrison, she is survived by five children, 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister and two brothers. Visitation today and funeral Thursday at Corcoran Funeral Home, Aurora. Burial at Spring Lake Cemetery. George L. Clayton 96 formerly of Morris died in St. Petersburg Florida after residing there five years. Born February 26 1881 in Lancaster England, he worked at Illinois Coal Co as a weigh master. Survived by son Leonard G. Clayton and daughters Marjorie Koerber Helen Turton, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Davis Funeral Home, burial Evergreen Cemetery. LaVerne Osmundson 59 of Serena died Tuesday night at St Mary's Hospital Rochester Minnesota. He was a Country Mutual Insurance agent in LaSalle County. Visitation Friday at Larson-Gabel Funeral Home Sheridan with arrangements pending.

Lisbon Rudolph Edna) Osman E. Benton St Aurora Blanch Marie Morrison Rudolph Osman Russell St. Louis Ronald Marian) Stuart Glenview Paul Oswego Richard Joan) Campbell Deerfield Rasmus Margaret) Davick Allan Morrison San Francisco Donald Morrison Santa Rosa Calif Corcoran Funeral Home Spring Lake Cemetery George L. Clayton Morris St. Petersburg Fla Lancaster England Illinois Coal Company Nancy Terry Leonard G Marjorie Koerber Lyle Helen) Turton Clearwater Davis Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery LaVerne Osmundson Serena St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Minn Country Mutual LaSalle County Larson-Gabel Funeral Home Sheridan Funeral

Joliet Market Live Stock Report

In Joliet Michigan cattle sales showed 3,000 head with steers steady to 25 higher and heifers 50 higher. High grade steers 45.25 to 46.00, choice 44.00 to 45.25, goods 37.00 to 42.50. heifers 42.75 to 43.25 top, others 41.50 to 42.50 and 40.00 to 41.50. Cutter cows 26.00. Hogs 1,200 head, 25 to 50 lower. No 1-2 200-235 lb 47.75 to 48.25, No 1-3 200-240 lb 47.50 to 47.75, No 1-3 240-265 lb 46.50 to 47.50.

Joliet UPI

Markets Grain Prices at 12 Noon

Chicago wheat and corn rose while soybeans climbed sharply at noon on the board. Wheat Mar 2.72 up 144, May 2.79 up 14. corn Mar 2.22 up 4, May 2.26 up 14. soybeans around 5.61 up 62, Mar 5.67 up 64, May 5.75 up 54. Now You Know by United Press International notes Monaco law requires roof gardens.

Chicago UPI PR Be United Press International Monaco

Seneca motorist cited for speeding on US 6 and Pioneer Rd

Charles R. Snyder, 25, of Seneca, was cited by Grundy County Sheriff Sgt. Frank Schmitt at 5:48 a.m. for speeding 70 in a 55 mph zone on U.S. 6 and Pioneer Rd. After posting his license as bond, Snyder was scheduled to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court Feb. 2.

Charles R. Snyder Seneca Grundy County Frank Schmitt Snyder U.S. 6 Pioneer Rd

Flood variance debated in Grundy County zoning board

The board wrestled with granting a flood insurance variance for Workman's basement. Sorensen warned a variance could threaten the county's flood insurance certification. A tie vote blocked the variance, and the matter was sent to the county board. Also discussed were updating the 10 year old comprehensive plan and rural subdivision policies.

Misener Sorensen Grundy County Charles Zalar Workman Kenneth Sandeno Sandeno Wayne Tesdal Noble Collins Appeals Board Robert Breisch Breisch Zalar

Disturbance at Alumax Plant Picket Line Reported

A minor disturbance at the Alumax plant picket line was reported to Grundy County Sheriff Tuesday at 10:10 a.m. Troy Harris of Alumax security notified the sheriff that picketers blocked two semi trailer truckers from entering the plant. Officers advised the workers they could not lawfully stop entry. trucks were later allowed to proceed as deputies left.

Alumax Grundy County Sheriff's Department Troy Harris Sheriff’s Office East US Bill Button James Hume William Sklut

Father sues for son's death in Grand Ridge Rd crash

John L. Cherveny, father of 17 year old Mark Cherveny of Streator, filed a Grundy County Circuit Court damage suit against driver Paul Darrell Robertson alleging careless and negligent acts. The case seeks a jury trial and more than $10,000. Roberton, 16, Joliet, hospitalized in satisfactory condition.

Streator Grand Ridge Rd Mazon Grundy County John L. Cherveny Mark Cherveny Bluff St Paul Darrell Robertson Joliet Silver Cross Hospital Miak Cherveny Robertson Ward Rd Cherveny Morris Hospital Thomas Walker

Rockford Father Granted Change of Judge in Murder Case

Simon Peter Nelson 46 charged with murder in the death of his six children was granted a change of judge by Judge Phillip Reinhard. Nelson and public defender Craig Petersen did not explain the request. Reinhard noted a defendant’s right to object to the assigned judge. A new judge was to be named Thursday by Judge John Sype.

Rockford, Ill Simon Peter Nelson Nelson Craig Petersen Phillip Reinhard John Sype

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