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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1978

Page

4

Traffic Court Results From Grady County? Not Probed

Traffic court records show multiple cases in Grundy County and surrounding towns. Robert Smith, 20, avoided prosecution for criminal trespass after a key witness failed to appear. Tracy Todd, 17, fined for illegal possession of liquor. Ricky Marx, 20, fined for speeding. Lester Butler Jr. and Daniel Benes received probation and fines for marijuana possession with related infractions. John Bergstrom not prosecuted for failure to yield. Mark Davidson, 17, cited for illegal transportation of liquor.

Robert Smith Rte. 3 Gun Club Rd Earl Claypool Smith Red and Gun Club Tracy Todd Rte. 1 Channahon Grundy County Jeff Wix Ridge and Brannick Rds Ricky Marx Hintze Wilmington Braceville Charles Shelby Broadway Rds Shelby Robert Bush Canal St Bush Main and Cambria Sts John Bergstrom Park Blvd Morris James Watson Fulton and Jefferson Sts Mark Davidson Harold Carlson Liberty and Waverly Sts

Library board petitions available in Minooka Channahon area

The Three Rivers Public Library District offers nomination petitions at 101 Tryon St. Channahon to elect seven trustees in the April 11 election for two to six year terms. Petitions require 50 signatures and must be returned to Linda Morgan. Erik Blomstedt can provide details by phone 815-462-4102.

Minooka Three Rivers Public Tryon St Channahon Linda Morgan Erik Blomstedt

Police Briefs Cover Vehicle Damage And Traffic Accidents

Morris police report a damaged front end to a 1975 Chrysler Cordoba found in the 100 block of W Jefferson St after the owner parked the night before. No injuries. minor gas loss noted. A two car collision at Fulton and Jefferson resulted in a ticket for failure to yield. Additional crashes on Illinois 47 at Gore Rd left two injured and vehicles towed. Joliet youths charged with illegal transportation of liquor. one driver cited for speeding and ignoring a stop sign. A hospital escapee, Darrell Robertson, walked out in a gown after a prior crash that left a passenger dead and a civil suit filed seeking damages over 10,000.

Alan D. Love Miss Perry Fulton Jefferson Sts Morris Marvin W. Larson Sycamore Fulton St Jefferson St Larson Ann C. Wright Woodland Rd Grundy County Illinois Gore Rd John T. Shetterly Dwight Shetterly Stephen C. Chamberlain Rte. 2 Morris Hospital DesRochers Ambulance Service Illinois 47 Romine Standard Plaza Chamberlain Mike Olson Sunoco Bond Joliet Minooka James Peterson Stephen Perry Robert Sutton Minookah Michael Hrechko Lloyd Unland Darrell P. Robertson Silver Cross Hospital Paul D. Robertson Bloomington St Streator Robertson Mark Cherveny Grand Ridge Ward Rds Cherveny

Dan Ryan line girders crack causes sighted by panel

A Chicago committee investigating cracks in Dan Ryan elevated line girders nears agreement on three causes. Low temperatures that contract the girders, inadequate steel strength, and welding instead of riveting reducing expansion room are cited by most members according to WBBM-TV.

Chicago UPI Wbbm-Tv

Injunction Bars Move Of House In Goose Lake Area

Goose Lake Association blocked Eugene Radomsky from placing a house on his Beaver Lake II lot amid covenants dispute. The suit, filed earlier this month, claims moving a used building violates association rules. Separately, Van Male Buick won 2 173.24 damages in a July 2, 1976 crash on Pine Bluff Rd. involving a 1976 Buick and a red 1966 Ford Wagon.

Grundy County Eugene Radomsky Minooka Beaver Lake II Goose Lake Goose Lake Association Radomsky Pine Bluff Rd van Male Buick George Ondera Manteno George Kirby Jr Buick van Male Ondera

Deer Collision Shuts Dresden Road in Goose Lake Township

Grundy County deputies report motorist Louis W. Mombrum of Reddick struck a deer on Dresden Road near A. P. Green Refractories in Goose Lake Township Tuesday at 6:35 am. No injuries were reported as the 1972 Ford pickup sustained about 300 dollars damage to the left front fender and door. the deer was found alive on the west side of the roadway.

Dresden Rd Goose Lake Township Grundy County Sheriff's Department Louis W. Mombrum Reddick Carl Luck

Mitchell undergoes transplant as safe recovery expected

Former Attorney General John Mitchell rests after doctors replaced a defective blood vessel with a plastic graft at Georgetown University Hospital. The 64 year old, on medical furlough from Maxwell AFB prison camp, faces a second major operation for a hip replacement in coming months.

Washington UPI John Mitchell Charles Hufnagel Mitchell Georgetown University Hospital Maxwell Air Force Base Ala Bureau of Prisons Carter

MVK nine week honor roll honors MAZON students

Mazon-Verona Kinsman High School lists the second nine weeks honor roll. Seniors include Hugh Martin Bob Murray Tina Warren Chuck Gilbertson Tim Rodriguez Jill Montanus Kirk Houchin Dana Russell Dan Paulsen Betty Phelan Eleanore Fleishman Lee Bivens Angie Norton Dan Beal Lynn Bates Ken Hyslop Laurie Windsor Bryan Thorson Candi Heron Melinda Morfey Mike Jenkins Ken Adkins Barb Bessen Jim Goode Chris Johnson. Merit honor roll includes Gayle Millard Dan Taylor Tammy Wilkinson. Juniors named Therese Hanley Terry Olson Kathy Vint Max Deskin Mark Rodosky Teresa Schaefer Sandy Leiter Melissa Weatherford Dave Crane Kathy Kilmer Sue Prindiville Pam Warren Kathy Winsor Bob Hopkins Don Benson Mariann Aldrich Carol Fleishman Tim Braghini. Merit honor roll includes Marcy Dutton Kevin Finch LeeAnn Grenell Doug Mc Closkey Kelly O'Connell Chris Olsen Kim Payton Cheryl Rankin. Sophomores on honor roll include Brett Madison Art Hanley Kerra Schaefer Kathy Walker Donna Bart man Toni Lowery Dan Gor man Lori Reed Melissa Garland Sondra Greenan Debbie Erickson Lauri Ely. Merit honor roll includes Esther Cortez Cathy Donnelly Jerri Enerson Ken Funk Mike Murray John Russell. Freshmen on honor roll include Kathy Taylor Dawn Zurlinden Celessa Dyess Laura Kruger Betsy Winsor Debbie Walker Jana Leake Diane Crane Jill Misener Elizabeth Rankin Angie Persinger Tom Prit chard. Merit honors: Dave Butterfield Mario Cortez Mike Faulkner Patricia Hill Debbie Hyslop Paula Montanus Brenda Norton Linda Ribardy Brian Warning.

Barb Bessen Jim Goode Chris Johnson Gayle Millard Dan Taylor Tammy Wilkinson Therese Hanley Terry Olson Kathy Vint Max Deskin Mark Rodosky Teresa Schaefer Sandy Leiter Melissa Weatherford Dave Crane Kathy Kilmer Sue Prindiville Pam Warren Kathy Winsor Bob Hopkins Don Benson Mariann Aldrich Carol Fleishman Tim Braghini Marcy Dutton Kevin Finch Kathy Walker Donna Bartman Toni Lowery Dan Gorman Lori Reed Melissa Garland Sondra Greenan Debbie Erickson Lauri Ely Esther Cortez Cathy Donnelly Jerri Enerson Ken Funk Mike Murray John Russell Kathy Taylor Dawn Zurlinden Celessa Dyess Laura Kruger Betsy Winsor Debbie Walker Jana Leake Diane Crane Jill Misener Elizabeth Rankin Angie Persinger Tom Pritchard Dave Butterfield Mario Cortez Mike Faulkner Patricia Hill Debbie Hyslop Paula Montanus Brenda Norton Linda Ribardy Brian Warning

Paddlewheeler sinks under Gateway Arch

The Coast Guard blamed a hull failure for the Cotton Blossom sinking near the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. The steel vessel, named for Showboat, listed and sank within an hour on Tuesday after earlier towings. Owner Jere Wilmering bought it in 1976, spent a year renovating, and opened as a restaurant Oct. 15. One watchdog dog drowned. the other survived.

ST. Louis UPI Coast Guard Gateway Arch Mississippi River Jere Wilmering Wilmering

Traffic citation for disobeying stop sign in Morris case

Paul C. Weitz a 20 year old resident of 821 E Benton St was cited by Morris Policeman Roger Miller at 1 50 a m for disobeying a stop sign at Benton and Division Streets Weitz posted his driver s license as bond and is to

Paul C. Weitz E. Benton St Morris Roger Miller Benton and Division Sts Weitz Grundy County

Judgment entered against Krell in Grundy County court

Leslie Manufacturing obtained a confession judgment against Gerald Krell Braceille in Grundy County Circuit Court. The note dated July 16 for $10,313.55 plus $750 in attorney fees brought the total to $11,078.55.

Grundy County Leslie Manufacturing Gerald Krell Braceille Krell

Fight for the tobacco market across nations and history

A 1978 United Feature Syndicate overview traces tobacco from its ancient roots to modern global trade. It notes 16 states grow the crop, with 750,000 farming families earning over a billion dollars while government taxes exceed farmer earnings. It covers labor intensity, curing processes, and historic spread from the Americas to Europe, China, the USSR, and Brazil, highlighting tariffs and monopolies shaping exports and the balance of payments.

Jacksonville Fila Dixieland Florida New Hampshire Ohio Missouri Wisconsin United States U.S United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Worry Clinic Dr Crane counsels Laura on self worth

Laura L age 19 contemplated death by own action until Dr Crane via the Compliment Club helps her find value. He urges using sincere compliments to boost self esteem, social ease and popularity, warning against impropriety and promising a booklet for 25 cents. He notes early success with a shy student and stresses inner attitude over outward beauty.

Laura L Laura Dr. Crane

Dear Ann Landers: naming grandkids and married life woes

A reader laments naming preferences for grandchildren and shares family origin stories. Another letter asks whether a long term girlfriend should marry a man who is not ready, with Ann Landers advising broader dating and patient planning while suggesting her booklet for guidance.

Ann Leota Imogene George George, Jr Georgie Porgie King George III Ann Landers Harold Holding

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Erpos Library Board RTA MVK Mazon — Mazon-Verona- Kinsman High School Hugh Martin Bob Murray Tina Warren Chuck Gilbertson Tim Rodriguez Jill Henry J. Taylor Department of Agriculture Portugal Jean Nicot Catherine de Medici Christopher Columbus San Salvador Spain France England America Europe London China U.S.S.R Brazil The Worry Clinic George W. Crane, Pa.d M.D Crane Hopkins Bldg Mellett Indiana P.O Ill
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