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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1977

Page

4

Estates Enter Probate In Grundy County Circuit Court

Grundy County Circuit Court has entered twelve estates into probate. Notable records include Mary Erickson of Chicago who died November 6 and left a will dated January 17, 1974 naming executor Florence Wainwright and beneficiaries Rachel Williams and Mary Jane Williams. The estate lists land interests around Goose Lake, Saratoga Townships, Pine Bluff and Ashley Roads, plus stocks valued at about $212,000. Other probates include Norma Root of Elgin with lands in Greenfield Township and Braceville, and legacies to the Root heirs.

Grundy County Mary Erickson Chicago Miss Erickson Rachel Williams Mary Jane Williams St. Louis Mo Florence Wainwright W. Main St Goose Lake Saratoga Pine Bluff Rd Erickson Rd Pine Bluff Ashley Rd Bungalow Rd Norma Root Elgin Alfred O'Connor Waukegan Goodfarm Rd Coster Rd Greenfield Township Braceville Perucca Margaret Nettle St Frank Thomas Dr John Gurnee Frank Jr David Thomas Peggy Gore Rd Illinois Michael Ragan E. Chapin Sr Ragan Vienna Highland Townships Marge Ragan Burkhart Rd Gotham Buffalo Rds Vienna Township Kinsman Roy Fielde Gardner Fielde Fjelde Paul Gjerde Morris Chris Lillian John Ryckman Narvick Ave Ryckman Dorothy Ryckman O’neal Gary Ind Betty Ryckman Perschke Virginia Ryckman Smith Park Ridge Mabel Ryckman Ethel Anderson Anderson Naomi Francois Francois Donald Francois Duane Francois Coal City Alice Brobstein Loss Dyer Ella Peacock Peacock Edwin Wennerstrom Verona Wennerstrom Pinellas Park Fla Roy Wennerstrom Dwight Ray Wennerstrom Ethel Punke Mazon Dale Punke Mary Ellen Punke Erfford Wennerstrom

Sirhan to talk to supervisors in Soledad meeting

Two Los Angeles County supervisors Baxter Ward and Kenneth Hahn fly to Monterey and visit Sirhan Sirhan at Soledad Prison to seek reasons for Kennedy's 1968 slaying and whether others were involved. The step follows Sirhan's promise through his attorney to break his silence.

Soledad Calif UPI Los Angeles Soledad Prison Sirhan Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan Kennedy Mary Baxter Ward Kenneth Hahn Monterey Godfrey Isaacs Israel John Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Lee Harvey Oswald John F. Kennedy Hahn Sen. Kennedy

Three speeding tickets issued by Morris officer

Police cited three motorists for speeding on Wednesday. David Craig, 19, of Channahon was ticketed for 46 in a 25 mph zone and to appear June 16. Mary Dyer, 24, of Joliet was cited for 43 in a 25 mph zone and to appear June 16. David Boggs, 31, of Ottawa Bend Apartments was cited for 44 in a 25 mph zone and to appear June 16. Deputy inquiry found no tracks or ties near Nettle School Rd. crossing.

Union St Johnson Ave Grundy County David Boggs Ottawa Bend Creed School St

Arrest man for gas theft in Grundy Kane connections

Frank Webb, 25, of Aurora, held in Grundy County Jail after arrest in Kane County on a Grundy County warrant issued Nov 16. Bond forfeit tied to failing to appear for a Nov 16 theft charge after manager Donald Nelson said Webb drove from Dwight Texaco without paying for 18.3 gallons worth 12 dollars. Deputies transferred him from Kane County to Grundy County Jail after arrest Tuesday.

Frank Webb Aurora Grundy County Kane County Webb Donald Nelson Dwight Texaco William Sklut Dan Callahan

Protection order issued in Grundy County Court

A Grundy County Circuit Court protection order was entered Wednesday against Frank Grindstaff Jr. 19 Joliet. The order bars Grindstaff from any communication with a 14 year old Morris girl.

Grundy County Frank Grindstaff Jr Joliet Grindstaff Morris

Thirteen Charged In LaSalle County Trespass Case At Gravel Pit

Thirteen individuals were charged in LaSalle County Circuit Court Ottawa with criminal trespass to land from a May 25 gathering at Vernon Henry Co gravel pit in Otter Creek Township. The state aims to prosecute current and future cases to stop the nuisance from the recurring gatherings. The office notes annual problems across the county with the gravel pit and Consumer’s Pond being popular sites and many injuries occur due to safety lapses.

LaSalle County Circuit Court Ottawa Vernon Henry Co Otter Creek Township

Cranberries Dominate U S Production from Massachusetts Cape Cod

Massachusetts cranberry growers near Cape Cod supply more than half of the nation's cranberries. The region's bogs and harvests drive U S output, a key agricultural fact reflecting the state’s longstanding bog industry and seasonal picking cycle.

The Massachusetts Cape Cod

Zebra Room Fire At Beverly Hills Club Kills 161

Investigators trace the blaze to the Zebra Room where a wedding party had vacated. Evidence from paneling and carpeting under scrutiny as officials weigh fire origin and possible negligence charges. Carson to return to Tonight Show in June amid Hollywood trial notes.

Southgate UPI Beverly Hills Kentucky Frankfort Tom Easterly Warren Southworth Southworth Ken Bran Brandenburgh Larry Hopkins Walter Bailey Hollywood Johnny Carson NBC Steve Martin Steve Allen Carson

Reckless Driver Reported on Division and Jefferson Streets

Terry Nolte reported a maroon Chevrolet southbound on Division St swerving into the wrong lane and forcing several vehicles off the road. The vehicle followed toward Pine Bluff Rd as Morris police were notified Wednesday.

Jefferson St Division St Nolte Pine Bluff Rd

Tape Player Theft Reported In Morris

Morris police investigate a stolen tape player and speakers from Gary Barger's truck parked near Kentucky Fried Chicken between 4 and 8 p.m. The items valued at 40 dollars for the tape player and 30 dollars for the speakers.

Morris Gary Barger N. Dwight Rd Kentucky Fried Chicken

Dismisses fugitive charge against Gilbert Deese

A Grundy County Circuit Court judge dismissed a fugitive from justice charge against Gilbert Deese of 110 E Chapin Sr. The charge stemmed from an arrest on December 2, 1974, in Barron County Wisconsin where he was sought for indecent behavior with a child.

Gilbert Deese E. Chapin Sr Grundy County Deese Barron County Wis

Burglar Married Before Sentencing in Brooklyn Case

Robert Inesti 21 and Maria Rivera wed in court before Inesti was sentenced to three years for burglary in Brooklyn. The couple had attempted to steal a color television and 1500 in jewelry with Inesti's brother Roger also involved. Roger received probation.

New York UPI Robert Inesti Maria Rivera Inesti Brooklyn Roger Supreme Court Gerald Held Robert Ann Landers Sid

Elected National and State Officials Listed with Contacts

A roster lists U S Senator Charles Percy and Adlai Stevenson with D C offices and area phones. Illinois state officials including Rep Edward McBroom and Rep George Ryan with Springfield addresses. Sen Jerry Joyce and Rep Tom Corcoran with district details. Rep Ray Christensen and others with office locations and phone numbers.

Edward McBroom George Ryan State Capitol Springfield Jerry Joyce Ray Christensen

Worry Clinic Finds Teen Endurance Benefits From Exercise

Dr George W Crane explains that teens like Peter B who train in long distance running gain larger hearts and coronaries from regular exercise. He cites rabbits as a contrast, notes lower resting pulse and added lifespan benefits for teenage athletes, and provides mailing details for his booklets.

Ann Landers letters on speed limits and marriage

A series of reader questions address driving fast during fuel shortages and highway safety, marital trust after infidelity, word choices in domestic tasks, and personal tallness. The column offers practical, no nonsense guidance and promotes Ann Landers’s booklet on marriage expectations.

Ann Landers England New York Rome P.O Chicago Ill

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