Mazon couple injured in Coal City collision
A two car crash at S Broadway and Oak St Coal City left Dennis Platt 78 and Lena Platt 74 in fair condition at Morris Hospital. Raymond Lyons 52 of Coal City was treated and both cars were towed. Lyons car struck Plott vehicle after stopping at the intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Broadway
Oak Sts
Coal City
Dennis Platt
Hill and
North Sts
Mazon
Lena
Morris Hospital
Raymond Lyons
Second St
Roman Smyk
Dennis Neary
Lyons
S. Broadway St
Plott
Oak St
Neary
Pott
Jim Smith
Platts
Postpone Election of Morris Public Library Officers
Morris Public Library Board delays officer elections until a current personnel problem is resolved. Librarian Mrs. Ethel Gregg plans retirement in September, and current officers seek a replacement. The board met to discuss the local history collection and adjourned to executive session. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Public Library Board
Ethel Gregg
Gregg
Hugo Avalos
Carson Robinson
Fred Schaefer
Avalos
Robert MacDonald
John Hynds
Albert Allen
John Maunder
Arthur Meadors
Carl R. Johnson
Senior Citizens Calendar June Events
The calendar lists June activities for seniors including open days, euchre parties, arts and crafts displays, potluck dinners, hobby and collectibles events, a monthly AARP meeting with program and refreshments, and a June birthday party honoring those with June birthdays.
Man cited for illegal liquor possession in Grundy County
Wesley Cook, 17, of 607 E Illinois Ave, cited by Deputy James Hume for illegal possession of liquor after a patrol found a lit car with beer on both seats. Cook drove the vehicle while Gary Delrose, 17, 200 Meadows Circle, remained in a ditch. Delrose not ticketed. Cook posted 50 bond and must appear in court June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Cook
Illinois Ave
Grundy County
James Hume
Hume
Saratoga Rd
Nelson Rd
Cook
Gary Delrose
Meadows Circle
Delrose
Calculator stolen from gas truck in Morris
A pocket calculator valued around $80 was reported stolen to Morris police. Robert Mitchell of Trenter's Bulk Standard said the device was taken from a 1971 International gas truck parked at Trenter's. Between Saturday 10 a.m. and Monday 7:45 a.m. someone forced open the left wing window and removed the calculator, causing about $30 damage to the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Robert Mitchell
Trenter’s Bulk Standard
Railroad St
Trenter’s
Mitchell
Gerald Broderick
Divorces Granted for Mental Cruelty Across Several Couples
Diane Skov and Kenneth Skov, both in Verona and Rural Gardner, were granted divorce on grounds of mental cruelty. William Newman and Karla Newman, both of 303 Susan Circle, received divorce on mental cruelty grounds. Susan Dummitt of Liberty and Steven Dummitt from Route 3 were granted divorce for mental cruelty. Judith Jessen, 34, Coal City, and Henry Jessen, 34, Wilmington, along with Treasure Pickles, 62, Gardner, and Helen Pickles, 56, Steger, were granted divorce on mental cruelty grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Skov
Verona
Kenneth Skov
Gardner
William Newman
Susan Circle
Karla Newman
Susan Dummitt
Liberty
Steven Dummitt
Rte. 3
Judith Jessen
Coal City
Henry Jessen
Wilmington
Treasure Pickles
N. Monroe
Helen Pickles
Steger
Morris Firemen Sell Advance Festival Tickets
Morris firemen will sell advance tickets Friday night in downtown and shopping areas for the Morris Firemen's Summer Festival June 24 28 at the high school parking lot. Pete Muffler notes 20 percent savings on advance tickets five for 1 50 and two more concession stands are available. Proceeds fund new equipment with no specific item yet designated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Firemen
Morris Community High School
Pete Muffler
Muffler
Illinois House okays 35 million for textbooks for all pupils
The Illinois House approved a 35 million dollar appropriation to fund textbooks for public and private school students who request them. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jane M. Barnes, moves to the Senate, with a companion bill on state spending still in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
UPI
Illinois House
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Jane M. Barnes
Oak Lawn
Illinois
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Barnes
Meyer
State Board of Education
Daniel Walker
Fred Schraeder
D-Peoria
Schroeder
Walker
State Fair
Paul King
Department of Children and Family Services
Mary Lee Leahy
King
Auditor General
Partition suit seeks fair division of Braceville land
In Grundy County Circuit Court Edward Vitko and Helen Vitko along with Mary McDonald and Edna Mae Pemberton sue to partition about 240 acres north and east of Braceville. They claim Iola Yeno holds 15-16 of the land inherited from Andrew Yeno who died in 1943. Each of the four plaintiffs hold 1/4 of the remaining interests. the suit seeks a fair partition or, if not possible, sale and equal division of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Iola Yeno
Edward Vitko
Gardner
Helen Vitko
Spruce St
Mary McDonald
Edna Mae Pemberton
Braceville
Andrew Yeno
Edward
Miss Witko
Edna Mare Pemberton
Local Illinois Officials and Washington D C Contacts Listed
National Officials Sen Charles Percy Rep James Washburn Sen Adlai Stevenson Rep Tim Hall. State Officials Rep George Ryan Rep Jack Beaupre. Addresses and phone numbers for offices in Washington Chicago Springfield Morris and Morris area listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Washburn
Illinois House of Rep
Capitol
Springfield
George Ryan
Jack Beaupre
Illinois
House of Rep
Capitol Building
Feuding twins illustrate healthy family debate says Dr Crane
The Worry Clinic notes Bobby and Billy two nine year old fraternal twins quarrel daily over cake pieces and chores. Dr Crane argues such feuding sharpens wits and prevents later marital clashes. A rule for cake cuts and a task-drawing method are offered along with a booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Billy
Crane
Mamma
Daddy
Lady Luck
Ann Landers column readers weigh in on turkeys and college
Readers weigh in on turkeys mating myths to a college guidance stance. Letters praise Ann Landers for practical advice about education and relationships, urging dignity of work and vocational paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Dad
Dartmouth
Smith
O.E
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Edward Morgan
Rte. 5
Charlene Titus
Armstrong St
Morgan
Franklin St
Jefferson and
Main Sts
Brett McElroy
McElroy
Dwight
Richard Irwin
Cite
Holiday Inn
Joe Keck
Morris Holiday Inn
Alan Love
Syd Reeve
Wagon Wheel
Illinois 47
Mike McCormick
Reeve
Norm Pressley
Keith Dodd
Nettle Creek Rd
Pressley
Dodd
Chicago Democrats
Jack Schaffer
Cary
Charles Percy
Dirksen
Washington, D.C
S. Dearborn
Chicago
Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Russell Senate
Tim Hall
Longworth House
N. Franklin St
W. High Morris
Meadowview Kankakee
Jerry Joyce
Volkmann
Kankakee
Schuyler Ave
THE
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Illinois
Morris Publishing Company Online Corporation
Washington Street
Thomas E. West
Herald Office
Morris Publishing Company
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
Bravo, Feuding
William James
Harvard
Henry James
Father
Pon and
Topeka
Board of Health
Ann Landers
Martin’s Ferry
P.S
Martin
Rockford Puffer
Rock
Martin's Ferry
Petunia
Pet
P.O
Elgin
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