Immaculate Conception School Dedication of Flagpole
A new flagpole at the North St entrance was dedicated by Immaculate Conception School students and the Parent-Teacher Club. Mayor Don Caisley attended as the flag was raised by Steven Webber and Joseph Pack, with songs from Mrs. Resler's class and a recital by kindergartners. The Rev. James Kinzig spoke after the Pledge and Star Spangled Banner performance.
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Immaculate Conception School
North St
Don Caisley
Christian
Joan) Resler
Steven Webber
Joseph Pack
James Kinzig
Cheryl Henn
Diane Beier
Karen Glenn
Nancy Ferguson
Karen Callahan
Immaculate Conception
Jeanne Provancal
Anita Finnell
Tim Peterson
Pat Dolan
Tom Dunbar
Tim Platt
Father Gravis
Lewis Carroll
Joseph Loftus
Father Kinzig
Mildred Marie
Michael Black
Karen
Brothers held on attempted jail escape in Grundy County
Clifford Bermingham and his brother Chris, both of Hazel Crest, are held on $30,000 bail after a jail security check revealed a dug stone block and alleged attempts to escape. They face related burglary charges tied to a May 1 Saratoga Grade School break-in.
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John S
Massieon
Grundy County
Clifford Bermingham
Chris
Dixie Highway
Hazel Crest
Saratoga
Cliff Bermingham
John Zerboglio
George Black
William Button
Benton Massey
Rte. 1
Mazon
Marvin Swenhaugen
Button
Gary Phillips
Evert Poyner
Masset
Collier
Coleman
Black
Richard Wilder
Wilder
Chris Bermingham
Woman Injured in Three-Car City Accident
Mrs. Deloris J. Mulligan, 44, of Rte. 2 U.S. 6, was reported in fair condition at Morris Hospital after a three car chain reaction crash in the city. Police investigated the incident and urged caution on the road.
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Deloris J. Mulligan
Rte. 2
U.S. 6
Morris Hospital
Division St
Mulligan
Curtis Terrell Jr
Kiep Ave
Joliet
Michael J. Griffin
Oak St
Aurora
Terrell
Griffin
Red and Gun Club Rd
Ashley Rd
Liquor charges dropped for four defendants in Grundy court
Four men James Pierard Gary P Kuriger Marvin W Perino and Thomas Pringle had illegal consumption of alcohol charges dismissed by Associate Circuit Judge Robert Wren in Grundy County Court after their May 28 arrests by Coal City Patrolman John Price. Additional petty cases included John T Peters illegal transportation charge dismissed, Walter Lobb bond forfeited for a dog at large, and a multi-vehicle collision on Division Street with Michael Griffin fined for speeding.
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James Pierard
Gary P. Kuriger
Marvin W. Perino
Thomas Pringle
Robert Wren
Grundy County
Coal City
John Price
John T. Peters
Wren
Peters
Price
Walter Lobb
Rte. 5
William Frisby
Lobb
Class of 29 graduates from Immaculate Conception School
The Immaculate Conception School in Morris held a solemn high Mass on May 27 to bless 29 graduates. Rev. James co celebrated the service with other clergy in attendance.
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Immaculate Conception School
Morris
James
Miss Janaye Matteson Joins CNSP Summer Staff
Janaye Matteson daughter of Mrs Lucille Matteson of 37 Lynwood Drive joins the Christian Neighborhood Summer Program Hudson County New Jersey as a six week staff member from June 25 to August 4. She will receive room and board and be housed in a church dormitory with 24 others. Matteson earned a BA in speech therapy on May 27 from Augustana College Rock Island.
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Janaye Matteson
Lucille Matteson
Lynwood Drive
Hudson County
Jersey City
N. J
CNSP
Miss Matteson
United States
Augustana College
Rock Island
Army to lay off Joliet plant workers by June 30
The US Army announced 220 employees at Joliet Army Ammunition Plant will lose their jobs by June 30 due to reduced munitions orders. Uniroyal Inc. said layoffs start Friday with most affected being production workers. Uniroyal had a $700,000 government contract in May and the workers records will be distributed to area employers and state unemployment agencies.
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Joliet
Ill
US. Army
Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
Uniroyal Inc
Army
Uniroyal
Bill creates probation system in Illinois legislature
The Illinois House approved a bill to create a professional probation officer corps under state court administration, moving standards from county governments. Cost estimates start at 16 million dollars first year with 10 to 15 percent increases yearly, potential savings cited. The measure faced opposition over patronage concerns but gained House approval amid debate.
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Springfield
Ill
House
Senate
Brian Duff
R-Wilmette
Cook County
Daniel Walker
Duff
Shea
Art McGloon
W. Russell) Arrington
Sen
Arrington
Evanston
General Assembly
Lemont drowning claims father and daughter in quarry incident
A south suburban Chicago man and his 19 month old daughter drowned Monday in the Cal Sag Quarry near Lemont. Johnnie F. White, 44, of Crestwood, tried to rescue Tammy Herd who was in an auto that rolled into the quarry.
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Lemont, Ill
Chicago
Lemont
Johnnie F. White
Crestwood
Tammy Herd
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