Two Million Weddings and the Golden Ring Tradition
A historical overview traces the evolution of the wedding ring from ancient rope ties to iron silver and gold bands. It notes the shift to diamond set rings after 1850, highlights ArtCarved’s modern offerings and gives practical buying tips including timing, sizing, personalization, and budgeting a week’s salary per ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesteryear
Joseph
America
California
John R. Wood
Coal City Man Injured In Motorcycle Crash Near Gardner
Alan Tielle age 23 of Coal City was treated at Morris Hospital and released after a motorcycle crash on Main Road near Coster Road. Deputy Olson reported Tielle lost control after hitting road holes at 11 10 a.m. Thursday and the 1975 Honda sustained front end damage. He was taken to hospital by Gardner Emergency Squad. In a separate incident Kenneth Brothers age 19 of Morris was charged with improper walking on a street after being stopped on Liberty Street and scheduled to appear in court June 18.
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Alan Tielle
Rte
McArdle Rd
Coal City
Morris Hospital
Main
Coster Rds
Gardner
Grundy County
Charles Olson
Tjelle
Main Rd
Coster Rd
Olson
Kenneth Brothers
Briar Lane
Morris
Carl Bremenkamp
Liberty St
Bremenkamp
North and Liberty Sts
Brothers
Seneca High Honors Roll Names Nine Weeks and Semester
Seneca High School announces fall nine weeks and semester honor rolls. Freshmen include Tammy Andreotta, Kevin Bailey, Eva Benckendorf, and others. Geof Danielson, Kris Oelschlager, Tim Pearson earned semester honors. Sophomores and juniors also list multiple students on both nine weeks and semester rolls. A separate Danville report notes Brenda Love bound over for grand jury consideration in the death of her infant son, with prior involuntary manslaughter charges and later confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca High School
Tammy _ Andreotta
Kevin Bailey
Eva Benckendorf
Randy Brickert
Pat Buck
Cheryl Fleming
Jenny Grober
Heidi Heyer
Gary Higgins
Gaile Hogue
Joan Howe
Dave Johnson
Robin Peterson
Denise Rodgers
Jim Ross
Karen Sheedy
Gary Swanson
Sue Tarnow
Julie Widman
Danville
Ill
UPI
Brenda Love
Vermilion County Grand Jury
Robert
Bob West
Rick Andreotta
Glenda Benckendorf
Brad Rosencrans
Larry Anderson
Margie Anderson
Mark Bentz
Gary Brucker
Debbie Buck
Cheryl Danielson
Ron Frye
Marilyn Hayer
Rick Helland
Craig Hetelle
van Jackson
Kathi Johnson
Keith Martin
Randy Mitchell
JoAnn Newman
Mike Oelschlager
Carolyn Rivett
Karen Sharp
Sandy Smith
Two Men Sentenced 100 Years for Executions in Chicago
Hardy Lewis aged 23 and Johnny Smith aged 22 received 100 to 200 years for the April 20 1974 execution style killings of Joseph Garrett 24 and Henry Johnson 23 and the attempted murder of a woman. The judge said death would have been appropriate but not legally possible. The defendants were convicted February 19 of the slayings.
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Chicago
UPI
Hardy Lewis
Johnny Smith
Cook County
Fred Suria
Lewis
Smith
Joseph Garrett
Henry
Stolen tackle box and gear reported in Grundy County
Virgil Stacy of Route 1 reported to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office at 5:45 p.m. Thursday that a tackle box and assorted fishing tackle valued at $138 were taken from his garage Wednesday night. The box included various tackle types and a casting reel.
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Grundy County
Court places infant with state after neglect ruling
LaSalle County Circuit Court Judge Thomas R Flood adjudicated neglect of a LaSalle County infant and placed guardianship with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Protective foster care had been provided since April, with GC ad litem Gerald Drendel and counsel Allan Marsh appointed.
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LaSalle County
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Ottawa
Thomas R. Flood
Atty. Yackley
Gerald Drendel
Streator
Guardian Ad Litem
Allan Marsh
Department of Children and Family Services
Tom McClintock
Robert Mohan
Auctions Thrive in Recession Says Philadelphia Firm
In Philadelphia Samuel T. Freeman & Co. auctions on Chestnut Street report strong activity despite downturns. John Freeman notes sales of high value items like a chest for 92000 and a Wanamaker necklace for 20000 while stressing patience and knowledge to bid effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPI
Samuel T. Freeman & Co
Chestnut St
John Freeman
Wanamaker
Freeman
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
ArtCarved
Ness
MCHS
Morris Community High School
Grundy County Civil Defense
Janet Crouse
Barb Diss
Penny Grady
Sandy Helland
Gretchen Heyer
Craig Halverson
Adele Kirchner
Eileen Kuhn
Peg Morello
Kathy Osmond
Donna Ostby
Beckie Repko
Janet Steep
Randy Timmons
Steve VanCleave
Anna Vidito
Son
Haggar
SK Lut
Joliet Memorial Stadium
U.S
IMSRA
Intermission Entertainment
Riverdale
Baler
Twine
Chapin Ya
Purina Omolene
Sereno
Buchanan
Withea
Harley- Davidson
Scotty
Plainfield Rd
Sierra Motors
DODGE
Dart
Plymouth
BUICK
Century
Duster
Dr. Full Power
Valiant
Polara
Pre
Polara Custom
FORD
Dodge Boys
E. Norris
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