Election name Chester Grygiel Braidwood fire chief
Chester Grygiel was elected chief of the Braidwood Fire Department, succeeding the late George Boyd who led the department for 30 years. Grygiel has 28 years with the volunteer department and has held roles as secretary and president in the district. He is a Navy WWII veteran and longtime resident of Braidwood married to Mary Tresa Danzero.
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Braidwood
Braidwood Fire Department
George Boyd
Chester Grygiel
Braidwood Volunteer Fire Department
Braidwood Fire Protection District
Chief Shabbona Firemen’s Association
Braidwood Volunteer
Michael A
Gregory A
Joliet Man Charged With Marijuana Possession In Grundy County
Johnny Bryant, 23, held on 100 bond after being charged with 10 to 30 grams of marijuana and three traffic offenses. He appeared in Grundy County Circuit Court after a Tuesday arrest by Deputy S J Maloney on White Tie Road. A 16 year old girl in the car was released to her parents. Bryant admitted using marijuana and a bag was found in a hole in the car roof.
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Joliet
Grundy County
Johnny Bryant
S.J. Maloney
White Tie Rd
Bryant
Maloney
Chrysler
Air Force B1 Bomber tests show few major faults
The Air Force reports one fifth of Bl bomber test flights cut short by mechanical or other problems though officials say no major faults exist. Three B1s flew 113 missions over two years with 23 returns early, and several aborted tests involved wing locking and engine or hydraulic issues. President Carter will decide this month on continuing production.
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Washington
UPI
Air Force
Carter
Alton D. Slay
Defense
Harold Brown
Slay
Emergency call ends with hospitalization at Morris
Emergency squad rushed to the Harry Peterson residence at 614 E Chapin St around 9 20 am Mrs Marjory Peterson was transported to Morris Hospital by Morris Ambulance Service Grundy County circuit court fined three speeding violators Terry P Ejipers 18 Newark fined 25 and 10 costs for 63 mph in a 50 mph zone State Trooper Stefka issued the May 10 ticket north of Airport Rd Ejipers posted a Country Mutual bond Robert Atkinson 17 1995 Cemetery Rd fined 50 and 25 costs for open liquor charged May 31 by Morris Policeman Dean Sager who cited him for open liquor in the 500 block of Liberty St
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Morris
Harry Peterson
E. Chapin St
Marjory Peterson
Morris Hospital
Morris Ambulance Service
Grundy County
Terry P. Ejipers
Newark
G. Stefka
Illinois
Airport Rd
Ejipers
Country Mutual
Robert Atkinson
Cemetery Rd
Dean Sager
Atkinson
Liberty St
FAA urged to take over DuPage lights after midnight
The NTSB urged the FAA to assume control of lighting at DuPage County Airport when the tower closes from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Fifteen deaths in three late night crashes since 1975 occurred after 10 p.m. with runways dimmed and lights off. The board noted the 24 hour Flight Service Station could manage lights and provide weather and flight info.
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Chicago
UPI
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Aviation Administration
DuPage County
Safety Board
Safet Board
NTSB
FAA
Langhorne Bond
Fox River Lumber suit against Thomas Bruce dismissed
Fox River Lumber Co of Ottawa filed a $12000 suit in September 1974 in Grundy County Circuit Court over materials and labor for Bar I plus III at Verona owned by Thomas Bruce. The case was dismissed Tuesday after all issues were settled.
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Fox River Lumber Co
Ottawa
Thomas Bruce
Grundy County
Fox River
Verona
Bruce
Minor Dumpster Fire At C. F. Braun Site Damages $300
Morris Fire Department responded Tuesday to a small trash dumpster fire at the Northern Petrochemical Co. site near U.S. to prevent spread. Estimated property damage stands at $300.
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Morris Fire Department
Northern Petrochemical Co
U.S
C. F. Braun
Minor car collision on Division Street at U.S. 6 West
police report a two car crash about 3 45 p m Tuesday on Division Street at U S 6 West. Terri Cain 21 of 703 W Charles drove a 1971 Toyota northbound and stopped for a red light Judith Roth 35 of 402 Briar Lane was behind Cain and said her 1975 Cadillac rolled forward from park and hit Cain s rear bumper Cain had a minor injury but no hospital treatment. Roth car suffered no damage but Cain s car had over 100 dollars value and no tickets were issued.
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Division St
U.S. 6 West
Terri Cain
W. Charles
Illinois
Judith A. Roth
Briar Lane
Miss Cain
Miss Roth
Thomas Suddarth
Munch's Supply Sues Carroll Electric for $5600
Munch's Supply of 1316 Division Lt. filed in Grundy County Circuit Court a $5,600.56 claim against Harold Carroll doing business as Carroll Electric. The suit covers materials purchased between May 21, 1975 and July 19, 1976 with the amount due. Morris attorney Charles Zalar represents Munch's Supply.
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Munch's
Grundy County
Harold Carroll
Carroll Electric
Marseilles
Carroll
Morris
Charles Zalar
Munch
Minooka Junior High Grants Diplomas to 108 Graduates
Minooka Illinois. The largest class yet of 108 graduates received diplomas from board president William Davidson last Friday at Minooka Junior High School. Co valedictorians Debbie Augsburg and Kurt Miller delivered addresses. American Legion Citizenship awards went to Kurt Miller and Tracey Suligoy. The ceremony featured music from Lori Hansen the junior high chorus and band directed by Lestina.
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Minooka
Minooka Junior High School
William Davidson
Debbie Augsburg
William Augsburg
Kurt Miller
Norman Miller
Tracey Suligoy
Andrew Suligoy
Mound Rd
Joliet
American Legion
Dave Corbin
Minooka Post
Paul Reigh
Kim Kane
David Kurtz
Mark Fillipitch
Wesley Mills
Doug White
Rick Seeman
Tim Figge
Lori Hansen
Fred Lstina Jr
Steve Anderson
Dan
West Point Graduates Smallest Class in a Decade
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduates 696 second lieutenants from its smallest class in 10 years amid a cheating scandal. The class of 1977 sees 151 cadets readmitted after leaving for cheating on an exam, with 96 returning this month. Major changes include women admitted this year and a leadership overhaul with Gen. Andrew Goodpaster replacing Lt. Gen. Sidney Berry.
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West Point
N.Y
UPI
U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Army
Army
Clifford Alexander
Alexander
Martin Hoffman
Hoffman
Academy
Sidney Berry
Andrew Goodpaster
NATO
Morris Public Library Seeks Salads for Community Cookbook
The Morris Public Library invites residents to submit salad recipes for a community cookbook to be printed and sold at a nominal price. Deadline extended to June 15. A Summer Salad Celebration salad exchange event is planned for June 21 at 7 p.m. in the library multipurpose room.
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Morris Public Library
Elected National Officials and State Representatives Listed
A compiled roster lists national and state officials with offices in Washington D C Springfield and local districts. Names include Sen Charles Percy Rep Edward McBroom Sen Adlai Stevenson Rep George Ryan Rep Tom Corcoran Rep Ray Christensen Sen Jerry Joyce and their contact addresses and phone numbers.
The Worry Clinic Dr Crane on Homosexuality Case L-633
Dr Crane argues homosexuality stems from economic psychological and traumatic youth experiences. The text recounts a college student inquiry about bisexual marriage and notes alleged childhood events and environments promoting homosexual behavior. It ends urging readers to request booklets and send 25 cents to Hopkins Bidg Indiana.
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Nolan B
Dr. Crane
Crane
Hopkins
Mellett
Indiana
When Parents Grow Old and Caregiving Tips
Readers offer practical help for caring for an elderly parent at home. Advice covers applying for supplemental Social Security and food stamps, seeking part time help, counseling, legal aid for cost sharing with a sibling, and strategies to protect personal well being while managing caregiver stress.
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Ann Landers
Family Service Association
Jane O
Washington, D.C
Jane
Jane Otten
Funk
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D.C
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Meadowview Kankakee
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