Two charged in Morris area police brief incidents
Police report a one car accident on Old Stage Rd near Saratoga Rd sent two 18 year olds Joseph Fisher and Robert Close to Morris Hospital for observation. Fisher lost control and veered into a ditch demolishing a 1974 Pontiac. Separate incidents included a driving without a valid license arrest for William C Shelby with a rifle threat claim, a confiscated unloaded .410 shotgun, tool thefts from a Mazon man, and a stolen John Deere bicycle report.
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Morris Hospital
Old Stage Rd
Saratoga Rd
Grundy County
Thomas Walker
Joseph Fisher
Lisbon St
Robert Close
Wauponsee St
Walker
Fisher
Duane Olson
Sunoco
Morris
Max Babcock
Syd Reeve
William C. Shelby
W. Jackson St
William Shelby
Shelby
Division St
Rock Island Railroads
Morris Police Department
Chicago man cited for suspended license on I-55 near Reed Rd
Terry Bullock, 21, was ticketed at 9:50 a.m. Monday by Trooper Charles Frame for driving after his license was suspended. Bullock was unable to post a $100 bond and is held in Grundy County Jail.
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Chicago
Charles Frame
Terry Bullock
Reed Rd
Bullock
Grundy County
Traffic Court Violations In Local Suburbs Summary
Series of traffic tickets across Grundy and Morris counties cites drivers for illegal transportation of liquor improper lane usage speeding and failing to pass safety tests. Notable fines include 25 dollars with 10 costs for each offense and multiple citations on U.S. Route 6 Illinois 47 and local streets.
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Barry Bitterman
Mable Lane
Morris
Harold Carlson
Wauponsee
James Hawkins
Knight St
South Wilmington
Grundy County
Carl Luck
Rice Rd
Knight
Leslie Patton
Walnut St
Seneca
Frank Schmitt
U.S. 6
Nettle School
Robert Storms
Ottawa Bend
R.D. Fox
Tabler
Staci Grable
Channahon
Kurt Salems
Illinois
David J. Cheshareck
Rte. 5
Dwight Rd
S.D. Francois
Division St
High St
Daniel E
Reed Rd
Willis A. Tarman
First St
Coal City
Higgins Rd
Scott A. Brooks
Peter Odo
Division
Virginia Sts
Three cited for liquor violations after car stop
On Cemetery Rd and Tabler Rd at 11 15 p m Monday Willard O Smith 20 Rte 2 posted 100 bond after illegal transportation of liquor and driving with license revoked William Slagle 22 755 W Southmer Rd and Robert Smith 21 Rte 3 were each cited for illegal possession of liquor posting 35 bonds Thomas Walker on patrol stopped a 1965 Buick for brake light and muffler issues observed open beer cans on the floor and the occupants were ordered out of the car revealing a second can All were scheduled to appear in court on July 6
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Cemetery Rd
Tabler Rd
Willard O. Smith
William Slagle
W. Southmer Rd
Robert Smith
Grundy County
Thomas Walker
Smith
Walker
Sgt. Walker
Cars Ticketed In No Parking Zone At Morris High School
Morris police ticketed three vehicles in the no parking fire lane at Morris Community High School just after 7 p.m. Officers say two owners argued as tickets were issued. Cited were Brendan M. ONeill of 115 Green Acres Dr, James D. Darlington of 721 Douglas St, and Cathy J. Zumbahim of Carbondale. Parking fine set at 5 dollars.
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Morris Community High School
Morris
Roger Miller
Brendan M. O'Neill
Green Acres
James D. Darlington
Douglas St
Cathy J. Zumbahim
Carbondale
Morris Fire Calls Detect Multiple Vehicle and Brush Fires
The Morris Fire Department dealt with a car fire on Lisbon Road involving a 1965 Mercury owned by Kent Nelson worth 50 dollars after the carburetor sparked while en route to Tonadini's Junk Yard. Additional calls included two brush fires on Sunday and today, a grass and railroad tie fire near the Rock Island Railroad overpass, and minor brush fires near Lakewood Estates. An emergency call noted a choking incident. Byford Edwards was transported to Morris Hospital. Fire crews also responded to a gas-line incident while demolishing a burned home and a muffler causing a Morris police squad car gas tank puncture during a river bridge washdown.
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Morris Fire Department
Lisbon Rd
Tondini
Mercury
Kent Nelson
Meadows Circle
Rock Island
U.S. 6
Lakewood Estates
Morris
Hoge St
Byford Edwards
E. High St
Morris Hospital
Grundy County
Charles
Jerald Haff
Ilinois 47 River
Morris woman reports hit and run at Eagles Plaza
Mrs. Donna L. Davis, 33, reported to Morris police that her 1977 Toyota suffered more than $100 in damage when a white car, believed involved in the hit and run, struck her left front fender and rear bumper as it pulled from a parking stall at Eagles Shopping Plaza after 4:30 p.m. Monday.
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Morris
Donna L. Davis
Airport Rd
Eagles Shopping Plaza
Davis
Burglary Suspect Held for Trial in Morris Ballpark Case
Charles Rush, 17, of 1420 Waters St., is held for trial after a Monday preliminary hearing found probable cause in the Morris lighted ballpark concession stand burglary. Rush pleaded not guilty and his bail was reduced to 5000 dollars as his case moved to the trial calendar.
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Grundy County
Charles Rush
Waters St
Morris Lighted
Rush
Carbon Hill man faces battery and damage charges
A complaint charging Robert Novy, 41, of Carbon Hill with battery and criminal damage to property was filed Friday by Anna Jenkins of Coal City. Jenkins alleged Novy broke into her residence at 11:02 p.m. Friday, grabbed her, and dragged her around. Novy posted a $400 cash bond and is set to appear in court on June 29.
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Robert Novy
Carbon Hill
Anna Jenkins
E. Vermillion St
Coal City
Novy
Stolen bicycle report in Morris arrest logs
Morris police logged a report of a stolen blue 26 inch boys bicycle from Joseph Torbeck of 405 Jefferson Street. The incident occurred Saturday at 12 30 a.m.
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Morris
Joseph Torbeck
Jefferson St
One bike stolen and another found in canal
A 20 inch boys bicycle was reported stolen from a residence on the weekend. It is described as red with no fenders black handlebars and a white seat valued at 60 dollars. A second bicycle was found in the Illinois Michigan Canal by Louis Bookwalter at noon Monday near Hatcher Woods Subdivision. It was pulled from the water by Bookwalter who said the wheel stuck above the surface and the bike showed no rust. The bike was taken to Morris Police Department. No description was available.
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Illinois-Michigan Canal
Louis Terando
Lynwood Dr
Larry Bookwalter
Morris Building and Zoning Office
Hatcher Woods
Bookwalter
Morris Police Department
Bank files suit for possession of 1975 Case tractor
Tri County Bank of Minooka sues L.R.H. Corporation and David Martin in Grundy County Circuit Court for return of a 1975 Case tractor as secured party. After L.R.H. obtained the tractor from Martin in October 1976, and a January demand for return was refused, the bank seeks the tractor or $14,975.44 plus $852 damages.
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Grundy County
Tri County Bank of
Minooka High Board Adopts 1978 79 Calendar And Upgrades
Minooka High School board on Thursday approved the 1978 79 calendar with first student day set for August 28 from 8 30 to 10 30 a m and graduation for June 4 1979. A Johnsons Controls contract covers temperature humidity control and maintenance for 10440 per year with four routine checks and unlimited service calls. The board also accepted resignations, bid awards for milk and gasoline, and approved use of the school diamond for girls softball, summer programs for a student, and insurance plans including nine month school coverage and football coverage.
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Minooka
Minooka High School
Johnson
Johnson's Controls
Barbara Stanton
Kendall- Grand Farm Service
Lockwood Dairy
Little League
Joliet West
Alton Mattingly
Interstate Electronics
Mutual of Omaha
Sandman Memorial Scholarship renamed to honor Herbert Weitz
The American Lung Association of North Central Illinois voted to rename the Sandman Memorial Nursing Scholarship to the Sandman Weitz Memorial Scholarship. The grant will be four awards annually and broaden to include other health professions. residency remains seven counties. selection factors include financial need, academic standing, and faculty promise. deadlines set for July 31 with mid‑September announcements. applications referred to by Nancy J. Russell and distributed to local hospitals and colleges.
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American Lung Association of
North Central Illinois
Sandman
Herbert Weitz
Morris
Grundy County
Weitz
Herb
Illinois
Donald Sandman
Sandman-Weitz
Nancy J. Russell
O Ae
North Central Association
Weld Rd
Elgin
Comstock St
Joliet
Randles
Man Arrested for Illegal Fireworks in Henry County
Keith Robinson, 56, was arrested in Andover Illinois on charges of unlawfully selling and possessing explosives after a raid uncovered more than $20,000 worth of illegal fireworks. The stash included fire crackers sparklers and sky rockets and followed neighbor complaints.
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Andover, Ill
UPI
Henry County Sheriff's
Keith Robinson
Robinson
Henry County
Mating Call of the Male Grouse Echoes Across Slopes
The male grouse produces a drumming sound by rapidly fluttering its wings. The distinctive call can be heard up to a mile away, signaling mating behavior and territorial display in its habitat.
Dr Crane recounts horse sense quiz origins and publishing wars
Dr George W Crane describes how his Test Your Horse Sense and Dr Crane’s Quiz evolved from a one hour feature to a syndicated daily problem set. He recalls friction with editors over wording, the role of advertising in newspapers, and his move between syndicates Hopkins and Tribune News. He invites readers to request his original hour long test and explains how practical problems bridged education and real life.
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Sue
Sue S
Iowa
Phi Beta Kappa
College of Hard Knocks
Chicago Tribune
Hopkins Syndicate
New York News
Arthur Crawford
Tribune-News Syndicate
Arthur
Chicago
Coed
DR. Crane
Century Wholesale workers vote Friday on union
Century Wholesale Co. Inc. employees at 1802 Division St will vote Friday on representation by Local 473, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, for collective bargaining. Eligible voters include full-time and regular part-time staff such as freight handlers, stock clerks, clerical workers, and student workers through May 5, 1978. exclusions apply to merchandisers, certain typists, professionals, guards, and supervisors. Voting hours are 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the warehouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Century Wholesale Co. Inc
Division St
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs
Wharhousemen and Helpers of America
Peoria
National Labor Relations Board
Vocall
Dear Ann Landers Letters From The Past
A reader asks how to handle family questions about a secret pregnancy from 24 years ago and whether daughters may keep their maiden name after marriage. Ann Landers advises no obligation to explain and suggests response strategies for sensitive topics.
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Mazon
Sheriff's Department
Sherman Reiter
Hadden
William Sklut
Curtis Rasmussen
Gore Rd
John Deere
Canal
Minooka High Board
Harriet Flowers
DeKalb County
June Belden
LaSalle County
Charlotte Gurney
Will County
William Randles
Rey
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
Horse Sense
Crane
Hopkins
Mellett
Indiana
Century Wholesale Workers
Ann Landers
John
Bronx
Ann
Mass
Sioux Falls
Sizz
Ann Lander
P.O
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