Coroner Rules Kenney Death Accidental at River Bridge
A coroner's jury ruled the death of 28 year old William Thomas Kenney accidental after determining he either fell or jumped from the Illinois River bridge around 11 30 p m June 7 His body was found June 8 about three 30 p m a mile west of the bridge by Morris Fire Department rescue squad Witnesses testified about the night and the car group including Kenney none recalling exact cause while alcohol involvement was noted and witnesses described attempts to intervene
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William Thomas Kenney
Washington St
Illinois River
Kenney
Brienna Township
Morris Fire Department
W. Clark Davis
Gary Kuntz
E. Benton St
Florence Rogus
Division St
Larry Cryder
Gardner
Darrell Shannon
E. Illinois Ave
Brooks
Carson House
Kuntz
River Bridge
Pine Bluff
Stratton State Park
Cryder
James Waters
Bud Ferguson
Leroy Delockery
Ray Kindelspire
Leroy Claypool
Lisbon Bethlehem Church Activities and Thompson Reunion Report
Lisbon Bethlehem Church held an evening Bible Study at Mrs. Thomas Walker’s home led by Mrs. Tilman Anderson focusing on Psalm 104. The Ladies Aid met with a cradle roll program and planned a August 1 visit to Pleasant View Home. the Thompson reunion gathered about 70 relatives at Gould Park with numerous attendees from Lisbon.
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Lisbon Bethlehem
Thomas Walker
Tilman Anderson
Lisbon
Bethlehem Ladies’ Aid
Pleasant View Home
Nels Walker
Shelly O’brien
Miriam Chelsea
Caroline Hauge
Bible School
Ralph Chelsea
Jesus
Lazarus
Thompson
Gould Park
Andrew Thompson
Wayne
Mabel Thompson
Russell
Everett Thompson
Ronald
Dennis Thompson
Ralph Akre
Tables Show Extra Income Taxes From 10 Percent Surcharge
Washington AP reports tables detailing the additional tax under the 10 percent surcharge approved by the House. Tables use standard or minimum standard deduction to minimize tax, with retroactive April 1 1968 and expiring June 30 1969.
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Washington
House
Income Taxes Inc. Inc
Tonnage Hike At Dresden Lock in May
May river traffic through Dresden Island Lock reached 2 331 754 tons up 338 869 from May 1967 and 30 239 more than April Peoria led eight locks with 2 373 049 tons Dresden Island ranked fourth among eight locks in May Bituminous coal remained the dominant commodity with Dresden Islands 912 610 tons ranking second but Peoria led in coal tonnage with 931 200 tons Iron and steel shipments were strong with 203 070 tons at Dresden Island and Marseilles 182 120 tons sand and gravel total 259 740 tons at Dresden Island the fourth highest Lockport had the most tows and barges were most numerous at Peoria with 2 800.
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Dresden Island
Chicago
Army Corps of Engineers
Peoria
Brandon Road
Starved Rock
Marseilles
Lockport
la Grange
Two Wilming ton students earn Northwestern degrees
Timothy N. Smith from Hintze Road earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and David A. Sprague of Route 1 received a master of business administration at Northwestern University’s 110th commencement in Evanston. The university conferred 3,362 degrees diplomas and certificates.
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Wilmington
Northwestern University
Evanston
Timothy N. Smith
Hintze Road
David A. Sprague
Rte. 1
Smith
Earl Smith
Sprague
Clayton Sprague
Morrison
Plan to Modernize Piccadilly Circus
The Greater London Council announced a scheme to streamline Piccadilly Circus with underground traffic, new buildings and hotels. The plan preserves the Eros statue and bright lights while beginning in about three years.
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London
Piccadilly Circus
God of Love
Greater London Council
Eros
Vacation Bible School closes with program at First United Presbyterian
Gardner notes two week Vacation Bible School at First United Presbyterian Church chaired by Mrs James Strickland and Mrs Roy Burkhart with six fourth graders. Burkhart led devotions and students sang. Helpers included Mrs Leonard Mahler Miss Gwen Anderson Miss Sandra Lucca Miss Sandra Anderson and others. Independent briefs recount youth services at United Lutheran Church and various social visits. no major events beyond community notices.
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First United Presbyterian Church
James Strickland
Roy Burkhart
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Rule Kenney
Ladies Aid
Ralph Johnson
Prarie Center
Stanley Johnson
Stanley Hall
Florida
West Main St
Morris
Colman
WM. Richards
E. L. (Sutch) Olson
Dresden
Kganize
FOSEN
Lars Fosen
Oscar Fosen
United Lutheran Church
Luther League
Karrin Creech
Roger Nelson
Margaret Trimby
Susan Trimby
Wesley Havekost
Linda Wogen
Margaret
Susan
Connie
Michelle Trimby
Cynthia Thompson
Karl Schaulin
Gary Huston
Luke
Shirley Twait
Karl Fjelde
Mark Sandeno
Larry Ross
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Peter Plaski
Stevens Point
Wis
Denzil Oilar
Richard Sheppard
Bay Village
Ohio
John B. Allison
James Parks
Kim
Scott
Tampa
Fla
Richard Lease
Frank Allison
P. J. Reidelberger
Atlanta, Ga
Robert Birdsall
Donald Rowcliffe Jr
Wanda
David
Aurora
Frank J. Mulvey
Roger Bull
Kerdith Haynes
Joseph Amadeo
Dorothy Leaver
Doris Kewin
Oak Park
Robert Kewin
Robert
Edward Kewin
E. Jefferson
Old Vfw
Morris Theatre
E. R. Funk
MAC
Central Illinois
Pontiac
Bill Pierce
Missouri Ramblers
Narvick Bros. Lumber Company and General Contractors
Armstrong St
Our Home
Building Service
Narwick Bros. Lumber CO
Narvick Bros
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