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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
2
Thieves broke into Curley’s Tavern Gardner early Tuesday stealing $60 in change and 39 cartons of cigarettes. Deputy Reich Christensen found entry via a rear door with a broken lock, lug wrench marks, and a key under empty cans. Cash drawer forced and cigarettes taken from back bar and back room.
In Newport Rhode Island the City Council granted a license for the Newport Jazz Festival with unanimous approval this year marking the first such unanimous vote.
Alvin P. Van Duyne, 38, of Route 1, Wilmington, was treated and released at Morris Hospital after his car struck a deer on Pine Bluff Road about three miles east of Illinois 47 at 5:45 p.m. Thursday. Deer killed. vehicle windshield broken. Van Duyne driven to hospital.
North End Meat Market in Seneca was broken into late Tuesday or early Wednesday, with meat bread cigars and just under $20 taken. Owner Vaile Sheedy discovered the break-in Wednesday morning after intruders forced entry by breaking a back door glass. LaSalle County sheriff's department investigated.
A Massachusetts state trooper announced a new summer uniform with a short sleeved shirt tropical weight slacks and a straw campaign hat. The change replaces the breeches and boots that had been in use for 46 years.
Sadie Caro Weeks 81 of Newark died Thursday in her home. Born October 4 1885 in Big Grove Township she was daughter of Thomas and Sarah Weeks. Survived by sisters Mabel and Ida and brother William C. Weeks all of Newark. Funeral at Gabel Funeral Home with Rev. Benjamin Ostrem officiating. Burial in Helmer Cemetery. Visitation 3 5 p.m. and after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Jeffers infant Timothy J. Jeffers son of Robert and Donna Jeffers of Washington Illinois died shortly after birth at Methodist Hospital Peoria. Survived by two brothers and a sister, grandparents B O Jeffers and Lester Boomer. Graveside services 2 p.m. today at Braceville Gardner cemetery with Rev. Roy Hamburger officiating. Davis Funeral Home in charge.
Minooka fire officials review equipment to meet Class A rural rating used by insurers. They invite bids for a 1955 GMC two and one half ton truck with 19 000 miles, to be opened at the regular fire meeting at 8 p.m. July 5. The vehicle can be viewed at Bob Blair residence west of Minooka.
Police report a Thursday 5 p.m. crash on Price Street at Main Street involving a motorcycle driven by Donna H. Olson, 16, from 320 Spruce Street, and a car driven by Jacquelyn L. Larson, 22, from Route 1. No injuries reported. minor damage to the car.
The case of John D. Larson aged 23 of 420 Lincoln Street was continued Thursday to June 29. Larson faced charges for improper lane usage at a coroner inquest into the death of Michael A. Current of Morris, who died in a February 26 automobile crash on Illinois 113 two miles east of Illinois 47.
The case of Frank Vitek of Mazon, operator of Vitek's Trailer Court, was continued for one week on motion by his attorney James Fleming of Coal City. Fleming said he needed time to prepare for the case. Vitek faces charges of operating the trailer court without a license by the Grundy County Board of Supervisors. He had received a seven day extension last week due to being out of town on a job.
No injuries reported after a backing collision at 6 15 p m Thursday in the National Tea Store lot on E Washington St. Merle H Wickert 21 of 1109 Grant St drove a parked car eastward while Mrs Helen R Hall 73 of 702 Liberty St backed from the west and struck Wickerts left rear fender. Hall denied backing into the other vehicle.
Chicago parole violator Kenneth Roland, 18, was arrested by Morris police at 4 40 p m Thursday on a warrant from the Illinois Youth Commission for parole violation. He was held for officials in Chicago.
Hubert B. McClelland of Beaumont Texas, a parolee with a 20 year criminal record, was held on murder charges in the shooting of Mrs. Charles Schwab and two farmers near Elberon Iowa. Two children riding with Mrs. Schwab were unharmed as authorities said he planned a robbery and fled toward Cedar Rapids after the crimes. He had been identified by the state Bureau of Criminal Investigation as the suspect after a pursuit and surrender near the city.
Springfield Illinois two month survey of export activity by Southern Illinois manufacturers will be conducted by the State Department of Business and Economic Development. The export expansion division will contact about 175 small and medium sized firms to learn the extent of their foreign trade activity and to help them initiate or expand programs.
City police said Roland, convicted of theft, will be turned over to officials of the commission's division of parole later today following a warrant issued last May.
New York stocks rose as news of the Johnson Kosygin meeting began. The Dow up 2.08 to 877.77 with GE up 2 percent and the AP average up .5 at noon amid cautious trading ahead of the weekend.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.60. No 2 red 1.53. Corn No 2 yellow 1.3634. Oats No 2 heavy white 77. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.89. Soybean oil 7.65.
President Lyndon B. Johnson greets Soviet Premier Kosygin and foreign minister Gromyko at the White House as the Russian delegation arrives. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, along with aides, participate in the day’s ceremonies.
Stokely Carmichael and two associates were jailed overnight on $1,000 appeal bonds after being convicted of refusing to obey a police order to move on in the Dixie Hills area. They received 50 days in jail and a $53 fine each, with the case tied to four nights of violence that left one dead and several injured.
James B. Conlisk, deputy superintendent of Chicago Police, named to replace retiring O W Wilson. A 21 year veteran, Conlisk was endorsed by Wilson, Mayor Daley announced, with council hearings set next week and approval expected at the June 30 meeting. Wilson departs July 1 on vacation.
Dixie Hills remains calm for a second night while youth corps volunteers patrol. Mayor Ivan Allen lifts a midnight curfew after the first night of peace. City workers and volunteers push a cleanup drive aimed at quieting Negro complaints. Carmichael says he was returning from swimming with Donald Stone and Ernest Stephens, the other two charged with loitering, when arrested.
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