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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
1
The March 1971 review corrects liquor license fees updated by the City Council on Feb 22 1971 with Class A D 650 Class B 390 and Class C 325 after Oct 26 1970 increases. It covers bingo license usage since Oct 1 and state restrictions on prizes ages and player eligibility plus penalties and filing contacts.
A skunk with its head caught in a tin can was photographed north of Morris by Kenneth Sanden of O'Brien & Sons construction. Two Morris youths, Ronald Severson and Jeff Palmer, served overseas with minimal injuries and were in a Chicago traffic collision upon returning home. Protests led to the cancellation of a wolf fur parka hood contract. the Defense Department may renegotiate with synthetic fur. A July Fourth feature will profile Grundy County Medal of Honor recipient with Robert Higgins. Michael J. Howlett sponsored the booklet without state funds.
A tree planting ceremony marked the start of Armak Company’s $18.5 million fatty amine production facility northeast of Morris. Officials including Dr. James H. Gardner and Morris Mayor John Hendrickson attended, with $1 million reserved for environmental controls and an emphasis on being a good neighbor.
At a 45 minute public hearing by the Grundy County Housing Authority more than 50 people attended. Thirteen expressed opinions with nine speaking in favor of the proposed low income housing project and four voicing objections. A list of 717 signatures opposing the proposal was presented. Notable speakers in support include Rev. Brian Nelson and David Wharrie. The Morris City Council set an 7:30 p.m. meeting for Monday in the First National Bank basement. Other attendees included county and city officials and representatives from National Homes.
Dennis Seaman of Route 1, a 1972 Morris Community High School graduate, won an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Nominated by former Congresswoman Charlotte Reid, Seaman and his parents will depart July 1 for the academy with reporting due at 7 a.m. July 3. The Adjutant General letter, signed for President Nixon, welcomes him to the Long Gray Line.
The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce hosts Illinois-Michigan Canal Day at Gebhard Woods State Park featuring a seven story high Don Piccard Hot Air Balloon piloted by Thomas Gabel, a former Morris resident. The event includes a 1 p.m. attraction with Gabel at the controls.
A windy cool day gives way to a 75 foot high hot air balloon lift off at 1 30 p m with 60 000 cubic feet of air. The day includes a progress report on restoring the I M Canal right of way and unveiling emblems for the Chief Shabbana and Lincoln Douglas Debate Trails. Sky diving by the Midwest Skymasters and canoe races follow with nature walks to Illinois largest tree west of the canal.
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