Grundy Officials Attend State Revenue Meeting in Sycamore
Four Grundy County officers joined a one day State Department of Revenue meeting in Sycamore. Wilber Larsen, Neeleen Ness, Charles Boggio, and Nels P. Nelson discussed township multipliers and board of review topics. Eugene Maynard and Albert Nelson from Chicago and Springfield offices spoke at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
State Department of Revenue
Sycamore
Wilber Larsen
Grundy
Board of Review
Neeleen Ness
Charles Boggio
Nels P. Nelson
State Revenue Department
Boards of Review
Boards of Review Assessment
Cetit
Eugene Maynard
Albert Nelson
Chicago
Springfield
Revue Dent
Co-eds and men share dormitory at Kansas City campus
At the University of Kansas City the coeds occupy the fourth floor of the men’s dormitory while the men take the lower three floors. Out-of-town coeds had been housed in approved city homes. A footlock system separates the sexes and triggers an alarm if tampered with, though no alarm has sounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
University of Kansas City
French Leaders Confer on NATO Ties with De Gaulle
Paris Premier Charles de Gaulle met with Gen Lauris Norstad supreme allied commander Europe to discuss France role in Western defense. He also spoke with NATO Secretary General Paul Henri Spaak, signaling France's importance to the alliance and ties with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Paris
Charlese Gaelle
Lauris Norstad
Europe
France
NATO
Paul - Henri Spaak
U. S
de Gaulle
Wemier
Highlander Queens 4 H Club Plans July Skating Party
The Highlander Queens 4 H Club met at Kinsman school planning a Streator skating party in July and an all day July 19 meeting to work on projects. Karen Lowery Pat Finnell gave talks on salads with Joan Meier and Karen Bunton. Lunch was served by Mrs Dick Princh ille and Mrs James Harlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlander Queens 4-H
Kinsman School
Streator
Karen Lowery
Pat Finnell
Joan Meier
Karen Bunton
Dick Princhille
James Harlow
Public Drunk Ends Up In Trash Can Incident
A man in Whiteville North Carolina was publicly intoxicated and tried to sit on a 60 gallon trash can. Police say four men pulled him from the can and he was jailed on public drunkenness charges at Columbus County jail.
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Whiteville
N. C
Columbus County
City Council Receives Plans for Morris Bath House Project
Audit figures show increases in several expense categories while a Halogen Engineering rep says bath house plans for the Morris Municipal pool are complete and accepted by the state. Finance committee to study, report next meeting. Parking shelf display approved for Lasser Furniture on July 9. Liquor licenses cut from 14 to 13. Brown Motor Co. awarded two ton truck bid. Sewer route surveyed toward U.S. Highway 6, serving new subdivision north of town. Special council meeting set for next Monday. List of city bills approved includes Illinois Bell, James M. Davis, Public Service Co. and others.
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Morris Municipal Swimming Pool
Lasser Furniture Co
John Nelson
Hundt
Brown Motor Co
Walter Hundt
Water and Sewer Committee
Jefferson Street
Lisbon Street
Donald Caisley
Republican leaders name new Illinois party officers
Wright declares loyalty to the Republican Party and pledges to back any fellow Republican. The chairmen's association re elected L C Jack Martin of Champaign as president William Heckelman of DuQuoin as treasurer Raymond N Barto of Seatonville named secretary succeeding Henry L Cowlin of Woodstock.
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Wright
Chairmen’s Association
L. C
Jack Martin
Champaign
William Heckelman
DuQuoin
Raymond N. Barto
Seatonville
Henry L. Cowlin
Woodstock
SEC chief defends Goldfine case against claims of favoritism
SEC Chairman defended the East Boston Co. matter at a conference with Senators Payne and Cotton, saying no evidence of preferential treatment existed. He noted the SEC pursued a stiff penalty and even sought a contempt order to force financial reporting, a unique action in its history. France unveils new aircraft carrier Clemenceau capable of 32 knot speed.
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Frederick G. Payne
Maine
Norris Cotton
Goldfine
East Boston Co
White House
SEC
East Boston
Commission
Boston
Polaris Fires Upward In Test Of Guidance System
A Polaris experimental rocket conducted a strenuous test at Cape Canaveral Florida. The rocket climbed about 100 feet then twisted left and upward, followed a flight path with abrupt pitches, and burst apart 25 seconds after takeoff as fuel ran out.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Navy
Boys State Officers Sworn In After Mock Election
About 1,300 high school students participated in a two day Boys State general election at the Premier Boys State choosing officials for 40 fictitious cities. Officials will be sworn in tonight by Secretary of State Charles F. Carpenteri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Charles F. Carpentier
Will Tear Down Lincoln Relic
Ottawa Ill plans to demolish the home where Abraham Lincoln stayed after his 1858 debate with Stephen A. Douglas. Mayor J O Glover hosted Lincoln when the debates began in Washington Park. The building may be leveled for a parking lot by August for Ottawa centennial events witnessed by about 10 000 people.
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Ottawa
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
J. O. Glover
Lincoln
Douglas
Washington Park
Traffic Court Records From Morris Show Fines For Muffler And Speed
LeRoy Gordon of Route 5 Morris was cited by Trooper Kenneth Allen for a noisy muffler and paid $10 plus costs after appearing before Justice Chester P. Winsor. Noel Myrick of Morris paid $6 plus costs for speeding 61 mph in a 55 mph zone. Ed L. Nolte of Route 1 Morris faced a muffler violation and paid $10 plus costs after court.
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LeRoy Gordon
Rte. 5
Morris
Kenneth Allen
Gordon
Chester P. Winsor
Noel Myrick
Lawrence Knobloch
Myrick
Ed. L. Nolte
Rte. 1
Troop
Lewis Boyer
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the Morris
Daily Herald
Hornsby’s
Hemer
Earle O
Fryland
W. Jefferson
Peoria
Information Consult
Tay Island
Rock Island Lines
Park Avenue
New York City
Imre Nagy
Illinois Bell Telephone Aew
James M. Davis
Tom Munson
Biddle Oil Co
Cities Service Oil Co
Muffler Auto Supply
Fred Kavenda
Eee
Chamlin Engineering Service
Halogen Supply Co
Brulin & Company
Crown Rock Asphalt Co
Public Service Co
Vogeler Sand & Gravel
F. M. Ford Mfg. Co
Wilson Chevrolet
Clyde Wilber
Ayers Electric Co
America
Studebaker
Studebaker-Packard
Morris Motor CO
Washington St
Chord Corporati
Stratton
Bel Aire
National
Lassers Furniture CO. Paul
ST. Morris, Illinois
Lassers Furniture CO
Reeves Funeral Home
Morris, Illinois
Hee Reez
Main & Franklin
Atwa Casualty Banbono
Aetna
Liberty St
Leach Agency
Illinois
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