Obituaries for Charles Hockinson and Dorothy Wahl
Charles Hockinson 83 of Chicago died there Wednesday born Braceville Nov 23 1891 World War I veteran long time Carson Pirie and Scott employee survived by many relatives funeral 1 p.m. Saturday Patterson Funeral Home Braidwood visitation 7 9 p.m. Friday burial Braceville Gardner Cemetery Dorothy Wahl 70 of Streator died Wednesday at St Marys Hospital survived by husband three sons two daughters sister and many grandchildren visitation 4 9 p.m. Friday Elias Funeral Home Streator funeral Saturday with arrangements incomplete burial Riverview Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Charles Hockinson
Chicago
Braceville
Carson Pirie and Scott Co
Patterson Funeral Home
James Patrick
Braceville- Gardner Cemetery
Lester
Dorothy) Wahl
Second St
Streator
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lester Jr
Robert
Morris
Donald
Betty) Fuller
Livonia
Mich
Norman
Dorothy) Kear
Charles
Verna) Scolera
Pontiac
Elias
N. Park St
Riverview Cemetery
Joliet Market Cattle Sluggish Amid Lower Receipts
Joliet Illinois cattle sales fail to establish a market due to insufficient demand. Hog prices steady to 50 higher with No 1-2 200-240 lb at 59.00 and No 2-3 250-270 lb at 57.00-58.00. Friday receipts expected: 1,500 cattle and 1,200 hogs.
Grain prices and meteoric copper note mix
Grain prices at 11 00 a m show soybeans up while wheat and corn slip on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat futures fall, corn and soybeans move in modest directions as traders digest supply and demand signals. An ancient note links Cyprus name to copper from Bronze Age mines.
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Chicago
UPI
Board of Trade
Cyprus
Turkey
Kypros
Island
MCHS Board Approves Staffing Changes and Raises Per Contract
The MCHS board reviewed salary figures for teachers across years and credentials, noting increases from the old contract. It accepted the resignation of biology teacher George Gleich and approved four new hires Debra Kortemeier John Mackinnon Gary Heckman and Beth Trotter. The board also named Margaret Bednarik dean and home economics teacher with flexible terms and planned a yearlong extracurricular program review. An executive session with Dr. Roy O Neil led to his resignation as negotiator and a $50 hourly rate. A $300 reward was offered for information on vandalism at staff homes.
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George Gleich
Debra Kortemeier
Batavia
John Mackinnon
Champaign
Gary Heckman
Morrisonville
Robert
Beth) Trotter
Dupont Rd
Morris
Margaret Bednarik
Sutter
Roy O'Neil
O'Neil
Ass’t
Robert Ciota
Richard Raber
Washburn eyes future after long legislative session
The Illinois House minority leader, 54 year old Washburn, works 8 a.m. to midnight amid 4500 bills this session. He faces a choice between pursuing Tim Hall’s 15th District seat or running for reelection in 1976 with an eye toward the House Speaker post if Republicans regain the majority.
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Washburn
Election Board
Tom Parks
Coal City
Grundy County
Tim Hall
Illinois
House of Representative
Pioneer Trail Madonna Statues Erected Across 12 States
Erected monuments titled Madonna of the Trail honor pioneer mothers with identical statues set in 12 states from Maryland to California. Historical note highlights women’s courage and perseverance in the nation’s early expansion. Copper sheet production mentioned as less than 1/500th of an inch thick.
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Maryland
California
America
Theft reports $1,382 in property stolen from Donovan site
Police report 36 items taken from four vehicles at Donovan Construction Co. East St and Third Ave. Stolen from Richard Stevenson’s 1971 Ford were antifreeze cans, a 12 ton jack, a tape deck and cash value items. Boat and other vehicles had water skis, life jackets, tools, and various cans and wrenches stolen.
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Donovan Construction Co
East St
Third Ave
Richard Stevenson
Coal City
Aristi
International
Donavon Construction
Morris
Syd Reeve
Stevenson
Reeve
Donavan
Power and Pressure in the State House Floor
A reporter recalls the near adjournment rush as desks held journals and votes rang out. After obtaining floor photography permission, the presiding officer announced a photographer from the Morris Herald. Representative Jack Beaupre of the 43rd District challenged a bill while others moved about the chamber and onlookers wandered nearby.
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House
Morris Herald
Jack Beaupre
Kankakee
Sanchez charged with contributing to delinquency
James Sanchez 19 of 1129 Liberty St was charged in a complaint by Charles McClard 812 Kiersted St with keeping his 15 year old daughter in his residence past curfew and allowing her to drink liquor. He was released on recognizance bond and jailed arrest details note Morris Police Sgt Dean Sager. Sanchez is to appear in court July 14.
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James Sanchez
Liberty St
Charles McClard
Kiersted St
Illinois State Police
Kenneth L. Barry
Streator
Joliet
Illinois State Police Training Academy
Springfield
Northwestern University
Evanston
Peru
Terri
Kenneth
Robin
McClard
Sanchez
Morris
Dean Sager
Lee County State's Attorney faces misconduct charges
Patrick E. Ward, Lee County State's Attorney, is accused of using office powers for personal gain and ethical breaches. The complaint, filed with the state attorney general's office and Illinois disciplinary bodies, alleges conflict of interest including representing wives in divorces while prosecuting their husbands in criminal cases. Burke initiated the probe after learning Ward aimed for a 15th Judicial Circuit associate judgeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Ill
UPI
Lee County State
Patrick E. Ward
Donald S. Burke
Lee County Board
State Attorney General's Office
Lee County Bar Association
Disciplinary Commission
Illinois Supreme Court
Ward
Burke
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Mrs. Lester Wahl
Joliet Market
Jly
Material Service Corporation
Grundy County Fair
Morris, Illinois
Loretta Lynn
Jack Lindle
UARA
Morris Dry
Court House
15Th Judicial Circuit
Guidance & Counseling
C. Wayne Franklin
Ruby H. Franklin
Baum
Stratton Park
Sat. & Sun
Bait Shop
Minolta
E. Jefferson
Over
Will-Grundy Area
Chevrolet
E. Jackson ST
Morris, IL
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