VFW marks 27th year with awards at Morris hall
The John Martin Steele VFW Post 6049 held its 27th anniversary dinner in Morris. Commander Howard Burton presided as Voice of Democracy awards were given by Reynold Turner to Timothy Phelan Janice Sinnott and Kim Williams all Mazon Township High School students. Phelan delivered the winning speech. Service Dedication Award went to Mrs. Marcelle Sengewald, an Illinois Veterans Commission employee since 1962. Guest speaker Commander John Freberg spoke on VFW programs and stance on amnesty. Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the event and presented folding chair racks to the post.
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John Martin Steele
VFW Post
Morris
Voice of Democracy
Howard Burton
Reynold Turner
Timothy Phelan
Janice Sinnott
Kim Williams
Mazon Township High School
VFW
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Marcelle Sengewald
Sengewald
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Illinois Veterans Commission
John Freberg
Tri-County Council
Ladies Auxiliary
Annette Burton
John Martin Steel
Will County Bicentennial to publish 1878 history book
Will County will publish an official 1878 Will County History as part of the bicentennial. Mrs. William C. Limacher chairs the project and donates the source book for reproduction. The history includes a merchants directory and is endorsed by the Will County schools office and Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce. The volume will bear the names of Will County Historical Society members and the Joliet Public Library. Details on publication date and cost will be announced. Ralph Coop of Minooka attended the 13th American Legion Conference in Washington. Approximately 1,500 officials attended the midwinter conference, second in importance to the national convention. LET DAD HAVE A BETTER CAR. Shop the Want Ads for a good buy.
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Will County
William C. Limacher
Limacher
Yorkville
Kendall County
Church World Service
Charles Doetschman
John DiGiacomo
John Behrens
Lawrence Rezash
Paul Shoger
Will County Schools
Joliet
The
Historical Society
Ralph Coop
Minooka
American Legion Department of Illinois
American Legion
Washington, D. C
Howlett’s Chicago office bugging alleged in report
Springfield aide Lawrence Richardson disclosed an electronic eavesdropping device found attached to a telephone in Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett’s Chicago office. Deputy William Dart denied the device as a bug, while contractor Anthony Pellicano declined to discuss the matter. Richardson said a prior check found one bug three weeks earlier and stressed the desire to identify who placed it.
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Springfield, Ill
Chicago
Michael J. Howlett
Lawrence Richardson
Howlett
Springfield
William Dart
Dart
Anthony J. Pellicano
Business Intelligence Unlimited
Richardson
Pellicano
Secretary of State
Judge orders 82 counties to provide 1971 personal property tax data
A Cook County Circuit Court judge, James Mejda, demanded information from 82 counties on 1971 personal property taxes for potential refunds tied to a Supreme Court ruling. The order seeks totals for taxes collected, penalties, number of taxpayers, refund costs, and interest earned since funds were placed in interest-bearing accounts amid a prior court order. The suit, by the Illinois Agricultural Association, originally targeted 102 counties, with 20 dismissed.
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Chicago
Cook County
Supreme Court
James Mejda
Illinois Agricultural Association
Mejda
Joliet Stateville hiring conference seeks 45 guards
Springfield reports a recruiting cruise will visit Joliet March 12 to 16 to hire 45 guards for Joliet Stateville Correctional Complex. The mobile office at Plainfield Road and North Larkin Ave will run 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Interviews and an oral test precede a physical exam at the prison. Qualified applicants receiving $663 monthly will be hired and trained for duties.
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Springfield
Joliet
Joliet-Stateville
State of Illinois
Hillcrest
Plainfield Road
North Larkin Ave
Mayor candidate thanks supporters and offers service
A local speaker thanks voters for support for mayoral race and notes two years left as first ward alderman. He invites residents to call if he can assist.
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First Ward
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