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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1968

Page

3

Driver Pleads Guilty in Grundy County Traffic case

Bruce E. Harley aged 24 faced two traffic charges in Grundy County magistrate court. He pleaded guilty to driving the minimum speed violation on Interstate 80 near Minooka Road and was fined 10 dollars with 5 dollars court costs. He also faced a charge of driving with a revoked license and pleaded not guilty. He was cited by Trooper Wendell Barr and jailed in Morris City Jail until the morning appearance.

Chicago Grundy County Bruce E. Harley Minooka Road Wendell Barr Joliet Morris City

Teen-ager Ticketed for Improper Registration on Armstrong St

John R. Carr 17 of 757 Douglas St received an improper use of registration ticket at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday on Armstrong Street. He left his license as bond and must appear at 9 a.m. Thursday in magistrate court. Officer Glenn Johnson of Morris City issued the citation.

Armstrong St John R. Carr Douglas St Carr Morris City Glenn Johnson

Man refuses license admission in traffic case

The defendant told Magistrate Chester P. Winsor he would not admit driving with a revoked license claiming he never had a license. Winsor directed a license check through state officials and Sheriff Richard Pierce to report the result, with authorities in Chicago also being alerted about a hold order for the defendant on another charge.

Chester P. Winsor Winsor Grundy County Richard Pierce Harley Pierce Chicago

Gardner Firemen Visit Chicago for Training

Four members of the Gardner Volunteer Fire Department traveled to Chicago Local Unit No. 1 Fire Department to learn the latest in equipment and techniques. Don Jensen Tom Wise Morgan Tambling and Darrell Phillips answered nine calls in 12 hours alongside Chicago firefighters. This marks their third trip in four years. Two years ago Morgan Tambling’s home burned down during a similar visit. Individuals pay their own expenses.

Gardner Volunteer Fire Department Chicago No. 1 Fire Department Don Jensen Tom Wise Morgan Tambling Darrell Phillips Chicago Firemen Gardner

University of North Carolina Charter Date Noted

A historical brief notes that the University of North Carolina received its charter in 1789, marking its formal establishment amid post colonial expansion in the state.

The University of North Carolina

Funeral services for John W Schonert held at Davis Funeral Home

Funeral services for John W. Schonert were held this afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Roy H Hamburger officiating. Mrs Hamburger was organist. Honorary pallbearers included Raymond Waris, Harry Petersen, Jesse Glossop, H. Gerald Sowards, Richard Bradley, and Russell Shields. Pallbearers were Lee Schonert, Gary Schonert John Schonert, James Kingman, John Meshenki, Patrick Meshenki, Baldimar Bernal, and Dale Eschenbaum. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery with Cedar Lodge AF and AM No. 124 in charge of Masonic rites.

John W. Schonert Davis Funeral Home Roy H. Hamburger Mrs. Hamburger Raymond Waris Harry Petersen Jesse Glossop H. Gerald Sowards Richard Bradley Russell Shields Lee Schonert Gary Schonert John Schonert James Kingman John Meshenki Patrick Meshenki Baldimar Bernal Dale Eschenbaum Evergreen Cemetery Cedar Lodge AF & AM No. 124

Funeral Rites Held for Timateo Solis at Sacred Heart Church

Funeral services were conducted this morning at Sacred Heart Church in Kinsman for Timateo Solis with Rev. Donald Benzing officiating. Soloist Mrs. Elwin Dunn and organist Mrs. Vincent Maier accompanied pallbearers William Roe Gary Granby David Casto Orlan Casto Jose Nagera and Max Valdez. Burial followed in Ward Cemetery.

Timateo Solis Sacred Heart Church Kinsman Donald Benzing Elwin Dunn Vincent Maier William Roe Gary Granby David Casto Orlan Casto Jose Nagera Max Valdez Ward Cemetery

George Halkyard Dies at 79 in Aux Sable Township

George Halkyard, 79, lifelong Aux Sable Township resident, died shortly after noon today at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Davis Funeral Home.

George Halkyard Aux Sable Township Morris Lincoln Davis Funeral Home

Band Concert at Mazon March 27

A band concert is set for 8 p.m. March 27 at the Mazon Grade School gym under Allen Schaefer. A Band Boosters meeting precedes at 7:30 p.m. The Fourth Grade Tonette Band will open with Yankee Doodle Chop Sticks and Faith of Our Fathers. IESA contest numbers will be presented and the grade school band will perform. In the finale, third and fourth grades sing Bill Grogan's Goat with the band.

Mazon Allen Schaefer Tonette IESA Bill Grogan

Chicago City College approves three campus sites

The Chicago City College Board approved three proposed campus sites costing about 25 million dollars each. Chancellor Oscar E. Shabat outlined a 50 acre southeast site a 14 acre southwest campus and a 24 acre northeast campus. The board will move to purchase the land.

Chicago Chicago City College Board Oscar E. Shabat City College

Minooka Senior Cheryl Lee Balances Roles and Plans

Cheryl Lee, 17, Minooka High School senior and secretary, balances class offices and activities including Future Homemakers of America, chorus, and librarian duties. She plans to attend Joliet Junior College and pursue social work or teaching after graduation, with interests in English, speech, social issues, and physics.

Minooka Community High School Cheryl Lee Minooka High School Joliet Junior College Northern Southern Illinois Channahon Joliet Minooka Minooka High Cheryl Future Homemakers of America GAC Peace Pipe Chatter M-Di-An Chorus Howard Johnson Neal Diamond Bob Dyland Janis Ion Dean Martin Alfie J. D. Salinger Richard Lee Tim

State Revokes Licenses of Two Area Drivers

The Secretary of State releases revoke licenses for Alvin C. Hextell Newark for driving while intoxicated. Edward Anderson Seneca also loses license for DWI. Gerald K. Huser Braceville suspended for three violations. John E. Marcis Wilmington suspended for the same reason. Walter Countryman Wilmington suspended for license permit violation. James H. Blogg Wilmington suspended for driving while license or permit was revoked. George F. Ashley Minooka issued a driving permit.

Alvin C. Hextell Newark Paul Powell Edward Anderson Seneca Gerald K. Huser Rte. 1 Braceville John E. Marcis Wilmington Walter V. Countryman James H. Blogg George F. Ashley Rte. 2 Minooka

Library customer requests odd book title error in Rochester

In Rochester Public Library a man asked for a book titled A Connecticut Yankee on King Arthur's Porch. The veteran librarian quickly noted the error and clarified the request.

Rochester N.Y Rochester Public Library

Marine helicopter mechanic trainee completes aviation school

Pfc Terry M. Sengewald son of Mrs Marrelle E Sengewald 109 W Jackson Morris has finished a month long aviation mechanical fundamentals course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn He continues at the seven week basic helicopter school at the same center Upon completion he will be assigned as a helicopter mechanic with a Marine Corps aviation unit

Terry M. Sengewald Marrelle E. Sengewald W. Jackson Sr Patti J. Olson Morris Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Marine Corps Aviation

Session 1 of Dale Carnegie course in Morris

The Morris Daily Herald sponsors the Dale Carnegie course with Session No 1 at 7 p m today in the Farm Bureau auditorium. Guests and friends are welcome to attend this opening session.

Dale Carnegie Morris Daily Herald Farm Bureau

Odd Requests Reach Librarians In Aisle Of Mischief

Patrons sent quirky written requests, the librarians decoded items like Our Megaton for Armaggedon and Accidental Mythology for Occidental Variety. A child asked for Snow White and Nose Red, while Jane Austen titles were requested as Pre Justice and Pride and Prejudice.

Leon Uris Jane Austin

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