Shop Morris Itll Be a Pleasure Weekend Promotes 56 Morris Businesses
Weekend shopping event encourages residents to visit 56 Morris businesses as part of Greater Morris Days. Clips from the newspaper ad enter a drawing for 400 in bonds, with March 30 drawing at the Grundy County Chamber office. No purchase required to register. winner not required to be present.
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H. James Baum
Greater Morris
Shop Morris
John Hendrickson
Richard Goehl
Grundy County
Morris
Greater Morris Days
Baum
Hendrickson
Missing Rail Car Case Opens Before Grand Jury
Philadelphia report describes Joseph Bonanno before a federal grand jury investigating a $1 million theft involving 277 Penn Central freight cars. The probe centers on cars moved from Penn Central to LaSalle & Bureau County Railroad, Magna Earth Enterprises, and Diversified Properties.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Bonanno
New Jersey
Penn Central
Bonanno
Essex Falls
N.J
Diversified Properties Inc
Magna Earth Enterprises Inc
Wayne
LaSalle & Bureau County
Chicago
Magna Earth
LaSalle
Grand Jury
U.S. Atty
Louis C. Bechtle
FBI
Mag
Na Earth Enterprises, Inc
Joseph Cinotto Jr
The
Spriggs
Ogilvie Withdraws Simpsons Name
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie withdrew Donald Simpson from consideration as Illinois Public Aid Department director. Senate Democrats prepared to refuse to advise and consent amid a Justice Department conflict of interest issue. The move followed a prior rebuff of William Blaser for the EPA.
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Springfield
Richard B. Ogilvie
Donald Simpson
Justice
Illinois Public Aid Department
Illinois
Senate
Simpson
Ogilvie
William Blaser
Environmental Protection Agency
Robert Coulson
Waukegan
GOP
Department of Health Education and Welfare
Department of Justice
Cecil Partee
Chicago
Justice Department
Unbroken Freeze Hits Northern Illinois for Third Day
A cold spell persists in northern and western Illinois with temperatures near and below freezing. Forecast calls for increasing clouds and a mild warmup later, with snow possible Thursday. Dresden Island Locks readings show 29 high and 17 low, while Morris reports 20 at 7 am and 28 at 11 am.
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Illinois
Dresden Island Locks and Dam
Morris
Explosion at Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
A minor blast damaged a 10 by 12 foot room at the Joliet Army Ammunition plant. No injuries were reported as 177 line workers producing bomblets were sent home for the week while repairs proceed. The cause remains undetermined.
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Joliet Army
Uniroyal
John D. Thomas
Line
Crest Hill Police Officers Arrested in Burglary Conspiracy
Crest Hill Police Chief Paul Baker along with three officers and a Lockport sergeant were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit burglary tied to 25 to 30 burglaries dating back to August 1970. Bail set at 5 000 for one officer and 25 000 bond for the others. Police reports and alleged stolen goods were seized during searches. Mayor Berta suspended the four officers pending action. Sheriff Trizna said deputies will patrol with remaining officers. Population cited at 7 460 in 1970 census.
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Crest Hill, WI
Crest Hill
Lockport
Will County Sheriff's Deputies
Paul Baker
Gregory Hutson
Patrick Barnett
Will County
Dennis
Georgantas
Frank Berta
Joseph Trizna
Glenn Yarbrough Concert Aids Illinois Valley Workshop
Proceeds from Glenn Yarbrough concerts scheduled April 28 at Morris Community High School gym will fund a new building for the Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop. The workshop serves Grundy County residents 16 and older, five days a week, overseen by a nine member board.
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Glenn Yarbrough
Morris Community High School
Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop
Yarbrough
MCHS
Grundy County
Braceville School Dismisses Two Teachers Over After Hour Workshops
Braceville Elementary suspends Miss Jane Helme and Miss Jacqueline Wicks after a board vote and reports of obscene content in after school theater workshops run without board approval. Principal Haldorson confirms dismissal and states school remains in session while noting ten day appeal window.
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Braceville
Forrest Gray
Gray
Ralph Haldorson
Donald McCoy
Vernon McCoy
Ronald McClean
Ronald Neitzer
Edward Crolin
Harry Wenger
Jane Helme
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
Jacqueline Wicks
Snicker-A-Day Proverbially Match Made in Heaven
A playful remark notes that matches belong in heaven, not the other place, mocking the idea of divine matchmaking with light humor.
Minooka High Board Debates $6724.52 Heating Bill
Minooka High School Board of Education discussed a $6724.52 heating bill from Commonwealth Edison. The board, after review, agreed not to pay the bill citing high costs after switching to electric heat and possible building air leaks.
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Minooka High Board
Morris Public Library Trustees Meet in Special Session
Trustees of the Morris Public Library Board were to meet at 4 p.m. to dispose of furnishings and fixtures not needed in the new building. The meeting was scheduled in the new library.
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Morris Public Library Board
Minooka Board Sets Canvass Date For EO Ballot
Minooka Grade School Board of Education set April 13 at 8 p.m. for the canvass and organization meeting at the lower grade school on Coady Drive. Incumbents Francis Coyne and William Davidson appear on the ballot for two three year terms. The board also scheduled April 13 for the next regular meeting due to a conflict with the Illinois Association of School Boards event. Mrs. William Stafford Sr. will attend a school lunch training in Springfield April 16 17 and 18 with expenses paid by the board. She and another cafeteria worker may attend a cooking school at the University of Illinois June 13 18 or Western Illinois University August 8 13, funded by the board.
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Minooka
Commonwealth Edison
Minooka High School
Clyde Heap
Robert Cook
Barry Booth
David McConachie
Heap
Keneneth Malone
Alton Mattingly
Coady Drive
Illinois Association of School Boards
William Stafford Sr
Sprinfield
Nine Seek Minooka Village Trustee Seats in April Election
Nine candidates vie for three trustee posts as terms of Derick Knudson and Thompson end April 30. Polls open April 20 from 6 am to 6 pm at Minooka Fire Station. Candidates include Andrew R. Anderson a Caterpillar inspector and Minooka resident. James L. Bretsch Jr. a data processing professional and Army veteran. Richard Clark a NIU graduate and budget analyst. Frank L. DeVore a Minooka businessman and Lions Club treasurer. Rodger A. Haga an ex soldier and Rexene Polymers employee. David H. McConachie Caterpillar accountant and Vietnam veteran with family in Minooka.
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Minooka
Dave Derick
Gerald Knudson
Richard
Casey) Thompson
Andrew R. Anderson
Andrew
Joliet Junior College
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Joliet
Anderson
Nancy Sue
Wapella St
Steve
Clark
Richard Clark
E. Mondamon St
Apt
Mary
Alan
Northern Illinois University
APSA
Air Force
Vietnam
Frank L. DeVore
Troy Township
Ann Knudson
David
S. Wabena Ave
McCoy-Kurtz
Channahon
W. C. Langeland and Co
Yorkville
David H
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Amy
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Haga
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Jack) Kurtz
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