Edward C. Williams obituary in Channahon
Edward C. Williams 81 of Channahon died Friday at Morris Hospital. Funeral held 2 p.m. today at Fred C. Dames Joliet with burial at Willard Grove. He worked 48 years as a switchman for Chicago Gravel Co retiring in 1961. Survived by wife Mabel, son Emmett T., three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was born in Marseilles to Edward and Elizabeth Williams. He was preceded in death by a son Edward J., a grandson David E., two sisters and a brother.
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Channahon
Edward C. Williams
Morris Hospital
Fred C. Dames
Joliet
Lynn Pries
Willard Grove
Marseilles
Edward and
Elizabeth (Weir) Williams
Chicago Gravel Co
Mabel Frederick
Emmett T
Edward J
David E. Williams
Irene Hulbert
Bertha Bargo
Daniel
Funeral services for Mrs Christian Elleby in Lisbon
Funeral services for Mrs. Christian Annie Elleby were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev Ralph Chelson officiating. Soloist Mrs Rolf Anderson and organist Mrs David Osmond. Pallbearers Otto Stahl Edwin Elleby Elmer School William Hiney Nels Larson Orville Orton. Burial in Lisbon Cemetery. Finland Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Christian
Annie) Elleby
Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Ralph Chelson
Rolf Anderson
David Osmond
Otto Stahl
Edwin Elleby
Elmer School
William Hiney
Nels Larson
Orville Orton
Lisbon Cemetery
Finland Chapel
Protestors Return to Pentagon Blockade Threat Fizzles
A group of antiwar demonstrators gathered outside the Pentagon in Washington but did not block the Defense Department HQ. About 100 protesters formed a circle in the street before police moved in and the crowd retreated to the sidewalk opposite the Mall entrance. Federal workers and uniformed officers arrived unimpeded. One shouting youth urged more action to gain media attention.
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Washington
Pentagon
Defense Department
Mall
Potomac River
EPA chief warns Ford on 1973 exhausts and factory shutdowns
EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus told Senate officials Ford may face plant shutdowns and mass layoffs up to four months if the 1973 model exhaust standards are not met. He cited failed maintenance of prototype cars and a disallowed testing method as the cause and said a recall or legal changes might be needed to resolve the issue.
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Washington
Ford Motor Co
Environmental Protection Agency
Senators
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ford
Ruckleshaus
Senate Air and Water Pollution Subcommittee
Dame Margaret Rutherford Dies at 80 Acclaimed English Actress
London AP reports Dame Margaret Rutherford died today at age 80. The famed character actress known for eccentric English women earned a Hollywood Oscar for The VEEP is and starred as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit both on stage and in film.
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London
Margaret Rutherford
Atlantic
Hollywood
Miss Rutherford
The
Old Vic
Madame Arcati
Noel Coward
Morris teen injured riding bike near Ridge Crest subdivision
A 16 year old Morris boy Ralph H Hauge of Rte 2 sustained a chin laceration requiring stitches after his bicycle struck a fence near a baseball diamond in the Ridge Crest Subdivision Saturday at 10 20 a m.
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Ralph H. Hauge
Rte. 2
Hauge
Ridge Crest
Two Grundy County Women Injured In Rollover Rear-Impact
State police report two Grundy County women planned to see their doctor for minor injuries after a 1970 Buick was rear struck on Illinois 47 near White Willow Road Friday afternoon. Driver David Bauer 23 of Sycamore was cited for improper passing as his 1970 Pontiac struck the Buick from behind.
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Grundy County
Illinois
White Willow Road
Lois J. Severson
Rte. 1
Minooka
Leatrice M. Hauge
Rte. 4
Severson
David W. Bauer
Sycamore
Buick
Pontiac
Disorderly conduct charges filed against two men
Gerald L. Ness 21 of 728 E. Benton St posted 25 bond after a disorderly conduct complaint. A Hinsdale man Terry Wayne Trapp 37 faced a disorderly conduct charge for parking in a trucks area and using profanity. he also posted 25 bond. Court dates set for Ness on June 6.
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Morris
Gerald L. Ness
E. Benton St
Valerie K. Ness
Hinsdale
Bill R. Blenwood
Romine
Terry Wayne Trapp
Drug charge on Morris youth
An 18 year old Morris youth was held in Grundy County jail on a charge of possessing a controlled substance. Jeffrey L. Ramey of 281 E High St faces a complaint signed by Morris Policeman Dean Sager. About 49 Darvon pills reportedly taken from Hamiston Keeling while working there. He was expected to appear in court today.
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Morris
Grundy County
Jeffrey L. Ramey
E. High St
Dean Sager
Ramey
Hamiston-Keeling
Classified Ads Sell Bargains with Fun and Readability
A lively classified section promotes bargain buys and selling with engaging, well written ads aimed at readers seeking value and entertainment in everyday transactions. The column highlights practical items for sale and tips for crafting effective notices.
Break-ins at Apartments 18 and 19 prompt investigations
Reported early Sunday break-ins at 110 E Chapin St. are under investigation. Separately, speeding citations were issued on Illinois 47 near Minooka and a battery case resulted in a $123 court payment by Sammie Harrison. Apartment resident Mrs. E Caine reported an unlocked door incident with a man in a black shirt entering briefly. No entry was observed at Zahm residence.
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E. Chapin St
E. Caine
Apt. 18
Robert William Zahm
Morris youth cited for stop sign violation Friday at price and washington
A 19-year-old Morris youth was cited by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Neary for disobeying a stop sign at Price and Washington Sts at 4 20 p m Friday. Mark J Helland of 312 E Illinois Ave posted his driver s license for a court appearance Tuesday Charles O Taitt 20 of Rte 1 Dwight cited by Trooper Robert Crites for no valid safety test on Illinois 47 at Gardner Road at 7 20 a m Friday. He posted his driver s license for a court date June 12.
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Morris
Dennis Neary
Price
Washington Sts
Mark J. Helland
Illinois Ave
Charles O. Taitt
Rte. 1
Dwight
Robert Crites
Illinois 47
Gardner Road
License Plate Theft Reported in Iowa Truck
Iowa license plates were stolen from a 1970 White semi tractor parked at Romine's 1-80 Ranch. The theft was reported by Stein Solomonsen 27 of Ames. Relief driver Hubert Levin 29 of Omaha saw a person near the truck at 1 30 p m, wearing light green pants and a yellow shirt.
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Iowa
Elsworth Freight Lines, Inc
Eagle Grove
Morris and Coal City Couples Secure Marriage Licenses
Richard Joseph Styner and Cheryl Ann Shelton, both of Morris, apply for a marriage license. Dale Anton Scobie and Patricia Lucille Halliday, both of Coal City, also seek a license.
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Richard Joseph Styner and
Cheryl Ann Shelton
Morris
Dale Anton Scobie
Patricia Lucille Halliday
Coal City
Impala Custom Coupe Offers Added Exterior and Safety Features
The advertisement notes a Hydra-matic transmission and large contributing features for high resale value. It highlights solid steel door guard beams and a steel trunk cargo guard. Included options at the reduced price include a vinyl roof cover white stripe tires wheel covers rear fender skirts and tinted glass.
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Impala
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