Funeral services for Mrs John Perucca held today
Funeral services for Mrs John Josephine Perucca were held from Reeves Funeral Home at 9 a.m. to Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m. The Rev Donald Kocher officiated. Church choir was accompanied by organist Mrs Christian Resler. Pallbearers were Bernard Giordano Marvin Giordano John Bates Lewis Burne Darrell Fox and William Hamilton. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Josephine) Perucca
Reeves Funeral Home
Immaculate Conception Church
Donald Kocher
Christian Resler
Bernard Giordano
Marvin Giordano
John Bates
Lewis Burne
Darrell Fox
William Hamilton
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Springfield to Close 49 Driver License Exam Stations
Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett announces 49 driver license examining stations will close July 1 to upgrade the remaining 89 for faster exams. He says new locations will keep a station within a 30 mile radius of every resident, with an average nearby-station distance of 16.6 miles. Closed stations include Albion Amboy Cambridge Carlyle Carrollton Chester Duquoin Elizabethtown Fairfield Flora Golconda Granville Hardin Herrin Highland LaSalle Lawrenceville Lewistown Litchfield Marshall Mason City McLeansboro Metropolis Morrison Mound City Mount Sterling Murphysboro Nashville Newton Oquawka Pana Petersburg Pinckneyville Roanoke Rochelle Rushville Savannah Shawneetown Shelbyville South Beloit Staunton Stockton Sullivan Toledo Virginia Waterloo West Frankfort Wyoming and Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Michael J. Howlett
Howlett
Albion
Amboy
Cambridge
Carlyle
Carrollton
Chester
Duquoin
Elizabethtown
Fairfield
Flora
Golconda
Granville
Hardin
Herrin
Highland
LaSalle
Lawrenceville
Lewistown
Litchfield
Marshall
Mason City
McLeansboro
Metropolis
Morrison
Mound City
Mount Sterling
Murphysboro
Nashville
Newton
Oquawka
Pana
Petersburg
Pinckneyville
Roanoke
Rochelle
Rushville
Savanna
Shawneetown
Shelbyville
South Beloit
Staunton
Stockton
Sullivan
Toledo
Virginia
Waterloo
West Frankfort
Wyoming
Winchest
Memphis gunman kills five on quiet street
In Memphis Tennessee on Monday gunman David Sanders 30 shot four residents including William Farmer 73 and Henriet ta Watson then killed a police officer before dying in a shootout. Four others were wounded as officers moved in with tear gas and cordoned the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Memphis
David Sanders
Bill Price
David Wayne Clark
Newark Grade School graduation set for May 29
Newark eighth grade graduation will be held May 29 at 8 p.m. in the Newark High School Gymnasium. Supt. Bruce L. Cerny will present diplomas to 35 graduates with remarks by John Akre of the Newark Consolidated Grade School District 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark High School
Bruce L. Cerny
John Akre
Board of Education
Newark Consolidated Grade School District 66
James Brooks
Linda Borneman
American Legion
Newark High elects class and club officers for 1973-74
Newark High School announces elected officers for the 1973-74 academic year. Senior class officers include Mike Smith as president and Dean Martin as vice president, with Sherry Corneils as secretary and Bruce Peterson as treasurer. Student council reps are Kirk Friestad and Gerry Erickson. Additional offices cover juniors, sophomores, the French club, Girls Athletic Association, and varsity cheerleaders with multiple named officers and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark High School
Mike Smith
Dean Martin
Sherry Corneils
Bruce Peterson
Kirk Friestad
Gerry Erickson
Greg Slack
Becky Miller
Diane Busch
Sherri Walker
Cris Davis
David Christian
Dan Clampitt
Lori Morris
Sally Wies
Marcia Akre
Tim Hackerson
Julie Akre
Deb Larson
Janice Farr
Fred Nelson
Cindy Leach
Ruth Severson
Pam Akre
Mariam Nelson
Phyllis Toftoy
Brenda Anderson
Kristie Friestad
Noise ticket issued for loud exhaust in Collins area
Clyde R. Chandler 20 of Rte 1 Collins Rd received a noise violation from Patrolman Carl Bremenkamp at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday on North St near Liberty St for an excessively noisy exhaust. He posted his license as bond and is due in court June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Chandler
Rte 1
Collins Rd
Carl Bremenkamp
North St
Liberty St
Last LBJ cattle auction nets over $140k at ranch sale
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson oversaw a 42 hour sale at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall Texas in which 213 Hereford cattle were sold for a total $140560. The top price paid for one bull reached $2650.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall, Tex
Lyndon B. Johnson
Traffic Court Roundup Improves City Court Docket
A series of traffic cases resulted in fines and court costs for drivers cited on dates from May to April. Individuals include James M. Milligan for driving with suspended license, Leslie J. Davidson for speeding, Lance A. Lewis for excessive speed, Kevin L. Egeland for disobeying a stop sign, Marianne Bozzer for speeding, Richard A. Princho for driving without license, David W. Bartels and Robert W. Black for motorcycle offenses, Gary M. Galloway for defective brakes, Susan G. Smith for stop sign violation, and Leroy J. Lissey for driving without headlights. Each paid specific fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Milligan
North St
Coal City
Pine Bluff
Collins Rd
Leslie J. Davidson
Red and Gun Club
Tabler Rd
Davidson
Tim Neary
Lance A. Lewis
Price St
Roy Christensen
Kevin L. Egeland
Rte
Narvick Ave
Chapin and
Fulton St
Egeland
Paul Ehrman
Marianne Bozzer
Ashley Rd
James Bolerjack
Illinois 47
DuPont Rd
Richard A. Princho
N. Main St
Wilmington
Syd Reeve
Vine St
Gary M. Galloway
E. North St
Carl Bremenkamp
Division St
Susan G. Smith
Pleads Guilty in Damage Case in Streator
LaSalle County State's Atty Robert E. Richardson announced that Jerome B. Sack 24 of Spring Valley pleaded guilty to two counts of a multi count indictment charging damage to plate glass windows in Streator on June 19 and 20 1972. Sentencing hearing set for July 16 with possible penalties up to five years in prison or a 500 dollar fine or both. Assistant State's Atty Charles Marshall assisted the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle County
Five-vehicle crash closes Kennedy Expressway lanes
A pileup on the Kennedy Expressway northbound closed three of four lanes during the morning rush. Five vehicles were involved including three trailer trucks and two autos. No serious injuries were reported and the roadway was cleared before peak traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kennedy
Grain and livestock prices in Chicago and Joliet markets
Prices for corn soybeans and wheat listed with quotes from AP market summary. Hog and cattle volumes at Joliet show steady to weak hogs and active cattle trading with various weight classes and yields noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joliet
Ill
Newark High School Class of 46 Graduates in 1973
Newark Community High School held its annual commencement on May 31 with 46 seniors receiving diplomas. Supt Ruffus Williams and Russel Jorstad presented diplomas, Pat Johnson delivered the address, and Wayne Gilbertson announced awards. Class gift chosen by Gayle Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark Community High School
Supt Ruffus Williams
Russel Jorstad
Board of Education
Pat Johnson
Wayne Gilbertson
Legion
Paul Hartnett
Douglas Devick
Scott L. Anderson
Steve Gillen
Zane Johnson
Gayle Peterson
Ralph Chelsea
Alan Akre
Lorrie Anderson
Scott Anderson
Jim Berg
Susan Biller
Larry Clausel
Linda Clauson
Connie Englert
Theresa English
Debbie Fassiotto
JoAnne Elleby
Gloria Garcia
Kay
Braceville Man Granted Bail After Aggravated Assault Charge
Peter Poitra of Braceville faces Grundy County Circuit Court with bail set at 2500 for aggravated assault. Deputy Neary investigated a call from Rosann Poitra alleging threats with a gun. Weapons were seized and Poitra disputed the claim in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Robert Malmquist
Peter Poitra
Rte. 1
Braceville
Poitra
Tim Neary
Godley
Rosann Poitra
County Line Rd
Patricia
Neary
Jerry Urban
Nevins
R. Collier
Plino
Will County
C. Jacobs
Barnes sentencing continued for Barnes on bail violation
Robert Malmquist extended the sentencing hearing to Thursday for John Barnes 23 of Rock Island and Silvis after attorney Michael Warner asked to attend. Warner sought withdrawal due to nonpayment and Public Defender George Black was appointed to handle the bail bond violation case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Robert Malmquist
John Barnes
Rock Island
Silvis
Barnes
Michael Warner
Malmquist
Warner
George Black
Harris Returns to LaSalle County in Extradition Case
Harris Pudgy 34 of Ottawa was brought from Texas Huntsville State's Atty. to face two indictments in LaSalle County. Indicted Jan 16 1973 for burglary and felony theft at Rudy's Thrif-T-Mart. March 12 1973 charged with bail bond violation and burglary. He appeared before Circuit Judge Flood seeking time to hire an attorney. case continued to 10 a.m. Wednesday. He remains in Texas penitentiary. not eligible for bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle County
Atty
Robert E. Richardson
Robert V. Harris
Pudgy
Ottawa
Texas Department of Corrections
Huntsville
Tex
Atty. Richardson
Harris
Texas
Thrif-T-Mart
Thomas R. Flood
Flood
Texas Penitentiary System
Richardson
Minooka Lions Plan Five Day Homecoming Run
Minooka The Lions Club sponsors a five day homecoming from June 27 to July 1 with a carnival on Main Street. Advance tickets are half price from club members or Tri County Bank. Events include a June 20 baby contest a garden tractor pull a queen crowning and July 1 fire department water fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Lions Club
Lions Club
Tri-County Bank
Jack Satorius
Charles Norfolk
Minooka Park Fund
Dick Lee
Melvin Hentze
Bob Blair
Dick McLaughlin
Frank DeVore
Jerry Pately
Larry Eipers
Gas pump knocked over near Elmer's Standard
A semi-trailer apparently knocked over and damaged a gas pump at Elmer's Standard on U S 6 and Illinois 47 early Monday. Patrolman Dean Sager reports Duane Olson called at 6 40 a m to report the incident. Investigators found tire marks from a semi turning in the driveway as Morris police continue the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer’s Standard
U.S. 6
Illinois
Dean Sager
Duane Olson
Morris
Seneca Township High to Hold Special Board Meeting
The Seneca Township High School Board will meet at 8 30 p m Wednesday in the school business office for a hearing on a student discipline matter involving a fighting incident last week. Two boys and their parents will attend with board members. James Johnny Walters will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Board of Education
Seneca Township High School
James
Johnny) Walters
Lisbon Graduation Sets May 30 Exercises
Lisbon Consolidated Grade School will hold promotion exercises for 21 graduates on Wednesday May 30 at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Rev Julius Masted will speak and Rev Harry Binion will give invocation and benediction. The ceremony includes band and American Legion awards and diploma distribution by School board president Eugene Hatteberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Julius Masted
West Lisbon
Zalar Withdraws as Counsel for Bermingham Case
Attorney Charles R. Zalar asked to withdraw from the case of Clifford Bermingham in front of Circuit Judge Robert Malmquist. The judge granted the motion, appointing John Black as Bermingham's new counsel and continuing arraignment to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Zalar
Clifford Bermingham
Robert Malmquist
Zalar
Saratoga Consolidated School District 600
Bermingham
Chris
Malmquist
John Black
Minooka FFA Leader to Receive Illinois Farmer Degree
Steve Kinsella, president of the Minooka FFA chapter and son of John and Mrs. Kinsella of rural Minooka, will receive the Illinois State Farmer Degree on June 14 at Assembly Hall, University of Illinois Urbana. This is the state association's highest degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Steve Kinsella
Minooka Ffa
John Kinsella
Assembly Hall
University of Illinois, Urbana
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Memphis, Tenn
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Jessie Dooley
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Diane Brinegar
Becca Brooks
Cathy Corneils
Donna Costin
Wendy Devick
Mary Farr
Margaret Hartnett
Jeannie Johnson
Theresa Johnson
Lori Morel
Henricka Rossaert
Julie Thompson
Judy Vanjoske
Janet Whitfield
Don Akre
Tom Anderson
Robert Finland
Rolf Helland
Jerry Huffmaster
Charles Johnson
Tod Johnson
Eugene Kinsel
Terry Lindsay
Richard Mathre
Tom Mathie
Martin May
Bill Nichols
Craig Nordengren
Darrell Ropp
Owen Severson
Kevin Simon
Timothy Spidle
Douglas Spraggon
We At Liberty Walgreen
Jeff Hindman
Birmingham
Ala
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Morris (Ill
Daily Herald
Kent Littlejohn
Sheila Marino
Jack McDowell
Loretta Mickelson
Mark Jorstad
Harold Martin
Jim Peterson
Shelly O’brien
Narlyn Nelson
Linda Osmond
Steven McCoy
Mike Schmidt
Don Spidle
Mike Simon
Duane Ramey
Sherry Reinsky
Ralph Rosenstiel
Maria Rossaert
Marsha Tesdal
Susan Williams
Ed Sleezer
Steven Weingart
Lesah Worst
Devcon Corporation
Total Service Strain Steel
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Kenny Morris
Candy Seals
Jill Hauge
John Buren
Scott Paulson
Pamela Tampary
Jan McGill
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