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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1978

Page

3

Mrs James Fiorillo 71 Saratoga Towers resident dies

Mrs Virginia T Fiorillo of Saratoga Towers died early Sunday at home. Born June 29 1906 in South Wilmington she was daughter of Joseph and Kate Baudino. Survived by brother Joseph Faletti Morris and sister in law Alta Baudino Morris. Funeral Tuesday 9 30 am at Immaculate Conception Morris burial Mt Olivet Braidwood Memorials Saratoga Towers Organ Fund.

James Virginia T.) Fiorillo Saratoga Towers South Wilmington Joseph and Kate (Faletti) Baudino Joliet Business College James Fiorillo Western Electric Ross-Cole Corp Faletti & Drew Music Store

Art fair winners at the fifth Emporium Square event

Norma Sherman of Steger won Best of Show and first in painting at the fifth Emporium Square Art Fair, with Joe Corsello Morris second and Flo McGrath Ottawa third. in ceramics Duane Larson Joliet took first, Chris Hawkins Morris second, Tom Eddington Mazon third. sculpture saw Jim Bettridge Morris take second with no first awarded. junior painting Best of Show went to Colleen Steele Morris, first place to Eleanor Fleishman Verona, second Caroline Fleishman Verona, third Suzi Karstens Joliet. Olive Black of Morris won the luggage prize.

Emporium Square Eleanor Fleishman Verona Caroline Fleishman Suzi Karstens Joliet Olive Black Narvick Ave Morris

Joliet Market Livestock Prices Report

Joliet Illinois markets show cattle receipts at 3,200 with steers and heifers up 50 to 1.00 higher. High choice and prime steers 59.00 to 60.00, choice 57.00 to 58.50, good and choice 56.00 to 57.50. Heifers at 57.50 for prime, 54.50 to 56.50 for choice, 51.50 to 54.00 for good and choice. Cows 39.00 to 41.00, no canner or cutter. Hogs 1,000 head steady to firm. No 1-2 210-240 lb 50.00-51.00, No 1-3 200-250 lb 49.00-50.00, No 2-3 250-270 lb 48.25-49.00, lot No 2-4 310 lb 46.00. Tuesday receipts expected cattle 25, hogs 1,000.

Joliet, Ill UPI

Grain Market Report at Noon From Chicago Board

Markets report grain prices at 12 noon with corn at 2.42 per bushel, soybeans at 6.89, and wheat slightly lower. Wheat futures show declines of about 3 percent from prior prices, corn and soybeans also weaker with mixed adjustments across months and contracts.

Chicago UPI Board of Trade

Morris Daily Herald publisher and print details

The Morris Daily Herald is printed and published by Morris Publishing Company, an Illinois corporation, located at 122-124 East Washington Street in Morris. It operates daily except Saturdays and Sundays with Timothy J. West as publisher.

Morris Daily Herald Morris Publishing Company Illinois Corporation East Washington Street Morris Ilinois Timothy J. West

Garland Church Roof Collapse Leaves One Dead and Dozens Injured

A flat tar and gravel church roof in Garland Texas collapsed after heavy rain trapping water and debris. A 9 year old girl died and 57 injured including five critically while three policemen also sustained injuries. The Walnut Village Church of Christ had 170 members present when the roof gave way during morning services. The disaster followed concerns about missing drainage and was described as the worst event seen by church leaders.

Garland Texas UPI Dwaine Howard Dallas Walnut Village

Minooka Junior High Sets Academic Awards Night

Minooka Junior High School will hold an Academic Awards Night at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the school gym according to Principal Michael Sheridan.

Minooka Minooka Junior High School Michael Sheridan

Mazon Man Charged With Contributing To Delinquency

Raymond Weatherford of Harmony Avenue Mazon was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor for keeping a girl out beyond curfew Saturday night. The 20 year old posted bond and was ordered to appear in court June 22 after a complaint filed by Ted Crumb.

Mazon Raymond Weatherford Harmony Ave Ted Crumb Weatherford

Electrical fire at Moose Lodge 967 near Morris

Morris fire responders were dispatched Sunday at 7:46 p.m. to an electrical fire at Moose Lodge 967 on Illinois 47 after wiring on the bar smoked and caught fire. Fire Chief Robert Coleman estimated the damage at 300 dollars. firefighters were back at the station by 8:36 p.m.

Morris Moose Lodge Illinois May Rose Robert Coleman

Vandals damage two vehicles on Mable Court

Judy Stipes reports a yellow Saratoga School bus sprayed with paint on the grill and license plate while Don Williams says his 1976 AMC Gremlin had red and white paint on the driver side, two tires cut and a broken lock. Deputy Sklut estimates $400 damage.

Mable Court Judy Stipes Saratoga William Sklut Don Williams Sklut

Three Arrested for Trespass at Scout Camp

Three people from Bensenville were charged after trespassing Sunday night at Rainbow Council Boy Scout camp on White Tie Rd. Michael Fichter 28 Gary Rockwood 26 and Joseph Dal Cerro 17 faced charges in a complaint filed by camp ranger Robert Puckett after a 3 PM warning and a second sighting near 9 PM. Bonds were set at 35 dollars each with court appearances scheduled for June 8.

Rainbow Council White Tie Michael Fichter Gary Rockwood Joseph Dal Cerro Bensenville Robert Puckett Puckett Chag Williamson Robert Davy

Car Stolen From Grundy County Fairgrounds

A Chicago man reported his car stolen from the Grundy County Fairgrounds parking lot at 11:30 p.m. Friday. William Skarupinski told Sheriff’s Sgt. Thomas Walker that he parked and locked his 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. upon return after the races the car was missing and the keys were in his possession.

Chicago Grundy County

Minooka High approves summer drivers education program

Minooka High School Board approved a summer drivers education program with Supt. Alton Mattingly authorized to implement it. Requests for special instruction for two students were approved, including homebound instruction for Sue Wilson and resident special education at Hope Learning and Living Center in Waterloo.

Minooka — A Minooka High School Board Alton Mattingly Sue Wilson Hope Learning and Living Center Waterloo Lois Breen Kevin O'Neil Reed- Custer High School Supt Mattingly

Four drivers cited by Coal City police this weekend

Coal City police ticketed four drivers for traffic violations over the weekend. Norman Vignes, 50, was cited at Broadway and Division for driving after license revocation and posted $100 bond to appear June 8. Phillip Dunning, 18, was cited for muffler violation and illegal left turn at Broadway and Church and to appear June 8 after posting license. Jose Larosa, 20, was cited for no valid license and taillight issue at Broadway and Division, posted $35 bond to appear. Robert Cheska, 22, Elgin, charged for no valid registration at Division and Second Ave, posted $35 bond to appear June 22.

Coal City Norman Vignes Waupecan Valley Broadway and Division Sts Broadway Robert Cheska Elgin Division St Second Ave

Arrest of Ronald Rose in Carbon Hill Disorderly Conduct

Ronald Rose, 34, posted $35 bond after a disorderly conduct charge filed by Grundy County Deputy Craig Williamson. Deputies responded to a fight at the John Manegold residence in Carbon Hill, where Rose and Judy Manegold clashed. Manegold allegedly struck Rose with a baseball bat. Rose refused to leave and used obscene language before arrest.

Ronald Rose Grundy County Craig Williamson Sheriff's Department John Manegold Carbon Hill Rose Judy Manegold Williamson Michael Sather Coal City James White

Man stabbed at county fairgrounds during Florida man’s visit

Larry Everhart of Ft Lauderdale was stabbed in the left shoulder as he entered a restroom at Grundy County fairgrounds during race events. He was treated at Morris Hospital and released Friday night after the 11 18 p.m. call to deputies. Everhart said he was pushed from behind with no prior altercation.

Florida Morris Hospital Grundy County Fairgrounds Larry Everhart Ft. Lauderdale Grundy County Thomas Walker Fairgrounds Walker Everhart Sgt. Walker

Breath-of-Spring Bike-a-Thon Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis

About 50 riders, including children and adults, trekked a 12 mile course in the Breath-of-Spring Bike-a-Thon held in the Goodfarm area. Pledges totaled 1500 dollars with funds due to a special Mazon State Bank fund within ten days. Sponsors included Grundy County Home Extension Country Charmers and aiding groups Merry Goodfarm Maidens 4-H Club and Grundy County REACT.

Goodfarm Mazon State Bank Bernie Bounds Rte. 1 Mazon Steve Walsh Rte. 2 Dwight Grundy County Home Extension Country Charmers Unit Merry Goodfarm Maidens 4-H Club Grundy County React

Gardner youth charged after battery complaint filed

Bonita Kudler of Allison Apartments Gardner filed a battery complaint at 7 48 p m alleging Danny Snow 17 Liberty St Gardner pushed her down Snow was arrested and scheduled to appear in court June 6

Gardner Bonita Kudler Allison Apartments Danny Snow Liberty St

Four people charged in Grundy County traffic and trespass cases

Deputies ticketed Todd Togliatti 18 of Coal City for reckless driving after a Sunday incident on White Tie Road. William Chesko 48 of Joliet faced trespassing charges following a complaint by Ewing Von Axelson Jr. at Brown Road near Aux Sable Cemetery. Chesko and Togliatti were bonded or scheduled for June court dates. A Morris woman reported theft of 70 to 80 dollars at Chuck’s Pub. Pam Buberle’s purse, with money and license, was later found with the money missing. A pursuit on Carbon Hill Road involved a car sliding and a pursuit by Deputy Williamson. Togliatti was stopped on White Tie Road. Additional citations included Ralph Bissey 19 for speeding 71 mph in 55 mph zone and Marc Lindamood 32 for 72 mph in 55 mph zone, both bonded. Lloyd Henry 16 faced disobedience of traffic signals at Illinois 47 and Washington Streets. bonding details incomplete.

Todd Togliatti White Tie Rd Coal City Craig Williamson Togliatti William Chesko Joliet Ewing VonAxelson Jr E. U.S Grundy County Carl Luck Wit VonAxelson Chesko Brown Rd Aux Sable Morris Eileen Pam Buberle Division St Lacey and Seventh Sts Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Rd Williamson Charles Ingram Ralph Bissey Rte. 1 Dwight Peter Odo U.S. 6 Tabler Rd Bond Marc Lindamood Susan Circle Odo Lloyd Henry Seneca Estates Jeff Black Illinois 47 Washington Sts

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