Oswego Dragway Hearing Probes Safety and Traffic
Kendall County officials held an informal public hearing at the courthouse to discuss Oswego Dragway operations along U S 34. Sheriff Frantz and Tom Usury cited traffic and safety problems while Walter Smith and attorney William Murphy argued for continued access with better policing and fees. The Board of Supervisors would study the issue and decide at the June meeting.
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Alvin Clayton Plattville
Oswego Dragway
Kendall County
Yorkville
U.S. 34
James Mann
Board of Supervisors
Mann
Victor Frantz
Frantz
Walter Smith
Oswego
Smith
Chicago
Robert Doss
Racing Association
C. E. Donovan
Oswego Bridge
Dragway
Howard Koch
Atty. C
Robert Ohse
Tom Usury
Sheriff's Office
Lynnwood Subdivision
Usuru
William C. Murphy
Aurora
Illinois
Murphy
Kane County
Donovan
Caterpillar Tractor Co. Plant
Harlan Wolfe
O'Hare
Bristol Township
Plano
Wolfe
United States
Break-in Reported at Merle's Tavern on Washington Street
Morris police report a break-in at Merle's Tavern after midnight, entry made through a basement door with a pried padlock. Jim Rose at 72142 Douglas St. reported the incident and an inventory will be taken today to determine if any items were stolen.
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Jim Rose
Douglas St
Merle
Washington St
Morris
Three Auto Crashes Reported in Morris This Weekend
Morris police log lists three weekend accidents. A 17 year old pulled a 1961 Austin Healy across Division Street and hit a southbound 1961 Buick driven by Josh Miller of Chicago. A northbound 1967 Chevelle struck the left rear of a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Marvin Rasmussen as he pulled away from a curb. An unknown vehicle sideswiped a parked 1965 Chevelle owned by Jack Kopezick on East Washington Street.
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Morris
Terry J. McKenzie
Rte. 4
Box 33
Division St
Illinois Ave
Josh Miller
Chicago
Miller
McKenzie
Cecil McKenzie
Independence
Kan
Janice A. Walker
Armstrong St
Marvin Rasmussen
Liberty St
Rasmussen
Jefferson and
Franklin Sts
Boating Charge Filed After Illinois River Incident
Joseph Mosier of Wauponsee Township signed a complaint against George E. Barnes of Oswego for operating a motor boat while intoxicated on the Illinois River. The charges allege reckless operation and disposal of beer cans into the water.
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Joseph Mosier
Wauponsee Township
George E. Barnes
Oswego
Barnes
Illinois River
Police Ticket Three Drivers Over Weekend
Morris police issued three traffic tickets this weekend. John Gordon, 18, Route 5, cited 5 30 a.m. Sunday for driving a 1963 Pontiac convertible 60 mph in a 35 zone at U S 6 and Illinois 47 near Saratoga Restaurant. court 10 a.m. June 6. Robert J Brooks, 41, Route 2, cited 10 15 p.m. Friday for speeding in a 700 block Armstrong Street near Spruce Street. court 4 p.m. June 13. Phillip K Walton, 16, 1247 Liberty Street, cited for driving too fast for conditions in the 300 block of …
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Morris
John
Gordon
Rte. 5
James Anderson
Illinois
Saratoga
Robert J. Brooks
Rte. 2
William Button
Armstrong St
Spruce St
Brooks
Max M. Babcock
Phillip K. Walton
Liberty St
Walton Court Date Set After Friday Incident
Walton faces a 10 a.m. court appearance on June 13 following an incident reported Friday on North Street at 11 20 p.m. The case centers on alleged actions at the Walton residence and involves local law enforcement.
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North St
Walton
Bike Stolen From Morris Resident’s Yard
Rex Richards reports a 20 inch blue Sedwin Fastback bicycle with chrome fenders and five speeds stolen from his yard during the weekend. An old bike was left in its place. Police filed the report at 9 45 a m Sunday.
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Morris
Rex Richards
W. Main St
Danish Crown Welcomes Heir After Caesarean Birth
Crowned by a Caesarean section at Copenhagen University Hospital, Princess Margrethe delivers a nine pound boy. The birth marks the first direct heir to the Danish throne in 69 years. Margrethe, 28, wed Count Henri de Monpezat last June 10. he becomes Prince Henrik of Denmark.
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Copenhagen
Margrethe
Copenhagen University Hospital
Henri de Monpezat
Prince Henrik
Denmark
Newark High graduation set for Wednesday evening
Newark High School conducts commencement at 8 p.m. in the gym. The program features band music, invocation by Rev. Oscar Johnson, a senior octet song, and diplomas awarded by Superintendent Rob ert E Glenn with class address by Pam Blankenship.
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Newark
Newark High School
Oscar Johnson
Helmar Lutheran Church
Legion
Gary Stanford
Pam _ Blankenship
Robert E. Glenn
Rolf Wogen
High School Board of Education
John McDowell
Pam Blankenship
Diane Larson
Carol Gunnerson
Ron Bernard
Dave Allbach
Rich Anderson
Paul Benson
Sue Borneman
Sandra Brown
Larry Burklund
David Carlson
Rod Chally
Mark Christian
James Englert
Joan Hanson
Starr Harrielle
Bruce Devick
Janice Englert
Mark Hathorn
Linda Hatteberg
Laurel Knutson
Patricia Hollenback
Nancy Knudson
Laurel Heggen
Dale Komnick
Terrey Kuehlem
Virginia Sawyer
Rhoda Mathre
Sharon Mathre
John Moe
Mary Morel
Roger Ness
Rick Niles
Marilyn Pehlke
Anita Robbins
Charlene Ropp
Judy Severson
Fred Skelton
Bob Sleezer
David Stangland
Jack Stoops
Jeanne Thompson
David Whiteaker
Centenarian banker Amasa Clark dies at 102 in Farmington
Amasa L. Clark, lifelong Farmington banker and former bank president, died Saturday at age 102. He rode a bicycle to work until two years ago and served 76 years with the bank, including 22 years as president.
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Farmington
Utah
Amasa L. Clark
Clark
Camp at Capitol draws sixteen demonstrators in West Virginia
Sixteen demonstrators occupy the State Capitol lawn in Charleston. Fifteen fast to protest what they call inadequate welfare benefits, while one demonstrator protests their presence by barbecuing steaks for the waiting crowd.
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Charleston, W. Va
State Capitol
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Goodyear
Frances Karpinsky
Manheim
Newark High
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Riviera
Weber
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Gation Picnic
Nelson Grill
Illinois Valley
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KODAK
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Dick DePung
Lindsay Soft
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