Traffic Court Showcases Local Driver Fines and Prosecutions
A string of traffic court actions includes Patrick Walsh fined 636 dollars plus 25 costs for overweight truck use and 25 dollars with 10 costs for license overweight violations. Michael Mulder pays 100 dollars and 25 costs for reckless driving. Several others receive fines for speeding, improper lane use, or invalid registrations, with citations issued by local sheriffs and police in Morris, Grundy, Coal City, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
Joliet
Carl Fifield
Pine Bluff Rd
Illinois
Michael Mulder
Morris
Thomas Bednarik
Dairy Queen
Thomas Dougherty
Clark St
Coal City
Grundy County
James Hume
Fifth St
Eileen
Charles Loveaul
Liberty St
Kurt Salems
William
James Allen
Chapin
Train delays in Grundy County crossing caused by emergency stop
The Grundy County Sheriff's Department logged a report at 5:38 p.m. Thursday of a train blocking the Tabler Road crossing for 45 minutes. Rock Island Railroad said the halt was an emergency stop due to a loss of air pressure on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Indictments in LaSalle grand jury cases
LaSalle County Grand Jury indicted four people including Seneca youth Gerald Bayer on three forgery counts. Walter Shepard of Streator faced cocaine possession charges. James Serafini of Peru was indicted for retail theft. James Placher of Lostant stood charged with theft and criminal damage to property. Assistant James Leo Keeley presented the cases to Judge Fred Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle County
Frank Yackley
Walter Shepard
Streator
James Serafini
Peru
Montgomery Ward
Serafini
Gerald Bayer
Seneca
Ottawa National Bank
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Ottawa
James Placher
Lostant
Lestant
James Leo Keely
Fred Wagner
Coal City Youth Charged With Reckless Driving
A 16 year old Coal City resident Monty Trammel was charged with reckless driving after a 3:30 p.m. incident on Illinois 113 in which a blue Chevrolet allegedly sped past cars and a school bus. He posted bond, must appear in court November 2, and faced deputy Williamsons pursuit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Grundy County
Sheriff's Department
Monty Trammel
Linda St
Craig Williamson
Cathy Hamilton
Arlington Dr
Illinois 113
Williamson
Driver hits deer on Dresden Road near Pine Bluff
A Carbon Hill woman escaped injury when her 1978 Chevrolet struck a herd of five or six deer on Dresden Road about two miles south of Pine Bluff Road at 7 30 a m. Jo Ann Tjelle 19 McArdle Road Northbound she swerved onto the shoulder to avoid the deer but one deer struck the front of the car and was killed. Damage to the car was estimated at 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Hill
Dresden Rd
Pine Bluff Rd
Jo Ann Tjelle
McArdle Rd
Grundy County
William Sklut
Miss Tjelle
Sklut
Poll Insight: Gallup Correctly Forecasts Roosevelt in 1936
An account notes that among polls of its time only Gallup accurately predicted Franklin D. Roosevelt's re election in 1936, highlighting the method and timing differences that led to its correct call.
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Gallup
Roosevelt
Fence Damaged at Sample Cemetery Reported
A Thursday report noted vandalism to the ornamental fence and several posts at Sample Cemetery on E Southmor Road near Higgins. The cemetery association said they would prosecute anyone damaging cemetery property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sample Cemetery
Sheriff's Department
Cemetery Association
Parked Impala Hit-Run Damages Morris Resident Car
Morris police report a 1975 Chevrolet Impala owned by Jane M. Randall was damaged by an unknown vehicle Wednesday afternoon while parked in front of 758 E Benton St. The damage exceeds 250 dollars. no skid marks, paint transfer, or glass were found at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Jane M. Randall
E. Benton St
Randall
Area school menus for Gardner South Wilmington MCHS and more
Weekly school lunch menus from Gardner South Wilmington High and Grade, MCHS, Coal City and MVK include daily options for Monday through Friday with mains such as pork tenderloin, turkey poor boy, fried fish, chicken fried steak, spaghetti, gyros, and beef or fish dishes. Sides feature vegetables, salads, fruit, desserts, milk and bread or rolls, with varied offerings across schools and grade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner-South Wilmington High
MCHS
MVK
MVK school bus route shifts to Sechrests in district change
During October the MVK District 2 board approved transferring Leon Ingraham’s bus route to Earl and Clelah Sechrest with Mrs. George Hacke driving. Route remains the same as Ingraham retires after 17 years. Neil Trotter reported on FFA activities and eligibility for Kansas City convention November 7 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon-Verona- Kinsman
FFA
Kansas City
Constellations of Autumn at Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College hosts a Thursday night planetarium show titled Constellations of Autumn in F Building 1216 Houbolt Ave Joliet. The program begins at 7 30 p m with attendees advised to arrive early for seating and private group shows can be arranged at no charge by calling 815 729 9020 extension 420.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Junior College
JJC Planetarium
Douglas Graham
Houbolt Ave
Joliet
Youth ticketed for liquor and speed
A Morris youth was cited by Officer Robert Davy for illegal transportation of open beer and speeding in the 300 block of Liberty Street. Mario C. Figueroa, 19, of 106 East Jefferson Street posted his license as bond and is to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff McNulty
Vine St
Morris
Roger Miller
Depot and
Liberty Sts
James Thomas
Channahon
Dan Raymond
U.S. 6
Tabler Rd
Illinois
Tammy Carroll
Rve
Coal City
Terry Bitner
Broadway and
Park Sts
Irwin Halstead
E. US
Grundy County
Jeff Wix
Sherbrooke
Robert Robertson
Shabbona St
Bitner
Division St
Carbon Hill Rd
Liberty St
Mario C. Figueroa
E. Jefferson St
Robert Davy
Figueroa
Carter's wrong dead Rhodesian policy sparks sharp critique
The piece contends the Carter administration mishandled Rhodesia by denying visas to Smith and Chirau while courting Nkomo and Mugabe. It argues this all parties conference approach risks a Marxist client state, warns of Soviet alignment, and condemns U.N. envoy Andrew Young's stance and praise of Young by Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Camp David
Jimmy Carter
Ian Smith
Jeremiah Chirau
Nkomo
Mugabe
Smith
U.S
Britain
All Parties
Magbe
Square One
Andrew Young
State Department
Rhodesia
Young
Zambia
Kenneth Kaunda
Mozambique
South Africa
U.N
Congressional Black Caucus
Andy Young
Mr. Carter
Mr. Young
The Worry Clinic Dr George W Crane Speech Pieces
Readers are urged to note how newspapers allegedly jumped the gun on the American Medical Association and the Food and Drug Administration in 1955 over sea water trace chemicals. The column cites correspondence from Helen and Earl Bush of Chicago and advertisements from Sarasota churches about sea-pond farming and the Ocean’s Trace Chemicals booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
American Medical Association
Food & Drug Administration
Earl Bush
Chicago
Florida
Sarasota
Crane
United Methodist Churches
E.C.H.O
Educational Concerns & Health Organization
David Hartin
California
Food and Drug Administration
Columbus
Ohio
Midwest
Food & Drug
Dear Ann Landers Advice Letter Mixes Health and Weddings
A reader argues for an organic gall bladder diagnosis after misdiagnoses and emphasizes not all ailments are psychosomatic. A second writer warns against drug and alcohol mixing after assault and urges sobriety. A Louisiana bus driver laments rising costs and wages, noting privatized buses and safety standards. The column closes with Ann Landers promoting a Bride's Guide via mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Ann Landers
Louisiana
New Orleans
N.O
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Gary Dickison
N. Gulley Rd
Minooka
Lloyd Unland
Ridge Rd
Mondamon St
LaSalle Grand Jury
Braceville
Will County
Raymond Makovsky
Rte. 1
Will County Court
Charles Connor
Makovsky
Stephen Moret
Rte. 2
Wilmington
Custer Park
Moret
Cheryl Pillsbury
Lisbon St
Miss Pillsbury
Dresden
G.S
M.S
H.S
ISU
FHA
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Illinois Office of Education
Mazon
William S. Lynch
Verona
MVK High School
JJC
The
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
Crane Hopkins
Ann
Meltzer-Lyon
Ann Landers
Fox
P.O
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