Oldest alumnus Walton McDaniel dies at 107
Walton B. McDaniel, Harvard's oldest alumnus at 107, died Saturday in Camden. A Latin instructor in 1901 he gave then student Franklin D. Roosevelt a D minus. His notable students included Ezra Pound and Thornton Wilder. He donated a vast antiquities collection to Widener Library in 1948. Survived by his second wife Helen McDaniel, he had lived in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. Burial was in Ellington Cemetery.
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Ellington Cemetery
Farm leader sees bumper corn crop in 1960s outlook
Allan Grant, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said a bumper grain year is likely despite late spring and drought. He noted heavy corn acreage in Iowa and strong wheat yields, but warned that high production may depress prices and urged early set aside provisions and sound market oriented policies.
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Kendall voter registration official aids Kendall County
Dorothy Montgomery of Seward Township is certified to register voters for the November 7 general election in Kendall County. She will register by appointment and will visit homes for those who need to register, with appointments made by calling 462-5501 in the evenings. This serves residents in the county's southern part.
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Dorothy Montgomery
Seward Township
Kendall County
Poppy Day Weekend Observed Across Kendall County
Poppy Day will be observed Friday evening and all day Saturday by Kendall County VFW Post 8234 and its Auxiliary. Veterans will sell poppies countywide with Irene Werner as chair, Shirley Lippold assisting, and Charles Schiltz newly appointed VFW commander directing activities.
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Iowa man cited after Gore Road crash on Illinois 47
Morris police ticketed David L. Visser 49 of George Iowa for improper lane usage after a two car crash on Illinois 47 at Gore Rd at 3 10 p m. He said he was northbound attempting a left turn when a 1969 Chevrolet semi trailer owned by Farmers Co op Newark driven by Alfred T Johnson 68 of Route 2 Newark struck him. Truck damage cited above 250 dollars. Visser's 1975 Lincoln Continental left front fender and bumper damaged. Visser posted bond. court date set for Oct 5. Separate battery complaints logged at 11 30 p m two Morris women. Sharon Monson 517 E Washington St alleged husband Elton Monson 44 forced entry and struck her. she posted 100 dollar bond and court date Oct 2. Kay Tucek 4220 Southmor Rd reported being hit by John Landrum 3150 Old Stage Rd at Jackie's Tap. complaint signed but service pending as Landrum could not be found.
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Indiana man reports bridge collision damages motor home
Robert K. Derosett of Fort Wayne Indiana told Morris police he struck an object on the Illinois River bridge while crossing northbound from Decatur Indiana toward Belle Fourche South Dakota at 6 32 a m causing less than 250 dollars damage to the right side of a Pace Arrow motor home during the incident which occurred today
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Willard Smith cited for revoked license and motorcycle class
Willard O. Smith 21 of Cemetery Road was ticketed Tuesday at 5 30 p m for driving after license revocation and for motorcycle classification. Morris Policeman Robert Davy issued the citation on a 1976 Kawasaki on Griggs Drive. Bond posted $100. Court date set for Oct 12.
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Speeding Ticket For 19 Year Old Pommier On Liberty St
Jeffrey M. Pommier aged 19 of 2022 N Division St was ticketed today at 12 38 a m for speeding on Liberty St. Morris Policeman S D Reeve issued the citation and Pommier posted his license as bond. A court date was set for September 28.
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GM says 1979 GM cars near fuel standard in Milford
GM executives report the 1979 car lineup will average about 19.2 mpg, just above the federal standard, with EPA testing changes lowering the rating. The light-duty truck fleet is expected to meet the 17.2 mpg truck standard without margin.
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Fire damages truck on Interstate 55 near Braceville
Illinois State Police District 5 reported a truck fire on Interstate 55 near Braceville Road Tuesday at 6 30 p m. The entire cab burned with damage estimated at 20 000 dollars. Driver Wilbur Light of Peoria was with McGhee Trucking Lines. Firefighters from Braidwood Fire Department extinguished the blaze.
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South Wilmington youth arrested for traffic violations
A Braceville patrol arrest led by Police Chief Charles Shelby shows Brett McElroy nineteen of Eighth Avenue South Wilmington being taken into custody on a trio of traffic charges revoked reckless driving and lack of valid registration. Deputies Dan Raymond and Craig Williamson assisted with the arrest on Illinois 129 near Main Street. McElroy posted a one hundred dollar bond and is to appear in court on October fifth.
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Main St
Motorcycle stolen from Braceville area near Reed Road
A Braceville man reported a red 1977 Harley Davidson stolen from a tool shed off Reed Road near Interstate 55 after Sept 11. The $4,000 motorcycle was described to Deputy Gene Dummitt by Stephen Broucek, Route 1, Braceville.
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Teachers reject federal mediator in Cook County colleges dispute
CHICAGO UPI The Cook County Colleges Teachers Union refused a bid by Chicago City Colleges board chief negotiator R Theodore Clark to bring talks to a federal mediator The move comes as about 1 450 teachers have been on strike since August 30 idling roughly 110 000 students and Clark urged outside help while teachers insisted on direct talks without third parties
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Multiple Morris area traffic and conduct cases in court
David Price, 20, was fined 300 dollars and 25 costs for reckless driving after a June 25 charge by Coal City Officer Peter Odo at Church and Broadway. Others had charges dismissed at witnesses’ requests or were fined for speeding and parking violations. Timothy Cockream, 18, was found not guilty of illegal liquor transportation and fined 35 dollars for improper parking. Several youths faced fines for speeding, failure to yield, or improper passing, with various dates and local officers listed.
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Washington St
Morris
Roger Miller
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Johnson Ave
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Fremont Ave
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E. High St
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Wauponsee St
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Osceola St
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Woman testifies on wrong-door raid fallout in Illinois
Virginia Askew Vaughn testifies in federal court that a 1973 mistaken drug raid on her Collinsville home and two others ruined her marriage, led to suicide attempts and heavy drinking, and left her unable to function alone at home. Her former husband Donald Askew and their son Michael seek 4 million dollars from six officers. three agents seek libel damages.
NYU panie NYU panie on Wednesday sheep haircut talk
Some people believe that Wednesday is a good day for sheep to get a haircut, but not people. The odd notion circulates in casual chatter about livestock care and weekly grooming practices.
Richelieu and the making of modern France remembered
Paris remembers Cardinal Richelieu as founder of modern France and architect of 17th century greatness. Andre Maurois recalls the Acad mie francaise founded by Richelieu in 1634, its members, the dictionary, and France's enduring cultural and political influence across centuries.
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Worry Clinic and the battle for real textbooks
Lois G a college coed questions mimeographed course texts and laments the high cost of tuition while urging hardback texts as lasting tools for life. Dr George W Crane argues for real textbooks over pale substitutes and notes publishers will convert mimeographed sheets into durable volumes.
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Dear Ann Landers fat column sparks harsh reader ire
In a letter from a reader, fat people condemn Ann Landers for insulting them while the columnist urges weight loss through psychiatric help and self esteem. Other readers share experiences with humiliation due to hairpieces and intrusive relatives, with advice on boundaries and coping. The page includes plug for a teen sex booklet and a mailing address for responses.
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