Park District Debate Highlights Community Needs and Plans
The article outlines pro and con arguments on forming a park district in Pontiac. Judge notes legal basis and boundaries, while Floyd Byrne urges public ownership and gradual development of Hamis ton Woods to expand recreation as the area grows. Louis Paul emphasizes benefits to youth and scouts and preserves woods with basic facilities.
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Floyd Byrne
Pontiac
Byrne
Hamiston Woads
Odell
Flanagan
Fairbury
Paul
Park
Unions Hit New High in 1966 Membership
Washington reports 19.1 million union members in the United States in 1966, an all time peak, surpassing the 18.5 million figure set in 1956. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the growth reflects postwar labor strength.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
Polling Places Set for Park District Election
Judge Leonard Hoffman designates polling sites for the Pontiac Park District election on Saturday December 9. Locations include Amity Two at American Legion Hall Cornell Eppards Point Two Elyjen Two Pike Two Rooks Creek Two Graymont Pontiac Precincts 1 through 9 at Central School Ed wards Lail Service 601 N Court St 218 W Washington St Lincoln School Washington School Pontiac High School Winston Churchill College Ladd School and Pontiac Armory. Polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Leonard Hoffman
Pontiac Park District
Amity Two
American Legion Hall
Cornell
Eppards Point
Town Hall
Elyjen
Pike
Rooks Creek
Graymont
Pontiac
Central School
Edwards Lail
N. Court St
W. Washington St
Lincoln School
Washington School
Pontiac High School
Winston Churchill College
Ladd School
Pontiac Armory
Slimmers Hear Mrs Kiper at TOPS Club Meeting
The Chief City Slimmers chapter of TOPS met Thursday Nov 30. Mrs Ralph Kiper of Chenoa spoke about her 146 pound weight loss featured in Ladies Home Journal. A salad meal followed. The club invites new members and meets Thursdays 7 to 830 p.m. at the Methodist Church Education Building.
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Ralph Kiper
Chenoa
Ladies Home Journal
Methodist Church Education
Japan hosts about 606000 foreign residents report
The prime minister's office states that 606000 foreigners live in Japan excluding diplomats and military personnel. The figure reflects the nation's current immigrant presence and may influence policy discussions.
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Tokyo
Japan
Pontiac Ministers Endorse Park District Plan
At a monthly meeting the Pontiac Ministerial Association voted in support of the proposed Park District. Members urged serious thoughtful consideration and asked every voter to vote yes, led by Rev. Harold S. Sheldon as president and other officers listed.
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Pontiac Ministerial Association
Park
Park District
Harold S. Sheldon
Humiston Haven Christmas Tea and Craft Sale
Haven hosts its annual Christmas tea and arts and crafts display and sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Mrs. John Renne directs the arts and crafts project at the home. The public is invited to attend.
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Humiston. Haven
John Renne
America’s infant mortality rate slips to 22.9 in 1967
The United States registered an infant death rate of 22.9 deaths per 1,000 live births in the first half of 1967, down from 27.1 in 1958. A 1965 survey had U.S. ranking 15th among major nations for infant mortality.
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Washington
America
United States
Chenoa High Plans Adult Ag Classes
Chenoa High School announces an adult education program in vocational agriculture led by Arthur Johnson. The seven weekly meetings run Mondays at 7:40 p.m. beginning Dec 11, with a day session for the final meeting. Keith Amstutz of Farm Bureau opens with Specialized vs Diversified farming.
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Chenoa
Yening
Bienes High
Arthur Johnson
Vo-Ag
Chenoa High School
Keith Amstuiz
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Farm Management Service
Paul Wilson
Luther Hamilton
Pontiac
M & W Gear Co
Pfister Seed Corn Co
W. M. Feaster
Lamson Bros
Bloomington
Lexington
Magistrate Court News Summary of Local Offenders
The magistrate docket lists Helen M. Ruestman of Long Point 45 cited for failure to yield at a stop. Darrell Kizzee 18 of Pontiac 25 charged with carrying an uneased gun in a car. George F. Harris 71 of Flanagan 20 cited for failure to yield while turning left. Vera L. Meiners 50 of Anchor 11 cited for speeding. Theodore T. Doran 34 of Fairbury 15 charged with interfering with an official traffic control device. Ralph Cotham of Pontiac 50 cited for reckless conduct. Jerry Lee Millis 18 of Cornell 40 cited for reckless driving.
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Helen M. Ruestman
Long Point
Darrell Kizzee
Pontiac
Department of Conservation
George F. Harris
Flanagan
Vera L. Meiners
Theodore T. Doran
Fairbury
Ralph Cotham
Jerry Lee Millis
Cornell
New York Exports Rise for Farm Machinery and Fertilizers
U S exports from New York in the first half of 1967 totaled 466 million dollars, covering farm machinery fertilizer pesticides and food processing machinery and surpassing the 1966 pace.
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New York
U.S
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Revlon
Farerege
Illinois
W. Madison
Park Dist
Supreme Court
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Valley View Acres
Wayne Engle
Joliet, Illinois
Mrs. Kiper
Ministers Back Park District
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Glenn Soder
Lyle Pettit
O. Kalkwarf
Peter Borzeka
Humiston Haven
Pontiac Quality Seed House
Chenoa High Plans
Livingston County
Norman Holzhauer
Pontiac Park
Magistrate Court News
Spurgeon’s
Prairie Farms
Oscar Mayer
Callahan
Windsor
Prairie Farm
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Bob Duffy
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Indian River
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