Pyramids may have served early mass employment aims
Editorial outlines a theory that ancient Egypt used pyramid building as social labor to keep the population busy and out of trouble. Dr. Mendelssohn links centralized rule after Nile floods to population growth and irrigation. The piece ponders if reviving such work schemes could ease regional unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
WPA
CCC
Oxford University
Kurt Mendelssohn
Nile Valley
Mendelssohn
Science Journal
Estate Tax Assessed on Mackinson Estate
Federal estate tax of $22 083 is assessed against Emma Mackinson of Pontiac who died Dec 15 1966 in Pontiac. State inheritance tax paid on gross estate of $189 714 was $777. Beneficiaries are two daughters Esther Utterback and Helen Enger and three sons John Willard and Raymond Mackinson, all of Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Mackinson
Pontiac
Esther Utterback
Helen Enger
John
Willard
Raymond Mackinson
Death and Claim Date Notice in Roy Applegate Estate
Probate notice from Livingston County Illinois lists Roy Applegate deceased with letters testamentary issued to Margaret Knuteson and Calvin P. Applegate. Claim date set for Monday, July 1, 1968. Clerk John Bradshaw files for Fellheimer and Fellheimer of Pontiac Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
11Th Judicial District
Livingston County
Illinois
Roy Applegate
Margaret Knuteson
Calvin P. Applegate
Blackstone
John
Bradshaw
Ilinois
Fellheimer
West Water Street
Pontiac
Probate notice in Ferol Goodrich estate issued to Priscilla Ketz
District probate records list Ferol Goodrich deceased with will issued to Priscilla Gail Ketz of 250 S 1st Street St. Charles Illinois. Claim date set for Monday July 1 1968. Dated May 6 1968. Attorney of record Chester Crabtree 212 Bank of Pontiac Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
11Th Judicial District
Livingston County
Illinois
Ferol Goodrich
Jetters
Priscilla Gail Ketz
St. Charles
John S. Bradshaw
Ilinois
Chester Crabtree
Bank of Pontiac
Pontiac
Harrowing 1930s Coal City Post Office Robbery Recalls Wharrie Family
The 1930s attempt to rob the Coal City Post Office left the Wharrie family captive for hours. Mrs Wharrie, now living in Pontiac, called for help. Police Chief Pierard was kidnapped, then robbed by two would be robbers who fled to Joliet before federal prison sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Thomas FL. Wharrie
Pierard
Joliet
Notice by Publication in Mortgage Foreclosure Case Chatsworth IL
In the Circuit Court Livingston County Illinois case CH 68 492 State Bank of Piper City as plaintiff against Gene A Gardiner Karen M Gardiner and unknown owners defendants the suit seeks foreclosure of a trust deed by Gene A Gardiner and Karen M Gardiner conveying Lots 1 and 2 in Block 23 Original Town Village of Chatsworth Livingston County Illinois. Respond by June 24 1968 or risk default judgment. Clerk Adsit Thompson Strook Strong attorneys Pontiac Illinois 844 7124.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1Ith Judicial Circuit
Livingston County
Illinois
State Bank of
Piper City
Gene A. Gardiner
Karen M. Gardiner
Chancery
William Penicook
Chatsworth
Ilinois
Court House
Pontiac
Iineis
John
Bradshaw
Adsit
Thompson, Strook & Strong
Washington Street
Pharmaceutical ads list over 18000 drug names
Washington pharmaceutical companies advertise drugs under more than 18000 names, highlighting extensive product branding and market diversity. The count reflects broad offerings across the sector amid consumer attention to pharmaceutical labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Probate notice for Chris Pedersen estate in Livingston Ilinois
In the Matter of the Estate of Chris Pedersen deceased. Probate No P68.122 petition notes the death on February 3 1988 at Dwight Illinois and lists surviving heirs Leo Pedersen Sine Pedersen Mathilda Pedersen Lynn Halbib Niel Jensen and unknown heirs seeking to admit a 1960 instrument as the decedent’s will Hearing set for June 21 1968 at 10 am in the Livingston County Court House Pontiac Illinois. John & Bradshaw attorneys. Smith Gomien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Livingston County
Ilinois
Chris Pedersen
Christian Pedersen
Peter Christian Pedersen
Dwight, Mlinois
Pontiac
Illinois
John & Bradshaw
Circuit Court
Smith & Gomien
West Water Street
Death notice for James Floyd White Sr estate in Livingston County
Circuit Court probate notice states letters of administration issued to James Floyd White Jr. The claim date is July 1, 1966. Estate located in Pontiac Illinois with contact at 210 W. Water St Pontiac IL 61764. May 21, 1968. Classified Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
11Th Judicial District
Livingston County
Lingis
James Floyd White
Floyd White, Jr
Prairie View Lane
Pontiac
Thinois
John S. Bradshaw
Fellheimer
Water St
Tlinois
Magistrate Court News: Local Offenders Charged in Speeding and Traffic Violations
Francis Schade 45 Chatsworth fined 10 for speeding. Lola Gadberry 52 Weston fined 10 for driving too fast for conditions. Jessie Carter Jr 16 Dwight fined 25 for failure to report an accident. Roy Bradford Jr 24 Chenoa fined 10 for speeding. Peter Seully 39 Dwight fined 310 for no valid safety test. Shelby McStoots 17 Odell fined 15 for unsafe speed. Orval Yordy 54 Flanagan fined 10 for speeding. William Bridge 18 Pontiac fined 10 for speeding. City Police arrest records follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Schade
Chatsworth
Lola A. Gadberry
Weston
Fairbury
Jessie EB. Carter Jr
Dwight
Roy L. Bradford Jr
Chenoa
Peter D. Seully
Shelby Wilfred McStoots
Odell
Orval E. Yordy
Flanagan
William J. Bridge
Pontiac
Sorority Members Hear Hawaii Slides at Beta Sigma Phi
Mrs Blanche Gaddis presented Hawaii slides to the Beta Beta chapter at a May 14 meeting held at 103 Lowell Ave. Sharon Hoselton and Donna Ruddy reported secretary and treasurer data. The next gathering is set for May 28 at Mrs Sandy Carls home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Blanche Gaddis
Beta Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Gaylene Bedeker
Lowell Ave
Sharon Hoselton
Donna Ruddy
Sandy Carls
Chenoa Junior To Get FFA State Farmer Degree
Russell Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Hobby Johnson a Chenova High School junior and FFA member will receive the State Farmer Degree at the State FFA convention in Urbana on June 13. The degree honors leadership and activity in FFA and community work, with only about two percent of Illinois FFA members earning it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenoa
Chenoa High School
Redbird
University of Illinois College of Agriculture At
Urbana
Miami loan shop robbed by sockless bandit with ankle spots
Police seeking a description of a gunman who robbed a Miami loan company of 250 dollars. The suspect wore no socks and had white spots on his ankles, according to authorities on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
Miami
Leader Tonight Ad Roundup Sparks Local Interest
The Leader presents a collection of local advertisements showing sales, services, and upcoming events. Readers can spot grocery specials, theater promotions, and contractor offers among the readable notices.
Farewell Tea For Two Fairbury Ministers
Fairbury Presbyterian Women hosted a farewell tea at First Presbyterian Church for Rev Gordon Reif and his family. Reif will preach his last sermon June 2 before moving to Chicago Heights to lead First Presbyterian Church, having served in Fairbury since October 1962 from Iron River Michigan. A 7 pm farewell reception for Rev and Mrs Brinkman and family followed at the Methodist Fellowship hall. Brinkman resigns to become assistant administrator of Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, with the family relocating after the school year ends. children Rita, 18, and Rhona, 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Brinkman
Evenglow Lodge
Pontiac
Pontiate
Rita
Rhona
Vagabonds Hold Campout at Glenwood Farms
Fourteen Vermilion Valley Vagabonds families gathered at Glenwood Farms in Marseilles for a May campout. Children rode trails Saturday afternoon and 35 campers joined a potluck supper that evening. New members Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ross of Odell and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of Penline were introduced.
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Vermilion Valley
Glenwood Farms
Marseilles
Jesse Ross
Odell
William Smith
Penline
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Pontiac III
le Elizabeth Harris
John Plesko
Jerome Pearre
Eee
Fontiao Leager Publishing CO
N. Main St
HL Or
Pontine
Crete
Mall Out
Tiflae
Raven
Armed ‘Force
Kanes
Aimee
Faye
Son
Dhal
Residentia
Mackinson
Donnelley
South Prairie
You
R. R. Donnelley & Son Co
the Lakeside. Press
Illnois Association For Mental Health
Jane Schmidt
Illinois Association For Mental Health
John Naah
Livingston County Mental Health Association
Lynn C. Phillips
Wayne Patterson
Wharrie Family
Pontiac Township
Tom Bennett
Magistrate Court News
FFA
Russell
Chenoa Fia
Chapter Daily
Chenowan
Russell Johnson
The
Leader
Raya
Jese
Cauto Chome
George W
N. Main
Jerrold
Wellesley Farm
Ee Ry Praire Farm
Prairie Farm
Windsor
Oscar Mayer
Callahan's
Florida
Idaho
Russett
S&l
Chicago
Martha Washington
Bob Duffy
North
Ladd Street
America
Mercury
Lincoln
S. P. Bradley Motor CO
W. Howard
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