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Remember? ByMARYJEAN magazine when she was in the sixth grade. September 16, 1059 The temperature at 1 p.m. today was 70 degrees. The low last night was 53 degrees. Michael J.

Roach, 76, Pontiac, died in St. James Hospital. He had been ill a day. He was a retired contractor. Surviviors are his wife, the former Emma McCabe; a daughter, a son and five grandchildren.

Pontiac High School board has approved a tax levy of $282,000. The levy for the last school year was $280,000. An increase in teachers' salaries and a rise in general costs raised the levy for the educational fund to $220,000, up $20,000 over last year. The freshman class of Pontiac high school recently elected officers for the year. Sandy Sterrenberg is the president; Jane Law, vice president; Diane Roth, secretary- treasurer.

Student Council members are Sherrie McMeen, Tom Gardner and Marilyn Hayes. Sophomore officers are: Nancy Jacquat, president; Francis Mortimore, vice president; Vicki Pearre, secretary-treasurer; Robert Mortimore, John Thompson and Janet Myers, Student Council members. Fifty agricultural 4-H Club leaders met for dinner served by the Eastern Star at the Masonic Temple on Sept. 9. Election of officers for the 195960 4-H Club year was elected as follows: Vernor.

Roth, Rowe, president; Floyd Kammerman, Forrest, vice president, and Carl Sass, Long Point, secretary. September 16, 1949 The temperature at 1 p.m. today was 63 degrees. The low last night was 45 degrees. The fourth annual Cushman reunion was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Francis Cashmer, south of Pontiac. Forty family members were present. New officers elected were Raymond Schmidt, Pontiac, president; James Harris, Dwight, vice president; Mrs. William Cushman, Chenoa, secretary- treasurer.

In four break-ins last night in Livingston County, thieves made off with loot ranging from razor blades to a television set. The sheriff's force today was investigating the burglaries, one in Pontiac, one in Saunemin and two in Flanagan. Mrs. Nora Craven, 84, former Livingston County resident died at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston.

Mrs. Craven, the former Nora Fitzgerald was born Sept. 26, 1864, near Rowe. Se was a daughter of John and Ellen (Whalen) Fitzgerald, and was the last survivor of their eight children. Miss Gladys Miles, 21, of Whitley, Ontario, Canada, returned to her home Saturday after visiting her pen pal, Miss a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Gschwendtner. Miss Gschwendtner obtained Miss Miles name through a teacher's September 16, 1934 Record high and low temperatures were recorded in various parts of Illinois during the month of August. Unseasonable weather which had persisted since April was terminated the latter part of August after temperatures of record high proportions were registered in some sections, with light frost in others. Holland Brinkman left yesterday for Champaign, where he will enter the University of Illinois, The sixth annual reunion of the Weber family was held in Washburn with 80 members attending.

New officers are: President, Sophia Weber; vice president, John Knoublock; secretary, Mrs. Harold Weber; assistant secretary, Maxine Knoublock. Delores Baughman, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merton C.

Baughman, Pontiac, is suffering from a broken leg. A concrete block fell on her while she was at play. The Student Council of the high school is composed of the following: Dale Dolton, freshman; Joe Mohan, sophomore; George Platt, junior; Henry Buland, senior, and James Morrow, school at large. Dies WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) John Warren Hull, 71, television personality and screen actor who played the Green Hornet in the movies, died Saturday at Waterbury Hospital.

byBerniceBecteQol For Tuesday, Sept. 17,1974 ARIES (March 21-April 19) You don't have much faith in the abilities of others who are involved with you in your activities. It's best not to rely on them too heavily. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) If any work you have to do today is too heavy or strenuous to do alone, better wait until you can get help. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You're apt to be spending on nonessentials with too free a hand.

Remember: If you're on a budget, it will only stretch so far before it snaps. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Even though you may not feel as sure of yourself as you should, put up a bold front. Bluff your way through. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You're not thinking as clearly as you should about something you're involved in.

Double- check everything. Otherwise a large error could slip through. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Try not to get your friends mixed up in any financial problems you may be facing.

It is best for you to resolve things through other channels. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If you're going to pattern your actions after anyone at this time, be sure you pick someone whose methods aren't too harsh or severe. SCORPIO (Oct.

24-Nov. 22) Don't let another's comments give you a bad opinion of yourself. You know what you really are. This person just thinks she does. SAGITTARIUS (Nov.

23- Dec. 21) Plans that you make for yourself today won't be I HOPE WU REALIZE I'VE BEEN COVERING FOK I HOPE fOU REALIZE I'VE 6EEN IN SOMEONE SAW ME TALKING TO THE SCHOOL 6UILPIN6, ANP REPORTED ME TO THE HE TH1NK5 I'M CKAZf-HE WANT5 ME "TO SEE QVR FAMILY IVE KEN IN SILENCE FOR SIXTY fEAfc? KID! BOY, PIP EVER 6ET ME TROUBLE (J WHICH OF YOU THE PIZZA? UJITH ME IS I'M TOO SERIOUS ALL TVter TIME HOW DO TRV IT A LIVING LOW- NO HEAR BURPING DEAFENING ME.rr- UP ANOTHER 5OO you LIKE APARFMeNT BOSTON? IN MOSCOW ff TRy PHILADELPHIA ff THATS 57--'r THEN I'LL GO THANK WINCXWS AND GET MY CARE OP THAT NOW, 9-16 THERE GOES ANOTHER HAPPILX MAKRIEP realized in the manner you envision if you select the wrong teammates. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You'll be able tc get a few jumps on your competition if you don't spend too much time on minor obstacles.

AQUARIUS (Jin. 20-Feb. 19) Something you've neglected to do is about to catch up with you. Don't make excuses as to why it isn't done. Jump in and do it now.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) This COULD be a productive day 'or you. Chances are it won't be because you'll divert your energies and attention to something frivolous. your birthday September 17, 1974 Set high goals for yourself this year but don't expect them to materialize overnight. Real gains can be made but YOU will have to pay the price.

(NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSN.) Fairbury Mrs. Helen Nash Correspondent FAIRBURY Dr. and Mrs. Duane Atteberry of Manchester, Iowa, are the parents of a son, Stuart Francis, born Wednesday, Sept. 11.

He weighs 8 pounds, 2 ounces. He has a brother Richard Andrew, year old. Stuart's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atteberry of Fairbury and Mrs.

Eva Starkey of Missouri. Wimodausis fetes guests The Wimodausis Club held a guest day at its meeting Thursday at the Bank of Pontiac. Nineteen members and their guests attended. Mrs. Edith Kennedy presided at the business meeting, at which plans were made for the fall bus trip.

Miss Eunice Thompson introduced Mr. and Mrs. Walt Rogers of Pontiac, who showed slides of their trip to Poland, Germany and Holland. Hostesses Irene Grau, Opal Bressner, Alice Brinkman and Margery Bressner served refreshments. Daily Leader, Pontiac, 111.

PageS Sept. 16,74 CLAIM NOTICE State of Illinois in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Livingston County In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of Harold E. Obert, Deceased. No.

74-P-199. Notice is given of the death of Harold E. Obert, of Pontiac, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 10,1974, to Petra V. Obert, Administrator, 315 Timber Pontiac, Illinois, whose attorney's name and address are shown below.

Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letter of Office and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims must be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois and copies mailed or delivered to the executor or administrator and to his attorney. Dated September 10, 1974. (Seal) WilbertF.Henkel Clerk of the Circuit Court ProTempore Fellheimer Fellheimer Attorneys for Estate 210 West Water St. Pontiac, Illinois Telephone 842-1136 Advertising Sales Career Opportunity For a man or woman with the Daily Leader in Pontiac, 111.

Business, Sales or Journ a i a preferred, but not essential. Salary and bonus, Liberal Fringe Benefits. Send resume to General Manager The Daily Leader 318 N. Main Pontiac, HI. 61764 "An Equal Opportunity Employer" Legal Notices CLAIM NOTICE State of Illinois in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Livingston County In Probate.

In the Matter of the Estate of Michael D. Kovacevich, Deceased. No. 74-P-200. Notice is given of the death of Michael D.

Kovacevich, of Flanagan, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 10, 1974, to Jennie Kovacevich, administrator, R.F.D., Flanagan, Illinois 61740 whose attorney's name and address are shown below. Claims may be filed within 6 the date of issuance of Letter of Office and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims must be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois and copies mailed or delivered to the executor or administrator and to his attorney. Dated September 10, 1974.

(Seal) WilbertF.Henkel Clerk of the Circuit Court ProTempore Law Offices of Faraday J. Strock Attorney for Estate of Michael D. Kovacevich 303 West Washington Street Pontiac, Illinois 61764 Telephone (815) 844-5107 We have decided to discontinue farming and will hold a Public CLOSING-OUT SALE Located 2 mile east and 4 miles north of Flanagan, Illinois, on Wednesday, Sept. Starting at ll o'clock FARM MACHINERY 1968 Gleaner combine with 15 ft. grain head, pick-up reel, floating sickle bar, chopper, cab, heater, and Quick-Change head (completely reconditioned thru-out); 1971 Gleaner 6- row, 30 inch corn head; 1964 John Deere 4020 Diesel with Blower, wide front, flote tires, 3-point, cab, and 18.4x34 tires (400 hrs.

on complete overhaul); Oliver 88 with hydraulic, good shape; Oliver 70; 1966 Kansun hp, 8 ft. diameter, 14 ft. high corn dryer, good; IHC no. 540 5-bottom 16-inch semi- mounted plow with 20 inch coulters cover boards; John Deere 21 ft. wheel disc with 20 in.

blades and spray boom; 24 ft. 3-point hitch field cultivator; 1969 IHC no. 58 6 30-in. corn planter with starter fertilizer Glencoe 6-30 in. rear mount cultivator; John Deere 6-30 in.

front mount cultivator; IHC no. 3 6-section rotary hoe with 3-point folding carrier; Glencoe Quick-Hitch for 3-point; 3-point 9-row 30 in. anhydrous applicator; Dietrich gravity wagon (center dump) with big tires, like new; John Deere gear with 8-ply tires, large barge box hoist; Heavy gear with barge box hoist; MW and Anthony gears with steel flare boxes hoists; trailer type sprayer with 13 row boom drops; Glencoe 8 in. bottom drive, 57 ft. auger on rubber tired trucks (PTO drive); 47 ft.

6 in. auger on trucks with 3 hp electric motor; Farmhand F-15 loader with 7 ft. bucket; set of 18.4x34 duals, good; 4-section steel harrow; pair of 220 gal. saddle tanks brackets for 4020; John Bean centrifugal pump; 150 gal. front mount fert.

tank 100 bu. auger wagon; New Holland tractor mower; Wisconsin V-4 power unit on trucks with liquid clutch; Detroit 6 71 Diesel motor, 238 hp; IHC no. 8 plow; hay rack on rubber tired gear; high wheel wagon; oat seeder; 3 hyd. cylinders; 8 JD wheel weights; 2 Oliver Bachtold weed mower. SHOP EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS Westinghouse 300 Amp.

Industrial electric welder; Gas-Weld acetelyne welder with tanks, tips, and cart; Marvel 18 in. power hack saw; large blacksmith floor drill press; lots of bits; Craftsman 2 hp bench grinder; Craftsman 2 in. drill press; portable air compressor; large welding table on wheels; 4000 Ib. new angle and flat strap iron; sheet iron; 6x8 ft. dryer shack with gas heater, wired; Radson grain tester; IHC Cub Cadet with new 8 hp motor; and 38 in.

mower; Wisconsin engine; 82 ft. of 4 in. auger, for feeders; 11 ft. 4 in. auger; Ajax 3 hp totally enclosed electric motor; large chain hoist with rail mounting; 500 gal.

gas tank on 2-wheel cart; 1000 water tank on heavy gear; 150 GPM pump with 3 hp engine; 300 gal. fuel tank on 2-wheel cart; 3000 Ib. gravity feed bin; 90 ft. double chain crib drag with head hydraulic Orbit motor; rubber tired stock shute; 3-point boom; hand sheller; 3 hog feeders; 22 Roll-A-Way 10 hole nests; 50 hanging feeders; 2 gas brooders; ventilating fan; 16x16 ft. Economy brooder house; 24 ft.

aluminum extension ladder; rotary lawn mower; log chains; grease guns; scoops; forks; hand tools; and many other items too numerous to mention. 500 bales STRAW--500 bales HOUSEHOLD GOODS G.E. 18 cu. ft. Avacado side-by-side refrigerator-freezer; Kenmore 30 in.

Avacado electric range with self cleaning oven; G.E. 12 ft. deep freezer; 2 good refrigerators; dinette set; dining table 6 chairs; RCA console TV; maple-arm davenport with matching chair; writing desk; 2 console tables; chairs; single bed; 2 dressers; 4 bar stools; lamps; picnic table; pots pans; and other articles. WAYNE FRIEDA NORMAN, Owners Terms--Cash Not responsible for accidents Lunch by K's Kitchen Sale conducted by Stonier Auction Service, Minonk, Illinois. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: This equipment is mostly in very good condition, attend this sale for your harvest needs.

Also, this EXCELLENT 80 ACRE FARM will be sold at a later date, if interested contact owner or auctioneer. CLAIM NOTICE State of Illinois in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Livingston County In Probate. In the Matter of the Estate of Gloria Jean Kovacevich, Deceased. No. 74-P-201.

Notice is given of the death of Gloria Jean Kovacevich, of Flanagan, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on September 10, 1974, to Lester Miller, administrator, R.F.D., Flanagan, Illinois 61740 whose attorney's name and address are shown below. Claims may be filed within 6 months from the date of issuance of Letter of Office and that any claim not filed within that period is barred as to the estate which is inventoried within that period. Claims must be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois and copies mailed or delivered to the executor or administrator and to his attorney. Dated September 10, 1974.

(Seal) WilbertF.Henkel Clerk of the Circuit Court Pro Tempore Law Offices of Faraday J. Strock Attorney for Estate of Gloria Jean Kovacevich 303 West Washington Street Pontiac, Illinois 61764 Telephone (815) 844-5107 PUBLIC AUCTION Of household goods, antiques, miscellaneous items at farm located 4 miles south of Pontiac, II. on the Pontiac-Weston Blacktop road, then 2 miles west; or 5 miles northeast of Chenoa, II. on route 66 to the bridge, then IVi miles east. Saturday, Sept 21, 1974 Time 11:30 a.m.

ANTIQUES MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Walnut ansonia shelf clock; walnut folding rocking chair; Bentwood ice cream chair; Tole electric hanging lamp; 3 wall mirrors. 1-36" 46" with gilded frame; gilded frame mirror; mirror; old brass kerosene car light; wicker rocker table; 3 old flat irons handles; old cuckcoo clock, needs repair; old pencil box; Aladdin lamp, electrified; brass 2-hght lamp; 2 nice bean crocks; nice brass urn planter; 5 pc. amethyst glass-also 8 water glasses; 8 amber water glasses; old brass floor lamp; covered milk glass compote; several pcs. Haeger pottery; pair black wall iron sconces; pair brass sconces; old square milk glass box lid; electric bracket wall lamp; brass 2-light student lamp with green shade; Tole table lamp; 2 nice wrought iron benches; old brass dresser mirror; excellent; Cherub candleabra; nice gold trimmed shadow box; brass tray; kerosene lamp; stereoscrope pictures; 4 crystal green town goblets; butter dish top; crystal 'Happy New Year' glass; demitasse cup saucer; old milkglass sleigh, excellent; old brass birdcage with cut glass panel; Nippon hatpin holder 4 hatpins; pair brass candle holders; brass table bell; jewelry boxes; brass cherub-soapdish, 2 china soap dishes-1 brass with tray; real old ruby topped glass creamer; walnut pie crust drum table: decorated china jewel box; 3 candle metal sconces; pair figurine dresser lamps; 8 metal trivets 1 door knocker; old 'Daily Bread' plate with chip; 2 h.p. plates, 1 limoges Haviland; pedestal jelly dish; ribbon glass spoon holder; h.p.

jelly dish; Bavaria jelly dish; fluted h.p. relish dish; 8 pc. set of bone china, cups saucers; creamer sugar; pair of Broghese busts; also pair Borghese pictures; several pcs. Johnson chinaware; set of pottery for center of table with cherubs; pair opalene light shades; double snail vinegar cruet; pressed glass relish dish; silver deposit glass, sugar, creamer; small Germany h.p. plate; blue stoneware saucer; 4 pcs.

Pope-Gosser china; flower pots, some are china; figurine lamp with imported fluted glass shade; pair cherub table lamps; cherub plant holder; salt box 2 spice wall cabinets with planters, excellent; 3 bud vases; 3 Mexican glass flower hanging vases; silver sugar bowl covered dish; antique metal hurricane lamp; large brandy snifter; sleeping doll clown; crock jar; glass scottie 4 square glass hot plates with flowers; some metal drawer pulls; 25 nice pictures frames; 5 Dicken's framed prints; Avon bottles; crackle glass pitcher; brass ash tray; wrought iron center dish; old Moonstone fluted vase dish; old small milk glass covered dish with grapes leaves; kerosene lantern; old rocker with broken runner pair brass andirons; iron trivet; President Lincoln bottle other bottles; old rolling pin; some depression glass with sherberts goblets; 1-brass 1-copper tea kettle; brass kerosene light with reflector; small kerosene lamp; small china cream pitcher; 3 wrought iron plant stands; top of old wall telephone; roll of old, old barbed wire; 1-2 3-4 1-5 gal. stone crocks; old iron bed; old wood duck decoy; 6-10 gal. milk cans; 4 gal. white stone jug; old wood tumble barrel churn; several tin boxes; coal bucket other items. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Coppertone GE refrigerator with freezer compartment, real good; IHC chest type deep freeze; GE automatic washer; Frigidaire electric dryer; French Provincial sofa, oyster color; French Provincial chair; round dining room walnut topped center pedestal table with 2 leaves, antique trim- 12 xlS' avocado green rug, like new; wrought iron porch sofa Si matching glass topped table lamp; 3 pc.

walnut bedroom set with poster beef, chest, dresser, excellent; 3 pc. maple bedroom set, complete; upholstered loveseat; single bed with boxspring mattress; wing back chair; walnut kneehole desk; pecan finish French Provincial bed side table; maple dresser-shaving stand; upholstered kitchen bar stool; electric double bed blanket, like new; small oval braided rug; 6'x 9' hooked wool rug 2 smaller rugs; wing back chair with cane back; 2 Bates bedspreads- 3 tier bookshelves; pin-up lamp; utility table; 4 metal folding chairs; letter file cabinet; 2 metal floor lamps; TV table- dressing table; camera; wrought iron 3 pc. wall flower set; 4 Fostoria cups saucers; square end table; child's chair- 4 egg baskets; chrome tea kettle; tupperware; book's- assorted baskets; wood salad bowl set; wastebasket- new electric heater; new teflon fry pan; Guardian service roaster; Borg bath scale; suitcases; stairway gate; assorted candle cups; many Christmas lights decorations- miscellaneous toys children's games; 2 Lestal bottles- snack sets; many, many other items too numerous to mention. TERMS CASH NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS EARL ASPER Carl Ronnow, Auctioneer Pontiac, II. 844-6671 or 842-1590 Complete Auction Service Lunch will be served Additional to the above sale the following articles will be sold --Silvertone BW TV, real good; drum table with plate glass top; limed oak chest of drawers; console extensol table with 2-18" leaves, excellent shape; swivel upholstered chair- 2 pairs of headboards, l-bookcase; 1-spoon holder 1-plate shelves; mail box; wicker tray; mirror with antique frame- early American laundry hamper; 2 mahogany end tables with glass; 8" silver Revere bowl, 5" Willianisburg pewter bowl, 5" silver Revere bowl, antique lavaho, Finland covered oval casserole, crystal silver butter dish, 3 silver relish dishes silver salt pepper, 9" brass bowl, 2 pewter napkin rings -all are new items; Gold table cloth; 2 Williamsburg tiles; h.p.

Woodrow cake plate with chip; 8 liquer glasses; 2 flat irons; old wood curtain rings; 5 iron trivets; blender; steam iron; hand electric mixer; army cot; kitchen stool; picture frames; lamp shades; 4 slice electric toaster; new electric warmer; wall can opener; ice cream scoop; light appliance timer; new electric coffee maker; set of 8 glass party set; mirror unframed; games; books; 12 Swedish crystal wine glasses- humidifier; other items..

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