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POLICE ARE STILL searching for the driver of a foreign-made auto that drove into the City Cemetery on West Lincoln Boulevard causing damage to four tombstones pictured here. Police said the car also struck an iron gatepost at the entrance to the cemetery. Illinois Admitted To Union 145 Years After Discovery Paulson, 860 W. (Editor's Note: This is A French was parking her er in a series of Illinois sesqui-olet, had reached Stephenson Street centennial historical articles (known to the Avenue when shelwritten for The Associated des Illinois) in into a parked Press by Milburn P. Akers, edi- seeking water John Dikkers, 73, tor emeritus of the Chicago the continental which in turn Sun-Times and former AP staff would lead him Fred Perteete 24, Rockford, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and having no drivers license Sunday night after his car struck a parked auto owned by Robert Green, 32, of 810 E.

Pleasant St. The accident occurred on East Crocker Street near North Adelbert Avenue. Jack A. Carpenter, 20, Freeport Route 4, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to have his vehicle under control when his car struck two utility poles on East Stephenson Street near Hancock Avenue early today. Ronald L.

Kraft, Lena, was charged with driving too fast for conditions and illegal transporting of liquor when his went out of control and into a ditch at River Road and Illinois 75 Sunday morning. Norma Saxer, Dakota, told sheriff's deputles she fell asleep when her car went out of control and rolled over Illinois 26 in Oneco Sunday morning. Evelyn Hamilton car on on West near Walnut allegedly backed car owned by rural Baileyville, Daily Record It 1s a principle of American Justice than an Individual is always presumed innocent until proved guilty and a report that anyone is charged with an tense cannot be construed as proof that he committed the oflense. we rely upon official public records for the Information published in this column, was pushed into a parked car owned by Mildred Hille, West Stephenson Road. Mrs.

Paulson was charged with failure to have her vehicle under control. Gustav A. Watter, 70, of 817 W. Crestnut St. was ticketed for improper backing Sunday morning when his car backed Nursery Ave.

Bankruptcies into a parked car, the owner of which was not immediately made known. Ernest L. Brown, 26, of 212 E. Winslow was ticketed for failure to yield right-of-way when the vehicle he was driving collided with a car driven by John W. Sturtevant, 24, of 827 E.

Garden Saturday afternoon at S. Adams Ave. and E. Shawnee St. A car driven by Susan K.

Brinkmeier, 16, rural Pearl City, went out of control and smashed through a fence Sunday night on South Kent Road in Loran. Nina DeTellem, 910 S. Galena was ticketed for failure to have her vehicle under control Sunday morning in a rear-end collision with a car driven by James Kloepping, 22, of 432 N. Orville E. Kelly, Sterling, filed a bankruptcy petition in Federal Court today alleging liabilities of $16,279.59 and assets of $20.

He is an employe of The Daily Gazette. Jerry E. Kalstrom, Rockford, filed plan petition alleging under the liabilities wage or $4,447.88 earner's and assets of $600. Traffic Cases ing. $20, paid.

Circuit Court The following traffic cases include fines and costs. FREEPORT CASES Arthur Williams, 2035 W. Laurel following too close, $15, paid. Richard Rouse, S. Adams speeding, $15, paid.

A Darrell unnecessary Kurtz, noise. 15 N. $15, Whistler paid. Robert Frankenfield, 104 E. Washington exhaust, $15.

paid. James Pinson, Chicago, speeding. $19. paid. Jack Misselhorn, Aurora, speed- Karman J.

and Nina S. Tice, Ridott, filed a suit against Dale J. Markel, Ridott, for $7,500 Friday. The suit alleges Markel cut down a row of trees on Tice's property sometime between Sept. 22 and 26, 1967.

Claims A judgment note was awarded Stover Employes Credit Union for $436.68 against Renard and Booker Taylor, no address giv- Magistrate's Court Erskin Greer, 25, "of 638 E. Crocker pleaded guilty today in Magistrate's Court to charges of unlawful use of a weapon and driving after suspension of license, Greer was arrested Saturday night when he reportedly was found in possession of a pistol when stopped by sheriff's deputies. Greer was assessed a total of $120 in fines and costs and sentenced to seven days in jail. Deadline Nips Political Hope Of New Party MILAN, Italy (AP) A new party formed to work for a divorce law in Ilaly lost its chance to get on the ballot for the first time by 59 seconds. The Pro Divorce and Solidarity Movement tried to file candidacies in the May 19 general election for seven Milan seats in the chamber of deputies.

The local election board ruled Sunday night that the papers were turned in 59 seconds after the deadline, at 8 p.m. last ThursIday. Stock Market Shows Solid Gain Today NEW YORK (AP)-The stock market ran up a sharp gain as trading became more active late this afternoon. Gains outnumbered losses by about 4 to 1. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 13.52 to 879.33.

Volume for the first four hours was 8.75 million shares compared with 9.05 million Friday. Warmer prospects of peace seemed to overshadow the weekend of racial violence. The market started cautiously, helped by reports that the riot damage was not as bad as some feared and also by news that U.S. officials had met with Hanoi diplomats in Laos Wednesday. Control Data gained 7 while advances of about 6 points were scored by Polaroid and Raytheon.

All big three motors were up more than a point but major steelmakers were mixed. Insurance company stocks were mostly' higher. Insurance Co. of North America rose more than a point. A 4-point gain by Du Pont gave strength to the averages.

The giant chemical told its annual stockholders' meeting it expected a 20 per cent gain in first-quarter profits. Eastman Kodak gained 3, Goodrich 2, IBM 5, Penn Centrai 3, United Air Lines 2. Up more than a point were Texaco, Westinghouse Electric, OwensIllinols, Johns-Manville, Lorillard and others. Prices advanced briskly on the American Stock Exchange. p.m.

Quotations COURTESY EDWARD D. JONES CO. 608 STATE BANK BLDG. Stock 1 P.M. Am.

Motors Price Am. Tel. Tel. Chrysler Colt Ind. Inc.

59 Com. Edi. Com. Edi. PFD.

2978 Ford Motors Gen. Electric Gen. Fds. Corp. 76 Gen.

Motors Honeywell 120 IBM 636 Int. Harv, King Seeley Nor. St. Wi. RCA Sears St.

Oil of N.J. Sundstrand Texaco U.S. Steel West. El. Corp.

71 Woolworth Livestock CHICAGO (AP) (USDA) Hogs steady to 25 lower; 1-2 190-235 lb- butchers 19.00-20.- 00; 1-3 220-250 lbs 18.50-19.25; 1-3 350-400 lb sows 16.75-17.25; 400- 500 lbs 16.00-16.75. Cattle calves none; load prime 1,300 lb slaughter steers yield grade 4 30.50; high choice and prime lbs 28.75-30.00; choice lbs yield grade 2 to 4 27.75-28.75; choice lbs 27.25-28.25; mixed good and choice 26.25- 27.25; mixed choice and prime lb slaughter heifers yield grade 3 and 4 27.00-27.25; choice lbs yield grade 2 to 4 26.25-27.00; mixed good and choice 25.25-26.25. Sheep 100; few choice 100 lb spring slaughter lambs 29.00; package choice 100 lb wooled slaughter lambs 28.00. CHICAGO (AP) (USDA) Official estimated livestock receipts for Tuesday are 1,000 cattle 4,000 hogs and 200 sheep. CHICAGO (AP) Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade today: Prev.

Sales Close Close LIVE BEEF CATTLE Apr 510 27.60 27.40- Jun 326 26.77 26.67 Jul 47 26.65 26.45 Aug 278 26.45 26.32 Sep 15 26.40 26.25 Oct 60 26.27 26.25 Nov 0 26.10n 26.10b LIVE HOGS Apr 19.40 19.37 May 20.35 20.60 Jun 21.77 21.75 Jul 20 22.00 22.00 Aug 3 21.75 21.82n Sep 0. 20.70n 20.70 a-offered; b-bid; n-nominal Grain CHICAGO (AP) Wheat futures declined more than one cent a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade today, setting seasonal lows for the fifth straight session. There was a surge of buying at the close which lifted prices from their day's lows. Prices opened irregular in the Freeport (IL.) Journal- Standard Markets At A Glance NEW YORK (AP) Markets at glance: Stocks--Higher in active CHICAGO Wheat-Lower; under liquidation. -Lower; liquidation.

Oats Irregular; in light trade. Soybeans--Irregular; light demand. Butcher hogs-25-50 cents lower; receipts top 20.00. Slaughter steers Prices steady; receipts top 30.50. wheat and corn pits then firmed up, but after an advance of about cent, profit taking brought prices down.

Soybeans, oats and rye prices closed on an irregular tone. At the close wheat was to cent a bushel lower, May corn was to lower, May 1.17¼; oats were unchanged to higher, May cents; rye was unchanged to 1 cent lower, May 1.19 and soybeans were lower to higher, May 2.71⅜. CHICAGO (AP)- High Low Close close Wheat May 1.43½ 1.42 1.42⅜ 1.43¼ Jul 1.46¼ 1.44¾ 1.45¼ 1.46 Sep 1.49¾ 1.48½ 1.48⅝ 1.49½ Dec 1.55⅜ 1.54⅜ 1.54½ 1.55 Mar 1.59¾ 1.58½ 1.58¾ Corn May 1.17¾ 1.17¼ 1.17¼ 1.17⅝ Jul 1.21¼ 1.20¾ 1.20⅞ 1.21¼ Sep 1.23⅛ 1.22⅝ 1.22¾ 1.23¼ Dec 1.24 1.23½ 1.23¾ 1.23⅞ Mar 1.28¼ 1.27¾ 1.28¼ 1.28⅜ Oats May .78 Jul Sep .71 Dec Mar Rye 1.19¼ 1.19 1.19 1.19 Jul 1.21½ 1.21¼ 1.21¼ 1.21½ Sep 1.22⅞ 1.22½ 1.22⅝ 1.23¼ Dec 1.26¾ 1.26¼ 1.26¼ 1.27¼ Mar 1.29 1.30 Soybeans May 2.71¾ 2.71 2.71⅜ 2.71¼ Jul 2.74⅞ 2.74¼ 2.74½ 2.74⅝ Aug 2.75⅛ 2.74½ 2.74¾ 2.74⅞ Sep 2.68⅝ 2.67⅞ 2.68¼ 2.68½ Nov 2.65⅞ 2.65¼ 2.65½ 2.65½ Jan 2.69⅝ 2.68⅞ 2.69¼ 2.69¼ Mar 2.72⅞ 2.72¼ 2.72⅜ 2.72⅝ CHICAGO (AP) Wheat No 2 hard 1.51n; No 2 soft red 1.44n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.15%; No 4 1.04¼; No 5 yellow 1.08½; sample grade yellow Oats No 2 heavy white 79n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.70¾n.

Soybean oil 8.75n. Produce CHICAGO (AP) (USDA) Live poultry: wholesale buying prices unchanged; roasters 25- 27; special fed white rock fryers few hen turkeys CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Mercantile Exchange Butter steady; wholesale buying prices unchanged; 93 score AA 66; A 66; 90 89 Cars 90 89 Eggs irregular; wholesale buying higher; 75 prices per cent lower ol' "beller grade A whites mixed 30; mediums 26; standards checks CHICAGO (AP) (USDA) Potatoes arrivals 107; on track 151; total U.S. shipments Friday 437; Saturday 336; day old supplies moderate; demand good; market slightly stronger; carlot track sales: Idaho russets 3.65-4 00; Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley round reds 2.60; new supplies moderate; demand moderate; market slightly stronger; carlot track sales: Florida round reds in 50 lb sacks 2.35-2.40. Educators To Meet On Vocational Center Steering committees of various school districts will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the Freeport High School agricultural building to discuss possible formation of an area vocational education center.

C. R. Leininger, dent of Fulton School District, will outline steps taken in planning the Sterling Vocational Education Center. Representatives from 13 school districts in Stephenson, Carroll and Ogle counties are to attend. College Examination Deadline Wednesday ing examination is Wednesday.

High school juniors who wish to be included in competition for the Illinois state scholarship or county scholarship awards must take the examination. The test will be given May 11. The deadline for signing up to take the American College Test- Boats and motors are in demand now. Offer yours for sale with a Journal-Standard want ad. KENNETH SPENCER K.

L. Spencer Fills New Kelly Post Kenneth L. Spencer, 308 N. Stewart has been named manager of training and safety at the Freeport plant of KellySpringfield Tire Co. He will be responsible for the safety program for the plant and will develop training materials for all phases of the company's operations.

Spencer was named to the post by Charles E. Slack, personnel manager. Training and safety is a new department. Spencer holds an industrial engineering degree from the State University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. Deaths Mrs.

Mrs. Charles (Hulda) LaVelle, 417 S. West died Sunday night in Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 23, 1898, in Charles City, Iowa, daughter of Chris and Anna Hageman.

On Aug. 21, 1918, she was married to Charles LaVelle. He died April 25, 1964. Survivine, are a daughter, Mrs. William (Donna Mae) Clark of Freeport; a son, William of Phoenix, and grandson.

Besides her husband, a sister preceded her in death. Funeral. services will be Wednesday morning at 9 in (Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home and at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The Rev.

James Murphy, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Charles LaVelle Youth Group For McCarthy Hears Ellis The Young Americans for McCarthy met last week at the YWCA and heard Frederick Ellis Jr. speak on the Wisconsin primary and the coming campaign. Ellis is a candidate for delegate to the Democratic National Convention committed to Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy.

The group announced that 50 of their members are expected to attend a McCarthy rally tonight at Highland Community College. Ed Pearce was named county chairman of the group, Jay Mandt, Freeport chairman and BIll Sheperd, Pearl City chairman, Spectacular Auto Crash And Fire A spectacular crash and occurred Saturday afternoon East Clark Street near North State Avenue. A cab driven by Ralph W. Kerlin, 53, of 317 W. Roosevelt went out of control when a tire blew out.

The cab struck a parked car owned by James I. Black, 24 E. Clark and a parked car owned by Randy Sargent, Rockford. Sargent's car was pushed into a parked motorcycle owned by John W. Detwiler, Freeport Route 3.

Firemen rushed to the scene when a blaze resulted from the crash. Sargent's car and Delwiler's cycle Kerlin were destroyed with by fire. failwas charged ure to have his vehicle under control Dodgers Postpone Opening Day Game LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers became the final major league baseball team today to call off its scheduled opening day in tribute to slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King. Announcement came at noon that the game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday night Thas been postponed.

April 8, 1968 Pg. 17 Want- -Ads 4-1-8-15 Legal Notices 91 NOTICE is given of the death of Dorothy Boggess. and that Monday, June 3, 1968, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No. 68 P-38 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Illinois. Mahoney, Attorneys, Freeport, Illinois.

Harold Boggess, Administrator, 510 E. Thorp Freeport, Illinois. Letters issued: April 3, 1968. Roy C. Long, Clerk 4-8-15-22 NOTICE is given of the death of William C.

Wernicke, and that Monday, May 6, 1968, is the claim date said decedent's estate No. 68 P-73 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, nois. Laughlin Laughlin, Attorneys, Freeport, Illinois. Mary Jane Wernicke, Executor, 213 West Lena Lena, Illinois. Letters issued: March 29, 1968.

Roy C. Long, Clerk 4-1-8-15 NOTICE is given of the death of Fannie Lentz Mitchell, and that Monday, May 6, 1968, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No. 68 P-74 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Illinois. Hunter, Hunter Madden, Attorneys, Freeport, Illinois. First National Bank of Freeport, Administrator, Freeport, Illinois.

Letters issued: March 29, 1968. Roy C. Long, Clerk explorer, Jean Nic-ried on the fur trade with the Lake Michigan Indiana, roamed afar. So did French as the Lac Roman Catholic missionaries, 1634. He was primarily Jesults at the outset.

passage through As they pushed farther and farlandmass that ther west they heard many stoto the Pacific ries of a great river which led European gov- to the sea; stories which caused merchants were the government at Quebec to a shorter route become interested in the possifabulous Spiece bility that the river might be the many-times sought passage as far south through the continental landin Wisconsin be- mass that blocked the way to to Quebec. Asia. With Asia In 1671 the French summoned had long representatives from many Indian tribes in mid-America to a increased, and, had conference at Sault Ste, Marie, far-away Asia its where the waters of Lake Supeon spices rior are carried into Lake Huof meat. from the Mid- ron by way of the St. Mary's River.

which that trade Erects Cross were slow, exsubject to great There, the Sieur French St. Luson, crossed Asia's who headed the delegation, entered into what the mountains where French called treaties with the people them and many killed Indians. St. Luson, first causing who a cross to be erected and the arms of France attached to a time as Co- cedar post, then read a declaraacross the tion that he had taken possesAtlantic in sion for the King of France of Asia in its west- Lakes Huron and Superior, and the Portuguese all the countries contiguous and the southern tip adjacent thereto and "southcrossing the In- ward to the sea," which had Asia's Spice Is- been or might thereafter be disroute offered few covered. the caravan Southward to the sea! long, arduous The French, having outequatorial flanked the far more numerous English on the East Coast, now Illinois stood on the verge of the discovfor a ery of Illinols and many other landmass of the Mississippi Valley ventures.

Hemisphere began; a Included in the French delegaeventually at Sault Ste. Marie that expedition that dis- day in 1671 was the 25-year-old son of a Quebec wagon maker, between the Louis Joliet, who, a little more Quebec and the than a year later, would be coureurs des commissioned by the french termed that ment of New France to find the woodsmen, ca- great river and determine its fur-traders who course. will greet customers of the new A store here Tuesday. The old store was destroyed by ago. A grand opening ceremony is planned for morning.

Photo. Kleindl To Manage New A Store Clifford J. Kleindl, 441 S. State, will manage the new supermarket when it reopens Tuesday at 304 S. Chicago Ave.

Kleindl was manager of the old store for 11 years before it was destroyed by fire in early 1967. He has been managing the company's store in Sterling. is "Grand Opening" ceremonies sus- will get under way at 9 a.m, Tuesday when Mayor Joe Shelly snips the ribbon for the store. A group of officials, ina cluding General Superintendent she Earl Poyner of Chicago, will be on hand for the ceremonies. Legal Notices NOTICE is given of the death of Josephine B.

Mueller, and: that Monday, May 6, 1968, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No. 68 P-72 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Millnois. Eckert, Schmelzle Eckert, Attorneys, Freeport, Illinois Eva D. Williams, Executor, 1931 W. Revere Freeport, Illinois.

Letters issued: March 29, 1968. Roy C. Long, Clerk 4-1-8-15 NOTICE is given of the death of Ina H. White. and that Monday, May 6, 1988, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No.

68 P-54 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Illinois. Eckert, Schmelzle Eckert, Attorneys, Freeport, Illinois. RFD No. 4, Freeport, Illinois Charles Gram, RFD No. 4, Freeport, Illinois, Executors.

Letters issued: March 29, 1968. Roy C. Long, Clerk 4-1-8-15. NOTICE is given of the death of Xenos Bitsactsis, and that Monday, May 6, 1968, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No. 68 P-75 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Illinois.

John G. Whiton, Attorney, Freeport, Illinois. Bank of Freeport, Administrator, Freeport, Illinois. Letters issued: March 29, 1968. Roy C.

Long, Clerk 4-1-8-15 NOTICE is given of the death of Gladys Mantzke, and that Monday, May 8, 1968, is the claim date in said decedent's estate No. 68 P-84 pending in the Circuit Court of Stephenson County, Nicholas J. Keifer Attorney, Lena, Illinois. Kathryne Keifer, Lena, Illinois, Donald Mantzke, Shannon, Illinois, Letters issued: March 22, 1968, Roy C. Long, Clerk 3-25-4-2-8 STATE OF ILLINOIS In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circult, Stephenson County.

In the matter of the petition for the Probate of the last will and testament of Anna H. Meinert, deceased. In probate No. 68 71. To all unknown heirs of Anna H.

Melnert, deceased, and to all persons to whom this may concern. You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of March, 1988, an instrument in writing purporting to be. the Last Will Testament of Anna H. Meinert, deceased, was filed the Circuit Court, in Probate, in Stephenson County, Illinois; also was filed a petition asking that said instrument in writing be admitted to probate as and for the Last Will and Testament of Anna H. Meinert, deceased.

Sald petition states that the following persons are heirs, legatees and devisees of said deceased, to to-wit: St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Epplyanna; Willing Workers Class, Methodist Church, Davis, Illinois; Grace Canary, Alice Brace, Grace Geselle, Marjie Wilkason, Lillie Taylor, Stanley Klaas, Kenneth Klaas, Dorothy Schlueter, Alice Schroedermeier Lindeman, Kenneth Miller. Arlene Miller Erickson, Chester Miller, Alice Miller Scheider, Alvin Schlueter, Myron Schlueter, Cleo F. Schrodermeier, David Heithecker, Esther Johnson. there are other heirs at law of Anna H.

Meinert whose writer.) By MILBURN P. AKERS One hundred forty-five years after its discovery by Louis Joliet, a 27-year-old French explorer, Illinois, having met the congressional requirements, awaited final federal action on its petition for admission to the Union. That action was taken on Dec. 3, 1818, when President James Monroe proclaimed the territory's admission as a state in the Union. The years which had elapsed since its 1673 discovery had been, in the main, eventful ones.

But first, how did that The discovery French come had established about? themselves In Quebec in 1608, one year after the English founded Jamestown in Virginia and 44 years after the Spanliards had founded Saint Augustine in Florida. French Canadians "The French interested Canadians in were the then primarily lush fur trade and, as their numbers increased, penetrated farther and farther Into the West, until they had reached the western shores of Lake perior. The implacable arctic wastes impeded their way into the North. The English and their allies, the ferocious quois Indians, barred their way to the south, as the Great Lakes also did to some extent. Police Find Car On Bank; Charge Driver James C.

Clark, 16, Freeport Route 3, was arrested early today after police found his car hanging from the top of a railroad embankment in the 700 block of East Winneshiek Street. The car had reportedly careened through a yard and up the embankment when the brakes failed. Clark was charged with reckless driving, having faulty brakes and curfew violation. City Committee On Cemetery Gets New Power Mower A new 42-inch, 10-horsepower mowing machine was ordered by the City Council cemetery contmite on the basis of quotations reviewed at a meeting held last week after the City Council meeting. Chairman Henry McGee said three quotations were received.

The low bid by Lee Erbe Truck Sales, Illinois 75 East, met the specifications and offered a machine at $1,063, less $573 for trade-in, with a net price of $490. The next nearest bid, Ald. McGee said, was a 36-inch machine with a net price of $632. The meeting was attended by Aldermen McGee, Lester Hill and Burdette Mapes. Ald.

MIlton Babcock was absent. Girl Hurt In Cycle Accident Diana Burkhardt, 18, Freeport Route 1, is reported in satisfactory condition today at Freeport Memorial Hospital where she being treated for injuries tained in a motorcycle accident Sunday night. Miss Burkhardt reportedly flipped the motorcycle ol1 drive on the farm where resides. Ocean and Asia ernment and long intent on Asia and its Islands. Nicolet journeyed Green Bay fore returning Trade Western Europe traded with its population become dependent the preservation But the caravans dle East, on then depended, pensive and dangers as they deserts and lived warlike times plundered the merchants.

About the same lumbus ventured largely unknown hope of finding ern reaches, were rounding of Africa and dian Ocean to lands. That advantages trials. It was and involved ings. Discovers So the search through the Western search which in the Joliet covered Illinois. In the years founding of covery of Illinois, bois, as the hardy breed of noeists and WIDE AISLES when it opens a fire a year Tuesday OFFICIAL PUBLICATION REPORT OF CONDITION OF STATE BANK OF FREEPORT of Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois 61032, at the close of business March 25, institution 1968, a organized state bank- and operating under the banking laws of this State and a member of the Federal Reserve System.

Published in accordance with a call made by the State Banking Authorities and by the Federal serve Bank of ASSETS this District. Cash, balances with other banks, and cash items in process of 6,710,368.34 United States Government obligations 9,077,122.03 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 2,138,339.31 Securities of Federal agencies and corporations 45,500.00 Other loans and discounts 19,850,305.95 Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises 664,099.40 Other assets 323,984.93 TOTAL ASSETS $38,809,719.96 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations $13,099,897.39 Time a and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations .......18,027,145.28 Deposits of United States Government Deposits of States and political subdivisions 786,153.76 Deposits of commerbanks 2,123,665.47 Certified and officers' checks, etc. 327,473.31 TOTAL DEPOSITS $34,699,339.17 (a) Total demand deposits 16,672,193.89 (b) Total time and savings deposits 18,027,145.28 Other liabilities 24 Poyner said the new building with enlarged facilities was designed to keep pace with a growing community. The store's opening will include a four-week program of awards and giveaways. Parking facilities are available at the building site.

Kleindl started with the company in 1941 as a clerk in Rockford. He has served as produce department head, assistant manlager and manager at Rockford and Woodstock prior to coming to Freeport in 1957 to manage the Store. TOTAL LIABILITIES CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Common stock -total par value 600,000.00 No. shares authorized, 60,000 No. shares outstanding, 60,000 Surplus 900,000.00 Undivided profits 502,639.92 Reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves 380,000.00 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 2,382,639.92 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS MEMORANDA Average of total deposits for the 15 calendar days ending with call date $33,529,758.02 Average of total loans for the 15.

calendar days ending with call date $20,211,017.64 Loans as shown in "Assets" are after deduction of valuation reserves of 410,674.02 1, G. D. Fox, Vice President Cashier, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. G. D.

FOX, Vice President Cashier We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness and of declare this that port of condition has been examined by us and Ito the best of our knowledge and belief is true and correct." BERT P. SNOW DONALD E. JEPSEN EVERETT L. WRIGHT, Directors. State of Illinois, County of Stephenson, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of April, 1968 My commission expires Jan.

10, 1971. (SEAL) EVELYN M. SOWERS, Notary Public. 4-8-1t names and addresses are known to petitioners. You are further notified that the hearing on the proof of said Last and Testament of Anna H.

Meinert has been set for the 6th day of May, 1968, at 10:00 A.M. in Court Room No. 2 in the Courthouse, Freeport, Illinois, at which time you may appear and show cause, if any you have, why said instrument in writing should not be admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of Anna H. Meinert, deceased. Dated this 29th day of March, 1968.

Roy C. Long, Clerk of the Circuit Court. 4-1-8-15 Cards of Thanks DUNAWAY-I wish to thank my relatives, friends and neighbors for the cards, gifts, flowers and visits received during my stay in the hospiatl; also the nurses and nurses aides for their kind MRS. ROBERT "EV" DUNAWAY EICKMAN-I wish to thank all of my relatives, neighbors friends for the many gifts and cards received while I was a patient in the Madison General Hospital; also for the care given me in the home of my friends while I was lescing and since returning home. Mrs.

Harry (Ruth) Monuments Cemetery Lots 6 ENGELS MONUMENT WORKS Cor. Demeter Drive W. Empire PHONE 232-9119 Flachtemeier Monument Works Established 1874 807 S. Adams Ave. 232-2312 Personals A DRINKING PROBLEM? Write Alcoholics Anonymous P.O.

Box 377, Freeport, Ill. CALL. 233-3711 ALL- Parts, Michel's purses and bags repaired. Shoe Zipper Repair, 233-1219. CONFIDENTIAL Investigations.

Civil, Criminal, Domestic. Mohawk Detective Agency. For appointment call Polo 946-3215. Care For The Elderly At Home Rent a Hospital Bed From: Freeport Sickroom Supply 3 West Main 233-3612 HAROLD SAGER TOURS MAY 17-19 TULIP FESTIVAL, $39.50 JUNE 29 JULY 7 D. NEW YORK NIAGARA FALLS, $179 232-9006 233-1177 EVENINGS A.