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The Pantagraph from Bloomington, Illinois • Page 5

Publication:
The Pantagraphi
Location:
Bloomington, Illinois
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5
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The Pantagraph A-5 Bloomington-Normal, III. Nov. 1, T969 tad Ne TV Channel PEORIA The Illinois Project to the new organiza- Illinois Central College. East Broadcasting Network, will be i Valley Public Telecom-lion. Peoria; Peoria School District in Peoria next week to complete Imunications a newly original plans were for 150; Pekin ml District arrangements for network non-commercial cor Bradg to 47.Peoria Public Library; and filiation.

poration, has announced that it the university invited Lakeview Center, Peoria. Any! xhe new station is to offer jwUl file an appUcaUon to biuld thfi five'other argest cultural other not-for-Proflt educational fuiiior programming. It is a $1 million television station onand educational agncies in the and cultural agencies in the hoped t0 on the air by 'channel 47. to jojn in fhe estabUsh. area are also eliglble to par- midde of 1970.

The application will be filed ment of a new corporate Mike Caringello. supenn- (with the Federal Communica-bodv. An official of NLT, the Public tendent of Pekin Elcmentary Hons Commission and the On in 1970 Schools, has been elected se- Department of Health, Educa- cretan-treasurer of the new board of direc- tion and Welfare. 'W woyi.u corporations boards must still act on the Mrvnvk- Building of the television sta- neCesary agreements, MLN PN tors-itioiL according to the corMra. 'lP agreements, Day bfi t0 IIV1VVi tl'Mf 1 A The five organizations is contingent on "local i support needed to provide $250,000 in matching funds." i About $100,000 annually will be i needed to operate the facility.

wishing to help may go to the hall that day and anyone wishing to canvass homes on Friday after school may also report to the hall. In Your Business enough insurance coverage is vital too! Has your business insurance been reviewed recently? Collections Tallied Ask for Transfer LINCOLN (PNS) Approx Bradley University will re-limately $30,000 has been col-quest the FCC to permit its lected to date in the United pending license application to Fund drive in Lincoln, ac-be transferred to the new cor- cording to reports made Friday poration and will convey all, morning at the UP. committee i I Fresh Country Eggs I Certified Grade A ALL SIZIS PARKING II Miller Town Country Phone 452-7112 Kenneth Seta, C.L.U. of New York Life Insurance 101 E. Vernon Ave Normal 1 i W.Atf WPMtelWwiiMfi ii.ii i pledged and contributed; meeting.

This represents about to its Community Television 61 per cent of the $49,000 goal. Pumpkin Pies Coming Up son, which begins July 25, employment jumps from a base of 41 to 353 persons. Only 10-15 per cent of total weight of pumpkins placed on the dock is used in processing. The rest is waste which consists mainly of water. Seed is saved and used the following spring.

(Pantagraph Photo) Morton Pumpkin canning is running at the rate of 85 tons per hour (1,700 tons per day) at tho Libby, McNeil and Libby processing plant in Morton. Above is immense pile of pumpkins waiting to be moved on to the conveyor belts. During pumpkin canning season, which runs from September to November, and com pack sea th Officer Hines Heads Police Organization ROANOKE (PNS) Robert, Those elected as sergeants at of state's office, and Horace Mennonites To Present Song Service WASHINGTON (PNS) A musical program will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Calvary Mennonite Church, 0SW OWvy SIB Qflj Cj ssaaa a Hines of the Roanoke Police' arms were: Joe Unes of the Peyton, Peoria Lounty coroner, Police Ray all for two year terms by members of the Metamora tment was eected chair- Peoria County and Calvary Mennonite oj jmnnjg police Asso- Dively of the The installation of these of Peoria Park churches ficers will be held at the Police; Paul Tibbs, ciation's Illinois Valley Division District Nov. Sinorak in Bloomington State Trooper; Jim Willard Schrock will be thejio at fts meeting Tuesday at Illinois Cleavenger with the secretary '25.

chorister and Kenneth Weaver jMapleton. Five Republicans Reveal Candidacy win give a Drier meoiiauon.i Selections will be presented by! The division includes the the Metamora Mixed Chrous. aunties of Fulton. Tazewell the Calvarv Choir, and the-Mn McLean dford and Calvary Men's Quartet. Marshall.

Other officers elected were: P. I mi Leonard Crooks of the Peoria icker hre fuelled Police rurst vice chairman; Sgt. PONTIAC (PNS) Pontiac. Virgil Reany of the Bloomington firemen were called to the 'Police, second vice chairman; Francis Gschwendtner Gray of the Pekin R.R. 2.

at 5:15 nm. Thiirsrfnv Pnlipp treasure" and Trwvr CELEBRATING 8 WONDERFUL YEARS SERVING THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE YOU! OUR CUSTOMERS! MANSFIELD (PNS) Five Republicans have announced They are Mrs. Mary A. Shaw, who is seeking her third term as Piatt County clerk and recorder of deeds, and Ray FREE FREE i where a tractor and cornpickeri Maurice McLaughlin of the ttelr candidacies for county of-were burning. Damage was State Police, se- fices in Piatt County.

Two are mond Quinlan, who has served estimated at $2,500. 'cretary. 'seeking re-election. 11 years as superintendent of schools. i New names in politics in this area are Louis Foltz, Blue Ridge Township supervisor, who farms south west of Mansfield; Joe M.

Manier, Monticello, a former Air Force man, who is seeking the office of county treasurer; and Duane Welch, now chief deputy in the sheriff's Governor Names Le Roy Youth Hero "YOU MAY WIN" Automobile Mini 8 Tope Player value of $59.95 Ar Your Choice of Men's or Ladies Helbros Wrist Watch veui $25.00 Welby Wall Clock Value of $23.88 Come In 'n Register Now! Don't Wait "YOU MAY WIN" Your Choice of Boys'-Girls' Bicycle vdue $42.88 Stereo Radio By Lloyds Value of $59.95 Welby Wall Clock Value of $23.88 No Obligation Just Register Now! office, a candidate for shenfL office in Spring- By James Keeran Pantagraph Staff Writer governor field. and was run over himself. The injury to his right leg was not serious enough to re LE ROY It isn't every day In the life of a 12-year-old that Life in Danger Jack, a sixth grader at Le Roy Elementary School. quire hospitalization, but it hurt a lot and was black and blue fori a good many days. the governor of one of the JrPPct states in the nation calls Perhaps saved his 2-year-old Donus Dank Interest Insured Deposits him a hero and gives him abrothers fl 3 and plaque to prove it.

was inJured in the Process- But Thursday was just such Both boys were playing day in the life of Jack outside their home on that day Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. I and their father was about to Clvde Stenhenson of rural Le tow a car away. The car was First for Both But Jack felt the pain was worth it. Governor Ogilvie said that the award to Jack was the first he Roy.

hitched behind a truck, but it, had had the honor to bestow Gov. Richard B. Droke 'oose and 'since being elected nearly a presented the Le Roy youth began rolling backwards toward year ago. with the Illinois Public Safety! Jack's brother, Scotty. xhe plaque was given to Jack Award for heroism.

Thej Jack ran behind the car, for ''heroism in the tradition of presentation was made in the knocked his brother to safety! American youth." 10 A.M. Til? CACC It's Our Birthday Come Help Us Celebrate I Interest on Donus Passbook Accounts 3 PKIZES (GIVEN AWAY DAILY Yes, each day at 10 A.M.-2 P.M. 8 P.M. "we draw from our grab bag control box for 3 lucky names You need not be present to win We will notify you You choose gifts from our lucky grab bag table Be sure to register! paid and compounded querterly, which makes for a total annual return of 5.09! I Stroll Down Christmas Tree Lane SEE CENTRAL ILLINOIS9 LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE TOY DISPLAY Comt i Call for information 00 DD HV201. Size LIQUID PRELL 3 s1.05 5 tooth 57 PASTE With Coupon 3 Normal State Bank 113 NORTH STREET Reg.

$1.56 19 With Coupon PbOKe S2-U8i Volid Sat. Only vnna jar. wniv a Hero and Governor Pantagraph Phones-S29-9411 Springfield Jack Stephenson, center, was presented the Illinois Public Safety Award for "heroism in the tradition of American youth" Thursday by Gov. Rich-. 5 0331 ard B.

Ogilvie. Jack, 12, a sixth giader at le Roy Elementary School, possibly saved the life of his 2-year-old brother, Scotty, left, Sept..

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