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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1968
Page
2
The article highlights electric hair dryers shavers facial saunas toothbrushes combs irons curlers manicurists and adapters as must have beauty tools for home use. It notes portability durable warranties and investment value while urging careful choice of attachments and service.
Denver administrator Wyatt from AMAX Aluminum will address Morris Rotary Club Tuesday night to explain the function and workings of the AMAX Aluminum plant.
Admitted list includes Mrs Stephen Kencher Claude Skinner Duane A Finger and Mrs James Harlow. dismissed entries include Mrs William Drews and several others. Births report two boys born to James Walker and James Lissy on Thursday with times 8 11 am and 7 32 pm.
The Lisbon Bethlehem Ladies' Aid met with hosts Mrs. Marjorie Johnson and Mrs. Gerald Hill. Devotions were given, Sherri Walker read, Linda and Stanley Osmond sang, and Bible study focused on Noah Days. Next meeting set for Sept. 12.
The final round of team play was held Wednesday afternoon by the women of Morris Country Club. Winners were championship flight Mrs Larry Marchesi, A-flight Mrs Darrell Fox, and B-flight Mrs William Bishop.
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Pitsch invite friends to a 25th wedding anniversary reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Madison Ave. Methodist Church Peoria. Guests are asked to omit gifts. The Rev. Pitsch previously served at Mazon United Methodist Church from 1951 to 1955.
Mothers of World War II met in the Legion Hall on Thursday with Miss Lorena Imel presiding. Twenty five members answered roll call. A social period followed the business meeting and lunch was served by Mrs. Leo Boren, Mrs. James Black and Mrs. Jennie Pack. Next meeting is September 26.
Mrs Cecelia R Bayer and Richard A Carr both of Ottawa were married at 3 pm Thursday by Magistrate Chester P Winsor in his courthouse chambers. Sister Mrs Mary L Corrigan attended. The bridegroom is a plumber and they will reside in Ottawa.
Royal Neighbors meet at 7 p.m. at Eagles Hall for junior member installation with lunch provided. Sweet Adelines rehearse at 7 30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Morris Council of Churches gathers at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Caisley for a meeting.
Mrs. Julia Sorem formerly of 1024 Lisbon Street has entered Lincoln Nursing Home on Fremont Avenue and is assigned to room 6.
The Mazon Junior Women's Club sponsored a scavenger hunt and watermelon feast Monday afternoon at Mrs. Richard Ely's home with about thirty children ages 7 to 12 attending. A reception is planned to honor Rev and Mrs Robert Pitsch on their 25th wedding anniversary September 8 at 2 p.m. at the Madison Ave United Methodist Church in Peoria. They are former residents, when he was pastor of the Mazon Church. Their address is 3207 Northeast Madison Street, Peoria. Larry Olson, stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky, is home on an 18 day leave before reporting to Washington State September 3 for duty. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adkins and family have been visiting relatives in Iowa the past week. Visitors at the home of Mrs. Vernie Small include two grandsons from Aurora and her daughter Mrs. Louise Zupancie and son of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lowery and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Erickson have returned from a vacation trip in the Northeastern states and Canada. The Mary Elizabeth Davies Class will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the United Church of Christ with hostesses Mrs. Enar Nelson and Mrs. Robert Reed. The program will be presented by Miss Laura Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dewey have moved to Clearwater Florida to make their home.
At the August meeting the Minooka High School Board authorized Fields Gladman and Magee to finalize plans for the new high school and prep to accept bids. Bids will be opened Sept 19 at 8 p.m. The board also discussed naming, roofing, and hiring four new staff members, with financials and bids for fuel oil, wrestling mats, and bond fund transfers approved.
John Tierman and Maryellen Bush of Dwight, Edmund Michael Berta of Coal City and Cynthia Lynn Wills of Coal City receive licenses. Richard A. Carr and Ceceila R. Bayer of Ottawa obtain licenses. James Adelbert Benson of Morris and Ruth Ann Phillips of Morris receive licenses.
Floyd H Tipsword of Essex Township died suddenly at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee on Thursday. Survived by wife Cleo and six sisters and four brothers, his funeral is set for 2 p m Sunday at Patterson Funeral Chapel, Braidwood, with burial in Braceville Gardner Cemetery. He served in World War II and belonged to several local organizations. Born July 24 1918 in Dorchester AS he lived in Coal City before moving to Essex.
Charles M Hart 88 of Verona died Thursday at his home. He was born February 21 1880 in Macoupin County Illinois and married Francis Harriet Carpenter May 3 1910 in Wichita Kansas. He was a charter member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Morris. Surviving are his wife a daughter Anna Mae Starks Verona two sons David Coal City and William Albuquerque New Mexico five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation starts after 7 p.m. Sunday at Davis Funeral Home Morris with funeral 2 30 p m Monday and burial in Ward Memorials to Morris Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ray Laurentia Bannon were conducted at 9 a.m. today at Fin land Chapel with Rev. Ray Hamburger officiating. A second service is planned in St City Iowa with Rev. Rhuben Aga officiating. Burial follows in Story City Cemetery Iowa.
The Minooka church will promote students during the 10 a.m. church school session led by acting superintendent Cecil Holt. Seventy three children from nursery through 8th grade will receive attendance pins for regular attendance. Rededication of the church school is planned for September 8 at 11:05 a.m. with Bible gifts for new fourth graders.
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