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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
3
Harry Waksdal, patient at St. Luke's hospital 1439 S. Michigan Ave Chicago for two weeks is reported improving. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ness Lisbon township are parents of a girl born in their home at 4 a.m. today.
A Monday to Thursday sequence lists local organizational meetings and events. Planned are Altar and Rosary in Kenrick hall at 7 30 p m Morris night unit at Brienna school 7 45 p m Morris Woman's club with pre Christmas concert at Metho dist church 7 30 p m Tuesday features include W R C election at 7 30 p m McKindley class dinner at 6 30 p m Knights of Columbus at 8 p m Nurses Alumnae Christmas party at the hospital 6 p m Red and Gun club directors at 7 30 p m W S C S Circle 5 meets 7 45 p m Wednesday brings Eagles at 8 p m Sunshine club noon gathering and potluck details at 12 noon plus W B A gathering 1 p m and other rehearsal and installation events 8 p m Thursday covers lapgeaa potluck at 6 30 p m Eta Eta dinner leave Morris 6 p m Friendly Bible Study 7 30 p m Norman Homemakers noon gathering.
Banana chunks orange sections apple slices and canned pineapple and peach halves are dipped in fritter batter and deep fried. Sprinkle confectioners sugar and serve hot as an accompaniment to baked ham or as dessert.
Beverly Thompson attended a miscellaneous shower at Union Hall. She wore a corsage of yellow mums and opened gifts assisted by her sister Charlene Thompson. The event featured turquoise and white décor and duplicate awards for several guests. Thompson is set to wed Gene Williamson on December 28.
The lapgeaa of the Baptist church plans a supper meeting at the church Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Officers will host and meat rolls and coffee will be furnished. Members bring table service and a dish to pass. After the meal the business session includes an officer election led by Rev. Clifton Gilson with Mrs. Oscar Johnson directing recreation.
The Erienna school community club met Friday night in the school. Wanda Hanson played accordion numbers and Bill Richards showed slide pictures. The program and lunch were in charge of the Gordon Andersons, Reinhold Jankes and William Richards. The Friendly Bible Study group of the Methodist church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday with Mrs Norman Edmundson Apt C 3032 Liberty St. After the meeting there will be a social period and exchange of gifts. Lunch will be served. Members of the Sunshine club will meet at noon Wednesday in the home of Mrs Martin Edmundson 1138 Lisbon street. Potluck dinner will be served for which members will take a covered dish and their own table service. Eta Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority was host to husbands of members Saturday night. Pot luck supper was served in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Thompson Jr. The balance of the evening was spent socially.
Laurel chapter O E S installed Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sowards as worthy patron and matron in a Saturday ceremony at the Masonic temple. About 125 members and guests attended with Mrs. Russell Shields as installing officer and many party participants named.
Admitted list includes Robert Borens Elgin Philip D Marshall 730 Armstrong St Clair Johnson 313 Wauponsee St Mrs Ralph Wilkerson Coal City Mrs Emery Steen Rte 1 Morris Mrs Clara Peterson 8402 Fremont Ave Mrs Henry Borens Rte 2 Morris Michael Halloran 317 E Benton St Births recorded for Mr and Mrs Willis Peacock Morris a girl at 4 12 p m Sunday Mr and Mrs Bud Nicol Braidwood a girl at 1 07 a m today Mr and Mrs Ellis Redford 825 Fremont Ave a girl at 1 21 a m today Dismissed Sandra Lowery
Mrs. Jean F. Goley 88 of Dwight died at 9 15 p m Saturday in St James hospital Pontiac where she had been a patient since Tuesday The funeral will be at St Patrick s church Dwight with burial in St Mary s Loretta She was born December 4 1868 in LaSalle County She married Lawrence Goley October 16 1895 He died 1921 Surviving five sons Ray mond Arthur Dwight Lawrence Emington Leo Oregon HL Robert Harvey two daughters Margaret Lewis Kathryn Herb two brothers John Fulton North Dakota William Fulton Yalo Illinois two sisters Mrs Ella Schram Pontiac Mrs Rose Miller Emington 29 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren
The 400 seat $200 000 Little Theater in Peoria opened Saturday on two acres on the city edge. It is the initial unit of the Peoria Arts and Science Center housing a museum planetarium and civic auditorium. The Peoria Players, dating to 1919, premiered Teahouse of the August Moon with John Patrick dedication.
Former State Department policy maker George F. Kennan told BBC listeners that arming Western Europe with nuclear weapons would raise military tension. He warned that placing weapons with many countries could turn any minor European dispute into a major conflict.
A simple dessert idea adds a few miniature marshmallows to each custard cup before pouring in the custard mixture and baking. Youngsters enjoy the lighter sweetness and gentle texture.
Names appear in a community notice segment including Robert Borens of Mazon Elgin Mrs Joseph Costello and son Plainfield Barbara Richeback God ley Mr and Mrs Fred Hanna Bethesda Md Mrs Leonard Mah ler and daughter Gardner Mrs Morton Baker Seneca Mrs Frank Groves Rte 1 Morris and Mrs Charles Rakes Seneca.
A collision at the intersection of Routes 17 and 179 near Streator leaves three dead. Keith Johnston 47 and Mrs Ray Rice 51 died at the scene. Dale Johnston 18 died later in hospital. John Bramel 49 faces charges of reckless driving after failing to stop before the intersection. Bramel has a broken collar bone.
A downtown Havana blaze caused about 67 500 in damage to two stores. The Wehner Furniture Store stock was destroyed while the Koke Appliance Store inventory was ruined by smoke and water. The fire started in the elevator shaft where owner Robert Koke was welding and spread rapidly after he left a customer.
Music lovers in Rome paid final respects to tenor Beniamino Gigli who died Saturday of double pneumonia at 67. Opera stars and citizens filled Santa Maria Addolorata as funeral services were held for the worldwide renowned singer.
Frank Paulett Jr. and Anthony Meola of Chicago were arrested by Conservation Officer James Darkhuff after being accused of hunting on Joseph Black’s farm without permission. They pled guilty before Justice Chester P. Winsor and each paid a $25 fine plus costs, leaving shotguns with the justice as security to be redeemed Wednesday.
A note on adding grated carrots to potato salad for color. It suggests pairing with diced green pepper or parsley to enhance the dish.
Cub Scout Den 2 Pack 76 met with Mrs Eldon Nelson for treats and a game. The group worked on Christmas presents for mothers and closed with the Cub Scout promise and a living circle. Cub Scout Den 6 Pack 71 met with Mrs Burton Jolley. Boys named boats for roll call and made Christmas gifts for handicraft. Jerry Walker served treats. John Sanders keeper of the buckskin.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of Bonn Germany is reported to be making good progress toward full recovery from a bout with influenza that had confined him to bed.
Robed delegates march down Kiel Auditorium aisles to organ music and trumpet calls during a church night. Nearby Las Cruces hosts the world's largest cultivated pecan grove, spanning 4000 acres with 75000 trees.
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