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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
3
The message cites Robert Lynes with a mailing address at U S 55586784, Co A 14th Infantry 1st BG G P APO 25 San Francisco California. Details include unit and APO designation.
Mrs. George Hansen 67 died at her home 406 E Jefferson St after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by husband four daughters four sons a sister and 100 grandchildren.
Funeral services for Charles E. Hefler, 72, who died early Friday, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Vin cent Funeral Home in El Paso, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Davis chapel after 2:30 p.m. today.
Police Chief Arthur Olson warned motorists about the yellow center line on Washington Street from Franklin to Division. A white line runs parallel with arrows for right and left turns onto Division. He noted many drivers ignore the no left turn rule and congestion stems from entering a private parking lot. He urged staying to the right and using signal lights for right turns to aid through traffic.
Maritime officials report two Chilean military planes fired across the bows of U S fishing vessels that refused to exit territorial waters claimed by Chile. Despite gunfire the fishermen stayed aboard. Chile Peru and Ecuador claim up to 200 miles of exclusive fishing zones which the United States does not recognize.
Venezuela heads to the polls for a Sunday election with about three million voters choosing between a blue ballot approving Gen. Marcos Perez Jimenez for another five years or a red ballot opposing him or abstaining.
Commonwealth Edison honored two generating station employees for life saving actions. Donald F. Hill of Joliet aided three neighbors in a Joliet home near asphyxiation last February. Robert W. Whitehead of Dixon resuscitated a 20 year old youth pulled from the Rock River near Oregon, Illinois, last summer. The award includes a $500 life insurance policy and recognizes emergency response efforts.
The Goose Lake Junior champions 4-H club met in Pine Bluff for a Christmas party. Members played games and exchanged gifts from a grab bag while mothers served sandwiches.
The article notes concerns that efforts to correct inequities and raise the general assessment level may be stymied as the State Revenue Department contemplates assessment boosts. It highlights fear that districts will hesitate to proceed with reforms if funding is stretched by higher assessments.
A rock face collapsed at Cambia Mine southwest of Nicosia burying a truck and killing three men on site. The incident prompted rescue crews to search the rubble for survivors and assess cause.
Wauponsee Art club members met at Mrs. William Limbach’s home with Mrs. John Benson assisting. A potluck lunch followed. charity donations included canteen books, Christmas cards, stamps for VA Dwight hospital patients, a Grundy County Rest Home gift, and ecards for local seniors.
The South Wilmington group met in the parish hall for a 6 30 p.m. potluck supper and gift exchange. The Rev. Salvator Formusa received a purse of money. The next meeting is set for January 14.
Federal judge in Springfield ruled nine pinball machines seized in Peoria Collinsville and Bloomington are gambling devices. The machines valued at 650 dollars each were ordered destroyed after raids on September 25. Tax due of 250 dollars per machine remained unpaid.
Open installation in the Masonic temple honored queen Mary Hahn of Dwight with Joyce Gardner as senior princess and Muriel Burkhart as junior princess. Many members from Mazon Braceville and Dwight assisted. refreshments followed the ceremony.
Admitted and discharged lists include Mrs. Charles Mc Clard of Vernon Ash with 205 FE Jackson St. and Mrs. Charles Adams of Gardner. Also noted are Mrs. Charles Raikes and her son from Seneca, Mrs. Floyd Schmult and daughter from 1014 Liberty St., Mrs. Orville Walker of 808s Wauponsee St., and Mrs. Clara Peterson of 840% Fremont Ave.
Sgts. Herbert Gimbel and Cecil Farnham mark 31 years on the Kitchener police force saying modern officers never had it so good. In their early days the pair pounded a beat for 11 hours straight, with one day off each month.
Den 7 Pack 76 met at Mr and Mrs Orville Piehn for a Christmas party with Mrs Raymond Schenk assisting. Boys gave parents handmade gifts and den mothers provided lunch. Den 1 Pack 71 met after school with Mrs Anthony Cheshareck. gifts wrapped and treats served. Den 3 Pack 77 met with Mrs Nell Olson. boys shared Christmas wishes and Clark Hopkins served treats.
Girl Scout Brownie troop 12 met Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church. The girls completed Christmas presents and played games. Gayle Lyons served treats. Barbara Davies is scribe. Next week they will exchange gifts.
Atty. E. C. Godfrey returned from Springfield where he attended an advance course in the Federal Trade Tax school from Wednesday through Friday. Joseph Parker is a patient in room 501 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota receiving medical treatment.
Calendar entries list December gatherings including Welcome Wagon at Woodbury school 8 p.m. and community party 7 p.m. J F F club and Ruth Auxiliary host events with noted hosts. W R C hall hosts potluck and gift exchange at 6 30 p.m. A Saturday VFW post and auxiliary Christmas dinner at the Vets Hall 6 30 p.m.
Fourteen year-old Robert Eddy shot and killed a black bear at 300 yards while hunting with his father in Victoria BC. The incident describes a youth hunter taking a large game animal in a remote area. Further details note the successful harvest and accompanying safety considerations.
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