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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
4
Ruth Millett shows a method where she folds acts of kindness into daily tasks for her large family. She includes elderly neighbors, new townspeople, and hospital cases by sharing rides, hosting meals, and doubling baking to brighten others’ days, making small acts a constant habit.
The government announces new cash incentives to spur scientific progress in the USSR. Izvestia lists Lenin Prize candidates for 1958 with awards including gold medals and cash prizes up to 50,000 rubles.
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Walter Watchinski was elected vice president of Grundy county Rod and Gun club with six directors to serve two year terms at the annual meeting. New directors named were Wayne Boss Laverne Lutz Donald Parker Jess Bols Orville Bols and Mark Brady. The last three were re elected. Holdover officers were Howard Arnold and Lloyd Bols with several directors. Pledges to buy land near the Bungalow school totaled 5400 of 6500 needed for a 65 acre tract to be developed by the club.
Twe Morris Lions club announces an annual Christmas dinner at Eagles hall at 6 45 p m Thursday with members bringing children as guests. A decorated tree will be used for gift distribution and gifts should be labeled with the child’s name.
Soviet Premier Bulganin sent a letter to President Eisenhower described as literary and timely. It prompted the NATO allies in Paris to push for disarmament talks, while the U S side offered only stronger armament proposals, delaying a formal response. The letter raised questions about whether Russia meant its rhetoric or sought a summit.
In Toledo Ohio American glass container manufacturers produced an all time record of more than 20 billion bottles and jars valued at nearly 950 million dollars. Owens Illinois Glass Co president Carl R Megowan estimated domestic shipments would total 20 034 000 000 units showing a 2 percent rise over 1956.
Discussion moves to creating machinery for new disarmament talks with Russia and for possible foreign minister talks. No summit with Eisenhower Bulganin Khrushchev planned. If Bulganin letter is propaganda, Russians gain mileage and the U.S. has done little to counter it.
Norman Syers was elected president of the Coal City Emergency squad at a Sunday meeting in the village hall. Officers include Glen Allen vice president Elmer Martis secretary treasurer William Klegman captain Arthur Trotter assistant captain James Ryan first lieutenant Joseph Brotoglio second lieutenant Elmer E Livesey chief driver Sheridan Bailey first assistant driver LeRoy Brown second assistant driver. Population of Coal City now 2800, up 580 since 1950 census. Miss Louise Verbie moved to Box 113 Gilbert Minnesota to live with sister in law Mrs Angela Verbie. Miss Ellen Suffern, missionary from Singapore Malaya, visiting B J Campbells. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thom Champaign were guests of Alex Thoms. Mr and Mrs John Born and children and John Ross visited.
Gail Wimner a 14 year old Zion high school pupil and Julian Alfara 20 a Marine on leave from San Diego base were last seen after visiting a Waukegan restaurant. They disappeared Sunday prompting state wide searches as police hunt for the pair classified as missing. Gail described as 5 feet tall 110 pounds wearing a black sweater plaid Bermuda shorts and a beige car coat.
Whitefish officials discourage lengthy conversations with a 50 minute buzzer and a 30 second dead line. Calls can be reconnected to Thomas and Douglas Ross in Chicago. John Rossi has returned to Detroit after visiting the Domenic Rossi family.
State and local governments nationwide will spend about 36 billion dollars next year, absorbing around eight percent of national output. Debts total about 43 billion, with taxes and market borrowing funding rising expenditure while voters continue approving new bond issues.
Pupils across eight grades presented a Christmas program in the school auditorium under Mrs. Clyde Burkhart. After skits and choruses, Santa Claus handed out treats as the PTO served coffee and cookies to attendees.
London Moscow radio dismissed abroad claims that Jews face persecution in the Soviet Union as the worst lie yet invented against the Socialist system. The broadcast noted synagogues are operating in the country.
A dense listing shows tonight's schedule across networks with programs from Bugs Bunny to The Tonight Show and late news. It notes discussions of cultural figures and Jewish writers in a quoted broadcast segment about books by Jewish writers and respected Jewish scientists and intellectuals.
Neeleen R Ness chairman Grundy county Board of Supervisors and others attended the Illinois Association of County and Township Officials convention in Chicago. Also listed are engagements announced for Nancy Harringen to Eugene Montanus and related social notes from the area.
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