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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
2
In a kitchen test of appetite, the Pigwidgen eats multiple roast pigs while Claus quietly eats the leftovers. Claus later reveals the ruse by burning the remaining pigs in the fire. Tomorrow promises another Drinking Contest.
Kenneth Jorstad of Morris captured the top yield in the Illinois FFA Pioneer Hi Yield Corn Growing Contest with 2011 bushels per acre of Pioneer 3519. The freshman ISU student earned a $25 award, as 112 entrants from 10 area high schools competed in Section 7.
Joliet Jaycee president Dave Kraker spoke to Morris Jaycees about organization aims at a business meeting after a couples party in the First National Bank basement. Harry Benner reviewed local projects as Ron Wohlwend opened the session. attendees included Morris and Juliet members and guests. The Mark IV provided entertainment. sandwiches and refreshments were served.
Claus confronts the Pigwidgen who curses children to sleep and tests Claus with a split boast. Tweedleknees accuses Claus of breaking a promise over a black purse, while elves demand wakefulness. Claus outwits the pygmy king, who vanishes and reappears to challenge power.
John Walker, 34, of North Brook, was fined 11 dollars and assessed 5 dollars in court costs after a speeding violation. He was cited for 66 mph in a 55 mph zone.
Mac hine Lance Cpl. James A. Jones was killed Sept. 7 near Da Nang Vietnam. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Jones of Seneca, received the Gold Star and Purple Heart posthumously from Marine Corps representatives. The Gold Star denotes a second Purple Heart. Jones was wounded Aug. 12 and Sept. 7 by Communist guerrillas, per the certificate.
During the siege of Paris in 1870 French messengers sent communications to the provinces by balloons. The aerial posts carried messages and news, serving as a vital link between Paris and the rest of France amid the German advance.
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