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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
2
London AP reports Britain's embarrassed government threatens firing jailers unless security laxness ends. Sir James Mackay, newly in charge at the Home Office prisons department, orders 50 prison governors to fix breaches. This year 693 escapes, with 122 convicts still at large.
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Mrs Mary Keegan McGrath 97 of Morris died Wednesday at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home. Born November 1 1869 she taught in the Morris area and was a longtime Catholic Daughters of America member. Survived by daughter Louise McGrath of Chicago. Funeral at Immaculate Conception Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mona Lawyer of Millington died Wednesday in Sandwich Community Hospital at 65. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday Larson Gabel Funeral Home Newark with burial Millington Newark Cemetery. Memorials to Dixon State School. Survived by mother Matilda Bennett Charleston. seven daughters and five sons. 42 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. five sisters and two brothers.
Clara Finch 94 of Verona died Wednesday at Heritage Manor Streator. Born November 2 1872 in Vienna Township she married William J Finch in 1892. Survived by daughter Erma Motter four sons ten grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren two sisters. Services set for Friday 2 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home with Rev Robert Brand officiating. Burial Ward Cemetery. Memorials to Verona Methodist Church or Ward Cemetery Association.
James E. Hooker 75 died Wednesday morning in Covington Louisiana. He was born July 22, 1891 in Scottsburg Indiana and married Vida Viner of Morris. He lived in Florida for many years and then with daughter Jean Minge in Covington. Survivors include daughter Joyce Findlay of Madison New Jersey six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Preceded in death by both parents and his wife. Memorial service scheduled at Davis Funeral Home with Reverend Roy.
Funeral services for Russell R Scofield were held this afternoon at the Finland Chapel with Rev Roy Hamburger officiating. John R Tibbett was organist. Pallbearers included Paul Hatcher David Root Dr John Roth John O'Brien Dr Wayne Graham Donald Caisley John T Donahoe and Henry Verfurth. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Heinrich Plitzer aged 83 dies in Kassel Germany on December 22. He was born May 27 1905 and was father of Mrs Keith Larson of 845 East Main Street.
Musicians Protective Union Local No. 323 AF of M of Coal City elected officers Wednesday evening. Raleigh Miller of Coal City was re elected president James Pellouchaud of Mazon was elected vice president and Paul Pierce former Morris resident now in Superior Wis was elected treasurer Eddie Chada of Coal City was re elected financial secretary and Frank Bubbles Wesley of Morris was re elected recording secretary Byron Thorson of Morris new member of the local will serve on the executive board with Kenneth Benson and Danny Frey both of Morris
Michael Maiorano weighed in at 15 pounds at birth Tuesday at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia. He is the fourth child for Marlene Maiorano and joins a family with a 10 pound 6 ounce previous birth. The mother reports that big babies run in the family and the parents’ other details note Richard Maiorano is a plastic molder. Both mother and baby are reported fine.
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced grants totaling 7.5 million to 20 private four year colleges to strengthen science education over five years. Knox College in Galesburg Illinois is among the recipients though its exact grant amount was not disclosed.
Ray Carpenter operates under water to clean the vast glass panels of the underwater aquatorium in Silver Springs Florida. The job requires swimming ability and nerve rather than fear of heights or falling.
Eight year old twins David and Darlene Bagley in Layton Utah both broke an arm within minutes of each other while sledding. Doctors expect full recovery and note the coincidences of the injuries. The town reports mild winter conditions and continued holiday sledding activities nearby.
Robert P. Rexroat of Ottawa was killed when a beam fell at the New Jersey Zinc Plant in Depue Illinois. Police reported he was in his early 40s and died Wednesday from the accident.
The New York market slipped early with the AP 60 average down 1.2 to 292.5 and the Dow at noon 786.80, off 1.78. Trading remained moderate as analysts noted lack of a near term rally with many stocks posting declines and only electronics and steels showing slight strength.
Eastman Kodak, Douglas Aircraft, and Boeing rose as strong points in the aerospace section while RCA, Raytheon, and Sperry Rand posted gains in electronics. Overall prices were generally lower on the American Stock Exchange.
Wheat No 2 hard 1.775 gain No 2 red 1.775 gain. Corn No 2 yellow 1.4434 gain. Oats No 2 heavy white 773 783 gain. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.993 gain. Soybeans oil 10.43 gain.
Butter steady at wholesale buying levels with grade AA 93 score at 6534 and other grades 92 A 65, 90 B 64, 89 C 62. Eggs steadier with wholesale prices unchanged to 1 higher. grade A whites 38 14, mixed 37, mediums 34 49, standards 3 6, checks 3 3 2.
A Prairie Oyster is a drinkable dish with a whole egg dropped into a small glass. It’s seasoned with salt pepper and a hint of vinegar, serving as a braced culinary curiosity.
Springfield Illinois AP report notes legislators filed bills to require all motorcycle operators to hold a special license after an ability test. Senators Robert W. Mitchler and W Russell Arrington proposed setting minimum safety requirements for motorcycles as part of the bill.
Mitchler notes equipment and courses on driving will be available in schools as registrations of motorcycles rise from 25 000 in 1961 to 81 000 this year in Illinois.
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