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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
6
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Across the land holiday tributes mark Memorial Day as flags and wreaths honor fallen servicemen and women. The tradition spreads from coast to coast with ceremonies at cemeteries and public parks to recognize sacrifices and national memory.
James Marlow analyzes Khrushchev’s Berlin demands and Western reactions at Geneva. He argues Khrushchev aimed to keep the West off balance, test unity, and gain leverage over East Germany while provoking concessions. The piece weighs possible motives and outcomes of the six month Berlin deadline.
Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington will hold its 100th Commencement at 4 30 p m on June 7 on the lawn south of Hedding Arch. Approximately 225 degrees will be conferred with Maurice H. Stans delivering the address You and Your Government Honorary degrees go to Paul W Bloomquist and Shaun McElhatton Dr Merrill J Holmes will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Wesley Church May 31 Alumni Day June 6 features reunions for classes of 1909 and 1934 with Dr Arthur E Westbrook and Anne Laughlin as special guests.
Elaine Hollenbeck was elected president of the Vienna Work Happy Stay Happy 4 H club at a gathering hosted by Mrs. Everett Kuhn. Carol Manning became vice president and Louise Green secretary with Judy Hanley as treasurer. Lenore Wernstrom named health chair, Eileen Miller program chair, and Sandra Barla reporter.
The University of Notre Dame will stage its 114th commencement on Sunday June 7. Among the graduates is George Thomas McTernan son of Mr and Mrs George McTernan 807 FE North St who will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Braceville eighth grade graduation held May 25 in the community hall. Processional by Tinds Daniels and Nora Koca. Rev. A. Uess uyuk delivered the invocation. Sharon Byers led the welcome, Diane Witko played piano, Carol Lissy read the class poem, LeRoy Brandt addressed faith in education, diplomas presented by L. D. Prey and James Stewart, class response by John McLuckie, Loretta Eckman read the class will. Benedicton and recessional closed the program. Home bureau hosts and lesson prep noted. Briefs report visits by Alexander Reid to Mrs. Katherine Gray and other local and distant relatives visiting Braceville residents.
Coal City residents announce the engagement of Patricia Ann Phillips to Richard Zelinko, both of Coal City, with no wedding date set. Fran Larkin family relocates to Swainsboro Georgia and will attend cousin William P. Brown’s ordination in Bridgeport Connecticut. John Zerboglio spoke at Memorial Day services on the high school campus Saturday.
Ruth Millett notes working wives enjoy personal money for comforts and privacy while husbands resist cutting their own luxuries when wives consider quitting. Readers argue money from the wife’s paycheck enables independence yet complicates family budgeting if it comes from the husband’s wages.
Time capsules reveal events a year ago at Nettle Creek township and Morris church baptisms. ten and thirty years back, weddings, showers, street work and civic duties mark community memory with Twin infants, gubernatorial programs, and local milestones.
A dense lineup shows Dr Ponsin’s Universe and Desilu Playhouse among late night entries. Notable anchors include Alex Dreier Huntley and Brinkley plus Paul Harvey, with weather and sports updates interwoven throughout the evening.
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