New Books at Morris Library
Morris Library adds several new titles across genres. The Great Adventure follows fur trapper Joe Fowler in the Rocky Mountain era, The Gift Shop centers on a desperate father's search for his missing daughter, Horses of Anger depicts life in Nazi Germany and boy Hans Amann's struggle, The Case of the Queenly Contestant features Perry Mason unraveling a murder tied to a queenly client.
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Janice Holt Giles
Rocky Mountain
Joe Fowler
Charlotte Armstrong
James Formtan
Germany
Hans Amann
Erle Stanley Gardner
Perry Mason
Seventh Step by Bill Sands Continues Story
The fragment notes a continuation of a story begun by Bill Sands titled Seventh Step. Details beyond the tease are not provided in the available text.
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Bill Sands
Books by Kalb Adams Porteous and Fidlow
A catalog-style excerpt reviews several new books. The Volga by Marvin Kalb recounts Westerns' access to Russia after the Revolution with text and pictures. Mildred Adams discusses women's suffrage gains and ongoing gaps. Alvin Porteous surveys theology and church renewal influences. Michael Fidlow promises memory-boosting methods and clear guidance.
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Mr. Sands
the Volga
Marvin Kalb
CBS
Mr. Kalb
Volga River
Mildred Adams
Miss Adams
Alvin Porteous
Michael Fidlow
Minooka Eighth Grade Graduation Tonight at High School
Minooka Grade School eighth graders hold graduation at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Invocation by Carol McEvilly greetings by Sherri Bolte pledge by Paul Breen class motto by Mike Siron class flower Jo anne Hamric colors Tom Szepelak class history Jeff Flatness Susan Poole main address by Janice Thompson Gary Marley organ solo Born Free and multiple musical performances accompany the evening.
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Minooka
Carol McEvilly
Sherri Bolte
Paul Breen
Mike Siron
Joanne Hamric
Tom Szepelak
Jeff Flatness
Susan Poole
Janice Thompson
Gary Marley
John Holt
Jean Paris
Evie Crater
David Hays
David Udstuen
Lou Ann McCoy
Susan Hinchliffe
Marvis Davidson
Ivy
Local Army MPs Bradstreet Jr and Simms Jr Complete Eight Weeks Training
Pvt Harvey K Bradstreet Jr 23 of Yorkville finished eight weeks at Ft Gordon Ga in civil and military law traffic control map reading POW control and self defense His wife and mother reside at 406 W Madison St Yorkville His father lives in Sheboygan Wis Pvt John L Simms Jr 20 finished clerical course at Ft Knox Ky training included Army correspondence report prep and clerical skills His parents live on Lake St South Wilmington Del.
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Harvey K. Bradstreet Jr
Louise E. Nelson
Barbara Ann
W. Madison St
Yorkville
Army Training Center
Ft. Gordon
Sheboygan
Wis
Pvt
John L. Simms Jr
Lake St
Wilmington
Ft. Knox
Navy seeks data technicians and machine accountants
The U S Navy requires machine accountants and data system technicians due to fleet expansion. Applicants aged 24 to 40 with at least two years in the field may enlist for two to four years as petty officers first class or higher. Details from Chief Beckett at Joliet Post Office or by collect call at 723 3078.
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U. S. Navy
Charles Beckett
Navy
Beckett
Joliet
Correction: Red Cross swimming lessons begin June 20
Correction notice states Red Cross swimming lessons start June 20 rather than June 30 as earlier reported. Want Ads listing updates and instructions for enrollment are provided.
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Red Cross
Rioters in Washington Park Sentenced by Chicago Magistrate
Thirteen people arrested during May 21 rioting in Washington Park were sentenced by Magis trate Maurice Lee. The melee at the South Side park occurred at a gathering for the late Malcolm X. Sentences ranged from fines and probation to jail.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Maurice Lee
South Side Park
Malcolm X
Mazon Verna Methodist officers installed in service
The Mazon Verona Methodist Circuit installed officers for the Woman's Society of Christian Service during Sunday morning worship led by Rev. Robert Brandstatter. Mazon officers include President Mrs William Mount and others with department secretaries named. Verona Church also lists president Mrs Lester Motter and other staff.
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JCS
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mazon-Verona
Robert Brandstatter
Mazon Corps
William Mount
Erwin Lee
R. L. Brandstatter
Fred Foster
Dale Dewey
Doris Billborough
P. T. Rosendahl
Dave Leach
Ernest Meadors
Don McCormick
J. H. Wilkinson
Lyle Small
Bernard Harford
Verona Methodist Church
Lester Motter
Harry Oelschlager
William Motter
Fred Finch
Howard Finch
George Knibbs
Verle Kilmer
Alex
Lyons Spiritual Life Cultivation Briefs and Nominating News
Mrs. Howard Lane leads supply work for Christ ian vocations with Mrs. James Dix and Mrs. Dean Starks as chairmen of local activities and nominating committee including Mrs. Knibbs Mrs. Richard Finch and Mrs. Maurice Burkhart. Mrs. Edward Randall of Billings Montana visits regarding the R. Y. McIntyre estate. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Myers have purchased the house and will move in soon.
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Harold Peterson
Morris
Volkswagen
Dixon Import Motors
Plainfield Rd
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Minooka High School
Cathy Jones
Pearce Brooks
Raymond E. Bannon
Vietnam
DaNang Naval Hospital
Lewis
Kenneth Bannon
Manor
Texas
Mazon
USMC
5Th Marines
K’’ Co
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
U.S. Navy
Bolens
Lisbon
Dean Jacobson
Dial
Goodyear
Bodees
Goodyear Speedway
Blue Streak
Goodf*year Service Store
Liberty ST
Paul Cable
Optometrist
E. Jefferson
Edward Randall
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Ursa Aa Moe
THE
Majestic
Hot Springs National Park
America
Hot Springs Country Club
I-O Zoo
Hot Springs
Lake Hamilton
Majestic Bathhouse
Otel
Wolfe
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Majestic Hotel
Area
Madional
Hotel & Baths
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