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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
7
Hollywood seeks a blockbuster recipe as Thomas explains that extreme box office comes from big emotions, star casting, and grand settings. He notes war and biblical epics dominate high earners, with Bing Crosby as a common thread, while cost and scope determine profit or loss.
Plattville notes report vacation bible school dates at the Methodist church from June 9 to 13 with Sunday registrations. The Plattville Consolidated School picnic took place in the gym due to rain, while the Lisbon Center picnic was held in the school. Various visits and graduations are noted, including Ethel Blackman’s hospital improvement and Donald Matteson’s Morris Community High School graduation.
Gov Stratton will address Southern Illinois University’s June 15 commencement where 848 degrees may be awarded the largest class in 89 years. The class includes 129 candidates for master’s degrees with honorary degrees going to Spencer T. Olin and Irving Dilliard. Disabling eye injuries cost the U S industry about 20 million dollars annually according to the Better Vision Institute.
The Rev. Fred S. Malott will be installed as pastor of New Hope Presbyterian church on June 12. Aimee Sue Styler, daughter of Purcell Styler, was baptized in the Presbyterian church Sunday by Rev. Malott. Following the ceremony, dinner was served at the Styler home and Aimee Sue received gifts. Railroads still carry more than half the freight in the United States despite growing truck use.
The Mars theater license rises from $25 to $500 after church protests over the film And God Made Women. The hike takes effect May 1, 1959, with city officials noting the prior fee was paid this year. About 125 people viewed the film Monday.
Vandals opened three fire plugs and drained a 50,000 gallon tank in Sandoval on Wednesday. Mayor Joe Thomas offered a $300 reward for arrest and conviction as the city lost water for six hours and water ran from the tank into ditches.
Lt. Cmdr. Marshall E. Brenneman the post chaplain at Parris Island South Carolina says church recreational centers must provide programs to overcome boredom and loneliness to keep men and women from being led astray while in military service.
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