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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
5
The Medical Missions breakfast at First United Presbyterian Church Morris featured Mrs. Bill Morse, Grundy County Home administrator, detailing facilities, staffing, and resident care. She noted half the residents are private care, with equal care quality and varied activities funded by community groups and donations.
The Woman's Association of the First United Presbyterian Church meets Monday evening June 9 with Mrs. Herbert Myers delivering devotions. The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Asbury United Methodist Church gathers at 7 30 p m Monday in the fellowship hall with Mrs. Marion McDonald as leader. Briefs note visits by Mrs. Wayne Misener of Peoria to her sisters Sophie and Mabel Hansen over Memorial Day and Mabel Hansen accompanying her home. Mrs. Vernon Ash attended Twin Lakes High School graduation in Monticello Ind where her grandson Craig Sutton was in the class. she also attended eighth grade exercises at Reddick and a party at the Nelson home for daughter Susan. Chris Sorensen celebrated his 83rd birthday with family visiting. Thomas Perkins, former North Texas State College student, returned to his parents. Rev and Mrs David Bultemeier head to the annual Methodist conference in Jacksonville starting June 8.
Yorkville Illinois Col lege honors outstanding students at year end ceremonies concluding the college's 140th year. Dean Iver F Yeager led the honors convocation citing achievements in literary forensic service athletic and academic fields. Richard B Ekwninski received the Chemistry Science Achievement Award funded by Chemical Rubber Co and also earned a freshman mathematics honor.
In a Wednesday event for women members at Morris County Club, awards were given for low net. Championship flight winners were Miss Kay Dunn and Mrs. Dick Middaugh, A flight winners Mrs. Albert Carlson Mrs. Pete Trucano and Mrs. Emmett Mettille, B flight winners Mrs. Earl Kindelspire Mrs. Jim Christensen Mrs. Don Jennings Mrs. M Montgomery and Mrs. Wendell Wilson. May saw a putting tournament won by Mrs. Leo Borens. Committee chairs were Mrs. Earl Kindelspire and Mrs. William Page.
Seneca notes report Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hobbs and children of Champaign were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. George Ehret, along with Mr. and Mrs. Gene McGeorge and families visiting relatives and friends in Hannibal Missouri.
Recent graduate Michael Wright son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Kern of Morris was honored at a local high school ceremony. He reports to San Diego California on September 29 for Navy duty beginning this fall.
The article explains that coarse hair is thick and resilient and resists taming. It suggests professional straightening treatments every six months, layered haircuts, cream rinses after shampoo, and styling with extra large rollers and large single loops. Beauty Mart at 701 Liberty offers styling, manicures, coloring, wigs, and wedding hair services.
Coal City notes list seniors receiving teaching scholarships Charles Berta George Dare Dennis Enrietta Nancy Ferrari Teresa Haacke and Terry Pemberton. David Wills earns bachelor of science in elementary education at NIU DeKalb with plans to reside in Coal City after graduation. Dotty Hines hosts a graduation party at her parents home for Joliet and Coal City guests. Neil Trotter wins 1969 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment award for academics leadership and farming program. James Richard Wise earns a master’s in history from Indiana State University and teaches sixth grade in Coal City schools.
Illinois State University will award nearly 1,500 degrees at 9 45 a m Saturday in Horton Field House. Morris students David Borger Elaine Bottcher Margaret Johnson Sue McNabb Robert Thorsen and Karen Zingre will earn bachelor of science in education degrees.
Seneca Township High School District 160 released the six weeks honor roll. Freshmen include Gene Eye Pat sy Farmer Frank Green Jayne Hallet Kathy Huss and others with six week only and semester only designations. Sophomores Juniors and Seniors are listed with several names noted as six weeks or semester only.
A Wednesday fire heavily damaged the 79 year old gymnasium on the Lake Forest College campus. Officials estimate losses around 131000 while the fire chief puts damage at 95000. Firemen say the blaze started in the basement of the student activity building.
In The Service Yeoman 3 C Danny R Pope USN, son of Mr and Mrs Donald H Pope of Gould St Braceville, serves aboard the heavy cruiser USS Newport News. The ship hosted Secretary of the Navy John H Chafee during a Southeast Asia gun line tour to observe firsthand operations.
The Israeli parliament voted to replace the lira with the ancient Hebrew shekel in a change aimed at full adoption within about five years. The Bank of Israel estimates a five year transition and Webster's defines the shekel as an ancient weight unit used by Hebrews and Babylonians.
Kenneth Charles McCoy and Betty Lou Male, both residents of Mazon, obtained marriage licenses.
Pte. Ronald D. Goode, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erline Goode of Harmony Ave., Mazon, was assigned May 11 to the American Division in Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic. His wife Leilania lives on Center St., Mazon. He previously served in naval gunfire support and underwent a refueling at sea.
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