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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
4
The Morris area residents face a Monday vote on annexation to Morris city with decades of discussion behind it. The Herald endorses joining the city, citing mutual will and the community’s best interests, while noting sewage and other integration issues to be worked out.
Sandra Owen of Navarre Ohio and Dana Bennett of Denver Colorado were named co winners of the 30th National Spelling Bee after 37 rounds and a list of words. Each received 1000 dollars, a trophy, and a 100 dollar New York visit bonus as five million youngsters competed nationwide.
Mrs. Monica Rodney, an English housewife arriving from London, said she would spend the newly approved $280 overseas travel allowance on clothes for her children and lines for her trip to New York. The previous $28 allowance had been revoked.
Director Richard D. Peters announced a draw. Sandra, a national runner up last year, marked a comeback. Dana competed in her first National Spelling Bee and said words are her hobby and she loves it.
The Agriculture Department reports Illinois farmers signed 28 873 soil bank agreements this year covering 432 159 acres. If carried out, participants could receive up to 19 415 290 in acreage reserve payments. Wheat, corn, cotton totals and related payments are itemized with 359 farmers in the signing phase through April 15.
Braceville residents report visits among extended families with guests including George Johnson of Chicago and the Pope families of Joliet. Mrs. Alfred Pope Jr. is a surgical patient at St Josephs hospital Joliet.
A 14 year old writes that her mother, while not drunk, acts silly or distant after drinking. The child asks for guidance, noting embarrassment when friends visit. Millett urges open talk, explaining mothers love but can err, and urges honest communication about hurt feelings.
Champaign, Ill. announces the seventh statewide conference on human relations will discuss integration speed and progress. Indiana Illinois commission on human relations sponsors the event focusing on equal opportunities, harmony, and acceptance of groups with varied backgrounds. Panel sessions on teacher, church, and housing integration are scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
A compact set of cross word clues referencing geography and wordplay across Mountain State entries with hints for answers and grid positions.
This entry provides a compact solution set for a crossword style prompt with numbered clues and their corresponding answers across various categories and languages. It lists terms like male swans mineral roc toward the sheltered sid not as much tree fluid organ of hearing and other entries including Gaelic masculine names and rocky pinnacles.
A dense list of shows across channels with options from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Programs include Boston Blackie Grand Central Ringside Life of Riley and Gunsmoke along with newsreels Perry Como Jackie Gleason and Lawrence Welk. Local stations present a mix of entertainment dramas and sports.
James Marlow assesses U S policy toward Red China as stuck since Truman era plus kept Formosa defense while not backing an invasion. Allies like Britain shift toward broader trade with China risking U S isolation. debate over Geneva talks and leadership clouds policy continuity.
A Morris resident Donald Craig was injured when thrown from a tractor at the Davis Stone quarry in Channahon. A pre nuptial shower honored Julie Gross by Rose Marie Slovick and Shirley Tabler at the Slovick home. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Dummitt in St Josephs hospital.
Miss Eunice Draper of Morris and Harvey Little of Rantoul were married in the parsonage of the First Baptist church. A birthday party celebrated at B O Enger’s West Washington home. Jean Brandenburg returned to her aunt’s home in Calumet City after visiting her mother.
Thirty years ago a new gymnasium in Coal City was dedicated as a memorial to World War veterans. James McCambridge started in the Pullman car service out of Chicago.
The Naval Academy graduation sent 837 officers to service with 568 to the Navy 207 to the Air Force and 62 to the Marine Corps. A record crowd of 11 000 gathered at the 117th ceremony as William B. Franke praised the entrants and predicted miraculous future deeds.
Mail handlers faced fumes from idling delivery trucks at a loading platform in Buffalo New York. Michael P. Gorman proposed turning off truck motors and earned 12.50 dollars plus a certificate of merit for a beneficial suggestion.
The festival will not be held in Scotland this year and will take place in Brittany France on August 2. The move reflects a shift in location for the event hosting bagpipe enthusiasts.
The Rod and Gun Club announces a carp fishing rodeo for members and families with trophies for biggest carp or total weight. Carp may be caught by rod spear or bow and arrow in club waters, and fishers should register at the club house. The article shares bait tricks and notes carp spawning on warm Sundays, plus humorous fishing lore from local sources.
In Springfield Illinois the House revived a corporation tax increase bill pushed by Rep John Morris to raise franchise taxes to one quarter percent from one twentieth. Supporters say the higher levy funds state aid to grade and high schools while opponents warn it could deter industry. The plan aims to generate about 25 million dollars annually beyond Gov Stratton’s budget.
The U.S. aircraft carrier Forrestal exchanged shots with Monaco’s forces as it dropped anchor off the yacht basin. Soldiers saluted with cannon as the carrier took station. The Forrestal is expected to leave later this afternoon with Prince Rainier and Princess Grace aboard.
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