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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
6
Beulah Stowe profiles Karl V Elker born 1900 who retired in 1950 as a Washington printing plant manager to write. He published Star of Macedon this spring and plans a second and a third novel, saying writing is fun and a personal satisfaction that preserves history for future generations.
Cheryl Burkhart spends a week at Egyptian Music camp in Du Quoin. Eighth graders entertained by upper grade room in Goodfarm hall. Field trip to Springfield and New Salem. Vacation Bible school staff listed. 4-H skating party held in Morris. next party July 29. Cooking and clothing clubs meet with local leaders. Children’s Day at Salem church at 10 15 am. Laurinda Burkhart and Ethel Hoffman lead program. Community club holds final meeting with picnic at the school.
Local gathering in La Mesa California hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Scanavino in honor of Lester Fredrickson. Attendees included Clarence and Earl Fredrickson families from Dixon and Chicago, Hazel Mailand, Marie Fredrickson, William Hardarik, Walter Miller, George Phillips and others from Streator Morris and nearby towns.
More than 300 guests from Chicago and surrounding towns attended a Sunday reception in the South Wilmington school auditorium for Esther McNulty who retires after 37 years. The PTA presented a television set and cash purse, with many gifts and cards, as several helpers served refreshments.
Plattville notes announce a vacation Bible school at the Methodist church from June 10 to 14 at 9 30 a m led by the Rev and Mrs Walter Phelps and others. Memorial services were held at the cemetery by the VFW auxiliary and post with Carl Johnson as guest soloist. Local residents and visitors are noted for visits and relocations including families from Blue Earth Evanston LaPorte and Rapid City.
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