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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

Page

3

Kennedy assassination and political tensions across nations

Reports tie Sirhan Sirhan to Kennedy slaying as grand jury weighs first degree murder indictment while Washington debates a presidential ticket. North Vietnam papers claim revenge politics and U S aid debates echo through Albany and Champlain border alerts amid Kennedy family reflections.

New York Los Angeles Kennedy Sirhan Bishara Sirhan U.S Israel Sirhan North Vietnam Army Robert Kennedy Warren Commission Lee Harvey Oswald Dallas Oswald Jack Ruby Albany N. Y Montreal Quebec Johnson Nelson A. Rockefeller Hubert H. Humphrey Champlain Washington Clarence D. Long D-Md Humphrey Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Edward Kennedy Kennedy Brothers

Flower Show Wednesday Sponsored by Grundy County Club

The 35th annual flower show by the Grundy County Federation of Women's Club will be held Wednesday in the First National Bank community room at 220 W. Main St. Amateur growers are invited to exhibit with entries received 9 to 10 30 a.m. Exhibitors must grow their own flowers except for wild flowers, provide containers, and arrange them before show time. One entry per person per class, three or more blooms make a bouquet. Awards given for first second and third places. Rural Home Club is the hostess.

Grundy County

Braceville Bridal Shower Honors Linda Byerley

Miss Linda Byerley was celebrated at a Braceville Community Hall shower hosted by Miss Peg Love, Bonnie Mack, and Judy Urban. Thirty five guests attended from Gardner, South Wilmington, Braidwood, Wilmington, Coal City, Joliet, and Braceville. Kathy Joyce won prizes with Arlene Decker and Connie Brandt, and Joyce took the door prize. Decorations featured blue and yellow in the bride elect’s colors. A buffet lunch followed.

Braceville Peggy Love Bonnie Mack Judy Urban Linda Byerley Birde-Elect Kathy Joyce Arlene Decker Connie Brandt Joyce Gardner South Wilmington Braidwood Wilmington Coal City Joliet

Hospital Notes Admits and Births in Buckingham Area

Admitted: Mrs L C Ward low Minooka. Births: Kenneth and wife Buckingham Ill welcome a girl at 4 38 a m Friday. Dismissed: Mrs Arthur Gunderson and son Newark routes listed Mrs Orville Gunnerson Newark Mrs James Yard Lisbon Street Mrs Clinton Ryder route 1.

L. C. Wardlow Minooka Kenneth Morrison Buckingham Ill Arthur Gunderson Orville Gunnerson Newark James Yard Lisbon St Clinton Ryder

Mazon Township High School Holds 39th Reunion

The 39th Mazon Township High School reunion is set for next Saturday June 15 at the school. A previous Friday report had incorrectly stated it would be today.

Mazon Township High School

Kellogg OES Past Matrons Meet At Barr Home

Emma L. Allison Past Matrons Club of Kellogg chapter gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Clarence Barr’s home with Mrs. Harry Howland assisting. Mrs. George Berger led, roll call used old sayings, and Mrs. Anna B. Hollmeyer led devotions and spoke on Woody Guthrie. Fourteen members attended a social hour followed by refreshments. next meeting set for September 4 after summer vacation.

Emma L. Allison Kellogg Chapter Oes Clarence Barr Harry Howland George Berger Anna B. Hollmeyer Woody Guthrie Folk Singers

House Rejects $20 Million Rat Control Request

Washington report: The House Appropriations Committee Friday rejected a request for 20 million dollars to fund urban rat control programs. The decision affects city pest management efforts and related budget planning.

Washington House Appropriations Committee

Miss Sherman Richards Weds William Glenn Smith

Miss Sherman Eileen Richards and William Glenn Smith wed in a Bethlehem Lutheran Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Norval Wigtis. Attendants included the bride’s brother and sister in law on leave from Glasgow Air Force Base. The couple, both 1968 graduates, will reside in Morris.

Miss Sherman Richards William Glenn Smith Norval Wigtis Bethlehem Lutheran Church Douglas’ Richards Glasgow Air Force Base Montana

Minooka Masonic Lodge Confers Two Second Degrees

Calendar notes a 7 p.m. Masonic Temple ceremony with two second degrees at Minooka Lodge No. 528.

Minooka

Old Time Method Dredged Lamb Before Roasting

Some cooks still favor dredging a leg of lamb in seasoned flour before roasting. This traditional technique adds a crust and flavor, yielding a savory result.

Marlene Struck Plans Western Illinois University Enrollment

After graduation exercises at MCHS, Marlene Struck daughter of Mr and Mrs John Struck hosted an open house then flew from O'Hare to visit sister Doreen a Bethesda hospital nurse. Brother Jim returned from North Texas State University and Marlene plans to enroll at Western Illinois University in Macomb this fall.

MCHS Marlene Struck John Struck O'Hare Doreen Bethesda Suburban Hospital Bethesda Jim North Texas State University Denton Texas Marlene Western Illinois University Macomb Joseph Residori Annette Henry Edward Male Charles Male John Alderson Sam Bookwalter Jean Denise Alderson Chicago George Ullrick Joliet Earl Hampson Ervin Armstrong Custer Park Hampson

Mix and Stitch 4 H Club Spring Trip Planned

The Mix and Stitch 4 H Club will travel Tuesday to Allerton Park Monticello for a covered Wagon ride supper and sack lunch. The 8 p.m. bus departs from between two churches. Chaperones are needed and volunteers should call Mrs. Jean Narette at 237 8100.

Mix and Stitch 4-H Allerton Park Monticello Jean Narette

Newark Student Awarded County Music Scholarship

Rick Skelton of Newark High School is selected by the Newark Woman's Club for the county music scholarship. He will attend music camp June 23 29 at Western University Macomb as an instrumentalist and vocalist. Parade water fights a noon dinner at the Newark Woman's Club program of musical numbers a ball game and socializing are planned with club members and sponsors inviting parade entries.

Rick Skelton Newark High School Newark Woman's Club Rick Western University Macomb Rolf Wogen Leonard Tesdall Ned Courtright Newark Woman’s Club Andrew Anderson Russell Hanson Donald Johnson Merrill Osmundson

Marriage Licenses Ronald Hanoun Morris and Kathryn Hinderaker Morris

Ronald Allen Hanoun of Morris and Kathyrn Esther Hinderaker of Morris obtained marriage licenses in the local filing office. The couple plan to wed in the near future, per the issued records.

Ronald Allen Hanoun Morris and Kathyrn Esther Hinderaker

President Andrew Jackson’s marriage to a divorced woman

The article notes President Jackson as the first U.S. president to wed a divorced woman, Mrs. Rachel D. Robards, highlighting a historic social precedent.

Jackson Rachael D. Robards

Goose Lake request elicits unclear estimate mention

A Herald letter from Dong Chan Cho, manager of Boys Hope Town in Pusan, describes 144 homeless Korean boys aged 7 to 20 in extreme need for food clothing and housing. Enclosed photos request charitable help including used clothes or money with a mailing address in Pusan Korea. Remember Tuesday is vote day and blood drive at Morris Eagles Hall.

Boys Hope 4Th St Cheongmoo Dong Suh Ku Pusan Korea Eagles Hall Morris Florence Smith

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David A. Kuntz Frank Kuntz E. Benton Sr University of Ilinois Morris Community High School Post Division General Foods Corp Battle Creek Mich University of Illinois, Urbana University Pennsylvania Avenue The Association of Food Technologists Alpha Zeta Agriculture Fraternity Marx and Engels Mazon Gardner Notes OES Paul Sylva Koscina Technicolor Richard L. Bradley Robinson Dr Charlene G Richard J. Jolley Burton M. Jolley E. Chapin St Miss Bradley Dunn and Hayes Commonwealth Edison Dresden William Richards W. Main St Sherman Eileen Ross Knapp Johnson Ave Charles Bradley Smith Spurgeons Department Store Isabella High School Alabama Royal Neighbors Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall American Legion Orient Chapter No Masonic Temple Blaney Commandry No. 5 Vagabond Jerry — Gordie Charlene E. Jefferson Old Vfw Morris Theatre E. R. Funk Review Goose Lake Crwth Rhulispray Liberty James R. Washburn Win Ford Grundy Iroquois County With and Kankakee County Illinois Richard B. Ogilvie Chicago City Hall Ogilvie Tony Accardo Cook County Richard Ogilvie Better Government Association
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