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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
2
The Morris Rotary Club will present Arion awards to outstanding Morris Community High School musicians. Arthur V. Meadors will conduct the program after a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Morris Country Club Tuesday night.
An 18 mile hike along the old S and M Canal near Joliet highlights the Chief Shabbona Historical Trail. The event features access to private lands, markers at Shabbona cabin, scout requirements, and a planned canoe trip with a ceremony and speakers. For more info write Chief Shabbona Historical Trail 2207 North Prairie Avenue Joliet.
Highland Park grads enter Phi Beta Kappa, showing scholastic achievement, while the local school system cultivates athletic talent from the third grade. Notable alumni include Bobby Layne of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Doak Walker formerly with the Detroit Lions, illustrating strength in both academics and state sports.
Pine Bluff men work on the new bridge with 66 of 95 working days completed. The bridge, finished last July, was officially approved by the state department of Public Works and Building on March 2, 1960. Patronize Morris Merchants.
William Ray, 73, died shortly before midnight Thursday and was buried today in Oakwood Cemetery, Braidwood, after services at Finland Funeral Home. The Rev. L. G. Hinderaker officiated at 1 p.m.
Kai-shek schedules a mass rally then meets Chiang Kai-shek in June. He departs for Okinawa and Japan to greet Emperor Hirohito, confers with Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, and tours the Japanese Parliament and Meiji Shrine. He hosts dinners for the Emperor, travels to Korea, returns to Tokyo, and heads to Honolulu before flying back to Washington.
Japan plans changes to provide more security for the President from 19 to 22, including canceling a golf match with Kishi and a news conference, with a Parliament speech expected to be cancelled. Many object to the pact and U S bases, fearing entanglement in a East West war and opposition to Eisenhower's visit.
MAZON Helga Cecil 56 of Aurora was arrested on a speeding charge by Chief John Donahue. Cecil paid 14 dollars plus costs in Justice Hosea F. Johnsons court. Rita Fredensborg 33 of Dwight paid 10 dollars plus costs in same court on speeding. Richard L. Leach 19 of Mazon was ticketed Friday by Officer Donald Ward for driving too fast and squealing tires and paid 10 dollars plus costs in Justice Chester P. Winsors court.
Eldon Burger twenty one of Mazon is hospitalized at Morris hospital after a single vehicle wreck four miles south of Mazon on Route 47 at 9 30 p m Friday. Burger was alone when he lost control and struck a culvert, ambulance from Dwight taking him for stitches and observation. Sheriff Edward Wilt of Grundy County investigated.
Present at a Grundy County Republican gathering were Witwer and Soderstrom along with Jim Holderman and county chairs. Soderstrom speculated on Nixon and Rockefeller as presidential contenders while supporters enjoyed entertainment from the Morris Barber Shop chorus and a square dancing exhibition.
An invitation-only reception for about 300 guests at Elmendorf will honor Barbara, the tertiin law, from 5 p.m. to 6 30 p.m. It will be the President's last public function in Anchorage before departing for Wake Island at 6 50 a.m. Anchorage time on Monday.
The city of Morris will receive 3988 dollars and Grundy county will receive 8586 dollars as their net shares of the motor fuel tax paid into the state treasury during May, reported today to Gov William G Stratton by the state department of finance.
Mrs Marjorie Bruce told police a car trailing a city bus slowed, grabbed her purse as she alighted and sped away. The incident occurred in Nashville Tennessee and involved a motorized curbside snatchers.
Mr and Mrs August Smith and grandson Basil Anderson travel to Oxnard California to visit Mrs Stanley Johnson and family and see points of interest Gail Willis visits relatives in West Frankfort George Barton and family from Idaho Falls Idaho visit the Francis Ryan family
West Vienna Mr and Mrs Lawrence Manning entertained for daughter Monica after her St Patrick school Seneca graduation where she won the top scholastic award Buffet for 40 guests featured a green and white table decor and a tiered white cake Guests came from Ottawa Utica Grand Ridge Channahon Seneca and Verona Other area graduates listed include Thomas Green Janie Maier Earl DeVine John Fanning Peter Gorham and Thomas Moran Peter Gorham attended a separate dinner with grandparents Mrs F H Hayes Mrs Collette Ford Karen Gorham Morris Mrs Aileen Hendrix and Mrs John Hayes and family Joliet Briefs F E DeVaney attended Lorenzo Covenys funeral in Streator John Fannin and family at Marquette High School graduation in Ottawa Dennis Manning Joseph Manning and daughter visited in Chicago Charles Gorham family attended their nephew John Felsenthals Brother Rice High School graduation Chicago Monday.
Fourteen Reed-Custer High School FFA members travel this week to Bull Shoals Lake Arkansas with chaperones George Boyd and Dale McConville. The group includes Curtis Sharp, George Hibbard, Sherman Frost, Don Millan, Clifford Simpson, Kenneth Anderson, Roy Willis, David Cooper, Jerry Butz, James Novy, Richard Shaw, Robert Shenk, Gary Underwood, and Rodney Underwood. Carole Kennedy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy, graduates
Visiting hours listed 2:30 to 3:30 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admitted Glen Viano and others at various addresses. Births reported for Kenneth Sharp and Donald Wheeler couples. Discharges include Michael Black Clyde George Donald Harsh and Gene Peterson and daughter.
The Vienna Happy Stay Happy 4-H club elected Carol Manning president Louise Green vice president Judy Hanley secretary Carol Prindiville treasurer Madonna Miller and Patti Hollenbeck reporters. Demonstrations by Mrs. Fitzmaurice and Mrs. Kuhn discussed. Next meeting July 15 at the Fitzmaurice home. Lenore Weinstrom reporter.
Judy Trofin chuck and Celia Agamy graduate from St Francis Academy Joliet on Monday. Homecoming events at Brachwood run June 23 to 26 with family night June 23 parade June 26 and a Homecoming Queen crowned June 25.
Pamela Ann Mackley was honored recently for her seventh birthday during a daytime party with gifts. Her parents hosted guests in the evening and she received many presents. A stray note about kitchen tips on filling muffin pans with batter is included as a separate fragment.
Miss Sharon Gusta will marry Roger Gilbertson on June 19 at 3 p.m. in Immaculate Conception church after a prenuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Ray Paulson Miss Billie Jean Higgins and Mrs. John O Hagan. Guests included Mary Jane Niewinski Mary Kay Biddle Mary McCabe and others. Lunch followed gifts were given. Rural Home club met with flower show report and life of Chief Shabbana program. Beulah Rebekah lodge to honor Mr. and Mrs. Lark Ventress with a potluck supper canceled memorial service moved to next meeting.
Members of Circle four of the W.S.C.S. gathered for a Thursday evening potluck picnic supper at Mrs. Edward Heppert home with Mr. Theodore Hanson assisting. Deov tions were led by Mrs. Harold Morris and the mission lesson was given by Mrs. Orin Cooper and Mrs. Barney Gaddo. No more meetings will be held until fall.
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet in the Methodist church at 1 p.m. Tuesday for a luncheon. It will be followed by annual reports of officers after which Mrs. Harold M. Kelley will install officers. Nurses Alumnae Plans Picnic on Tuesday at Morris Hospital Ullrich Park at 6 30 p m.
Mrs. Richard Moore of rural Morris was admitted to Presbyterian St. Luke's hospital after an ambulance transfer on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Turner of Florence Alabama are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dix as they travel to Cincinnati Ohio for a convention.
When using two pans at once leave about five inches of space between oven shelves. Ensure airflow and even browning by not crowding the pans. Adjust rack positions to balance heat exposure and prevent sticking.
Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and attend the business session. Dues will be collected during the meeting and a hospital benefit sales table will operate during the social period.
Royal Neighbor lodge meets in Eagles hall at 7 30 pm Fidelis class gathers with Mrs Ralph Harper at 1 30 pm Tuesday features Worthy Matrons and Patrons night at the Masonic temple World War II Mothers meet at Plainfield Methodist church at noon American Legion auxiliary election at Legion home Nurses Alumnae of Morris hospital meet at Ullrich hall and W S C S general meeting at the Methodist church at 1 pm Wednesday Women of St Thomas Episcopal church meet at the chapel at 1 30 pm
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