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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1958

Page

2

Girl Scout Troop 34 Hosts Pot Luck and Play

Girl Scout Troop 34 and families gathered in the fellowship hall of a Methodist church for a pot luck supper organized by the troop committee. Afterward a pan tomime play The True Story of Captain John Smith was performed and well received.

Fellowship Hall the Methodist Church Myron Green Earl T. Johnson Albert Stallwitz John Smith Edward Heppert Theodore Hanson Ann Green Kathy Heppert Paula Lynes Beth Clayton Deanne Erickson Johnson Heppert Green

Mail Handling Schedule Is Explained at Morris Office

Postmaster John T. Donahoe announced a new evening mail handling schedule to start Monday June 16. Letters for all directions must be in Morris post office by 3 45 p.m. daily to reach Chicago for prompt connections. a 6 p.m. second deadline offers similar service. mail after 6 p.m. goes out next day.

Morris John T. Donahoe Chicago Donahoe

Venezuelan Strains Over Nixon Visit Echo in US Ties

Venezuelans view the Nixon goodwill trip as a chance to press grievances with the United States. Tensions rose after oil import restrictions and news that ex-dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez found refuge in Miami. Venezuela seeks extradition and urges broader U S aid to Latin America while some see no more than a warning to the region.

Nixon Venezuela United States Marcos Perez Jimenez Miami Perez Jimenez Latin America Nixons

No reconciliation in Casbah as French presence endures

In the Casbah the idea of peace with France is unspoken. French efforts and Gen. Charles de Gaulle's statements have little impact. Residents say the situation is quiet, life goes on, and they reveal nothing more.

France Casbah Charles de Gaulle

Dixon Edges Opponent By One Vote In Town Council Race

In Crewe Pennsylvania W L Dixon reportedly missed election by one vote. He cast his ballot for the candidate who defeated him creating a razor thin result with the final outcome unclear.

Crewe W. L. Dixon

Unusual Wheelchairs and Handicapped Class of 1958

The article notes 17 Unusual entries continuing from Page 1, highlighting a large handicapped class of 1958. It states the program began earlier and that next year six handicapped students will be candidates for doctorate degrees.

Illinois Representatives Vote On Five Year Trade Bill

Washington reports how Illinois members lined up as the House passed a reciprocity trade program extension 317 to 98 and sent the measure to the Senate. Democrats for Boyle Dawson Gordon Gray Kluczynski Libonati Mack O'Brien O'Hara Price Yates. Republicans for Arends Byrne Chiperfield Church Collier McVey Michel Sheehan Simpson Springer Wursell. Democrats against none Republicans against Allen Mason.

Washington Illinois House Senate Boyle Dawson Gordon Gray Kluczynski Libonati Mack O'Brien O'Hara Price Yates Arends Byrne Chiperfield Church Collier

Post Office Seeks Temporary Custodian in Morris

Postmaster John T. Donahoe announced a temporary custodian position at the Morris post office. Applications may be made with him, who will explain hours and salary. Applicants must be veterans aged 35 to 55 and must be patrons of the Morris post office.

Morris Post Office John T. Donahoe

Large Generator In Operation At Commonwealth Edison Plant

Commonwealth Edison Co 305 000 kilowatt generator went into operation at the Waukegan Illinois plant. A towering 16 story boiler powers a giant turbine generator unit producing enough electricity for about 500 000 homes in Chicago and northern Illinois. The boiler consumes over 3000 tons of coal daily.

Waukegan, NL Commonwealth Edison Co Waukegan Chicago Illinois

Fullmer appointed assistant director of statistics

Merrill F. Fullmer of Sandwich has been named assistant director of statistics on the staff of State School Supt. Vernon L. Nickell in Springfield Illinois.

Springfield, Ill Merrill F. Fullmer Sandwich Vernon L. Nickell

Wyoming Motor Club names new district manager

Casper Wyoming. The Casper office of the Wyoming Motor Club gained an initial change when district managers were changed. Frank Reynolds left. His successor was Frank A Reynolds.

Casper Wyo The Wyoming Motor Club Frank Reynolds Frank A. Reynolds

Chicagoan Lucania Convicted in Heir Fraud Case

Joseph Lucania a Chicago undertaker and politician was found guilty by a Criminal Court jury of conspiring to defraud the heirs of a $70 000 estate of a Polish immigrant. The jury recommended a $1 000 fine. a prior trial ended in a hung jury. Lucania remains free on $2 500 bond as he weighs post trial options. He was accused of pressuring Mrs Helen Compell of St Petersburg Florida to claim she was the deceased’s daughter.

Chicago Joseph Lucania Lucania Grover C. Niemeyer Niemeyer Atty Morris Meyers Helen Compell St. Petersburg Fla Frank J. Rozanski Compell

Grundy nurse aids Grundy County school health program

A Grundy County nurse provides part time school health services covering home follow up for referred problems, limited screening, teacher conferences, and health education. Mrs. Reed notes health education remains a basic preventive tool, with materials provided by the Grundy County Public Health Association and talks to school groups.

Grundy County Morris Reed

Boy Scout Den 1 Pack 73 Elects Officers

Tuesday meeting of Boy Scout Cub Scout Den 1 Pack 73 with den mother. Officers were elected and the group finished letter holders for Fathers Day. Mike Kowalczyk served treats while Bob Granville kept buckskin report.

Mike Kowalczyk Bob Granville

Local club hostesses and showers highlighted by civics lessons

Mrs Harold Arneson hosted a Happy Hour club card session with awards for Mrs Alvin Narvick Mrs William Ott Mrs Robert Homme and Mrs Stanley Stutzki who also won a grand Slam. Guests included Mrs Donald Telfer and Mrs Gordon Arneson. Stutzki to host steak fry July 9.

Happy Hour Club Harold Arneson Alvin Narvick William Ott Robert Homme Stanley Stutzki Donald Telfer Gordon Arneson

Mrs William Drews to Return Home from Billings Hospital

Mrs William Drews of 727 Fa Jackson Street has been a patient at Billings Hospital in Chicago and is reported to be returning home today.

Marion Cluster Arla Olson Nettle Creek Township Milo Peterson Seneca West Lisbon Harold Gjerde Miss Cluster Miss Olson Evelyn Fencer Frances Fordyce William Drews Fa Jackson St Billings Hospital Chicago

Golf Winners Announced at Morris County Club

Twenty nine women competed in a Wednesday afternoon golf event at Morris County Club. In the first flight Lysle Woolwine won low net, in the second flight Emmett Sand was low, and in the third flight Pater Trucano took the low net honors.

Morris Country Club Lysle Woolwine Emmett Sand Pater Trucano

Thursday Calendar of Club Meetings

Past Noble Grand club meets with Mrs John G Lyon at 7 30 p m Martha Auxiliary gathers in Lutheran church at 8 p m W S C S circle 4 picnic at Mrs Orin Coopers home at 6 30 p m W F W post meeting in Vets hall at 8 p m Goose Lake Home bureau unit meets with Mrs Tony Berta at 2 30 pan Rural Home club meets with Mrs Paul Hoge at 2 p m Herald Classifieds Bring Results

C. F. Gipes Erienna Night The Home Bureau Edward Tabler Orvill Tollefson Mae Reagan Nora Bare Harry Peterson Noble Grand Club John G. Lyon Martha Auxiliary Lutheran Church Orin Cooper Vets Hall Goose Lake

Kinzler Thompson Wedding Held in Baptist Church

Beverly Thompson and Glen Kinzler wed at the First Baptist Church Morris in a 7 30 p m ceremony. The couple plan to honeymoon in the southern states and reside in rural Morris after returning.

LaVern Thompson Morris Beverly Glen Kinzler Frank Kinzler Joliet First Baptist Church of Clifford Gilson Milton Carlson Lester Sullivan Charlene Thompson Marilyn Thompson Linda Thompson Clarence Schmitz Bill Kinzler Duane Thompson Jim Kinzler David Thompson Robert Lindsay Frank O'Bert Ralph Coop Kathleen O'Bert Rosemary Kinzler Morris Community High School Litiincis Bell Telephone Com

Hospital Notes

Admitted John Magra 1364 Lisbon Street Serren Rosen dahl Rte 5 Morris Oliver Arneson E Main Street Births to Mr and Mrs Robert Robertson Coal City a boy at 1 30 p m Wednesday Dismissed Debra Barbara Fishburn Channahon Ronald Gilchrist 760 Fremont Ave Gary Hughes Morris Mrs Sam Adams Millington

John Magra Lisbon St Serren Rosendahl Rte. 5 Morris Oliver Arneson E. Main St Robert Robertson Coal City Debra Barbara Fishburn Channahon Ronald Gilchrist Fremont Ave Gary Hughes Sam Adams Millington

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