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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1957
Page
6
A Beulah Stowe column urges a society to protect seniors amid tales from a 70s couple with 67 monthly income living with relatives. It warns of neglect, shares a widow’s money worries, and offers solace and practical travel to Florida for a change of scene.
Warnings on dog licensing issued by Police Chief Jack Gustafson lead to city tag enforcement. Local celebrations include Pamela Mackley's fourth birthday and several bridal showers for Hazel Clark and Helen Kaiser. Briefs note christening, a new baby, and personnel changes with Chester Davite named city clerk and Mrs. Raymond Barnett as city treasurer.
Lisbon notes list LDR meeting hosted by Kathy O Brien and Mavis Orton with devotions by Nancy Hagen and other performances. Church moves include Rev Clair Jennings taking a Lutheran charge in Radcliff Indiana and summer pastor Robert Dennis at Bethlehem and Grace churches. Daily Vacation Bible School starts June 17 at Lisbon Grade School with Ruth Ann Heggen and Mary Morris teaching. Mission Society program honors campers with talks by local members and pictures of Lutherdale Bible camp.
The Goodfarm Community club met for an annual picnic with Janet Bush and Joan Hoffman directing games, and Harry Humbert and Vic Fieldman as refreshments chairmen. A farewell potluck honor ing Rev. Neuman and Karen will be served in Salem church.
Braceville notes list residents and visitors including Eli Popovich and family returning to Indiana Harbor from visits to Jack Tyler. Several Chicago and Pontiac residents hosted or visited, with mentions of births, schooling in Morris, hospital stays in Joliet, and church social events hosted by W.S.C.S. and Secret Sisters.
W S C S met at the Gardner church with Mrs Marion Larson presiding and Ruth Morse teaching. various members served. Sarah Beth Glasgow celebrated her fourth birthday with games and gifts. The Gardner Woman's club toured Starved Rock State Park for a lodge dinner and sightseeing. Chimes in memory of Wade Allison will be presented at Sunday worship. Vacation Bible School continues daily through June 21 with named teachers and music by Mrs Rodney Int-Hout. Mission Group met to make bandages and share a potluck. A family dinner honored Miss Mary Ella Hollmeyer with guests from multiple cities. Local residents visited relatives and returned travelers shared updates. several moved or visited medical facilities.
Gardner notes Ralph Stevenson bought the vacated Allison house last week from the John Heylek family and intends to tear it down. Mr. and Mrs. BE. H. Davy left Monday for a vacation in Seattle and Canada. Dr. and Mrs. John Kitching traveled to Chicago Heights to attend the Presbytery for several days. Mrs. John Reichert Jr entertained relatives and friends Thursday afternoon for her birthday. Miss Lizzie Barton went to Lawrence Michigan to live with her niece Mrs. Emmett Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas accompanied her and stayed with Mrs. Merle Barrett. Charles Cryder and son Larry visited Mrs. Morgan Tambling and family Sunday.
Mrs. Jay Goodman a registered nurse has joined Morris hospital. John McCloskey returns from four months in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Mrs. Robert Ragan visited relatives in Lockport. Miss Beverly Harlacher visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Harlacher. Mrs. Art McCloskey returns after several months in Chicago.
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