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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
3
Governor Kerner told House members that a proposed half cent sales tax increase, rejected by the Senate, remains at passage stage in the House. He warned the state could face a $30 million shortfall even with the $119 million two year revenue, after praising House Speaker Paul Powell of Vienna for support.
A report describes an unusual televised fireside chat format used by Western leaders being echoed in the Soviet Union. Public loudspeakers in numerous city squares carried the message, signaling a rare, state guided broadcast across major urban centers.
Kinsman reports Mr and Mrs Darrell Wetzel and daughters of Rockford and Jerry Rodosky spent the weekend with the George Rodoskys. Jerry left Sunday for Lake Geneva Wisconsin to work this summer. Mr and Mrs Rueben Thompson and family return after a Wisconsin vacation. Ever add turnips with pot roast normal veggies.
Brenda V. Jones daughter of W. R. Jones and the late Mrs Jones married Marvin L. Kearney son of Mr and Mrs Earl Jensen in Coal City Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony was led by Rev Charles H. Davis. They will reside at 465 Daisy Place Coal City after a Minneapolis honeymoon.
Mrs Chester Davito hosted the Ladies Canasta club with awards to Mrs Whitney Schultz Mrs Joseph McElroy Mrs Joseph Motta and Mrs Glen Vota Guests included Jill Rogers for her eighth birthday with 12 favors and gifts. Mr and Mrs George Bohac Sr welcomed a baby boy born June 12 at Silver Cross hospital Joliet.
Multiple small events are reported including the Brienna day unit of the Home bureau meeting at Mrs Moberg s home with talks on country homes and a flag day meditation. The Happy Hour club enjoyed a steak fry at Mrs White s home with awards for card players. The Five Hundred club met for dinner at Mazon and cards at Mrs Hanley s home. O N O society held a supper in Aurora and Miss Hexdall will host next.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Vilt celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home sponsored by their four sons Ray Roy Dale and Paul with family and friends in Coal City.
Visiting hours listed as 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 to 8 30 p m for hospital. Admitted include Joseph Cerutti Braceville Mrs George Earls 1206 Division St Richard Thompson 714 Liberty St John Patrick McDonald 715 West Jackson St. Births reported a girl to Richard and 1336 Liberty St at 9 53 p m Wednesday and a girl to William Peterson 20 George St at 2 03 a m today. Dismissals include Ralph Harsh 12 Lynnwood Drive Charlene Welch 530 East Benton St Mrs David Buck Seneca and Mrs Roy Nielsen Gardner.
The Happy Go Lucky 4-H club met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Siron. June Siron demonstrated, Gloria Tascher spoke, Linda Olson reported the treasury, and Debbie Wagner provided treats.
Instructions describe loosening the mold with a cold knife then dipping in warm water to release frozen ice cream. The outside is dried before unmolding and serving. A cheese filling made from cream cheese and Roquefort is suggested for celery sticks, dusted with paprika.
The Grundy county Royal Neighbor lodges held their 37th annual convention at the Morris Masonic Temple. County officers were elected and installed, with many members volunteering for offices. The event featured a school of instruction, musical numbers, and a $1,718.70 elevator fund update for the county rest home.
American Legion meets in Legion hall for officer election in the afternoon. Cedar Lodge A F and A M holds a special third degree at the Masonic Temple at 7 p.m. A home family reunion is planned Sunday at Gebhard Woods State Park at noon.
Some cooks add grated cheddar cheese and sesame seeds to baking powder biscuits before baking for a savory crust. The cheese melts into the crumb while sesame seeds toast, adding aroma and crunch to the finished biscuit.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Peterson of 309 May Street Lockport are parents of a son born today at Silver Cross hospital Joliet. The mother is Elaine Klein of Morris.
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