Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Morris Daily Herald in Morris, Illinois

We have 16,533,882 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1966

Page

5

Mutton is 'em toa 0 to Visiting 2:30 3:30

Mutton is slated to visit from 2:30 to 3:30. The event appears to involve a short engagement or visit with unspecified participants.

Admission and dismissal list with local residents

A notices section shows admissions and dismissals including Mrs. Ernest Kil mer Dwight and others at various addresses. An accident report notes Richard Devereaux treated for a left ring finger injury at Central Limestone Co.

Ernest Kilmer Dwight Joseph Fancher Robinson Dr Elmer Thorsen Naperville John Kylle Newark Robert and Carl Flint Custer Park Charles Nelson Mooseheart Dr H. Poppleton E. Main St Keith Zawrazky Coal City Pauline Elwell Liberty St Lohman _ Loughner Rte Richard Devereaux

Miss Vogeler Receives Denison BA at Granville Commencement

Nancy Vogeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul C Vogeler now of Granville Ohio earned a bachelor of arts degree at Denison University's commencement in Granville She is a 1962 Morris Community High School graduate and held roles in Kappa Alpha Theta co vice president of the Denison Christian Association and the journalism honor society plus the dance club Exciting updating note Charles Linington of San Jose California recently underwent surgery at Los Gatos Hospital on Tallard Road in Los Gatos California.

Nancy Vogeler Paul C. Vogeler Granville Ohio Denison University Morris Community High School Vogeler Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Denison Christian Association Charles Linington Allen Ave San Jose Calif Los Gatos Hospital Tallard Road Los Gatos

Morris Clover 4-H Club Chicago Tour Counts Members

Eleven members and three leaders of the Morris Clover 4-H Club toured Chicago on Wednesday. They left Morris at 7 45 a m and returned at 8 45 p m by train visiting the Prudential Building Patricia Stevens Charm School and Marshall Field s. Becky Vaksdal served as scribe.

Morris Clover Clover

Sweet Adelines Plan Monday Rehearsal at Legion Hall

Calendar notes a Monday 7 30 p m rehearsal by Sweet Adelines in the American Legion Hall. On Tuesday the Merry Maids meet at 8 p m with Mrs Gordon Telfer.

Merry Maids Gordon Telfer

Bethlehem Lutheran church circles report weekly meetings

Bethlehem Lutheran Church women held circle meetings on Thursday. Circle Two met at a summer cottage for a potluck lunch with devotions by Mrs. Robert Hunt and meditation by Mrs. Frank Warriner. Circle Five met in the church lounge with devotions by Mrs. Burton Jolly and Bible study by Rev. L. G. Hinderaker. Circle Six met at Mrs. Howard Wills home with singing by Mrs.nz Wills, devotions by Mrs. Ray Hextell, and meditation led by Mrs. John Nelson. Circle Seven gathered at Mrs. Edgemen’s home with devotions by Rev. James Sandvik and Esther Johnson leading the offering meditation. Circle Nine met in the church lounge with Rev. L. G. Hinderaker andMiss Esther Johnson directing the offering meditation. VFW Auxiliary met Thursday evening. retiring president Mrs. James Higgins presented gifts, an award to Mrs. Anthony Prombo, lunch served by a committee.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Circle Two Sidney Carr Robert Hunt Frank Warriner Circle Five Roy Kjellesvik Burton Jolly L. G. Hinderaker Walter Hutchings Circle Six Howard Wills Nz Wills Ole Owens Ray Hextell John Nelson Circle Seven Edgemen James Sandvik Esther Johnson Circle Nine Milo Peterson Lester Fallerius V.F.W James Higgins Anthony Prombo

Guild Circles Report Monthly Visits and Activities

The Rosemary Gilson Circle met at Mrs. Mer vin Hill home with eight members and one guest. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The devotional and program Your Guild of Intercessors were given by Mrs. Ike King. Nineteen calls were reported made during the month. The Esther Davis Circle met at Mrs. Russell Battersby home with Mrs. Erma Gulley assisting. Nine members and one guest attended. Mrs. Joseph Fancher led the program Your Guild of Intercessors. The circle divided into groups of three to call on those interested but unable to attend. Seven members of the Patricia Coats Circle attended Channahon State Boys Camp. The ladies played bingo with the boys and served refreshments.

Rosemary Gilson Mervin Hill Your Guild of Intercessors Ike King Esther Davis Russell Battersby Erma Gulley Joseph Fancher Patricia Coats Channahon State

Carolyn Hughes to Wed Terry Cleeton at Morris Church

Mr and Mrs James W Hughes announce the marriage of their daughter Carolyn Sue to Terry T Cleeton son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Cleeton Rte 5. The ceremony is set for 2 p m June 25 at the First Methodist Church Morris with a reception at Waupecan Valley Lodge following.

Melvin Eddy Douglas St Barbara Jo Ronald R. Lanier Roy Lanier Union St First Methodist Church James W. Hughes Morris Carolyn Sue Terry T. Cleeton Theodore Cleeton Rte. 5 Waupecan Valley Lodge Lyle Leverenz Bloomington Cheryl John B. Liedman S. C. Liedman Nettle St

Rainbow Garden Club Meets Thursday Evening Plans Bus Trip

The Rainbow Garden Club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Harvey Taylor. Plans were made for a bus trip on July 6 to Marengo with reservations due by July 1 to Mrs. Lowery Buttry. Mrs. Alma Thorson taught marigolds and Miss Lillian Ullrich reported on conservation. Mrs. Fred Clemens presented the program.

Rainbow Garden Club Harvey Taylor Marengo Lowery Buttry Alma Thorson Lillian Ullrich Fred Clemens

Rick Sampson Honored With Open House

Rick Sampson son of Mr and Mrs Bud Sampson was honored with an open house Monday after graduation from Morris Community High School About 50 guests attended He will attend Illinois State University Normal in the fall

Rick Sampson Bud Sampson Morris Community High ‘Ool Illinois State University At Normal

Knit afghan pattern 7356 and request for patterns

Instructions describe a five-strip knit afghan with knit and purl bands forming a wave design. Patterns cost 35 cents each with 15 cents extra for first-class mailing. Include name, address, and pattern number when sending to Alice Brooks at Morris Daily Herald. Also mentions catalog offers and quilt pattern collections with prices.

Alice Brooks Morris Daily Herald Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y America New Museum

Illinois State Chamber Dinner Draws Local Business Leaders

Five Morris businesses plus the Chamber of Commerce attended a Thursday night dinner at the Holiday Inn Joliet. Speaker was Burnham P Spann president of the State Chamber and VP at Gardner-Denver Co. Attendees included executives from Grundy County National Bank First National Bank Sponge Cushion Co Morris Savings and Loan Illiois Clay Products Morris Chamber of Commerce and guests from Oklahoma City.

Morris Chamber of Commerce Illinois State Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Joliet State Chamber Burnham P. (Doc) Spann Gardner - Denver Co Quincy Willard Olson Robert Anderson Robert Ryder William Pfeifer Grundy County National Bank Wilbur Finfrock Douglas Hynds William Norton First National Bank Jack Strobel

Gardner Notes W.S.C.S. Meeting at Asbury Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Asbury Methodist Church met Monday evening in the fellowship hall with new president Mrs. Marion McDonald presiding. Mrs. Anna B. Hollmeyer led devotions and the lesson. after a social hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. Ezra Thomas and Mrs. Alvin Olson.

Women and Club Activities In Local Churches and Communities

The Women's Association of the United Presbyterian Church met in the church basement with Mrs. Erma Andersen presiding and planned a farewell party for the Francis Lund family moving to Wilmington. The Gardner Woman's Club held its annual picnic at Renfrew Park, Dwight, with hosted gatherings and games led by members including Mrs. Henry Hollmeyer. The Emma L. Allison Past Matrons Club met at Mrs. Harry Howland's home with Mrs. Charles Treasure assisting. Local briefs note visitors from Sacramento and Ensign, Michigan vacations, and illness of Mrs. Henry Johnson.

Woman’s Association Woman’s Association of the United Presbyterian Church Erma Andersen Lyle Sorensen Francis Lund Wilmington Edwin Keene Edward Malek Clarence Barr William Chase Roger Bull Levi Robinson Sophie Hansen Richard Cumming Carl Dinger Woman’s Club Gardner Woman’s Club Renfrew Park Dwight Henry Hollmeyer John Harrop Harry Howland Charles Treasure Emma L. Allison Kellogg Mary Ella Hollmeyer Archie Bridges Sacramento Calif Anna B. Hollmeyer J. R. Scoggin F. H. Thygesen Ensign, Mich Karl B. Lutz Dallas Tex Robert Knoblock Henry Johnson Lester G. Wise W. L. Treasure

Treasure Implement Co Winners Take Bahama Trip

Through the Treasure Implement Co a couple wins an all expense trip for two to the Bahama Islands visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Treasure in Houston Texas before returning home. Several local residents including Miss Mabel Hansen Mrs Wayne Misener and the Arthur Weidner family are noted visiting relatives and friends across Illinois Wisconsin and Joliet. The Rev Roger L Fisk Jr and family vacation in Wisconsin while Mrs Leone Mulvey recovers from a hospital stay in Joliet.

Bahama Islands Treasure Implement Co Albert Treasure Houston Tex Mabel Hansen Wayne Misener Peoria Arthur Weidner Morton Erma Anderson Harry Howland Edward Malek Jack Alderson John Dite James A. Yatuni Sr Roger L. Fisk Jr Janet Bertot Leone Mulvey St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Andy Edwin Keene Hugh Spyres Wisconsin

Marriage Licenses for Ronald M. Ragan and Linda Clampitt

Ronald Michael Ragan of 728 F. Chapin Street and Linda Lee Clampitt of 829 East Washington Street are recorded as an authorized marriage license pair. The notice lists both individuals and their current addresses.

Ronald Michael Ragan F. Chapin St Linda Lee Clampitt E. Washington St

Indian Air Force Fire Power Demonstration

The Indian Air Force staged a fire power display in New Delhi with bombing and rocketing setting grass around the target area ablaze. Thick smoke led to the cancellation of subsequent demonstrations.

Real Fire Power New Delhi Indian Air Force

Legion Post Elects New Officers

The American Legion Post 94 held a regular meeting at the Legion Hall with reports from service officer R. Lindsay. Commander Lee Gibson thanked the Morris Junior Woman's Club for painting Chapin Park fence and the Sweet Adelines for help with the steak fry. Officers elected include Elmer McKibben commander and Ken Allen senior vice commander. Delegates to the state district and division convention in Chicago were named, with alternates listed. The 12th district meets Sunday in Genoa for executive committee elections on July 7.

American Legion Legion Hall R. Lindsay Lee Gibson Morris Chapin Park Elmer McKibben Ken Allen Les Enger

Degrees Awarded To 5 From Area

Five area students received Northwestern University degrees at a commencement in McGaw Memorial Hall before about 10 000 attendees. Guy R. Griffin Morris Gerald K McCormick Morris Kay Elizabeth Moore Minooka Jane L Miller Dwight and William Gorfine Yorkville earned bachelor philosophy bachelor science in science engineering diploma nursing master of business administration and master of arts in religion respectively.

Northwestern University Evanston McGaw Memorial Hall Guy R. Griffin Spruce St Gerald K. McCormick Rte. 1 Morris Kay Elizabeth Moore Minooka Jane L. Miller Dwight William Gorfine Rte. 2 Yorkville

Powdered Cream Packs For Picnic Baskets

A handy tip suggests keeping powdered cream on hand to pack into picnic baskets. The suggestion emphasizes shelf stability and easy use while outdoors. Consider packing small resealable containers for servings.

Boy Scout Taken Ill at Camp Near Morris

Patrick LaGeese 13 of Kankakee fell ill with a chronic stomach ailment while at Rainbow Council Boy Scout Reservation southwest of Morris. Morris Emergency Squad responded about 8:30 p.m. on Thursday as his parents arrived. he was taken to a Kankakee hospital. He had been at staff training for the camp opening. No further word on his condition was available.

Morris Rainbow Council Patrick LaGeese Kankakee Skip Wagoner Council

Man collapses at Diamond National plant

Clarence Goode sixty two of 703 East Illinois Avenue collapsed at Diamond National Corporation on Armstrong Street around 8 30 AM. He was hospitalized at Morris Hospital in good condition under observation after fire department and Davis ambulance responded. He works as a die maker at Diamond National.

Clarence Goode Illinois Ave Diamond National Corporation E. Armstrong St Morris Hospital Morris Fire Department Davis Ambulance Goode Diamond National

Funeral services for Henry Meier set for Monday

Funeral services for Henry Meier will be held at 1 30 p m Monday at the Baker Funeral Home in Dwight officiating minister Rev Reinhardt Steinly. Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery Joliet. Mrs Meier staying at 917 East North Street with Mr and Mrs Ralph Thomas.

Henry Meier Baker Funeral Home Dwight Reinhardt Steinly Mt. Olivet Joliet Meier Ralph Thomas E. North St

Charter Granted For New State Bank In Calumet City

Illinois Banking Division issued a charter to organize a state bank in Calumet City. The Bank of River Oaks has $750,000 capital with Donald H. Hixson of Oak Lawn as president, George Goldman of Highland Park as vice president, and Thomas J. Klutznick of Chicago as cashier.

Springfield Calumet City Illinois Banking Division Bank of River

Plummer Wins Democratic Nomination Race in Bement

In Bement Illinois Jack Plummer defeated Barb ara 23 to 20 in a Democratic precinct election for committeeman at the 1st Precinct. Mrs Plummer praised women’s political interest while Jack Plummer declined to comment.

Bement, Ill Jack Plummer Barbara Bement Jack Plummer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cts Baptist Church Carolyn Sue Hughes Orris Vincent Price Elizabeth Shepherd Edgar Allan Poes Shelley Winters Bill Sidney Poitier Elizabeth Hartman Panavison Mece Brooke Gardner Notes W.S.C.S A Grundy County National Bank City Illinois Nexon Ton Grundy County National Bank Moiuus, LL Morris, Illinois Grundy F.D.L.C Romunda Romanda Liberty Legion Post Emmett Mettille Wallace Ave Eagles Hall New State Bank Wife Beater Rose Marie Feeney
Search Courier

Search the Morris Daily Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Morris Daily Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication