Olson Walters Nuptials Held
Verneda Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Wal lm Morris and Dale Olson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Olson Newark were married at Grace Lutheran church in a double ring ceremony. Rev William Hutter officiated. A brief reception followed. The couple plans to reside in Millington where the groom works with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verneda Walters
Ray Wallm
Morris
Dale Olson
Edward Olson
Newark
Grace Lutheran Church
William Hutter
Judith Hall
Duan
Ozarks
Millington
Olson
First National Bank
Thief Targets Russian Imports of Metals and Machinery
A thief steals metals and machinery goods imported from Russia, disrupting shipments and trade. Investigators probe routes, suppliers, and security lapses, with customs tightening checks on high value metal and industrial equipment consignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Obituary: Albert S. Johnson 64 Morris Resident
Albert S. Johnson, 64, a former Morris resident, died in Minneapolis where he had lived the past years. He lived alone, served in World War I, and worked for a Minneapolis contractor. Survived by four sisters Mrs P C Jensen Paris Missouri Mrs O Torkelson Plainfield Mrs Bennie Helland Morris Mrs Neeleen Ness Newark and one brother Martin Aurora plus many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert S. Johnson
Morris
Minneapolis
Finland
Johnson
P. C. Jensen
Paris
O. Torkelson
Plainfield
Bennie Helland
Neeleen Ness
Newark
Martin
Aurora
Morris church circles hold meetings and honor events
United Presbyterian Morris circles met at various homes for a lesson on Political Circles and Acts chapter 16. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs Rome Graham celebrated Mrs Roy Lyons 40th wedding anniversary. Rosemary Riley honored at a bridal shower in Union Hall with guests from Morris and surrounding towns. Open house planned for Mr and Mrs M E Tascher’s 25th anniversary. Hillcrest Jubilaires concert set in Gardner. Morris High School class reunions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Roy Lyons
Gertrude McTaggert
Janice Smith
Henry Harper
Irma Knickerbocker
Circe
Isaac Hoge
Russell Shields
Leo Baker
Mabel Bishop
Thomas Prichard
Franklin, Ky
Edward Walker
Robert Black
Grace Navin
Clyde Hiney
Lawrence J. Baker
Berniece Waters
John Harder
Circle 4
Frank E. Condon
Franklin Hunt
William Waters
Leonard Hoffman
Rosemary Riley
Robert Ford
Richard Steele
Frank Perucca
Union Hall
Miss Riley
Dwight
Joliet
Harvard
Coal City
Marseilles
Janesville
Wis
M. E. Tascher
Washington St
Hospital Notes Admitted And Discharged Readers
Hospital notes list visiting hours 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 to 8 30 p m. Admitted LaVerne Duha and several individuals including Silas A Webb and Ival Lampman. Birth announced for William and Mrs Pfeifer in Gardner a girl born at 6 01 p m Wednesday. Dismissals include Lillie Payne of Mazon and Francis Larson of Route 2.
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LaVerne Duha
Rte
Silas A. Webb
Lisbon St
Ival Lampman
Channahon
William Hardin
William Pfeifer
Gardner
Lillie Payne
Mazon
Francis Larson
Mrs Clara ONeal dies after long illness at local home
Mrs. Clara J. O’Neil, 71, died Wednesday night at Poppleton Nursing Home after a long illness. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Davis chapel. viewing after 7:30 p.m. Friday. Survived by two sisters Mable Greiner of Milwaukee and Mrs John Donahue of Maron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. O'Neil
Poppleton
Davis Funeral Home
Davis Chapel
O'Neil
Morris
Ole Johnson
Morris’ Baptist Church
William C. O’neil
Joliet
Mable Greiner
Milwaukee
Wis
John
Doris) Donahue
Maron
Death of Mrs Catherine Zelle at 80 in Clinton Indiana
Mrs Catherine Zelle aged 80 died suddenly at home after a brief illness on Wednesday. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Edward Black and a son Mike Zelle both of Morris and five other children. Her husband Dom Zelle preceded her in death.
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Catherine Zelle
Route 1
Clinton
Ind
Zelle
Edward Black
Mike Zelle
Morris
Dom Zelle
Frank Goode Celebrates 80th Birthday at Family Dinner
Frank Goode of 433 West Avenue celebrated his 80th birthday Tuesday as guest of honor at a family dinner. Friends and relatives attended, with out of town guests from Marseilles and Joliet joining the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goode
West Avenue
Marseilles
Joliet
Edmondson and Sengewald Granted Marriage Licenses
Allen D. Edmondson aged 48 of Minneapolis and Marcelle Sengewald aged 39 of Morris obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Edmondson
Minooka
Marcelle Sengewald
Morris
Frederiksen Couple Welcome Daughter At St James Pontiac
Mr and Mrs Earl Frederiksen Dwight formerly of Morris are parents of a daughter born at St James hospital Pontiac Thursday at 4 30 am Mrs William McCallister Coal City is a surgical patient in Silver Cross hospital Joliet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Frederiksen
Dwight
Morris
St. James Hospital
Pontiac
William McCallister
Coal City
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Morris Post American Legion Meets for Officer Installation
The Morris Post American Legion holds a meeting at 8 p.m. to install officers. On Friday the Aux Sable W.S.C.S. gathers at 2 p.m. at Mrs. William Bradley's home.
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Morris Post American Legion
Aux Sable W.S.C.S
William Bradley
Toe Injury Reported After Bicycle Spoke Accident
Randy Murphy 2 percent old son of Mr and Mrs William Murphy of 755 East Main Street was brought to the hospital Wednesday at 2 45 p m for treatment of a laceration to the right big toe after catching it in a bicycle spoke. He did not remain as a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Murphy
William Murphy
E. Main St
Boy Scout Den 4 Pack 73 Meets on Tuesday Afternoon
Cub Scout Den 4 Pack 73 met with the den mother Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with the cub scout promise and handshake. The boys finished Father’s Day gifts and played baseball. Jeff Blair, keeper of the buck skin, noted Terry Baker will serve next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thorsen
Terry Baker
Jeff Blair
Romania’s Pottery Traces Greco Roman Craft Roots
Pottery in Romania is the oldest craft with design elements dating to Greco Roman times. Some pieces serve decorative ceramics while others are functional utensils.
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Romania
Condon Elected Finance Chairman of Illinois Title Assn
Frank E. Condon, manager of Grundy County Title and Abstract Co in Morris, was chosen chairman of the finance committee at the Illinois Title Assn 52nd annual convention in Chicago last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Condon
Grundy County Title and Abstract Company
Morris
Illinois Title Assn
Chicago
Jail remodeled after 110 years in Chester Illinois
Randolph County Jail in Chester Illinois received its first remodeling in 110 years. Sheriff John Sams oversaw workers installing modern plumbing and painting the facility pink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ill
Randolph County
John Sams
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Paul Cable
Optometrist
U.S
Veluet Society
Ween
Richard Anderson
O.N.O. Society
William Cheshareck
Gerald Thompson
Beverly Mickelson
Frank Tabler
Home Bureau
Aux Sable Home Bureau
Andrew Boyle
John Boss
Lila Ryan
Madonna Lily
Grundy County
Mazon Fair
County Home Bureau
Nora Bare
Louise Morris
Streator
Elmer Tabler
Irma Getzlow
W.R.C
George Kraft
Clair Button
Harry Holcomb
Noah Norris
Will Miller
Charles Wallace
Gardner Church
Jubilaires
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
Fergus Falls
Minn
Gardner United Lutheran Church
Morris High School
Morris Country Club
Paul Hatcher
Karl Aarrestad
Southard
Charles Southard
C. F. Walter
Cliff Bossert
Miss Bare
Mercers
Methodist Church
Arthur
Mercer
Carol
W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
Rochelle
Methodist
Compton
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Clara O'Neil
Swank Jewelry
Buxton
Ronson & Zippo
Sy Electric Shavers
Schick — Sunbeam
Remindt
Parker & Sheaffer
Ational Clothing and Jewelry CO
Liberty Phone
W.H. Hudson
Audrey Hepburn
Anthony Perkins
The
Amazon
Lse
Cobb
Thurs & Fri
Cgay Summer Entertainment
Maurice Chevalier
Gigi
Deborah Kerr
Rossano Brazzi
Perase
Ifather’s
Berkline
Rocker
Tike Ieee
Assn
Goes Modern
Morris Lions Club
the 3 Guys
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