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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1960
Page
3
Bethlehem Lutheran church and Op dyke school hosted a two week Bible school with 262 children enrolled and 21 teachers. The session theme was Teach Us to Pray from The Lord's Prayer. The closing Friday featured a viewing of the film Martin Luther.
The Illinois GOP gathering in Chicago discussed a party platform to be adopted at a later adjourned meeting, with about 2,000 delegates expected. Also on the agenda was nominating three candidates for University of Illinois trustees. A civic Lincoln tribute linked to the Decatur event complemented the state meeting. Dirksen was absent from the convention.
Three incidents are reported: a minor two car rear end collision on West Jefferson near the Masonic temple with no injuries, a car hubcap theft from Duane Olson at Morris, and youths throwing bones at cars near the temple with no one present when police arrived.
Gardner resident George Wise who never married died leaving his mother Mrs. Margaret Wise and brothers Lester and Glenn in Gardner and Emery Wise in Morris. Survived by two nieces and three nephews. Preceded by father George Wise and sister Edith. He was a member of the Gardner post American Legion.
A note discusses using 1957 water billings to raise revenue for a new water tank, main and related appurtenances to complete the nemaat ic pluseer.
After a 15 minute address, Eisenhower received a three minute ovation as the crowd shouted cheered and applauded at the windup demonstrating strong public support.
James A. De Chausse of West Ave was ticketed by Trooper R Current for operating a vehicle with no registration plates. He appeared before Justice Chester P Winsor and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
Fern Nichols 30 of Channahon died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for 2 p m Monday at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet with Rev Hawkins officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation today 3-5 and 7-10 p m and Sunday 2-5 and 7-10 p m. Born Fern Frederick daughter of Mrs. John Dempsey and Earl Frederick. Survived by husband Robert Nichols two sons Martin and Michael and several cousins.
Funeral services for Carrie Olson died Wednesday were conducted at 1 p.m. in the Fin land chapel and at 2 p.m. in West Lisbon Lutheran church. Rev. Harold Norheim officiated and was soloist. Pallbearers were Clarence Ness Irving Sandvick William House Tilman Wicks Lawrence Seim and Arthur Seim. Burial followed in West Lisbon Lutheran cemetery.
Funeral services for A. R. Bert Newport, 89, who died Thursday evening, were conducted at 2 30 PM in the Davis Funeral chapel. Rev. Harold Kelley officiated with organist Mrs. Dale Steffen. Pallbearers were William Newport James Gale Charles Gorham Lucius Gorham Albert Hume and James Black. Burial followed in Evergreen cemetery.
Report notes lions in Africa avoid attacking humans unless provoked or frightened. Researchers observe cautious behavior in sightings and interactions, suggesting rare fatal encounters when humans trigger fear or aggression.
The Young Democratic club of Morris teams with clubs from Kane DuPage DeKalb Lake and McHenry to host a testimonial dinner for Louis P Farina Chicago retiring as president of the Young Democrats of Illinois The Blue Moon ballroom near Elgin will host July 1 at 8 PM about 259 guests expected Democratic state office candidates anticipated to attend Gerald Hewitt of Elgin chairs the dinner committee Dr O William Hiles of Morris handles Grundy county ticket sales
Grundy County Rod and Gun Club invites all members to an 8 p m meeting at the club house on Tuesday with a brief business session followed by movies and lunch. A weekend work session began today with assignments by committee chairmen and time credited on work cards. main task is tile flooring in the club room.
Catholic Youth club members will receive communion in a group at Immaculate church during the 8 a.m. mass on Sunday. A dancing party for club members is planned in the Knights of Columbus hall from 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. E. K. Hill was installed president of the Mazon unit of the American Legion auxiliary in the Legion hall. Delegates were chosen for the spring convention June 30 at Mendota. Winners in an area essay contest and Girls State representative Judy Baton were announced.
Goose Lake Country club hosts hold a Thursday session at Miss Perry's home with nine members and three guests. July 17 picnic is planned at Goold park with drinks. Mrs. Peacock led a program on the US flag and citizenship assisted by Mrs. Rogers. An instrumental trio performed. W.S.C.S. luncheon set for Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. Circle four hosts. Rotary club schedules a family picnic at Gebhard Woods State park Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner noon at Sycamore park hosts Mr. and Mrs. Gary Anderson for the Jacobson family reunion.
A brief remark attributed to Albert Einstein suggests he believed the future arrives quickly. The quote frames time as an imminent concept rather than a distant plan.
Joyce Gardner and Lyle Jacobsgaard married May 29 at the Methodist church with Rev. John Osborn officiating. Attendants wore lavender gowns. reception followed in the church parlor. The couple, now residing in Gardner, are employed in Dwight and Kankakee respectively, with guests from multiple Illinois towns and Indiana.
The 28th annual Wilkinson reunion met Sunday in the church dining room at the fair grounds with a pot luck noon meal and a social afternoon. Light refreshments followed.
Admitted Mrs. Oliver Haag and others listed from Coal City Braceville and Liberty Street. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tollefson of Minooka at 9 53 am today. Discharges include Becky Waksdal and several others with addresses in Ma zon Seneca Benton Street Main Street and Route 2.
Mrs. Rasmus Hextell of Route 4 came home Friday from St. Joseph's hospital Joliet where she underwent surgery. Walter Lacyk of Morris departed by plane Friday for a 24 month tour of Europe.
The Sugar and Spice 4 H club met with Linda and Ann Phillips and Mrs Helen Rasmuson as leader. Talks and demonstrations by Burnham Flatness McIntyre and Burnham. Readings by Boss and Rasmusson. Share the fun discussed.
Norma Jean Small from Dubuque and James Rodosky of Kinsman wed at Sacred Heart church in Kinsman in a 10 am double ring ceremony. The bridal party wore pastel gowns, attendants carried carnations, and a reception followed in the VFW hall. The couple will reside in Kinsman where the groom works in the family grocery business.
Cub Scout Den 2 of Pack 454 met with its den mother on Thursday afternoon. Donnie Brown served treats and the group hiked 2 4 miles to the first bridge and back. They crafted Father’s Day gifts after the hike with Bennie Skaggs serving as buckskin keeper.
Monday supper by Mission Crusaders at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 6 30 p m. Thursday W S C S cooperative luncheon and organization meeting at Methodist Church at 12 20 p m. Wednesday Registered Nurses club picnic postponed and Skillet Sisters club meeting with Mrs J Francis Buck at 1 30 p m.
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