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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
5
Den 4 Pack 76 met Thursday afternoon with their den mother. They visited Gebhard Woods to finish Father’s Day gifts and wrap them. Dennis Thorsen served treats and will lead next meeting on July 24 with Mrs. Al Hume.
Calendar notes list events for the week: Catholic Youth Club to meet for Communion Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception Orch at 8 a.m on Sunday. Other meetings include Morris Business and Professional Woman's Club at a Methodist church with a smorgasbord supper at 6 30 p.m on Monday, Royal Neighbors at Eagle Hall 7 30 p.m., Beulah Rebekah Lodge 265 at W R C hall 7 30 p.m with memorial service, Armbruster Auxiliary at Bethlehem Lutheran church 2 p.m, Laurel Chapter O E S Friends Night at Masonic Temple 8 p.m, and Wednesday cancellation of the Woman's Club garden department meeting.
The Can Do Will Do 4 H club met to hear a talk on coffee cake and play games with toasted marshmallows served. Goose Lake Go Getters gathered to practice Share the Fun parts, with talks by Sutton family and a demonstration by Patricia Pogliano.
Mrs. Robert Barnard of Hollywood Florida and formerly Morris is visiting her mother Mrs. Ethel Barnes at 318 Liberty Street with her three young sons.
A whole paved pineapple covered in transparent plastic film is left for anyone to cut a slice. Everyone is invited to help themselves.
Admitted Dale Patterson Morris Mrs Melvin Peterson Minooka Mrs Van Peterson Sr Bloomington George Thornton Bloomington 2010 South Burn St Mrs John J Luck 1143 E Washington St Mrs Margaret Anderson Liberty St Births to Roy Ralston Route 2 a boy at 540 a m Wednesday and Leo Tiselle Route 1 Gardner a boy at 1000 a m Thursday Dismissed Mrs Phillip M Perry and daughter 604 E Jefferson St Mrs Arthur Carignan and daughter Route 1 Maz on Mrs Roy Darin and son Route 1 Mrs Silas A Webb 1221 Lisbon St Bruce Egeland 320 Meadors Circle
South Wilmington 4 H Club held at Gardner South Wilmington High School with president Kathleen Lund presiding. Twenty six members and four leaders attended. Lavonne Wogen Mary Dan danville and Sandra Residori demonstrated. July 21 Activity day at the school features food and clothing projects. 4 H Sunday observed with church service and beach picnic.
Morris Legion Post 294 held a Thursday meeting at the Legion hall where 12th District Commander Jim Kriz installed new officers. The lineup includes Silas Johnson as commander and Gene Vidal as vice commander, with awards given to members for high post membership. Guests included Kriz’s adjutant and sergeant at arms.
The Aarrestad Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon in Fellowship hall with hymns and devotions by Mrs. Vernon Harrod. It was announced there will be no general aid meeting in July or August. Sandra Harper and Cheryl Howen sang duets accompanied by Mrs. Eber Hume. Mrs. Edmund Pierce gave the Bible study. lunch was served by Mrs. Gerhard Thorsen and Mrs. Eber Hume.
The Morris Woman's Club garden department meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Morris Methodist church has been cancelled.
The Youth Center presents a record dance at St. Thomas Hall from 9 p.m. to midnight, inviting local youths to enjoy music and dancing. Organizers promote a safe, family friendly event with community support.
A garden crop feature notes eggplant joining a company with tomatoes onions and green pepper. The piece highlights growing patterns and culinary uses.
Harvey E. Smith of Morris received the Moose Pilgrim Degree of Merit at Mooseheart in a ceremony led by Pilgrim Governor Rodney H. Brandon. He is among more than 110 Moose members nationwide to earn the honor, a distinction awarded to about one in 10,000 members annually.
A parent recommends applying colorless fingernail polish to the cord stitching on a son's shoes. The coating is said to keep the stitching clean and protect it from scuffs.
The note advises adding cumin to chili con carne to enhance authentic Mexican flavor. It highlights cumin as a key spice, whether ground or seeds, to deepen aroma and warmth in the dish.
Gardner and South Wilmington Methodist churches shift assignments with Rev Raymond Bassett moving to Sibley and Rev John Osborne coming from Kempton to Gardner. Woman's Association meets and plans Father Son banquet. Briefs cover visits by local residents, hospital surgery, and school graduation events.
A list of residents and relatives visiting relatives in Ottawa and surrounding areas. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Martin and their children visited Mr. and Mrs. M. Mathison in Ottawa Saturday. Robert Rix joined them Sunday. Mrs. C. D. Allison traveled to Kankakee to stay with Dr. Charles Allison and his wife for a week. The Rantz Ballys are in Minnesota. F. H. Thygesen and J. R. Scoggin visited Henry on Sunday.
South Wilmington Firemen's Beach club will run free swimming instruction for members' children aged 8 to 17 from July 6 to July 17, mornings 10 30 to 11 30. Sign up at the beach with Al Vota or the lifeguard.
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