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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1957

Page

4

Divorce Granted for Faye Clampitt from Lor en Clampitt

Faye Clampitt of Morris is granted a divorce from Lor en Clampitt of Morris on grounds of cruelty.

Faye Clampitt Morris Loren Clampitt

Gardening Not Hobby For Relaxing Any More

Ruth Millett notes gardening has become a complex, work heavy task with a wide array of equipment. She compares modern lawn care to a demanding routine, questioning relaxing aspects and recalling simpler childhood lawns before extensive feeding, spraying, and weed control.

New England

Tuneful Topics and Puzzles From Page One

A list of clue style entries includes Old Black Range, Sea eagle, Funeral not, Molten rock, Make 1b edging, Places definitely, Slim, Notions, Legal matters, Heraldic band, Insects, Flying creature, Seesaw Margery, Stove, Classifications, Grain beard, Revised, Male child, Popular songs, Small antelopes, Trail of the Lonesome, Lair, Tanning material, Tell, Permeate, Son of Honest Abe Lincoln, Leer, Operatic solo, Finish, Caresses, Deceased. Down clues feature Spurts, Spoken, Amuse, Retains.

Tell Abe Lincoln Caresses

Puzzle Answers: Musical Instruments to Roman Emperor

Solution list maps clues to entries: 5 Musical instrument 6 Minute particle Greek letter 3- toombo 9 Mist 10 Eye part 11 Russian agency 17 Sang gaily 19 Birds' hon 23 Furies 24 Exclam at 25 Roman emperor 26 Cereal 27 Explodes 28 Region 29 Stuffs 1 Moral codes 3 African river 38 Holding 40 Glass panels 41 Fear 42 Organ part 43 Incite 44 Fountain drink call 46 Continent 47 Musical sound 48 Icelandic sagas 50 Passing fancy.

Florida Man Fined Here

Charles Wesley Brown of Jacksonville Florida was fined 20 dollars plus costs in the court of Justice of the Peace Chester P Winsor on charges of having no operator license and illegal transportation of liquor. He was arrested south of Morrison Route 47 by state police officer Thomas S Fedash after two passengers in his car were seen drinking beer.

Charles Wesley Brown Jacksonville Fla Court of Justice of the Peace Chester P. Winsor Brown Morrison Rte Thomas S. Fedash

Morris Legion Post Installs New Officers

John Maunder was installed as commander of Morris post of the American Legion at a Legion home meeting Thursday night. James Kriz served as instal ling officer. Other officers installed include George Howe senior vice commander William Beem junior vice commander Howard Cook finance officer Edward Kulig sergeant at arms Wilfred Dix chaplain Irvin Day service officer and Merton Freeland historian. Upcoming events listed include a 12th district meeting at Sycamore at 2 p.m. Sunday a county council election at 8 p.m. June 27 and a Second division meeting at Waukegan at 10 a.m. July 7 with a parade in the afternoon.

John Maunder Morris Post American Legion Legion James Kriz 12Th District Maunder George Howe William Beem Howard Cook Edward Kulig Wilfred Dix Irvin Day Merton Freeland Sycamore Waukegan

Illinois approves new school transportation aid formula

Illinois moves a new state aid formula for school transportation costs through the Senate awaiting House action. The plan caps state reimbursement at 40 percent of district costs or a flat per pupil rate, tied to population density. It allows a two cent per $100 property tax levy without referendum to fund the costs.

Senate House

Kremlin Blackout Suppresses U N Hungary Report

London reports indicate the Kremlin blocked all public comment on the United Nations condemnation of Soviet repression during the Hungarian uprising. Soviet newspapers did not carry the report and Moscow radio omitted it from home service broadcasts.

London Kremlin United Nations Moscow Radio

Soviet Torpedo Boats Pass Bosporus En Route to Med

Three Soviet torpedo boats slipped through the Bosporus this morning heading for the Mediterranean to join three larger warships from the Black Sea fleet. Moscow said the ships were bound for the Baltic for maneuvers.

Istanbul Bosporus Strait Russia Black Sea Mediterranean Turkey Baltic

Obituary for Frank A. Graper Gun Smith and Trap Shooter

Frank A. Graper 74 of Custer Park died at home after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Patterson funeral home Braidwood with burial in Custer Park cemetery. A renowned gun smith and former top ten trap shooter, he belonged to Will County Sportsmen's club. Survived by cousins Mrs. FE Drinkwater Evanston and August Stecketer Chicago Heights.

Frank A. Graper Custer Park Patterson Braidwood Graper United States Will County Sportsmen's Club FE. L. Drinkwater Evanston August Stecketer Chicago Heights

Red Cross Officer Goes On Two Week East Vacation

Mrs. Arley Munts Grundy county Red Cross executive secretary leaves Monday for two weeks visiting her daughter in Pittsburgh and then Washington and New York. Mrs. Chaufour of France travels with her. Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Mitchell volunteer to cover office and home service work during the absence.

Arley Munts Grundy County Red Cross Raoul Chaufour France East Chester Hunt Charles Mitchell Munts

Medinah Shrine Club Day Parade and Pageant in Joliet

Joliet hosts Medinah Shrine Club Day with a 2 mile parade at 2 30 pm featuring Oriental band motor patrols camels and Baghdad 40 thieves followed by a 7 30 pm three phase pageant at Joliet Memorial Stadium open to the public. Traffic control will be provided by city and county police and auxiliaries.

Medinah Shrine Club Joliet Joliet Memorial Stadium Black Horse 40 Thieves Baghdad Joliet City

Wauponsee 4-H Club Outdoor Supper and July Meetings

The Wauponsee Handy 4-H Club met for an outdoor supper at Janet Ryders with safety talks on electricity. Plans set for July 10 at Barbara Phillips and Dianne Phillips home and July 18 at Kathleen Hextell's home. Demonstrations by Barbara Phillips and Diane Chouinard. Linda Henderson led recreation. Vienna Work Happy-Stay Happy 4-H Club met at Mrs. Manning’s home for pledge, Share-the-Fun planning, talks by Malin Green Hollenbeck Ragan and Manning, plus games and lunch by Kuhn and Severson.

Wauponsee Handy Ans 4 Janet Ryders Barbara Dianne Phillips Barbara Phillips Diane Chouinard Linda Henderson Kathleen Hextell Linda Hendrickson Vienna Joseph Manning Mary Lou Malin Louise Green Elaine Hollenbeck Patsy Ragan Marge Manning Eleanor Kuhn Shirley Severson

Beavers Family Welcomes Son Then Ace at Gillespie Park

Greensboro resident W. B. Beavers welcomed his first child on June 20, 1957 and celebrated with a round of golf at Gillespie Park where his tee shot on the 274 yard 12th hole for a hole in one captured local attention.

Greensboro N. C W. B. Beavers Beavers Gillespie Park

Montanus Named to NIU Honor Roll One Year Ago

One year ago Lee Montanus son of Rev H C Montanus 210 EF Jackson Sr was named to the honor roll at Northern Illinois State college DeKalb after completing the second semester A son was born in People's hospital LaSalle to Mr and Mrs William Davis Mr and Mrs Matthew English and their son Pete of Lexington visited Mr and Mrs George B Allen of Braceville

Lee Montanus H. C. Montanus EF. Jackson Sr Northern Illinois State College DeKalb People’s Hospital, LaSalle William Davis Matthew English Pete Lexington George B. Allen Braceville

Morris High School Class of 1919 Hosts Second Reunion

Ten years after graduation Morris Rural area alumni gathered at Morris Country Club for a reunion. A son was born at Morris Hospital to Mr and Mrs Einer Soren son of Gardner. Miss Anna Lucille Wolfe wed William J Peterson at Immaculate Conception Church.

Morris High School Morris Country Club Morris Hospital Einer Sorenson Gardner Anna Lucille Wolfe William J. Peterson Immaculate Conception Church

Gardner couple wed in Lutheran church ceremony

Twenty years ago Miss Carol Lockrem of Gardner and T. Ronald Sykes were united in marriage by Rev. C. M. Hanson in the Lutheran church. Mrs. Estella Platt returned after a week visiting relatives in Fairbury.

Carol Lockrem Gardner T. Ronald Sykes C. M. Hanson Estella Platt Fairbury

Three Victims of Ptomaine Poisoning Identified in Report

The article notes James Bell and his two daughters Anna and Laura were very ill from ptomaine poisoning. It also mentions a newborn son in Britt hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Heath. Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom ruled that money found in slot machines belongs to the machine owners.

James Bell Anna Laura Britt Hospital George Heath Oscar Carlstrom

Summer Outlook: Dandelions Ragweed Pollen and Baseball

Summer brings dandelions in lawns and ragweed pollen soon, annoying hay fever sufferers. TV shows fade as baseball interest climbs daily, and the season remains a welcome change starting after Christmas.

Germany Italy relax China trade curbs as others follow

Frankfurt dispatch reports West Germany has abolished special restrictions on trade with Peiping mirroring Britain's move. Italy joined, with Tokyo sources saying Japan would follow next month. Germany and Italy thus become the seventh and eighth nations to ease the U S lead on China trade.

Frankfurt Germany West Germany China Britain Peiping Italy Tokyo Japan U. S

Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Late Night Lineup

A dense listing of television programs for the evening hour by hour. Notable items include news and sports segments, dramas, talk shows, and late-night movies across channels 2 5 7 9 11. The lineup features recurring anchors and series such as News, Sportscast, and The World Rebuilds, with film and variety entries into the early hours.

Minooka Foundry Ransacked in Early Morning Break-In

Sheriff John E. G. Olson reports the Minooka foundry was entered by breaking a door glass early today. No items were taken and no further damage was noted, authorities said.

Minooka John E. G. Olson Olson

Marines Train Two Morris Reservists At Joliet Base

Two Morris County reservists PFC John L. Morel Jr and Pvt Gordon E. Gross train two weeks at MCB Joliet with the 9th Automatic Weapons Battery. The program includes desert and anti aircraft firing, light machine guns, 3.5 rockets, grenades, drill and night exercises. Weekend liberty offers trips to Los Angeles Long Beach Disneyland and Hollywood.

Palms Calif Morris John L. Morel, Jr Jeerson St Gordon E. Gross E. Illiams Ave Joliet Marine Corps California Los Angeles Long Beach Disneyland Hollywood

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