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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
4
Ruth Millett lists pitfalls to avoid for older adults to stay companionable with youth. She warns against recalling the good old days dwelling on illness or death distrust of new ideas unasked advice health as central talk and clinging to old ways. She urges forward looking independence curiosity and helpfulness to keep a hopeful spirit.
A British Comet IV jet with 45 aboard clipped the top of a 10 foot barrier at Idlewild Airport during a Sunday landing. The barrier, aimed to keep debris off a highway, suffered nose wheel and landing flap damage but no injuries were reported.
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Advance night in Kitty McKindley chapter drew guests from several towns with Mrs. Pfeifer and Mr. Davy leading as officers. Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church opened with seventy children, led by Mrs. Walker Foster Crede. closing program Friday. Rev. Henry Crede graduates from Garrett Bible Institute with rites in Evanston.
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges U S action to curb subsidized Canadian pork possibly dumped in the United States. President Charles B Shuman asks Secretary Benson and Secretary Herter to consider countervailing duties if Canada adopts deficiency payments for hogs. He cites a $25 per 100 pounds price supports and notes plans to dump future production. There is no immediate response from state or agriculture departments.
Minooka notes mention Walter Heap son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Heap attending Wesleyan Music Camp at Lake Bloomington for two weeks. Russel Knudson son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Knudson discharged from U S Army after three years with the 5th Army Band at Fort Sheridan. He and his wife Caroline attend summer school at the University of Wisconsin and will teach at Armstrong High School in Armstrong Illinois this coming school year. Cathy George remains a patient at St Joseph hospital and Mrs H C Knowles is a patient at Presbyterian hospital room 481 after surgery.
Verona volunteers hosted the Chief Shabbana Firemen's Association tour of the Dresden Nuclear plant on Monday June 15 followed by a turkey and ham dinner for 150 firefighters in the plant reception room. Attendees came from Marseilles Seneca Morris Minooka Channahon Braceville Gardner Essex South Wilmington Elwood Coal City Mazon Ransom Reading Verona.
The Rev. Raymond Bassett preached his farewell sermon in the South Wilmington Methodist church on June 14 and was assigned as pastor in Sibley. The Rev. John Osborne will lead Gardner and South Wilmington churches. Friends hosted Donnie’s fourth birthday with games, refreshments, gifts, and ecards for guests including Diane Alderson, Cindy Simms, Jimmie Hadden, and others.
Nationwide indicators show a growing boom as personal incomes reach a high pace and factory output hits records. Auto sales for early June rise sharply, home appliances rebound, and furniture makers anticipate strong year-end demand amid higher prices.
About 330 students from elementary and junior high attend the Junior Band camp running June 14 to 27 at the University of Illinois. Led by George Reynolds the group will perform a public concert at 8 p.m. June 26 in the Big Top Canvas Theater after two weeks of rehearsals and activities at Allen Hall.
One year ago Morris firemen worked late into the night to complete preparations for the open house and dedication of Morris new fire station this afternoon and evening.
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