Open House Honors Mr and Mrs Charles Ayers at Morris Club
About 200 guests attended a Sunday open house at Morris Country Club for Mr and Mrs Charles Ayers. Attendees came from For Myers Beach Florida Chicago Joliet Elgin Sandwich Plano Hinckley Seneca Ottawa Yorkville and Oswego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ayers
Charles
Chick) Ayers
Morris Country Club
Myers Beach
Fla
Chicago
Joliet
Elgin
Sandwich
Plano
Hinckley
Seneca
Ottawa
Yorkville
Oswego
Richard Backstrom
Alfred A’hern
Albert Weinreich Sr
James Cheli
Willard Sheedy Jr
Kenneth Dibble
Che@! Hexdall
Marlene Varland
Brookfield Couple Wed by Justice at Home Ceremony
Miss Rita Jean Filips 18 and Richard Allan Cerv 21 both of Brookfield were married by Justice W L Dix in his home at 3 p m Wednesday Attendants were Richard Dyura and Terrence Michelson of Brookfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bri_ ifield
Rita Jean Filips
Richard Allan Cerv
Brookfield
Justice W. L. Dix
Richard Dyura
Terrence Michelson
Hospital Notes Admits Several, Lists Patrons
Hospital notes show visiting hours 2:30 to 3:30 PM and 7 to 8:30 PM. Admitted include Olen Hudson at 1001 Spruce Street and Mildred Rives at 617 Wauponsee Street plus George Laursen Morris area Route 2, Howard Misener Route 5 Morris, Marie Roost Dwight. Miss Verne Roost? Detected. Others Missed include Leo Trelle and son Gardner, Joseph Ingraham and son Verona, Knute Peterson 618 East North Street, William Hardin Route 1 Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olen Hudson
Spruce St
Robert A Weidner
Meadors Circle
Mildred Rives
Wauponsee St
Francis Laursen
Rte
Morris
Howard Misener
Marie Roost
Dwight
Leo Trelle
Gardner
Joseph Ingraham
Verona
Knute Peterson
E. North St
William Hardin
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples
Richard A Cerv 21 of Brookfield and Rita J Filips 18 of Brookfield obtain a license. E Fredericks 31 of Joliet and Nancy J Hembrough 16 of Joliet also receive licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Alan Cerv
Brookfield
Rita Jeanne Filips
Ster E. Fredericks
Joliet
Nancy Jane Hembrough
Welsh Stephensen Wedding Takes Place in California
Susan Stephensen and Pfc. James M. Welsh married in a June 13 ceremony at the First Christian church in Pacific Grove California. The bride, from McMinnville Oregon, wore a linen sheath with moss green details. The groom is stationed at Fort Ord with the Army. Attendants included Sandra Stephenson and Pvt. Mike McPhillips. The couple honeymooned in Carmel and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene R. Stephensen
Adams St
McMinnville
Ore
Susan
James M. Welsh
George M. Welsh
Railroad St
Morris
First Christian
Sandra Stephenson
Mike McPhillips
Carmel
Calif
Fort Ord
Armed Forces
E. E. Breuer
Marilyn
Joost Ave
San Francisco
Boy Scout Den 5 Pack 71 Welcomes New Member
Cub Stouts of Den 5 Pack 71 met with den mother Mrs Arden Chappel on Tuesday afternoon. They worked on butterfly nets and played a game for a big game hunt. Ronald Gilchrist was welcomed as a new member and Robert Malmquist served treats. Steve Peterson kept the buck skin report.
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Den
Arden Chappel
Ronald Gilchrist
Robert Malmquist
Steve Peterson
Thursday and Friday Club Meetings and Local Events
Calendar notes list The J F F club meeting with Mrs Gene McCardle at 8 p m and VFW Post gathering at the post home also at 8 p m Mothers of World War II meet in American Legion hall at 7 30 p m Women of the Moose install officers at Moose home 8 p m Saratoga Cemetery Aid meeting at Bethlehem Lutheran church 2 p m Past Matrons meet at 7 p m at the Food Centre Cedar Lodge open installation at Masonic Temple 8 p m Ryder Reunion at Gould Park Sunday at noon The item also offers cooking tips for potatoes and a ginger cream cheese tea sandwich filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F.F. Club
Gene McCardle
VFW
Post Home
American Legion Hall
Women of the Moose
Moose Home
Saratoga Cemetery Aid
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Women’s Bible Class
Methodist Church
Cedar Lodge
Masonic Temple
Gould Park
Vandals Damage Church and Home in Morris
Police blame vandals in a two tone car for smashing Bethlehem Lutheran church bulletin board glass and a window at Dr. Edward Connor’s home on North Street. 11:07 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. alarms logged. car description provided but no further clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Edward Connor
W. North Street
Dr. Connor
Traffic Court Records Harling Fined In Improper Passing Case
LaVern Harling of Morris was ticketed by Officer William Strum for improper passing and lane usage. He appeared before Justice W. L. Dix and paid a $25 fine plus costs. Fresh baby beets noted with tender tops suited to spinach-like cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Harling
Morris
William Strum
Harling
W. L. Dix
Approve 55 Percent Assessment Limit Bills In Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate Revenue Committee approved 74 bills to cap property tax multipliers at 55 percent of full value. Sen. James Monroe opposed after voting against the measures upon reconsideration. The measures, already passed by the House, would lower assessments from 100 percent to 55 percent. The Judiciary Committee also backed House bills to reduce justices of the peace and pay them a salary instead of fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Senate Revenue Committee
John Morris
Chadwick
Senate
James Monroe
Collinsville
Monroe
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Warning Over Moved Signs At Route 6 And 47 Intersection
Sheriff Edward Wilt warned the public about barricades and road signs that were moved Wednesday night at the Route 6 and 47 intersection to mislead drivers. He said anyone responsible will face serious trouble and that deputies will monitor for repeats after a midnight prank report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wilt
Police Progress In House And Senate Action Summary
Police measures move through the House and head to the Senate. Lawmakers approve allowing downstate county clerks to close offices on Saturdays except the Saturday before elections. Poultry dealer licenses rise from $1 to $10. State employer car purchases capped at $2 450 including trade-in. Petit larceny threshold broadens from goods valued at $50 to $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Downstate
Joseph Zalar Veteran Will Official Dies at 79
Funeral services are set for Saturday for Joseph Zalar 79 veteran Will County official who died Wednesday He served on the Will County Board of Supervisors for over 20 years and was assistant supervisor of Joliet Township and president of the county forest preserve board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Ill
Joseph Zalar
Will County
Zalar
Will County Board of Supervisors
Joliet Township
County Forest Preserve Board
Theft Reported in Morris Car at Paper Mills
Larry Kingman reported to Morris police that two hub caps and two fender skirts were stolen from his car parked at Morris Paper Mills. The theft occurred between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday. Patronize Morris Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Kingman
E. Jackson Street
Morris
Morris Paper Mills
Kingman
Buddhist monk on a motorcycle finds Shangri La in Kyoto
Robert Carl Wheeler, 35, a Buddhist monk by name Shuzen, travels barefooted with a begging bowl in Kyoto. An American trio including William Figgare and Philip Eichmann has sought Eastern philosophy in Japan, teaching English at Kyoto Women's University while pursuing Buddhist life.
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John Roderick
Kyoto
Japan
Yul Brynner
Robert Carl Wheeler
Hollywood
Missouran
Pacific
William Figgare
Boston
Philip Karl Ebichmann
United States
Europe
Wheeler
Shuzen
Kyoto Women’s University
St. Joseph
University of Nebraska
Hawaii
University of
Mexico
Tokyo
Eichmann
Aurora Man Kills Wife Then Self
Aurora police reported a part time bartender Rollin Calhoun 29 of 528 Broadway killed his wife Delores 22 and then himself with a shotgun after an argument at home. Their six month old daughter in a crib was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Donald Hutchinson
Rollin Calhoun
S. Broadway
Delores
Hutchinson
Calhoon
Obituary Joseph G. Magner 76 Morris resident
Joseph G Magner 76 died at Morris hospital after four weeks as a patient. He was born July 13 1882 in Onarga son of the late Rev W C and Maria Stevenson Magner. Survivors include wife Ida Watson two children William and Mrs Harry Lucas four grandchildren five great grandchildren and a brother Paul. Burial in Evergreen cemetery with services at Davis chapel led by Rev Harold M Kelley. He was a former Woelfel Leather employee and Gould Park pool custodian member of Cedar lodge A F and A M.
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Joseph G. Magner
Joseph
Magner
Morris Hospital
Davis Funeral Home
Davis Chapel
Harold M. Kelley
Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Magner
Onarga
W. C
Maria Stevenson Magner
Morris
Paris
Ill
Woelfel Leather Co
Gould Park
Cedar Lodge
A.F
A.M
Ida Watson
Harry Lucas
Chicago
William Magner
Paul Magner
Funeral services held for Matthew V Ford in town
Matthew V Ford 91 died here Tuesday at his son Foster M Ford's home. Funeral rites were conducted in Davis Funeral chapel and the body shipped to Smyrna Delaware for services and burial. Rev Harold M Kelley officiated here with Arvid Johnson as soloist and Ruth Huseby on piano. Services in Smyrna were conducted Saturday at 2 pm in W A Faries Funeral chapel and burial planned in Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew V. Ford
Foster M. Ford
Davis
Smyrna
Del
Harold M. Kelley
Arvid Johnson
Ruth Huseby
W. A
Camp Activity Supervisors Named for Volunteer Week
Besides Mrs Tweet en, camp activities were overseen by Mrs Ben Bernstein chair of the camp committee, Mrs Ray Younger equipment chair, Mrs Lester Thorson who supervised nursery for adult volunteers, Mrs Peter Limbach who supervised nursery the first week, and adult leaders Mrs Clyde Hiney Mrs Robert Kitterman Mrs Frank Hansen Mrs Melvin Guard Mrs Robert Wills Mrs A Bartel Mrs Robert Bradley and Mrs Lester Fosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweeten
Ben Bernstein
Ray Younger
Lester Thorson
Peter Limbach
Clyde Hiney
Robert Kitterman
Frank Hansen
Melvin Guard
Robert Wills
A. Bartel
Robert Bradley
Lester Fosen
Mrs Sullivan 71 Morris native dies in Detroit home
Mrs James T Sullivan aged 71 and a Morris native died Wednesday at her home 4100 Bedford Road Detroit Michigan. Funeral and burial will be in Mt Olivet cemetery Detroit. She was born Helen Hansen in Morris and is survived by her husband four daughters two sons 18 grandchildren five sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Sullivan
Morris
Bedford Road
Detroit
Mich
Mt. Olivet
Sullivan
Helen Hansen
Priest Wheeler’s Path in Tendai Buddhist Study
Wheeler spent a year and a half studying the Tendai sect and learning Buddhism and Japanese. After ordination he read the sutras for a year and practiced a mendicant’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Wheeler
Funeral services for Frank Marr in Modesto
Frank Marr, 61, died Friday in Modesto California. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. E P McDonough officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. J H Telfer. Pallbearers included Arthur Griffin August Black Fremont Finland Willard Olson Douglas Hynds and George McTernan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marr
Modesto
Calif
Immaculate Conception Church
E. P. McDonough
J. H. Telfer
Arthur Griffin
August Black
Fremont Finland
Willard Olson
Douglas Hynds
George McTernan
Diverse Somali Dialects Highlighted Across Regions
The text notes there is no single written language among the natives of French British and Italian Somaliland. It states Somalis speak a thousand and one native dialects across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somaliland
Satchmo Hospitalized After Heart Weakness In Rome
The 60 mile bus ride and heat left Louis Armstrong exhausted and sick. Doctors reported his temperature over 102 and unconsciousness for three hours. A medical bulletin credited heart medicine and oxygen as he remains under care at a Rome hospital near the Festival of Two Worlds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Luigi Condorelli
Cardiological Assa
Cataldo Cassano
Pietro Mazzoni
Armstrong
Eisenhower to Launch Britannia Seaway Voyage
President Eisenhower sails aboard the Britannia to open the seaway canal with formal gates. He tours Lake St. Louis watching warships pass, then departs Beauharnois Locks to return to Washington after five hours aboard. The trip may affect views on presidential yachts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaway Canal
Lake St. Louis
Beauharnois
Lake Ontario
Washington
Eisenhower
Prince Philip
United States
Chicago
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Irs
Ray Hextell
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J. C. Kingman
Debra
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Coal City
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O.D. Visual Services
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Linden A. Crumbaugh
LeRoy
Charlotte Sue
Richard Henry Burgess
Henry Burgess
Minooka
Miss Crumbaugh
Morris Community High School
Main and
Franklin
Will
Shangri-La
C. H. Hynds
Coats
London
Satchmo
Ike
Ashton’s Paper Depot
Fremont Ave
U.S
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M. Bts
Aia Min Wee Ae
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Sidney Poitier
Dean Stockwell
Compulsion
Natalie Trundy
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