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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
3
Practical holiday prep tips for women include lawn height and plant care while away. Advice covers watering, weed control, staking, pest control, and packing a child’s surprise kit for the trip with simple home hacks for cleaning and safety.
Mrs Edward Douglas was guest of honor at a June 13 baby shower in the Methodist Church basement. Guests included Mrs Earl Christensen and Miss Beverly Smolik assisting with gifts. Also noted were a June 12 bride shower for Kayla Nichol, a June 12 birthday for Diane Alderson, a South Wilmington homecoming by VFW Post 1/40, and Pvt Dennis Lardi visiting family at Fort Sam Houston.
Leather garments grow in demand as designers push new looks. Samuel Roberts presents a beige suede coat with white kid leather highlights. The unusual wedding-ring collar and Emme's white kid leather cap complete the refined little girl ensemble.
The Saratoga Cemetery Aid held a Friday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs Blanchard Wix with Mrs Alfred Anderson assisting. Mrs Ralph Chelsea led prayers and devotions. Cheryl and Gary Anderson sang two songs and Mrs Lars Fosen played two organ selections.
Admitted include Robert Maddox 1025 Armstrong St and Rogelio Martinez Rte 2 Verona among others. Births note a boy to Mr and Mrs David Olson on Rte 3 Morris at 4 37 p m Friday. Dismissals include Mrs Robert Major Rte 1 Mazon and Mrs Jim Brookman and son Rte 2 Morris.
Mr and Mrs Roy W Brunner arrived June 12 from Chandler Arizona for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Brunner and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Armstrong of Forsythe Missouri former Felix residents visited recently with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Emil Micono and Shirley of Grayslake spent June 12 with relatives here. John Rossi of Detroit Michigan spent the weekend with relatives here. Mrs Robert Gubelman visited last week with her sister Mrs Frank Dudzik in Hammond Indiana. Mr and Mrs Max Newport and family of Belvidere Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson and Mr and Mrs Laverne Johnson and family of Wilmington were Sunday June 12 visitors at the Thomas Trotter home. Mrs Richard Farcus and Mrs Kenneth Dinger visited their aunt Mrs Martha Piper Saturday June 11 evening in Peotone.
Gary Alexander twenty of Braceville was ticketed for driving on a revoked license at 9 p.m. Friday in Braceville by Trooper John Perona. Unable to post a $500 cash bond he was jailed and scheduled to appear before Magistrate Chester P. Winsor this morning.
The Kitty McKinley Chapter OES held a Tuesday evening meeting in the Masonic Hall with hosts Mrs. Gilbert Gantzert and Alvin Burkhart. Two candidates were initiated and guests came from Yorkville Verona and Morris as John Struthers served as worthy patron and Mrs. George Knibbs as electa.
The Mazon Merry Makers 4-H Club met at Mazon Grade School led by president Mary Holler. Nina Harford and Mary Holler spoke on picture study. a health study on safe food handling directed by Mrs. Paul Gilmour. freezing demonstration by Mary Holler. food demonstrations by first and second year girls.
Houston Texas April AP Dr Joseph A Pierce dean of the graduate school has been elected president of Texas Southern University following a formal vote by the board. The move places Pierce in charge of the university’s academic and administrative direction.
Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey told the House Armed Services Committee that drafting about 30 000 men monthly next year would likely not disturb full-time college students. He noted many students lose deferments by dropping out or flunking, and said next year’s calls would be similar to this year’s. He again opposed lowering the draft age and suggested calling 1A over 26 deferment cases.
A 1960 Chevrolet convertible driven by Ole M. Greenley 17 of 1221 Grant St collided with a 1963 Oldsmobile convertible driven by Marlene K. Steele 21 of 1300 Lisbon St on Bedford Road as both traveled west. No tickets issued. both cars could be driven from the scene.
Seneca High School FFA members hosted and will host the nine county junior lamb show at the Seneca FFA sale barn Monday. Entries open 7 to 9 a.m. with the on foot show at 9 a.m. Judges come from the University of Illinois Extension Service and Chicago Union Stock Yards co sponsors.
Robert Hill of Mazon attending American Legion Boys State Premier at Springfield has served as a state police sergeant all week. He is sponsored by the Mazon Legion Post. Harry Burke of rural Morris has returned from Hines Veterans Hospital after a week’s stay. Luther Nelson of Verona is a surgical patient at St Joseph Hospital Joliet Room 741. George Sterritt Sr. of 908 East Main Street is a patient at Hines Veterans Hospital Ward A 216 and would enjoy messages from friends.
Plattville Lutheran Church notes announce a Couples Club picnic at the parsonage on Monday and Wednesday Bible study at 8 p.m. Sunday School ends with the final session, and summer worship begins July 3 at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday School is paused for July and August. The Plattville Methodist Church hosts the Aurora district workshop Sunday 2:30 to 5 p.m. at First Methodist in Aurora to discuss adult education philosophy, conference actions, and goals for the new year. Clyde Howell is the new official board chairman. Lutheran Church Women emphasize Cradle Roll with devotions, music, Bible gifts, baptism towel for infant Patti Lynn Olson, and news of the American Lutheran Church Women convention in Portland July 6–8. Briefs cover weddings of relatives in Racine, Wisconsin.
In New York the Communist party faces generational tensions as 27 year old Bob Duggan and 61 year old Arnold Johnson clash over strategy. Youth clubs in Los Angeles and a veteran leadership pair highlight a rift widening between under 30 reformers and elder officials seeking continuity. The Aptheker daughter warned of youth exclusion while estimates place youth members from 17 to 30 between 500 and 2,000. The left’s three main new forces are the E B Du Bois Clubs, SNCC, and Students for a Democratic Society.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jerry Krug will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Reeves Funeral Home in Coal City with Rev. Charles E. Mor ey of New Hope Presbyterian Church presiding. Burial is planned in Braceville Gardner Cemetery after weekend visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
The garden on St Vincent’s West Indian island thrives as the region’s oldest in the Western Hemisphere. It began in Kingston in 1765 to introduce exotic and commercial plants from the Far East to the West Indies.
Newark notes cover a Fruland Johnson family reunion at noon Sunday at the Newark Sportsmen's Club with hosts Mr and Mrs Ron Hill and Mr and Mrs Tracy Johnson. Other items include Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Alfred Christian and Mrs Jack Wayne, a bridal shower for Miss Marcia Johnson at Newark Lutheran Church, horse show attendance, Brownie and Junior Scout camp news, Legion Auxiliary hosts, and Men’s Club meeting details in Newark.
Calendar lists Cedar Lodge AF and AM annual family picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday in Gebhard Woods State Park. Morris Sweet Adelines rehearse 7:30 p.m. Monday in Legion Hall. Royal Neighbors meet 7:30 p.m. Monday in Eagles Hall. Laurel Chapter OES meets 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. Bring sack lunch.
On Friday night four winners received $25 prizes at the Gould Park firemen’s carnival. The awardees were Ruth Cromwell of Morris Harold J. Bell of 502 East High Street Garry Sanders of 27 George Street and Denny Thorson of 833 East Jackson Street, the event announcer said.
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