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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1957
Page
5
Passengers can pay an additional one shilling on certain British rail lines where No Standing is allowed. The text notes Alexander Hamilton born on Nevis in the British West Indies. Area cited is 50 square miles.
Milford Peart seeks help locating a tile line on his Vienna township farm using a cross trench with small tiling equipment. A surface drain survey was completed for Ray Drinan’s farm near Kinman. Joint meeting of the Soil Conservation District board and Extension Planning council discussed future tours and events, including a July 9 conservation tour and an August 16 county wide field day and plowing contest at Dan Hill farm southeast of Mazon.
A pair of Republican proposals in Illinois aim to abolish municipalities under 50 residents including Rainbow Gardens near Belvidere in Boone County. If enacted, the power to revoke Rainbow Gardens license would rest with the county board subject to circuit court review, potentially affecting Torino and Central City as well. The House bill advances toward Senate passage as support from Belvidere and local residents grows.
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H club met at Mrs. Floyd Sir's home on Wednesday. Mary Dunn demonstrated sewing, Kathy Weppler gave a safety talk, and Linda Hexdall spoke on needles. A game followed with Patty Feeney serving refreshments. Barbara Gabel reported.
Campers will enjoy ice cream and arena shows during their stay. Activities include campfires, tours, excursions, field sports, and evening programs with swapping. Religious observances will be guided by chaplains of all faiths throughout the stay.
Verona police report two hubcaps stolen from a 1957 automobile owned by James Finch. The theft occurred late last night while Finch parked outside the Saratoga Inn.
The article reports on a proposed constitutional change for an annual 50 day budget session in even years and a six month odd year session. It also notes the House vote 105 to 48 defeating an 18 year voting age amendment and 92 votes failing to eliminate the state auditor's office amid criticism of past treasury looting by ex auditor Orville E. Hodge.
Providence report says Mrs. Agnes Goldberg cracked an egg that contained three yolks. She noted a 37 year habit of cracking eggs and never saw such a finding before. Dr. William H. Wiley of the University of Rhode Island poultry department explained new pullets may behave unpredictably as they adjust.
Mrs. Rose Calleia of 3342 S. Parnell Ave reports losing 54 pounds using Rennel Concentrate from a home recipe. She began at 170 pounds and now weighs 116, saying she feels better and shops for clothes with renewed confidence. She recommends Rennel to relatives and friends who are now using it. Get Rennel at your drug store.
Tri County Chapter of Credit Unions plans a display at Chicagoland Fair Saturday. Russell Matteson Morris chapter president and Howard Lovel Morris chapter vice president will lead the exhibits detailing how unions serve about 700000 Illinois savers and borrowers.
Robert Boys, 20, of rural Morris, appeared in Justice Dix's court on a single license plate and muffler noise charge. He was fined 10 dollars for each count plus costs. Robert Shellhammer of N Division Street was ticketed for parking near a fire hydrant and fined 5 dollars plus costs by Justice Dix.
In Formosa a court martial sentenced 11 persons to prison terms from five months to one year for complicity in Taipei anti American riots last month.
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