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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

3

Soloist Miss Nancy Holler at Illinois Summer Youth Music concert

Miss Nancy Holler daughter of Mr and Mrs H Allen Holler of Mazon appeared as a soloist at the University of Illinois as the Senior Opera Group presented scenes from seven operas during one of five free public concerts this week. Mrs Sadie Russell of Wilmington is visiting sister Mrs Leslie Davidson at 1229 Division St.

Nancy Holler H. Allen Holler Mazon University of Ilinois Illinois Sadie Russell Wilmington Leslie Davidson Division St

Luncheon Sandwich Fills Vary With Seasoning and Bread

A luncheon sandwich needs about a quarter cup of filling for balance but if the filling is highly seasoned and the bread is thin a few tablespoons may suffice to achieve the right taste and texture.

Baptist Women Hold Meeting in Goold Park

The Women's Mission Society of the Baptist church met in Goold Park for a Thursday morning gathering with 25 members served refreshments by the Rosemary Gilson circle. Mrs. Oller man led devotions and Mrs. Tabler led a brief business session.

Women's Mission Society of the Baptist Church Goold Park Rosemary Gilson Robert Ollerman Edward Tabler County Rest Home Erickson Convalescent Hospital Anna Grey Patricia Coates

Saratoga cemetery aid society meets in Grace Lutheran

The Saratoga cemetery aid society gathered Thursday afternoon at Grace Lutheran church for a singing filled meeting. Janice Jor stad and Carol Johnson performed solos with piano by Barbara Heap and Lois Kaldheim. Rev. Ralph Chelsea led devotions and prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. Winnie Stangland, Mrs. Bertha Enger, Mrs. John Dorheim and Mrs. Helen Berg. Next meeting set for July 28.

Saratoga Cemetery Aid Society Grace Lutheran Church Janice Jorstad Herbert Davidson Barbara Heap Chester Hauge Carol Johnson Lois Kaldheim Ralph Chelsea Winnie Stangland Bertha Enger John Dorheim Helen Berg

Hills Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Gerald O Hill plan an open house at their home on Route 52 Sunday July 16 to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends are invited from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Their children Gerri Nanci and Sandy will host.

Lisbon Gerald O. Hill Rte Gerri Nanci Sandy

Hospital Notes and Admitted and Births lines

Admitted Thurman Kald heim Kankakee. Births: to Wendell Slater and wife a girl at 11 25 a.m. Thursday and to Le Roy Harrington and wife a girl at 6 07 a.m. today. Dismissed: Mary Mc Cleary Gordon Holderman Ernest Valerio Kenneth Bannon

Thurman Kaldheim Kankakee Wendell Slater East Main St LeRoy Harrington Kiersted St Mary McCleary East Douglas St Kip Navy Coal City Gordon Holderman Rte Ernest Valerio Liberty St Kenneth Bannon

Plattville WSCS Luncheon and Local Social News

Plattville details WSCS luncheon at the church with Mrs. Lee Corrigan in charge. Ethel Blackman played organ solos, Mabel Van Slyke led devotions, and a duet by Donald Brownson and Dean Hodney with Mrs. Perrin refreshments. Also notes a sacred concert, Orion WSCS group movie night, 50th anniversary of Elmer and Gladys Tabler with 165 guests, and local visits including Boys State attendees Pensyl and Clayton.

Plattville WSCS Lee Corrigan Ethel Blackman Mabel van Slyke Donald Brownson Aurora Dean Hodney Oswego Robert Devereaux Plainfield Kenneth Perrin Orion Group Himes Yorkville Elmer Tabler Gladys Leifheit Audrey Bell Harry Rockenback Joshua van Zandt Ernest Zieter Edward Leifheit Edna Hester Josphua van Zandt Joliet Clifford Pensyl David Clayton Boys State Springfield Gerald Finnestad Chicago

Miss Dixie Lee Cameron Weds Gary S Swor in Morris Methodist Church

Miss Dixie Lee Cameron daughter of Mr and Mrs James D Cameron and Gary S Swor son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Swor were married June 10 in Morris Methodist church. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with organ accompaniment and a cascade bouquet. The couple honeymooned at Osakis Minnesota and reside at 605 2 Armstrong Street.

Dixie Lee Cameron James D. Cameron First Ave Gary S. Swor Oscar Swor Lisbon St Morris Methodist Church Harold M. Kelley Ruth Huseby Judy Kresse Dick Swor Tony Cameron Clyde Trisco Chicago Union Hall Ann Wheeler Peggy Clausel Peggy Momper Ginger Wise Osakis Minn Armstrong Street

Calendar Notes: Local Home Bureau and 4-H Club Meet

The Saratoga Home Bureau unit and Hillcrest 4-H club meet at Grace Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Community members are invited to attend and participate.

Saratoga Home Bureau Hillcrest Grace Church

Engagement announced for Jeannie Penoyer to Robert Small

Mr and Mrs Robert Penoyer of Seneca announce the engagement of their daughter Jeannie to Robert Allen Small of Mazon. No wedding date has been set.

Ralph Yedinak Armstrong St Kathleen John Duffy Thomas Duffy Pontiac Robert Penoyer Seneca Jeannie Robert Allen Small Mazon

Coal City Woman Marie Carnegie Dies at 52

Marie Carnegie of Braidwood died unexpectedly at home. Services set for Monday at 10 a.m. in Reeves chapel with Rev. George Flynn officiating. Burial in Braceville cemetery. She was born April 15 1909 in Coal City and married William Carnegie in 1926. Survived by husband two daughters two sons her father four sisters and seven grandchildren.

Coal City William Marie) Carnegie Braidwood Reeves Funeral Home Reeves Chapel George Flynn Braceville Carnegie William Carnegie Joseph Wilma) Martin Ronald Pat) Sampson Morris John William E Frank Swartz Melvin Friddle Joliet Paul Everts Chicago Edward Pearce Gary Ind Kenneth Barker Santa Monica Calif

Miss Agnes ONeill Dwight Dies at 91

Miss Agnes L. ONeill 91 of 124 West Mazon Ave Dwight died Friday at St Marys Hospital Streator after eight days as a patient. The rosary will be Sunday at Baker Funeral Home with burial in St Paul Cemetery Odell. She was born May 8 1870 northwest of Dwight Grundy County and had lived in Dwight 50 years. She was active in St Patricks church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Dwight Agnes L. O'Neill West Mazon Ave St. Mary's Hospital Streator Baker Funeral Home St. Patrick's Church John Barrett St. Paul Odell Miss O'Neil Grundy County Altar and Rosary Society

James S. Planet 68 Dies in VA Hospital Danville

James S. Planet aged 68 died early today at a veterans hospital in Danville. The body will be brought to Reeves Funeral Home this evening for pending funeral arrangements.

Coal City James S. Planet Danville Reeves Funeral Home

Coal City Fire Damages Building Ends Inquiry

Fire officials investigated a blaze at a Coal City building with gas tanks stored at the rear. Spectators were kept back as crews worked. The origin remained undetermined with an air conditioner suspected by firefighters.

C&O Plans Huge Newport News Coal Pier Faster Loading

The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad designs a piercing project at Newport News to create the largest fast loading coal pier. It will load carriers taking 45 000 tons or more, resupply fuel water and stores and finish in 82 hours.

Newport News Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Out on parole Basil Banghart ends 27 years in prison

Basil Banghart known as the Owl walked from Stateville penitentiary on parole after 27 years. He is 61, carried $25, and plans to reunite with his wife Mae, daughter, and grandchildren while under five years of parole supervision.

John Jake the Barber Touhy Chicago Banghart Mae Leonard Episcopal Church Illinois Pardon and Parole Board

Flick breaks ease William and Mary students at noon

At William and Mary in Williamsburg examinations stress students with cartoon screenings at the campus center during the noon hour. The brief shows cartoons to help relax and unwind between tests.

Williamsburg William and Mary

Four Republicans Guard Margin In Key Senate Vote

The decision hinged on GOP Sens. Everett R. Peters of St. Joseph Gordon Kerr of Brookport T. Mac Downing of Macomb and Fred J. Hart of Streator as the pivotal swing.

Everett R. Peters St. Joseph Gordon Kerr Brookport T. Mac Downing Macomb Fred J. Hart Streator

Ex-Top Official List Names In Labor Case

Ex top worker Gus Hall Robert G Thompson John B Williamson Irving Potash Carl Winter Jack Stachel and Benjamin J Davis Jr are named in the labor case with several other figures. The report notes their involvement within the union and political circles as the investigation continues.

Marilyn Monroe Recovering From Gall Bladder Surgery

New York hospital officials say Marilyn Monroe is comfortable and in satisfactory condition after gall bladder removal performed Thursday night. The 34 year old movie star was in the operating room for about two and a half hours and remains under medical care at Poly Clinic Hospital.

New York Marilyn Monroe

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