Morton High School Class Of 1960 Memories
Morton High School Class of 1960MemoriesWELCOMEWelcome, alumni and guests, to the 45 th year reunion of theOliver P. Morton High School class of 1960. Tonight weare celebrating the anniversary of an important milestone inthe lives of 223 young high school students who receivedtheir diplomas from Morton High School at the HammondCivic Center on June 9, 1960.It is hard to believe that it has been so long since wegraduated. There is so much catching up to do, so manyold memories to recall and friendships to renew. Ourclassmates have come from many areas of the country to bewith us this evening. The Class Reunion Committee wishesto thank all of you for making this reunion such awonderful and memorable experience. Without all of you,this evening would not have been possible.Enjoy the evening reminiscing, getting reacquainted and, ofcourse, dancing the night away! We wish you continuedsuccess throughout the years to come and look forward toseeing you at our 50 th year class reunion just a short fiveyears from now.Please keep in touch!Your Reunion Committee1
Morton High School Class of 1960MemoriesIn Memory of:Row 1: Tony Anderson, Barbara Barr, Robert Bozack, Jerry BurrRow 2: Raymond Chandos, Thomas Conley, David Crabbs,Pat DaughertyRow 3: Dennis Doughty, Cathy Frigyes, Connie Hatfield,John IliffRow 4: Jerry Jones, Linda Klein, Elberta Kotulski,Melvin Lammertin2
Morton High School Class of 1960MemoriesRow 1: Jerry Leedy, Gene Marlow, Magealene McCormick,Donna McGinnis,Row 2: Bill Mears, Mike Merrill, Bob Morris, Charles Muller,Row 3: Bill Novath, Bob Russell, Agnes Scofield, John Skertich,Row 4: Winifred, Smith, Lavone Stavitzke, Frank SutoAnd all other classmates whose passing we may not be aware of.3
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Morton High School Class of 1960MemoriesThe 1960 MHS AdministrationM r. A. W . C lark ha s served M orton forseventeen years as a friend and guide toboth students and teachers. Through hisidealism he has becom e the sym bolwhich characterizes the high standardskept at M orton.FO R N IN E Y E AR S M r. W . W . B ecker hasbeen a fam iliar figure at M orton, both as ateacher and an assistant principal. M ost ofM o rto n ’s s t u d e n t s h a v e b e c o m eacquainted w ith him when they havecom e to seek his aid, or faced him in adisciplinary action. M r. Becker is alwayswilling to help the student as best he can,and is a friend when they need one.5
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Cost of LivingLivingNew House 12,675.00Average Income 3,199.00 per yearNew Car 2,610.00Average Monthly Rent 98.00Harvard Tuition 1,250.00 per yearMovie Admission 1.00 per ticketRegular Gasoline31 per gallonFirst Class Postage Stamp4 eachcdFoodSugar50 for five poundsMilk 1.04 per gallonCoffee97 per poundBacon65 per poundEggs35 per dozenFresh Hamburger58 per poundBread20 per loaf6
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Interesting FactsPresident:Dwight D. EisenhowerVice President:Richard M. NixonSpeaker of the House of Representatives:Sam T. Rayburn (D)Pulitzer Prize Winners:Advise and Consent by Allen DruryNobel Peace Prize Winner:Miss America:Albert John LutuliLynda Mead (Natchez, MS)United States Population:180,671,158Life Expectancy:69.7 yearsDow-Jones IndustrialsHigh:685Low:5667
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 National NewsPresident Eisenhower warns against the“military-industrial complex” in his farewelladdress.cdSouthern Senators set a filibuster record (83hours) in opposition to civil rights legislation.cdJohn F. Kennedy wins the 1960 Presidentialelection by 113,057 votes, defeating VicePresident Richard Nixon.cdAluminum cans are used for the first time.cdIn the Hughes Laboratory in California,physicist Theodore Maiman perfects the laser,now widely used in surgery, holography,communications and printing.cdXerox Corporation introduces the firstcommercial document reproduction machine.8
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 World NewsSoviet missiles shoot down a U-2 spy planecapturing CIA pilot Francis Gary Powers.cdFidel Castro nationalizes all Americanproperty.cdBrasilia becomes the capital of Brazil.cdIsrael captures Adolf Eichmann.cdA report states that from 1951 to 1960 2,515,479 immigrants arrive in the UnitedStates.cdFrance becomes the fourth nation to acquireatomic capability (after the United States,Britain and the U.S.S.R.), exploding a nucleardevice in the Sahara Desert.cdNigeria becomes a member of the BritishCommonwealth.9
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Sports NewsWorld Series ChampionsPittsburgh PiratescdU.S. Golf ChampionArnold PalmercdPro Football ChampionsPhiladelphia Eagles & Houston OilerscdIndianapolis 500 WinnerJim Rathmann / 138.767 mphcdStanley Cup WinnersMontreal CanadienscdNCAA Basketball ChampionOhio StatecdCollege Football ChampionsMinnesota & MississippicdHeisman Trophy WinnerJoe Bellino from Navy10
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 MusicThe TwistChubby CheckerSave the Last Dance for MeThe DriftersStayMaurice Williams & The ZodiacsStuck on YouElvis PresleyTeen AngelMark DinningAlley-OopThe Hollywood ArgylesAre You Lonesome TonightElvis PresleyCathy’s ClownThe Everly BrothersEl PasoMarty RobbinsGeorgia on My MindRay CharlesYou Talk Too MuchJoe JonesRunning BearJohnny PrestonSweet Nothin’sBrenda LeeWalk, Don’t RunThe Venturescd1960 Grammy AwardsAlbum of the Year:Best New Artist:Best Pop Duo or Group:Button Down Mind, Bob NewhartBob Newhart“We Got Us,” Eydie Gormé & Steve LawrenceBest Pop Female Vocal: “Mack the Knife,” Ella FitzgeraldBest Pop Male Vocal: “Georgia on My Mind,” Ray CharlesBest Pop Single Artist: “Georgia on My Mind,” Ray CharlesRecord of the Year:“Theme from A Summer Place,” Percy Faith“Theme from Exodus”Song of the Year:11
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Movies - Top Money MakersPsycho . . . . . . . . 32,000,000La Dolce Vita . . . 19,516,000The Alamo . . . . . . 7,910,000G.I. Blues . . . . . . . 4,300,000Macumba Love . . 3,000,000Other New Movie ReleasesButterfield 8Elmer GantryExodusInherit the WindNever on SundaySpartacusThe ApartmentThe Fugitive Kindthe Magnificent SevenThe Time MachineThe Virgin SpringWhere the Boys AreAcademy AwardsBest Actor:Best Actress:Best Director:Best Picture:Best Supporting Actor:Best Supporting Actress:Bert Lancaster: Elmer GantryElizabeth Taylor: Butterfield 8Billy Wilder: The ApartmentBilly Wilder: The ApartmentPeter Ustinov: SpartacusShirley Jones: Elmer Gantry12
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Potpourri The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L.Shirer is a best seller.Nick Holonayk invents the digital display for the pocketcalculator and electronic watches.Echo 1, the world’s first communications satellite, islaunched.The world’s first weather satellite, Tiros 1, is launched.Pete Rozelle becomes NFL commissioner.Rafer Johnson wins Olympic gold in the decathlon.Cassius Clay wins Olympic gold in boxing.Jacqueline Kennedy becomes the fashion to follow.Women’s “knickers” are in.Men’s sport coats are plaids, bold prints, stripes andchecks.Berry Gordy borrows 800 and starts Motown Records.An estimated 850,000 “war babies” enter college,overcrowding dorms.John F. Kennedy, Jr. is born on November 25,seventeen days after his father was elected President.Fads, talkathons, and folk singing appear in coffeehouses.Dezi Arnaz and Lucille Ball file for divorce.Earnest Evans changes his name to Chubby Checker.News words that appear are: anchorman, sit-in,cosmonaut, bluegrass, laser, compact car.Felt-tip pens, rayon, and OPEC meetings first appear.13
Morton High School Class of 1960Memories1960 Classmates AwardsThe Brady Bunch AwardThe Largest FamilyTona Royer Ordyna(8 children & 19 grandchildren)cdThe Ozzie & Harriet AwardMarried to a Morton Graduate the LongestJanet Novath and Gary Ruhs(January 9, 1960)cdThe Christopher Columbus AwardPersons Who Traveled the Greatest DistanceNancy Feldt Rathmann - 2251 miles (Eugene, OR)Sandra Neal Jackson Hatch - 2130 miles (Kingston, WA)cdThe Die Hard AwareThe Classmates Who Came Back and Taught atMorton High SchoolMarcia Cook Burr – 1964-199614
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1960 National News President Eisenhower warns against the “military-industrial complex” in his farewell address. cd Southern Senators set a filibuster record (83 hours) in opposition to civil rights legislation. cd John F. Kennedy wins the 1960 Presidential election by 113,057 votes, defeating V
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FOR THE MORTON COUNTY FAIR 1. All entries are FREE. 2. The Morton County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds east of Elkhart, Kansas. 4H and FFA departments are open to Morton County 4H and Elkhart FFA members. Open class departments are open to the surrounding area. 3. Articles and ani
FOR THE MORTON COUNTY FAIR 1. All entries are FREE. 2. The Morton County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds east of Elkhart, Kansas. 4H and FFA departments are open to Morton County 4H and Elkhart FFA members. Open class departments are open to the surrounding area. 3. Articles and ani
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VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE ANNEX 67.1 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN POINT OF CONTACT Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact Tom Friel, Fire Chief 6250 Lincoln Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Telephone: 847 470-5226 Email Address: tfriel@mortongroveil.org Peter Falcone, Asst. Village Administrator 6101 Capulina Morton Grove, IL 60053
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The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum, an Indiana War Memorials Museum June, 2001 8 Handout 1 continued Morton's exuberance and support for the war can be seen in his response to President Lincoln's call for six regiments. Lincoln's War Department asked Morton to supply 6,000 men, and Morton quickly responded that he was offering 10,000.
