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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1968

Page

3

Karen Willett Bride in Double Ring Ceremony at Morris

Karen Jean Willett wed Jimmie Melvin Dixon in a June 22 ceremony at First Baptist Church Morris. Attendants included Ann Skopes maid of honor and bridesmaids Maureen Radcliff Vicki Raynass Barbara Waksdal. best man Robert Marx Jr. and groomsmen Michael Bolen Raymond Springer James Susan. Rev Clyde Hendricks officiated with organist Mrs Milton Carlson and singer Jerald Stamps Joliet. Reception followed in the church basement. the couple now resides at 1040 Hoge St.

Karen Jean Willett Jimmie Melvin Dixon First Baptist Church Morris Lena O Jimmie O. Dixon Fritch Tex Ann Skopes Maureen Radcliff Vicki Raynass Barbara Waksdal Robert Marx Jr Michael Bolen Raymond Springer James Susan William Laing George Warriner Clyde Hendricks Calvary Baptist Church of Milton Carlson Jerald Stamps Joliet Dixon Hoge St

Open House for Newlyweds in Plano Church

Miss Barbara Persons and Darrell Borneman announce their Aug. 9 wedding in St. Charles Minnesota. Due to distance, Clyde Borneman and spouse host an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday Aug. 16 at Plano Bible Church on U S 34 west of Plano. All friends and relatives invited.

Newark Barbara Persons Darrell Borneman St. Charles Minn Clyde Borneman Plano Bible Church U. S. 34 Plano

Hospital Notes And Admissions Listings

Hospital notes list visiting hours 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 30 to 8 30 p m. Admitted Harriet Limbach Edna Schulz Elizabeth Perry and William Strum. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Ralph Haraugh a girl at 2 30 p m Wednesday. Discharged include Stephen Koncher George Krapf Donald Mickelson Delbert Chapman Joseph Cotton Edward Mavec and son Kenneth Roark Aaron Malmquist Lawrence Muller Dan Latora.

Harriet Limbach E. Washington St Edna Schulz Rte Elizabeth Perry E. Jefferson St William Strum Orlando Fla Ralph Haraugh Ottawa St Stephen Koncher Griggs Drive George Krapf Rte. 2 Donald Mickelson Seneca Delbert Chapman Newark Joseph Cotton Gardner Edward Mavec Joliet Kenneth Roark Braceville Aaron Malmquist Verona Lawrence Muller Blain Kansas Dan Latora Kalamazoo Mich

Couple to Wed Saturday in Mazon Church

Miss Sandra Erickson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Erickson of Mazon will marry Larry Olson son of Mrs Arthur Pond and the late Max Olson at 2 p m Saturday in the Mazon United Methodist Church. A reception follows from 3 30 to 5 30 p m at the Eagles Hall Morris.

Sandra Erickson Fred Erickson Mazon Larry Olson Arthur Pond Max Olson Mazon United Methodist Church Eagles Hall Morris Cheryl Ann Osmundson Merrill Osmundson Newark Richard C. Corniels Albert Corniels Yorkville Newark Lutheran Church West St Apt Plano

Calendar Thursday events list

Morris American Legion Post 294 holds a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. Grace ALCW meets at 8 p.m. in the church. VFW Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. in the VFW Hall on Wednesday.

Morris American Legion Post 294 Grace Alcw VFW Auxiliary VFW Hall

Wig Care Advice From Beauty Mart

The guide explains wigs last long with proper care and airy lace foundations. It recommends professional cleansing every four to twelve weeks and color rinses by specialists. It suggests a light wig spray and notes Beauty Mart at 701 Liberty offers services 9 to 5 daily with evening appointments and phone 942 0714.

Beauty Mart Liberty

How to Make Cosmetics Last Longer Tips for extending cosmetic use

A practical guide on conserving cosmetics with budget sense. It advises using sparingly, applying with damp cotton pads, refrigerating nail polish, and stock avoidance. It highlights three skin care essentials: day oil, night cream, and cleansing milk. It notes lipstick lasts longer when kept symmetrical and not worn to the lips’ edges.

Janet Skinner Honored Guest at Kinsman Shower

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Janet Skinner of Morris was held at Kinsman Grade School. Prizes awarded in bingo went to several guests, with duplicate prizes for the bride-to-be. Miss Skinner will wed Pat Harty at Sacred Heart Church in Kinsman.

Kinsman Janet Skinner Morris Donald McShane LaVerne Vint Francis Dunn William Rodosky Carl Kruger Virgil Brewick Dolores Drinan Dick Prindiville Pete Lasascio Dominic Salvati Mary Harseim Salvati Lasascio Skinner Pat Harty Sacred Heart Church

Twin sons born to Wilmington couple Thomas Earl and John Lee

Twin sons Thomas Earl MecCormick and John Lee MecCormick were born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs John MecCormick of Wilmington Delaware. The mother Sharon Olson is the daughter of Mrs Earl Forrest Olson of Wilmington and granddaughter of Mrs William Olson of 707 Division St. Mrs Vernon Ash of Gardner underwent surgery today in Carle Memorial Hospital Urbana. Steven Sparrow is a patient in St Joseph Hospital Room 506.

Thomas Earl John Lee John MecCormick Wilmington Del Sharon Olson Earl Forrest Olson William Olson Division Vernon Ash Gardner Carle Memorial Hospital Urbana Steven Sparrow St. Joseph Hospital

Marriage Licenses Issued For Stemper And Lowery

Thomas John Stemper of Wauwatosa Wisconsin and Karen Ann Lowery of Streator Illinois are recorded as obtaining marriage licenses.

Thomas John Stemper Wauwatosa Wis Karen Ann Lowery Streator

Help for uneven hips and quick home fixes

Reader asks how to balance hips and reduce fat imbalance. Instructions include a back lying side knee drop with rapid side slaps, alternating sides, 20 to 50 reps daily. Additional tips cover posture, fat distribution checks, and light exercises for body balance.

J.B

Rainbow Council Boy Scouts Head to Philmont Expedition

Twenty Scouts and Explorers from Rainbow Council depart for a 14 day stay at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Led by Don Witt, Coal City Troop 466 master, the group will join geology, gold mining, archeology, and mountaineering programs at the 214 square mile site. Readings include Barry Berta Mike Berta Dave Brown Larry Brown Kelly Brown Robert Gebert Ronald Henke Mike Larson Dean Marketti Gerald McShane Rick Miller Tom Perona Harold Ryan Gary Unger John Vacca Doug Wills Ken Benson Rick Myers Tim Malmquist Tom Dyer accompany from Mazon and Morris respectively.

Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch New Mexico Don Witt Coal City Mile Barry Berta Mike Berta Dave Brown Larry Brown Kelly Brown Robert Gebert Ronald Henke Mike Larson Dean Marketti Gerald McShane Rick Miller Tom Perona Harold Ryan Gary Unger John Vacca Doug Wills Mazon Ken Benson Rick Myers Morris Tim Malmquist Tom Dyer

Newark Girl Wins Miss Congeniality in Miss Massachusetts

Mary Ann Larson of Newark won Miss Congeniality at theMiss Massachusetts contest in Attleboro after previously earning Miss Boston. She presented gifts at a luncheon for contestants and parents. A Newark High School graduate and Northern Illinois University alumna, she is pursuing a master's in music at Harvard.

Newark Theodore Larson Attleboro Mass Mary Ann Massachusetts Miss Larson Boston Marynn Newark High School Northern Illinois University

Golf Event At Morris County Club Women Low Gross Winners

Thirty two women competed at Morris County Club in a low gross golf event. Winners include first flight winner Mrs Leslie Tibbitts, second flight winner Mrs Donald Marth, and a two way tie for third between Mrs William Bishop and Mrs Bernard Greer.

Morris Country Club Leslie Tibbitts Donald Marth William Bishop Bernard Greer

Mrs Blanchard Thor sen obituary in Morris Illinois

Mrs Blanchard Thorsen 65 of Route 1 died at 2 a m in Morris Hospital after three and a half weeks as a patient Funeral services set for 1 p m Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Rev Norval Wigtil will officiate Burial will be in West Lisbon Cemetery Friends may call after 2 p m Friday at Finland Funeral Home Memorials to Morris Hospital building fund preferred She was born Mable Likeness November 6 1902 in Iroquois County daughter of Knute and Anna Mortvedt Likeness She taught in Lisbon area before marrying Blanchard Thorsen in 1928 They farmed Goose Lake Township for 18 years Survived by husband and brother Knute Likeness of Chicago Preceded in death by parents Cameron Jerry Priessnitz Leo Newman Jr and Anthony Buberle Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Blanchard Mable) Thorsen Rte. 1 Morris Hospital Bethlehem Lutheran Church Norval Wigtil West Lisbon Finland Funeral Home Morris Hospital Building Fund Mable Likeness Iroquois County Knute Anna (Mortvedt) Likeness Pleasant View Luther College Ottawa Lisbon Blanchard Thorsen Morris Goose Lake Township Knute Likeness Chicago

Funeral services for Mrs Frank Smith

Mrs Frank Rose Mary Smith funeral services were held this morning at Davis Funeral Home with Rev Harry Naden officiating. Pallbearers listed include LaVerne Smith Leonard Smith and Dennis Smith.

Frank Rose Mary) Smith Davis Funeral Home Harry Naden LaVerne Smith Leonard Smith Dennis

Citadel cadet Connor to serve as second lieutenant

Cadet Gregory S. Connor son of Dr and Mrs F K Connor will hold the rank of cadet second lieutenant for the 1968 69 academic year at The Citadel Charleston S C He will serve with A Company The biology major is a Dean s List student and enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program at the military college.

Gregory S. Connor F. K. Connor Chapin St South Carolina Corps of Cadets Citadel Charleston S. C Air Force The Military College

Crime fighters unite in Zanesville with new recruits

In Zanesville Ohio police add Jesse James Silvey 23 to the rookie squad as fictional sleuth Dick Tracy continues on the force since May 21 1948.

Zanesville, Ohio Jesse James Dick Tracy Ohio Jesse James Silvey

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