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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1978
Page
2
The ad lists a V-Neck sweater pattern CC119 with sizes 10 to 18 and pricing for patterns, postage, and ordering from Anne Cabot at Morris Daily Herald. Also advertised are 1978 ALBUM with a 32 page Gift Section and a set of quilt books Q-116 to Q-120 with titles and brief contents.
The Rosemary Gilson Circle met at Mrs. John Borens home with nine members present. Mrs. Joe Gulley led the breakfast prayer, chairwoman Mrs. Leroy Delockery presided, and a dedication prayer was given by Mrs. Herman Engh. Members signed cards for shut ins and turned in leprosy bandages. Plans were made to attend the fall rally at Tiskilwa and the next meeting will be at Gebhard Woods hosted by Nona Canaday and Lorene Kay.
Roland Mourning of Route 1 Braceville has enlisted in the U S Air Force. Staff Sergeant John Ament says Mourning will begin six weeks of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas, then pursue mechanical career training and credits toward an applied sciences degree through the Community College of the Air Force while in training. He is a 1976 Reed Custer High School graduate and is married to Linda F Mourning.
Modesta Cain, 45, of Gardner, was granted a divorce from Wayne Cain, 34, of Fielheim, Germany, on grounds of mental cruelty. Vickie Lynn Crumb, 23, of Morris, was granted a divorce from Charles Crumb III, 25, of Morris, on grounds of mental cruelty.
DuPont introduces Qilura a soft washable suede made from Qiana perfect for fall sewing It drapes like melted butter and pairs with new long fiber all polyester threads Pre wash guidance static prevention and suggested interfacing tips noted The Basic Fashion fall winter edition offers patterns for purchase and planning.
Coat 14 chicken quarters with salt and pepper then bake in a shallow pan. Simmer butter or margarine onion garlic chili sauce cranberry sauce and orange juice until bubbly. Pour over chicken and bake at 350 for about an hour until tender. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Grundy County Senior Citizens Council held its second annual picnic Monday at the Coal City Area Club with 172 attendees. Norwood Brown opened the meeting, Rev. Clare Nave gave the table prayer, and Frances Jackino, Luella Hale, and Kenneth Clark were named as vice presidents. Door prizes were drawn with Marion Steele winning a slow cooker.
The Gardner Lions Club gathered at the Erian Louch home Thursday with Jim Duis presiding. A social period followed a brief session. Next meeting is Aug 10 at 6:30 PM at the Louch home for a steak fry. Briefs note wedding of Paul Thorson and Judy Ely at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Rowe. Calendar lists Senior Citizens events and prizes including a blanket and lawn chair. several donations acknowledged.
Visiting hours set for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric floor visits 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m Admitted include Mrs Walter Brown Greenwood district and several others with listed addresses Births note a girl born 6 18 a m to Susan Heinrich and Larry Thompson in Dwight Discharges include Mrs Donald Riley Albert Witherington and multiple Braceville residents plus Mr Gerald Henke and baby girl Essex and Master Larry Slaughter Braceville
Channahon United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School starting Sunday evening with a 5:30 p.m. potluck. Families should bring hotdogs or hamburgers to grill and one dish to pass. Each child pays a dollar registration fee and brings koolaide and cookies. WBS runs Monday through Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. for kindergarten through sixth grade, plus a teen and adult coffee house.
New York fashion notes describe slimmer skirts and trimmer lines for fall while padding and volume appear in tops and vests. An Annie Hall inspired look returns with oversized shirts, vests, ties, and hats. bold plaids, mohair coats, and two piece suits in wool flannel appear with prices and designers cited.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Rowland of 5625 E Muskie Trail celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house Saturday from 1 to 6 pm at home hosted by sons Gary of Schererville Indiana and Kevin at home They wed Aug 3 1953 in Oxfordshire England and moved to Morris last year from Highland Indiana where he works for Commonwealth Edison and she for Morris Daily Herald All friends invited.
Descendants of Rasmus and Nellie Flatness met Sunday at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet with 41 members attending the dinner. Arrangements were led by Mrs Manley Jorstad of Danville and Mrs Leonard Phillips of Morris. The group voted to hold the next reunion July 8 at the same site, with Mrs Chartis Jackson of Seneca and Mrs Sherman Hansen of Manhattan in charge.
Twelve members of the Mazon Day Unit of GCHE met with Mrs. Robert Crane for a post pledge session. Roll call shared favorite summer memories as the Grundy County Fairgrounds opened a 4-H Fair running today through Wednesday. Five 4-H girls prepared dishes. Next meeting is August 30 with a luncheon at Drake’s Farm.
Patrick Tousignant and Cathy Kirkham of Braceville marry in the county clerk’s office. Walter Anderson and Ethel Virginia Kvernes of Morris also obtained marriage licenses in a separate ceremony.
Morris Hospital and Morris Junior Woman's Club sponsor a prenatal class beginning September 6 at Grundy Area Vocational Center beside Morris High School. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays for six weeks at 7 30 PM. Free attendance for husband and wife, with registration via 942-2932.
Calendar items for Morris Theatre Guild at 8 p.m. at Morris Savin and Loan meeting room. WRC meets at 7 30 p.m. at Eagles Hall. SAPGCAA of First Baptist Church meets Wednesday at 1 30 p.m. at Gebhard Woods with Lorene Kay and Nona Canaday. Federal Golden Age Club meets at 2 p.m. at Eagles Hall with reminder to bring requested pride. Morris Junior Woman's Club holds a 1 p.m. work session with Denise Starks featuring beverages and assorted ice cream and sherbet desserts.
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