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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1973

Page

2

Morris Legion Post 2% installs officers including Battersby

Alvin Battersby, a Vietnam veteran, is installed as post commander of Morris American Legion Post 2% along with Paul Estensen as senior vice commander Jim Durkee as junior vice commander Lee Gibson as finance officer Gary Gunnerson as chaplain and Elwood Ferguson as historian. Mrs Gary Gunnerson becomes president of the Ladies Auxiliary after a dinner and dance at the post home.

Gary Carol) Gunnerson Ladies Auxiliary Arvin Battersby Morris American Legion Auxiliary Morris Legion American Legion Auxiliary Alvin Battersby Legion Paul Estensen Jim Durkee Lee Gibson Gary Gunnerson Chaplin Elwood Ferguson

Marine PFC Alan G. White Reports For Duty

Marine PFC Alan G. White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. White of Coal City, reports for duty at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort South Carolina.

Alan G. White Elmer W. White First Ave Coal City Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S.C

Hospital News Visita Hours on Medical Surgical Floors

The report lists visiting hours for medical and surgical floors with specific rooms and intervals. It notes obstetric floor access and directs patients to designated patient areas and pacing.

Local Births Admitted and Dismissals List

Admitted: Mrs James Harris Dwight Mrs Dale Barr 500 Briar Lane Mrs Eugene Adams Newark Mrs Fred Emanuelson Coal City Mrs Bennett Ormsby Mar seilles Mrs Doris Stilwell Seneca Glen Kinzler 203 E Jefferson St Henry Paulson Newark Dolph Rust Chan nahon. Births: To Mr and Mrs Dennis Knapp Terry Lynes 1224 Butler St a girl at 12 34 p.m. Monday. Dismissed: Mrs Lulu Humphrey Rte 2 Mrs Laverne Peterson Rte 5 Mrs Charles Doss 751 E Main St Buford Willis 1246 Grant St Porter Gobert 838 E Benton St Ernest Hoge 529 Nettle St John Sanders Rte 1 Arnold Tesdal 134 Robinson Drive Clarence Napier Rte 3 Mrs Charles Reader Coal City Miss Nancy Campbell Braceville Michael Morfey Gardner.

James Harris Dwight Dale Barr Briar Lane Eugene Adams Newark Fred Emanuelson Coal City Bennett Ormsby Marseilles Doris Stilwell Seneca Glen Kinzler E. Jefferson St Henry Paulson Dolph Rust Channahon Dennis Knapp Terry Lynes Butler St Lulu Humphrey Rte Laverne Peterson Charles Doss E. Main Buford Willis Grant Porter Gobert E. Benton Ernest Hoge Nettle John Sanders Arnold Tesdal Robinson Drive Clarence Napier Charles Reader Nancy Campbell Braceville Michael Morfey Gardner

Annual Morrow family reunion in Joliet gathers 52 relatives

SENECA Inwood Park Joliet hosted the annual Morrow reunion with 52 relatives in attendance. Co chairmen were George Holas and Pat O Malley of Chicago and Hickory Hills. Edmond Morrow of Seneca received special recognition as the elder. Co chairmen for 1974 are William Heaton Bloomingdale and Edward J Kelly Mount Prospect. Relatives came from Seneca Lockport Naperville Mt Prospect Chicago Bloomingdale Hickory Hills and Downers Grove.

Inwood Park Joliet George Holas Hickory Hills Ill Pat O'Malley Chicago Edmond Morrow Seneca William Heaton Bloomingdale Edward J. Kelly Mount Prospect

VFW Post and Auxiliary attend Fifth District meeting

John Martin Steele VFW Post 6049 and the Ladies Auxiliary joined Fifth District events in New Lenox. Attendees included Lucille Heap and Howard Burton with several Ehrler family members and Bernard Ravnaas. Marion Pullman led Illinois VFW as president.

John Martin Steele VFW New Lenox Lucille Heap Howard Burton Anna Mae Ehrler Edith Ehrler Bernard Ravnaas Reynold Turner Herman Ehrler Department of Illinois Marion Pullman Etheline Tebo Joanne Dunnigan Dee Beon

Capture the Mood Young Original sewing pattern

The Morris Daily Herald advertises a sewing pattern set titled Capture the Mood with a sleeveless coat wide leg pants a tunic and a short sleeve dress. It includes a fashion coordinator guide and color fabric accessory tips and is offered in sizes 8 to 18 with pattern B-184. Send $1.25 plus mailing for first class.

Hartman Shaw Engagement Reported In Illinois Notice

Announcement of the engagement of Karen Sue Hartman daughter of Mrs. Harold Hartman Oak Lawn and the late Harold Hartman to Herbert R Shaw III son of Mr and Mrs Herbert R Shaw Jr Goose Lake Village Morris. Hartman ISU 1973 home economics graduate will teach at Stagg High School Palos Hills. Shaw ISU 1971 graduate industrial technology minor in physical education and teaches physical education and coaches wrestling at Lincolnway High School New.

Karen Sue Hartman Harold Hartman Oak Lawn Herbert R. Shaw III Herbert R. Shaw Jr Goose Lake Village Morris Miss Hartman Illinois State University Stagg High School Palos Hills Shaw Morris Community High School ISU

Morris man hired as agriculture teacher at Hartford High

Edward C. Walker of South Mor Road Morris Wisconsin has been employed by Hartford Union High School Hartford Wisconsin as an agriculture teacher. He is a March graduate of Western Illinois University and will begin work in the fall.

Edward C. Walker Southmor Road Morris Hartford Union High School Hartford Wis Walker Western Illinois University

Visiting sisters and weekend guests dine with Freys

Mrs Leana Vanderpool of Sulphur Springs Ark Mrs Grace Clark of Carencro La and Mrs Margaret West of Joplin Mo have visited their sister Mrs Henry Frey and family They left Thursday to return home Mr and Mrs John Gieseke of Des Plaines were weekend guests of the Henry Freys

Leana Vanderpool Sulphur Springs Ark Grace Clark Carencro Margaret West Joplin Henry Frey John Gieseke Des Plaines

Enger Couple Mark 61st Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Herbert Enger Sr of Morris celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary today. They are parents to four daughters Marjorie Schonert Dororthy Davies Barbara Pierce and Betty Johnson and a son Herbert Enger. The couple share 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Herbert Enger Sr Morris Eugene Marjorie) Schonert Rachine Wis Clifford Dorothy) Davies Mazon Barbara Pierce Yorkville Howard Betty Johnson Herbert Enger Coal City Rosemarie Valerie

Darin Tendall Couple Wed In Candlelight Nuptials

In Seneca at Our Savior's Lutheran Church Mrs Jacquelyn Darin of Morris and C Wayne Tendall were united in marriage in a 4 40 p m ceremony officiated by Rev L G Hinderacker with matron of honor Mrs Kenneth G Arneson and best man F Thomas Raibley. The couple plans a Miami Beach honeymoon and will reside at 410 West Jefferson Morris.

Seneca Jacquelyn Darin Morris C. Wayne Tendall Our Savior’s Lutheran Church L. G. Hinderacker Kenneth G. Arneson F. Thomas Raibley Stephen Tendall Delwin Iona Russell Tendall Wesley Tendall Roger Rinaldi Holiday Inn Tendall Miami Beach Fla West Jefferson St

Couple Married in Las Vegas Church Ceremony

The children of Mrs. Evelyn Brooks and Henry Wendell announced their parents marriage in Las Vegas Nevada. The ceremony was Monday at seven in the Church of the West. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Spivey and Mr. and Mrs. William Endrst. A reception is planned Saturday from five to nine at the Coal City Lions Club for all friends and relatives.

Evelyn Brooks Henry Wendell Las Vegas Nev Church of the West DeWayne Spivey William Endrst Coal City Lions Club

Sunday Brunch Peach Preserves Recipe

Slices peaches cook with orange juice and spices to a thick syrup, then jar and seal. Makes eight 8 ounce jars.

Luncheon Held by IAPGCAA at Mrs Buzz Home

Fourteen members and two guests of IAPGCAA gathered at Mrs. James Buzz home for a potluck luncheon. Mrs. Stanley Kay co hosted. Mrs. Ike King led a short business meeting followed by social time.

Iapgcaa James Buzz Stanley Kay Ike King

Sheedy Nagle Family Reunion Noted With 83 Attendees

The Sheedy Nagle reunion at Pit sticks drew 83 relatives from Iowa Illinois Michigan Indiana and Wisconsin. Vernon Bunny Sheedy of Rockford and Mrs George Venita Sheedy Webster of Davenport Town chaired and were reelected for 1974 to be held on the last Sunday in July at the same site. Dan Harty of Streator was oldest present and Jan Renner of Streator the youngest. Mrs Joseph Sheedy of Naperville welcomed the newest member married July 8 to Vernon Sheedy's son Bill Donelson and Detroit visitor Mrs Mayme Donelson. A dinner followed at 1 p.m.

Seneca Iowa Illinois Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Pitsticks Vernon Bunny) Sheedy Rockford George Venita Sheedy) Webster Davenport Dan Harty Streator Jan

Community club and lodge schedule for Morris area

Tuesday schedule includes Women's Relief Corps at 7 30 p m and Eagles Hall, K of C at 8 p m with lunch. Wednesday features Arienna Night Unit picnic at noon, American Legion Auxiliary past presidents at 7 30 p m, Beulah Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m, and K C Hall. Thursday offers Morris Newcomers Club at 7 30 p m, Wauponsee Art Club at 1 30 p m, Carrie Campbell Past Matrons Club gathering, and Mission Aid at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Women's Relief Corps Eagles Hall Arienna Night Unit GCHE Harry Behrens American Legion Auxiliary Nicholas DiJohn Morris Newcomers Club First National Bank of Morris

Work session by Women of UMC Mazon on Aug 14

The Women of the United Methodist Church in Mazon will hold an all day work session on Tuesday August 14. They start at 9 am and plan items for their fall bazaar. Bring a dish for a noon luncheon and any scraps of yarn old greeting cards or useful materials.

United Methodist Church of

Open house honors hexdall at silver wedding anniversary

Celebrants Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hexdall were honored at a Bethlehem Lutheran Church open house marking their silver wedding anniversary. About 91 guests from Seneca and neighboring towns attended. a three tier cake was cut. coffee and punch were served. gifts registered by Misses Tracy and Terri Hexdall. a family dinner followed at the Seven Gables for 25.

Sherman Hexdall Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bud Sampson David Butz Edwin Farmer Leroy Lissey Tracy Terri Hexdall Seneca Coal City Wilmington Plainfield Plattville Minooka Hazel Crest Morris The Seven Gables

Paper delivery policy and liability notice

If you fail to receive your paper regularly notify The Herald office immediately. Paper should be delivered before six o'clock each evening barring accidents or unavoidable delays. The Morris Publishing Company limits liability for errors in any advertisement to the cost of space occupied.

Herald Office Morris Publishing Company

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