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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1978
Page
5
A tangy yogurt free marinade makes about 14 cups for 12 small or 6 large kabobs. Blend butter or margarine pepper Ocean Spray grapefruit juice onion garlic paprika oregano thyme and salt until smooth. Marinate two hours or more then broil over charcoal or under a broiler, basting with remaining marinade.
Mrs. Nancy Martin, 1804 Jana Lane, attended the 1978 national convention of the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in San Juan Puerto Rico July 23 to 27. Illinois led with the largest delegation of 200 delegates among 3 000 attendees from 50 states and territories. Illinois earned Winged Victory and Foundation awards for membership growth and donations. Linda Wetton of Granite City won the National Individual Development speak-off. Morris BPW Club meets Aug 28 at First United Methodist Church with dinner at 6:30 and program at 7:15. contact Mrs. Florence Peacock for reservations.
Plattville Lutheran Church Women general meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday August 19 features Rev Vernon Tweedt leading Bible study and Margaret Foersterling delivering the offering meditation. Hostesses include Audrey Berg Virginia Johnson Arabelle Knudson and Ann Vickery. Meeting time updated to 2 p.m. from 1 30 p.m.
Rollin and Gloria Varness of Morris will present a 7:30 p.m. program at Plattville Lutheran Family League. They will perform vocal, piano and organ duets, give a short inspirational talk, and lead a happy sing along with audience participation.
Calendar notes show American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents meeting canceled for the month. Beulah Rebekah Lodge gathers at 7 30 p.m. in KC Hall. Cedar Lodge 124 AF and AM hosts Standard Club at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. On Thursday Mission Aid meets at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Descendants gathered for the Sorensen reunion with potluck at noon and activities including bingo swimming and games. Officers elected for next year were Keith Howland president Bill Tyler vice president and Elda Sorensen secretary treasurer. Ice cream served to 61 attendees. Next reunion set for the first Sunday in August at the Beach Club.
Mr. and Mrs. George J. Cunningham announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Susan Lynn to David Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gardner. Susan Lynn, a 1975 Reed-Custer High School graduate, is a senior at Hyles Anderson College. David Gardner, also a Reed-Custer graduate, works at Montgomery Ward in Joliet. The couple will wed Saturday August 19 at 2 p.m. at Custer Park Baptist Church with a reception in the church hall. Invitations have been sent and all friends and relatives are invited.
Medical and Surgical floors allow visits from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor permits visitors 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
A scanned notice lists admitted and dismissed individuals by name and residence. Names include Sharon Steffes, Doris Lutomski, Danny Nolen, Nell Bellm, Lisa Calcote, Cyril Webster, Bartho Fioritto, Mollie Ellis, John Marchi, Asie Van Arkle, Dorothy Greenwood, Thomas Downey, and others. Addresses span Minooka, Channahon, Coal City, Wilmington, Joliet, and nearby areas. The list also names several minors and those at Lincoln Nursing Home, with a separate section for dismissed individuals.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Erickson hosted a Saturday dinner for guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Cerutti of Indianapolis Mrs. Lenora Cerutti and Miss Pauline Cerutti of Gard ner and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cerutti of South Wilmington. Also present were Miss Clara Cucco and Mr. Achille Cucco of Torino Italy and Mrs. Nancy Skowronski of Braidwood. The Seniors calendar lists Aug 14 sculpture and Rules of the Road counseling by George Croft. Aug 15 painting. Aug 16 men’s retreat and games. Aug 17 blood pressure tests and crafts. Aug 18 potluck noon guest Lana Phillips on voting machines.
The August meeting of the South Wilmington Firettes was held Monday at the fire house. The group, formed to assist the fire department, raised funds through drawings and bake sales and presented a $600 check to the department. Sharon Chaney serves as vice president and secretary.
Joliet Chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc presented a $100 check to Jack King, executive director of the Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop in Morris. The gift comes from proceeds of the Oct 2 1977 show Music, The Magic Window. Joliet members hail from Morris and Joliet areas and meet weekly at Grace Methodist Church Joliet.
Sigrid Ann Ostroot and Michael Dale Ostby wed at 2 p.m. on Saturday July 15 in Newark Lutheran Church. The ceremony featured a blue and white floral altar, organist Rollin Varness, and a double ring rite. The couple will reside in rural Newark after he farms. she teaches in Plano School.
A vintage style recipe card details a deep dish strawberry pie with egg yolk pastry and lattice top. It lists ingredients such as strawberries, sugar, tapioca, cinnamon, and shortening, plus steps to mix, chill, bake at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, and serve with cream.
A reader friendly recipe notes flavor rich beef short ribs braised until tender then brushed with a spicy sauce and finished on grill. Includes watermelon cooler mocktail and a tomato sauce glaze for ribs serving 4 to 6 with practical cook steps.
Forty four descendants of the late John W and Evelyn Schonert gathered at Goose Lake Club for the first reunion. Attendees included Michael and Esther Craig of Morris Eugene and Marjorie Schonert and Loretta Meshenky of Racine Wisconsin with three guests. Four generations attended including Esther Craig Beverly Kingman Debbie Pellegrine and Trisha Pellegrine. Oldest present was Eugene Schonert 67 youngest Trisha Pellegrine 17 months. Plans were made to hold the next reunion in Racine Wisconsin hosted by Dale and Dolores Eschenbaun.
A two year study led by Dr. E Mavis Hetherington finds that parents who stay in turbulent marriages for over two years may harm children more than divorcing after one year. She presented at a symposium on The Family Setting Priorities sponsored by the Institute for Pediatric Service. First year is hard for both sides, but second year shows dramatic improvements in coping and social adjustment.
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