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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

4

Hospital Notes Listing Admissions and Discharges

Admitted: Mrs. Robert Gilbertson 1349 Highland Park Mrs. George Heath 725 E Jackson St Mrs. Chester Grundy 108 Wauponsee St. Dismissed: Mrs. Richard Sleeth and son Marseilles Mrs. Elva Speckbeck Coachlite Manor transferred to Passavant Hospital Chicago Mrs. Lowell Hansen 810 Second Ave Mrs. William Drews 727 E Jackson St transferred to Presbyterian St Lukes Hospital Room 917 Chicago Gerald Hahn Gardner Blanchard Tesdal 618 E Chapin St.

Robert Gilbertson Highland Park George Heath E. Jackson St Chester Grundy Wauponsee St Richard Sleeth Chicago Gerald Hahn Gardner Blanchard Tesdal

Game Winners Announced at Happy Hour Club Meeting

The Happy Hour Club met with Mrs Tony Ches areck. Card game winners were Mrs. Leslie Davidson, Mrs. Charles Usevick and Mrs. John Popidinski. Guests included Mrs. Alfred A'Hern and Mrs. Violet Davidson. Dessert was served. Next meeting set for Sept 18 with Mrs. Arthur Johnson.

Happy Hour Club Tony Chesareck Leslie Davidson Charles Usevick John Popidinski Alfred A’hern Violet Davidson Arthur Johnson

Nighttime diaper issue solved with old flannel receiving blankets

A simple remedy for thin nocturnal diapers is to reuse worn flannel receiving blankets. The soft fabric absorbs moisture and provides extra protection for children who wet during the night.

Couple Weds In Las Vegas In 1960s Style Ceremony

Miss Merry Jayne Meier daughter of Mrs Virginia Meier and Glynn Meier of Morris and Michael Lyn Billingsley son of Mr and Mrs Lenneth Billingsley Gilman were married June 7 at the Silver Bell Chapel Las Vegas Nevada The double ring ceremony was held at 2 30 pm The bride wore a white silk crepe sheath with Italian lace coat and carried pink and white carnations They reside at 415 Kiersted St and both work at Uniroyal The groom served three years in the Air Force and attended Gilman schools

Merry Jayne Meier Virginia Meier Armstrong St Glynn Meier Morris Michael Lyn Billingsley Lenneth Billingsley Gilman Las Vegas Nev Silver Bell Chapel Arthur Smith Billingsley Morris Community High School United States Air Force Uniroyal Kiersted St

Jr Women Host Watermelon Party for Local Children

A scavenger hunt and watermelon party for ages seven to twelve will take place 1 to 4 p.m. Monday in Mazon with the Mazon Junior Woman's Club sponsoring. Participants meet at Mrs. Richard Ely's home north of the grade school in Mazon.

Mazon Verona Mazon Junior Woman’s Club Richard Ely

Donahue Butterfield wedding at United Methodist Church

Laurie Donahue and Ray Butterfield wed in New Auburn Wisconsin with a 3 PM ceremony officiated by Rev William Young. The couple and 300 guests celebrated at the American Legion Hall with a reception, then planned a honeymoon in the Black Hills and a move to Menomonie Wisconsin.

United Methodist Church of New Auburn Wis Laurie Donahue Ray Butterfield William Young Wayne Donahue Rte. 1 Alice William Butterfield Morris Violet Schuster Susan Martin Diane Urban Jean Anderson Ella Waterhouse Robert Butterfield Roger Ralph Butterfield Francis Urban Jack Butterfield American Legion Hall Vicky Hanson Becky Hanson Debbie Berg

Webber Marshall Family Reunion and Club Picnic

The Webber Marshall family reunion is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. in Gebhard Woods State Park. Grundy County Red and Gun Club hosts its annual picnic at 12 30 p.m. each family should bring chicken and two dishes to pass.

Webber-Marshall Gebhard Woods Grundy County Red and Gun Club

Marriage Licenses Issued for Three Couples in Coal City and Morris

Joseph Francis Grega of Coal City wed Karen Jeane Tyler of Coal City. Gary LeRoy Johnson of Morris married Linda Lee Kahanec of Morris.

Joseph Francis Grega Coal City Karen Jeane Tyler Gary LeRoy Johnson Morris Linda Lee Kahanec

Illinois Eyes Statewide Microfilming of Local Records

Secretary Paul Powell advocates a statewide microfilming plan to protect county records. The program stores duplicates at the State Archives, costs are borne locally, and 43 000 rolls hold about 200 000 cubic feet of paper. Cook County films thousands of records daily while many counties still lack programs.

Carr Paul Powell Gratis Secretary of State Cook County Illinois Cook Chicago Chicago Title and Trust Powell Morris Daily Herald

Seneca Obituary of John S. Newman 79

John S. Newman 79 of 123 E Birchlawn St died Friday noon while mowing his yard. Survived by wife Ethel two sons James Rochelle and Francis at home five grandchildren and brother William Verona. Born March 10 1889 Vienna Township son of Hugh and Elizabeth Ryan Newman married Ethel Olson in 1932. Retired 1965 after a life farming Vienna Township. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. Pfef fer Funeral Home. Requiem Mass 11:30 a.m. Monday St Patrick's Seneca. Burial Calvary Cemetery Seneca.

Seneca John S. Newman E. Birchlawn St Ethel James Rochelle Francis William Verona Vienna Township Hugh Elizabeth Ryan Newman Ethel Olson Pfeffer St. Patrick’s Church Edmond Blough Calvary Cemetery

Mourning in Crivitz for Knoblich Paint Shop Founder

Dale W. Knoblich, 52, died late Friday in Crivitz Wisconsin. He once ran the Knoblich Paint and Wallpaper shop in Morris and left Morris 11 years ago to farm in Crivitz. He was married to the late Ina Knoblich and is survived by son Elliot and daughter Becky. Funeral services are pending at Davis Funeral Home.

Dale W. Knoblich Crivitz Wis Knoblich Morris Ina Knoblich Elliot Becky Davis Funeral Home

Apollo 7 recovery mail program urges preaddressed envelopes

U S Navy recovery forces announce a philatelic service for Apollo 7 covers. Collectors should air mail self addressed envelopes to Norfolk to arrive before September 1968. Limit eight covers per person on Atlantic ships, four extra to Task Force 130 for the Pacific. Addresses provided for Atlantic and Pacific coordinators.

U. S. Navy U. S. Atlantic Atlantic Norfolk Task Force 130 Pacific Recovery Force Pacific Area Public Affairs Office Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force Naval Air Station Navy Terminal Post Office Fpo San Francisco Calif

Shower Honoring Miss Linda Kahanee At Home of Patti Odom

A Monday evening shower for Miss Linda Kahanee was hosted at Patti Odom’s home with Shari Wiland Martha Hoge and Peggy Gorman assisting. Corsages were given to the bride-elect and both mothers Mrs Robert Enger and Mrs Le Roy Johnson. Terry Lynes Gay Kindelspire and Dee Freeman won prizes, with duplicate prizes for the bride-to-be.

Linda Kahanee Patti Odom Shari Wiland Martha Hoge Peggy Gorman Robert Enger LeRoy Johnson Terry Lynes Gay Kindelspire Dee Freeman

Kahanee to Wed Gary L Johnson in Saturday Ceremony

Blue and white decor graces the buffet as Miss Kahanee is set to marry Gary L Johnson this Saturday. The couple announced the upcoming wedding and shared details of the plans.

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Jefferson VFW Morris Theatre E. R. Funk Jr. Women Plan Watermelon Party Towsleys Bedford Review Lion Jepco Corp 42Nd Street New York N.Y Ciry Cleveland Ohio Harry’s TV Miss Kahanee Gary L. Johnson Sage Ray Peacock THE American Legion Morris, Ill Morris Herald Speed Onice Speed Queen Liberty St Hatcher Woods Jefferson St Gebhardt Park Getchell Sales CO P.O. Box Ottawa
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