Brown-Hall Nuptials Held in Custer Park
Miss Pamela Jane Brown and Ricky Lee Hall united in marriage at Custer Park Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. John Helme. Autumnal flowers, organist Dominick Zandi and vocalist Denny Zandi accompanied the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Jane Brown
Ricky Lee Hall
John Helme
Custer Park Baptist Church
Dominick Zandi
Denny Zandi
Harold E. Brown
Rte. 3
Morris
Duain Hall
Braceville
Bybee Completes Leadership Course In Germany
Service Army Specialist Four Curtis G. Bybee, 20, son of Mrs. Dora Bybee of Dresden Acres Morris, completed a basic leadership course in Germany. He trained in leadership, human behavior, counseling and discipline, problem solving, and communications while serving as a gunner with Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry of the 1st Infantry Division near Goppingen. Bybee entered the army in February 1971, trained at Ft. Campbell Kentucky, and was last stationed at Ft. Polk Louisiana. He is a 1969 Benton Consolidated High School graduate. his father Herbert Bybee lives in Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis G. Bybee
Dora Bybee
Rte. 2
Dresden Acres
Morris
Germany
Spec
Bybee
Spec. Bybee
26Th Infantry
1St Infantry Division
Goppingen
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Polk
Benton Consolidated High School
Benton
Herbert Bybee
BPW Board to Meet for Annual Planning Session
Business and Professional Woman's Club schedules a Friday at 7 30 p m board meeting at Mrs William Corks home. All officers chairmen and co chairs urged to attend as committees are appointed and the program for the coming year discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Woman's Club
William Cork
South Wilmington opens school Aug 28 with pre-registration Aug 22
South Wilmington Grade School schedules the 1972-73 year to start Monday August 28. Registration and fee payment are set for Tuesday August 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Kindergarten eligibility requires age five by December 1 1972 and birth certificates. First day classes run 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a staff workshop after dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilmington
Charles McDonald Insurance Agency
Miss Marian Peterson Honored At Aurora Bridal Shower
Marian Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claire Peterson, was feted at a Sunday afternoon shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Everett Kuhn in Aurora with cousin Miss Jeanne Fetzer assisting. Guests included Mrs. Lelalda Thompson and others. The couple plans a September 9 wedding at West Lisbon Lutheran Church with bridesmaid Mrs. Alice Wendt helping open gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Marian Peterson
Everett Kuhn
Aurora
Jeanne Fetzer
Lelalda Thompson
Nicholas Stanciu
Patty Kuhn
Jerry Michaelson
Alice Wendt
Trinette Michaelson
Amy Thompson
Claire Peterson
Dennis Martin
West Lisbon Lutheran Church
Open house marks Elwyn and Helen Trotter 25th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Trotter of Morris celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house 3 to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Morris. They wed August 20 1947 in Morris with a double ring ceremony conducted by Dr Floyd Blowfield and Rev Ronald Winsor. The couple has lived at 711 East Main Street Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Trotter
Morris
First United Methodist Church
Helen L. Winsor
Elwyn A. Trotter
Coal City
First Methodist Church
Floyd Blowfield
Ronald Winsor
Harriet Penn
Thomas Trotter
Trotters
E. Main St
WRC school of instruction held at Eagles Hall
A state school of instruction for the Women’s Relief Corps was held in Eagles Hall at 9 30 a m Thursday. Fifty two officers and members attended with reports from national and department officers. The day included a lunch recess and afternoon sessions with welfare and coin collection for child welfare. celebrations included thanks for cards on a 60th wedding anniversary and a birthday song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
Vera Manning
Norma Ogan
Chicago
Helen M. Johnson
River Forrest
Lois Didiers
Rodgers
Josephine Borchelt
Hazel Haedike
Kate Enger
Bertha White
Ladies Fellowship Plans Dinners and Fundraiser
Members of the Ladies Fellowship of the First Christian Church met at the church with Mrs. Dean Jeffs presiding. They voted to buy 25 place settings of dishes for the kitchen at $7 each and urged payments to Mrs. Bruce Southcombe. Upcoming events include a God's Yokemen dinner September 16 at 6 30 p.m. a August coffee for new members and the Howards moving. A youth rally is set for September 2 with a pre rally banquet, followed by a revival September 8 9 and 10. Mrs. Gerald Able led the lesson. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Dean Jeffs
Ed Slater
Bruce Southcombe
Gerald Able
Mary Jane Garrels to Wed Larry Mohundro in Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Garrels of Benson announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Larry Dale Mohundro, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Newton and the late Gene Dale Mohundro. Mary Jane, a 1970 Roanoke Benson High School graduate, attends Illinois State University and works as an IRS student trainee in Peoria. Larry, a 1970 Minooka High School graduate, also attends ISU and works for Jarvis Construction Co. of Salina, Kansas, in Normal. A Sept. 9 wedding is planned in Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Garrels
Benson
Mary Jane
Larry Dale Mohundro
Eugene Newton
Gene Dale Mohundro
Roanoke- Benson High School
Illinois State University
Internal Revenue Service
Peoria
Minooka High School
I.S.U
Jarvis Construction Co
Salena
Kansas
Normal
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Circles Meet for Devotions
Circle 4 meets in the church lounge with Mrs. George Kresse leading the Bible study and Mrs. Lloyd Ness reading the offering meditation. Circle 3 gathers in the fellowship hall with hostess Mrs. Silas Johnson, devotions by Mrs. Connie Gipes and Bible study by Mrs. Norval Wigtil, offering meditation by Mrs. Silas Johnson. Circle 1 convenes in the church lounge led by hostess Mrs. Gerald Harper with devotions by Mrs. Harper, Bible study by Mrs. Harold Hougas, and offering meditation by Mrs. Elvin Behrens. Circle 9 meets at Mrs. Fred Nelson’s home with devotions by Mrs. John Olson, Bible study by Mrs. Richard Wickert, and offering meditation by Mrs. Walter Hutchings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 4
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
George Kresse
Lloyd Ness
Circle 3
Fellowship Hall
Silas Johnson
Connie Gipes
Norval Wigtil
Circle 1
Gerald Harper
Travelin' Cottons Durable Knit Infant Wear
Carter's offers durable press cotton knit infant garments including a creeper with a grip pered crotch for easy diaper changes and a shirt with a back snap fastener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Neighborhood Bible Time at Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church will host Neighborhood Bible Time a five day event for Morris area youth ages four to fifteen next week. The program runs 9 a.m. to noon with bus transportation from a designated pickup point and concludes with a 7:30 p.m. Friday graduation and award night. Activities include magic, dramatized stories, sword drills, contests and daily gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Baptist Church
Morris
Ken Dalton
Dalton
U.S. 6
Ill. 47
Mrs Ryder Presides at RNA Meeting
Mrs Edward Ryder vice president presided over the Royal Neighbors of America business meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs George Cunnen Mrs Nick DiJohn Mrs Eloise Delockery and Miss Theresa Kopczick. Social hour followed with awards to Mrs Delockery Mrs Inez Verfurth and Mrs Jennie Pack. The Aug 28 meeting will feature a sack lunch by the same committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ryder
Oracle
Royal Neighbors of America
George Cunnen
Nick DiJohn
Eloise Delockery
Theresa Kopczick
Delockery
Inez Verfurth
Jennie Pack
4-H Cloverleaf Trail Riders Meet Updates
Cloverleaf Trail Riders held a Thursday meeting led by Jerry Kleinmaier. Hendry Matteson resigned after 24 years as club leader. A trail ride and a Wednesday 1 p.m. swimming party were discussed and record books submitted. Talks were given by Cindy Kay, Marcia Kenney, Don Kern, Jerry Kleinmaier, Laurie Starks and Larry Weber. Refreshments were served by John Kenney and Barbara Haags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Kleinmaier
Hendry Matteson
Cindy Kay
Marcia Kenney
Don Kern
Laurie Starks
Larry Weber
John Kenney
Barbara Haags
Birthday Open House for Miss Lillie Wallace
A birthday open house for Miss Lillie Wallace will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 110 East Chapin Street. Friends and relatives are invited to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Wallace
E. Chapin St
Auxiliary plans dinner dance for 25th anniversary
The John Martin Steele Auxiliary of Post 6049 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary. Reservations by Aug. 22 to Howard Burton at 942-2638. Pins will be presented to charter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin Steele
Post 6049
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Howard Burton
Picnic and awards mark Pack 476 August meeting
Pack 476 holds its August gathering Monday at 6 p.m. in the Goose Lake area. Families bring a meat dish and a side to share with table service. the pack provides beverages. A family picnic includes awards, a treasure hunt and evening swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout Pack
Goose Lake
Local Social Roundup From Forest Park to Peoria
A family dinner at the Miseners home in Forest Park drew guests including Mrs Kerry Gotham Miss Patricia Misener Thomas Remley Neal Gesell Tad and Derek Misener of Peoria and Carls Gesell of Gibson City. The CBS Kitty McKinley Chapter resumed meetings in the Masonic Hall with notices of a hospital stay for a member and events planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Gotham
Forest Park
Patricia Misener
Thomas Remley
Plainfield
Neal Gesell
Gibson City
Tad
Derek Misener
Peoria
Myrtle Misener
Gladys Misener
John Gesell
Carls
Kitty McKinley
CBS
Masonic Hall
Bernard Shastrom
Alvin Brukhart
Moose ritual meeting and practice notice
Women of the Moose with senior regent Mrs. James Misener presiding held a ritual session with 29 members present. Balloting occurred for two candidates and all officers escorts and chairmen are asked to attend ritual practice at the Moose Lodge on August 31 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
James Misener
Moose Lodge
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Custer Park
Venice
Rosemary Foster
Pamela Kay Brown
Ridge Road
Minooka
Tammy Stephens
Steven Pfaff
Frank Halpin
Gardner
Denny Brown
Jeffrey Stephens
American Legion Hall
Dawn Hall
Vickie Hall
Laurie Brayton
Kathy Brown
Dee Brown
Monica Durkee
Mabel Durkee
Julia Thompson
Donna Buza
Jeanne Leranger
Madeline Bottomley
Morris Community High School
Eagles
Gardner South Wilmington
Ottawa
Ramsey
Joliet
Braidwood
Wilmington
Herschel
Kempton
MR. and
Mrs
BPW
John Meyer
Jack Winter
Verona Exchange
FDIC
Verona
Plattville Notes
Ronald Collins
Northern Illinois University
U. S. Army Transport Corps
Fort Eustis
Norfolk
Ronald
Paul Collins
Sue
Douglas McArthur
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Charlottesville
Williamsburg
National Cemetery and Battlefield
Gettysburg
Warren McKanna
This
Washington, D. C
Plattville
Ransom
Essex
Allan Hall
Carol Jones
Kevin
Rockton
Ellis Jones
Lee Corrigan
Edward Jones
Miss Peterson
WRC School of Instruction
Bethlehem
Playtex
Mens Sitk Woot
Hong Kong
L. Dulani
Joliet Inn
Ramada Inn
Mrs. Ryder
RNA
Paul W. Cable
Mazon
Lorraine Ely
Liberty Walgreen
Liberty Walgreens
Liberty St
Colonial House
Louis
Catfish
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