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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1978
Page
6
Virgil Jordan of 1336 Liberty St displays a 11 year collection of American glassware dating 1880 to 1910 at Morris Public Library. The exhibit features salt dips salt shakers souvenir china and miniature salesman samples and runs through September 15.
The Rev. Dr. Leslie Skoien pastor of the Pentecostal Church in Tulsa formerly of Joliet, visited his sister Mrs. Fern Johnson and family at 1805 Lisbon Street the past week and returned home Wednesday. Earl McBride of 1025 Hoge Street has returned home from Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago after major surgery, having been there since June.
General Telephone & Electronics introduces the Starlite telephone designed by GTE Automatic Electric. Available in rotary dial priced at 44.95 and Touch Calling at 64.95, it comes in arctic white light blue and avocado with color matched cords. Easy to install modular plug allows moving it between decor and locations. Sold in department stores discount houses and showrooms, the Starlite blends fashion with function.
Plattville notes residents took trips this summer with visits to Wisconsin Dells and the State Fair in Springfield. John and Janice Manning and John spent days in Wisconsin while Paul Collins toured Canada and five northern states on a 16 day trip ending near Japier Alberta, 2100 miles from Kendall County. Viola Leifheit enjoyed a two week western vacation as families head to fairs.
Dawn M. Pressler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Seeman Jr. of Coal City, has been promoted to airman first class. She serves as a duplicating specialist at Columbus AFB Mississippi with Air Training Command. A Joliet East High School 1976 graduate, she is married to Sgt. Samuel Pressler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pressler of Killeen, Texas.
Mrs. Sylvia Cherny of Hollyhill Florida announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Yeoman Seaman Deborah Ann Stapp to Yeoman Third Class Petty Officer William J Higgins son of Mr and Mrs James E Higgins of Morris. They will be married in Hollyhill on October 15. A family reception will follow. They are both serving in the U S Navy.
Members of the Happy Hour Club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Harold Arneson's home. Prizes went to Mrs. Zina Findlay, Mrs. Alfred Terry, Mrs. John Popidinski, and Mrs. Tena Olson. Guest Mrs. Mildred Webber attended. Lunch was served. The next meeting is Sept 20 at Mrs. Lucille Arneson's home.
Medical and Surgical floors allow visits from 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric patients may be visited from 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Byron Kimberly Garrow in Yorkville at 8 43 p m Thursday. Admitted and dismissed names include Mrs Thomas Peterson Miss Lisa Calcote Mrs Christine Murphy Wanda Frankenberry Art Willmington Miss Denise Scuteri and others across towns such as Seneca Marseilles Wilmington Sullivan Mo and Coal City.
Oswego Community Unit District sets Aug 30 for most students half day, kindergarten Aug 31. Registration underway. high school offices open 9 11:30 and 1 4 through Aug 24. Tuition items include books 5.25 to 13.50. lunch 40 50 cents. milk five cents. insurance optional. Time changes for elementary to senior high noted. exams required for new entrants and certain grade levels.
The Rev. Paul E. White of the First Church of the Nazarene in Morris will move to the Church of the Nazarene in Danville after three years in Morris. He is scheduled to assume duties in Danville on August 27.
Kendall and Grundy County Retired Teachers Association hold a joint meeting August 31 at Yorkville Congregational Church. Attendees should bring a dish and table service for a 12:30 p.m. luncheon. meat, beverages and rolls provided. Kendall County RTA quarterly meet Sept 7 at Au Sable Grove Presbyterian Church with lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Richard Krase, county superintendent of schools, will speak.
Larry Livsey and Donna Wagner of Joliet are referenced in a local public notice detailing parties involved. The brief item confirms their connection to the matter and lists Joliet as their residence.
Honored at the 58th Knudson-Kettelson reunion were Platville Glen Coop 81 and Mrs Isaac Van Ashlen 80 both of Minooka. Seven week old Douglas Coop, son of Rick Coop, Minooka, named youngest attendee. Gus Johnson 94 of Grundy County Nursing Home unable to attend. Mabel Davidson 86 hospitalized but present via card. Reunion at Baker Woods Forest Preserve included picnic dinner canoeing badminton and frog catching. Officers re-elected Obert Viland president Herbert Davidson vice president Alma Coop and Ora Sandwick secretaries. Reunion voted to continue for two more years. if attendance fails to rise it will end.
Fifteen members of the WRC met in Eagle Hall Tuesday night with Anna Mae Wheeler opening and Rose Doyle reading part of Psalm 37. The group reported eight hours of relief work completed. The WRC convention is planned for Eagle Hall on September 11 with a noon luncheon at First United Methodist Church served by Rose Doyle and Anna Mae Wheeler.
AARP Chapter 1752 met at the Senior Citizens Center at 2 p.m. with Margaret Wilson presiding. Helen Wilkinson and Cora Kay were appointed delegates to the Lt. Governor's Legislative Forum. The group planned a dental care bill for seniors and set events including photo days at Saratoga Towers on Aug. 29 and 30. A Smoky Mountains trip is planned for Oct. 21 and a Sandwich Fair trip for Sept. 7.
Peace Chapel Assembly of God Church on School St sets Homecoming Day with The Spirituals concert at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Spirituals, recording gospel group, have sung in churches and campuses. Rev. E. M. Clark, ex Illinois district supervisor and current head of North Central Bible College, will preach both morning and 6 p.m. services. young church ministry entrants to be honored. Friends and members are invited.
Canned Bartlett pear halves are arranged in a baking dish and glazed with a mixture of pear syrup lemon juice brown sugar butter and maple flavoring. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes yields six servings and can be varied with orange juice concentrate yogurt honey and nuts.
Morris Women's Bowling Association meets at 7 p.m. at Echo Lanes. 4-H Club gathers at First United Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Women's Association Board meets at 1 30 p.m. at THURSDAY First United Presbyterian Church. Sewing group convenes at 10 30 a.m.
A film titled Love, Marriage The Journey will be shown on August 26 at 7 30 p m at St Marys Catholic Church in Minooka. Sponsored by World Wide Marriage Encounter. For more information call Ray Raguse 942 3111 or Don Cockream 726 1964.
Church circles met at varied locations including Bethlehem Lutheran Church lounge homes and a park. Circle 1 Tuesday hostess Mrs Lester Fosen. devotions by Mrs George Kresse. Circle 2 Thursday host Mrs Ray Snyder. devotions by Mrs Karl Lin nemann. meditation by Mrs Ellery Olson. Circle 5 Thursday hostess Mrs Earle Finland. devotions by Mrs Lawrence Rasmussen. Bible study by Mrs Fred Nelson. meditation by Mrs Roy Kjellesvik. Circle 6 Thursday lunch 12:15 at Holiday Inn. meeting and Bible study at Mrs Roy Egeland's home. devotions by Mrs Jean Brewer. Bible study by Mrs Egeland. meditations by Mrs Egeland. Circle 8 Thursday church. hostess Mrs Bernard Watland. devotions by Mrs Watland. Bible study led by Mrs Richard Coffman. meditation by Tena Wylla. Circle 9 Tuesday church. hostesses Mrs Margaret Walker and Miss Jamie Walker. devotions and Bible study by Mrs George Kresse. meditations by Mrs Byron Omundson. Circle 10 Chapin Park. hostess Mrs Don Funte. devotions by hostess. Bible study by Mrs George Kresse.
A three month old typically gains about two pounds per month for the first three months, then slower as she grows. Variations exist, and a pediatrician should guide individual weight plans. Avoid early weaning from formula or breast milk and delay cow’s milk until iron needs are met.
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