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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1972
Page
2
Minooka Community High School opens August 28 with half day sessions 8:30 to 10:30 for new and returning students and full days starting August 29. Area Vocational Center classes begin August 29. Freshmen must have physical and dental exams on file.
Channahon brings a multi day homecoming from Wednesday to Sunday with carnival nights bands dancing and a parade featuring a homecoming queen. A Saturday night baseball game and a Sunday 1 p.m. parade are planned. Churches sponsor events and float activities with concessions in the evenings.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles met on Thursday in homes and church lounges. Circle 2 hosted Mrs. Art Wilmington with devotions by Mrs. Karl Linnemann and meditation by Mrs. Byron Amundson. Circle 5 gathered with hostess Mrs. John A. Olson, devotions by Mrs. Lawrence Rasmusson, Bible study by Mrs. Sam Kettleson, and meditation by Mrs. Marcus Hauge. Circle 7 met at Mrs. Lars Fosen’s home with Esther Johnson co host and devotions, Bible study by Mrs. Karl Linnemann, and meditation by Mrs. Jesse Hausken. Circle 10 met at the church lounge with hostess Mrs. Richard Wickert, devotions and Bible study by Mrs. Robert Hunt.
Verona Grade School District 100 opens Monday at 8 45 a m with K 10 0 hours for grades 1 8 3 15 p m and a 30 minute lunch. Book rental 6 kindergarten 10 grades 1 8, insurance 3 per pupil, 15 for family coverage optional. New staff James Kraft of Gardner.
Charles Whitfield of Millbrook named canvas director for Kendall County CROP Campaign to run November 19 through 22 across townships. The executive committee targets a $4,000 goal for Church World Service hunger appeal helping overseas feeding programs and disaster relief.
Montreal designers present sleek uncluttered lines for fall and winter 1972 with natural silhouettes. Tailored jackets coats and wide pleated pants lead a durable, elegant Montreal mode blending French detail with North American expertise.
The first day of school at Nettle Creek is Monday with registration on that date. Sessions will be brief and buses will run regular routes. Kindergarten to second grade meet in the Erienna Building while grades three to eight meet in the Nettle Creek Building. A $10 book rental fee applies with optional insurance and forms sent home. Kindergarten and fifth graders should have physical and dental exams.
Calendar entry notes a 7 30 p m Mothers meeting at Eagles Hall with a lack lunch listed.
The Seneca Assemblies of God church will present a special music program Thursday at 7 30 p m featuring the Florence Family Singers from El Reno Oklahoma. The group includes Mr and Mrs Robert Florence and two sons Jerry and Bob and will blend gospel standards hymns and contemporary sounds.
Kathleen Peterson and Christine Peterson sisters were honored at a double bridal shower in the West Lisbon Lutheran Church parlors. Mothers grandmothers and friends attended with pastel daisies as decor and a luncheon for about 80 guests. Kathleen wed Terry Kiesewetter on August 26 and Christine wed Mark McKanna on September 30 both at the West Lisbon church.
Seward unit of Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association invites members and guests to 4 H achievement night on Wednesday August 23 at 7 30 p m at the Minooka United Methodist Church Minooka. An annual picnic for members families and guests is set for Sunday August 27 at 6 30 p m at Mrs Ralph Wildeys Jug Handle Road Each family brings its own meat table service and a dish to pass drinks supplied.
Dr. Virginia N. Harris begins her term as president of the Illinois Psychological Association after one year as president-elect. The change follows a year guiding the organization in the role and marks a new leadership chapter for the group.
Hospital notes list admitted patients on the Medical and Surgical and Obstetric floors with visiting hours. Births include a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Payne of Mazon and two girls for Dwight and Rte. 3 families. Dismissals cover numerous residents and transfers, plus professional affiliations of Dr. Harris and upcoming IPA jail convention at the Sheraton Blackstone in Chicago November 2-4.
An open house in Coal City celebrated the marriage of Cathie Fioritto and Robert Ferrari. The couple exchanged vows June 30 at the Little Chapel of the West in Las Vegas with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Richard McArdle.
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