Fair exhibitors shine at State Fair area 4-H show
Sixteen Grundy County 4-H members showcased non livestock projects at the Illinois State Fair on Aug 17 after being selected during the Grundy County H Fair. awards ranged from A and superior ratings in communications arts crafts and clothing to top showmanship in sheep and competitive demonstrations by 4-H members including Sharilyn Madison Charlene Mills Greg Granby Doreen Mills Kris Elgar Matthew Walker Colleen Carter Susan Morse Suzie Wilson Carina Rury Paula Morse Sue Skelton and Pam Bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Sharilyn Madison
Mazon Merry Makers
Starksky
Charlene Mills
Minooka Ag
Greg Granby
Vienna Ag
Doreen Mills
Kris Elgar
Kris
Mazon Merry Makers 4-H Club
Matthew Walker
Carina Rury
Paula Morse
Morris
Sue Skelton
Wauponsee
Handy Anns Grundy County Foods
Sharilyn
Donna Yunker
Doug Wakeman
Hollenbeck Hoe
Sen
Pam Bounds
Nettle Creek Ag
Troy Funte
Saratoga Ag
Land of Lincoln
Andrew M Hillegass at Hines Hospital for Heart Surgery
Andrew M Hillegass of 912 Pine Street is listed at Hines Veteran Hospital for an open heart surgery scheduled later this week. The patient is assigned to floor 9 at Hines in Hines Illinois 60141.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Hillegass
Pine St
Hines Veteran Hospital
Hines, Ill
Democrats to elect convention delegates in Grundy County
James L McEvilly the Grundy County Democratic chairman says a Sept 11 meeting at 424 Liberty St Morris will choose ten delegate electors to represent Grundy at the Sept 25 district meeting. Eligible Democrats must reside in Grundy and file by Aug 28 with McEvilly and Springfield chair John Touhy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L McEvilly
Grundy County
Liberty St
Morris
15Th
James L. McEvilly
Ridge Rd
Minooka
John Touhy
S. Second St
Springfield
Memphis
Tenn
Liberty Street
Illinois
Tennessee
Morris Elementary Sets Free Milk and Meals Policy
Morris Elementary School District No 54 announces free milk and meals and reduced price meals for children unable to pay. Applications are sent home, with copies at the principal's office, and are confidential. Foster children may qualify. changes in family size or unemployment require new applications. Eligibility is based on family size and income, with examples given for a four person family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Elementary School District No. 54
Illinois FFA leaders meet at 1978 state conference
Seneca president of Section 7 John Scheffer was among 29 state officers at the August 16 1978 Illinois FFA leadership conference in Effingham. They took part in public speaking and workshops to inform section presidents about running the FFA program. National FFA vice president Peg Armstrong delivered the keynote at the Wednesday banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scheffer
Seneca
Illinois Association
FFA
Effingham
Illinois
National Ffa
Peg Armstrong
Corrections to Morris Herald Marriage and Delegate Notice
The Morris Herald corrects an error from Thursday noting the upcoming marriage of Jacqueline Ann Copp and Albert Newell. It also fixes Friday's AARP delegate misreport, stating Earl Kay is the actual delegate and not Cora Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Herald
Jacqueline Ann Copp
Ed Copp
McHenry
Albert Newell
Elmer Newell. Morris
Cora Kay
AARP
Legislative Forum
Earl Kay
Peacock couple mark 50th wedding anniversary open house
Mr and Mrs Ray Peacock celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at First United Methodist Church on Sunday August 27 from 2 to 5 pm. Relatives and friends are invited. gifts are not requested. The couple wed August 29, 1928, at Morris United Methodist Church officiated by Rev Henry Rompe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Peacock
First United Methodist Church
Mrs. Peacock
Henry Rompe
Morris United Methodist Church
Celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Morris and Saratoga
A couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with an informal open house on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Townhall hosted by their children and grandchildren. Married August 30, 1928, in Morris they spent most of their life there and request no gifts. Stephen C. Erickson, son of George and Janice Erickson, completed the second phase of a Marine Corps officer candidate program at Quantico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Townhall
Robert
Arlene) Thompson
James Ammons
Morris
Stephen C. Erickson
George and
Janice Erickson
Meadows Circle
Marine Corps Development and Education Command
Quantico
Erickson
Morris Community High School
Morris Women Bowls Meet At Echo Lanes Monday
Calendar notes a Morris Women s Bowling Association meeting at 7 p m at Echo Lanes for all women bowlers. The Women s Association Board meets at 1 30 p m at the church. Laurel Chapter 145 CES holds a Stated Meeting at Masonic Temple at 8 p m Tuesday. First United Presbyterian sewing group meets 10 30 a m Thursday. Romeoville Mixers campout at Hideaway Lakes Yorkville Friday through Sunday. Herb Osterle to call square dance 8 10 p m Saturday.
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Morris Women’s Bowling Association
Echo Lanes
Laurel Chapter
Ces
Masonic Temple
First United Presbyterian Church Sewing Group
Romeoville
Hideaway Lakes
Yorkville
Herb Osterle
Coal City Notes Briefs
Rehearsals for the Coal City high school marching band begin today with attendance required for all instrumental students and auxiliary drill units. Bring instruments and music lyres. school instruments, lockers, and music issued at rehearsals. Dress for hot weather marching. Also: Bowling League meeting Aug 22 at Toulie’s Lanes. Room mother calls to volunteer. informal September coffee hour planned. Hospital and birth notices follow along with community events and campaign chair appointment for Mental Health Association drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Toulie’s
Suzanne Lissy
Judy Mulligan
Marilyn Emerson
Eric Leasure
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
James P. Watson
Quincy
Melissa Jo
Joseph Watson Sr
Braidwood
Helen
James Griffin
Gerrude Thomas
Steve Matsko
Colleen Condon
Eileen
Erin Elizabeth
Coal Valley Softball League
Carbon Hill
William Fox Children’s Center
Dwight
Harlow Piper
Mental Health Association
Illinois
Joseph Gomora
Bellringer
United Way
Gomora
Helland Hoganson Family Reunion Set for Aug 27
The annual Helland Hoganson reunion will be held Sunday at Gould Park. Drinks will be provided by the organizing committee and dinner will begin at to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helland- Hoganson
Gould Park
Hospital Patient List and Births Notice
Admitted and births report a lengthy hospital roster including Stephan Bednarik and Mary Tuck among admitted patients and a birth announcement for a girl to Mr and Mrs John Martin. Also itemized are numerous discharges and names of patients, with addresses across Joliet, Braceville, Minooka, Wilmington, Gardner, Seneca and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephan Bednarik
Union St
Clara J. Dickman
Jackson St
Russell J. Bersby Sr
Douglas S
David
Mary) Tuck Minooka
James Fdwards
Kinsman
Gle Humbert
Dwight
Kate) Mack
Braceville
Vickie Jennings
W. No County
Shielah
Rte. 3
Y Donald
Vickie) Jennings
W. North Ct
Robe
Arlene) Thompson
Dwight Rd
Joseph Bickel Channahan
Kerm
Marion) Elleby
Newar
Jeffrey Shanno Seneca
Shirley Majesk Gardner
Michael Gardner
Park Ave
Robert Batok
Mable Ct
Verba Ferris
E. Jackston St
Felix
Donna) Villafo
Red Bud Lane
Virg
Erma) Todd
Washington St
Miss Michel] Beasley
Channahon
Sam Craig
Coal City
John Las Lisle
John Volovk
Michelle Schar
Carl Collins
White Tie
Allen Starnes
N. Division St
Ral
Patricia) Anderson
Rte
Rigoberto Alegria
Prnc St
LeRoy Bright
E. May
Kathleen Mullaney
Benton
Floy
Virginia) Crews
Wilmington
Carl Burkett Sr
Calhou St
Mervin
Margaret Guard
Park Blvd
Jam Hadaway
Rte. 2
Jame Lauderdale
Sandridge Rd
Robert Crawford
Cindy Dunning
Gardner
Maste James Edwards
Kim Jones
Reddick
Ruth Knott
John
Patricia Landers
David Mary
David Mary) Tucker
Minooka
John Felix
Dallas
Rita) Applegate
North Prairie
Lawrence Manning
Jefferson
Henry Narwick
Johnson Ave
Byron Angel
Baby Boy
Yorkville
Lori Gross
Seneca
Ernest Larsen
Elmer Merkel
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Nancy Formas
Linda Jacobson
David Daugherty
Ottawa
Mathew Walker
Sue Block
John Block
Walt Disney Productions
Don Knotts
James T. McEviily
Ridge Road
Minooka, Il
MR. and
Mrs
Women’s Association Board
Coal City Notes
Liberty
Hospital News
Isch
Junior & Misses
Tinas
Tinas Shape Shop
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