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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
4
Diane Male and Gary Layton repeated their vows at a candlelight ceremony in Church of Hope Gardner. The Rev. Richard Schurman led a double ring rite as relatives and friends gathered for a formal reception.
One Way, about 30 Olney youth from 10 denominations, bring Otis Skillings Life to Illinois churches September 4 and 5. Performances include Wilmington United Methodist Church Saturday 7 30 pm Morris United Methodist Church Sunday 9 15 am and Morris Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Saturday 3 pm. Freewill offerings. Event features ecumenical youth group work with regional church and civic groups. A prelude rap session and folk singing runs September 4 2 4 pm at Liberty Place Morris.
A new Armstrong Cork Company product line, the Chandelier Barbary ceiling tiles, offers an easy weekend install for damaged plaster ceilings. Priced under 45 dollars for a 12 by 15 room, these acoustical non combustible tiles bond to plaster or furring strips, reducing labor disruption and hiding seams.
The Morris Junior Women's Club hosted its annual prospective membership tea Tuesday evening at Mrs. William Caisley’s home. Mrs. Gary Phillips opened the meeting and introduced herself and upcoming year plans before presenting fellow officers.
Coal City residents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zerboglio will mark their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. September 5 at the Coal City Lions Hall. They have three children, two daughters in Coal City and Wilmington, plus three granddaughters, Susan Lori and Julie. The couple request no gifts. Prospective members are listed and a September potluck is planned. contact Mrs. Winkel for membership. The note ends with a local shopping advisory on end of summer sales and bargain hunting.
A kitchen note provides a recipe for crepe batter using flour sugar baking powder chili powder salt milk and oil. Batter a 8 inch skillet pour scant cup cook until browned then wrap around a hot dog and serve with warm chili sauce. Crepes can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Connie Elaine Osborn Willis and LaVerne L. Smith exchanged vows in a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Assembly of God Church in Seneca. Mervin Johnson played organ music as Kathy Huss served as maid of honor and Jack Kish stood as best man.
Five circles of Our Savior's Lutheran Church plan meetings next week. Naomi Circle hosts at 367 Main St Wednesday 9 30 a m. Martha Circle meets 2 p m at Mrs Marion Jackson Shipyard Road. Sarah Circle meets 2 p m in church hall with Mrs Arthur Thorson. Rebecca Circle 8 p m at Mrs Donald Baker Verona. Mary Circle 8 p m at Miss Phyllis Roskedahl Seneca. Corsage details noted.
In Gardner observance of summer Thursday School, about 175 children, parents and friends attended a potluck at the Church of Hope. Teachers for each class were announced and a program featured class participation and perfect attendance awards. Sessions ran Thursdays in June to August 9 to 11 a.m., with a peak attendance of 164. Regular Sunday School resumes at 9 15 a.m. on promotion day.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lyons return from a voyage aboard Holland American's T S Hamburg departing New York City. Ports included Sydney Nova Scotia Perce Gaspe Quebec Charlotte Town Halifax and Hamilton Bermuda with multiple two day stops before returning to New York.
Service Retired Chief Master Sgt George A Daulton at East Cheyenne High School Cheyenne Wyoming attended an Air Force Reserve Junior Officer Training Corps instructor workshop at Maxwell AFB Alabama. He participated in seminars and panels on AFJROTC program operations for the 1971 72 school year. He served in the European Theater during World War II. His wife is Jeanette E Elliott.
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