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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Harvey Thompson formerly of Morris are in People's Hospital Peru Ill in room 236. Herbert Enger Sr is in St Joseph Hospital room 605 after a fall that broke his hip two weeks ago.
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MAZON Mary Elizabeth Davies class met at the United Church of Christ with hosts Mrs Enar Nelson and Mrs Robert Reed. Miss Myrtle Misener led the meeting with devotions by Mrs Ardine Kleinfelter. A bazaar is planned for September 28 and reading lists are due by September 4.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular business meeting at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Nicholas DiJohn presiding. One new member, Mrs. Helen Kenny, was welcomed. The next meeting is set for Sept. 10.
Mrs. John Dullard of Minooka Grundy County chairwoman and Mrs. Albert Pfaff of Sara toga Township attended a noon luncheon in the Conrad Hilton International Room. Sponsored by Mrs. Richard J. Daley, the event included a fashion show and drew wives of candidates such as Mrs. Hubert Humphrey, Mrs. Samuel Shapiro and Mrs. Orville Freeman.
The Couples' Club of Minooka United Methodist Church invites members to a 7 30 p m gathering Sunday September 8 with special guests Mr and Mrs Allen Heiland of Joliet. Mrs Heiland will discuss America With a Dutch Accent and the hex sign as a good omen. Demonstrations include miniature furniture and embroidery. September marks the clubs membership drive.
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club met at Mrs. Floyd Siron home. Sheryl Walter led. New officers elected: Debbie Smith president Anne Marie Struck vice president Jackie Seibold secretary Laura Pilch treasurer Sherry Mathiason recreation Denise Linn reporter.
Miss Donna Misener and Kerry Gonnam wed Aug 18 at the United Methodist Church of Mazon in a 3 p.m. double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Michael Hurt. Attendants included maid of honor Patricia Misener and bridesmaids in yellow, with a reception at The Lodge in Dwight. The couple will reside in Forest Park after a wedding trip to Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
Rome welcomes about four million international visitors each year revealing steady tourist demand. The figure highlights Rome as a major cultural hub attracting travelers from multiple countries and boosting local economy through hospitality and services.
A Grun dy County Women s Republican Club board meeting is set for 8 p m Tuesday Sept 5 at Mrs Wilbur Browns home. All officers and committee chairmen should attend to discuss activities at the Republican headquarters before the November election and the STARs pre teenage Republican club.
Mrs Donald Beier of 413 West Mazon Avenue Dwight was guest of honor at a pink and blue baby shower hosted Sunday by Mrs Gary W Phillips in Morris. Guests played games and prizes were awarded to the mother to be. Beier opened gifts as a stork centerpiece watched over the pink and blue table. Lunch followed served by the hostess.
Barbara Hume head instructor says certificates will be signed and ready for pick up at Morris Pool on Saturday and Sunday for children who passed the required tests.
Admitted: Tammie Lynn Bailey Route 2 Master William Faust Route 2 Mrs. Neil Quinn 402 East Washington Street. Discharged: Claude F. Skinner South Wilmington Mrs Fred Schaefer Coachlite Manor Mrs Ervin Larson Route 4 Mrs Gerald Snyder and son Verona Mrs Rose Kriz Braidwood John Jasper Braidwood Miss Patricia Finnell 434 East Illinois Avenue Mrs Christine Nelson Lincoln Nursing Home. Visiting hours listed 2:30 to 3 and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Norman Homemakers Club invites members to a 6 p.m. family picnic at Gordon Bell cottage by the Illinois River with meat provided and a dish to pass. Saratoga Cemetery Aid holds a 2 p.m. meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. Grundy County Legal Secretaries Association gathers at 6 50 p.m. at the 7 Gables. VFW Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. at VFW Hall.
Ted Alan Splain of Morris and Gayle Elizabeth Walker of Morris secured marriage licenses. Background shows both residents applying at the county clerk’s office for nuptial proceedings.
Verona OES hosts Three Friends Night on Wednesday September 11 with MPs and the worthy matron presiding. Lunch committee includes Mr and Mrs George Brown Mrs Ethel Finch Mrs Janice Grace and Mr and Mrs William Erte. Last night's lunch committee was Mr and Mrs Hartld Punke.
A medical supply company offers a tale mine stocked for 2000 people to shelter residents of five southern Vermont communities against nuclear attack. The Mt. Ascutney Nuclear Shelter Association will decide whether to accept the Johnson & Johnson Co. offer.
The report notes a three month or longer growing period nationwide except in high mountain regions. It cites cooler elevations where growing seasons shorten and outlines implications for agriculture and planning.
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