Kerry White and William Brannan Jr wed in Aug ceremony
Kerry Jean White and William Doyle Brannan Jr married in an August afternoon ceremony in Coralville Iowa with Rev George Kenworth officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald White, wore a Quiana gown with Brussels lace and carried silk mini roses. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs William Brannan, plans a Minneapolis Minnesota trip for a wedding journey. An open house will be held September 3 at the White home near Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerry Jean White
William Doyle Brannan Jr
Gerald White
Gardner
William Brannan
Clinton
Iowa
Coralville
George Kenworth
Evangelical Free Church
Ray Gustafson
Iowa City
Loralyn Lange
Steve White
Renee Vasos
Whittier
Calif
Laurie Brannan
Wayne
Kim) Czyz
Carbondale
Miss Brannan
Toledo
Ohio
Richard Fosen
Carousel Inn
Mary Brannan
Kathy Monahan
Gary McCannan
Trudy
Wendy Pobidinski
Ottawa
Donald Pfeifer
William Brannan Sr
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gardner-S. Wilmington
Illinois State University
University of Iowa
American Dental Hygienist Association
College C.entistry
Valley No. 4
Gardner Area Clubs Urge Plans For Year At Aug Meeting
Gardner Junior Women's Club officers and board met at the president Mrs. Charlotte Morris home on Aug 17 to map activities for the year. Budget proposals and new member intake are set for Sept 13 at the Senior Citizens Center with meetings moved to the first Wednesday. events include a luncheon, exchange night, Christmas party, silent auction, and more. Royal Neighbors discussed a white elephant sale. others noted Senior Citizens Center activities and a 1933 class reunion details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Junior Women’s Club
Charlotte Morris
Senior Citizens Center
Morris
Lana Phillips
Marriage Licenses for Randall Schwinn and Jacqueline Williams
Randall Schwinn of Morris and Jacqueline Williams of Dwight obtain marriage licenses. Rickie Bell and Vickie Fannin, both of Morris, also receive marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Schwinn
Morris
Jacqueline Williams
Dwight
Rickie Bell and
Vickie Fannin
Local Births In Verona And Phoenix Families
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bjelland of Verona welcome daughter Sonja Karine born Monday at St Marys Hospital Streator. Mr and Mrs Mike Tittle of 4118 West San Miguel Dr Phoenix Arizona announce daughter Abbigale Lynn born Aug 21. Mother is Bonnie Beasley. Grandparents Harold Beasley of Minooka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bjelland
Verona
Sonja Karine
St. Mary's Hospital
Streator
Bjelland
Kathy Boldini
Mike Tittle
West
San Miguel Dr
Phoenix, Ariz
Abbigale Lynn
Bonnie Beasley
Mrs
Harold Beasley
Minooka
Library sets preschool time for story hours
The Morris Public Library launches preschool story time for ages three to five beginning Wednesday September 6 with sessions on September 6 13 20 and 27. Registration is required with the children's librarian Carol Hutchings at 942 6880 for either morning 1030 to 11 or afternoon 130 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Monster’s Club
Morris Public Library
Carol Hutchings
Broucek couple marks 25th anniversary celebration
Mr and Mrs John Broucek celebrate their 25th anniversary on September 13. The pair wed at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Mc Dermott officiating. A buffet reception hosted by their three sons Steve Bob and John will be held September 10 at Coal City Lions Hall from 1 to 6 p.m. All relatives and friends are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Broucek
Marge Favero
Assumption ° Catholic Church
Father McDermott
Coal City
Lions Hall
Steve
Bob
John
ACT testing dates set for Morris Community High School
Morris Community High School announces five opportunities for the 1978-79 ACT testing across national dates October 21 December 9 February 10 April 7 and June 23. Students register about two months prior and may test at MCHS on April 7 or at nearby centers if needed guidance from counselors is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
MCHS
BPW schedules classes and membership notices
The Morris BPW club held its August dinner at United Methodist Church with guests Carol Button Mary Lou Schildgen Linda McFarland Delores Zelinko and Ardith Cooper. A panel discussed real estate as a career and investment moderated by Chuck Turner. New members were welcomed and scholarships announced. The 6 week Individual Development Class begins Sept 14 from 7 to 9 pm open to women. enroll by calling Gloria Wilkinson or Ellie Anderson. The next meeting is Sept 24 at 6 30 pm with a program on Personal Well Being Dieting and Exercise. Contact Nancy Morris for BPW membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club
United Methodist Church
Carol Button
Mary Lou Schildgen
Linda McFarland
Delores Zelink
Ardith Cooper
Phyllis Lamb
Chuck Turner
Turner- Coleman Realty
Angie Saylor
Century 21
Dwight
Grace Johnson
Home Savings and Loan
Amy Knapp
Hometown Insurance
Joni Todd
Sue Watkins
Turner-Coleman Realty
Theresa Lamb
Black Realty
Nancy Morris
Delores Zelinko
Linda Willareth
Sheree Peters
Shirley Bonoma
Sue Miller Johnson
Ellen Hanson
Ellie Anderson
Nancy Martin
San Juan
Puerto Rico
BPW
Janet L Terry and Martin J Robinson wed in Flossmoor
Janet L Terry daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard B Terry of Homewood and Martin J Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Robinson of Gardner were married July 22 at Flossmoor Community Church. Rev William R King and Rev Ralph Shotwell officiated. The couple plan to live in Spokane after September. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet L. Terry
Richard B. Terry
Homewood
Martin J. Robinson
Lewis Robinson
Gardner
Flossmoor
William R. King
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ralph Shotwell
Joan Youngman
Davie, Fla
Rosewood Inn
Blue Island
FFA land lab under way at Morris High School
Richard Hoyt and Gary McRell started plowing the field at the Morris Community High School FFA land lab located at the corner of US 6 and Union Street. The tractor was loaned by Bob Limbach, with McRell serving as FFA advisor at MCHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Richard Hoyt
Gary McRell
Morris Community High School
Bob Limbach
US. 6
Union St
McRell
MCHS
Hospital News Visiting Hours and Admitted List
Hospital announces visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor visits 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admitted include Master Roger Larsen. Master Peter Gay. Mrs. Erwin Bruns. Mrs. Kathleen Harvish. Mrs. Ronald Roller. Mrs. Violette Baskerville. Mrs. Dale Tomberline. Stephen Rawlish. Mrs. Margaret Johnson. Donald Kirchner. Emmett Fortner. Birth: a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Golding at 10:34 a.m. on Tuesday. Discharged include Mrs. Russell Rohloff and baby boy. Wilfred Dix. Mrs. James Guistat. Mrs. Ramio Avila and baby girl. Robert Trotter. Mrs. Severt Severson. Robert Rhodes. Marjorie McClard. Thomas Gallagher. William Gilchrist. Christina Conley. Carroll Barkalow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Larsen
S. Prairie
Peter Gay
Hickory Lane
Erwin
Rosmond) Bruns
North Nettle Creek Rd
Kathleen Harvish
Shorewood
Ronald
Sharon) Roller
Minooka
Robert
Violette
Baskerville
Wilmington
Dale
Marie) Tomberline
Seneca
Stephen Rawlish
Coal City
Charles
Margaret) Johnson
Braidwood
Donald Kirchner
Emmett
Maria) Avila
Washington St
Robert Trotter
Severt
Celeste) Severson
Robert Rhodes
South Wilmington
Marjorie McClard
Mazon
Thomas Gallagher
Rochester
N.Y
William Gilchrist
Christina Conley
Carroll Barkalow
Royal Neighbors Meeting Notes and Awards
Miss Theresa Kopstick presided at the Royal Neighbors meeting on Monday. A thank you note from First Baptist Church of LaSalle honored Ruth Olson with a memorial gift. Officers meeting for Monday Sept 4 was cancelled for Labor Day. August committee served lunch. Awards were presented to Miss Kopezick and Elizabeth Weidner. The mystery package went to Beatrice Sharp. Sept. 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Kopstick
Royal Neighbors
First Baptist Church of
Farewell Party for Rev Clare Nave at Park Street Church
A farewell gathering will be held Sunday September 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Park Street Congregational Church in Mazon. Rev and Mrs Nave will be honored with a program and music everyone is invited regardless of church affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Nave
Fellowship Hall
Park Street Congregational Church
Mazon
Ferguson and Hoppock Wed in Tulsa Wedding Announcement
Mark Ferguson and Julie Hoppock of Morris were married on Monday in Tulsa Oklahoma in a formal wedding ceremony attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Ferguson
Julie Hoppock
Morris
Tulsa
Okla
Classified Ad Offers Antiques Chairs and Washers for Sale
Local classifieds feature items for sale including antiques, chairs, and washing machines. Sellers list prices and conditions in brief notes targeting bargain hunters and collectors in the neighborhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morris Country Club
William Brannan JR
Gardner Area News
Gardner Legion
Lori Christensen
Drake
Ardin Gerrish
Pete Allen
Amanda Coleman
Vernon Sorensen
Russel Huston
Joe Zimas
Phil Allison
Dale Jenkins
Francis Howland
Lenora Burkhart
Ardin
Irene Brown
Grundy County
Elsie Barr
Ken Clark
Della Doss
East Moline
Anna Hollmeyer
Rose Croft
Esther Kingman
Goldie
Ray Morris
Lew Wilson
Esther Fingerhut
North Judson
Ind
Paul Zellar
Winamac
Raymond Morris
Dolly Johnson
Morris Chick
Disney
Don Knotts
MR. Toad
ACT
Washington, D.C
Jack van Impe Crusade
Dr van Impe
Rexella van Impe
Jack van Impe
Crusades
J. Royal Oak
Yay
Wsns-Tv
Chicago
Judy Knapp
Champaign
Paula Hendrickson
Hazel Crest
Karen Setlak
Jim Gahm
Scott Kelso
Bob Miller
Kerry Kidwell
FFA Land Lab
Hospital News
Coal Valley 76
Disco Gas
Norm’s Lounge
Sam's Restaurant
Tony's Beef & Hot Dogs
Johnson‘s Boat & Motor
Feeney’s Liquor
Joe's Sandwich Shop
Holiday
Ian Spurgeon
Fabric Center Book & Gift
Jerry's Glass & Lock P K Market
Conley & Coleman Roberts Insurance Hancock's Jewelry
Sue-Ann’s
Marden’s
McGrath
Morris Walgreen
Morris-Chrysler-Amc
Morris Bakery
Mel's
Barber Shop
the Beauty Mart
Carpetite
Ward's
Tasty Chevrolet Western Auto
Johnson's Pharmacy
Grundy County Bank
Hornsby’s
Opal’s Furniture Uptown
Tastee Freez
Bedford Liquors
Lawrence Studio
Dee Ann's Fashions
Montego Bay
Reeves Funeral Home
Mike's Standard
Olson’s Service
State Farm Insurance
the Bump
Brandt
Valerio
Home Savings & Loan
D & G Bait Shop
Morris Fruit Market
Kroger's
Sereno's
Ace Hardware
Morris Butcher Shop
Kentucky Fried Chicken
McDonald's
Saratoga Inn
Rep’s Kitchen Wells Cafe
Shock’s Tap Frames
Clayton’s Tap the Yarn Shop
Morris Airport
Kindelspire’s
Auto Grand Schwin Cyclery
W. E. Allan Furniture
Borens Realty
Fosen Paint Country Companies
Zimmerman's Pharmacy Tablet Jewelry
Colonial Bouquet Shop
Here
Hallmark
Noble’s Glass & Frames
Riz
T&t Engraving & Sports
Leach Insurance
Roth Insurance
Baum
Mansard
Toddlers & Tots
Morris Automotive
Bedford Discount
1St National Bank
Straightway Dairy Sparks’ Cleaners
Matteson
True Value
City Mouse
Walgreen Liquor Clark Gas Cycle Tech North
Drake's Farm
Gretencord Real Estate Greenway
Pontiac Echo Bowling Lanes
Spiezio & Nelson's
RS Foods
Pizza Hut Kneller’s
Shell Service
Sis’ Downtown
Morris Shoe Store
Sportsman's Tap Ed
Kulig
House of Andre's
Aldi’s
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