JFF Club Plans Christmas Gathering
Mrs Helen Rogers hosted a JFF Club evening with a business meeting led by Mrs Buelah Jackson. A new member Mrs James Brestol joined. Christmas party set for Dec 19 at Mrs Ruth Hiles home with a $2 gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rogers
JFF Club
Buelah Jackson
James Brestol
Ruth Hiles
Jean Holcomb
Helen Johnson
Violet Buttry
Brestol
Jane Thompson
Alice Matteson
Margaret Dell
Sharon
Marriage Licenses Granted for Four Couples
Daniel Lee Burton of Gardner and Elaine June McKune of South Wilmington. Bruce William Super of Dwight and Janet Kay Herubin of Morris. Gregory James Washburn and Jacqueline Ellen Miller of Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lee Burton
Gardner
Elaine June McKune
South Wilmington
Bruce William Super
Dwight
Janet Kay Herubin
Morris
Gregory James Washburn
Jacqueline Ellen Miller
Coal City
Use of Sponge to Clean Woolen Fabrics Noted
A dry cellulose sponge is recommended to remove lint from woolen fabrics. The method is simple, quick, and avoids chemical cleaners while preserving fabric texture and color. For best results, glide sponge across the surface in one direction.
Tasting Party Held Tuesday by GCHE Unit
Members of the Fannie Brooks Unit of GCHE and seven guests held an annual tasting party at the home of Mrs. Robert Trotter assisted by Mrs. Robert Bates. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Robert Trotter Vice president Mrs. A Russell Brown secretary treasurer Mrs. Paul Burkhart and council member Mrs. William Halterman. The major lesson titled Paint Paper and Paneling Your Walls was given by Mrs. Dean Witt and Mrs. Allen Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Brooks
GCHE
Robert Trotter
Robert Bates
A. Russell Brown
Paul Burkhart
William Halterman
Dean Witt
Allen Hoffman
Hospital Notes Admits and Births in Braceville and Nearby
Admitted Ronald Neitzer of Braceville and Janice Seibert of Seneca, Cynthia Mc Guire of Braceville. Births include a boy born to Dennis and wife at 5 29 p m on Franklin Street. Dismissals list Mrs James Cryder, Mrs Tilman Hauge, Mrs Donald Mortimer and daughter, James Tammen, Tammy Gingery and Charles Proper. Visiting hours posted 2 30 3 30 7 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Neitzer
Braceville
Janice Seibert
Seneca
Cynthia McGuire
Dennis Francois
Franklin St
James Cryder
Rre
Tilman Hauge
Rte
Donald Mortimer
Coal City
James Tammen
Tammy Gingery
E. Washington St
Charles Proper
New Lenox
Community Notes From Coal City Women Groups
Coal City Junior Woman's Club met in the Presbyterian Church endeavor room. Mrs. Catherine Bourre of Plainfield spoke on candle making now a business. Library volunteers were recruited for next month. Next meeting is Dec 13. bring a $1 gift for a boy 10 to 18 for Lincoln Lodge.
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Coal City
Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
Catherine Bourre
Plainfield
Laurel CES installation opens Saturday at 8 p.m.
Calendar notes Laurel Chapter CES begins with installation at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Sunday events include Legion Auxiliary past presidents meeting with Mrs Elwood Ferguson for a Christmas party at 2 p.m. The Morris Woman's Club chorus rehearses at 6 30 p.m. Little Chapel of the Methodist Church. Morris Night Unit GCHE gathers 6 30 p.m. Colonial House. Legion Auxiliary sews carpet rags at Legion Hall starting 10 a.m. Potluck. Tuesday Circle Five WSCS meets 7 30 p.m. with Miss Virginia Carper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Woman's Club
Little Chapel
Methodist Church
Morris Night
GCHE
Colonial House
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
WSCS
Virginia Carper
Cleaning Car Windows With Newspaper And Polish Remover
A homeowner shares tips for car care using newspaper to clean windows and nail polish remover to remove paint spatters. The advice emphasizes simple household items for quick window cleaning and blemish removal.
Four Erickson sisters cheer at Mazon High School
Sandra Erickson, 17, senior class secretary and varsity cheerleader for MVE basketball, shares a busy life with sisters Shirley 16 and Sheryl 13 in a farm family moved from Morris to Mazon. Sandra enjoys home economics and journalism, active in GAA and other groups, with plans to beauty school and marriage.
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Sandra Erickson
Mazon High School
Sandra
MVE
Shirley
Sheryl
Mazon
Diane
Debbie
Kindergarden
Fred Erickson
Morris
Rt. 1
Girls’ Athletic Association
Future Homemakers of America
Mazon Church Groups Schedule Meetings and Activities
The WSCS of the Methodist Church meets with Mrs. William Walker and Mrs. John Gilchrist hosts in the United Church of Christ. A 1:30 p.m. program features Mrs. Loyal Reader. Potluck dinner follows, Rev. Paul Mallory shows slides from behind the Iron Curtain, and a new book display is set. Junior and senior MYF plan a roller skating party, Christmas caroling times are listed, and the first annual Christmas tree burning is set for Dec. 29 with FFA help. Mrs. Jacob Fottler is recovering from eye surgery. Also notes lamb patty tips with caraway seed.
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Woman’s Fellowship
Woman's Fellowship
United Church of Christ
John Gilchrist
Maurice Gantzert
Loyal Reader
MYF
Mazon Methodist
Verona
Mazon
FFA
Senior Class Party Tonight at Morris Community High
The Morris Community High School hosts a senior class party in the cafeteria from 8 to 11 pm with ham and beef sandwiches, potato chips, relishes, milk, soft drinks, pumpkin and apple crisp, whipped cream, and a program of dancing and a variety show. Student chairmen supervise entrances and outside supervision, with Ella Walker and Linda Fin land leading the food committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Bill Ragan
Jim Tibbett
Jay Roth
Keith Laughary
Ella Walker
Linda Finland
General Contractors of Illinois Set 61st Convention
Thomas O'Brien secretary of Charles O'Brien and Son assists with arrangements for the 61st annual Associated General Contractors of Illinois convention. The two day meeting in Springfield is expected to draw about 700 attendees from the highway and heavy utility construction industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Brien
Charles O'Brien
Braidwood Obituary of Andrew W Yuhas 65
Andrew W. Yuhas 65 of Braidwood died Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital Joliet after a lingering illness. Born January 23 1902 in Braceville he farmed there before moving to Braidwood three years ago. He is survived by his sister Mary of Braidwood and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from Patter son Funeral Chapel Braidwood to Immaculate Conception Church at 9 30 a.m. burial Mt Olivet Cemetery. Rosary 8 p.m. Sunday. Donations to Immaculate Conception Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Andrew W. Yuhas
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Braceville
John Yuhas
Anna
Michael
John
Mary of
John R. Little Dies in Logansport Funeral Held
John R. Little of Coal City died November 27 in Logansport Indiana. He is survived by his wife five children two sisters Mrs Jessie Vigliocco Mrs Margaret Allen and a brother James Little. Funeral services were held today in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
John R. Little
Diamond
Logansport
Ind
Jessie Vigliocco
Margaret Allen
James Little
Bus Driver Dies of Heart Attack in Paola
William B. Prothe, 69, a Paola school bus driver, died at the wheel on Thursday before loading about 40 grade school children. Deputy coroner Robert Banks said the death was due to a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
Kan
William B. Prothe
Robert Banks
Prothe
Rockford Jury Acquits Woman in Rural Murder Case
In Rockford Illinois a Circuit Court jury found 21 year old Karen Chase not guilty of murder in the slaying of 25 year old Albert Lee Parris on a rural road. Chester Leroy Todd 23 testified that he shot Parris after taking him to a secluded county road and said he did not intend to kill. Todd has pleaded guilty to murder and awaits sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
Karen Chase
Albert Lee Parris
Rockford
Chester Leroy Todd
Parris
Todd
Basque Language Esku Ara Links None to Major Families
A Basque language study states Esku ara is isolated from any larger language family, with no proven connections to other tongues. Researchers highlight its unique structure and historical development within the Basque region.
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Elvin Wills
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George Schock
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Raymond Marietta
Aurele
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Elgin
Merle Pogliano
Henry Berta
Roy Predimore
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Robert Wharrie
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American Field Service
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Dora Purpora de Leiva
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Fremont Ave
Claude Rose
Ted Morgan
Virginia
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Sanda
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Elvis Presley
Joliet School of Beauty Culture
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William Lynch
Pilgrim Fellowship
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Jacob Fottler
Olice
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