Women Sew and Stuff Pillows for Center on Dwight
Morris Morning Unit of GCHE met Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Knollhoff. New officers include Mrs. Jerry Fostvedt chair, Mrs. Eugene Gang first vice, Mrs. Arthur Johns second vice, Mrs. John Bertrand secretary, Mrs. Joe Casolari Jr. treasurer, and Mrs. Floyd Siron council member and 4-H chairman. Members sewed and stuffed pillows for the William Fox Children's Center in Dwight.
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Morris
GCHE
Fred Knollhoff
Jerry Fostvedt
Eugene Gang
Arthur Johns
John Bertrand
Joe Casolari Jr
Floyd Siron
4-H
William Fox Children’s Center
Dwight
Community Calendar Of Church And Legion Meetings
Thursday SAPGCAR gathers at 6 20 p m Redwood Restaurant for Christmas socks Holy Hour 7 to 8 p m at Immaculate Conception Church American Legion Post 294 meets 8 p m Legion Hall ALC Women of Grace Church 7 30 p m church Friday WSCS executive 1 30 p m with Mrs Knollhoff Saturday VFW Post 6049 and Auxiliary Christmas dinner dance 6 30 p m hall Monday Royal Neighbors 6 30 p m Eagles Hall election of officers DAR 1 30 p m Christmas music program Laurel Chapter practice 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday Laurel Chapter open installation 8 p m Masonic Temple Wednesday VFW Post 8 p m VFW Hall
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Sapgcar
Redwood
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
American Legion Post 294
Legion Hall
ALC Women of Grace Church
WSCS
Fred Knollhoff
VFW Post
Masonic Temple
VFW
Aurora College Choir to Perform in Plattville
The 33 voice Aurora College choir with a 10 piece ensemble will perform at 7 30 p m Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Plattville under director John Heidinger assistant professor of music at Aurora College and organist choirmaster at Emmanuel Lutheran and Berwyn Lutheran Churches The program features traditional Christmas carols and sacred works including The Magnification by Pachelbel Night of Wonder by J C F Bach and So How a Rose Eer Blooming Praetorius Admission is free with a free will offering requested Everyone is invited
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Pachelbel
J. C. F. Bach
Praetorius
Auditions Set for Dec 28 by Illinois Valley Orchestra
The Illinois Valley Orchestra Association schedules auditions at 3 p.m. December 28 in Ottawa High School for grades 7–9 and 10–12, with winners to perform as guest soloists with the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra during Concerts for Young People on January 31 and February 1. Senior winner earns $100 and junior winner $50 scholarships. entries due December 15. accompanist required.
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Illinois Valley Orchestra Association
Ottawa High School
IVOA
Robert Clifton Whipple
Orchestra Association
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
P. O. Box
Ottawa
Ireland Exports Mostly Agricultural Goods
About 60 percent of Ireland's total exports consist of agricultural products.
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Ireland
Lose Weight This Week with Odrinex Tablet
Advertises Odrinex as a tiny tablet to reduce excess fat without dieting or exercise. Claims 10 years of use and a money back guarantee by Liberty Walgreen Drug with $3.25 price, $5.25 economy size, and mail orders.
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Liberty Walgreen Drug
Liberty Street
Community Fund Drive Seeks 5,000 for Shelter Wagon
Morris Junior Woman's Club leads a drive to raise five thousand dollars for a 12 passenger Ford Custom Club wagon for the Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop. The bus will aid transport to field trips and the Morris Nursing Home, with Rev. Arthur Johns and Miss Lois Summer among drivers. Donations are tax deductible and due by Jan 31, 1970.
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Morris Junior Woman’s Club
Illlinois Valley
Morris Lincoln Nursing Home
Rev. Johns
Lois Summer
James Gretencord
Donald Kaufman
Grundy County
Sinois Valley
Morris Savings and Loan Association
Girl Scout Troop 170 Plans Christmas Gifts
Troop 170 met at the Episcopal Church Monday night to plan presents for mothers. They played games sang songs and Lisa Nichole brought treats.
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Episcopal Church
Lisa Nichole
Freezing Extra Cooked Shrimp for Later Use
If you have more cooked shrimp than you need, freeze the excess. Wrap it properly to protect texture and flavor.
Mazon Listens to Missionary Leila Anderson at United Church
Miss Leila Anderson, native of Bureau County and former Philippines missionary, speaks at 9 45 a m in the United Church of Christ. A noon potluck follows church school. She authored The Pilgrim Circuit Rider and Peter Piper. Christmas program follows on Dec 23 with Martha Slater directing. A youth breakfast is set for Dec 28 at the United Methodist Church for college students.
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Leila Anderson
United Church of Christ
Bureau County
Anderson
Philippines
Peter Piper
The
Martha Slater
United College
United Methodist
Mazon
Miseners Attend Open House for Corns 40th Anniversary
Ton visited his mother in Little Rock Arkansas as Mr and Mrs Donald Misener and Patricia attended an open house Sunday for the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Corn in Onargo. Mrs Misener and Mrs Corn are sisters.
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Ton
Little Rock
Ark
Donald Misener
Patricia
William Corn
Onargo
Misener
Mrs. Corn
Elaine Peterson and Kenneth Johnson Wed in Coal City
Mrs Elaine Peterson daughter of Mrs Russel P Johnson and the late Joseph Klein and Kenneth Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Johnson were united in marriage at 6 p m Nov 26 at the First United Presbyterian Church Rev Roy Hamburger officiated The couple will reside at 24 S Lincoln Lake Dr Rte 1 Coal City with a wedding trip completed Attendants were Mrs Dale Stout and a two tiered cake decorated the bridal table served for immediate families.
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Elaine Peterson
Russel P. Johnson
Joseph Klein
Kenneth Johnson
Gerald Johnson
First United Presbyterian Church
Roy Hamburger
Dale Stout
Seven Gables
Lincoln Lake Dr
Coal City
Illinois Valley Dance Company Debuts With Nutcracker Performances
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus join the new Illinois Valley Dance Company for a two show Nutcracker program. The Sunday 3 p.m. and Monday 8 p.m. concerts feature adult and student dancers at Streator and Ottawa high school auditoriums respectively. Tickets are season or at the door.
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Illinois Valley
Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
Illinois Valley Symphony Chorus
New
Illinois Valley Dance Company
Streator High School
Ottawa High School
Robert Clifton Whipple
Tschaikowsky
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party Event
At a regular meeting the VFW Post and Auxiliary announced the annual Children’s Christmas party for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday Dec. 14 in the VFW Hall. Members should call the post club room to sign up children for the program. An Auxiliary potluck Christmas dinner was announced for...
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VFW Ladies Auxiliary
VFW Post and Auxiliary Children’s
VFW
Post Club
Local Club Holiday Dinner And New Member Accepted
On Thursday December 17 a meeting will feature meat and potatoes with a covered dish option and a gift exchange sign up. Mrs. Donald W. McCullough was welcomed as a new member and a donation was made to the VFW National Home Health and Happiness Fund. Mrs. Gladys Hetohine attended the 5th District kick off dinner in Bensenville. Lunch was served by Miss Lynne Cheshareck and Mrs. Helen Barry.
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Donald W. McCullough
VFW National Tome Health and Happiness Fund
Gladys Hetohine
Bensenville
Lynne Cheshareck
Helen Barry
Mrs. James C Kingman Underwent Minor Surgery
Mrs. James C. Kingman underwent minor surgery at St. Joseph Hospital Tuesday morning and is in Room 926. Ralph LaVarier has been transferred to St. Joseph Hospital, Room 706.
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James C. Kingman
St. Joseph Hospital
Ralph LaVarier
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Morris Daily Herald
Mollie Parris
Julian Tomchin
Tomchin
Coty
Aurora
Plattville
Lopa
Liberty
Carl Talbot
Herald
Vernie Small
Chicago
Brookfield
Don Poyner
Success Ark
Rex
Cinderella
Mary St
Wilts Flowers
Miller and Johansen
IV Dance Co
Morris Dry Cleaners
Court House
Rosalie D’andrea
Ana
Weill Nide
McCollum
Mgr
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