Christmas party honors PNA members and charter member
The annual PNA Christmas dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall drew over 70 attendees. Gifts circulated from under the tree as Debra Derby and Michael Brady announced an engagement.
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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
2
The annual PNA Christmas dinner at Knights of Columbus Hall drew over 70 attendees. Gifts circulated from under the tree as Debra Derby and Michael Brady announced an engagement.
Gardner couple Mr. and Mrs. Francis King of Harvey celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Reddick, a dinner and reception at Olympia Fields Country Club, and about 200 guests from Gardner and surrounding areas.
MAZON Mrs. Scott Lynch hosted the Helping Hand Class with 11 members present. Members shared thankfulness, devotions by Mrs. J H Wilkinson, and birthday honors for three members. The church board approved buying small Christmas Bibles, and a gift was received from Mrs. Lee. The 1974 corps officers were named. Refreshments followed.
Campus notes Mark Baker of 415 West Ave son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Baker will sing bass as the Men’s Glee Club at Illinois State University in a free winter concert at 8 15 p m Monday in the University Auditorium. Northern Illinois University awards degrees to area students in the 1973 summer session include Glenn Jason Mills Laurel Ann Knutson Sharon Rose Martin Leonard Hoffman III Walter Albert Johnston Ronald Eugene Keutzer and Stanley G Cade, all from Morris Seneca Minooka and surrounding towns.
Admitted patients include Mrs. Barney Brockett Miss Marie DeVaney Mrs. Thomas Manley Ottawa Bend Bjarne Bakke John Cromwell George Freis Donald Kirchner James Horrie and David Wohlwend. Discharged were Mrs. Harry Behrens Mrs. Mar Bincan Titi in Washington Miss Alvira Hiney Mrs. Paul Wicks and baby boy along with Douglas Gones and Mrs. David Ferguson and baby boy.
Fashion writers note antique denim, created by age and bleaching, commands high prices in boutiques in New York and Paris. Tourists and artists help popularize worn and painted jeans, with buyers including society figures and celebrities.
Tuesday calendar notes list Women’s Relief Corps Eagles Hall 6 30 p.m. potluck officers election K of C 8 p.m. WSCS Circle 5 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Mazon Woman’s Club 6 30 p.m. potluck guests Mazon Junior Woman’s Club Grundy County Salon 8 40 6 30 p.m. Weitz’s Thursday Norman Homemakers noon bring dish and $2 gift exchange Grace ALCW Christmas supper 6 30 p.m. Immaculate Conception School Board 8 p.m. Retired Teachers luncheon noon First United Methodist Newark Helmar Lutheran Church Choir Christmas Cantata Sunday 7 p.m. 44 voice choir soloists brass ensemble Yorkville High School free will offering Rev Harold Masted narrates Barbara Chase accompanist Corinne Mathie choir director public invited.
Service member Wayne N. Czyz son of Mr and Mrs Mikolaj Czyz of 310 Jefferson St Gardner Gardner graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Orlando Florida He is a 1973 graduate of Gardner South Wilmington High School Gardner SENECA First Class Mike Skaphidas of Atlas Greece on a four month US tour to learn ammunition packaging visited Mr and Mrs Paul Coss in Seneca over Thanksgiving weekend He is a sailor in the Greek Navy and is stationed at the Naval Ammunition Center Crane Indiana with Second Class Paul Coss Jr
Kenneth Bottomley, formerly of Morris and now residing in Joliet, underwent major surgery Monday at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet. His room is 335 and he is the son of Mr and Mrs Red Bottomley of Morris. Suzanne Harrielle home and recovering after October accident.
Harold W. Wagoner Jr Morris and Mrs Diane L. McCallen Coal City obtain a marriage license Edward J Waters and Sue Deloss Hawkins both of Morris also listed for license in Morris Illinois records
The Lisbon Woman's Club met with co hosts Mrs Rolf Anderson and Mrs Clifford Scalf. Mrs Harold Hilt led devotions reading Psalms 136 and a poem The Little Things. Plans for December Christmas party remain incomplete. Eleven members and one guest Mrs Clyde Countryman attended with lunch served and games played.
Patricia Ann Brophy of Largo Florida becomes engaged to Anthony Dominic Ugolini son of Dominic and Mrs Ugolini of Clearwater Florida. The couple, both General Telephone employees, plan to wed February 16 at St Patrick's Church Largo.
The United Methodist Women of Minooka U.M. Church will host their annual Christmas dinner Monday at 6 30 p.m. at the Best Western Travel Inn Ridge Road and I 80. A hot buffet will be served and 1974 officers will be installed including President Mrs Bill Della Hays and Vice President Mrs.
The St Patrick's Altar and Rosary Society hosts its annual Christmas party in Seneca on Thursday with Mrs John Brookman as chair. Members should bring a wrapped gift for a LaSalle County Home resident, labeled with contents and recipient gender.
Alan Forst secretary Virginia Van Cleave treasurer Evelyn Winterbottom listed for event. The Bell Ringers choir from St. John’s Church Mokena will present a Christmas entertainment. Dinner reservations cost 5.95 dollars and are available from Della Hays with a required reservation deadline.
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