Bud and Martha Chambers Celebrate 25th Anniversary
A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Bud Chambers of Wauponsee Two as they marked 25 years of marriage on November 12. The couple wed November 12 1950 at Central Christian Church Marion Indiana. Their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Terry Lisa Nolte treated them to dinner then hosted friends and neighbors at home. Punch and a cake with the original decoration were served by Kim Lori and Lisa. They have a daughter Kathy who lives in Florida.
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Bud Chambers
Wauponsee Two
William
Martha Chambers
Central Christian Church
Marion
Ind
Terry
Lisa) Nolte
Scandinavian Christmas Party at Stavanger Lutheran Church
Stavanger Lutheran Church hosts a Sunday 7 p.m. Scandinavian Christmas party open to the public. The all music program includes a Danish themed meal and festive performances.
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Stavanger Lutheran Church
The Officer's Coat Tops Italian Fur at Frankfurt Fair
European fashion notes highlight ranch and pastel SAGA mink used to craft a fresh mink look for 75. Pewter mink joins the lineup with a Scandinavian T-line smock dyed in a new fall shade for the season.
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Italy
Frankfurt
Cub Scout Pack 476 Holds December Meeting at United Methodist Church
The December meeting opened with Cubmaster Bruce Burton announcing a swim party tonight from 8 to 9 at the Ottawa YMCA. Cub scouts gathered at 7 at the Kroger lot before roll call, with Webelos 1 winning the traveling trophy and door prize.
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United Methodist Church
Bruce Burton
Ottawa
Krogers
Webelos 1
Webelos
Den 1
Skip
Paulette Beauchard
Jim Smith
Matt Lutz
Den
Kevin Nyhoff
David Weatherly
Denner
Mark Kennedy
Denner Cord
Steve Corsello
Tom Connor
Jim Hobbs
Sam Graham
Bob Brooks
Ralph Hobbs
Ronald Burton
John Martin
Russ Pierce
Rob Fulkerson
Stuart Cartwright
Steve Knowlton
Steve Barnett
Peter Settimi
Steve Ahrens
Kay Atkinson
Betty Hobbs
Den 3
Den 2
Seneca High seniors earn certificates for essay manuscripts
Seven Seneca High School Creative Writing Class students received certificates of acceptance for essays submitted to the semi annual Anthology Young America Speaks. The published anthology features high school essays from across the country. students named are Chris Fessler Marla Jackson Rick Timmons Randy Timmons Kett Johnson Steve Sharp and Debbie Duvall. Mrs. Sally Jones leads the class.
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Seneca
Seneca High School
Young America Speaks
America
Chris Fessler
Marla Jackson
Rick Timmons
Randy Timmons
Kett Johnson
Steve Sharp
Debbie Duvall
Sally Jones
Careys Move From ICU To Room 307 At St Francis
Danny Carey of Kinsman has been moved from the intensive care unit to room 307 at St Francis Hospital Peoria and may receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sgt and Mrs James M Kingman of K I Sawyer AFB are proud parents of Kelly Rae born December 2 at the Air Force Base Hospital in six pound 15 ounce. Grandparents and great grandparents reside in Morris Macomb and are listed with full names.
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Danny Carey
Kinsman
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
James M. Kingman
K. I. Sawyer Afb
Kelly Rae
Air Force Base Hospital
Ray Ansel
James C. Kingman
Morris
Hazel Delridge
Macomb
Michael Craig
Gordon Kingman Sr
Warrior
K.I. Sawyer Afb
Mich
Ladies Bridge Luncheon at Morris Country Club
The Ladies Bridge Luncheon is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Country Club. Reservations are available by calling 942-3621.
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Morris Country Club
Portable Fireplace Plans Offer Safe DIY Holiday Warmth
New easy to follow plans reveal a light weight decorative brick fireplace using adhesive mortar on plywood sheathing. Realistic electric logs provide safe ambience with candles and tree lights, available in various textures and colors. Plans and 15 decor ideas are free from Z-Brick Plans by mail for 50 cents.
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Dept. DM
7 Brick Company
Woodinville
Mazon and Seneca 4-H Clubs Hold Holiday Meetings
The Mazon Merry Makers 4-H Club held its People to People and awards night at Mazon State Bank with 28 members, guests, and the Mazon Boy's 4-H Club in attendance. Kathy Walker welcomed all and thanked past leaders while Lori Reed summarized last year’s activities and Peggy Wollgast Dan Gorman and Doug Punke shared a Japan trip.
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Mazon Merry Maker
Mazon State Bank
Kenneth Curtis
Mazon Boy
Kathy Walker
Robert Trotter
Lori Reed
Doris Madison
Curtis
Peggy Wollgast
Danny Gorman
Doug Punke
Japan
Toni Lowery
Emily Trotter
Pat Reed
Cheryl Elgar
Christy Elgar
Lois Adkins
Lisa Adkins
Ann Misener
Holly Misener
Bonnie Peterson
Tina Peterson
Debbie Walker
Royal Neighbors Potluck and Legion Meeting Notes
Calendar items list a Monday potluck at 6 p.m. at Eagles Hall with officer elections and a Tuesday American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p.m. Also mentioned is a fashion description for a jacket from the Saga Young Designer Collection by Leslie Holtzman for Goldin Feldman.
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Eagles Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Leslie Holtzman
Goldin Feldman
Planning meeting forms Grundy County Senior Citizens Council
A council planning meeting was held at the Morris Senior Citizens Center to organize a Grundy County Senior Citizens Council. The group will work with senior services, pursue federal grants, and coordinate with area agencies. A steering committee was formed with representatives from Morris Coal City Gardner and South Wilmington groups. next meeting is 1 30 p m Monday at the Morris center.
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Grundy County
Morris Senior Citizens Center
Norwood Brown
Gordon Schopp
William Reed
Joe Temple
Civil Defense
Area Agency On Aging
Region Two
Kankakee
Brown
LaVerne Bradbury
Earl Kay
Morris
Andy Stewart
Verena Changnon
Frances Jackino
Coal City
Ken Clark
Esther Kingman
Eva Wise
Gardner
Gardner Senior Citizen's
Albert Vota
South Wilmington
Morris Senior Citizen’s Center
CCW Hosts Pre Holiday Gatherings in Braidwood
The Council of Catholic Women of Immaculate Conception Church Braidwood invites area seniors aged 55 plus to a Dec 11 6 30 p.m. potluck dinner and area children to a Dec 13 2 p.m. Christmas party at the parish hall with hot chocolate cookies and Santa Claus.
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Braidwood
Council of Catholic Women of Immaculate Conception Church
Santa Claus
Hospital News Admitted and Discharged Patients List
Hospital notices list new admissions Mathew J Varland Charles Cowan Edward G Davis Dwight Tony Wilt Lawrence Ehret Mrs Edwin Eller Mrs Jack Davidson and John Ryan Seneca Morris Morris Ottawa Gardner and coal city addresses. Dismissals include Mrs Willie Hanson Mrs Frank Mathen and baby boy Mrs Ruth Lyons Orville Hiles and others.
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Mathew J. Varland
E. Main St
Charles Cowan
E. Southmor Rd
Joseph Golden
Gardner
John Ryan
Seneca
Edward G. Davis
Dwight
Tony Wilt
Coal City
Lawrence Ehret
Ottawa
Edwin Eller
Morris
Jack Davidson
Willie Hanson
Wauponsee St
Frank Mathen
Rte
Ruth Lyons
Bicentennial Christmas In 1975 Nostalgia Aims For Ameri cana
The season blends Bicentennial themes with old fashioned Christmas traditions. American Artists Group Collection offers personalized cards echoing 1776 style, available in stores. Natural decorations feature berries holly evergreen candy and gingerbread, while menus include Cornbread and stuffed turkey.
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American Artists Group
Santa
Washington
Delaware
The
Goodfarm Unit Europe Farm Tour Meeting Notes
Nine members and four guests attended the Goodfarm Unit GCHE meeting in Dwight. Burkharts showed Europe farm tour photos. Christmas dessert was served. reports covered family life health Pap Test laws saving life and 4-H activities. Next meeting January 6 with potluck at 12 30 p.m.
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Clyde Burkhart
William Martin
Dan Zilm
Goodfarm
GCHE
Robert Williams
Dwight
Paul Kruse
Bob Williams
4-H
Illinois Valley Shelter Workshop
Melvin Burkhart
Brownie Troop 55 Finishes Bs and Lets Moms Get Gifts
Scout Activities Brownie Troop 55 met Tuesday. The girls completed their Brownie B requirements then began making Christmas gifts for their mothers. Guest Mrs. Clifford Brandt demonstrated flower making. Treats were served by Cammie Crouch.
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Clifford Brandt
Cammie Crouch
DAR Christmas dinner meeting at Drake's Farm
Alicia C. Bliss Chapter DAR members and guests will drive to Drake's Farm for a 5 30 p m Christmas dinner meeting on Sunday evening December 14. Dress is optional and transportation is available. Reservations: 942-1559 or 942-0788.
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Alicia C. Bliss
Daughters of the American Revolution
Drake’s Farm
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Morris Daily Herald Society
Jean Fancher
Mrs. William
Bud) Chambers
Kim
Lori
Lisa
Kathy
Florida
Europe
Lions Club
Eagle’s Hall
SHS
Dao Annie
HUA BN
UO Gey
Milton Pope School
Sue Norson
Marilyn Hayer
Paul Kelly
Federation
Hazel Duval
Steve Nelson
Rodney Shelton
Russell Shelton
Mariam Nelson
Noreen
Elaine Nelson
Darryl Nelson
Milton Pope
Ness
ServiceMaster
Baker’s Fine Furniture
Dwight, Ill
Council Formed
CCW
Hospital News
Dar
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Holiday Inn
Liberty St
East St
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