VFW Auxiliary Holds Annual Turkey Dinner
Fifty two members of the VFW Auxiliary met in the Vets hall Thursday night for an annual turkey dinner. Tables were decorated with poinsettias and greenery. Mrs A V Griffin offered prayer before the meal. Holiday greetings came from Mrs Eveline Brosseau and carols were sung. A song was dedicated to Mrs Ole Greenley for her birthday. Reservations for the December 14 post and auxiliary Christmas party were urged by December 7. Secret pals were revealed and new names drawn for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Vets Hall
A. V. Griffin
Eveline Brosseau
Department of Illinois
Ole Greenley
Donald Parker
Oliver Haag
Price Dean
Anna Mae Howe
Ham and Egg Breakfast Scramble Tip
Leftover baked or boiled ham can be finely chopped and stirred into scrambled eggs for a quick breakfast serving. The ham adds protein and flavor, making a satisfying morning dish.
Community notices and holiday gatherings reported
Local social notes describe MAZON-The Women’s Fellowship and Bethlem Lutheran women meeting at homes, prayers, readings, charitable donations to Uplands Sanatorium and CROP, Christmas programs, and devotional services. Other items include Norman Homemakers club turkey dinner, Friendly Bible Study group, Verona Women’s Club potluck, 30th anniversary plans, a surprise housewarming, and upcoming American Legion Auxiliary party with gift exchanges.
School Programs and Club Meetings Scheduled This Week
The Center school tenette class directed by Wayne Phillips will perform for the Band Parents meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the school. Royal Neighbor lodge meets at Eagles hall Monday 6 30 p m for a potluck supper and officer election. Sunshine club held a potluck dinner with 16 attendees and plans to pack 18 boxes for shut ins at Christmas. Laurel chapter OES meets Tuesday 8 p m at the Masonic temple for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Immaculate Conception school Parents club meets Monday 7 30 p m in Kenrick hall with each member bringing a 50 cent item for awards and a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center School
Wayne Phillips
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Eagles Hall
Sunshine Club
Martin Edmundson
Parents Club of
Immaculate Conception School
Kenrick Hall
Hospital Notes and Births in Morris Area
Admissions list includes Mrs Ernest Kil mer Dwight Mrs Lester Kruger rural Coal City Joseph Early rural Coal City Paul Steen 1219 Wauponsee St Mrs Elena Thom son 745 Second Ave Ernest Suttle 857 E North St Mrs Harvey Beatty 404 Calhoun St Births report Gerald Ferguson Rte 1 Morris a son at 5 54 p m and William Thomas 313 W Jackson St a daughter at 4 45 a m today Dismissals list includes Mrs Josephine Chally 1108 Liberty St Charles Thompson Rte 4 Morris Leon Borowski 915 E North St Mark Enger Coal City Osmund Bjelland 515 E Jefferson St Gerald Fannin Rte 1 Morris Mrs John Johnson 1256 Liberty St Raymond Frederick Rte 1 Morris Ronald L Hanson Rte 1 Gardner Mrs Rose McCluskey 301 W Washington St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Kilmer
Dwight
Lester Kruger
Coal City
Joseph Early
Paul Steen
Wauponsee St
Elena Thomson
Second Ave
Ernest Suttle
E. North St
Harvey Beatty
Calhoun St
Gerald Ferguson
Morris
William Thomas
Jackson St
Josephine Chally
Liberty St
Charles Thompson
Rte
Leon Borowski
North St
Mark Enger
Osmund Bjelland
Jefferson St
Gerald Fannin
John Johnson
Raymond Frederick
Calendar items for the week note meetings and events
D A R Christmas meeting with Mrs W G Sachse at 1 30 p m Orient chapter R A M in Masonic temple at 7 30 p m Parents club in Kenrick hall at 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors supper and election at Eagles hall 6 30 p m Braceville school community club meeting postponed to Dec 20 Polish National Alliance Christmas party in Carson hotel at 1 p m
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D.A.R
W. G. Sachse
Orient
R.A.M
Masonic Temple
Parents Club
Kenrick Hall
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Braceville School Community Club
Polish National Alliance
Carson Hotel
Grudis Shostrom Wedding Held at Kinsman Sacred Heart
Miss Bonnie Jean Shostrom and Kenneth Eugene Grudis wed in a double ring ceremony at Sacred Heart Church Kinsman on Thanksgiving Day. Attended by Miss Marion Navy and Jack Viner, both graduates of Mazon High School, the couple reside in Mazon after a reception at the bride’s home and a brief wedding trip. Guests came from Verona Morris Custer Park Kankakee Braidwood Chicago and Mazon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Jean Shostrom
Bernard Shostrom
Maron
Kenneth Eugene Grudis
William Winship
Verona
Sacred Heart Church of Kinsman
William Jameson
Vincent Maier
Florence Dunn
Marion Navy
Braidwood
Jack Viner
Morris
Mazon
Mazon High School
Ordinance Ammunition Command
Mr. Gradis
Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
Custer Park
Kankakee
Chicago
Den 3 Pack 77 Cub Scouts Craft Clowns and Elephants
Boy Scout activities at the home of Mrs. Nell Olson included making and coloring clown and elephant crafts. Jim Phillips provided treats and Richard R. Barr handled the buckskin report for the group. Thunderbird den 2 met after school with Paul Davidson serving treats and keeping the buckskin report while boys worked on stained windows.
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Den
Nell Olson
Jim Phillips
Richard R. Barr
Thunderbird den 2
Paul Davidson
Girl Scout Troop 34 Holds Meeting At Baptist Church
Girl Scout Troop 34 met Wednesday afternoon in the Baptist church. The gathering opened with a flag ceremony led by Kathy Johnson and guards Deanne Erickson and Paula Lynes. Paula Lyons was elected president with Kathy Johnson as vice president Mary Lou Horrie treasurer and Kathy Heppert scribe. The group planned to carol on December 24 and practiced carols for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Kathy Johnson
Deanne Erickson
Paula Lynes
Kathy Heppert
Paula Lyons
Mary Lou Horrie
Scribe
Pan tips for perfect French omelets
To turn out perfect French omelets every time use a special pan kept clean with a paper towel wipe after each use. Avoid cooking juicy foods in the same pan or washing with soapy water which makes omelets stick.
Verona Notes Distinctive Local Moves And Visits
Mrs Grace Van Deusen is a patient at Highland Sanitorium Ottawa. The Lonzano family moved to Chicago where he is employed. Donald Spenter of Chicago visited recently with Mr and Mrs A T Kilmer. Mr and Mrs Gene Anderson of Blackstone visited the Charles McCormacks and Dick McCloskeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Grace van Deusen
Highland Sanitorium
Ottawa
Lonzano
Chicago
Donald Spenter
A T. Kilmer
Gene Anderson
Blackstone
Charles McCormacks
Toast Shells For Creamed Dishes In Muffin Cups
A quick toast shell is formed from thin sliced bread with crusts removed brushed with butter and pressed into 3 inch muffin cups. Bake in a moderate oven at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes.
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A. E. Westcott
Optometrist
Liberty St.Simon Bldg
Aeewall Society Then
Women’s Fellowship
Thompson
Philippines
Caroline Isham
Maurice Gantzert
Bill Sanders
William Wallin
Fred Schoen
Arthur Tredinnick
Harry Hough
Ladies Society
Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Armbruster
L. G. Hinderaker
Zion For Israel Society
Clara Jones
Lester Sullivan
Eddie Engstad
Jill Willmington
Everett Wallace
Norman Homemakers Club
Gordon Bell
Eugene Daughhree
Harry Roe
Joe Parker
Earl Sechrest
William Elgar
Watters
Bible
Edmundson
Norman Edmundson
Friendly Bible Study Group
The
Methodist Church
Alfred Steele
Grundy County Rest Home
Jack Thompsons
Craig Carr
Verona Woman's Club
Verona Woman’s Club
Roy Walsh
Walter Hanley
WLS
Good Neighbor
Ed Bruce
Martin Schulz
Robert Schulz
Leslie Tibbitts
Stephen
Lisbon Road
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Raymond Koperick
Harry Leach
Charles Nelson
Cecil B.demille
Hia Tan Com Lens
Technicolor
isTaYsion
Paramount Picture
Heston
Bryaner
ER -Robinson DE Carlo
Paget
Derek
Adate
Laurel
O.E.S
Grudis-Shostrom
Kinsman Church
Verona Notes
Tuarate Wur
Mistayision
Omar Khayyam
Rod Steiger
Sarita Montiel
Brian Keith
Ralph Meeker
Morris Theatre
Aire
Fe Marlon Fran
Wier
Jack Webb
Liberty
Sorem Bootery
Les Funeral Home
Morris, Illinois
Opdyke School
SEARS
Laborat
Iongs Omar
Tabler
Jeweler
Washington Room
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