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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
2
Oven bake a complete family supper with frozen French fries and chicken. The method uses a butter lemon glaze, cornflake crust for chicken, and a 375 then 450 degree bake that leads to crisp potatoes and tender chicken in about 45 minutes.
Miss Andrea Heath was guest of honor at a Christmas season bridal shower hosted in the home of Mrs. William Burns with assisting hostesses. Candles were given to the honoree and her mother Mrs. Charles Heath and to the bridegroom's mother Mrs. James W. Baker. Prizes went to Mrs. Katie Phillips and Mrs. Stephen D. Black. Games included Snitch Bunco and gifts were opened with help from Miss Debbie Nelson. Lunch followed served by Leann and Cheryl Burns. Heath is set to wed James Baker on December 18.
Women’s Relief Corps meets at 6 30 p.m. Eagles Hall for potluck with election of officers. Plattville Extension Unit Christmas Party at Roy Johnson home 6 30 p.m. with husbands as guests and small gifts. Cedar Lodge 124 AF & AM meets 7 p.m. third degree conferred. Enenna Day Unit of GCHE Christmas party Rockwell Inn 1 p.m. with $2 gift exchange. Enenna Night Unit GCHE Christmas dinner Rockwell Inn 6 p.m. with $3 gift exchange.
The ALCW of Bethlehem Lutheran Church held a Christmas program in the church fellowship hall. Mrs. Don Funte led carol signing, Miss Myrtle Davick gave devotions, and the Cherub Choir under Mrs. Funte with Candy Johnson on piano performed. After a business meeting, staff gifts were given, new officers installed by Pastor Steve Woita, and Charismans explained. Circles 3 and 6 provided lunch.
MAZON-The Women's Fellowship met at Park Street Congregational Church with Mrs. Bertha Edlund and Mrs. John Gilchrist as hosts. Devotions by Mrs. Lois Mellen. opening by Mrs. Hazel Traver. A special offering went to Delmo. Mrs. Azel Williams read The Littlest Stork Christmas story. Birthdays of Mrs. Robert Hampton and Mrs. Mellen noted. refreshments served. Mrs. George Esgar attended.
The PNA held its annual Christmas dinner for members and families at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Miss Elizabeth Limbach welcomed guests. The Rev. Donald Hart gave an invocation as officers led carols in English and Polish and gifts were awarded. Installation of officers is planned for January.
Grundy County Homemakers Extension Association will host a Friday 9:30 a.m. training session in the Farm Bureau Auditorium led by Barbara Hasslinger. The lesson covers buying energy efficient appliances and compares savings from electric ovens frypans ranges and refrigerators. All interested persons are invited.
Mr and Mrs Don A Neush wander announce the engagement of their son Don A Neushwander Jr of 706 E Illinois Ave to Marie Kuder daughter of Clifford L Kuder and the late Dorothy M Kuder of 75 Morgan Road Gardner The prospective groom works as a sales representative and newsman at Grundy Communications Inc The bride to be works at Coils Inc in Dwight A March 19 wedding is planned
A Christmas confection features a three layer bar cookie with a brownie base and almond paste topping. The recipe provides butter, almonds, sugar, flour, eggs, and optional green coloring, yielding 32 bars from a 9 inch pan.
A festive Southern cookie recipe blending cherries raisins pecans with bourbon and spices. Soak fruit in bourbon then mix enriched flour butter sugar eggs and nuts bake 15 to 18 minutes at 350. A traditional holiday bite sized treat with nutmeg cinnamon and cloves.
The Grundy County Democratic Women's Club will hold its Christmas party at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Morris Holiday Inn. Reservations can be made by calling 942-6162 or 942-1795.
The Grundy County Administrators Association held a dinner meeting at Bar I Plus II near Mazon with about thirty members attending. LeRoy Brandt announced group matters while Ann Pictor from Illinois Office of Education spoke on Responsibility Education followed by a Q&A. adjournment came at 8 30 p.m with next meeting set for February 2 pending final details.
Admission and discharge notices show numerous individuals admitted to Morris Hospital and Lincoln Nursing Home including Alby Calhoun Kathleen Johnson Edward Shain and others. Births include a Joliet boy and two girls with details of parents and times. Discharges list transfers to Children’s Memorial etc plus local club activities in Mazon with officer slate and program notes.
MAZON-Mrs. Burnette DeGrush hosted United Methodist Women gathering. They planned to join Helping Hand Class in buying holiday plants for church display. Kathleen Shostrom led program with Bishop Donagan interview and Waltons article, ending with Windows of Gold poem. Next meeting set for Jan 5 with Mrs. Lynch. Myra Sue Harrop granted divorce from John Raymond Harrop on mental cruelty grounds.
The Rev Wayne Fyffe came home last Wednesday after a surgical stay in Illinois Research Hospital in Chicago. The clergy member is reported in good spirits as he continues recuperation at home.
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