French Holiday Festivities Noted by AFS Student
Morris Junior Woman's Club members met at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home to sing carols and discuss holiday plans. Monique Thery, an AFS student from France, spoke on French holiday traditions at MCHS. The group reported on charity drives, Christmas baskets, and planned events including a workshop party and a hand writing analysis program at a church fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFS
Morris Junior Woman's Club
Morris Lincoln Nursing Home
Paul Pierce
James Baum
Monique Thery
France
MCHS
Thomas Christenson
William
Crusade For Morality
Morris
Illinois Valley
William Cheshareck
William Caisley
Leon Gant
John O’hagen
Gary Phillips
Morris Woman's Club
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Richard Waterhouse
Donald Kaufman
Poster Winners Announced at Gardner Grade School
Gardner Grade School held a poster contest during book week with winners across eight grades. Kindergarten Lori Ellis and eighth grader Barbara Horrie led a list of top finishers, judged by the Gardner Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Book Week
Lori Ellis
Carl Clover
Chris Int-Hout
Jeff Grant
Amy Dinger
Amy Pfeifer
Mike Bexson
Cindy Christensen
Barbara Horrie
Gardner Woman's Club
John Martis
William Treasure
A. W. Perkins
Cecil Ford
Russ Grinter
Mabel Slansen
Clarence Kingman
Edna Jones
Ray Morris
Church and club meetings listed for week
Calendar notes events at First United Methodist Grace Family Mission Cedar Lodge and other groups. VFW hosts annual children’s Christmas party Sunday. various circles meet midweek with hostesses and potlucks or gifts for nursing home residents. December circles 3 5 and 6 canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church Circle
Fellowship Hall
Grace Family Mission Church
Cedar Lodge
AF & AM
VFW Post
VFW
Immaculate Conception Parish Council of Catholic Women
Eagles Hall
First United Presbyterian Church
Circle 1
E. Jackson St
Florence Telfer
Roy Hamburger
Circle 2
Leo Baker
Pine St
Circle 4
Claude Rose
Washington St
Bride-Elect Honored at Manteno Shower for Carla Hanson
Miss Carla Hanson was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Francis Neiner and Mrs. Robert Ranz at Neiner home near Manteno. Deb Fitzgerald helped with gifts. Winners included Miss Hanson Mrs. Edward High and Mrs. Vern High. Hanson will marry Michael Ranz on December 28 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla Hanson
Miss Hanson
Edward High
Vern High
Debbie Fitzgerald
Francis Neiner
Robert Ranz
Neiner
Manteno
Michael Ranz
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Gloria Hausken
Seneca High School
FFA
Clifford Hausken
Mr and Mrs Hugh Killelen Welcome Daughter in Rockford
Mr and Mrs Hugh Killelen of 2904 LaSalle Ave Apt 6 Rockford announce the birth of a daughter born Monday at St Anthony Hospital Rockford. Maternal grandmother Mrs Helen Pawlowski of Morris is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Killelen
LaSalle Ave
Apt. 6
Rockford
St. Anthony Hospital
Helen Pawlowski
Morris
Laurel Chapter Installation Held
Laurel Chapter OES installed officers on Tuesday evening with H G Sowards as installing officer and Mrs Lewis Boyer as installing marshal. Officers installed included LaVern Bradbury as worthy matron and Alex R Telfer as secretary with various other officers and color bearers named. Lunch was served by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Thouvenin
Russell Shields
Lowry Buttry
Marshall
Thomas Wilkinson
Adah
Wayne Blair
Ruth
Ralph Rose
Esther
Martha
Raymond Waris
Electa
Warden
Alex Telfer
Sentinel
Carl Salems
Richard Bradley
Robert Stansberry
Donald Olson
Day Unit Holds Christmas Party in Erienna
The Erienna Day Unit of GCHE met at Sis' Restaurant on Wednesday for a social and business session. Mrs. Joe Ryder read a Christmas story titled Christmas Light, a gift exchange was held, and plans for next year were discussed. The January meeting will be with Mrs. Olga Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis’ Restaurant
Erienna Day
GCHE
Joe Ryder
Olga Peterson
Unit Members Bring Treats at GCHE Social
Mrs. Robert Trotter hosted a tasting party Tuesday evening for Fanny Brooks unit of GCHE. Eleven members and four guests attended including Mrs. Donald Shull Mrs. Edward Elgar Mrs. Ralph Talderson and Mrs. Leland Hemmingson. Mrs. Edward Elgar won the door prize and Mrs. Gary Granby the mystery package. Christmas dishes were served. The next meeting is January 27 with Mrs. Norman Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Trotter
Fanny Brooks
GCHE
Donald Shull
Edward Elgar
Ralph Talderson
Leland Hemmingson
Gary Granby
Norman Madison
Groom's Aunts Host Shower for Elaine Johnson
A variety shower was given in Beth lehem Lutheran Church lounge Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Kenneth Elaine Johnson. The bride received a corsage on arrival and enjoyed gift opening assisted by Margaret and Arlene Johnson. Prizes in games went to Mrs. Nora Stangland and Mrs. Howard Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Elaine) Johnson
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Nora Stangland
Howard Nelson
Margaret
Arlene Johnson
Jester Danielson
Gerald Johnson
Jesse Hausken
Christmas Music Gift Through the Years
The piece celebrates music as a timeless gift to be enjoyed beyond the holiday season, highlighting its lasting value and personal significance.
Boy Scout Den 2 Pack 469 Meet at Durgo Home
Den 2 Pack 469 met Tuesday at Mrs Gail Durgo home for a brief gathering. The boys played a game and crafted Christmas ornaments while Larry Kingman served treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Gail Durgo
Larry Kingman
Christmas Dinner by Erienna Night Unit at Seven Gables
Members of the Erienna Night Unit of GCHE held a Christmas dinner party Wednesday night at the Seven Gables. After a turkey dinner gifts were exchanged by secret pals and all those present attended. The January 14 meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Osmundson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erienna
GCHE
the Seven Gables
Ernest Osmundson
Pupils to Perform Christmas Meeting at 7 30 PM
Pupils from Immaculate Conception School will present the program for a Christmas meeting at 7 30 in the evening. A sing along will follow and all parish women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Parish Council of Catholic Women
Immaculate Conception School
Lee receives Army Commendation Medal in Vietnam service
Richard A. Lee, son of Velma L. Lee of Mazon, earned the Army Commendation Medal while serving with the 65th Engineer Battalion near Cu Chi in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Lee
Velma L. Lee
Mazon
65Th Engineer
Cu Chi
Vietnam
Awards Highlight Marine Corps Service at Battalion Level
A soldier received a merit award for long service with Company E. The presentation occurred in November within the battalion's operations, recognizing the specialist’s dedication and steady performance in bridge duties.
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Robert Schulz
Barbara
Everett Brue
Conrad Brue
Verona
Laurel Chapter
AE Sg Ierica
Joseph Pamiry
Home Service
Sam
St. Joseph Family Almanac
Liberty Walgreen’‘S
Liberty ST
Orbon
Chistia
SLIM
Patente
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