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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1973

Page

2

Shabbona District Eyes New Leaders and Training Kits

Shabbona District Committee met in the Farm Bureau auditorium where Gerald Alberts announced Joe LaBorde as district chairman and Aubrey Shennefield as SME chairman. Ed Wakeman outlined training programs and new rechartering kits while Mrs. Judy Petty urged district publicity and timely news coverage for troop activities. Reservations for the Christmas party due by Wednesday to the Council office for December 18.

Shabbona Farm Bureau Gerald Alberts Shabonna Joe LaBorde Grundy County Alberts Ed Wakeman John Hansen Aubrey Shennefield S.M.E Judy Petty Shabbana

Christmas party cancellations and gatherings at Goose Lake area clubs

Calendar items list canceled Goose Lake Country Club party and multiple Christmas potlucks and meetings. Notable events include Fannie Brooks GCHE tasting at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Jim Johnson, American Legion Auxiliary potluck at 6 30 p.m. and oyster stew supper at Mazon Lodge 826, plus various GCHE unit meetings and WSCS circles.

Goose Lake Country Club Fannie Brooks Jim Johnson American Legion Auxiliary Mazon Lodge No Ladies Fellowship of First Christian Church

Hospital Visitor Hours And Admitted And Birth Notices

Hospital schedules show visiting hours on Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric floor visits 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m Admitted list includes Christine Hickey Mrs Chester Johnson Arah Lovel Kenneth Decker Michael Joyce Joseph Lamb Jon Musin and Joseph Cromer Birth reported for Kathleen Dungay a boy born 10 58 p m Monday Dismissals include Mrs Kenneth Bannon Mrs L D Heimer Douglas Gones Master Craig Johnson Richard Lynes Master Randy Spertzel and Master Roy Waldrep

Christine Hickey George Kenneth Bannon Gardner L. D. Heimer Seneca Douglas Gones Craig Johnson Coal City Richard Lynes Mazon Randy Spertzel Grant Roy Waldrep Park Ave

Personal notices for Frank McDermott and James Henderson

Frank Shorty McDermott formerly of Morris is a patient in Taylor County Hospital Campbellsville Kentucky in room 301. James Henderson of Route 5 Wauponsee Township is a medical patient at Loyola University Hospital Maywood Illinois 60153 in room 3343.

Frank Shorty) McDermott Morris Taylor County Hospital Campbellsville James Henderson Rve Wauponsee Township Loyola University Hospital South First Ave Maywood

Matrons Club Plans Christmas Potluck in Plattsville

The Matrons Club Christmas meeting will be held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Earl Corrigan on Chicago Road. Mrs. Lee Corrigan serves as hostess. A potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. features devotions by Mrs. Ethel Christian and a Christmas program directed by Mrs. Wiley Loveless. A grab bag exchange invites gifts of $1 to $1.25, and a white elephant exchange is planned.

Plattville Matrons Club Earl Corrigan Chicago Road Lee Corrigan Ethel Christian Wiley Loveless

Marriage Licenses Issued in Morris for Johnson and Claypool

Wilfred C. Johnson and Debra A. Claypool, both residents of Morris, were issued marriage licenses. The filing records record their intends to wed in the local civil registry.

Wilfred C. Johnson and Debra A. Claypool Morris

Jean Cacello and John Smolik Nuptials at St Lawrence Church

Miss Jean Cacello and John Smolik wed at St Lawrence Catholic Church South Wilmington in a Nov 2 ceremony officiated by Rev Victory Rudden. The couple’s families and wedding party wore blue and ivory as flowers and gowns highlighted the event.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church South Wilmington Jean Cacello John Smolik Victory Rudden Peter Cacello Otto Smolik Daisy Mums Charlotte Finn Charlene Scanivino Gardner Venice Marcia Cacello Deb Rehn Kirkland Cheryl Jaicomo Michell Smolik South Wilminton Gordon Schopp Tom Lenzie Dwight John Cacello Mike Residori James Smolik Marty Pantelone Nicole Girot Monty Smolik St. Larence Parish Hall Pat Simms Gloria Wilson Bonnie Bozue Mary Margaret Finn Gardner-South Wilmington High School Illinois Stated University Joliet

Craft Club Meeting Demonstrates Paper Role in Lisbon

The Newcomer's Craft Club will meet with Mrs Edward Theis on Cambridge Drive in Lisbon North Subdivision at 9 30 a m Wednesday. She will demonstrate paper role and discuss supplies. For directions call 942 6795.

Erienna Day GCHE Sis’s Drive In Buelah Rebekah Lodge KC Hall Newcomer's Craft Club Edward Theis Cambridge Lisbon North Erienna Seven Gables Cambridge Drive Lisbon North Subdivision

Card Club Awards Prizes at First National Bank Meeting

Newcomer's Card Club met Thursday evening at the First National Bank. Prizes went to Mrs. David Reineke for high bridge and Mrs. Bernard Watland Sr for low. Pinocle high went to Mrs. Charles Daigger and low to Mrs. George Brock. Mrs. Kesman hosted a formal coffee in her home in November. New residents may call Mrs. Deist at 942-2542 to join.

Newcomer's Card Club First National Bank LaVerne Cordrey James Kesman David Reineke Bernard Watland Sr Low Charles Daigger George Brock

Morris Theatre Guild General Meeting Latin

The Morris Theatre Guild holds its monthly general meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the First National Bank meeting room. Director Jim O Brien will introduce the cast of You Cant Take It With You and a selection from The Importance of Being Earnest featuring Carol Wilken and Janet Weber.

Morris Theatre Guild First National Bank Jim O’brien Alan Miller Carol Wilken Janet Weber

Wheaton College Glee Club Plans West Coast Tour

Miss Beth Christian of Newark assists as business manager as Rex Hicks directs five Los Angeles concerts and seven in Hawaii including Honolulu Hilo Wailuku Kalaheo. Wheaton students enjoy a quarter and Christmas vacation. Jane McGuan of Drake University joins four juniors in Beta Gamma Sigma for business honors.

Beth Christian Howard Christian Newark Wheaton College Women’s Glee Club Rex Hicks Los Angeles Calif Hawaii Honolulu Hilo Wailuku Kalaheo Wheaton Jane McGuan John A. McGuan Rte. 5 Drake University College of Business Administration Beta Gamma Sigma

Surprise Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Tony Kapps

Mr and Mrs Tony Kapps were honored with a surprise farewell gathering Wednesday attended by 37 neighbors and relatives. The social evening included refreshments and a monetary gift presented to the couple as they prepare to move to a new community.

Plattville Tony Kapps

Service Navy Seaman Recruit Schaible Graduates at Great Lakes

Mark D. Schaible son of Mr and Mrs David Schaible of Route 5 completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes He is a 1973 graduate of MCHS The event drew out of town guests including Elizabeth Bjorklund Louis Weisz William Weisz and G L Huddle sisters and brothers of Mrs Kapps and Mr and Mrs Paul Dobrich of Plano A son Joseph Kapps of Aurora was ill and could not attend After 29 years farming near Plattville Mr and Mrs Kapps sold their farm and plan to move to Castle Street in Sandwich

Navy Mark D. Schaible David Schaible Rte. 5 Naval Training Center Great Lakes MCHS Elizabeth Bjorklund Louis Weisz William Weisz St. Cloud Minn G.L. Huddle Minneapolis Minn Kapps Paul Dobrich Plano Joseph Kapps Aurora Plattville Castle Street Sandwich

Scout Activities Den 3 Presents Surprise Gifts

Scout Activities Den 3 of Pack 471 met at the Lutheran Church last Wednesday and crafted surprise gifts for their parents. They played a balloon keep-off game with teams trying to prevent the balloon from hitting the floor. Greg Sutter served as keeper of the buckskin.

Greg Sutter

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