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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1978
Page
6
Aileen Claire outlines a colorful punch with an ice ring garnish and a glazed tea loaf for holiday entertaining. The punch blends tea, orange syrup, cranberry juice, and soda, served in a chilled bowl with an ice ring. The loaf combines butter, sugar, cranberries, candied fruits, nuts, and orange glaze for a seasonal centerpiece.
Mr and Mrs Ray Kin delspire of 622 E Jackson St will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on December 31. Their children and grandchildren will honor them with a dinner at Drake's Farm.
Marlene Ryder continues as Girl Scout uniform chairman for Coal City contact 942-0580. William Harvey Walker of Channahon accepting the Medallion of Lincoln and a $100 check at a convocation by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois in the State Capitol House of Representatives Springfield. Governor James R. Thompson, Lincoln Academy president, notes annual selection of Lincoln Academy Student Laureates by CEOs of Illinois four year colleges based on academics and activities.
A festive six serving dish uses large potatoes as shells filled with mashed potato, six portions of poached sole and small shrimp, topped by a rich Mornay sauce with Swiss cheese. Bake until golden, then serve with broccoli or asparagus, bread, and a green salad accompanied by white or Beaujolais wine.
The article discusses trimming weight by cutting daily calories, illustrating 500 to 1500 calorie reductions and potential weekly losses. It contrasts calorie ideas with practical food examples and cautions against extreme cuts. It ends noting dissolutions for mental cruelty in two couples, Robin and Carl Clifton and Linda and Brian Lange.
Mr and Mrs Ron C Olson of Somonauk announce granddaughter Jackie Lynn born Dec 7 at 4 20 am in Sandwich. Parents listed. Oscar Huber is maternal grandfather. King family of Rosell and Coal City report Christopher David born Nov 19 with grandparents William Elberts and William King. Dennis and Heather Murphy welcomed daughter Heather Renee born Nov 27 at St Joseph Joliet, mother Pam Morgan of Channahon. Marvin Schrum and Denise Gilmour welcome daughter born Dec 3 in Springfield. Also a note on haberdashers and old German pedlar cry Habe das meaning I have that.
To celebrate 50 years Frederick Lohmar of Lockport will mark their 50th anniversary with a dinner at Spotty's Restaurant hosted by their children Donald and Warren and their grandchildren. The couple have one great grandchild.
A calendar of meetings and social gatherings for Monday through Friday. Royal Neighbors, Laurel Chapter OES, Mazon Lodge AF AM, American Legion Auxiliary, G C H E units, VFW Auxiliary, Laurel Chapter, ALCW, Saratoga Unit G C H E, Beulah Rebekah, Rural Home Club and others list dinner times, gift exchanges, luncheons, and holiday parties with locations such as Eagles Hall, Masonic Temple, Holiday Inn, and Morris Country Club. Some entries include contact notes and specific times.
Hospital notices list visiting hours for Medical Surgical and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Master Chad A Beardsley and many residents from Morris, Verona, Seneca, Coal City, and surrounding towns. Births recorded for three newborn girls, with times, while several patients are discharged or transferred to nursing homes or local addresses.
The general meeting of the A L C W of the Peace Lutheran Church will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Gemma Malone, an Australian foreign exchange student, and Margaret Sutter, who spent last year in Australia, will present the program. There will be a cookie exchange.
The Gardner-South Wilmington High School music department presents its annual Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the high school gym. Sharon Levy directs the chorus telling the First Christmas story through narration and song. Singers are accompanied by Mrs. Woodcock and others. Jeff and Jennifer Grant perform a guitar duet. The concert band, led by Joseph Riggs, will perform several selections.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Cook of Route 2 Minooka announce the engagement of daughter Kathy to Thomas J Crego son of Mr and Mrs Edward Crego of Streator both teachers in the Channahon school district A July 7 wedding is planned The Stitch n Stir 4 H Club held its annual family potluck and awards dinner at Plattville Methodist Church Carol Hoffman president welcomed guests Sylvia Pletcher secretary Eva Lindgren a Swedish exchange student and host family Mr and Mrs Llan Jumper Shawn and Shane After dinner a short business meeting awarded by Doris Finnestad Charlene Austin and Debbie Usry The people to people activity followed with Miss Lindgren showing slides and talking of her homeland The next meeting will be Jan 22 at Janet Wildeys home
Yorkville residents can enroll in a Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service horticulture series starting January 8 at the extension office near Route 47 and Bonnie Lane. The program costs 15 dollars with a mailed or in person registration and includes the Landscaping Handbook and a property scale drawing packet.
COAL CITY The Eileen Villagers host their annual Christmas party for local children from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Films, games and refreshments will entertain before Santa arrives to give gifts, with individual photos available.
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