Santa Visits Legion Party For 50 Veteran Children
American Legion Post 294 and Legion Auxiliary hosted a Saturday party in Legion Hall for 50 veteran children. Mrs B O Enger provided music as the group sang carols and played games. Santa handed out gifts while home made cookies ice cream and pop were served by the club officers and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post 294
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
B. O'Neal Enger
Santa
Ralph Thomas
Howard Pinder
Nettie Weidner
Grace George
Bethlehem Lutherans host Christmas program and song
Morris Chapter of Lutheran Welfare Services met Monday evening at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Miss Arlene Christianson directed the program. George Wickert played a piano solo and Miss Christianson with Peggy Wickert sang a duet. A film titled The Christmas Story was shown. Hostesses were Mrs. Leonard Phillips Mrs. William Nelson and Mrs. James Leonard.
Yearly Music Program Gathers Minooka School
Minooka grade school schedules a Christmas program at 7 30 p m Thursday directed by Bruce Hammitt and Arthur Juan. First and second grades perform Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Third grade presents Deck the Halls Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and The Twelve Days of Christmas with Mary Lou Friant in charge and students Tracy Beal Carma Derby Lynn Knudson. Fourth graders perform God Rest You Merry Gentlemen and The Friendly Beasts. The Meaning of Christmas is told by upper grades with narrators Sam Rivenbark Pam Cook Larry Grant and Carolyn Fitzer. Teacher Mary Flateness coordinates. Cast includes Debbie Bickel Mary and Joseph Danny Robinson, angels Carol Wright Janice Winkler, wise men Doug Knudson Bill Phillips Terry Johnson, shepherds Nicky Hammen Doug Thompson Larry Johnson Donald Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hammitt
Arthur Juan
Mary Lou Friant
Tracy Beal
Carma Derby
Lynn Knudson
Sam Rivenbark
Pam Cook
Larry Grant
Carolyn Fitzer
Mary Flatness
Debbie Bickel
Mary
Danny Robinson
Joseph
Carol Wright
Janice Winkler
Angels
Doug Knudson
Bill Phillips
Terry Johnson
Wise Men
Nicky Hammen
Doug Thompson
Larry Johnson
Donald Evans
Shepherds
Local Calendar Of Meetings And Dinners In Morris Area
Various groups including Mazon Masonic Lodge 826 AF and AM, GCHE units, American Legion Auxiliary, Laurel Chapter 145 CES, Morris Rotary Club, VFW, Buelah Rebekah Lodge, Grundy County Republican Club, Jaycees, Rainbow Garden Club, WSCS circles, Mission Aid, and WLCS hold meetings, potlucks, and gift exchanges through Tuesday and Thursday with specific times and hosts. a varnish tip warns not to shake cans before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon Masonic Lodge
AF & AM
Nettle Creek
GCHE
Ronald Ness
American Legion Auxiliary
Laurel Chapter No. 145
CES
Masonic Temple
Morris Rotary Clubs
Morris Country Club
Erienna Day
Sis’ Drive-Inn
Erienna Night
George Cunnen
Mazon Junior Woman's Club
Robert Motter
Verona
VFW Post
VFW
Buelah Rebekah Lodge
American Legion
Goose Lake Country Club
Marietta Ryder
Morris Jaycees
First National Bank
Rainbow Garden Club
Circle 6
WSCS
Dagmar Moberg
W. Jackson St
Circle Four
Janet Kay Herubin Weds Bruce Super In Morris Ceremony
Amid baskets of white pom poms Miss Janet Kay Herubin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Herubin 747 E North St became the bride of Bruce W Super son of Mr and Mrs William Super 410 W South St Dwight. Rev James Kinzig officiated at 2 pm Dec 2 in Immaculate Conception Church. The reception followed at the VFW Hall Morris with a four tier cake and green streamers. The couple will reside on Bedford Road Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Kay Herubin
John Herubin
E. North St
Bruce W. Super
William Super
W. South St
Dwight
James Kinzig
Immaculate Conception Church
Christian Resler
Marie Bartol
Linda Ragan
Jean Cromwell
Harold Leonard
Sam Rosefsky
Fred Rowland
Paul Sandvick
Valparaiso
Ind
Jerry Broderick
Mike Lurz
Streator
Joseph Herubin
Lyle Johnson
Gardner
Haven Johnson
Thomas Johnson
VFW
Morris
Royal Neighbors Elect New Officers Monday
The Royal Neighbors of America held a potluck dinner with Christmas decor. Members voted in new officers led by Oracle Mrs Edward Ryder and past Oracle Mrs Alvin Gilbertson, with notes of fund donations and upcoming bloodmobile service. due to a Dec 25 meeting, next session is Jan 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Alvin Gilbertson
Illinois Scholarship Fund
Clair Button
Eagles Hall
Oracle
Edward Ryder
Harold Hyslop
Lark Ventress
Bernard Sharp
Oswald Thompson
Inner Sentinel
Richard Jones
Outer Sentinel
Theresa Koperick
Roy Colby
Kermit Fannin
George McCabe
Jeri Decker to Be Bride in Grace Lutheran Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Henry Decker of Saratoga Township announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jeri to Rich ard Johnson of Armstrong Street. The wedding will be at 7 p m Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church with a reception at Eagles Hall. Miss Decker works as a technologist at Sycamore Hospital. the fiance is employed by Wurlitzer in DeKalb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Decker
Saratoga Township
Jeri
Richard Johnson
Armstrong St
Helen Johnson
Grace Lutheran Church
Eagles Hall
Miss Decker
Sycamore Hospital
Wurlitzer
DeKalb
Choice of Lights Reveals Personality in 1967 Christmas
Albert V. Sadacca, a 50 year veteran and head of World-Wide Enterprises, explains that outdoor lighting reflects a homeowner's traits. More lights and colors suggest an outgoing personality, while single color, cautious use signals conservatism. Miniature lights are set to dominate this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Sadacca
Albert
Sadaceca
Sadacca
Helen Bunton Class Christmas Party at First Baptist
The Helen Bunton Class held a Christmas party and potluck at the First Baptist Church. Reverend Arthur Johns gave grace. Officers elected included President Mrs Lynn Myers and Treasurer Mrs James Bunton. Poems and Christmas records were read and devotions given. Gift exchange directed by Mrs Ike King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bunton
First Baptist Church
Arthur Johns
Lynn Myers
Glenn Johnson
G. J. McCorkle
James Bunton
Myers
Ike King
Bunton
Johnson
McCorkle
Ralph Harper
Minooka Lions Club Dinner Set at High School
The Minooka Lions Club will hold a regular dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in Minooka High School. Harriet McDonald is dinner chairman and the Minooka School Boosters are serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Lions Club
Minooka High School
Harriet McDonald
Omitted Name Appears in PNA Christmas Program
John Roudis was unintentionally omitted from the PNA Christmas program in Monday's story. He played Christmas carol selections on an amplified accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roudis
PNA
Hospital Notes and Visitation Details
Admitted list includes Earl Beasley Dwight Mrs Frank Smith Griggs Katrina Hazel Baker 1129 Liberty St Master Larry Evans Coal City Ross Cullen Shays Hotel Mrs Irene Horrie 403 E Chapin St Master Scott Waksdal Rte 2 Louis Nauman Newark Discharged Kenneth Kauz lari Coal City Omar Richards 1620 Black St Wayne Mize Gardner Mrs Joseph Baudino 525 E Jackson St Robert Gottlieb 110 Meadows Circle Mrs Jesse Derrickson and daughter Mazon Guy E Daniels 706 E Washington St Brenda Wood Mazon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Beasley
Dwight
Frank Smith
Griggs Dr
Katrina Hazelbaker
Liberty St
Larry Evans
Coal City
Ross Cullen
Shay’s Hotel
Irene Horrie
E. Chapin St
Scott Waksdal
Rte. 2
Louis Nauman
Newark
Kenneth Kauzlari
Omar Richards
Black St
Wayne Mize
Gardner
Joseph Baudino
E. Jackson St
Robert Gottlieb
Meadows Circle
Jesse Derrickson
Mazon
Guy E. Daniels
E. Washington St
Brenda Wood
Mazon Will-Do-Wells 4-H Club Holds December Party
The Mazon Will-Do-Wells 4-H Club held a December meeting with a Christmas party led by Linda Wills and assisted by Debbie Wills. Members brought a case of fruit for Grundy County Rest Home, received achievement awards and record books, and joined a white elephant gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon Will-Do-Wells
Correction to Gardner High honor roll listing
The name Sara Beth Glasgow was mistakenly placed on the honorable mention list instead of the first Honor Roll for Gardner South Wilmington High School. This correction moves her to the top honor roll as originally intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Sara Beth Glasgow
Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Gardner South Wilmington High to Host Holiday Dance
The Gardner-South Wilmington High School student council sponsors a holiday vacation dance from 8 to 11 p.m. on December 22. The Bill McLuckie Orchestra of Coal City will perform for the semi-formal event in the high school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Gardner - South Wilmington High School
Bill McLuckie
Coal City
Girl Scout Troop 87 Sees German Customs Display
Troop 87 met at the First Baptist Church with visitor Mary Jones. Mrs Boyle described Christmas customs from Germany and displayed German made items including cards dolls books a cookie jar and a gingerbread box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mary Jones
White Elephant Sale Planned by Grundy County Club
A Grundy County Women's Republican Club meeting at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Wilbur Browns 524 Vine Street invites members to bring items for a white elephant sale to be held during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Women’s Republican Club
Wilbur Brown
Vine St
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Bia
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Nancy) Marchasi
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Joliet
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Leland
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Seneca
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Jeri Decker
Bride
Liberty
Charlton Heston
Rex Harrison
Diane Cilento
Morris Theatre
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Bb Women’s Fashions
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